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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1931

Page

18

Alfalfa Bets and Golf Club Secrets Unfold in Omaha

In a crowded tale from Omaha, a golf outing blends high stakes betting with alfalfa talks, as players wager on birdies and pars using poker chips drawn from the club. A Nebraskan amateur, ex-champion, and a Josiet minister join a foursome, while a steward and a mint-like pile of chips fuel surprising cash exchanges. The scene shifts to Fort Worth where El Ranchita edges Dallas 5 to 4 in a spirited polo tournament final.

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High School Grid Clash Promises Big Turnout at Park

Brackendidge and Main Avenues prepare for a pivotal game under uncertain weather. Tickets go on sale downtown at Spaulding’s and later at the park with special booths and varied prices. Officials include Chet Heath and Andy Andrews, referees Burgess and R., and field judge Mike R. The city high school championship and a Texas theater trophy will be awarded after the game.

Josephing Street Brackendége Aurlia Chet Heath San Antonio

Old Old Stars Rally at Main's Avenue Brackenridge

On Thanksgiving day a large rally is planned by longtime alumni at Main Avenue to support the annual Avenue Brackenridge event. Organized by school secretary Sunne Burnett, attendees include many retired graduates and local supporters as the date nears.

Avenas I High Scout

Big Ten shakeups loom in charity grid tournament plan

Thanksgiving at Sage Field features Iowa Illinois Indiana and Chicago teams with prospects for next season. Illinois has lost all league games and must show improvement while Iowa and Chicago face injury setbacks and aim to rebound. The charity carnival will test depth and determine the tourney winner amid conference volatility.

Usenpanis Sages Field Iowa Ulliots Tein Conchoh Zaprke Indiaon Cour Syay Doomfield Bath Hawkeyes Giree Chicago Stage faithAile Chicasa Indiana Illinois

Allen Meets Texas Frosh in Football Scrimmage Preview

The Texas frosh face Allen Academy Ramblers at Forrest Field in a season preview game. Gillman leads Allen with 56 points and is likely to start if healthier. Wilson Waller is injured but may miss time. Hamblers plan to test strong Texas defense with heavy forwards.

Texas New Texas University Teshmen Allen Academs Ramblers Forrest Field Ramblers C' Mane Wilson Bour Bis Ecrius Bis Ekull Verve Bour Hcavy Hamblers Wilson Waller Fromt Pere Arthur Academy Jie Stelian Gireme Ligeopers Gillman

Baer KO Knocks Kennedy In Revenge Battle

In Haablant, Baer delivered a swift knockout to Kennedy in a revenge bout. The match featured early exchange pressure, a hard right by Baer in the third round, and Kennedy struggling to answer. Bleeding from the nose, Kennedy went down late in the fourth as Baer controlled the pace and sealed victory.

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Benny Leonard Sets Up Victory Backing Upset Claim

Benny Leonard strategizes as rivals adjust to his style while Valtimonie and Kaltimare figures loom. A news wire report mentions a weighed-in figure of 140 pounds and a cammo-brek stylistic note, with Monday availability for further comment.

Benny Leonard Valtimonie New Lsnter Brown Kaltimare

Woman Fish Alexander Laas swims Gulf of Finland

Estonian swimmer 22 year old Alexander Laas completed a crossing from Reval to Porkhala Island on the Pinnisti coast covering about 65 kilometers and taking around four hours. He suffered from the cold as water temperature dropped to near 0 Celsius. Laas plans to attempt the English Channel to break the existing record and is nicknamed the human fish for his extraordinary tolerance.

Alexander Laas Arass Gulf of Finland Reval Porkhala Pinnisti Marquising Porkhals Laas

Brown Nominates Shaver For All American Back

WARRE Walversss Subic 0 Nov 24 3ir Grant lans Tivo and others who have cen yu 4 still done for a person answer sing 14 the decription of an allAnee ven FOUhack have my permission to last hunting. The guy has been geared up. Shaver with Southern California is a quarterback by trade but Saturday he played fullback by necessity. Johnny Baker the guard kicked a 23 yard field goal and Shaver’s play helped SC triumph. Whether Shaver gets the job or the all American honors will be decided later this month.

Warre Walversss Subic Grant Lans Tivo Southern California Johnny Baker Houn Eny Komble Baker Southern California Gaius Shaver Shaver Saan Mt Tenas Americap

Yale Dartmouth tie may trigger replay and coin toss

A muddled report describes a 33-33 Yale vs Dartmouth tie with plans for a potential replay and a coin toss to decide the trial game. It notes the match at Yale Bowl and mentions players and a 24 minute halftime adjustment, with Frenchny’s tram costs and Clark’s Sunday victory details amid unclear framing.

Yale Varemouth Cros Darmouth Ieuan Wiettre Frencny Flay Clark Simmone Ted Frenehy Mart Clark Hracketteville Clark Fonruler Thoriwuer

Benefit Game At Woodlawn In City Basketball Benefit

The Calielle Community Center quintet meets the Tuesday Night club at 8:15 PM at Woodlawn Lake for a benefit basketball game. Proceeds go to the Catholic Women’s Association. Notable players include Toto Salas, Charley Barnhalt, and Dewey Coats. The Triple Ga are among town’s strongest fives.

Calielle Community Center Woodlawn Lake Catholic Women's Association Toto” Salaa Charley Barnhalt Dewey Coats Iispening Bell Telephone Company Hue Tesday Ton City T. AL AL PL

Results From The Az Associated Press Boxing Meet

A garbled report lists multiple boxers by name, nationality, and weights with results or records. Names include Enlza, Steele, Wilson, Gordini, Ror nek, Darek, Felice, Sonnenberg, Figguner, Moran, and Getsonoff among others, with various notes on throws and disqualifications. The text references cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit and includes scattered scores such as 26:88 and 17 AK.

Associated Pre New York George Enlza Italy Saniloc Seaho Hungary Ray Steele Los Angeles Johnny Siaxas Greece Ralph Wilson Thilatelphie Gersien George Haegen Renata Gordini Thaly Oklahoma Teans Ginsberg Chicago Rudy Darek Omaha Tony Catalino Hlein Newark Bill Mid- Arkanel Florida TA Puflalehy Don Georges North Towa N.Y Gus Sonnenberg Boston Getsonaft Getsonoff Phimrmi Hainer Ren Tork Smith Oblahomn Readea

Townsend and Fetrolle to Box at Madison Square Garden

Petrolle of New York faces Vancouver welterweight Townarog in a December 18 card at Madison Square Garden. The bout pairs Townarog with the Fargo Express alias Fetrolle for a welterweight match in New York.

Cleborne to host Corsicana Tigers in district clash

In Cleburne on November 24 Cleborne faces Corsicana Tigers in a key district nine football game. A Cleborne win could tie for the lead, though locals fear Hillaboro’s upset by Temple and Corsicana.

Cleburne Luci Corsicana Mighty Tigers Clethorne High Yellowjackets Cleborne Frrioy Cleborne Hillaboro Temple

Zack Miller Holds Rodeo at Wimberly

Zack Miller, renowned rodeo announcer and producer, stages a round of events at Wimberly, Texas, featuring top ropers and riders under the Alamo City chorus leader Chief Gorell and comedian William Saunders. Warlingen women golfers and Brownsville women play in an area handicap tournament with a playoff date planned for December.

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Big Six Conference Football Schedule Preview

In early November the Big Six teams shift focus to non conference and charity games. Nebraska travels to Pittsburgh for a Thanksgiving interregional game after Thanksgiving. Other matchups include Temple at Philadelphia, Missouri vs Oklahoma, Kansas facing Washburn, and Kansas State meeting Central Missouri as coaches seek replacements and players prepare for December 5 Washburn clash.

Ransar City Big Siz Achelule Town State Nebraska Huskers Vilteburgs Pitt Panthers Creston Lews Kew Ch. Inbomm Norman University of Kansan

Arkansas Razorbacks Begin Cage Training

Arkansas basketball opens its 1991-92 preseason as Razorbacks begin intensive workouts in Fayetteville three weeks before the season. Some players will not report on Monday due to football commitments while others remain with grid duties.

Arkansas Razorbacks Fayetteville Ark University of Arkoteas Gouad Arkensas Atenon Parker Cage Hazorback Manther Loon Diadem Fire Lettermen

City High Schools to Host Charity Football Rematch

Cit college and Baltimore Polytechnic, the citys two largest high schools, will stage a charity football game this Saturday after a 7 to 7 tie last week. Receipts go to the unemployed, continuing a rivalry played annually since 1880. This marks the first year with two games in a season.

HGH Bathimore Citr Collere Baltimore Polytechnia City College United States

Boxing Card Promises Action at Beeethoven Hall

A boxing event at Bee thoven hall features a six round main with Willie den and Pancho Torres in the semi final, plus four rounders including Joe Hallia, Young Meitfer, Tattle Joe, Hil Boota, Mike Telgada, Kid Krrn dleraon, Com Wickman, Bike Alr domo, Young Jim and Charley Mears.

Beethoven Hall Bill Spencer Aberts Martie Young Meitfer Tattle Joe Va Hil Boota Mike Telgada Kid Krrndleraon Com Wickman Bike Alrdomo Jim Charley Mears

Cagers Stage Double Bill Wednesday Buckets and battles on the court

The Southwesteen Belelephone and National Bank of Commerce quintets were easy winners in open games. Pat Haberre scored 22 for Phonemen and Eehoru added 43 points as a high scoring clash unfolded. The Bankers, led by Mutledge and Ledel, pulled away 32-20 in another decisive showing.

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Army League Closes Race at Fort Sam Houston Gridiron

Fort Sam Houston hosts the Army League final game on Thursday morning between the Ninth Infantry and defending champions amid Thanksgiving Day features. On December 4 the Eight Corps Area football tournament begins at League Park with six teams, marking a busy season close.

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Dempsey Outpoints Hunt In Turbulent Bout

In a rough middleweight match at the local arena, Jack Dempsey appeared fatigued but secured a decision over Babe Dunn of Ponca City. Hunt Bout left Dempsey shaken, yet the former heavyweight champion held clear edge in early rounds and maintained control through the later stages.

Tolga Oxin Tack Dempsey Ward Thoeniz Ariz Norths West Babe Dwin Ponca City Starl Manassa Manter Crogey Bunt Teempsey Dempacy

Peden and Andy Win Northwest Bike Race

Peden and Andy won the Northwest bike race in Minneapolis on November 24. William Yoreby Prisen and Juley Andy teamed up after injuries to capture the sit-lay title, finishing after 2279 miles and 8 laps, three more than rivals Heinhard Müllebecke and Brask Anderson, a German American duo.

Minneapolls Um— William Yoreby Prisen Juley Andy Heinhard Mtllebecke Dbrask

Boxing comeback set as Benny Bay targets title return

Benny Bay, a former lightweight challenger, plans a comeback to challenge Red Chrono for the title. He will fight next Monday night in a four-round bout, aiming to regain momentum after a past defeat and climb back toward a championship shot.

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