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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1931
Page
9
Weshy 3 Heed, custodian of the municipal ranges at Exposition grounds, announces Christmas season cap and ball shooting events. Entries received for cap and ball pistol and rifle matches. prize shoots planned if turnout permits. Old time arms may be used including Long Toms for Millers who wish to shoot.
The senior basketball tournament of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation will take place in San Antonio on March 11 and 12. President Roger Stakes announced after the annual meeting in Waco, with A G Thoemer elected federation vice president in charge of the tournament. The state dramatic tournament also goes to San Antonio on September 10, with Miss Alory Wilson elected vice president in charge. N A Quintanilla elected vice president for state athletic affairs. Brokes, longtime T A S B president, elected to a seventh term.
The Ninth Infantry, defending champion, hosts the Twenty-third Infantry at Fort Sam Houston stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Kelly Field faces Randolph Field on Thanksgiving morning at 9 30, while the Eighth Army area tournament begins December 4 at League Park with six teams entered.
Prassel's Drugists claimed a 3 to 0 victory over Kirk's Confectioners under the lights at San Pedro Park. The New Way Cleaners played at San Pedro Berk in indoor baseball, with Prassels prevailing on a Thursday night performance.
New York boxing notes announce a 10 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden with Primo Carnera scheduled to meet Vic Campolo. Carnera, favored, has beaten Loughran and Schwat recently while Campolo stands 230 pounds and 6 feet 7 inches tall. The undercard highlights include a 10 round non title bout in Boston featuring Malimba and Lawless.
Abilene and Cisco meet on Abilene field Friday afternoon for the Oi Belt championship after Cisco edged the Mavericks to remain unbeaten in District 3. Stanger led the Bulldogs in a 2R victory over Brownwood while a Jefferies to Blackburn pass set up a second-quarter scoring chance.
San Francisco November 23 The western eleven face a slate of clashes with Oregon St Marys California UCLA and Dartmouth in key college football matchups. California celebrates a 6 0 victory over Stanford while Stanford beat Dartmouth 34 7 setting up a Grand rivalries in the last interconference weekend. Oregon and UCLA hunt regional bragging rights as December races loom for conference standings.
Promoters of the National Boxing Association limination tournament in Menominee Wisconsin announced cancellation of the November 7 rivalry at the Auditorium. Len Groenen said Oddone Viazza Troly's Beast and Fleury Fitpa of Newcastle were sidelined by eye injuries from their zero-final clash, keeping them out of the ring for a month or more.
Rain shortened the annual San Antonio Gun Club turkey meat shoot at Olmes brain. Lanting and Eg. Lyman led to a shoot-off after a tie for top honors. Rinebold finished runner-up amid brisk competition and a lighter crowd.
Dallas Fort Worth area football standings recount matches and scores. Dallas leads with a strong showing as Manchito defeats Eathy while Gavalesela Ratuniay falls. Higuins hits a milestone in Mexico City with a notable win as Wallan Beepre and Sof iecialan secure key points for their teams.
A fragment discusses Choral Hydrate and Gumocammier as solids derived from choral and camphor tree materials. It hints at a chemical combination yielding a liquid and mentions an upcoming feature titled A Man Who Holds 1900 Patents and a cartoon inquiry titled Hellerett or Not.
Robstown High School and coach Rundel face a district ruling over an ineligible player McCraw. Henderson letters and affidavits surface alleging district manipulation to oust Robstown from the title race. Officials pledge to pursue reinstatement as the team vows to press the strongest opposition for a fair outcome.
Baker of Southern California led his team to a one touchdown victory over Notre Dame 15 to 14 with a late field goal. Yale’s Abble Moath halted a fourth quarter surge with a field goal. Horvor of California scored the lone touchdown in a win over Stanford. Henry Schaldrich propelled California to a 4 point win over Stanford with the only TD. Big Bis title referenced Travin and Weldon Mason. Tulane’s Jim Hodgins scored twice as Sewanee beat them 77 to 0. Michigan’s Hewith booted a 61 yard field goal for the game’s lone TD.
Fourteen teams remain undefeated as Oklahoma projects a 36 game streak and leads the list in a roundup of top unbeaten squads. The tally highlights nations’ unscored, unbeatens with Notre Dame Harvard Fordham North Dakota and Allegheny among steady performers.
Nebraska's Cornhuskers claim another Big Six title as they prep for an intersectional game against Pitt Bouthers at Witte Mirgh Thanksgiving ny. They clinched the conference with a 2 0 victory over Town State, second title in three seasons under Cuarge Veenker.
Ledbet ter of the University of Arkansas continues to lead the South Seat conference scoring race. He scored a touchdown at Mite Saturday, boosting his season total to eight touchdowns and 48 points. Teammates and opponents named include Tollnw, Pat, Fl, Titdbeiter, Metholist, Oliver, and DJ Vrve from Rice.
Amicauo, Nov. 24. The evening round of the National Housing axxognition elimination tournament to crown a lightweight and heavy weight champion will be held December 11 at Chicaza stadium. Maxie Rosenbloom, title holder who vacated the belt, will meet the tourney winner. Entrants include Willy Jonow, Mttahurgh negra, Clyle Chastain, Texan, Rattling Vaz, The Birmingham, Ala, and Carter Calmes of Wichita, Kan.
A garbled notice notes roads toward College Station remain in excellent condition with paving and maintenance reported along routes from Taylor to College Station via Hearne and Brenham areas. Official bulletin lists travel advisories and weather updates for Warm-Tronda and nearby junctions.
The Santa Clara team led by Jehn Clipier TM Smith and Tilt cece Tronens from Haute Clara university depart for New Orleans for a Thanksgiving game against Wyoming. The California squad posted a 0 to 0 tie against the Wyoming University Cow hose in their faith game.
Noblesborough Nov 23 An early football season grim turned deadly as a Wake High School scrimmage led to multiple injuries and two fatalities. William Wake, 17, died from a head injury after a tackle. fellow players remain in serious condition at a regional hospital. Officials report the game’s dangers and the town mourns as families brace for more news.
A new backer resumes support for a boxing event labeled for the benefit of the unemployed. Tilly Spencer heads the amateur boxing card in Weethoven Kath An, featuring Martin Mares and Albert in the main bout while promoter Major promotes the refined lineup for future shows.
Fort Collins Colorado November 24 News agency reports that a December 1 football contest between two local colleges was rescheduled after cancellation of echodules. Faculty at the hot echools decide the game will be played on December 1 at the home venue.
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