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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

13

Texas Christian hosts Arkansas in decisive backcourt clash

In Dallas and Fort Worth, TCU battles Arkansas in a two game set to determine the SWC lead. Christian University, led by six sophomores and veterans, seeks a double win to seize the top spot while Arkansas aims to split for a chance at the title. Rice and Texas A&M loom as challengers.

Dallas Terna Christian University Southern Methodist Dojeh Arkansas Razorbacks Vexas Longhorns Rice Christiana Fost Worth Sumer Dietzel Ernier Mrunnon Frog Murphy Fortard Sexton Uibson Lazerbacka Noble Atkins Glyde Uobernon UL Dine Lin Pickren Remy Halt Ani Cent Arkitony

Mixup Keeps Eagles Idle

A schedule conflict cancels the Brackenridge Eagles versus Bon Marcos Academy Guba game set for Friday afternoon. Officials announced the test had been arranged for January 23, with a possible February engagement shifting play to Brackenridge’s second team if the first squad’s schedule remains crowded. The report also notes Alamo Heights Mules defeated Hagtes with Ell Hill scoring 20 points and lists team lineups and subs.

Brackenridge Eagles Bon Marcos Academy Guba Dinylo Kellen Somelarcos Kellara Urnekenridge Hagtes Alamo Heights

Fragmented Notes From Ancestral Explanations and Names

A garbled passage discusses Senator Janes J. Davis of Pennsylvania and her five children, interlarded with unclear phrases about a Sabbatical river and Hebrew folklore. The text references “Behold it or Not” cartoons and asks for a reply envelope, all presented in a muddled historical clipping style.

Poplar Am Alrs Janes J. Davis Pennsylvania Daiies Dr Jane Weans Jewel Jean Mra Davis Dean Nahr el Arcus Mount Lebanon Syrian Suny Nahe Thinetents Ripley

Smith Williams Given Higher Polo Handicaps

New York January 23 The American polo team known as the Big Four receives handicap adjustments. Tommy Hitchcock is rated ten goals, Gueast and Pedley rise to nine, Kenpings holds eight. Other changes include Cecil Smith eight, Rube Williams seven, Strawbridge seven, and Buesche eight. Stoddard reelected chairman as the association reaffirms leadership. Amith and Williams to compete in San Antonio and Austin winter polo events.

New York Tommy Hitchcovhelil America Treent Britain United Volo Onanminiton BF. W. C. Gueat Erle Pedley Los Angeles Earle A. Kenpings Cecil Smith Tens Waa H. W Rube Williams Texas St. B. Strawbridge Jr Stephen C'Taddie Sarfati Stewart Te Jgtehart Ulmer Buesche California Yanket G. H lHost- Swick Louis EB. St Amith San Antonio Winter Poly Austin Corps Mont

Patrolle to Box M Larnin in New York March bout

Patrolle plans a welterweight bout against M Larnin in Madison Square Garden after the venue reopened for major fights. Melnenin of Vancouver and Vecredie of Fare, D., are prominent contenders in the welterweight division. The match follows a past meeting where Melnenin defeated M Larnin after a close encounter in New York.

New Fork Madison Square Gecden Jimmy Melnenin Vancouver B.C Billy Vecredie Inder Acme

Polo Team Travels by Airplane to Play Four Games

The Brooklyn Riding and Driving Club indoor polo squad leaves New York by plane next week. The Thacklyn trio Cath Tilug Warren Sackman and Reginald Webner Wil Jeave will fly Thursday to Cleveland and Chicago for four games. They play in Cleveland Thursday night and Friday in Chicago. Meals will be provided at both arenas.

New Tork Brooklyn Crach Mir Thacklyn Cath Tilug Warren Sackman Reginald Webner Wil Jeave Cleveland Ensterners Chicago

Savoldi Plans Pro Wrestling Debut After Notre Dame

Former Notre Dame fullback Savoldi intends to try professional wrestling. He plans his first match shortly after the Knight of Columbus charity game in San Francisco, according to friends.

Han Francisco Toe Savoldi Notre Dame Savoldi Knight of Columbuy Tere Sundog

Two Good Declines to Join Card Farm Los

Former University of Jews basketball and baseball star and freshman basketball coach at the University of Southern California will not report to the Ht. deseph Kneehall club of the Wentoen leagun. He has ceased to devote time to coaching and remains assistant baseball coach at the Trojan Institution.

Farm Los S. Jan

ITECH FORMING NEW COLLEGE CONFERENCE AT TEXAS

Invites to West Texas teachers colleges and Simmons university to send delegates to Sweetwater for forming a new athletic conference. Dr TD W Horn, president of Texas Tech, sent the invitations. Simmons attitude to be decided by athletic council amid Texas conference considerations. Central Torna schools oppose Texas conference expansion.

Abilens Terus West ‘Texas Simmong — University Hower Porue College Wout ‘Texas Teachers’ College Sweetwater Visetsa Che TD. W. Horn Texas Technological College Simmons Athletic Council D. Sandeler Bey Eis Cui Texas Simuiovs Torna Fexoc Lubbock Ebring Oiceting

Phosphor Hager Teams Win in YMCA Senior League Night

In Friday YMCA Senior League action Phosphor Prater ity defeated First Baptists 9 oclock game followed by DeMotse versus City Central Bank. Hoggar Tire beat Government Hi Lutheries 53 26. Junior Triangles topped Mark Twain Exes 126 with Martinez scoring 19. Other details list Hogar Quasso Ansaschis forwards and Johnson McDonald Opter guards, Reavell center Willy Durbar guards.

Phosphor, Hagner Hogarr Tire Government Hi Lutheries Martinez Ccung Hogaer Ansaschissel Johnson McDonald Opter Guarda. Y Bill — Clements Jfunt Reavell Willly Durbar Tlagaer Lopez Mabayier

Ski Jumpers Train Like Other Athletes in Midwest Drill

Chicago January 23 49 year ski jumpers from Ogden Dunes Gary Ind drill for a 9 meet. Fourteen riders including national champion Tanitaig Roeck and Gree Taany compete in a tough course at Cory Illa Tent week.

Chicago Boxera Ogni Ogden Dunes Gary Ind. Sundey Tanitaig Roeck Gree Taany Cory Illa

Schäaf Meets Braddock in Headliner

Ernie Seliant, a Boston heavyweight, returns to Atadigon Square Garden tonight to fight Janos J Braddock, a heavyweight contender, in a main event with Braddock coming off a three month layoff. Braddock, moving from 175 pounds, seeks to prove himself against the favored Seliant while Braddock’s recent form includes knockouts and tough decisions against notable opponents.

New York Ernie Seliant Boston Atadigon Square Garien Janos J. Menidhdock Tratarhile Lights Schant Lradduck

Kelly Field Basketball League Scores and Standings

The Forty-ninth squadron defeated the Forty-second 39 to 32 while the Forty-first squadron topped the Forty-first squadron. Boyd led the Thirty-ninth with LT points in the first game, Chrissie of the Forty-first with 21 in the night game as Gardner and Griffin standout for their teams. Fortieth squadron to face Fortieth in next, Thirty-ninth to meet Tenth.

Boyd Thirty Ninth Chrissie Baird Dow Clark Renter Maurer McKennia Forts-eishth Jinith Ard Cou Gree Ecalres Griffin Grbetin Caristie Mock Strand Hyner San Green O'Connor Vench Martin Porly-firet Hullock Kiel Offitias Hoagar Andrewa Walker Orchieg Worts-first Schoolrows

Easter Hero Seeks Grand National Weight Lead

In Tiverton England on January 3 weight assignments for the Grand National at Aintree on March 27 allocate Easter Hero to carry two pounds more than D. 10. Davis Gib 178 points and Khann Gailin 172, with Gregalach 1929 winner and Fast Golanet 105 among others noting positions. Sir Lindsey Whitney entry and third in last year’s race also listed with weight figures.

Tiverton England Sir Lindsey Whitney

Page's resignation up for action Saturday

In Bloomington Indiana on Saturday the faculty committee will consider resignations including H O Phage. Dr W J Moenkhoume chair of the committee announced several applications for the vacated position and some may be discussed at the meeting. The committee will set a time for the vote and solicit candidates.

Bloomington Ind W. J. Moenkhoue Indians University Medblic H. O Pat") Phage Brad Football Coreh Bapelas ZG. Clevancer Aga

Sutter Hall and Others Coming to Winter Invitational Meet

The Junior Chamber of Commerce tennis committee led by Marabell O Hell announced February 11 as the start date for the second winter invitational meet. The field features Folin Doug, Dit ag, Berkeley Sutter, J Gilbert Hun, Maurice Bexon, Bill Flableman, Wilmer Allison, Texas standouts, and Craig Quick and Dave with several top 20 rankings. The San Antonio tournament will be played on Saddle Club courts, which will be resurfaced and ready soon.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Marabell O. Hell Bel Coute Notions Sal Elin Berkeley Unite States Chit Sutter Ecoxon J. Gilbert Hun Jar Seyner Maurice Bexon New Orleans Sutter Bill Flableman New York Wilmer Allison Dell T le United ‘States Titamy “Quick Dake Iway Texas Karl Katnrath Tezes University Dunby Lughorn Sidney Woot tWlen San Antonio Saddle Club

Americans Dominate Crimsian Indoor Tennis Semis in Canada

United States players swept four semi finals at the Crimsian indoor championships in Montreal. George Tatl of Chicago faces Berkeley Walk of Austin while J Gilbert Dell of South Orange meets John Van Ryn of East Orange. Only one Canadian, Leslie of Montreal, advanced before losing to Van Ryn. Semi finals for doubles followed with Pittsburg’s Nel and Jacobs drawing Leslie and Fixit, as Wright and Lafrojwlaise of Montreal pair with Hi Lafrojwlaise in contention.

Montueal Quedan United States Brackely George Tatl Chicago Berkeley Walk Austin Lexus J. Gilbert Dell South Orange New Jersey John van Ryn East Orange New Jeresey Lot Sne Hall Slrong Leslie Montreal van Rea Nel Base Jacobs University of Pittsburg Leslie and Fixit Letr van Rye Th. Jack Wright HL Hi Lafrojwlaise

Longhorns Got Game Admission In Half

In Austin on January 23 the University of Texas athletic council cut admission prices for the Langhorns Baylor game. Adults now pay 50 cents and children 23 cents, part of a meeting that also discussed coaching contracts and the hiring of staff.

Longhorns Austin Hie Athletic Council Phusslayight Langhorn-Baylor Hig Yeek

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