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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

9

Schmeling Plans US Tour After Return to Germany

German boxer Max Schmeling, en route to New York with trainer Max Machon, intends a series of exhibition bouts in Baltimore and other American cities and says he will return to Germany after the fights even if he must travel again in September. He plans to fly to contact Drepsred by Jacobs and promotes his own springtime European schedule, with a tentative March 8 city date and potential sparring or refereeing roles. Local promoters have not booked Schmeling yet.

Bremen Germany Mae Schmeline The Europe Today Max Machon New York Schmeling Baltimore Savona Jacobs Bie San Astonio Thin City Mane Germa

SMU Romps On Bear 41 to 37 In Dallas Tipoff

SMU defeats Bear 41 to 37 in Dallas led by Jake Reynolds with 21 points and Rhea Willieme adding 14. Other scorers include Linenpar k and Jokrese with several baskets, while Wright center Skeeters plus Me Langblin and Smils contributed. Referees Cawilarn and Hushman.

Dallas, Inc Southern Methodist Anivrosity Mmuetanga Zougtehad Warler

Odd Basketball Scores From Various Colleges Across States

A string of scattered college basketball results across many programs. Notable scores include Augsburg 22 at St. Olaf 25 and Washburn 83 defeating someone 20. Texas Tech and Baylor show up with mixed outcomes. New Mexico Miners tally 10, while Oregon State lingers with a lower score. the report reads like a rapid-fire roundup of results from multiple campuses and conferences.

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Sul Ross Opens Home Schedule at Abilene and Alpine

Sul Ross Lobos begin their home campaign at Abilene and Alpine after a clean win over McMurry College. Their current T. T. A. A. percentage sits around 1,000 and they aim to keep their home record spotless. Charlie Stansen, the Spokane based heavyweight, defeated Chief McGuire of New Orleans in a recent match.

SUL Ross Alpine Texas Sul Hoas Lobos Abilene Chela- Gun College McMurry College Indiana Heme Court

Fragmented Explanations From A Historic Puzzle Page

A garbled OCR fragment discusses medieval Palermo massacres allegedly linked to Charles of Anjou, plus erratic notes on Italian and French terms, then shifts to modern gas freezing and lab demonstrations. It mentions eight thousand Frenchmen and a church bell signaling uprising, with stray physics musings and a request to write to a cartoonist.

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Hype Igoe Gains Credit For Boxing Ring Reforms

In New York on January 31 an INS dispatch notes boxing officials pushing safety upgrades at Madison Square Garden. The piece credits Hype Igoe with prompting changes including longer ropes, the removal of metal guards, a new knockdown clock, and rubber mouthpieces. It references Braddock Schaaf and past era punchers in a speculative tone about future bouts.

Hyp T New York James Jozeph Uradioch Ernest Achant Dorg Madison Square Garden Penton Chaite Tanda

Dallas lands hurler Wehde

Wilbur Weehdle, a youthful right hand pitcher, was obtained by Dallas from the Mississippi Valley league and assigned to the Texan League club for conditioning. His move trims the White Sox pitching roster by a dozen men.

Chicago Wilbur Wehdle Picher Dubuque, Iota Dallas Weehdle

Garden Faces Chicago Row Over Schmeling Stribling Fight

Chicago officials warn Madison Square Garden of Illinois it will face a lawsuit if it promotes the Schmeling Stribling heavyweight title bout through a subsidiary. Illinois officials say the move evades state residency rules for incorporation and refuses bids for Soldier Field venue.

Chicago Madison Square Garden Max Schmeling-Young Stribling Sidney Strots Chicopo Stadlium Corporation Chicago Xt New York Garden Schmeling-Stribling Wools Strotz Wlineis Athletic Commission Illinois Tate George Gels Ilinois Commission Madiison Square Garden Corporation of Illinois Aimo Ant Soldier Field

Maryland Futurity Added At Tenurel Park For 1942

Officials announced a $5000 Maryland Futurity to be run at Tenurel Park with entries for the first three runnings closing in May. The stake will be for mares bred in Maryland and foals produced in Maryland, aiming to boost local horse breeding.

Bautmore Maryland Tenurel Park Moaryinnn Marsland

Texas League Meets Jan 3 Schedule Meeting

TEXAS LEAGUE MEETS JAN 3 AT GALVESTON selection of new member city was announced for the league's schedule meeting to be held Saturday and Sunday January 31 and February 1. Homer Haramond president of the San Antonio In ban predicts notable changes and possible new entrants. COSCAUO Jan 25 Robert Harper of Denver has recovered from injuries and will defend his national amateur three cushion billiard title against Dr Andrew J Burris of Chicago at the Chicago Athletic Association January 28 to 30.

Tlubs Galveston Homer Haramond San Antonio Ban Coscauo Robert Harper Denver Hao Andrew J. Uurris Chicago

Connie’s Stars All Sign But As Simmons

Philadelphia January 31 Four of the Athletics players have told friends they slowed signing 1931 contracts Lefty Grove George Mackher Gordon Cronk and Jimmy Foxx are cited while Al Simmons status remains unsettled Mack said no contract would be sent to Simmons before a Florida meeting Simmons plans to train at Hot Springs and may miss Borin appearance He led the league in steals last season.

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Pros Qualify for Tourney Amid Entry Push

Los Angeles January reports 60 professionals enter an 18 hole round to fill 25 remaining spots in a tournament qualifying list. Field of 88 will advance to match play with $1000 prize. Notables Jim Uraney Mike Turness Ray Blangram and Gene Sarazen among contenders.

Los Angeles Rootion Picture Industries Matey Inet California Jo Morrow Jim Uraney Rochester N. Y Mike Turness New York Eaan Sam Gayer Chicago Ray Blangram George Bhaw Culver City Call Jed John Dawson Tommy Armour Ed Dudley Gene Sarazen Asis Caliente MacDonald Smith Newe York Stattoh

Prague crowd packs rink as Comedians edge Manitoba team

In Prague Czechoslovakia a crowd of about six thousand watched an exhibition ice hockey game. The match featured a randomly selected Prague student team and the Manitoba University squad touring Europe. The Comedians won 2 to 1 despite the rink being snow covered most of the time.

Prague Czechoslovakia Manitoba (Canada) University Europe

Texas Open Opens with Dramatic Finish at San Antonio

The first Texas Open culminated in a thrilling 72 hole finish at Brackenridge Park where Bob MacDonald of Chicago Scot claimed the title with a record 281 strokes. Cyril Walker of Englewood led much of the final round before MacDonald surged to win as Walker faltered on the last holes. Gene Sarazen finished thirteenth, while Walter Hagen and others anticipated the 1923 return in San Antonio.

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Headwork the Stuff With Rasslers Rough

George E. Phair discusses the rise of headwork in wrestling driven by college athletes especially linemen. He argues a headstrong student with four years of college experience is now essential for wrestling, as skull use replaces teeth and arms in the modern grappling arena. Moral: use your head.

Art Veltman Held to Braves by New York

New York Jan 21 reports say Arthur Veltman, catcher, formerly outfielder and third baseman, is being sent by the Giants to the Boston Braves. Veltman, a Seg Atlanto product, last season played with Tridgeport in the Eastern League. The move reflects his ongoing struggle to secure a major league role, with positions on the Giants roster cited as open.

New York Cot Imnels Neww York Arthur Veltman Bo Cock Boston Braves Watvern Veltman Tridgeport Seg Atlanto Huston Topo White Sox Naan

Indoor polo returns here in San Antonio arena exhibition

Indoor polo returns to San Antonio at the Exposition Grounds arena tonight at 7 with a three man teams exhibition. The San Antonio Polo Center backs the event led by executive chairman Wilson Southwell to spark interest in polo here and test a night schedule for civilian players.

San Antonio Bay Laval Fone Exposition Grounda Aréna San Antonio Polo Center Wilson Southwell Polo Southwell Wilton Southwell Bul Burkenstall Harold Coulter C. G. Denham Maj. B. R. Ferlan Terrence Preece

Boxing results of two title fights headline tied to midwest and west coast bouts

The report lists a draw between Cox of Indiana and O Dowd of Columbus while noting a KO win for Vincents over Nelson in Portland. Divodl beat Jackson in Santa Monica in a middleweight bout. Referee stopped the fight after Vincent cornered his opponent.

Associaton Preas Tadianapelly Cox Indianaapolis Mike O'Dowd Colambas Ohio Drew Los Angeles Andy Divodl New York Sammy Jacksons Santa Monica Cailf Jose Hobby Vincents Olin al Nelson Portland Ore Vincent Bia Grogey Heiisae Raf Ate

United States Polo Association Holds Annual Meeting

The United States Polo Association announced it will hold its annual meeting in New York on Thursday January 21 officers and executive committee members to be elected handicaps and roles to be announced. Lobos edge Cubs 16 to 15 to win city championship in a Monday night game at Beptist academy.

U. S. Polo Association New York United States Polo Annociation Officera LOBOS CUBS

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