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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1931

Page

11

Promoter Linm San Antonio Wrestling Card Highlights

Hugh Nichols defends Light heavyweight title against Tobby Chick in the main event at the Sposition grounds. Red Lyons seeks rematch with dock Humberto after a draw in a Friday semi final. Opening bout features Cowboy Teildly Waters versus Dr Eddie Mueller in a short special segment.

Hugh Nichols Lille Bell Io San Antonio Tobby Chick Dude Chick Ralph Linmonila Tha Sposition Grounds Bols Ulner Vulbyin Lyons Beauman Redral Dock Humberto Jriday Wrestang Mir Teildly Waters Palmer Eddie, Mueller Waters

QDEO ON SCHEDULE AT NORTH LOOP

A wild west rodeo was planned ten miles from San Antonio on Janes Malizberger road. Events listed include steer wrestling wrestling calf roping wild cow milking and trick riding with Anck Miller in charge and a concert starting at 1 2 18 PM schedule notes.

North Loop

Local Track Meet Results Show Mixed Finals Across Nations

At New Haven three o clock, athletes including Stein of Kawark and La Dug led in a chaotic list of results. Names from Greece, Russia, Italy, and the United States appear amid incomplete scores and scattered placements. Dominant performers include Bathmore Sander Szabo and Mike George Kotsovargy with multiple strong showings, while several races end in ties or unconfirmed times.

New York Jith Londug Greece Ereemat Sammy Stein Kawark Jean la” Dug Ralph Wilson Kimnderphillrew Avandali Rot Russia Austine Gradi Italy Geno Lruce Kinland Henato Garini Babe Caddark New Haven Bathmore Sander Szabo Minivary John Maxor Klenko Mike George Kotsovargyiene Joo Toots Moudt Dick Daviscourt Jim Cort Veew

Orphans Benefit Race to Aid Kentucky Inmates

Lexington reports fourth annual charity race at Idle House Farm benefiting Kentucky orphans. Proceeds from Cul R R Bradley event to be donated to orphans welfare. Colonel Neadley, 72, top sportsman and breeder, expected large turnout with National Fox Blancers and sportsmen attending. Weather favorable for today’s card following cool conditions earlier.

Lexington Kentwicky R. R. Bradley Idle Houe Farm Kentucky Orwinages Neadley Sisters of Charity National Fox Blanters’ Association

Jacobs Arrival Delayed By Storms In Boxing Showdown

NWousnn Nov 11. Delays push back a heavyweight title squabble. Max Schmeling’s manager Joe Jacobs says the decision on the champion’s next bout will come tomorrow. The planned clash with Jack is uncertain as travel disruptions from Germany hinder Schmeling’s arrival.

Joe Jacobs Ton Jacobs Max Schineling Charion He de Brance Germany Keluneling Giorms Iwilil Fomarrosy Chiieling Jack Dengsey

Retzlaff Aims For Big Time In Madison Square Garden

New York November 11 Charles Retzlaff a Minnesota farmer boy seeks a place in the semi finals of the boxing tourney at Madison Square Garden awaiting Jimmy Jahnati a famed boxing maestro in the big time rencontrer. The prospect sparks talk of color and danger in the arena as Retzlaff hopes for a decisive win Friday and a shot at top honors.

New York Cfharley Retzlaff Minnesota Farmer Boy Deflan Jimmy Jahnati Madison Square

Barrymore in new film plans stir Hollywood talk

Lively Hollywood notes from Los Angeles report Irving Thalberg weighing the fate of a dramatic play The Christian and casting hints for Joan Crawford Gloria Quayle and John Stann among others. Columbia buys film rights for a rival edition while premiere party scenes feature Barrуmore and Mayfair guests amid wedding rumors and social chatter.

Louella Parsons Mtion Universal Gervion Colyeconberries, Inc Los Angel Irving Thalbecg Uaoll Craney Che Christian Tf Hia John Tarrymate Earle Williams Irving Thia Thia Ghrislian Joan Crawford Gloria Quayle Allen John Stann Faye Walid Lefae

Abilene Chistinay Quarterback Tops Region Scoring

Abilene Chistinay quarterback tallied his sixth touchdown last week and led the MI A A with AT points as his team defeated Sam Tonsto, rising on the sparing ladder. Harbin of SNE dayetians scored a triple to claim third place. coach Fa and other members contributed in a late stretch.

Abilene Chistinay Sean Mie T.I. A. A AT Pointe Exon A Sam Tonsto Ne Kingaville Coxail Harbin Sne Dayetians

Fordham Coach Cavanaugh to receive iron derby trophy

The Fordham Alumni Association plans to present coach Frank Cavanaugh with a new iron derby trophy, replacing the aging helmet and honoring his long service. The trophy marks Fordham’s football legacy, with the coach often associated with the iron derby nickname through the years.

New York Frank Cavanaugh Fordham

Vaudeville Disappoints Says Sam Woolford In Armistice Day Note

Sam Woolford laments vaudeville acts imported by Neo into the stage, calling some acts asinine and half baked yet noting they fail to bore American audiences as much as current shows. He reflects on Armistice Day while critiquing the current bill and industry trends.

Sam Woolford Vendeville NEO Tom Columbia Barlesque

Vaudeville Night Draws Mixed Audience Reactions

Patrons at a Georgia edition of the Weaver brothers show enjoyed Judy as the high spot while Annie and Zehs received strong applause. Jock North hosted a contest with the crowd as gags drew complaint for repetition. A first ensemble impressed. hopes rise for better acts next week.

Annie Judy Zehs Weaver Brothers Elviey Billy Gal

Billie Burke In. San Antonio Tour Sets Broadway Dreams

On November 30 Billie Burke heads a San Antonio tour that previews a major West Coast hit and signals a long Broadway run after a brief tour. Broadway’s Billie Rose's Crazy Quilt with Fanny Brice and Phil Lu ter follows, plus Maude Adams and Otis Skinner in The Merchants of Venice set for January 13.

Bille Burke San Antonio SMG Erin Misa Burke Ayers Billie Rose Fanny Brice Phil Luter Wed Tealy Tile Rose Maude Adams Otis Sklunee

Wrestling Title Claim Sparks NYC Showdown

Nov 11 New York edges through a heated bout as Ed Strangler Lewie challenges Jim Londos, promising a clash for the title at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Jimmy Johnston aims to persuade Londos to meet Tawice Madison. Nearby contenders Nick Shearer of Cleveland and Dink Marlin of Scranton also figure tonight.

New York Lewie Jim Londus Jimmy Johnston Londos Madison Square Garden Nck Sherre Cleveland Yrostles Dink Marin Scranton Tonigh

Dempsey’s Manager Faces Separation Suit

Gricago reports Leonard Sacks, manager of Jack Dempsey, named as defendant in a separation and maintenance suit filed by Gladys Mario Sacks. She alleges he abandoned her in October after their January 27 Jersey City marriage. She cites his income as $5000 weekly.

Gricago Ieonard Sacks Jack Dombis Gladys Mario Sacks Jersey City New Jersey Sacks

St. Edward's Eleven Off for Brownwood

St Edward's university football squad, 19 strong, departed for Brownwood on Armistice Day for a game against Howard Payne. All players available except tackle Trongeaux, who could not participate due to condition.

ST. Edward's Brownwood Austin St. Rawart Brown Moward Voyno Trongeaux Fund Condil Toa

Easy shock with proper man orrment advert

A compact classified line describes a business setup offering a method or product to make launching a business easier, paired with a price or term. Read as a plain notice in a late era classifieds page.

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