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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

22

Morgan Signs Cleveland Contract In Surprise Move

Eddie Morton reports Cleveland baseball star Morgan reversed his retirement plan and signed a new contract with the Indians. Boss manager Dilly Evans confirmed Morgan will join training after prior talks, ending speculation he planned to enter the family business in Kenner.

ORLA Eddie Morton Cleveland Indicos Morgan Bet Dilly Evans Fess Indinos Eddie God Afuer Evens Losives Kenner

Locals Lose in Monterey in City League Showdowns

Circulo Mercantile company baseball team from Monterey Mexico swept its series with the Vesax Chiropractic College Hawks winning 35 to 27 and 29 to 42 in three contests. The Monterrey squad then topped Mexican All-Stars in three more games as the Triple Gs of San Antonio also fell. On March 19 20 and 21 the Mexican club meets Wichita Kansas university captains in upcoming clashes.

Circulo Mercantile Company Basterball Tea Monterey Mexico San Antonio Amit Circelo Vesax Chiropractic College Hawks Triple G Monteres San Antovin Gems Texas Wichita, Kansas, University

Butler receives two Congressional Medals of Honor

The text recounts General Smedley Butler earning two Congressional Medals of Honor for actions in 1900 during the Boxer Rebellion in Peking and in 1917 with the Marines in Waiti. It also notes other decorations he held including the Army Distinguished Service Medal and the Brevet Medal. The piece then shifts to a historical note about medieval European muzzles used on women for speaking too much, describing their punishment and display in museums. It ends with an invitation to contact Ripley for questions about the Bellero It or Kot cartoons.

Butler Smediry Marine Corps Peking China Waiti Builer Iso

Brackenridge Track Envs Karnes City in Tri Meet

Brackenridge track squad faced Karnes City in a triangular meet at Fugle Field on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles thrashed Alamo Heights in the same event, winning the meet without key runners Mynser, Tones, and Martin.

Cecil Mynier Mudy Jonen James Martin Fort Worth Aloe Karnes City Fugle Field Claude Kellam Eagles Alamo Heights The Mynser Tones Martin

Army tennis date announced for June 23 in Washington

Preparations begin for the annual Army championship tennis tournament in Washington around June 23 with wing and non wing competitions. Lt. John W. Atrahen, quartermaster for the reserve, will defend the Sheridan trophy from last year. A loan will be voted to compete for the Lewh cup against Navy on the third Saturday in July.

ARMY Washington John W. Atrahen Quartermaster Rorpa Reserve Orig Navy

Umpires to Tour in Cars Again Wintry Road Trip Plan

Topeka Kansas on March 17 reports that Western league and Western association will travel by automobile for umpire duties this season. Daley Gear, president of both groups, announced the lists with officials including W. OM Erwin of Dallas and James M Tongate of Waco. The plan aims to cut transportation costs and streamline travel for umpires across circuits.

Topeka Ken Implres Western League Western Association Daley Gear Circvita Asid Ieseur Associatiou Ceat Gear Campires Western Lagi W. OM. Erwin Dallas Oklo Moore Port Ark And

Neer Wins Through Two Tennis Rounds at St Augustine

Philip New Forte Arey advanced in the Western Tennis Championship in St. Augustine, winning his second round match while defeating opponents including Lindalay and Moret. The event, held in Florida, continued after opening rounds yesterday with several players progressing.

ST. Augustin Philip New Forte Pia Routhwestern Stillman Brook Iya N. Fa Erough L Horvath St. Augustine Miami University of F A. Lindalay

Exposition Range Hosts San Antonio Driving Meet

A driving meet and golf event for women will be held at the Exposition Range Sunday night. Mrs Ruth Wanter, noted for driving honors, will assist San Antonio women to enter the competition. Free entries at Artong and Race participants by Freu Sutuwans are listed at Hillcrest County Hall.

Ainmieri San Anetonia Flack Nest Ruth Wanter San Antonia

World Heavyweight Title Bout Ends in Straight Falls

London Aulwankee report: Jim Tonder, claiming the world heavyweight title, defeated Frits Van Alier in straight falls. The first fall followed an airplane spin after 20 minutes, with Van Alier pinned. the second came after three minutes as Lane used body slam tactics.

London Aulwankee Jim Tonder Frits van Alier Aisenonde van Alier

Futebol Terms Clash Highlight Portuguese Language Notes

In Porto, Jasbon on March 17 reports a discussion of futebol titled in Portuguese and English mixed phrasing. The piece explores how to incorporate Finglish equivalents into their language and suggests evolving usage in football terminology.

Jasbon Footslain

Poloists Play Two Matches Wednesday

On Wednesday afternoon two low goal polo matches were scheduled weather permitting. The Air Corps Training Center meets the San Angelo Rainbow at Yelock on Harrison Field in an upper bracket clash. Fredericksburg faces El Ranchito of Port Worth at Pershing Field in the lower bracket.

Wilran Southwell San Antonio

International Tennis Club of the United States Formed

Philadelphia reports the formation of the International Lawn Tennis club of the United States at Fitz Eugene Dixon's home. Dwight F. Davis was elected honorary president, with Joseph W. Wear as chairman of the 12 member committee. The club aims to foster friendly relations through team play among tennis nations, modeled after English and French clubs.

Philadelphia Internation Lawn Tennis Club United States Fitzeugene Dixon Dwight F. Davis Philippines Joseph W. Weaner Julian & Myrick Davia Onp Fiteeugene Diton HH. WN Willian Mr. Wear William J. Clothier William M. Johnston Vernon Prentice Holcombe Ward Gharkea S. Gara Watson Washburn Str. Myrick Sacwel Hardy Wilmer Allison Dixon Jean Herotra George Lott Jobo van Rye 1 Tha International Lt Wax Said England France

Wood racing plane regatta opens Biscayne Bay event

Miami Beach Fla March 17 Wood racing enthusiasts from Gar Wood to small outboard pilots ready for the Biscayne Bay regatta first day with 17 events. Wood plans to drive America III in a trunk row against a airplane piloted by Duke Schiller and hopes to break a speed record with America TX while a trailing event awaits.

Miami Beach Fla Gar Wood Biscayne Bay Wood Duke Schiller

Ball Teams In Training From Hornsey on Cubs

Horcaby criticizes Cubs after lopsided wins over Los Angeles Pacific in the California spring camp. He questions opposition strength and pitchers beyond Root, as Gomez and other players draw attention in mixed reports from St. Peters​burg and Clearwater.

Hornsey Los Angeles Calif Ogers Horcaby Ls Los Angeles Pacific Conant League Cub Chicago Cubs Wiam Wrigley Charlie Root Mainland

Catholic case teams defy ban order in interscholastic tourney

Catholic prep school basketball teams head to Loyola University for the eighth Catholic interscholastic championship tournament amid Central Association pressure. Entrants span multiple states including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and New York, with first-round games slated tomorrow night and the finale Sunday night.

Uuicago North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Loyola University Laoyala Pennsylvania Iodiana West Virginia Illngis Ohio New York Minnesota Tennessee Oklahoma Wisconsin Iowa Maryland Kansas South Carolina Missouri

Mack Sees No Change in New Baseball Year

Mack, manager of the Athletes, predicts a familiar attacking style despite a new ball. He expects a free swinging offense and a return to traditional baserunning, believing pitchers gain little from the altered ball and that mound battles and inside play will reemerge this season.

Atiirk Pta Jon Conntn Mack Tamieger Rhamplong

Burns Faces Courtney in Tulsa Boxing Bout

Veteran fighters from Texas clash as Chuck Burns and Courtney George duel in a 1Q round weight class showdown. Courtney seeks a decisive result after a prior Tulsa meeting. outcome to be decided by judges.

Dreamor Morehairs George Courtney Lig Hearsweight Tuleo Chuck Burgs San Antonio Texas Meel Hero Courtney Hurce Tulsa

Veterans Win in Cue Tournament Showdown

NHW XIIII reports the national amateur 18.2 balkline billiards championship with three veterans, Edgar T. Appleby of New York, Terry Nyrollant of Chicago, and Ray Hessen den of Madison, Wisc, winning opening round robin matches. Appleby beat Rathupio, Conn, back Dala H. Gontin of Los Angeles 300 to 200. Collins defeated Gailey 300 to 118, and Fessenden topped Ntamor 300 to 720. Tudor lists Appleby and Connors advancing as matches proceed.

NHW Ihe Uni Edgar T. Appleby New York Terey Ny Roullant Chicago Ray Essenden Madison Wic Appleby Rhatupiog Dala H. Gontin Ton Angeles Colling Ud. Gailey Tulsa Olde Fessenden Charles” Ntamor Philadelphia Tudor Connor Collins Goslin Memendes Galey

George Godfrey Wins In Fast Wrestling Bout

George Godfrey defeated Andy Abaroff in short order at a wrestling event. Godfrey pinned his opponent twice in 17 minutes and 24 seconds. Godfrey weighed about 250 pounds and is described with strong ring presence.

George Godfrey Rasslercamden Nu Jy Moreh George Ginsfrey Negra Lozer W Leinorvne Andy “Abaroff Mussis Scocde Godfrey Mabant Paunils Zaharoft

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