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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1931

Page

18

Dempsey Still Struggles On Exhibition Tour

Dempsey, sick with a lasting illness, continues his exhibition tour amid weak showings. Reported to be in poor condition, he faced a booing crowd of 19,000 as opponents knocked him down and his team blamed lingering lumbago and constant travel for the slump.

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Texas Seeks Tough Rival for Postseason Game

Negotiations began for a post season game between the University of Texas and outside opponents. Officials pursued teams Tulane Tennessee Vanderbilt Nebraska Rice and Southern Methodist with South teams favored to reduce costs and share gate receipts. A Fort Worth game potential hinges on December dates and completion of talks with Texas Christian and others.

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Tennessee Tulane Charity Tilt Hinted In Undefeated Mix

News item notes a potential pre-season charity game between Tennessee and Tulane if both teams stay undefeated. Reports suggest organizers hope to stage the match in New Orleans with proceeds for charity, pending schedule and venue confirmation.

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Coach Gwinn Henry to Be Put in Cast

Garbled notes report Gwinn Henry facing medical or casting decisions at Collamui a, University of Sie foeT, with unclear details about his duties and status for the year. Further context is unreadable in the fragment.

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Schaaf 5 3 Choice To Wallop Dorval Baslon

Nevada boxing summary reports Schaaf defeats Dorval Baslon by a 5 3 score in a quick bout at Baslon arena. The victory comes on a card featuring local fighters and proceeds benefit community sports efforts.

Local editor slams football antics and calls for sportsmanship

A longtime San Antonio druggist criticizes jests about football amid rain delays at a Texas high school game. He urges fair play and better character building, citing pressure on players, officials, and fans.

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Ninth Infantry Triumph Over Randolph on Tandolph Field

The Ninth Infantry edged Randolph 14 to 7 on Tandolph field in a hard fought Army league game. Key moments included a fumble return by Kinney, a long Manchu run by Williams, and a Morgan kickoff return for a touchdown. Defensive stands by Wilson and blocks kept Randolph at bay as Manchus claimed the win.

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Marty Karow Welcomes First Child At Texas

The University of Texas backfield coach and freshman football coach Marty Karow announced the birth of his eight and a half pound boy to Mr and Mrs Karow. Karow has earned All America honors while playing at Wheel Qbio State University.

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California punter breaks toe in practice

Star punter from the University of California sustained a broken toe during a late practice session. He is ruled out for the upcoming game against Stanford, ending his presence in the lineup for that matchup.

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Nichols Cancels Match As Hammonds Fights Coleman

A chaotic wrestling card at Wort Sam Houston era ends with Nichols canceling a bout while Hammonds returns to face Coleman in a planned rematch. Promoter Ant Mons says expo grounds will host the event with delays and updated matchups. One bout ends in a hospital after a head clash as Sammonds recovers.

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Baseball Salary Cuts Signal Major League Contraction

Chicago reports the American AssociationOpen season for pay cuts with a plan to cap player monthly salaries at 800 dollars. Major leagues may follow as AA owners push wage reductions that could end many big names’ careers. Thomas Jefferson Hickey secures another year as president after a 1-1 deadlock, while the Texas League also trims club payrolls in recent actions.

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Hettinger to play in El Ranchito polo tournament in Fort Worth

Capt. Tuck Hettinger of Fort Tiley Run and ex San Antonio leads in a second manual mid winter polo tournament at El Ranchito field from November 20 to December 2. Teams from El Ranchito Port Worth Dallas Mourton compete for a trophy donated by Fort Worth sportsman Cuy Wag koner. First buck at Lockhart Texas noted with a bucking display near New Braunfels as a local event unfolds.

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Stranger Robs Wrestling Promoter in Broad Daylight

A wrestling promoter in Los Angeles is robbed after being forced from his car by a stranger. The assailant drove off in the promoter’s vehicle toward Light Train and Granal, leaving the victim shaken and unsure of the attacker’s identity.

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Shands Expects Another Good Bobcat Cage Five

Shands predicts a strong season for the San Marcos Bobcats with deep roster talent. Notable players include Brandt of Lamkin and Claude Yong of San Marcos while rookies and veterans like Walter Ciermer and Charley Zunker aim to contribute. The team faces new competition in the Lone Star Conference and the eastern Triangular Intercollegiate Association, with Kingsville not yet joining.

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Eighty Seeking Managership of Pirates

Eighty candidates vie for the Pirates job as owner Barney Dreyfuss reviews letters sent for the position. Dreyfuss aims to meet several applicants personally before league meetings next month. Donie Trish, former Pirates manager, was offered a minor league post with the St. Paul club but seeks major league offers first.

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Wrap-Up of International Track Results and Notables

The report lists numerous results from a wide range of weight classes and nationalities. Notable showings include Lou Plummer defeating Jack Weshburn in Cleveland and Salt Lake City where Ging Varllnil defeated Jack Podebiey. Multiple athletes from Cleveland New York and Chicago compete across heavy and light classes with several scores and times noted.

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Mackey Faces M'Mullen in Welterweight Clash

Mackey meets M Mullen on the mat in a three bout main event card promoting Louis Albert’s wrestling show. Dallas acrobat Wut ty McMwlee challenges in the welterweight bout as Jimmy Murphy and Tie Koronitis clash in a semi final. Shievid Tadole cannot appear. Show starts at 8 40.

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