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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1931

Page

9

Prime Corner bout rumors swirl around boxing stars

Ed Kporte Wetter reports amid chaotic chatter over a May fight card. Willie Surlbliog, Max Achweling and Carnera are name‑checked with gate splits and contract talk. Observers note possible sanctions, venue talks, and promoter maneuvers as New York fixtures react to the boxing scene.

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Ed Dudley Wins Open in Los Angeles Tournament

Ed Dudley led the field to win the Los Angeles Open scoring 245 over 72 holes and capture the $10,000 top prize. The former Georgian golfer secured victory with a birdie at the 16th and a clutch par at 18, beating a strong chase by Armour and others in the final rounds.

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Sinx Trails Pete Wistort in Chicago Title Bout

Pete Wisnort, a young Chicago fighter, endured a year of setbacks. In a recent bout with Andy Shanks of Grand Rapids, Wisnort unleashed a powerful right that missed, sent him to the canvas, and caused a right shoulder fracture ending the fight with a technical knockout for Shanks.

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Tafts Ice Kinga Visit Opens Intercity Series In San Antonio

Sid Cornelius to referee ice games as Tafts Ice Kinga host Siya Sao Avetonio Hangers in the first of a two game Intercity league series at Bor Vedro rink. Event backed by San Antonio chamber of commerce with Junior chamber plans in progress. Rangers await attendance figures from Tulsa series in Dallas and Tuesday night game.

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College Basketball Scores From Regional Matches

A scrambled list shows numerous college basketball results across universities and towns. Notable scores include Brigham Young 63 Montana State 52, Oklahoma 24 Kansas 44, Drake 21 Missouri 20, and Texas rivals posting varied margins, with several games noted in cities like Ames, Lawrence, Dallas, and Enid.

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Baseball in Mexico Boosts Winter Pro Baseball Scene

The article notes Mexican winter baseball thriving with players like Sunty Leona from San Antonio and others on the Alijadores. It mentions a California tour with Jim Adair Leo Naja and Pete Arzatti, and describes Mexico City hosting two gatherings and growing interest, with hundreds of players and regular game attendance.

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RUNT MARR ACQUIRES FORT SMITHS CLUB FONT SMPTI

Runt Marr former American Association and Western League influencer will take over and operate the Western Association Suscholl club in 1931. Marr was president and manager last season when it was Detroit Tigers owned.

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Campbell Aims For World Speed Mark Despite Florida Row

Captain Malcolm Campbell plans a Florida attempt to set a new world speed record on the sands with his 1400 horsepower Dinebird racer. The effort faces funding disputes over a $4000 staging cost and possible mediation by neutral bodies, with talks ongoing in Washington and Daytona Beach.

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Witchell New Chief Gunner Leads San Antonio Club

A. Witchell is elected president of the San Antonio Grr cub with officers Joe Wellit as vice president WM. Murphrer secretary-treasurer aunt B I Riordan chief captain and directors Prevident Witchell Herne Howell Ki B Aroms and A V Mole ari. Weekly shoots continue on Wednesdays Saturdays and Sundays.

A. &. Witchell San Antonio Grr Joe Wellit WM. Murphrer Riordan

Kimsey Loses Seven Pounds at St Louis Visit

Kimsey, now listed at 216 pounds, weighed 222 at season end last year during a visit to St Louis. The note hints at training and weight management as he plans to reduce pounds for upcoming hunting and fishing activity, with the report framed in period sports prose.

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Bill Helen Top Netters and Boxing Aces at Event

New York reports cite changes in national tennis rankings guided by new USLTA rules shaping future standings for stars like Bill Tilden and Helen Wills Moody after Wimbledon success. In Chicago Jimmy Landes, heavyweight boxing champion, lost to Matroz Kiritenkoz by fall in a title bout at 295 pounds.

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Ice Hockey action headlines Condensed Report

Ice hockey notes from a Rockey area rink show Aller over Nelmlog 51 to 0 as top local game, led by Collin Tarnety and the Fagles with four goals. Buster Goete and Teed Ing also score, with Russell Cheek strong defensively. International and NHL results include Montreal versus Philadelphia and Chicago against the Americans, with standings tight in the Canadian division.

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Oil Belt High School Basketball Standings in Abilene

Abilene January 1 report shows Breckenridge and Abilene top the Oil Belt with undefeated records after three rounds. Engels lead in wins with three, Breckenridge has played two. Upcoming clash likely decides the title as Tara meets Hascen the Luckaroods and Exel. The next meeting is set for January 23 in Abilene.

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Reagan Subs Beat Heard in Wrestling Card at Teethoven

Reagan substitutes Pat Teagan and Eleard defeat Charley Heard in a three fall wrestling match lasting twenty minutes. Reagan edged Heard 2 1 with a leg twist finish while Freuchy Daltuc beat Joe Water in the semis. Johnny McCain and Lin Whiting drew in the prelim as Eudie Kettler refereed.

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Walker Stows Away Veteran Matt Adgie in Ringside Clash

Matt Adgie of Philadelphia suffered a fatal knockout in a bout with Mickey Walker in rural road setting. Walker, named by New York officials as vacant in recent week, edged Adgie by points before delivering a devastating jaw blow. The Hamson bulldog

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Lou Barbour’s Son Signed By White Sox

Chicago reports Lou Barbour’s son Lea Darbar Jr. lll travels with White Sox official Blyathe Barbour to baseball tryouts next summer. Manager Denis Hush notes the southpaw pitcher will seek a major league slot after trials in San Antonio. The promising youngster, a San Antonio native, has drawn early attention from scouts amid spring roughs.

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Waco Franchise Transfer Talk To Galveston

Galveston could gain a new baseball franchise as talks continue over transferring the Waco league member to Galveston. Officials including Jerry Pratt and Alvin Gneiner plan a conference to finalize the move while Gardner denies Shreveport leaving the circuit.

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