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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1931

Page

10

Weathered field sparks high school football controversy

A San Antonio letter to the Tight newspaper describes unusually muddy conditions at a Brackenridge versus Austin High School game. The writer cites 14 inches of rain in the town and notes players slipping, referees wiping the ball, and calls for official field inspections to prevent unsafe or unfair play. The letter requests the game be moved if field conditions differ from surrounding land to preserve clean sportsmanship.

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Billiard Balls Stolen Shocks Champion in Nevada

Police report the theft of three billiard balls from the car of Josuny Layton, the five cushion billiard champion. The prized ivory balls, valued at 410 dollars, were taken while Layton sought assistance, prompting a citywide appeal for clues.

Chicago Nev Klich Tole Josuny Layton Johny

Lewis Sandow Split After Eighteen Years

Lewis, heavyweight wrestling champion, and Dilly Sandow end an eighteen year partnership. Lewis reportedly offered Sandow seventy four thousand dollars to quit amid a dispute over management and protection of rivals. DeGlane is mentioned as present in the ill fated match.

LOS Ange Vombinnven Aungls Lewis Fuomen Dilly Snodow Lewis Wee Snc Dormous Sandow Saveldi Santor Henri DeGlane DeGlane Canada

Trojan team to depart for South Bend trip

Los Angeles November 17 USC plans a special train carrying the Trojans to South Bend for the Notre Dame game. The party includes coach John McKay and athletic director Willis O. Hunter. They will work out in Tweeson and Hubbinson before a final practice in Stage Fold, with arrival in Chicago Saturday morning and South Bend by 11:00 p.m. on Monday.

Wilvernat Service Los Angeles Trojan Loiversity of Southern California Southend Ind Uiruwa Tweeson Hubbinson Kaw Chicago Trojans South Bend California Wisls O- Hunter Conch Jono

Pat Moulton Ready to Wear Panthers Uniform Next Summer

Pitcher Pat Moulton is reported to join the Mort Worth Panthers next summer. The deal is nearly closed with Moulton having secured endorsements and support from local figures. Wick UeCwire is named as the Fort Worth manager overseeing the move.

Pat Moulton Mort Worth Panthers Moulton Wick UeCwire New Fort Worth

Special Thanksgiving Day Rail Trip for San Antonio Fans

The Southern Pacific announces a special for San Antonio fans to attend the Thanksgiving clash between the Wests Aggies and Texas Lonhorns. The round trip departs San Antonio at 10:90 a m on November 25 arrives College Station at 4212 Thanksgiving morning, returns November 27 leaving College Station at 12:13 a m and arrives San Antonio at 7:45 a m. Fare is 3 55 regular, lower berth 3 75 upper berth 3, drawing room. Sleeping car reservations should be made early.

Southern Vatilie San Antonio Wests Aggies Texas Lonrhorns Atrive College Tullman

Chicago Magnates Prepare for Trades in Slow Season

Chicago reports show Louis Comiskey weighing heavy at over 240 pounds as he plans White Sox trades and talks with manager Louis Forseera in December. President William K. V returns to office after rib injury as talks with officials continue amid team reshuffles and health concerns.

Chicago Louis Comiskey White Sox Louis Forseea Afice Oves Plainville Togers Hornsby

Main Abandons Preliminary Contest

Coach Harry Hamilton of Matt Axcon High abandons plans for a midweek practice game. Buffalo squad shifts focus to Turkey Day scrimmage at Teague Park against the Lraskenritis Torkes. Ray Wood Smith remains sidelined with a plaster cast while Bronkos back in action.

Harry Hamilton Matt Axcon Buffalo Teague Park Frilura Kook St. Bavaria University Neabinekt Clos Copeh Hamilton Wuftaloes Alamo Jughts Raywood Smith Anil Bronkos Ruth Smith Nathan’ L'riection Alamo Heizhis Austin Tom Eagles Jamillon Moin Hrackenridge Alaino Heights Emrlandale Teagun Park Firiday Teagan Liifiner Smith Unighis Andy Andrews Buster Yontis Gene Seng Harms Edison High Golden Bears Mooresville High Edison Field Lora Edison Vzitay Pritchard Barnett Sceithe Kobn Dvioresville Weiles Hdizon Hy Swartd Tor Ward Eilison Kas Finnesville Eilison Ligh Lytle High Lytle Wart Marya Macy's University Field Veavock Military Academy Southwest Terns Academe Foteration San Marcos Han Muareoy Haplist Academy Cubs Wrackenridge Night Eagles Hagle Gelfand Ghiade Kellam Manor Luckett Randolph Field Artillery Kelly Field Allemy

San Antonio Bowling Leaders and Scores Report

Frank La Penta tops week with 238 game as league standings, players like Speed Hall Pace, and others post high series and individual scores. The piece lists team pairings, matchups, and upcoming fixtures with names such as Duncan Feld and Pan, noting weekly attendance and lane results.

Fredecal Frank la Fenta Alvalor Ieasar Frisk la Fenta Gueer Cood Drlecoll Ailmao Rachie Posialtics Duncan Fleta Rootere Lethiden Curnelius Eata Standley Clitar Postoffice Willies Duncan Feld Frank la Penta Luan Luante Peslottice Pomartlee Howlers Lucisic Oriecall Pane Rorentere Zuen Randall Lelparr Westa Burch Wess Allan Bache Armee Noresrle OM Danean Aleve Litres Va Thuncan San Antonio Arsenal Alicaa Dancan Fingrave Polloftive

Jockey Out For Season After Injury at Racecourse

A 1 year-old apprentice jockey sustained serious internal injuries during the third race at Plinticn. He will be kept from racing for the remainder of the season as doctors report slow healing and extended recovery ahead. The incident prompted medical attention and a halt in racing for the affected mare’s jockey.

Wactimora Indirita Willie Nertury Tiaurel Vitalins Creets Will Heney Wade Tun Seavy Plinticn

Two-eyed Movie Camera To Record Olympic Races

Kansas City reports a new two eyed movie camera to time Olympic races. One eye records a stop watch, the other reads a timer tied to the alarm. It enables reviewing race finishes with the watch showing on screen.

Kansas City Los Angeles Lin Aovermenta Gustaver T. Kirby New York I. & AL AL AL Ayeo

Hawthorne and Emerson Teams Reach Final in Tenn Event

In Gallatin Tennessee on November 17, Hawthorne Emerson and other entrants competed as twenty seven of the nation’s finest horse riders have been entered for the second International be mare. The event featured lineups and positions across multiple teams with names such as Hawthorne Bardee Metrall and Waller noted among participants. The final match will pit Doe Lowell against Nathaniel Trawthorne with a 12 6 score in a preliminary showing.

Twain Emerson Doe Lowell Chas Tianthatang Nathaniel Trawthorne Hawthorne Ralph Walla Bardee Tent Metrall Dillon Flores Carmichael Vendrickwon Nin Hehumnter Aitinan McKenna Puain—Waaley Willoughby Trown Tof Gunstone Sti Elkinn Weyer J. Hoover Fox Kalibck Smith Parrett Mawthorne Tripplette McGorrough Marlin Ball Waller Gallatin Tenn Aecon Interantignabe

Women golf to gain Olympic status match plan

New York Nov 17 01 International team golf competition between American and British women could gain official sanction by USGA executive committee. Planned biennial matches would resemble Walker Cup but limit women to ten players per side. Potential candidates include Glenna Collett Tick and Virginia V. Cole among others from Englewood and Kansas City.

New York Wwomoahayers United States Great Ttitain Gale ‘Association Wousen R ‘Enma Tony Glenna Collett Aanertenn Bormby Emeland West Mokourt Collett Telen Vireginia Vou Wile Chienga Orruit Englewood N. J Leoni -Preesler Bon Aspeler Opal S. Dill Kansne City

Three Feature Racing Events Highlight Exposition Day

Readable fragment notes three feature racing events scheduled during Exposition Sunday. Details on races, participants, and timing are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Dean of Penn Triumphs in Big East Cross Country Meet

New York November reports Penn athlete Dean wins the five mile cross country title at Yonkers park, nipping Chamberlain by 25 yards. George Parker of NYU placed third, Dill McNife of Penn fourth, Ble Cluakes of Fosil ham fifth. Penn’s Dean finished strong after a lengthy chase, with the defending champion from Yale, Verford, posting a total of 44 points.

New York Han Dean Tennsylvania Clark Charahormain Michiasn Penn Ble Cluakes Fozilham Dean Benneix Gindney Wirry Tivhardson Maine Verford Vrun Stare

Parish Basketball League Meeting At St Marta’s Auditarium

Parish basketball league members will meet tonight in the St Mars auditorium to discuss division standings and upcoming games. All interested representatives or organizations are urged to attend and participate in the planning session.

Sunday School Loop Meeting Announcement

The Hinay Hebel Ronkethall ay ail schedule a Tuesday night gathering at the X BM 7220 location. Vlei Stet fler, the president, issued a call to unify all divisions and update the roster.

Hinay Hebel Ronkethall Ay Ail Tuteaday Pach Vlei Stetfler Nuebering Alaut

Death claims Alabama U player in football tragedy

A grim report from New York notes the death of University of Alabama freshman football center James Wichals from a fatal injury during practice. It marks the second football related death this season, with lingering concern over safety in college gridiron amid other similar incidents at Millands College and Stetson University.

New York Wenth Ac’ Usentooga James Wichals University of Alabama Droths Ihia Ajs Nith Nichols Smith Millands College Stetson Lo~loud Worida

Nationals Triumph In Mexican Soccer Clash

The Nationaly club clings to top TAAF standings after a 5 0 rout of Monterrey and a 3 3 draw with Germany. Gallatda and Derrida scored for the Nationals while Ersford tallied twice for Mexico in the international clash. De Prida’s late shot bounced off a upright as Nu fidnals earned a last minute win.

T. A.A Musico Corta Hlanea Germania Monterrey Anchunr Gallarda Derrida Ersford Mexico de Prida

Peches All Stars Baseball Winners Review

The report highlights Frei Voche and teammates in a victory for the Naviere squad during a 12 inning late afternoon game at Aan Leder park. Gus Dwyer impressed on the mound, while Morales and Brad Deohe starred at bat for Mochic. Hohner Tiplded pitched well and Locke's All Star roster will play at Sag Pedra park next Sunday.

PECHE Frei Voche Therreca Olissura Gus Dwyer Naviere Crepre Hiv Aix Veloxere Stinger Hohner Ormnr Tarrepa H Stoes Sag Pedra Park Matterson Locke Haseera

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