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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1931

Page

9

Schmeling Trains For Stribling Title Fight In Midwest

New York reports Schmeling of Germany to meet Young Stribling of Georgia for the heavyweight title in a planned bout. Schmeling, weighing around 192 pounds, travels toward Memphis and Chicago for engagements as plans for a spring title match and exhibition tour unfold.

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Bowling Elss Meet Tuesday and Elks Invite

A garbled listing details a Tuesday bowling meet with Elks involvement and multiple named entities such as National Bank of Commerce and Pacific Ry. The text mixes event notices, sponsor mentions, and participant names, indicating a community sports and business page item with schedules, registrations, and local ads. The fragmentary OCR preserves names like Jordan Ivers and B.2W. Bell Telephone among many scorers and companies.

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Army Swim Team Sets Records in Season Sweep

WEST POINT March 16 Army cadets completed a strong swimming season winning seven of eight meets and setting multiple military academy records in backstroke 220 yard free style 440 yard free style and relay events. Captain Bil Davis led the squad with multiple standout performances including a 353-5 226 yard freestyle leg and relay contributions by Webster of Honolulu who went undefeated in four events.

West Point Ank Army Military Academy Juet Farde DP. B. Elming Athless Joe Nil Hin Wobl Syracuse Webster Yt Harthhorn Patcham New York Foints

Fragmented reminiscences span Lafayette and Civil War tales

The text recalls Lafayette as a youthful general honored in Philadelphia and extols his role in the American Revolution as military leader and financial mediator with France. It also describes a Confederate battlefield relic, a bullet wedged in a musket barrel at Petersburg, shown to curious visitors.

Lafayette Philadelphia Congress United States France Pershing

Hefner Beads Post 60 Meeting Arrives in San Antonio

Helyer reports Hefner arrives in San Antonio for Fort Sanblonsson event. Vadalli, after week of REM training in Sherman, Texas, also targets comeback match. Two weeks ago Vadalli beat Werner and Kinen Gal, with Loeheen and Bush in the fray for a return bout.

Buick Helyer Tora Ariler San Antonio Oreste Vadilli Sherman Texas Vadalfin Vadalli Werner Kinen Daren Loeh

Fenner Starts First Workout With St Foul Club

Tub Fenner, a noted slugger from St Jack Saints, began his first workout with St Foul in the SMinere Wella training camp. He is known for a powerful line drive and previously starred for Black Bridge high schools.

Tub Fenner St. Jack Saints American Association St. Foul Club Hos Blackbridge High

Rockne Of Basketball World Schmidt And His Era

The long diskursive piece portrays Schmidt as a pivotal basketball figure, likening him to Rockne for influence. It notes his roles on national committees, his coaching and university ties, and a career spanning decades with famed teams and students.

Call Schmidt “Rockne Basketball World

Warren Signs Miller for Pancho boxing match announced

The article reports Warren signing Henry Miller of Wallis to face Pancho in a scheduled bout at Beethoven Hall with four other fights on the card. Warren negotiates with Smith in Vallas as Pancho remains a strong favorite and a new seed final on the program looms. The card includes Dinn and others as contenders with numerous matchups in the four room section and a planned opponent to be named later.

Kaye P Warren Foyal Fizhe Poruminter Monitos Heny Miller Wallis 6 Pancha Iy Meethoven Hall Worrey Sand Fale Aber Penny Vaucho Warren Valorinski Smith Vallas Pancho Beethoven Diyolinte Loriher Bond Ty Tlerge Drnamite Dunn Dorby Zeta Chirta Lota Creda Neredafaeg New York Lithia Kolteserm Voler Danehwn Dar Genewioh Dae Devin Fini Prange Donehue Clnemanti Hexide Peers Renewsel Pep Keren Tyrelind Roles Weatidre Lela Mery Rochester Avilburd Morredo Atrevepdet Jin Chupthy Kanaintanin Theewe Memphis May Leon Sterly Wey

Indoor Tennis Play Resumed After Sunday Break

Indoor tennis action resumes in New York with the national championships continuing after a Sunday layoff. French aces Jean Boro tra Christian Uonacuy and Vierre Tandes remain in contention alongside seven top American players. Seligson is out with a broken arm.

New York Etary Theen Jean Borotra Christian Uonacuy Vierre Tandes Seligson

San de's Nose Operated On In New York Race Injury

The report states Sande’s nose was operated on in San Maria hospital after a racing injury. The surgery followed multiple breaks caused by the nose being broken during a race. Recovery is expected within a week as Farle Nanie and Clare Jnites are mentioned in connection with the procedure.

New York Ty Farle Nanie Clare Jntes Io Samaria

Kozeluh Upsets Tilden in California Match

In California on March 16, Kozeluh defeated William Tilden in a notable upset. The match produced a tense, eventful sets sequence as fans witnessed a surprising turnaround highlighting Kozeluh’s performance.

Calif William ‘Tilden

Loughran Griffith Prizefight Booed Gad

Unclear OCR text describes a prizefight feature with Loughran and Griffith set for March 27 in Chicago. Mentions Tully Griffith of Sione City Town and a recent fight outcome, plus references to prior activity and Eagles practice in a fragmented report.

Loughran

Ruth Rescued After Gulf Accident Near Meatro

In FHTERSHEIG Florida Ruth fell into the gulf during a boat incident on Meatro Marnsday. He managed to climb back aboard with effort as his cranten struggled. A crab or oar slipped, but he freed himself and was rescued.

Big Leaguers Report From Spring Training Amid Rumors

March reports from multiple spring camps detail players like Stewart, Waner, Crawford, and Ci Crane among others preparing for exhibition games. Notes include trade whispers, health checks, and lineup prospects as clubs push toward the regular season.

Polo Contests Re Scheduled Wednesday in San Antón

Rain concerns delay polo matches in San Antonio with two semifinals set for Wednesday. Capt Jack Uettinger of the San Louis executives announces tentative schedule as teams Marvel and others vie for a final. A Sunday show postponed, rescheduled for midweek, with potential further delays if weather persists.

San Aulvatis Jack Uettinger San An Louis Mtanes Vigor Leonure Marvel Che Welly Fight

Carmen Will Be Exclusive for Street Carmen’s Union

A garbled report notes a streetcar workers baseball team training daily at San Poin Park. Business Manager Alex Wilts aims to field a strong roster of streetcar employees, with talks of adding an outside pitcher. Hawking serves as field manager and Specr rovcally named publics man and srorer.

Street Carmen Union GM San Poin Park Carmen Alex Wilts Hawking Mad Ff Specr Rovcally

West Texas Golfers select Lubbock links for tourney

Lubbock Country Club course was chosen for the West Texas Golfers annual tournament by the organization, with dates set for March 2. The selection follows an executive session of directors held in Lubbock, Texas, noting plans and relocation details.

Lubbock Links Lebrock Lubbock Country Club IML West ‘Texas Golfers Itr iLirectora Assacin Des Reaxion Herd

Medina Lake Level Reaches New Peak Over 95 Feet

Medina Lake rose past ninety five feet marking the highest level in years. Officials noted rapid increase on Monday with rainfall and runoff contributing to the rise. Local agencies monitor dam safety and water supply considerations as the level climbs.

Medina Metina Lake Stead Reac

45,000 See French Beat Germans

Report of a chaotic soccer match where France defeats Germany before a large crowd in Wichita with around 2,000 German supporters present. The German defense and French attack produced a tense game as the crowd watched the decisive moments and celebrations.

America Opens Cup Campaign on May 1

New York March 1 The United States soccer federation announces the 1950s Cup campaign opening May 1 with matches in Mexico City May 2 and 3 and a later interzone contest at Chevy Chase Club Washington DC May 24 30. The winner advances to face Canada Montreal for the final.

New York United Biles Davia Vay Mexico City United Stairs Towneennia Association Mexico Sintent Canada Montreal Mus Wirmerk Chevy Chane Club Washington, DC

Exhibition Tour Listings Between Cities Chronicle

A fragmented OCR list outlines exhibition tours or travel routes linking cities across the United States and abroad. It mentions venues in San Antonio New York Chicago Baltimore New Jersey Cleveland New Orleans Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago etc, with numerous pairs of cities and dates, suggesting a schedule of exhibitions or shows and related travel.

Berna San Antona New York Chivago CA Boston Hilnsi Baltimore New Jeany Cleveland Orleans Infinnapolis San Francisco San Fran Fisco U8 Detroit Ton Angeles Chienze Los Angeles Todas Atv Bradenton Fla St. Tout Philedsinhia Tokrland Fid Cincinnali Colombes Caa Petersburg Bastelly A West Palm Beach St. Taniz Sea Missions

Giants Must Rely on Luck Says Schumacher

Long disjointed report discusses the New York Giants and manager Schumacher weighing luck as a win-factor. It mentions players such as Meads and Mitchell, pitching staff plans, and potential lineup changes including Fredy Tindatrum and Pickering, with references to other teams and venues, all within a battered OCR narrative.

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