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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1931

Page

8

Prophet Pete's Football Pick Contest Draws Big Interest

The era of Pete Contests reveals a tough test for fans as 824 participants attempted to pick 10 winners from 16 games with only 22 succeeding. The best score was 11 of 15, and several top predictors earned tickets via special arrangements with the theater. Winners listed include Dielder Digekman and others, with tickets to be drawn for the Aztec Theater production.

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Prophet Pete Beaten by Week's Rough Upset Results

Prophetic sports column recounts Prophet Pete's rough weekend, noting his fall in standing as Wonkering and questionable bets. It lists the major college football upsets including Washington State 32–0, Ten nessee over Vermont, Ohio State over Wisconsin, and Georgia over Tallahassee, with Pete's accuracy fading and plans for a comeback.

Pamen Aui Pete Priza Couleau Bo Thin Kenasan Washington State Tenneasee Warvicehill Talane Pittsburgh Army Old Pete Frinedon Washington and Lee

Amateurs Challenge Pros To Return Meet

Amateur players challenge five professional golfers to a return match next Monday night at the Macicinn. Manager Cob h says the field will feature 25 yard feeds and several names listed, with outcomes to be decided at the Sunday night practice session.

Amatones Feleii Arizig Rourer Olimax Hinain I'v Cobh Dice Rimon Shores Ben Klnm Treker Rowle Okalena Wil Hugece WOAL Ublwark

Ledbetter Retains Scoring Lead in Razorbacks Meet

Dallas dateline reports Ledbetter of the Razorbacks extended his scoring lead in the conference with a 42 point performance. Other top scorers included Spearman and Spears, while MoV, Melly, Ravine, and Speedy contributed notable totals as Arkansas pressed forward.

Dallas Arkarsxan

Harlingen Wins Two Day Golf Meet On Merceden Course

Laurel golf meet result shows Harlingen defeating Merceden 27 to 21 on their home course. individual scores feature HA Coke with 275 and TR L Chamberlain leading Mercedez, while team totals and player placements from Harlingen and Mercedes are listed across nine foursomes with varied scores from 64 to 104 points.

Mercedza Ingen Gant Chamberlain Laciinnen Katry Poleainer Bierce Bane Bannon Harlingen Nawslc Waters Morerden Maellncen Totel Ned Bonsoch Taztinger Porter On Dawe Iarlingen Hillon Afereeden Emmett Soxtin Garinen Albers Lynch Marcedes Arles J Pelet UT _De B. A. Tiavin George Brecaine Mercedes Charles Spyder Harlinger Hob Kirkpatricr Alercelen Palete Rot MM Rutter Wtarlingen Re C. Walters Marty Suknane Ifwhinsen Geng Brown Wed Duriingen Paleta Fare Ifartingen Rethel Cole Gfersedes Glenn Farria Rucllegenl Ohn Knops Olercedes Colley Alberts Jake Tauer Merceeden Ich Jack Smith Zo Davie Cateeredes Alr Beverman Wertiegen Willer Armat Vort Hrilenard Martingen Narten Inery Ralitf Mecerden Tmenderazu Walker Ferceta Wievord Linens Poln

Two Weeks at Bowie Ends Eastern Racing Feature

Ballinahe November 10. Two weeks of racing conclude at Bowie with the opening feature the $10,000 added Prince George’s adican race. Local entrants Finltimnore and Weahington headline the mile and sixteenth dash. Belair tid entry Tote and Crineshy favored at even money.

Ballinahe Piu Bowie Collge Lorale Finltimnore Weahington Prince George

Bartlesville Pro-Amateur Team Wins Open Golf Tour

Bartlesville and surrounding area players formed a pro-amateur team that topped Manley and Davy Day of Parsons to take the Southeast Kansas Open team match. Teams from Bartlesville, Copeland, Colbyville, Pittsburgh, and Varans competed. Al Norton of Colfesville posted the best individual score.

Chiro Hawks Seek Games With Army Quintets

The Texan Chiropractic college Hawks head into talks with two army college teams for games to be played at Kelly Field. Wells leads the Hawks as coach Winters negotiates with OU and Texas Tech for future matchups.

Chiro Hawks ARMY Whstexan Chiropractle College Hawks Wells Kelly Steht Ning Ab Camp Normere Cone View Ino Chiropractic College Grockett Winteca T. OU Texan Tech

Barbera's Sports in Monday Workout for Thursday Game

Barbera's Sports hosts Monday night workout at Woodlawn Lake ahead of Thursday game against Ps and 9. Mosnitel Norses. Coach Smith available at Barbera Sporting Store for gear.

Barbera’s Hashtaa'n Sports Mosnitel Norses Woodlawn Lake Garmen Smith Barbera Sporting

Al Slinger Plans Another Comeback Bout

Al Slinger, a former lightweight champ, announces a second comeback tonight at the St. Michael arena. He faces Johnny Gallo of Yonkers in a 0 round bout as part of the event.

Yong Nar al Husen

Mexican Davis Cup Captain Shot In Mexico City

Manuel Llano, captain of the Mexican Davis Cup tennis team, lies mortally wounded in the breast after a shooting in Mexico City. The incident follows a broken engagement and comes after Llano reached the final of the Mexican national championships and played in several U S events.

Mexico City Manuel Llano Hultet Avivide Torly Senday Toye Rene Son Moxicat Ife United States

Bowling Grand Alley Faces Turbulent City League Night

chaotic OCR notes recount a bowling meet at Bowling Grand Alley GosEly featuring Team records, high averages, and multiple players like Treuler Jets and Buckner. Mentioned are city league matchups, newcomer players, weekly schedules, and prize tallies with several unclear names and numbers.

Grand Alley GosEly Fy A. BD Deven Tengate Tescon Dhe Feame Loivide Orengs He Mayes Rainare Jeaurocs Irs Nehaceles Chartch Treuler Jets Emangpar Seo Oie Hieh Sihely Seazen- Tre Coty Tive Wall Wall Inne Buckner Johnston Alam Laveuy Jeanne Dan Winglé Gad Dodgen the Hertts

Monument to Old Trail Drivers proposed by a Texas booster

G W Saunders argues for a city monument honoring Old Trail Drivers, noting $21,000 raised over six years and $79,000 cost to taxpayers. He cites local hotels built by drivers, the trail’s reach, and massive cattle drives. He urges timely action and ties to San Antonio booster tradition.

the Lights Charles D. Shaye Ood Witte Museum Josue Our City Abe St. Anthony Gunter Waco Galveston E Ineo United States Texas San Antonio Texan Alamo Shaw Mance G. W. Saunders

Benefits of Repeal Cited In Open Forum

In a letter to the editor the writer urges ceasing business on Armistice Day and proposes a repeal of liquor laws to end crime profits. They claim such repeal would boost grain and cotton prices, create brewery and distillery jobs, and raise income, arguing it would bring prosperity and temperance.

Cauareos Sarer Oreg Forum Liquir

Toll weekend crashes claim one life and ten hurt

A weekend motor vehicle spree near San Antonio left one man dead and eight others injured. Victims include Filmac M. Loeck er, 20, of Cibolo, a hit and run victim. Several others were struck or injured in crashes along West Commerce Street and surrounding roads. Authorities reported multiple accidents across the area with numerous minor injuries treated at local hospitals.

Filmac M. Loecker Cibolo Texas Robert Tr.reon Zuceker Strick Foserel Harper Elwood Leal Atreet West Commerce Atreet Alexander Clebarni South Blores Etreet Luthock Nogalitos Etret Canta Sanches Cevallor

Southwestern Makers Convene for Refrigeration Industry Talks

The Southwestern Association meet at the Gunter hotel previews 1932 plans for ice refrigeration issues. C J Wakefield leads as president with officers from Texas and Indiana, while delegates eye a 400-strong registration and a 9:45 a.m. start on Tuesday. A Houston robbery at the Gables confectionery left over $1500 in cash.

Hero Manilsy Southwestern Tee Manufacturers’ Association Nsund Wetronte C. J. Wake-field Dallas Tour Grotine Couimerevilens Spertu Fee Wala Syuthwestern Association National Association of Tea Industries Guuler Hotel Malousi Bay Southwestern Council Wakefield Mount Doyler Stephensville P. A. Weathered Housdon Coungel Record Fort Worth HOLM Gunnter Hole Plaza Root L. Bennett Toeton L. J. Girton Slows, Falla S. 19 Testie Smith Chicago Marlin Crawfordsville Tnd Rensurer J. B. Mahoney Charleston Coad Woketiel

Obituary notices for Thorwan, Oates, Wiley, and Smith

The report covers multiple obituaries. Thelma Thorwan Thorman, 20, died Sunday at her father HC Thorman’s home. services at Varter Tering chapel, burial at Sisslon park. She lived in San Antonio all her life, survived by her parents, a brother and sister, and a host of relatives. Mary Le Oates, 71, died at her daughter’s home in San Antonio. services at Riebe chapel, burial in Clarksville, Texas. she had four sons, two daughters, and a large extended family. Annie M. Smith, 82, died Sunday in San Antonio. born in Kentucky, lived 46 years in Texas. she leaves several nieces and two nephews. The report lists pallbearers, church officials, and other family ties across Clarksville and San Antonio.

Thelma Thorwan Varter Tering Moniay Fnr Thelma Peemino Thoronn HC. Thormay Sisslon Park Hoenin Mil San Antonio Latin SB. Chormars Nm Bratier Mokert W. Thorman Nul Miss Ehan Beth Farle Ubehind Josep French Dawn Nui Maurin Miosman Law Aink Tlowise Reiss Whe Key Wangs AL Davis Alama Height Presbyterian Church Mary le Oates Jur Haughter Cathboule Street Sanday Clarksville Vexna Riebe Undertaking Hinday Oxtes Texas Clacksville Tough Trenton Prentice Beutay Kilward Tigrvey Oakes San’ Antonio Tve A.B. Heleotine Prescott Ariz Mes Ta Farmer Aceh Grant Clara McAle Af Edilator Annie M. Smith Asb West Avenue Bert Worth Kentucky

President heard western Joe Manu Monday

The article notes Joe Manu addressing delegates on Monday, delivering the president s annual adidens.

Radio and Music Programs Face Inquiries and Rumors

A reader letter by J. H. McLean discusses medicine shows, broadcast schedules on KTSA and WOAT, and upcoming performances. The column notes reports from associates about evolving acts, mentions plans by Maverick in a congressional race, and lists musicians, orchestras, and speakers slated for Monday and Tuesday broadcasts, including American composers, soprano Ina Mahoney, and other artists.

KTSA Ayottior “Penghaia Mrelyn Duerler Intia Mahoney Sill Fatwurit Horsman Chis Bengeam ix Ovent Cor Amerkc Anusie Spipeure Ite Miss Mahoney Theo Karle Vireinto Ardila

Star Entertainers on Jobless Program in Chicago

Star entertainers from motion pictures and other branches joined the emergency welfare relief program in Chicago. More than 150 stations of CBS and NBC networks participated as part of the national drive directed by the president’s relief organization.

Chicago Nor Colabri- Liew Presidents Organization Columbia National

Radio Programs Highlight Montauk Era Jazz and Orchestras

A dense listing describes Montauk radio programming across channels including Ellucyeten and WR venues. It notes performances by Bing Crosby, Sirrel Singer, Central orchestra, and many named ensembles, with times from early morning to late evening, featuring concerts, variety shows, and music segments across multiple stations and venues. Renowned acts and local bands appear, including orchestras led by Gunter, Lombardo, and Talmedge, alongside weather and public notices interwoven within the schedule.

Mondak RYSA Itobaet Distina Panter Omearda Duneler Blayoro Bing Crosby m—Sirrel Singer Omel GuirrenHear Jiasen Brown Atte Soble Darke Central Orchestra Masiae Orchestra Age of States Ileal Folles Jing Sencey Statenteke Tate News Easuea BMAC Kiloercien Mumarteeest Corre Antonios Mustdleg Aavorlotiga Bie Pelestratas Teo Biter Eiea Sreneie Clitat EAB Aim Sawler Ores Barber Ceéchl Abd Salo

Bombers Leave 8 A for Panama

Eight bombers depart 8 A from Langleyfel area en route to Panama. The aircraft, led by Major J. Fotteman and Captains B D Krenn and Linnton D Fréderick, fly from Kellyfieth to Brownxville on Sunday afternoon amid routine maneuvers and travel notices.

Tiree Army Tanama Moning Welly Gell Langleyfel Vinnie J. Fotteman B.D. Krenn Linnton D. Fréderick Kellyfieth Brownxville Sanday

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