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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1931
Page
12
Federal regulations set the Texas duck season from Nov 16 to Dec 15, despite local plans for a noon opening. Game wardens will enforce the federal rule, aiding the state and Gulf Coast clubs in preventing early hunts and protecting resting ducks.
Mark Twain beats Ralph Waldo Emerson 144 in Stonefield, with Parker returning an interception for a touchdown and Reeves scoring on a tackle run. Emerson’s Batson and Tindel excel, Train shared backfield honors, and Hawthorne prepares for city Class C action next. Lineups list Twain Berhanan Norton ends, Schute guards, Nelson center, Reeree quarterback, Parker fullback, Tindel halfback, and Castro guard among others.
The article notes OU and Tulsa navigation toward postseason football, with Oklahoma City and Tulsa universities in line for bowl appearances. Details mention a December 72 date at Tulsa, and scheduling for a regional matchup window.
Frank G. Menke, examining boxing speed, discusses Tunney, Dempsey, Kilbane, and Leonard. He notes Tunney’s precise footwork and counter punching, Dempsey’s power but weak defense, Kilbane’s quick hands, and Leonard’s best form, highlighting varied speeds across era fighters.
A fragmented report from Los Angeles notes a high attendance and large sums paid for a college football game at the Olympic Stadium between Stant and the University of Southern California. The text is garbled, making precise figures and teams uncertain.
Seven games are listed across divisions with Wednesday matchups like Simmons versus Trinity at Waxahachie and Edward's against Howard Payne at Iowa. Other Western division games include Daniel Baker versus McMurry at Abilene and East Central Teachers against Ada Oklahoma, with Saturday shows Canyon at Sul Ross and Texas A and J meeting Stephen F. Austin at Kingsville.
City senior basketball group led by Gout Seng sets a Tuesday meeting for 7 p m at the News sports office in Cary M GC. The Commercial Basketball League gathering was moved from Wednesday to Thursday due to Armistice Day, with time unchanged at 7 p m.
District 10 officials ruled Edward Warroner of Tezax To ter Scholastic League ineligible for Scholastic football due to an ace injury. Warroner played in a recent game won by Nacogdoches, but the win was reversed to a loss when the game was forfeited to Palestine.
The Fort Sam Houston bank team plans a comeback on local basketball courts this year after a four year gap. Strong prospects and talented players, including Kramer, are expected to lift the squad as they enter the Alamo Senior League.
New York reports plans outline Jack Dempsey’s comeback with Timmy Johnston of Madison Square Garden boxing. A February Miami bout with up to four leading heavyweights looms as a potential prelude to a Sharkey or Schmeling title bid later in the year.
Fragmentary OCR lists football games dated November 14 with garbled team names and locations. No clear teams, scores, or venues identified.
Sportscaster notes Navy's strong form this season and SMU's potential, while a San Antonio radio broadcast recounts George Lord halting SMU drives and drawing skepticism about the announcer's claim. The piece surveys players, teams, and rising conference defenses amid campus football chatter.
In Pittsburgh where Tech plays at home, Judge Steffen leads the Cargit team while traveling between Chicago and Steel City. He teams with Robert Waddell to prep for each game, coaching with Bucknell’s influence and guiding the Steffen-Waddell units to face Notre Dame and later the Uliarteaton Teachers in a 15-11 defeat.
Mobile league leaders report a tentative agreement with the Mobile baseball club to join the Southern Association pending a three fourths stockholder vote. President John D. Martin says ratification by stockholders is required. club president Sinder Alabama law governs timing for the stockholders meeting. The board also sets opening date April 12 1943, assigns schedule committee members, reduces player Vimic’s season from 15 to 17, and approves attendance trophies and cheaper admission tickets for opening day.
Roberts and Alberts headline a boxing card at Beethoven Hall with several featured lightweights and welterweights including Kid Roberts Wing and Kid Alberts. The program lists matches such as Lonerva versus Willie Odriens and Kid Raymond Ove against Chuck Seneiez, with additional bouts featuring Mike Aldana and J. C. Glass among others.
Twelve Cuero players led by Orphans Hamilton Theo Klecko Cecil Newman and Berberlorn Klush travel to Luling for the thirteenth semi annual Mouth Kexee Golf championship with teams from Luling Go in Gonrgieg Kenedy Karnes City Lockhart Yoakum Yorktown New Braunfels San Marcos and Res tran. Three of the seven existing cups are held by Cuero golfers.
The A U decathlon champion Jese Mortensen of the coast is to marry Bliss Irene Rosy, a University of California Los Angeles graduate. The couple, both sports figures, plan a June 10 wedding in Riverside where Mortensen teaches physical education.
Corsicana-born Thomax Estell, newborn five days ago, joins the famed line of Tom Estell derived athletes. The Indiana Giants scout reports the infant may attend spring training, with early chatter from San Antonio clubs and local sports observers.
An appendicitis operation was performed on Tritty Criffitha of Sioux City on Monday in Chicago. Other brief items note hockey player trades in Ontario, a football scoring drive in Cobblers vs. Teets, and the death of Ellen Runyon, wife of Damon Runyon, in New York with two children surviving.
Army and Notre Dame football tickets for the Yankee Stadium clash on November 23 have been exhausted and sold out. Notre Dame's allotment is fully booked, while Army's 10,000-seat limit has been reached, leaving no remaining seats for the public.
Chicago reports that heavyweight Carnera, 10-round foe for Levinsky, arrives to face a $1460 fine and begin training with King Tarlosky at the Chicago stadium. The Illinois commission grants stadium permission as Carnera avoids the Italian Boxing union suspension. details cite 10,000 mark guarantee and 20,000 mark prize expectations for the bout.
New York Nev a military jimpers from the Tried Free State won first and second places in the renewal of the Westchester Challenge, part of the national gala. Captain Corry rode Sieivannon with Unety on Moonstouck and Capption Abero stride Turee, securing an easy win while Britain placed second. The United State army and two civilian terms failed to compete as the Internation Military Tranby SIM event neared its conclusion on Tuesday night.
Coach Tom Lolley leads the Ronge Yellowjackets in intensive practice as sickness sidelined Captain Verran Tingnes. Anat HuLocer and Mae 1 age, and players listed include Alice and Aeam as the team tunes for the upcoming Friday game.
Readable fragments show multiple high school and college matchups across states with venues such as Leneee Park and Acatin-Brackenridge. Entries mention Trinity, St. Mary's, Bates, Colby, and Montana teams, plus dates and times like 2 20 and o clock, but many teams, spellings, and places are garbled.
Bobby Chick and Hugh Nichols headline a wrestling bout at Exposilinu Ground Friday night. Chick, asserting a family legacy, seeks a win to prove his claim and mend a rift with older brother Dave. Nichols defeated Chick’s ally with a Japanese toe hold, while Chick toppled veteran Kilmer Guthrie in prior weeks. Cowboy Teddy Waters from Warner Burne’s school joins the lineup for a one fall special.
A jittery fight card lists multiple bouts with KOs and decisions. Names like Billy Fawncend, Artie De Kaleen, Marty Colina, and Max Baer appear across cities including New York, Vancouver, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Chicago.
Brownsville meets Centenary Freshmen in a midweek grid clash. Dan Barnhart captains the 4 strong unit with Kinley ties to St Mary’s, and with Browny ties to area high schools. Elam Golf winner Ben Blom 09 tops the Willow Springs sweep, joined by Vincent, Tucker, Morgan, Steele, Menchem, Sack Williford and others in a seven place field.
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