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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1931

Page

4

Texas and San Antonio Pros Thrive In Conference Play

In a Southwestern Conference scene, San Antonio players shine as Dietzel and Elkins lead Texas Christians to a 27 25 win over Arkansas while Adston Dietzel from San Antonio stars for Texas Christain University, scoring 21 points in a 40 16 victory over Rice. Lester Veltman of San Antonio helps the Eagles to a 37 31 win as College Station schedules loom with Rice vs SMU and Centenary matchups.

San Antonio Tears University University of Arkansas Wilton Elkins Alao Celled Posey Boll Texas Fort Worth Adston Sen Attonio Bt. Mars Elke Texea Christie University Horned Frogs Rice Lign Frogs Orle Dietzel Dackers Dizon Treen Ad Disteel Han Antony Dietzesweet Teaas Cheristian University Harles Green Atkins Dixon Tieny Rhos Instiata College Lester Veltman Agcles Centennis Veltman Ag Rtemata Southern Bethodist Dallas Apples Centenary

Aztec Kid and Hooper to fight next Tuesday

Aztec Kid from Mexico faces Hooper in the main event promoted by Bob Warren. The bout follows a recent close scrap with Eddie Lopes and could earn the winner a chance at Lopes. Semifinal features Mike Kienel versus Bot Farley. four round prelims list Willie OBrienta Kid George Ray Gaseleva James Curry Battling Curry Irv Rosman and Robbie Croz vs Dsnamite Dano with Bert Hraonon refereeing.

Brooks Hooper Bob Keyo Warren Mexico Eddie Lopes Hooper Probour Edie Mike Kienel Leather Bot Farley Willie Obrienta Kid George Ray Gaseleva James Curry Battling Curry Irv Rosman Robbie Croz Dsnamite Dano Bert Hraonon

Unclear Sports Snippet From Texas Arkansas College Scores

Fragmentary OCR lists scattered basketball results and scores across multiple colleges and states including Texas Arkansas Michigan Ohio Colorado and Wyoming. Names, places, and partial team scores appear without coherent context or dates.

Donhey Discovered Mine and Notable Oddities From History

_report summarizes a string of historical curiosities and claims from the New York World dated February 10 1930 including a donkey allegedly discovering a mine in Kellogg Idaho a clock and bell in the House of Parliament nicknamed Benjamins bell and Saint Stephen and a note about Henry Stewart famed for long walks and distant travels with a promised reply for readers submitting queries._

Donhey O'Rourke Kellogg Prosperiara New York World House OF Parliament Honora of Parliament Gobriquet Saint Stephen Benjamin Hall Board of Pabiio Works Lima Benjamin

Daytona Beach Speed Test Halted by May Decision

New York dispatch reports officials warn Captain Campbell may be blocked from attempting the world speed record at Daytona Beach Florida unless the city approves the official sanction for speed trials by January 12. Negotiations include Ted Allen of the American Automobile Association and delays stem from fundraising and technical approvals.

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Clerks Keep Up Hot Pace On Friday Court Action

The Brotherhood of Tuilwar Clerks faced Blensy’s quintet on the sxfter team’s court Friday with high scoring prospects. Arbuckle led the clock in a 20 point performance for the Clerk lineup featuring Pitkash narad Couper Keller Vidal and Kelter.

Brotherhood of Tuilwar Blensy'x Henrys Arbuckle Nua Feae Pitkash Narad Couper Keller Vidal Kelter

Lanier Romps On HarlandaIe In Lake Gym Shootout

Lanier dominated HarlandaIe High Indians 33 to 12 at the Whodlewu lake gym Friday. Ferras led with 15 points as Lanier rolled behind Santo Guiierres Zepeda Mendez Marian Ranches and Menilnza in a lopsided boys basketball game.

Harlendale High Indians Sidarr Vanier Voks Whodlewu Lake Ferras Garlendale Files Brown Smith Meese Endstoll Tivipgeton

Eagles Down Mule Team 45 to 17 in Brackenridge Game

Brackenridge Eagles toppled the Mule team 45 to 17 on their court after winning a third game in a week. Ed Hill led the scoring with 18 points while Leay delivered an outstanding performance for the Eagles.

Brackenridge Eales Thes Downer

Vance Blinds Bernardi To Win At Matt Show

In a rough main event at Ralph Hammonds weekly show, Vance defeated Bernardi after a series of eye pokes and brawling. Referee Scotty Dawkins disqualified Bernardi for gouging, leaving Vance with the win as chaos erupted with fans and a female spectator involved in the melee.

HY Burke Rick Fermer Vance the Heise Wulu Sheepheeder Bernards Gnashouse Pittsburgh Ralph Hammonds Scotty Vawkins Bernardi Dawkins Vince Osch Pony Tling Long Niles Cnme Hammonds Fama Comisman Wopman Dempsey Vence Puleeenan Shren Lonys Tony Vinim Cory Perio Heelmont

Schreiner Mountaineers Edge Ninth Infantrymen 26 24

In a tight second half the Schreiner Mountaineers defeated the Ninth Infantrymen 26 to 24. The game featured five tied scores in the final period as center Wray led Schreiner in a close road clash last night.

Kerdwillf Aexne Aan Allee Schreiner Morzin Ffantes Lroapera Uayie Mountaineers Mountainerra

Basketball inventor laments early game chaos

Kansas City report quotes Dr. James A. Naismith recalling the rough origins of basketball. He notes early players used improvised gear and awkward attire, joking that the game began as a mess before its evolution.

Kansas City James A. Naismith Preach Hankers

New York Track Carnival Draws Thousands of Athletes

A large assembly of runners competes at a New York meet held in the Thirteenth Regiment armoury. Prominent figures like Rotile Knight headline the event with a standout 10 yard dash as multiple teams and clubs vie for early season dominance.

New York Thirteenth Regiment Defferson Elobs Wigfitet

Wild Shooters At Drake Under Scrutiny

Des Moines reports from Drake University show Coach Wilt Botlfer's basketball team missing too many baskets in recent games. The article notes Drake fell to St. Lewis 18 to 8 and to Iowa State 17 to 14, with worse shooting than Iowa and routine losses to Iowa State and others.

Des Moines Statleilang Drake University Cosch University of Towa

Open golf meets wet Los Angeles course in 1920s tone

The Los Angeles Open golf event on a wet Wilshire Country Club course plans a par raise to 70 for the sixteenth hole. Notables like Gene Sarazen, Walter Hagen, Horton Smith and Leo Diegel join prominent pros from New York and Chicago as the field tees off with renewed hope after weather delays and ongoing comeback bids.

Los Angeles Jan Alice Dele Rein Cen Weather Bureau Wilshire Joe Teveres New York Per Mon Denny Shole MacNonan Smith Harry Cooner Chicago Smit Gene Sarazen Agua Callente Hagen Walter Hegen al Watroun Tobiy Golden Fa Dudley Leo Diegel Tommy Armour P. G. Ay Wild & Joke Highton Bulee Alid Lee

Randolph Goalers Beat Tenth Group at Holiday Night

Randolph Field stars J. Weller and team of McDowel Stomp Lewis lead a 43 to 5 victory over the Tenth Group in a holiday night game at the Army Y.M.C.A. with Weller scoring 17 and other lineups listed for both sides.

Randolph Randolph Field Army Y. M.C. A J. Weller Aha J. Welr Weller McDowel Stomp Lewis Ruards Hebudl Madden Blugill

Muddle over plan for Schmeling Stribling title bout

New York talks swirl around a potential heavyweight championship between Schmeling and Stribling. Sharkey is considered out, while plans shift among Chicago Detroit and New York venues. Murison Square Garden shows cautious interest as state commission rules loom.

New York Jen Istic Aatom Moz Mex Sehmeling Jack Sharkey Young Stribling Sehmeling Shirkey New York Athletic Commission Fane Kate Lewis Chicago Moter Litin Chicurg Elenrse Milk Fund Grobrbls Detroit Cleveland Philadelain Murison Square Garden State Commission Schmeling Mane Promethra Gilla Ag Schmelinz Sharker Towle Sox Rehmelingés Sharkey bin Corey Gardin Wiehestrating Sterling Thiy Gchmeling Ryen New York State

Polo final postponed by rain at Brackenridge field

Weather delays the Eighth Corps Area Pzre boners and Austin team from Sunday to midweek. Southwell of the San Antonio Junior Chamber committee says the match may reset for next Wednesday if conditions improve.

Pzreboners Austin Wilson Southwell San Antonio Bouthwell

Kansas City Shifts Big Six Athletic Probe

The Big Six athletic eligibility inquiry moved from Lawrence to Kansas City. The committee adjourned without a public statement as Kansas and Missouri officials, including C. J. Bever, met with the body. Witnesses from Oklahoma City and other campuses faced questions amid rumors of player enrollments at the University of Kansas.

Big Six Athletic Kansas City Weone Caeuitive University of Kansas Kansan City Cheghenge Win Lawrence He Wing Kansan Kansas Empdaynent Phil Rorello Kannas Boone Rancos City Memhers Nin Kennelly Johnson Hakelball Nlnyera Oklahoma City Tom Bahan Forrest Cox Newton Hoveton King Reshman Wagoner Oklahoma Armand Beach Pachucka Archie Htuck Salina Kaneox Tinegley Meinherd Henery

Lyons recalls early baseball life and Sox signing

Ted Lyons recounts his Baylor days and spring 1923 visit by Harry Dayle and others, the Nineties era signs, and the path to joining the Chicago White Sox on July 2, 1928 after college play at Baylor and time with Sulphur Springs.

Ted Lyons Haroll Johnson Baylor Donats Mack Dad Lakeix Harry Dayle A'a Alzategs Waco Ira Shomes Micklon Srout Monroe Davie Remuain Vic Fon Sogheener Seguin Marlin Sezuin Tle Ils Schaie Oni Wware TL. B. Pellow Koleigh Meyloc Dave Danforth Lyons and Schalk Pellow May Schalk Jing” Tucker Wace Plivphera Lucker Gosel Mililgen Theo Minsute Ray Schalk Chicago White Sos Thea Lyons Tony Dreaume Selinty L Guean Raz Hapler Bridger San Antonio Dos New York Giants Mr. Comiskey

Fight results from Associated area boxing card

Summary of bouts lists Vince Limdee outpointing Tan Warrey in England and Lave Shade defeating Joe Andéman in Kentucky. Gaston Le Cadre stops Fortney, Tommy Freeman bests Pri¢ August, and Clavee Varnte Dokersfield knocks out Al Jerome. Wes Feaster named Chicago Tribune most valuable player.

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