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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

22

Wednesday's Major Boxes Highlights and Names

A scrambled box score style report mentions players Rone Vactarco Jobson Be Manus and Alexander with various plays including double clare and wingers. Mentions of McManus Gastos Sweeney and Owen appear in unclear sequence amid betting style notes.

Rone Vactarco Jobson Manus Johncon Facritiece Rhyna Double Clare Alexanter Whitehill McManus Alexander Gastos Sweeney Ges Owen Alscander Barre Batlon Deiralt Battr Bente Vole Gaston Bale Owene

Brackenridge Coach Files Regional Claim Over Title Fight

Brackenridge high school coach Puckett filed a regional title claim with Texas Interscholastic League director Henderson in Austin alleging breach of contract by opponent Falfnrings high school after a series of arrangements for the regional championship games collapsed. The Brackenridge Eagles, defending champions, prepare to meet Main Avenue high in the local series while recent games, including a high-scoring win at St. Marys University, fuel the season’s contention and fluctuations.

Manor Puckett Brackenridge Ish School Resinnal Tor B. Henderton Gpigel Austin Valfurrins High School Brackenridge Puckett Charles Dubose Falfnrings Euaragler TR Eagles Tackett Shie Brackeneidge Alg Aly Main Avenue High Duffalors Gome Dossey Eagles Main Avenue Fnday Garerot Field Fenma Wodnecdar St. Mars’ University St. Anthony's College Telbowiackets Jackets Ecore JL Ins Keven Jnnine Frox Rene Sree Tite Tau Riine Farorsch Fenner Sealt Totels St. AN Rivera Jean Bry Rees Kearrek Cece Ras Fell Ben Pave Ollan Aenl

Chicago Youth Best Athlete at Indoor Meet

Toland Young, a one year old Chicago foundster, won the tenth annual indoor athletic meet of the Bora Grub Federation of America. He cleared eight feet two inches in the standing broad jump and four feet nine inches in the high jump, with other feats including a 23 feet two inch standing long jump and nineteen basketball goals in one minute.

SFI Tork Toland Young Chicago Amd Bora Grub Federation of America Toland Fnoz Tara’ Cainemonwealth Chicuzo

Aggie Freshmen Rally for Promising Season

S A White and Tex White from San Antonio join fellow newcomer Bugga Boon from Holland along with Terran White to pledge growth into a first rate team. The eager class vows to develop mound craft for the next year at Jeustima Texas Aggie.

Jeustima Texas Aggie Qitchara Chow San Antonio Holland

The Fragrant Tower and Moorish Legend in Sorcery City

Yesterday's Explanations discuss the Koulouda minaret in a Moroccan city famed for its height of 240 feet. It notes the tower's historical grandeur from Al Mansour's era, the sanctity of the mosque, and the local legends. The piece also mentions the call to prayer and cultural contrasts with Christian Spain.

Dé Wea Cmt Yaboub el Mansour Alarcos Spain Terre

Rasslers Set Stage For Rough Staff Friday

Elmer Guthrie a Salt Lake City light heavy challenges Stanley West in a two out of three falls bout at Peethoven ball promoted by Ralph Hammonds. Guthrie trains hard for the match with two Ferks azo vest and a referee favoring little rough work. Jon Weilfer likely to officiate with a two hour limit. Also on card are Myera vs St Lovia 170 pounds and Vadalfi vs Alegra in a 30 minute special.

Wasuingson Clevel Washington Cronin Kobei O. A Morean Revell Tazecce Gottman Fersell Eholfser Innlare Warhieeton Cleveland Belleerss Morgsa Kuhel Bluere Marurh Peevbare Hi Klee Shetty Feber Csleess Fouke Bess Fasnalas Con Yarmahee Imsor Sare Thormseuaa Cochrane Are Taeee Cl Rexnalde Eimmer Dykhoe Barevs Earnshaw Tate Venpratian Coneel Np Zamt Elmer Guthrie Salt Lake City Stanley Lightfoot Gathein Ale Seema Jon Weilfer Ee Myera St Lovia Oreste Vadalfi Trallas Weeader Alegra Trinity University Vadalfi Hammonin Mary Gee Mamiel Hernandez Sferican Spoonfer Jack Curlig

Eastern Teams Cleaning Up in American League

Eastern teams dominate the American League as weather slows Western clubs. Philadelphia and New York lead with several wins. Cleveland falters after a strong start. Yankees, Indians, Tigers, and Senators push gaps, while Washington struggles to open the season.

Gaylet Wietern Tory Vaiedelphia Athletion New York Yankees Raice Washington Baton Red Sox Wizers Cleveland Indians Chicago Whlin

Mission Furniture Team Heads to San Marcus

The Mission Furniture team leaves Van Antonia early Sunday for San Marcus where it will meet in the area with several individuals and localities named, including Muaraler Contillo Moding Mun finunles Rancher Valdatar Charlie Finrajag SMevenles and Baochen.

Mission Furniture van Antonia San Mareey San Marcon

Steers Battle Rice Owls Friday for Conference Title

Houston 1944 report notes a semifinal SWC baseball clash set Friday between the Steers and the Owls with Texas A&M looming at College Station. The Longhorns aim to win and gain a share of first place if they beat Rice, influencing the conference championship outcome.

Houston Orla University of Longhorn Orcs Cols Longhorns Texas A Ma Aggies Colfege Station Langhorns Owls Uest College Station Ale Aggies

Amateur pugilists divide series in New York bout

May 14 New York Italy and United States boxers traded wins at Madison Square Garden before a crowd of about 10 000. Italian boxers won four bouts led by notable names including Balossi Bellotso Dallotto Scarpati and Todrigaz with American victors Mark Hough Henry Surette and others earning decisions in a hard fought program.

New York Italy United States Brtled Frestan Ainnson Square Garden Ike Bellotso Tony Tirl Yin Dallotto Scarpati Elena Fro Argento Ortoloni Mark Hough Aldo Tanginote Henry Surette Borton Edelwelan Todrigaz Tienry Borat Boston Mario Bianchini Power Steve Halek Halem Damn Ceepare Denia Tia Pountly Carin Wangete Gino Tosa Feals Tick Maren

Lipton Admitted to Royal Yacht Club

May 14. UF-Air Thomas Zipton Ilay was elected a member of the Royal Yacht Club. Tip was proposed by the Earl of Shaftesbury and ascended by Air Philip Thinfoke.

Tom Lipton Royal Yacht Club Landon Air Thomas Zipton Iilay Wan Royal Yacht Eviadeon Tip Wan Earl of Shaftesboiry Air Philip Thinfoke

Sensational Vosmik Benched By Cleveland Manager

Cleveland reports that sensational recruit Vosmik will sit on the bench for a spell as manager Roger Peckinnaugh rotates players. Veteran Charley Jaminton will start in Jeatt field today, with Vosmik’s bat tle seen as near exhausted and a rest likely for about a week or less.

Cleveland Ur— Doe Vosrik Jeatt Roger Peckinnaugh Wald Voamile Jett Fiehd Charley Jaminton Yoxmik

Schmeling to Receive $300000 in Big Scrap Pay

Cleveland May 14 A review of contracts for the Schmeling Striking heavyweight title bout reveals Max Schmeling will take a large share of gate receipts after expenses with a figure around 300000 dollars. Contender Stribling is slated to receive about 93700 dollars. Estimated total gate about 65000 dollars. Ticket sales begin June 4.

Cleveland Schmeling Max Schmeling Stribling SchmMeling

Wrestling and Boxing Results From Across the Country

The Associated Press reports boxing bouts with multiple KO finishes including Chilcare Kelley over Pat Hill and Joe Townsend knocked out by Fredie Greels in Tacoma. In wrestling, Dick Bhikat tops the card in Philadelphia with several falls and a high 24 point total, while other matches feature Watson, Yaduraff, and Coleman claiming decisive wins.

Associated Pres Cleveland Lackie Suse Welem Minn Charlie Ratstail Trisloth Jack Geannlton R Chicara Pahe Kelley Toteds Hte Pat Atscelited Press Dick Bhikat Fhliedelbia Uhre Safgel Kalmiestt Siberia Flenelo Gardiol Maly Mila Stelatore Gereraany Fonegel Rudy Ducak Omgba Wildrk Zhyarke Po: Tard Worcenter Genrgs Watson Toronto Fittsburgh Dira Meathen Chi- Came Ivan Yaduraff Rusa Fong Tell Tittm 'Nek Bark Polelis Cherago Hrew Jos Cox Kansas City Tone Alan Anwelen Hveret Mershall Junta Cato

San Antonians Catch Plenty at M Queene y Lake BleQueeney

Paul Trove of 102 Harding Place, with Tel Huslage and Louis Pa caller, fished Lake BleQueeney near Camp Allen. The trio landed a string of fish weighing 2 to 10 1 2 pounds, including a yellow cat at 10 1 2 pounds, using trotlines and a straightened hook as the only evidence of the big catch.

Lake BleQueeney Paul Trove Harding Place Tel Huslage Louis Pacaller Camp Allen

Col Chinn's Nags on Auction Block

In Lexington Kentucky a dispersal sale at Col Phil T Chinn's Blue Grass stud began with more than 200 thoroughbreds up for auction. Four famed stallions Bizh Tune Filttergola Noah and Temp Donna Corns headline the lineup as high Time is anticipated to fetch around $100 000. Monday Johnson N Camden's stable reportedly dispersed at Hartlend stud.

Lexington Blay Phil T. Chinn Bimyar Stud Sf Johnson N. Camden Hartlend Stud Bizh ‘Tune Filttergola Noah Donna Corns

Farrell and Sarazen Off For British Open

New York May 14 Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell departed for the British Open at Glaxmond dune accompanied by Mrs Catherine Farrell making her final trip from their home in Mount Rath Ireland Mrs Sarazen also traveled with the party Sarazen planned to use the Hechter and larger ball adopted in the United States this year instead of the old Apherentilla in Great Britain noting the ball will affect mid distance control

Farrell Sarazen New York Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Gaxnonde Dune Catherine Farrell Mountrath Ireland Sarazen Wiig Saraven United States Great Britain

Hill and Mrs win in Mountain Brook golf event

In Birmingham Alabama May 14 Mrs Hill of Kansas City established herself as the favorite to win the Mountain Brook Invitation golf tournament. In the second round she shot 80 to beat Mrs Patten of Chattanooga who had 87. Mrs Hers of Almbama defeated Mrs Gemmer of Birmingham for the eight finals.

Hill Binmingham Ala Kanaay City Mountain’ Brook Catt Tigss Birmingham al. Patten Chattanooga Hers Her. Gemmer Taf

Manes in Training for Carmona Bout

Martin Manca, once seen on local boxing cards before the Inn quieted events, trains in Nuevo Laredo for a 10 round bout with Kid Carmona of Mexico City next Wednesday night. The bout drew attention in Nuevo Laredo.

Manes Carmona Martin Manca Ditte Crapper Nuevo Tlereda Kid Carmona México City Tore Cord Nuevo Laredo

Baseball’s Unemployed Army Grows

Chicago May 14 All minor league Teague players of good ability have swelled America’s unemployed army, Travelling Secretary Low Tarhour of the White Sox estimated today. Letters from players arrive from all sections of the country asking for chances on eluba. The rainy spell, receipts and the lack of former major leaguers to continue careers in the Inner circle have driven hundreds of players out of work. One team in a league where the player limit stands at 15 or less reported 61 volunteers for places.

Chicago America Low Tarhour Wilte Sox Ste Countey Eluba Barbour Hakic

Pug Suspended for Pulling Punches

Poised lightweight Joe Firpo of Donnsgrove was suspended indefinitely by the state athletic commission after a ten round bout with Uarry Bltman. Firpo’s purse of 1743 was forfeited and his seconds Jack Blackburn and Ed Burns were suspended. Referee Tommy Reilly disqualified Firpo for deliberately pulling punches amid Blitman’s hard boxing schedule.

Poiladhlpata Bley Joe Firpo Donnsgrove Treforce Tommy Reily Uarry Bhtman Bonday State Athletic Commission Jack Blackburn Ed Burns Firpo Reilly

San Marcos triumphs over Buttons in pitching duel

In San Marcos Texas on May 14 Corelle of Aen Mar cos Hantist academy allowed one hit and Garcia of St Slary a academy yielded two as the locals beat the Buttons 1 to 0 in a keenly fought game played in KowL about 20 minutes.

Albot JR Pita Sau Gehrig Jimmy Tipentami Yankees Declan Rover Dawin Browne George Haendaipe Yanks Hirae Milt Garton Bor Perrott Ebenecrate Tigers Ven Ferrell van Drigna Washington Henators Cleveland Tferd Brown Benatar Tinian Earrtvern Teaboard National Teague Tatal San Marcos Buttons Texas Corelle Aen Marcos Hantist Academy Garcia St. Slary'a Academy Kowl Aaa van

Kerrville Golf Meet Opens June Sixteen

Kerrville Country Club prepares for the annual Kerrville golf meet scheduled June 16 to June 20. About one hundred players entered last year with expectations of a larger field this spring. Course conditions at Courtis Club are reported excellent by J. Dobkins, with strong links and fairways receiving praise from contestants. The 1930 championship prize winner was Menefen of San Antonio.

Kerrville Kerryilly Fuitwaye Courtis Goursu McCording J. Dobkins Menefen San Antonio

Corpus: Plans for Corpus Christ Senior High Athletic Council

May 14 Corpus. Plans for organizing an Athletic Council to oversee all competitive parts of Corte Christ senior high school dominated the week by benefist school trustees. Barer Grr 03 was named chairman. council will include three school board members, three faculty, and five business and professional members. Representatives with Orr Alrs. Richard Klebirg and Georga Be Bleving named. facility representatives unnamed.

Board OF Athletic Corpus Orr Richard Klebirg Georga Be Bleving

City Major League Outfit in Action Tonight

The postponed City Major League line between the Missouri Pacific Sonahine Specials and Union bus Cormen will be played at 4 o clock Pharaday afternoon at Booster perk Hoge and Wilsumniring. Goodwin will hurl for the Cormen and Mea Idiola for Vie Mapaes.

Missouri Pacific Sonahine Union Bus Cormen Booster Perk Hoge Wilsumniring Goodwin Cormen Mea Idiola Vie Mapaes

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