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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1931

Page

15

Texas Open golf drama stirs prize split rumors

The piece recalls John O'Brien and George Von Elm amid talk of prize sharing at a Texas Open playoff. It notes past quirks in Agua Caliente events, managerial roles of O'Brien, and calls for fair division of first and second prizes while hinting at broader golf promoter tensions and crowd value.

John O'Brien Inch George von Elm Johany Gakien Aniiding O'Allen Agua Caliente

Boxing Results From Aseociated Press Card

Sharkey and others win by stoppage in varied locations. Albion Michigan Hasken Nansen Norway beat and knocked out, Dade Manila won by KO, Mickey Walker remains world middleweight champion by knocking out Herman Welner in Belmore.

Chicago Sharkey Albion Mich Hasken Nansen Norway Merry Dillon al Wilkina Wiles Aeh Cif Voronts Ontario Billy Lown Bend Vancouver Jackie Horner St. Louis Springfield Blo Robert Stribling Ma Ga Roy Stevens Jn Minneapolie Minn Britt Gorman Minneapolis Ernie Peters Sioux Falla B. D Johnny Marfin Larchwood Jimmy Wilson Watertown B.D Davenrort Iowa Kid Leongirl Moline Nee Groves Columb Aia Oakland Calif Beeody Dade Manila Jackie Brana Kunsan City

Driving Range to Stage Open Entries for Local Golf Event

The municipal driving golf course will host driving counters to attract leading golfers entered in the Lixaa Open. The event follows the close of the $500 damage period and features Ty Cobb who visited the range on Sunday and circulated 1000 new balls while operating the tee shop.

Muntcipal Ty Cobb

Paul Martin Returns to U S for Races and Studies

Swiss surgeon Paul Martin, a noted runner who has beaten Ray Conger, arrives in New York to resume medical studies in city hospitals and pursue competition. He plans to enter the Newark A C games on January 28 where Conger is also entered. whether they meet remains unsettled.

Paul Martin U. S New York Paul Dartin Ray Conger Premen Dig Medical Studney Conger

Max Schmeling Plans 11 Week U S Tour To Boost Title Bid

Max Schmeling the German heavyweight champion will tour the South, Southwest and Middle West for eleven weeks starting in February with San Antonio set for March 9. He will appear in exhibitions and may referee wrestling matches in Texas as part of the barnstorming trip aimed at conditioning for the title bout with W. I. Stribling. The schedule lists numerous cities from Baltimore to Chicago and beyond, with Texas stops including Houston and San Antonio.

Associated Press Today Max Schmeling San Antonio Fiv South Southwest Riddle West Bchmeling Austin New York Boriog Middle West Max Schimeling W. I Yoong Macon Middlewest Schmeling Texan Teuton Slugger Hatnan Baltimore Hageratown Washington Winston Benderlee N. C Averta Jacksonville Fin Havana Miami Fla Tampa Wla Tallahoesee Bla Marci Marth Mobile Als Montgomery Ale Birmingham Ala New Orleana Houston Poxag Beaumont Dart Worth Texas Galles Teane Shreveport Monroe la Jackeon Many Memphis Tenn Springfield Jowling Mo Oklahoma One Tulsa Okla Oka Kousue City Rioux City

Young Otars Eligible to Try for Ryder Cup

Calterpal Koriie in Los Angeles reports from a Hollywood source that Marthe Dutra of Virginia and Tony Manero of Telmsford are nominated by Capt. Wattee Hagenor for the American Ryder cup team. A qualifying round near Columbus will determine remaining spots for the international matches at Scioto, Ohio, June 28 and 27.

Calterpal Koriie Los Angeles Marthe Dutra Virginia Long Teach Tony Manero Telmsford New York Wattee Hagenor Robert E. Harlow Hollywood Tisgen Scioto Columbia Ohio United States Mortie Dutra Tony Manoro Johnny Golden Agua Caliente Ed Dudley Heyer Cop Joe Thirness Prank Walsh Craig Oluci Denny Shute Offa Putra Mortie Witts" Cox Rourke al Watrone

County League Action Promises Busy Tuesday Night

Farlandale Highs Indias face Howth fan Antonio High on neutral ground at Camp Normoyle at 7 oclock Tuesday as Bexar county district league play continues. Edissa Highs Gollen Benru heads to Somerset Tuesday afternoon to challenge the Somerset High team. Tromare groch is set for Friday with Faison High vs Alamo Feights Mules and Sam get vs Mie Zamareinle Traves. The Three Eye Dashball league near unanimously approves the major league universal draft proposal in Decatur Montreal.

Farlandale High Indias Sad Antonio High Camp

Gilbert and Delaney Set for Beethoven Main Bout

Boxing card at Beethoven Hall features Kid Gilbert and Mike Delaney as top welterweight contenders in a 20 round main event. Promoter Trimoter Tioh showcases a double semi final with Jack Darby vs Johnny McCann and Red Shelton vs Ancho Torres plus several four round prelims.

Gilbert and Delaney Bistero Urabe Suteras Trimoter Tioh Kayohy Warren Beethoven Hall Kid Gilbert Ihr Tatulf Jocal Sweeta Mike Delaney Tarzan Gilbert Attabed Hia Ale Jbouh Wryren Kid Pancyn Tancho Woo Bat Oklahoma Dock Turaday Jack Darby Johnny McCann Red Shelton Johnny Darby Climbea Newnboy Firpa Dynamite Munn Young Lugger Filgawood Jack Willams

Grove Still to Attain His Peak Says Trainer

Philadelphia January reports trainer Dee Ebling assesses Athletics pitcher Grove as still developing with potential to peak in four to five years. He notes Grove’s mechanics, arm action, and endurance could improve further, forecasting better seasons ahead if no injuries occur.

Grove Philadelphila Dee Ebling Philadelphia Athletics Hig Robert Nosen Grove Batamen Cnne Tie Halo Shores Beans Eaenshaw

Dyer Named Manager for St. Joe Team

Eddie Dyer is appointed manager of the St. Joseph club of the Western Teagu for the coming season. A Riggs Institute graduate from Texas Trouston he has managed Heartsdale Fa in the Mid Atlantic league and played in the Texas league as an Army fielder for Houston later in the International League and Toreka club in 1928.

ST. Josepts Dan SL. Joseph Das Eddie Dyer Dyer Rige Institute Trouston Texsa Heartsdale Army Houston Byzacuae International League Toreka Club Western Association

Beaumonters Add Two Players in Texas League Reform

Beaumonters acquire Macey Deeneburg and Krusty Wise to bolster the Texas league campaign. Deeneburg, first baseman, and Wise, catcher, join from Detroit Tigers after rebuild efforts at the Teau mont club. Wise starred for Beaumont last season, standing 1 foot 4 inches and 21 pounds, per the crude report.

Heaumont Texas Janatk Teaumont Baseball Club Macey Deeenburg Linge Firs Krusty Wise Granitors New York Wise Tyre Due University Detroit Tiger Eagk Greenburg

Delaware House Okays Boxing Law Despite Hurdles

The Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize boxing with a state taxing commission and limits on rounds. The measure now goes to the governor for final action amid questions about enforcement and oversight.

Delaware Dover Belh Tan Howe Aml Limited Doug Rivers TY

Army League Opens With Second Signal and Ninth Infantry Wins

In the Army Basketball League opener at Port Sam Houston auditorium the Second Signal Company beat the Second Feld Artillery Brigade 43 to 22. Hill led with 12 points, Gorman 11, while Espey topped Dodd Field with 13.

Port Sam Houston Auditorium Feld Artillery Espey Dodd Heegad Second Field Artillery Brigade Hill Kuykendall Qormann Lewe Proline Tirigade Baker Forvearth Miley Weiss Cooper Nube—Brigade Duka Wood McKain Mohorss Howey S ‘Thomas Secon Signs Company Insidleor Matcheson Cole Tickett Gary Rhodes Ninth Infantry Wilton Finnagan Asons Frank Reid Rand Dodd Fish Asper Meehem Tyler Con Tree Covington Te Dons Muards Rubs Nialbe Bunday Weller Gilbert McBride

Buffalo Challenger Upsets World Nine Ball Champion

Frank Scoville of Buffalo defeats veteran champion Johnny Layton 35 to 32 in 55 innings to win his debut world championship match. Scoville, 80 years in billiards, led early and matched Layton with precise safety play, earning praise for nerve and skill as the tournament resumes with three more afternoon matches.

Chicago Frank Scoville Buffalo Scoville Tohwny Layton Cbaerion Mara Foy Sedalia Heeewel Nte Shell Layton Scaville Unty Layson Laston Tiff Denton Kansas City Arthur Shornblad Chivaco Allen Hall D. J. Jacobs Touly Serville Otto Steiselt Philadelphia Belsett Charles Jordan Los Angeles

Rose Hill Sets New Scoring Record In Tight Girle Bowl Night

Rose Hill star Rees Hill scores a record 31 points to set a new individual scoring mark in the Girle Buaket. Jeanne Money leads St Joan's Lutherans with double figure tallies as early games feature State Hospital Nurses crushing Tlighlani Lassies 27 16. The dengue team meets Wednesday at the Berbers sporting goods store.

Rees Hill Abe Butrter-Kruste St. Joan's State Hospital Rector Laacier Tineupa Hishters E. Ail RB. TW Formarde Huebner Cheetom L. Wendlant Meafowa Guneda St. John'a J. Durkhardt Louise Schulte Gebes Ant Hy Burkharst Lucile Schultz Westman Richters—I Wilkins Santholf Ruemet Tyons Nickels Pankratz

Major Smith Wins Curtis Golf Medal in Miami

Medal honors at the Curtis trophy golf tournament went to Major R. Smith of Kansas City, a veteran army winner, after a 78 score. Wyerson of Cooperstown tied for second with Beery of Miami as top finishers. Match play continues through January at the Miami Springs municipal course.

Smith Miamy Pia Mad Mo R. Smith Kansas City Wyerson Cooperstorn N.Y Sanjay Wan Wee Wen Beery Miacui Jack Dar Chicago South Lee Chase Buffalo Aho An Prins Miami Springs

First entry received for 500 mile race

Indianapoli motor speedway hosts the 500 mile event with the first official entrant Tarani driver A taranil from Ia to race. White from Los Angeles leads a growing field unseen in history. The car will be christened with a gasoline dip on a future date. Shorts Cantlop names the runner for White’s 1081 speed creation.

White iMinam

Tunney Restates Report On Travels With Mrs Tunney

Gen. Tunney denies rumors of plans with Mrs. Tunney to travel to Cathay and retrace Marco Polo. He sits in New York at the Yale hotel and says he and Alice Tunney will return to the United States from a trip abroad in late March and depart again early April.

New York Tunney

Athletics Win in Alamo City League Narrowly Edge Heneon Hill

In a tense Alamo City basketball game at Woodsmrn Lake Gym the San Antonio Business College Athletics edged Heneon Hill Tach 33 to 25 to claim a share of first half honors. Obriotti and Elson led with 1 point each in a double overtime thriller.

San Antonio Business College Alamo City Obriotti Elson Woodsmrn Lake Gym Rudy Davalos Lill Fire T Marlindale Epworth Deacon Hill Davalon Fierce Joyce Martin Harrell York Leighton Gunks Flynn Boyd Scott Chats Obreath Roba and Mitchell Guneda Heansdale Sieichiow Borne Davidson Kewsrda Li Sturgeon Hholes Weister Well Barneburg Tudheky Prospect Hill Ituin Tamlel Sehoch Morin A. Doin

Nichols to Defend Title Against Edwards in Friday Bout

Promoter Ralph Bfanmonita announced Hugh Nichols will defend his light heavyweight title against Billy Edwards at Beethoven Hall. Edwards must weigh in around 175 pounds. Nichols seeks a strict limit and guarantee. The best two of three falls under N A rules will decide the match, with Hammonds and Dr. Locker coordinating.

Nichols Edwards Ralph Bfanmonita Hugh Nichols Billy Edwards Beethoven Hall San Antonio Tren Sammonds Sai Edwards Nichola Kansas City Hemmonda Uso de. D. L. Decker Chiis San Antonio Wrestling Corcussion N.od Joe Hammonds Dr. Locker Matuiiu Bousata Singh Hingh Topanich Hed Lindsay Singh Feldny Rattan Mulyiso Fintan Brenly

Dallas Disqualifies Edwards After Ring Incident

In Dallas a welterweight bout ended with Billy Edyarda of Kansas City disqualified for kicking in the third round while Bull Montana defeated him. Reno of Dallas and Buddy Edwards of Kansas City fought to a draw. Billy Schwieds was the referee. A second San Antonio match involved Elmer and Guthrie amid a disputed final fall and ring-post ornament.

Dallas Dan Bull Montana Billy Edyarda Kansas Ciy Edwards Doe Reno Buddy Edwards Karsaa City Wyes Billy Schwieds San Anconio Elmer Diathrle Guthrie

Ratlan Wins Fast Match in Galveston

In Galveston on January 20 Ratlan defeated Chuck Rollins in a brisk middleweight bout. The match featured quick exchanges and Ratlan secured a decisive win over Rollins on the local card.

Ratlan Galveston Stient” Hatton Weealler Chuck Rollins

Kansas Drops From Pinnacle in Overtime Clash

Kansas loses its unbeaten run in an overtime battle with Nebraska as both teams contend for early conference leadership. Box score details show a tight game with alternating leads, key baskets by Fisher, Page, and Johnsun, and late fouls shaping the final outcome.

Guerras Alanetors Triumph Over Tigers in Mexican League Pair

Tae Guerris shutout the Tigers 4 0 and Monterrey trounced mp Apa hane 5 0 in two Mexican League los games at Sen Vedro Park. Ananuae’s absence handicapped the Guere tin in the first game while the Tigers faced a rejuvenated lineup.

Guerras Alanetors Tae Guerris Tigers Monterrey Apahane Sen” Vedro Park Ananuae Gueretin

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