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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

17

Anderson Married In Ring

In a boxing ring wedding ceremony Ned Anderson and Bliss Bates wed as the right hand of fighter Phleago Ightwelsht rose to victory twice in the same night. Judge John Baitin officiated as the groom, in evening attire, embraced bride and audience amid cheers and a crowded arena.

Omaba Eamie Anderson Phleago Andon Bliss John Baitin Anderson Billy Vaughn Omaha

County cage quintets clash in Bexar County tague game

The Alamo Heights Mules defending champions meet Hallandale Indians in a county cage clash at 4 o clock on the Hallandale court. Fort Sam Houston hosts a second game as coach Wilkins leads Edigon Kird's Golden earn. Ray Dixon's Braves have beaten Alamo Heights Brackenridge and Main Avenue earlier this season.

Alamo Heights Mules Hallandale Indians Iaords Ibis Redwkina Meek Braves Gemea Alamo Heighte Brackenridge Main Avenue

Kempf Leads Liberty Rifle Team Shoot at Fort Sam

Rudolph Kempf topped a 252 aggregate in the Liberty Pistol and Rifle club indoor shoot at Fort Sam Houston. May shot a perfect 100, while Kempf and A RB Martin each fired 9 in prone. Other scores include Fadel Konpt 282, BW May 277, Martin 2iv, W Deanel, Agron Thognnso 211, Nixsen 270, Cham lisa 209, Burgett 261, Beatt 230.

Kempf Liberty Rudolph Kempf Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club Fort Sam ‘Houston May A. RB. Martin Acorca Fadel H Konpt BW. May A. Te. Martin Q. W. Deanel Agron Thognnso A. O. Nixsen J. L. Chamlisa CL. Burgett J. B. Beatt

San Antonio expands athletic commission head Cam Bell leads

Mayor C M Chamberg re vamped the San Antonio athletic commission raising members to seven by adding Dr T E Moore Marlin Wright Homer A Hamrond and others while reappointing Som Bell Ed Formby George Flantreen Jr and H Hunt. Bell chairs the new panel and Formby is vice chair with Moore secretary as it prepares for next week's wrestling show led by Tilly Edwards versus Hugh Nichele.

C. M. Chamberg San Antonio Athletic Commission T.E Moore Marlin Wright Prominant Merchant Homer A Hamrond San Antonio Football Club Som Bell San Antonio Fomby Glnthing Company George Flantreen Jr H. Hunt Harold Scherwitz the Light Ale. Bell Mr. Formby Dr. Moore Messrs. Bell Formby Commie Sioners Tilly Edwards Hugh Nichele Commission Cirat Ace

Dallas Sells Hensick to Minneapolis Club

Dallas announces the sale of Philip Hensick, a right handed pitcher, to the Minneapolis club of the American Association. President Bob Tarleton of the Dallas club made the announcement.

Dallas Hensick Minneapolis Philip Renslck Bob Tarleton

Highlanders Tackle Fast Kilnoc Blues

Abilene High loses. Dec 23 basketball report notes Abilene High School suffering its first defeat of the season as the Colorado Wolves from away territory won 21 to 2 on the local court in a conference game.

Abilene High Abilend Teras Jec Abdilene High School Colorado Wolves

Momentary 100 MPH Boat Run Tops Belfast Trials

Kaye Donnan reportedly hit speeds over 100 miles per hour in the Ming England boat at Lough Nenagh during trial runs. Officials were absent, so the time cannot be classified as a world record. The throttle stayed under half open as he prepares a Buenos Aires world record bid next March.

Belfast Northess Jon Kaye Donnan Lough Nenagh Dan Buenos Aires

Nichols Title Bout At Stake Friday In Beethoven Hall

Promoter Ralph Hammonds promotes a world title wrestling card at Beethoven Hall Friday night led by Hugh Nichols defending a light heavyweight title against Billy Edwards of Kansas City. Edwards is favored to win per advance reports, with weigh in delayed until ring time and potential referees named. The show features several notable matchups and a history of Edwards controversial tactics.

Hugh Nichols Beethoven Hall Billy Edwards Ralph Uanmonds Ralph Vaga Annibonds Nichols Nichola National Uoxing Association Cincinnati Hdwards Nmammionds Hoth Eowarda Ringelde Altling Wrestling Commission Ralplmonda Charlie Wa Dis Carl Geyer Hammonds Tuatch Wichals Edwards Afelbourne Australia Achenes Grapplerm Baganta Bingh Tindy Ned Lindany Shreveport Terror Imir Rattan Pierce Christy Denver Hamnonis Tos Anderson Phoenix Ari Joe Bauer Henry Rolt

Heights Noses Out Comfort Bearcats In Tight Contest

Laurel Heights of San Antonio defeated the Comfort Bearcats 40 to 38 on the community court before a large crowd. The game was close throughout with a Comfort lead at halftime. Beyman led Heights with 14 points while the Bearcats’ top scorer had the badges to his credit. Comfort seeks tougher San Antonio matchups.

Comfort Texas Laurel Heights San Antonio Comfort Bearcats Gane Risitary Nkrat Bearcats Beyman Taucel Heights Anzious San Antoni

Highland Lassies Triumph Over Harlandale In Low-Scoring Win

The Highland Lassies defeated Harlandale 22 to 14 on Thursday night at Starlandale court. Trown led the Lassies with 13 points while Travatt led Harlandale with 10. Lineups and substitutes listed include Tissiere and McCabe for Highland and Travatt and King for Harlandale, along with several bench players.

Highland Lassies Harlandale Trilan Trown Lassi Travatt Harlandale Highland Tissiere McCabe Telands M. Hill White Spears Warkadale King Mart Anderson Fennks Walkens Mighland Jamerson I. Hill Deirns Thawera Adams Bart Ete

Schreiner goalers off to Seguin game for Friday

Kerrville January 23. Twelve cadet athletes plus coach H C Buty Gillette left Schreiner Institute for Seguin to play the Lutheran College Bulldogs in basketball Friday night.

Schreiner Seguin Kerrville Artiata H.C Buty Gilsteap Schreiner Institute Tesday Gutheran College Bulldogs

A Boy Rates High With Rifle in Junior Division

John MM of Atathis IT, of Vexax Military Institute in San Antonio, qualifies as expert rifleman in the junior division of the National Rifle Association matches. Only 12 junior shooters nationwide have reached expert this month, with 1085 total qualifications and high standards across prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing positions.

John MM Atathis Vexax Military Institute San Antonio National Mutle Association Washington Oday H. I. Goebel Yonager The Rifle Association Pramnarksman

Bowling Blas 10 Seguin Clash At Sawin Saturday Night

Two teams from Ban Aftonio Elk tackle Leama from Seguin Cowlig club in three game matches. The Elk will depart at 8:46 Saturday night for a 8 o'clock start at Wier. Local lineup includes J.B. Nac Manus Lea McClanshan Elmer Schriewer and others. Seguin teams will contend with popular alley tar Heng Eckearoth.

BLAS Seguin Ban Aftonio Elka Sawin Elke J.B. Nac Manus Lea McClanshan Elmer Schriewer Treuter Tred Meyer Werberc Gebhardt Dirge Donkin Ai Rhelner Tenry Akebeer Henry Worer Heng Eckearoth

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