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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1931

Page

5

Infield Star Deviveros Traded to San Antonio Dinos

San Antonio Dinos announce the acquisition of infield star Deviveros from Oakland in a straight for Shortstop Leonard Dander. Deviveros, a fast infielder with league experience, batted .200 for Oakland last season and is praised for hustle and fielding through prior minor league play.

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Amateur and Pro Outboard Racing Split By Class

The national championships split amateur and professional divisions. Time trials may occur on a two and a half mile course with laps in both directions. The event, to be held October 16, 21 and 12, could take place in Santa Barbara or Oak Harbor California.

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Texas Open Women Golfers Shine at Alamo County Course

The San Antonio Women's Golf Association resumes weekly sessions next Sunday at Brackenridge Park. Hod Young, with a seven stroke handicap lead, won Friday's meet at Alamo County Elit course with a net 78, while Jane Wilson posted a gross 196 and net 80 for second.

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Turnesa wins 1925 Texas Open in dramatic finish

Johnny Turnesa captured the 1925 Texas Open at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio with a dramatic 284 total after a tense final round. Joe Turnesa and MacDonald Smith battled for the title as crowds watched from roofs and trees, with Smith forcing an almost decisive last-hole playoff before Turnesa secured victory.

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British racer Campbell vows new speed run

In New York on January 24 Campbell, the British racer Roe, arrives after planning a high speed attempt to exceed 231.552 mph in Florida. He says luck may end his life but remains confident, aiming to depart Friday for Daytona Beach to chase a record. Four prior drivers perished at similar speeds. Campbell is the sole survivor among five. He brings the 4110 horsepower car The Bird, seeking Daytons trek glory amid any financial issues surrounding the attempt.

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Chicago Plans Big Motor Speedway

A Chicago syndicate of sportsmen plans a large concrete automobile speedway near Janeau Fields, Crete, with a proposed expenditure of 4.5 million dollars. Filing of deals at a district office in Illinois became known today as the tract purchase proceeded.

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Stars Tripred in Coast Tourney

Los Angeles January 24 41 Some of golfdom's leaders remain after two rounds of the Motion Picture Industries 3200 open tourney. Only one front rank contender stayed to contest for the 100 first prize. Manero Yong led survivors. other notables included Ralph Guldahl and MacDonald Smith who exited in the first round. Several veterans and amateurs faded as gate receipts funded the prize pool.

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Sington Says Football Eases Life's Problems

Sington argues football builds character and mental discipline aiding daily life. He cites Alabama players Glenn Edwards and Rebby Mudd as top peers, praises Jones and Minnesota game memories, and recalls the Rose Bowl thrill when blocking and time felt endless.

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Tunney Denies It All As He Sails for Abroad

Former heavyweight champion James J. Tunney sails from New York aboard the Conte Blanca with wife Polly Lawler en route to Gibraltar Algiers and Nazilea on a two month voyage. He denies plans to join any exploration expedition or reenter the prize ring. Dr John Oliver La Gorce of Washington accompanies him. the National Geographic Society member may join the Asia project.

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Methodists Battle St Anthony's Five

In a weekend clash on the undefeated St Anthony's College court the Methodist team faced the St Anthony's Jackels in a tight contest. The Jackels carried a recent smooth run and aimed to extend their 15 game night win streak as the league spotlight shifted toward next week's Beacon Hill Hawks matchup in Alamo City.

Anthans's College Alamo City

Army League Victories Highlight Night Contests

Army League play saw Secon Medical Regiment defeat Beco Bight Artillery 50-25 while Twenty-third Infantry overwhelmed Dodd Field 43-15. Cooke led the second game with nine points, as Philips and Smith starred for Medicos, with Digging at center and Ward guards.

Secon Medical Regiment Beco Bight Artillery Brigade Twenty-Third Infantry Dodd Aiggins Medica Jed Philips Cooke The Tofantey Medicos Smith Swenty Min Nis Keang Hwardin Astley Ti Weltr Gilliland Ichardim Wed Word Fichl Ainloog Kielschos Stiller Riley Gray Saarelh

City League Title Hopes Sparked by 85 90 Defeat

In a City League clash at Woodinonki gym the Public Service Utilities upset by 5 points, 85 90, as Y M C A led scorers with 20 points amid tied standings for the league lead. Hawks’ late push amid lineup changes and coaching notes, while Trinity Meboiaty’s recent form figures.

Chevy Wlinu Y. M.C. Deriangles Texas Chiroproetie College Sands Public Service Utilities Woodinonki Gym Jack Neal Nash Webster Forweards Harris Eenrwon Wendland Wrianglis Miinn Ntexis Bish Wheelie Rovern Darnhoft Storktom Otoole Ruaris Officlrs Williamson Andrew

Junior Voks Defeat Woodlawn Mudhens in Junior League

In a junior league Fray at Woollawn Lake gym the Sidory Covier Junior Voks defeated the Woollawn Mudhens 29 to 11. Escobedo led scoring with 10 points, Artondondy added 8, and Rome scored 10 for the Mudhens. Other Voks players included Tamior-Escobedo, Villapreal, Arrenus, Gonzalea, Perez, Maddens-Menzier, Di Rocr, Tose, Bushell, Wimberly, Lanier-Sanchez, and Barlri Bune.

Sidory Covier Voks Woollawn Mudhens Woollawn Lake Gym Escobedo Artondondy Rome Taneups Tamior—Escobedo Villapreal Arrenus Tuner Gonzalea Perez Quards Maddens Menzier di Rocr Tose Bushell Wimberly Quarts Subsi Lanier Sanchez Barlri Bune

Duke Swims Again to Seek 1922 Olympic Team

Duke Kahanamoku, famed Hawaiian swimmer from the M12 and 1024 American Olympic giants squads, starts training in January 1922 aiming to earn a place on the Los Angeles Olympic team.

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Local Golf Opens Ahead at Texas Open Meet

Local golf action gathers pace as the Texas Open nears. At Stothenridge Park, Jack Speer and Pat O’Brien teamed to win a best ball match in 18 holes, while Cy Chamberlain and Jimmie Vincent defeated Sam Schuehler and Jimmie Morgan. At Willow Springs, Deland carded a hole in one on No. 33 but struggled elsewhere. Numerous matches are booked across two courses Saturday and Sunday ahead of the January 26 start, with strong spectator interest shown.

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Chicago Beats Loyola In Close Track Meet

University of Chicago defeated Loyola 47 to 38 in a dual meet at Bartlett gymnasium. Lelts set a mile record at 4:20.4, Enat tied the 100 yard dash record, and Chicago swept events in shot put, burdies, quarter and two mile runs, and mile relay. Cooney to Toledo.

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Naming of Atz as Manager Expected in Shreveport

Announcement that Jakey Atz, former Fort Worth and Dallas manager, will pilot Shreveport Sports in the Texas League baseball campaign was expected by Sunday editions. Shreveport officials Friday arranged for him to become manager, with Hap Moree taking the 1931 seat. Art Phelan, last year’s Shreveport manager, resigned to manage Fort Worth, succeeding Fronk Susdor.

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Trinity Canal Feasibility Report Declared Feasible

A feasibility finding was announced in a report to Major Milo P. Box U S Army Engineer detailing canalization of the Welnty river as part of the reclamation plan. The state commission stressed the project’s overall viability and potential benefits.

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