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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1931

Page

10

West Point recruitment storm swirls around Rhode Island star

Kenneth Golf, Rhode Island State backfield star, denies Army recruitment plans. Major Sasse says no coercion or steps taken. Wrightson confirms he did not know Golf before the controversy and only learned of him through Cadet Carroll, stressing no recruiting effort by him or others.

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Injured Poloist Succeeds in Returning Home

Earl Shaw and Cecil Smith among polo players mentioned after a game at Brackenridge Park. Shaw suffered a broken collarbone and was moved from hospital to his home Thursday morning with improved condition. Smith abandoned competition due to eye injury and inflammatory rheumatism but was reported feeling better.

Earl Shaw Brackenridge Park Austin Elcath Corps Alen Cecil Smith

Fortreighth and Forty-third Squadrons Clash in Kelly Field Basketball

Fortreighth Squadron defeated the Forty-third 54 to 35, while the Sixty-eighth Squadron routed the Forts-stevad squadron on Wednesday night at Kelly Field. Gage and Griffin of Wee Worts eighth squadron led with 3 and 4 points respectively. Luzier Li and Lawrence contributed for the winners with 14 and 11 points. Multiple other players and forward guards contributed in a high-scoring, mixed-up contest amid a crowded field night. The Thursday finale saw Vrreg-firet Squadron face Whirl Hi dteales and Tenth Bement Group in a separate tilt, with Sohoheim beating Copro 2 to a score of AT in QT as well.

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Loughran Suspension From Pennsylvania Boxing

Tommy Loughran former world light heavyweight champion and manager Jor Smith suspended by Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission after a match with Jack Grose. Commission cites conduct detrimental to boxing though reversal of verdict kept Loughran cleared in part. Suspension applies in New York as well, but Madison Square Garden bout with Max Bear Feb 5 still on.

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Ninth Infantrymen Clash With Ballinger Bearcats Next Wednesday

The Nile Infantry Manchuy unit faces Ballinger Bearcats in a next Wednesday night game at Fort Sam Houston. Ballinger coach Dallinger resigns after five years, with Teres Jen officiating and Brarte winning the previous matchup.

San Marcos Nile Infantry Manchuy Army League Ran Marstes Brarcats Fort Sam Houston Dallinger Ballinger Teres Jen Felton Ballinger Bearcats Lay Brarante

Girls League Opens With Fortunes Tilted by Early Matchups

In the opening round the league shows mixed strength with several teams favored to win as key players and matchups surface. Supporters expect competitive play despite uneven early results and influential rosters shaping initial standings.

First American Newspaper Cartoon and Colonial Unity

The piece describes Benjamin Franklin's Join or Die cartoon in The Pennsylvania Gazette and its role in urging colonial unity against France. It notes repeated reprints over twenty years and a call for readers to write for explanations about the cartoons. It also includes a mathematical aside on clock hand movement and a reader invitation.

Benjamin Franklin Franklin Pennsylvania Gazette France

Among the Bowlers in the Ladies Nine Match

The report covers a Ladies Nine league at Cuener alley with high scores and lineups. Names include Meyers Tarsittan, Cleaners, Gills, Forter, Sniellen, Meyers, Kelis, Wernetie, Patel, Beyer, Hagenod, and Shelia among others. Results note a near break even on pins and a second match Wednesday at Sure ner alleys with Ree Boros and Shelia prominent in the lanes.

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Lone Referee to Preside Friday Wrestling Card in Grudge Bout

One referee, likely named just before midnight, will preside as Basanio Singh and George Gaver meet in a top bout Friday night in the Nichole Edwards promotion. Promoter Hammond and the wrestling commission dismiss the lone-referee plan as a failure, citing past inertial calls. Sixteen candidates for the third man include Tock Gormon of Toledo. he will face Renny Holt in a two out of three falls match. Preliminary events list Frenchy Ballue vs Jack Pierce and Christy Pierce against Burday in weight-class battles.

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Jackets stretch win streak to seventeen with 53 31 victory

St Anthony College Yellow Jackets under Altin Julian won 53 to 31 at home against the Forty first Squadron of Kelly Field. Julian scored 24, Kuzek 5, Branley 13, Fitzsimons 7 while Christie led Kelly Field with 10 and Mack 14.

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Kansas cancels invitational track meet and events

Kansas announces the discontinuation of the unital invitational interscholastic track and field meet at Lawrence along with four high school events. University of Kansas athletic director F C Allen cites policy alignment with the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges as the reason.

Southwestern Holds Weekly Cage Meet Georgetown Jan 20 1925

Southwestern University hosts an invitational high school basketball tournament at Seorge Town with nine nearby teams including Litte High School. J Kidd director of physical training notes last Saturday's opening event was a success and Florency High School captured the cup.

Southwestern Georgetown Teras Hulto Soulbrrertero University Cumnexim Seorger Town J. Kidd Southwestern University Texas Kidd Florency High School

Berg Perlick Set To Fight For Lightweight Title

Berg and Perlick prepared for a world lightweight championship bout in Madison as Hesminn Perlick from Kalamazoo Michigan trained for the Friday clash. Abilene school extended its win streak with a 30 to 12 victory over Albanyville.

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Post resumes wrestling show at Fort Sam with Eddie Wort card

Nat Savage from Louisville headlines a San Antonio showdown against Sted Lyons on Eddie Wort’s wrestling bill at the War Department theater. The program features two semi finals with Shay vs Pete Coriel and Charlie Heard, opening with Ken Howell versus TM half-Love. Bouts begin at 2:30 with a rearranged arena for clear battlefield view.

Nat Savage Louisville Maulerie San Arnfonio Sted Lyons Dock Ericiaté Eddie Wort War Department Fort Sam Fleaston Ted Shay Pete Coriel Charlie Heard Ken Howel-Tor Harcell

Fight results headline from New York event

In New York, Rory stifled Wesloa at the local venue, stopping Cowboy Firooks. The card featured key bouts with Kon and Arthur delivering strong performances before a packed crowd in Texas.

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Gallagher Replaces Scozza for Feb 4 Chicago Bout

Marty Gallagher a heavyweight from Washington D C has signed to fight Terry Johnvot of Chicago in a 20 round bout set for February 4 in Chicago Gallagher replaces Lov Scazza Buffalo in the matchup the details come from a U F I report dated January 20

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Denny Shute Wins Texas Open in Open Stroke Play

Denny Shute tied the Texas Open record at Brackenridge, shooting a 69 on the front and 73 on the final round to finish as the ninth Texas Open champion. Al Espinosa and Neal McIntyre tied for second, with Dudley at 280 and Manero, Turpen, and Forrester close behind. The article notes Shute’s sudden return to form after a Florida swing and confirms the 1930 Texas Open title with Brackenridge as the venue.

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Enrollment Surges as Texas Interscholastic League Grows

Texas schools in the Interscholastic League rise to nearly six thousand enrollments, with 5863 schools now listed and fees adjusted after registration. Roy Henderson notes steady growth from 24 to about 6000 schools since 1902, charting a long-term expansion across decades and cohorts.

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Rattlers Book Series in Mexico Announcement

The Se. Macy's University Thattlers published a definite notice of engagement in Mexico on February 19. Coach Bonea Irvin announced a five game layout with Schreiner Institute Mountaineers in Kelilay and Ber riville. Preparations include practice and travel by Conchirri Lakes nung men to prep for weekend games.

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Army League basketball results at Dark Spin Mansion auditorium

The Second Signal Company and the Second Field Artillery Brigade split wins in Army league play. The Signaler defeated the Second Field Artillery Brigade 33 to 6, while the Medicos beat the Ninth Infantry 35 to 27. Caniff led scoring with 15 points. Higrine had 13 for the Medicos. Lineups list players by company and position. officials included Gill as referee.

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