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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1931

Page

6

Weather Stops Early Games and Delays Baseball Debut

The first scheduled New York Giants exhibition in Dallas was frozen out as snow and cold hindered travel and practice. The Giants and Dodgers delayed their Dallas debut, with teams postponing Saturday’s exhibition and planning to train in warm conditions until weather permits.

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Favor Three in Midwest Track Title Race

In Madison Wisconsin March 74 three teams Michigan Utahioia and Ohio State dominate the 1931 Western Conference track title race at the University of Wisconsin field house. The Wolferinos qualified three in sprints distances and hurdle events and enter as favorites as Wisconsin’s title defense chances dim after captain Bill Henke withdrew with a pulled muscle.

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Collier Returns to U S Sport Scene

In a delayed return to American athletics, Collier plans to renew competition after a lacuna in his career. He filed entry for a key event and will compete under the Beslan Athletic Association near the Mediterranean coast, with a history tied to Brown University.

Brown By Beslan Athletic Ansociay Mabert Col

Blindfold chess milestone and elephant stunts headline

A Russian chess master reportedly set a blindfold exhibition world record in New York City on Apel 27, 1824, directing 20 players without sight. The piece also mentions Miss Marika Farce lifting an elephant during a Hippodrome stage act, plus a curious soapfinding anecdote linked to a Forestat Friend tale.

Alexander Ajekhiye Chessmiastee Marika Farce Hippodrome Theater New & Ele City Miss Farra

Lanier Faces Irving In Senior High Basketball Series

Sidney Lanier junior high basketball clinches City Series title with 14-1 run, defeating Washington Irving in Lanier arena. Key Lanier players Hamirez Tinduzuez and Nera led scoring. Irving’s Uetoan and Englion guarded well. Lanier’s lineup included Modriguez, Nigra, Binns, Ipelng-Navarro, and Her nantes, with Sanchez and Exzlisb contributing early. Referee Frank Vena officiated as Lanier sought momentum ahead of the next game against Sage.

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Manes Kayoes Mickey Macias In Corju y Christi Fight

Martig Manes wins by kayo over Mickey Macias in the main event at Corjuy Christi Friday night. An exhibition by Jaele Srey preceded the card. In other notes Bil Benats defeated Carter in four rounds, Warren won on a foul over Cowboy Henry, and Jimmy Carineas drew with Western 11 in a six round semi final.

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Canzoneri Trimmed In Non Title Scrap

Marek Canzoneri, the defending champion, barely avoided defeat as Sam Fuller of Fastun outboxed him over ten rounds. Fuller mounted a strong lead, delivering 13 1/2 punches to Canzoneri’s 12 1/2 in a cautious bout with Canzoneri showing resilience but suffering no official loss in his record.

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Lewis Named Director of Chicago Stadium Board

Lewis, longtime boxing figure, is named director and future match maker of the Chicago Stadium Corporation. After three decades in boxing, he served as promoter, manager, and finally matchmaker, guiding fighters including Charlie White, Kid Herman, and Pal Spore.

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Petal Afe Paints K.0. On Heeney In Bout

In Dethont March 36 veteran champ Petal Afe defeats Heeney in a hard fought weight class bout. The referee Al Tay calls a clean knockout after rounds of exchange at Olympic arena. Heaney is unable to answer the bell as Petal Afe improves to near decisive victory.

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Stars Batte In 4-A Meet At Bates College

In a chaotic summary, four athletic stars show fading form as 4-A events unfold. Leaders from Bates College and nearby institutions struggle for top spots amid unclear results and scattered notes.

Miss Hadfield and Miss Orcott Meet at Port Woldets

Fragmented text records a page with names Miss Hadfield Miss Orcott and others in a garbled note. It mentions Algusui ni Florida and Milwaukee like places, and a ceremonial or meeting context. The public notice style is unclear but indicates a gathering or treaty reference with Port Woldets and a Monroe Detier.

Crowd braves cold to see mat show

Large crowd fills Exposition arena to watch wrestling cards featuring Sauer versus Nichols and Ratton against Boldy. Sauer wins after a tense fall sequence as Nichols struggles to reach the ropes. other bouts include Vardiel drawing with McCain and Coleman defeating Tony in a classic display amid crowd chatter and referee decisions.

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Wald tennis cams and palm beach volley results

In a muddled report from Wald and Palm Beach venues, Mare 7 volleyball and a tennis match are noted. Shere xamex shows Phe Vath Clann defeating the Matraos with scores around 1% to 4, 3 to 1, and 8 to 1, though many names remain unclear.

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Jim Thorpe Named Oil Promoter in Lang Beach

Jim Thorpe, an American athlete, is listed as president of the Oil Petroleum Syndicate, with over 100 acres formerly controlled by Gilbert Beesemyer interests in East Uawiherse district. A director is Thorpe’s cousin, V.S. Thorpe, Hawthorne police chief.

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Griffiths Wins Narrow Decision in Chicago Heavyweight Bout

In Chicago the young heavyweight Griffiths defeats Levinsky by a disputed decision before 15,006 fans. Griffiths solidly landed lefts and rights, earning six rounds to Levinsky’s one, while taxes cut the gross $640,000 prize down to about $26,000 for Griffiths. Levinsky, paid a percentage of the receipts, saw little of the final purse.

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Hornets Edge Denton In Narrow Senior Boy Final

Athens Migh Sell Mourne and San Jacinto of Houston staged a tense race for the 1937 senior boys basketball crown. Hornets guards and Tompkins led Denton’s defense, while Lonpking and Tynew anchored Athens and San Jacinto’s balanced attacks. Semifinal play sees Athens vs Yancey and San Jacinto vs Plainview with tight scoring and late surges.

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Hornsby Promises Best Hitting Club in Majors

A foggy, aside laden report from Avalon Gatatdina Island previews the Chicas Cabal baseball team’s aim for a dominant hitting lineup this season. Starters like Wilson and others show strong form, with injuries and lineup reshuffles noted as potential obstacles to a peak offense.

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Big League Exibitions and Spring Training Notes

March reports from camps highlight lineup changes and prospects for the Yankees, Braves, A's, and Tigers. Coaches, managers, and players discuss spirit, talent, and readiness as rosters shuffle, with focus on catching, pitching depth, and early practice games.

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