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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1931

Page

47

Boxing and wrestling chaos fan debate rockets through town

The piece lampoons referee shortages and crowd unrest at wrestling events and mocks legislative moves to regulate boxing. It notes lobbying for more referees, mentions Philadelphia and New York boxing rules, and questions the surge of home grown champions like Moxie Schmeting while pondering a return to simpler days.

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Amateur's Light Cup finalists clash at Brackenville

Jack Speer, recently from Houston and former Texas amateur champion, shot 70 to close within one of par in an exhibition at Brackenville Park. The card set the scene for the tenth annual Texas Open stroke play, to be held at the park next Friday to Sunday, with Speer among a rising field of contenders and a crowd of hundreds watching the links action.

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St Anthony's Easy Winner Over Altons City Teague

St Anthony's Mellowjackets dominated their foe in a college court game Saturday. Jul in scored 16 points as Anthony's built a large lead and the second team played briefly.

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Reiselt Wins Fourth Game in Cue Tourney

Reiselt of Philadelphia won his fourth straight match in the national three-cushion billiard tournament, defeating Charley Snedan of Los Angeles. The late rally cut his opponent's lead, but Reiselt pulled ahead 40 to 28 before a closing burst by Snedan.

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Indians Sign Haven For Mound Work In San Antonio Saga

The San Antonio club announced trading second baseman Mike Dondero to Daklant for Heroig Cavie ros and purchasing right handed pitcher Hiv Haven from the Western league. Haven, 23, begins his third pro season after winning 11 games last year with a weak Western league team. His era was 2.91 and he walked 61, hit three, with 0 home runs allowed in 38 innings in the season starter. Giants connection noted as he left for two weeks with New York.

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Austin Faces Major Fray in Light Cup Showdown

Austin heads into a high stakes clash at 2 PM without star Grif Susie as it meets the Avon Freebooters. The match pits two crack teams in the nomeligh goal tournament with intense scoring and handicaps. Switch from Lloua joins the Western Conference lineup amid recent turmoil.

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Fool on that promise echoes through the circuit

A terse note hints at a promise broken within the circuit, signaling a dispute or setback tied to ongoing plans. No clear names or dates are provided, but the fragment suggests tension around commitments and outcomes in a technical or organizational setting.

Galdahl Texas Youth in Match Play Finals

Galdahl Texas Youth advances to match play finals as Ally Wood and Tony Manero win key rounds. Upsets mark the semi finals with Gulati edging Libiz and Dutra defeating Clark while Manero and Searall clash in the California Counters event.

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Potsy Clark Named Indiana Football Coach

Chicago reports Potsey Clark alias Dotsy Clark, noted as Dutker University coach and athletics director, is set to become Indiana University football mentor. Officials declined comment as details surface of a $10,000 yearly package and Clark’s prior tenure at Butler and Minnesota among top players.

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TIE FOR LEAD IN FIRST HALF IN SPANISH AMERICAN LEAGUE

The Spanish American League standings show a tie for first place as clubs Chagultenes and The Spanish American each hold 4 2 records. A single game will decide the-half champions at water mote, then two half games are set Sunday at Woollawn Inke gym.

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Local School Roundup and Basketball Notes

In a busy Monday card at Kelly field court several prep teams faced flu related absences with St. John's and Highland Taasienokie linking in opening games. Coach Morris Pipkin's 90 Inning Trownevilla Teagles hung on for a 24-22 win over Harlingen Cardinals as Tuttene led scoring and new signees from Beaumont and Wilkes Barre shuffle rosters. Triple O meets at Woodlawn gym for a noon meeting while plans for further signings and a shift in the Indians roster are noted. Smith's injury update is reported from a local hospital with Williams details.

Kelly Field Hangae Camp Normale Ginks Wé Sa St. John's Ana State Hospital Nursea Halele Barbere Sparta Nema Herrera Meawnice Fitkin Brownasyitae Tex Jon Morris Pipkin Trownevilla Teagles Harlingen Cardinals Relnta Tuttene

Exposition Park Driving Range to Install Moodlights

Graham Tess, operator of Exposition Park colt driving range, announced Saturday plans to install Moodlights within two months and to add other improvements. Ross recently stocked new clubs and belts and offers free instruction. a former Dallas pro will help. In San Benito, Grady Reynolds’ Greyhounds beat Gom Wilann 32 points leader Roberto tallied 32 points for Benito.

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Alamo League doubleheader charts Alamo City action

In Clarfce and Beacon Hill Hawks face Harlandale Ep worth in Woollawn Tako gym Monday night as Prospect High leads the Alamo League standings after a narrow win last week. Edinburg Edinburg 26 Mission 14 opens the Valley interscholastic season with a 20 to 14 victory before about 1000 spectators.

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Scoring Ace Flings Five Points In Loss at Fort Worth

Jan 24 Arkousis Rororhneka led T. G. UL Frogs to their first win of the season, 30 20, over Fort Worth foes. Feoga led 17 12 at the half as Sav dedks and Abe dane contributed, but the Progs struggled to convert shots and free throws, missing many chances and finishing with 46 percent from the line.

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Strickland’s late goal shocks Texas 44 43

In a tense Baylor Texas clash, Strickland delivers a last shot from center, lifting Baylor to a 44 43 win as Texas hands fall after a tied first half and a slugfest second half. Key players include Raymond Strickland, Thayer, Teller Bull Hiking, Fomby, and Elkins in a high dramatic finish.

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