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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1931

Page

7

Air Corps captures high-goal polo honors at winter meet

San Antonio Air Corps won the high-goal polo title Sunday at Brackcoridee Park with a 6 to 4 victory over the San Angelo Rainbows, aided by a seven-goal handicap edge. Lieutenant Cra starred with four goals, Heverly four, and Captain Hasty one. Baylor Kuykendall of San Antonio suffered non life threatening injuries when his horse toppled. Fredericksburg won the low-goal final despite Kuykendall’s accident as Getz aided San Antonio with four goals and Burke and Radcliffe also scoring.

Afr Corps San Antonio San Angelo Kuyhondall Kuyhondail Anslip Fort Sem Ifouston Austnittam Auta Air Corps San Angela Saest Cra Heverly Piso Hasty Pcere de Tesere San Angelo Air Corps House Lir Beverly Gilmore Mather Ceveyrvee Li Craw Featherstone Oliver B Fredericksburg Buykendall Getz

Sixteen Cage Teams in Catholic Tournament

Eight additional teams join Lerela amhgol basketball tourney, bringing total to 16. Leading entrants include St. Theresa Hutchinson Kan Augstinian High Carthage N Ko St. Michael's Fenricus Okla Oval Wheeling Vian Brothershich St Benedict's Academy St Joseph Mich Huntington Ws A the sionter of the Me shipeme of Louis syne.

Lerela Amhgol Theatest Tutrante St. Theresa Hutchinson Kan Augustinian High Carthage N. Ko St. Michael's of Fenricus Okla Oval High Wheeling Viian Brothershich St Henedict's Academy Ofia St. Joseph Mich

Ripley traversal scene reported in fragmented list

Fragmentary OCR lists many Greek styled toponyms and personal names alongside technical terms. The shuffled string reads as a chain of place and unit labels with no clear event or outcome. No coherent reporting of actions, dates, or actors beyond geographic or organizational tags.

Archers Defeat Golf Drivers in Distance Battle

At Olmos Basin municipal practice course Archers outpaced Golf Drivers in distance led by James Ducesher who lofted 239 yards and Nammy Sehneid ers golf drive on the 29 yard mark while Bebeeider and Fred Sutmans topped archers 80 to 65 in points. Nearly 150 balloons entered in balloon batting drew a 300 strong crowd in cold weather.

Sunda Noel Ngeot Olmos Basin James Ducesher Nammy Sehneiders Bebeeider Fred Sutmans Ducesbee H. U.travis Ty Cobb

OLR National Capitol Mortgaged to a Dutch Lender

A historic note describes an 1824 act authorizing the District of Washington to raise 31.5 million to meet a subscription. The loan from Daniel Crommelin & Son of Amsterdam used the District of Columbia as security, with events in 1830 revealing a curious state of early U.S. finance.

OLR National Capitol Congress District of Washington Daniel Crommelin & Son Amsterdam Holland District of Columbia United States

At Last Why Wrestling Is Popular No Gambling

Los Angeles Mant 4 Strangler Lewis former heavyweight champion cites renewed interest in wrestling. He says it stems from eliminating gambling though not entirely with fewer large wagers. Others offer reasons from facial contortions to college-educated fans, and the draw of famous former football players.

Los Angeles Strangler Lewis Carezzi Joe Saceldi Bave

Mexico Club and Guerras Win in Forfeit Victory

The Mexica Racers of San Antonio received three forfeit points over the Tigers who failed to appear at San Pedro Park for their scheduled clash in Girard communities. Mexico Club advances to the state mercer finals and will face the winner of the Worthy and Dallas teams in a key semifinal.

Mexica Raccer Pluy San Antonio Tigers San Pedro Park Girard Crineries Mexico Atate Gorcer Finat Garte Partworth Dallaak Angiber San Antonio Une Iverrs Ambulance Company Arfeat Galveston Eagles Gorsscana Texans VPI Dellas Mallan Toiler Mihert Hooer Weimer Tek Harrell Chady Adkins Herman Roshear Lefty Fuhr Dallas Trap Marse Teonard Breedlove Farmeraville Sookir Texm Mote

Kilnocg Blues end season with win over Chapultepecs

The Kilnocg Blues close their basketball year with a 60 32 victory over the Chapultepecs of the Haanul American league. In 8 games the Blues go 2 9 while totaling 133 points to 1020 for the opponent. Keretzer leads with AGI points.

Kilaoe Mleen Chapultepecs Chapultepece Blues Keretzer

Women Start Golfing Test in Han Antonio Play

Women compete for the right to represent the municipal course at Han Antonio in a local golf event. The match begins Monday at Vrackenejdxe Park with an 18-hole schedule on Sunday and Monday. Participants include Mrs. Young Miss Lnaille Catena Miss Tay Cally and Lucille Habilech among others.

Han Antonio Apa Alx Vrackenejdxe Park Maumo Ity Entranta Mra. Young

Main Avenge Buffalo Track Team Aims to Repeat Title

Main Avenue Buffalo trackmen train daily at Garrett field under Assistant Coach Cecil Burnett aiming to repeat district laurels. They plan to compete in events including 100 and 220 yard dashes, 440 and 880 yard runs, hurdles, broad jump, and relay at Fort Worth, Kerrville, and the Texas Relays in Austin. Star Hico Hlutler rides a knee injury but is expected to return. recent dual meet at the University of Texas saw strong performances from Plewing Koontz Woods Schrimscher and others.

Heying Main Avenue Buffalo Garrett Field Teo Cecil Burneit Nile Rol Crimson Kerrville Schreiner Institute Texas Burnett Bulls University of Texas Ranagers Plewing Koontz Woods Schrimseher Avenae Fleming Schrimscher Censhaw Statle Smith

Gould and Wright win United States court tennis doubles title

Merrier Jay of New York and William Wright of Philadelphia win the United States court tennis doubles championship. They defeat Teho Relle and Edward M. Edwards, with other finalists eliminated in earlier rounds. Banquet remarks praise the victory and outline the event details.

Merrier iJay New York Willian Wright Philadelphia United Staton Jary Teho Tc Relle Edward M.edwards Hiness Riith Pland Wright W. Wightram Brazier Heston Yeaterday Edward Smithe Xeral Crorge

Barbat Shines in Gym Ahead of 20 Round Main Event

New Orleans welterweight Char lie Tarbat completed training for the 20 round title bout against Thefly Kid Gilbert on Promoter Fob Warresn card at Beethoven hall Hartat. Darby and Al Yerm meet in the six round main prelim. Two four round bouts pair Jimmy Scarmoza with Bathing Curry and George Dilworth with Willie Jewle. A battle royal opens the show with Teri Srannon refereeing.

Max Schmeling Jane Moulay Charlie Tarbat New Orleans Thefly Kid Gilbert San Antonio Fob Warresn Beethoven Hall Hartat Ween Fank Way Faater Darby al Yerm Jimmy Scarmoza Bathing Curry George Dilworth Willie Jewle Teri Srannon Hota

Dixie sports take weasure of eagles win on gravel pit diamond

A Sunday afternoon game at Prsckenridge Tark gravel pit diamond featured Ancient Nils Williams and Doc Dreach as top pitchers. Wheezer Patton hit a decisive triple in the sixth inning, clearing the bases and earning the win for the Eagles. It was the second victory of the season for the Aporte team.

Eagle White Prsckenridge Nils Williams Doc Dreach Hairden

West Virginia Legalizes Boxing

Governor William G. Conley signed a bill legalizing boxing in the state. The measure creates a three member boxing commission appointed by the governor to regulate wrestling and boxing. The law takes effect in 90 days.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va Wiliam G. Conley Timba Ing

Indians Begin Spring Training Camp Under Robertson at Fort Sam

San Antonio Indians opened spring drills under Manager Robertson at Fort Sam Houston with 22 pitchers and 4 catchers reporting at 10 o clock Monday. Tom Connor distributed uniforms and outlined daily practices starting at 7 am as the squad trains toward full spring activities.

Claude Nobertson San Antonin Terae Indians Tribe'n Fort Sam Houston Tom Connor San Antonio Ty IL Farrow Holland Texas Sam Tesaa Christian Unter Gilbert Peden Jonston Tithera Ted Hlankensbin Talph Stein Cymith Bill Targrove Tom Fatell Anditiana Hd Nelan Chicago Claude Tonbre West Texan Jack Wigdon

Franklin gets little applause at Juarez

Py-Hidney Franklin of Brooklyn, a lone American bullfighter, dies in Tepoz, Mexico after a brutal attack. His display before the crowd drew scant applause while fellow bullfighters Jones Ortiz and Mapaigh showed swift cape work. Franklin had wandered into Nueva Laredo two weeks earlier.

EL Paso Hidney Franklin Brooklyn N.Y Tnetez Mexico Jone Ortiz Franklin Nueve Larede

Girl Swims Shark-ridden Neutral Bay

Sally, a New Zealand girl, swam in Neutral Bay amid shark danger and strong currents. Despite rough conditions, she completed a long course, finishing behind her rival by yards, with the crossing described as challenging and dangerous.

Neutral Bay Bydney Australia Smith Lily Conplesion New Zealand

British Princes Win Races at Buenos Aires Track

The Prince of Wales and Prince George raced in Buenos Aires on Sunday, reportedly earning about 248 and 210 dollars respectively as they enjoyed a standout afternoon at the track. They drew public attention, driving in with Argentine guards and receiving applause from a large crowd including many women.

Buenos Airky Asafca Prince of Wales Teiere George Jeritish Prince George Jane Frantikes Uribaru Ravalis Andheir Prozecss Apnlaude

Illinois Meet Week Track Feature in Champaign

Champaign March 3. Indiana and East will travel to Champaign next Saturday to continue the fourteenth renewal of the University of Illinois relay carnival. Notables include Barney Derlinger aiming for a third straight all around title and Penn State, Notre Dame, Michigan State, and Illinois stars competing in the medley, mile and relay events. Strong entrants from Pittsburgh State Teachers, Michigan and Northwestern circle the meet with records and bragging rights on the line.

Champaign Leldatara Hoath Khel University of Tilinots Fos Thesveni Jndige Universitiew Ralle Trdley Penosylvania Barney Derlinger Taat Thorugh Missouri Notre Dame Alex Wilson Brant Little Joe Uigley Regin Kuhn Canton Marqueite Pittsburg Kan Ateire Michigan State Hormat Yprilanti Bileh Michigan Eddie Olan Fa Wolverine Perry Austin Dintener Tuontra Lee Bentman Minot Bordler Jack Keller Ohio Sovko Woote Imeet Keller Iz Seaiman Verne McDernest Illinois Tom Warne Northwestern Henry Iy

Young tennis team chosen for international US France clash

John Hope Dore Frank Shields George Mf Tate and John Van Bash selected to represent the United States against France. Matches to be held after the national indoor championships at the Seventh Regiment Armory from March 23 to 25. France entrants include Jean Horatia Christian Tousaint and Jee Saniry.

New York John Hope Dore Frank Shields George Mf. Tate John van Bash United States France Seventh Regiment Srmpry Jean Horatia Christian Tousaint Jee Saniry

Pennant Fever Grips Washington Ball Camp

In Biloxs Mississippi on March 6 a fever grips the Washington Senators as players, coaches, and officials show intense preseason commitment. Veteran pitchers, catchers, and infielders train hard with Bolton stepping in to improve defense while rookies and prospects compete for spots.

Biloxs Miss Washington Senators Placid Bay Clark — Griffith Frankie Taster Ant MM Yegra Nasionala Johnson Ace Hayes Feed Murderer Pat Bik

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