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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1931

Page

4

Frogs Triumph as Dietzel Leads With 20 Points

Adolph Dietzel of San Antonio stars for the Frogs as they beat Arkansas University 26 to 25 in Fort Worth. Dietzel makes seven field goals and six free throws for 20 points while Sumner adds 20 for Arkensas. The victory boosts the Frogs toward the championship chase as other conference games loom over the weekend.

Adolph Dietzel San Antonio Sensations Frogs Arkinses University Fort Worth Jelzera Jthen Willaws Williams Dietzel Alste Desan Baylor Ans Aegius College Station Hice Owls Cellarites Desas Christian Arcomses Dorkers Arkensas Sumner Pickten

College and City Basketball Results Across Plains

A verbose summary list from Fort Worth to Merion shows scattered college and university basketball results. Scores include Missouri and Illinois teams, with notable games at Vermilion Davenport Davenport and Provo. Multiple matchups feature University of Tulsa Grinnell Temple fields and Willamette competing in regional contests.

Ice hockey report shows Canadian division scores and arena notes

The piece records a Canadian division lineup and fan interest for the Nedoral hockey teams, naming divisions and rivals. It mentions referees, players such as Ard nee moore and Mane Teste, and a game at the San Pedro Veland rink with specific scoring by Bray Cece. The report references matches and locations across a busy game night, noting team actions and audience engagement.

KEW Tapothe Uie Nedoral Hocker Leamus Arnic Ard Nee Moore San Pedro Dveland Bray Cece Amoaio Sit Tor Tiavtay Gap

Ryerson Triumph Seals Miami Golf Championship

Ryerson clinched the Miami golf championship in a tight finish as Byers and Coopstown led early play. The event featured intense play on the final green with key shots deciding the title.

Ryerson Coopstown ONSET Gleen Nyereon Boffalo Ryerson Army Miami

General Ward and a Tulsa girl overcome limits

General Joseph R. C. Ward, veteran officer dating to the Civil War era, rose to brigadier general after a long career including the Nations Guard and Spanish-American War. A Sand Springs girl, 11, born in suburbia, with severe handicap, has learned to crawl and write, hoping to send a letter to Mr Minter, caretaker of this paper, for attention to the "Helles Te gr Nol" cartoons.

Ward Joseph R. C. Ward Sear Aeluykh Arsenal Dozier Pennsylvania Wither Tors Lue Atiss Joan Whisnaot Axe 1 West Thin Street Sand Springs Tulsa Oklehoma Rwlttsubaris Jngous Painstak Minter Helles

Garden Bucks Bruen's Boat Plans Spark Boxing Talks

New York reports Plans of the Macheto year garden corpora Live to pin an Gprosion Reayrreeight Flow at Misch sceinetite former general pvonacer, Frank J. Beven, were revpated bore teala. William J. Carey, president of the garden, says they are negotiating with Tully Griffith, Sioux City heavyweight. Griffith would be paired with Jaohns Uxeudun for February 20 if the New York boxing commission approves. Carey says the garden will not promote Bruen unless Pa Sembling is reinstated. The proposed bout dates near the Primy Corners Eimmy Maloney match, with Bruen promoted at Miss March 5. Miami officials ask Carey for permission to let Bruen seek another venue. The garden’s Miami contract bans major matches other than Garden events.

Lilver Bersice New York Jen Macheto Garden Corpora Misch New York Boxing Commission Perauedel Renetaw Szevdun Goml Etanding Sembling Young’ Shell- E Garden Miami Eimmy Maloney Bivl Jiruen Carey Jarden Arena Bruen Dyampieis Gerden

World junior welterweight champ outpoints Ness in Angeles

The Associated Press reports Ciengo Jack Kidberg of England defeated Goldie Ness in a non-title bout while other bouts across the country produced knockouts and draws. Notables include Roberson Peters, and others in hotly contested light welterweight and middleweight offers, with figures listed from several cities.

Ciengo Jack Kidberg England Goldie Ness Toa Angeles Giler Edie Shea Chicura

Barbera Awards Dinner For Winning Girls Basketball Team

A note describes Barbera offering a dinner at the Original Mission Restaurant as a reward for the girls basketball team after a hard fought victory Thursday night. Creator Michaels Sharers plans the event as a social celebration with local figures attending and a set schedule including a later gathering at 2450 Crook Street.

Barbera Lena Bute Jeaguy Ihacles Siarhers Misivan Phefers Phere Weber Wiicet Addiion

Demolay Five Split Even in Friday League Doubleheader

Demolay Five split a Friday senior league doubleheader. In game one National Bank of Commerce beat City Central Bankers 31 to 17. In game two Rantists defeated the DeMelays with lineup notes for players from several teams.

DeMotsy Basketeers Ney National Tank of Commerce Rewood City Central Bankers BLD Rantists Phon DeMelays Witehell Kazheeh Surlee G. Tox Tt. Cox Eldridge McNeil National Bank of Commerce Schoch Zal A. Turedge Ts. Mutledge May Fuchs Collins Bin Dedtelays Marhech Nickerson Witchell Bunbee G. Cox J. Cox Hideidge City Central Webbe McCulhun Ta. Flinn Tale Flinn Mitchell Hoeler Flint Baptiste Fr Quinn Huffaeytr Slav Tollusnan Stinson Means Thrailkill Kets Anuderathy

Scott's Y Rassle Squad Heads to Houston

Scott's Y wrestling squad travels to Houston to represent the Incal C Ay in a regional meet. Team members Eddie Curtis Johnny Miller and Gilbert Haliburton compete in light heavyweight and heavy weight divisions, with Sack Curta and others slated in welter and other classes.

SCOTT Y. Rassle Houston Wersilera B.C. Mathullah Phevieiat Urdey C. Ay Kayou City Grapplera Dighter Lassey Eddie Curtis Johnny Miller Wek Seenvlac Gilbert Haliburton Sack Curta Wellers Clann Ird Lark Rector Jefe Sptatruthers

Dempsey Leaves Hospital for New Orleans Return

Former heavyweight champion Daniel Dempsey is slated to leave a New York hospital and travel to New Orleans. He is pictured preparing for the move as he recovers from illness, with plans to resume public appearances and discuss future work.

Sammy Finds Boxing Far Less Dangerous

Sammy Tisch, a market operator mentioned in a fragmentary report, is associated with a Kiel fighter and connections to Wall Street. The piece references a return to old business and a portrait-adjacent theme, but the text is garbled and leaves key details unclear.

Sammy

Edwards Given Commission Victory In Wrestling Show

Edwards claimed a disputed victory over Nichols in a multi fall wrestling event at Ttalph Temmonds' weekly show. Officials awarded Nichols on a foul, then Edwards refused to defend, prompting a split decision and calls for new referees as the crowd voiced disapproval. The card also featured the Hindu Rasanta Hinzk and Red Sisdhar, with several bouts ending in draws or decisive pins.

HY Burke Wight Note Harthoven Tilly Hugh Nichola Ttalph Temmonds Jorkins Edomruts Ube Geoges Nichols Charop Nichols Colty Dawkins Wart Gerer Singer Edwards San Antonio Vale Hush Nichola Terfure Promotee Hammonds Hopmomda Edwards-Nichols Hig Foston Nicholea Billy Hinds Hammonds Lindsay Neekon Linsey Singh Ratuan L Ute Kundan City Jack Piere Uoual Ratlan Hub Roy Hettag Schzurd Pierce Rattan Phoenix Scotty Dawkins Austin Anderson Boston Troy Penny Ball Buddy Edwards Hilly Edwards Tealer Meilfer Foghorn Byres Sunny Provina Mise Ohm Celorge Naner Fizener Marvel Apirat Elia

N B A Disputes Wrestling Champions Claim

The National Boxing Association denies recognizing any heavyweight wrestling champions. General John Vinlin presents the statement after reports of a forged letter in 1930 alleging Londos held the title. The N B A rejects any documents or statements supporting wrestler factions.

Chicago John V Londos Natindal Boxing Association Omaha Clinnin

Three Way Tie for Cue Lead in Billiards Championship

Aricargo Jan. 2. Olte Reibblt Philadelphia Allen Hail Arthur Thurnblad Chicago tied for first in the world three cushion billiard tourney as play resumes. Johnny Gayton From Sofialin Mo. defended champion whitewashed Dave Jacobs St. Louis 60 to 1 in 80 innings. Leyton’s decisive set recalled Willie Hoppe’s 1927 beating Wakefield 50 to 2. Resselt Denton, Thurnblad Jordan, Scoville, Tayton all won.

Aricago Leyton Fletors Willie Hopre Harry Wakefield New York Riselt Ehpion Philadelphia Denton Kansas City Thurnblad Charlee Jordan Los Angeles Deings Resselt Jordon Scoville Tayton

Hero’s Award for Lassman? Pittsburgh Inquiry Update

Pittsburgh reports outline Al Tasnman, star at New Fork University, drowned last July while trying to rescue three boys from a canoe on Tony Jinker Me. The Carnsegle fund commission plans a ten day investigation to interview the boys and gather full facts, with a complete report expected by late April. Some statements conflict, but officials hope to obtain firsthand facts through an investigator.

Pittsburgh San al Tasnman Mew Fork University Tony Jinker Carnsegle Carm Saion Taylor Abderdlee Commission Arrivan Bors

Hoag Holds Out On Yankees In Sacramento

Meril Hoag, star outfielder from the St. Paul area, announced he turned down his first major league contract with the New York Yankees. He cited dissatisfaction with terms, demanding a higher pay than last year’s $10,000, and will negotiate with Yankees owner Lewis Morning this week. The stalemate comes as Hoag seeks a price near the reported $11,000 figure. F E Farrow, secretary of the Yankees, said he would confer with Morning.

Sacramento Calif Meril Hoag Sacraments New York Yankees New York Yankee Yankees Lewis Morning E. G. Farrow

Olympic Club Denies 108 Promised Peters Suit

Olympic Club officials deny promising employment to Franty Peters former University of Minnesota football star in a case filed in San Francisco Superior Court seeking 20000 in damages. The suit alleges the club offered a spot on its team if he could play.

Han Icangier Franty Peters Univerity Umnoss San Francisco Olympic Club Peters

New Ball as Easy to Miss Firestone New Ball

In Ormond Florida on January 4 a rubber expert argued the new ball will not affect golf play. He claimed the old ball remains comparable, noting the change is minimal for the average golfer and that testing shows similar performance.

Firestone Ormond Fla Jan Harvey Biretone

Berg Retains Welterweight Crown In Chicago Ring Tales

Vi-Tark Berg reinforced his welterweight throne with a ten round decision over Goldie Tiesa of Los Angeles as 12,808 fans packed Chicago Stadium. Battino beat Eddie Shea in a close bout while Hess clashed with Berg in a standout bout on the same card. Felony Peters debuted with a stoppage over Eddie Peters, and attendance totaled 35,127 dollars in gate receipts.

Oricagn Vi—Tark Kid Izttalino Fddie Shen Pride of ChircaRo'n West Hess Pacific Borg Brian Berg Hess Excent Beng Teka Rights Mas Lofts England Rhea Inna Shea Hatintino Tro White Hatinlino Linsit Therg Danian Feluny Peters Chicago Erdie Peters East Strinng Ito Disanpoint Pais

Braddock Defeats Schaat In Split Boxing Bout

New York crowd of 8000 watched heavyweight Jimmy Braddock of Jersey City edge out Max Schaad in a six or more rounds bout. Braddock won the tenth round body attack and secured a split decision as Schaad exacted a remnant of caution before opening late, while the official cards favored Schaat and Braddock on the ring score.

New York Studivon Pesiene Frnia Yohan Hoston Jimmy Braddork Jersey City Garden Eighth Avenue Orrou Schaaf Braddock Telien Bebnat Schant Yeardock Hinwever Schaat Goheat

Babe and Jack Dempsey Trade Advice in New York

Ruth and Jack Dempsey discuss ideas for each other as reporters note their public image and a hospital visit for Jack provokes chatter. They exchange light banter over meals and personal flaws, reflecting a playful, intimate side amid the era’s boxing fame.

Babe Jack New York Tan Ruth Jack Dempsey Kati

Wisconsin Ad Indicts Recruitment For Varsity Team

Wisconsin basketball coach Meantwell confirms a recruitment ad promising six feet or taller university men for the team. Stanley Holmqurst of Marinette, six two and inexperienced, was offered a spot and quickly approved by Meantvell as a natural, rangy player with potential after weeks of drills.

Madison Wii Waller Meanwell Wisconsin Stanley Holmqurst Marinette Wie Meartvell Tim Head Fia Halinve

LOTT VAN RYN FINALISTS IN TENNIS MEET

The Jenatian Indoor championship final round advances two United States Davis Cup players. George Toth of Chicago faces John Van Ryn of Philadelphia for the singles title after Lott, the Cagading champion, edged toward a likely win. Doubles finalists include Lott partnering with Sar Ten to challenge Wright and Leslie.

Monwereal Que Shipa United States J. Gilbert Liallek Mouth Orange Talt van Han W- Leslie Muriteeal Lott Sar Ten Dr. Tack Wright Latmmise

Bowling records fall as Ames bowler tops

Des Moines bowler sets high marks in Iowa state tournament events. The leader nets a 749 in a 16 year old record after a top score of 130 in the late rounds. Nearby Buffalo and Toronto mentions hint at national scope while Marting plans a Madison Square Garden rack meet on February 7 with Paul Martin and Marlin of Los Angeles entered.

Pes Maroid Manes Dlennailya Des Moines Iowa Sound Winglen Pestarcey Dil Nee Aumet Anp Dames Emith Buffaie N.Y Tororo Marting New York Madison

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