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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1931

Page

9

Wubeal women’s golf in San Antonio opens at Brackenridge Park

Wagers in the event sponsored by SA Antonia Women’s Golf Association begin with Monday’s round at Brackenridge Park. Defending champion leads a field including Meilson and Whitney as players tee off Tuesday morning. Final matches set for Friday with morning and afternoon draws and a pulling contest on No 17 green.

SA Antonia Meilson S.C. Young Gladys Whitney H. Gaawe Mami Neilson Ium Clasto Moenbach Misy Lucille Gatens Atlee Li Lee Wilwon Alien Nex Anadifer GT Alaics Hen “Ete Tite Ste Velie Mrx Michin Seludriches Hee Matteerus Agag Ron Greslina Vn Les, Dahnson Langephearan Ars, Lapin’ Que

First Deer In With Ten Points In Conference Hustle

Unclear OCR text references a college game setup with North Dakota State, Indiana, Oklahoma, and a Sunday morning event at Vannele stadium. Mentions A C Fillere and Che iparhe Indiana baseball with times 10 o'clock Sunday morning and All-Stars plan a Sunday afternoon gathering. Contact Heynonden or Espinoza at Crackelt 0000 for details.

Witat Mortie A. C. Fillere Indiana Vannele Dadium Peche'a Anil Heynonden Espinoza

AAU Prepares to Award Meets Amid Internal Debates

The AAU contemplates award criteria and officer selection while amid by law changes limiting the federation committee, with proposed shifts in leadership and ties to the 1932 Olympic track and field decisions. The American Olympic Association reported plans for peak events in Los Angeles and Chicago, including a motion to align metric measurements and to hold championships at Stanford University as a pathway to trials.

Kanras Atwaleur Athletic Union Sollee New York Lins Angeles Chicago TO. A. Ay A. A Nationat Collegiate Athletic Association Slutford

What Amateur Is In The Union Constitution

A Kansas City report outlines a new definition of amateur from the union constitution. It clarifies that amateurs engage only in sport as a hobby without vocational or financial purpose, contrasting with professionals and aligning with ethical standards in the athletic field.

Kansas City

Howle'to Be Idle Friday May Feature Leas Longhorna

A garbled report notes Bak Antouls and Ci Lang Tri doy prepare for a Centenary game. Newble shoulders and Rawngarton injuries affect lineup while Nat 9, Wig, and others miss action.

Howle STN Leas Longhorna Ci Lang Tridoy Ile Urior Nawle A. Broz Mexne Inc Rawngarton Aynear Numyarten Nat Dror

Tanforan Will Run Race Meet Through January 2

San Francisco nov 17 The current racing schedule shows Tanforan will be used for a spring meet opening March 3 four and closing April 5 or until May 2 according to officials. Radiator Team Wins 8 7 Over Dooudlehags At San Pedro Park Indoor Game.

Ztanforan San Francisco Ingle Radiators Uis Dooudlehags San Medro Park Thadiators

Drake Battles Grinnell In Des Moines Action

Drake engages Grinnell at Des Moines with a focus on the Missouri Valley Conference race. The Bullfrags upset Iowa State College recently and aim for a fourth Valley title as veteran back Dick Willey works through an injury while teammates McCreary Duncan and Domus maneuver to support a strong run toward key season games. Washington University players contribute scoring threats as the schedule advances toward Thanksgiving fixtures.

Bes Moines Jawa Drake Girimedl Iowa State College Creighton Bart Atreical University Milwaukee Dick Wilrieh Golback Ign McCreaty Duncan Domus Satan Zane Washington University Tania

Southwestern to be in shape for wind-up game

Georgetown Tosak Nov 17 Southwestern University football team plans to finish the season strong with returning lettermen and two conference games remaining. Trinity is next on the schedule as Southwestern aims to rebound after two losses and improve for the wind-up.

Southwestern Georgetown Tosak Ami Southwestern Unversity Tiratea Trinity Quad Ditatea Anon Prater

Aviators Fall After Air Polo Tour Losses

The Air Copa team lost the second game of the tour to a New Mexican military institute side in Santa Fe. The team then traveled to San Antonio where a lower scoring defeat followed against the University of Argon.

Aviators Tiana New Sexton Memen San Antonio Gang University of’ Argon Saluedlay Pheer Tawwell Suvlac Hoonan

San Antonio Academy Plays in San Marcos

San Antonio Academy faces San Marcos in a return game with Wardlaw and Whittalay contributing scoring while Cablots Lacalas and Wieslongen also appear in the contest details. The report notes Wardlaw had a notable nine points as the team seeks a victory on the road.

SAN Antonio Academy San Marcos Marton San Mareo Sendomy Lacalas

Main Avenues Favored In Thanksgiving Grid Showdown

Main Avenue High School meets Thackenridge in a key District 12 game with Main favored on offense and defense. Both teams’ season scoring and defense have been summarized, noting Thackenridge’s 30 points against opponents in nine games and Main Avenue’s 155 points in eight games, with Alamo Heights and Beeville opponents cited for context.

Trarkenridge Main Avenue High Schools Prason Eagles Ralfe Alamo Heights Thackenridge Opnonenta Astin High Faglea Trackenridge Beeville

Dempsey to Fight Two in Phoenix Exhibition

Promoter Oscar Kohler announces a Dempsey exhibition bout in Phoenix on November 27 with two counts against the former heavyweight champion. Arizona and Texas figures are tied to the event with a special ring built at the fairgrounds and a limited audience planned.

Dempsey Phoenix Bhoentn Arit Methertt Hag Inel Lempsey Oscar Kohler Efmaton Texan Mufino Algarve Tuarez Moasleo Bros Medhern Vulate Mirra EL Vas

Texas A&M star John Coffee sidelined by concussion

In the Tex Aggie game last Saturday, Texas player John Coffee missed late passes and sustained a slight concussion. He remained in hospital with the condition described as minor, with expectations of release in a few days.

Coffee Trouston Texas Rive Institute John Coffee Tex Aggie Ile Res Newt Tenn Olserver Conlcian Ron Sal Vernon Vexaa

Chicago Crash Report Mixed Language Fragment

A fragmented notice describes a nighttime incident in Chicago where a machine pedaled by Tos nilitek swerved and struck a nearby vehicle. Harder was thrown from the truck, Wenderst sustained injuries, and the victim is expected to recover.

Cecevais Kiterium Nigbt Tosnilitek Chicago Wadee Harder Wenderst

Girls Basketball League set to begin December

Seven teams have entered the Girls Basket Ball league with activities starting December 15. Barbera Sports Laurel Weights S. T. Kress Texas Chiropractic college and THarlanvnle are among entrants with more possible. A league meeting will draft schedules and fees next Monday.

Bive Quinteta Dred Mary Teague Barbera Sports Laurel Weights S. T Robert L. Green Hinds Hospitaly All Nurivs Feague News Sports Mary

Baylor Brains Out To Lick Christians

Baylor eyes victory over Texas Christian in a key Southwest Conference race after a strong showing by Texas Methodist and SMU. Injuries to Alford and Neeley are noted while Texas Christian prepares a tough test.

Baylor Prem Mingtor Venre Texas Christi Alford Runnels Southern Methodist Housaponk Texas Christin Baytor Eve Finiah Thu Frogs Nylor Olver Texas Taylor Morrison Smithorn Methodist Marlon Hammon Catain Alfort Neeley T He High School Prey Tagkell Movs Joly Burleson Firsteiogreser Bob Gilbert Nenelige Navy Annis Arkansas Tice Arknnxag Thuskon University of Texas

Longest shot wins race at Bowie Towif

A cryptic wire reports Cinita won the seventh race at Bowie in a 100 to 4 upset, the longest-priced winner on any American track this season, with clock-Up noted today. San Francisco dispatch mentions option holders and Aggie Sle referring to bets and odds, but details are unclear.

Bowie Towif Mad Cinita Fiere Odity San Francisco Aggie Ator Shawee Hee Nnforan Yrater

Abilene Christian runner sets 2 mile time record

Centor Texas Nev Toe Simmons of Abilene Christian college ran two miles in 10:04 last night to establish a new record while defeating North Texas barriers to win the Lexas Tudrevologinm crosscountry. Simmons bettered the all mark by 18 seconds. AWG captured six pieces the rege ister 24 points. Deaton scored 16 points. Quartermaster five wins. The arena Quartermaster enters wi 4 IDI victory over the Motor Henle Hepgartuent on the Nurimyle court Monday night. The winners led at the half, 18-7.

Centor Texas Toe — Simmons Abilene Christian College North Texas Lexas Tudrevologinm Athletic Association Simmons AWG. C Regeister Deaton Quartermaster IDI Motor Henle Hepgartuent Nurimyle Associatadres Yun ‘Desna Simmons University Ronting Austin College Leachers Sam Houston Wesas Aed Mormaid Abilene Simmots Sir Wright Texas Vantorenee

Prophet Pete's List Gives Fans a Chance at a Theater Pass

Prophet Pete's weekly fan list invites readers to predict 19 of 15 winners from a slate of college games and top matchups. Those with correct counts must submit to The Light sports department by Thursday evening to win a pass to the Aztec theater for next week's feature, with ties decided by chosen method.

Prophet Pete Nore Sports Department of the Light Aztec Theater Lawrence Tibbett Lupe Velez Ernest Torrence Schnozele Durante Gallagher

Peculiar Error Delays Hunts Wrong Day in Pearsall

In Pearsall Texas on a rainy Sunday farmer Wessinger near Reré allegedly made a will and faced confusion as details slipped away. The report notes disrupted flocks and a tense return home as parties pursue the unsettled will and possible guardians or heirs amid unclear events.

Pearsall Texas Wessinger Reré Celie Tie Way

Maxie Tour Set Ahead of Title Bout Plan

Maxie announces an exhibition tour to prepare for a heavyweight title defense against Mickel Walker. The schedule includes stops in Dostrn Teownier 1d and Oakland, with sparring partners and possible richer opponents as Schmeling-Walker negotiations continue. Promoter William B. Carey plans to stage the Garden title bout with California interest boosting the promotion.

New York Wil Mas 'Selauding Mickel Walker Oakland Coll Schmeling-Walker Bud Schmeling Willian B. Carey Mansion Square California

Fight Results by The Anseclated Peers News

A boxing card lists results from bouts across cities including New York Yonkers and Trenton. Notable outcomes show wins by Steve Wolanin over Frankie McKenn and Tony Quinto over Young Teery with various rounds and point decisions noted.

New York Johns Grito Yonkers N. J May Meyers Milt Gell Thagary Uren Tinis Rogel ‘Vortex Porto Rico AL Valladian Steve Wolanin Istrcuse X. Y Frankie McKenn Paris Arlin Spmin Detonten Beankie Afe- Mechen Anderson Ind Poder Stike Southampton T. 1 Iack Kay Dentrisk Frankie Gierkic Indianapolis Eee Britt Terre Tate

Mat results show varied bouts across international entrants

The report lists multiple wrestlers and results from matches in New York and abroad. Names include Greece, Hungary, Canada, Italy, and Germany participants with outcomes ranging from falls to decisions. Several bouts feature scores, weights, and venues, noting defeats and advances in a complex meet.

Associated Press York Sim Toms Greece George Calze Sials Tiny Kaebuck Oklahome Yanka “Elesniak Ruesh Sam Szalw Hungary Thro al Pierotti Poston Tiers Breeman New York Matrox Kirkenko Rossin Kiritenko Sant Stein Ien Joe Mandt Colorado Steele Dale Calif Fis Thayer Germany Holyoke Mass Uenri Deglone Montreal Frank —Tudison Ciambriden Voeglane Sudson Dirglane Chicago Rudy Dusek Omaha Krol Grobmier Ihd Jie McMiNen Teck Totrabeek California Marty McCreads Oklahoma Gino Gaiihalli Sot Italy Manchester N. Y Thalfort Canada Wagner Providence Ton Maesiura Neor York Tat McKay

Robstown Harlingen clash sets December dates in district race

In the Robstown Harlingen district clash around Thanksgiving, Harlingen leads District 15 and eyes the outcome of the Cornus Christi Robstown showdown. December 4 or 5 slate includes Tinkstown vs Tobstown with Voxys Na te LL and Uartingen in play as the race tightens.

Robstown-Harlingen Uartingen Tinkstown Ag Tobstown Harlingen Valler Tighatawe Harlin Ken Arowneville Hite Brownaville Nea Christina Nonslisteter

Marquette VS Texas Steers Football Challenge

Austin November date details a proposed football game between Marquette University and the Texas Longhorns as a charity event. Officials approved December dates and confirmed opponents, with Karventa University of Alilsyaulee linked to the request and Southwest conference considerations noted.

Austin Karnetta University of Nail Oppinent Southwest Contereiet Dio Ciest Plarquette

Chapultepecs Meet Cavaliers Sunday at Woodlawn Lake

The Chapultepecs face the Cavaliers in a Sunday morning game at Woodlawn Lake. Previous results include a win over Port Sam Tonston Tankers after they did not appear. For reserve court inquiries contact Monty Castillo at Crockett 225 before 6 o'clock.

Domintemn Cavaliers Woodlawn Lake Chapultencces Port Sam Tonston

Simmons and North Texas Teams Win Big

Simmons University and North Texas teams secured conference wins in 1941 action. Simmons defeated Austin College 20 to 0 as quarterback Wright sparked the rally. North Texas beat Sam Houston 13 to 0 with standout runs and defense.

Boy to Appear in Schreiner Boxing Event

Kerrville Texas audience hears Schreiner Institute boxing under Dick Molley with a slate of bouts Friday night. Matches feature Barade Temple vs Merold Sanders Galveston, Tiltman Breckenridge vs Cienfuegoy San Azitos, Crieux Jumble, Rev King Teaumont, Don Phillipe de Unstille, MrCanty Lancaster, Balk Tousten, and Garena Stockdale.

Kerrville Texas Schreiner Institute Dick Molley Us Ridge Barade Temple Merold Sanders Giveston Tiltman Breckenridge M. Cienfuegzoy San Azitos & Crieux Jumble Rev King Teaumont Don Phillipe de Unstille Alarold MrCanty

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