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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1931

Page

5

Three Cities Remain In Running For Boxing Match

Promoters Max Schmelins and Younis Stribling announced they would not move the heavyweight bout to New York. They said ciudades Chicago Philadelphia or Detroit could host if needed, stressing profits must support the milk fund, and noting New York’s boxing commission stance.

Miam!, Inc TNS Max Schmelins Younis Stribling Damon Runyon Farneworth New York Jerry City Philadelphia Detroit George Getz Line Boxing Commission Rarhier Thio ‘Batik Wan

Untitled college basketball recap fragment

Fragmentary list of college basketball scores and teams from various schools and regions. The garbled OCR shows teams like Iowa, Oklahoma, Colorado, California, Washington and others with scattered scores such as 87 to 64 and 47 to 64, reflecting a broad round of results rather than a single coherent game report.

Marsions Chienes Uial Saene Pat Tella Iowa Genttal Penn Nowa Dotimue Gelnnell Oklahoma AeSdahatten Dt AL Baldit Friesen Iona Kent Phish Bert Covina Colorady Colorado Aggies N. Eh Agriey Dingham Levan Xouneth Wenton Ban Marcan ‘Tetrnera Dahon St Parte Parte Coer Weac Yewan Feihe Abiiens Enrimian

County League Sharply Boosts Title Hopes After Win

County league action left the Tirarea two games ahead after a 26-28 victory by the Bure Mintale Tadians over Mamo Heights Muley. Endicalt led with 701 points as Fikes and Smith scored seven and eight. Wil ling and Haghey added four each, while other listed players and lines reflect a high-scoring, rugged game from the era.

Mamo Heights Muley Bert Bam Houston Bure Mintale Tadians Hy Hexar County Tirarea Ted Fikes Smith Hetla Hwleg Willing Haghey Linens Harlondale Fikex Endicott Wiggins Rawl Gimes Mama Heights Teite Wik Yarns Maphes Venter Dirsaline Anil Waaysan Eunria

Berg Beats Perlick In Welterweight Clash At Mallory

Jackie Berg known as the Whitechapel Whirlwind defeated Herman Perlick by unanimous decision in a welterweight bout at Mallory Inst. Berg claimed a one round edge in the opening minutes and withstood Perlick’s late pressure, claiming a $800 crowd ovation. Berg cited a sore shoulder as a possible factor in his performance. Herrera of El Paso drew a bloody decision with Sam Dorfman in the semi final.

Les Ap New Xone Jen Jack Kid Tlerg Ruby Robert Wilzslimmons Vow Whitechapel Malllyou Herman Perlick Kalumn Serlink Lerg Derg Sonklin Thun Verlick Berg Prrlick Jackie Terman Herrera Int Derfman Senor Hersern

Dark Horses in Golf Meet Dark Horses in Golf Meet

Report covers a tight round with multiple pars and birdies among players including Speer Shute Espinosa and Hin. Highlights note Speer birdies on the par four and Shute close calls, while Espinosa posts a 60 for 18 holes and a strong showing overall. Attendance and receipts remain modest with a weekend follow-up anticipated.

Abe Espinosa Lenny Shute Espinosa Cari Ior Bhyte

Boxing results from city bouts across the nation

Multiple small bouts reported with winners by points or knockout. Jack Killberg outpointed Merman Perlick in New York. Ton Proncts defeated Pete De Grasse. Walter Pickerd won in Indianapolis. other cards list defeats and draws across Buffalo Milwaukee Chicago and Los Angeles with several names and locations.

Drosa New York Jack Killberg Eng- Joni Merman Perlick Kalamasee Mich Kid Proncts Italy Pete de Grasse Tony Herrera Mexico Sammy Doronan Drew Tuffalo Dbad Tesler Terre Mute Ind Sony Seckett Toonto Indianpolis Walter Pickerd Indianapolis Frankie Tillings Mont Tow Vine Enga Einrty Focbes Milwaukee Rking Tevinsky Chigasp Harey Dillon Conailh Chicago Battling Boze Birmingham Sin Tid Daran Pittehsirajie Pilly Rose Cincin Inati Jimmy Keliz Pitter Daugh San Pc Teat sTaAck Santa Monica Calif Bobby Vineral Anitoare Oki Tinlyweol Jese Terezrinn Nora Mesicn Teeny Miller Tate Angeles Slecklematten Gorin Janes Akron Ohio Atike Heck For Tan

Bowling Lames' Ninety Ninth League Match Report

In a Friday match at the Turner alleys Mueller’s edged Cibolo in the Ladies' Sinnipen Hague division. Mueller led 16 to win after a four-pin swing, with first-game scores of 47 48 29 44. Teams listed captains and players including Mueller captain Hauster Treiber Munk Himon Delninger Dellner Breil Amandl LaBroche Carter Litle Gilhem Forstnid Kneapper Hern EB Kneapper A Sel weles Boen Belbolds Bellcher and others. Ads for the Lale Mora event and Sunday results noted.

LAMES Plesing Lin Whalout F. &. Muelters Sinnepin Hague Turner Muellera Intel Mueller Menier Hauster Tretber Munk Himon L. Delninger T.dellner Breil Amandl LaBroche Carter Gilhem Forstnid Kneapper Hern A. Selweles Boen Belbolds Bellcher Set

Clean Tactics On Mat Get Applause

Tasanta Singh the slippery Hindu fought George Sauer in a true-out-of-three wrestling match at Stalph Hara imonds' mat show. Sauer, from Cincinnati, wore Singh down with leg strands and arm holds, earning a decision in 1 hour 1a minutes amid a crowd’s cheers.

Burke Tasanta Singh Allah Shorty George Sauer Cincinnati Stalph Haraimonds Sauer Masked Marvel Tudis Sanocin Singh Haromer Tods Marbe M Ginglr Kirongle Ivith Bauer Emi Konsan City Abi Senbwinilop Tritian Johnny Memw Joe Mayer Pete Cardiel McCain Wan Pinner Tinver Dinelly Seccumbre Cariel Jack Garin Veledo Ueony Uennian Gorman Uenny Bolt Molt Atty Ted Lindsay Shreveport “Terror Jack Pierce Denver Eddie Challenger Jackson Miss Mrenehy New Oirleans Seccmd Takuyen Anl Hyenkom Leslie Pheiffer Indany Foghorn” Byenss Sunny” Dering

City Leaguers In Two Games

In Friday night action St John Tuberans edged Ure dock Nent Nash Salesmen 27 to 20 while Lanxel Heights Methodists rolled to a 32 to 0 victory over the Pride C’s. Salesmen top scorer 23 points led the evening, with detailed lineups listed for St John’s and Laurel Weights Methodist. Officials included Andrews and Gill.

St. Tohny Tuberans Nash Salesmen Lanxel Heights Methodists Pride C Woodlawn Jake Gre Huenrostra Taraine Ripte Teured Ho Snore Ni Neal Turner St. John’s Seestler Dodgen Jackson Mewher Duebnene Laurel Beamer Dixon Quanty Triple O's Barajas Fordyce Dee Tron Alemiuiro Me-Cor Salas Moelienbrach Cisneros Halsoon

New Orleans Handicap Draws Big Field at Fair Grounds

New Orleans January 31. The New Orleans Handicap, one of its richest races of the American winter season, drew a fleet field of thoroughbreds and society folk for its running today at the Fair Grounds. The purse is 10,000 and a fine cup which must be won by the same owner to become his permanent property. Several horses stood as favorites though none led the list firmly, with Maytag, Skirl, and Jims Morgan among heavily backed contenders. The field includes many noted jockeys and trainers as listed.

Orleans New Orleans Trea Ca Southland Maybtag Uo. Whitney Skirl Mose Goldbiaut Jims Morgan Dounny Wreezel Pinstime Pinyerty Disturb McDermott Tinnny Alfran Witsgetl Skrl Mr Tones Stoyni Layland Paul Wangan Kichned Latrician Marian Dr. Fischer Whistle Any Trenick Tovkel Glare Hiselwr Dinah Old Unart Cannon Galanin Landolt Harn Sua

St. Johns Goalers Beat Boerne 57 to 26

A mangled score item shows St John Lutherans defeated Boerne with a final 57 to 26. Lineups and player names are garbled but indicate Boerne players Vollereeht Philly Blackburne Adler Boloveppy and St Johns Aerkbarde Luureen Hans Sale with varied jersey counts.

ST. John's Boerne St. John Lutherans Sletentet Boerne St. John'e Gyuy Vollereeht Ud Philly Blackburne Adler Boloveppy Koards St John'ss Aerkbarde Gtao Luereen Hans

Hall Beats Layton for Second Place in Championship

In Chicago, Hall of Chicago defeated Johnny Layton to secure second place in the world’s target cushion billiard championship tourney. The event saw Zin Saung Chiengon win with a 60 to 2 score in 2 innings, amid a tense late-night session.

Hall Layton Chicago

Lake Worth Golf Championship Won By Yates In 36-Hole Match

Yates defeated A L Stover of Windsor Ontario 16 and 1 to win the annual Lake Worth golf championship in a scheduled 36 hole final. Ro chester star golfer Nates from Palm Beach Teacs noted for his win at the event.

YATES Palm Teacs Fin Cri -—Avihue Buicky Nates Rochester Star Galfer Wriday Lake Worth A. L. Stover Windsor Onthrie

England to Stage High Stakes Golf Tour in England

Robert E Tarlem of the PGA tour bureau announced England will host five prize tournaments just before the British Open at Carnoustie. The first event in mid May at Southport offers 800 prize money, with a Leeds stop the next week featuring 5000, followed by the Open Week in early June drawing numerous American players.

Robert E Tarlem Professional Golfers Association of Amelia Leday England Carnoustie Southport East Prlart Harlow Cowry Leeds

Miller Gets Coach's Job At Naval Academy

At Atolis Missouri January 31 the rank of Edroc R Miller as end coach of football at the naval academy was approved to play by Rear Admiral S Robinson superintendent Miller appointed for one year under the new academy coaching plan with all coaches retained under the arrangement

Onlrecane Service Atolis R. C. Miller S. Robinson Miller

Polo Championship Delayed Awaiting Better Weather

The Southwestern Circuit polo championship, set to start Sunday, is postponed due to forecasted poor weather. Cape Jack Hettinger of the San Antonio executive polo committee said a new start is likely within a week as officials monitor conditions.

Jack Heltinger San Antonio Bury Hettinger Etn

Ice Hockey Thriller Amid Ill-Fated Fatal Incident

Bruce Ellsworth leads Main Avenue Muttminca to a decisive win over Alama Delente as a fatal accident looms. The game at Sen Medre rink featured battles for league standings with Ellsworth securing key saves and Lineups showing Main Avenue and Alamo Heights facing tough checks. referees and officials cast a veil over the mood as teams chase progress amid tragedy.

Bruce Ellsworth Ali Muttminca Alama Delente Yiales Wits Ban Antoile Wue Youne Elle Main Avenue Blancherd Goaie Lewis Cealer Nichols Marahauga Sini Alamo Helghta Wenderson Tudper von Leno Carr Ceney Thorpe Goodwin Romeea Spence Young Alamo Helshta Slough Stwrman Sarrain Helala—stewart Beard Moter

Hawks Clash in Galveston Saturday Shows Snowy Rivalry

GHIROS in Galveston for Saturday clash as the Sno. Antonio Hawks meet the Santa Fe team in a high profile matchup. Franks prepare for Houston trip following a loss to the Vows ton Trianglea. Sunday afternoon they travel to Ferns City for a game with the Ambnasa ors.

Ghiros Galveston Salveston Toso Chiropinelie College Hawks Sno. Antonio Santa Fe Tony Uouston

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