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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1931

Page

16

Tulane Green Wave Crowned Undefeated Southern Champ

New Orleans celebrates Tulane as the only undefeated and untied team in the nation after a Thanksgiving weekend slate. Chattanooga, Centre College, and the Dixie conference title are noted, with upcoming games against Georgia Tech and LSU as Tulane eyes continuing dominance.

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Primo Favored Over Campolo In 2001 Odds At Madison Square Garden

In New York the ring forecast centers on Primo Carnera as the favorite and Campolo as the challenger for the feature bout at MSG tonight. Odds tilt toward Carnera despite Campolo’s late momentum, with analysts noting Carnera’s size and Campolo’s punching power as evenly matched factors.

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Mackey Dominates Bobby Novack in Wrestling Show

A Thanksgiving era wrestling card at Louie Albert's Tiehaven paraded Mackey and Bobby Novack in a main event that went two falls to Mackey. Mackey won the first fall after 35 minutes with a Boston Jet split and finished in five minutes with a body pin in the second. The semi finals saw Gilbert Larrea and Troy Freynolds wrestle to a one fall decision in 25 minutes, while Garcia and Burgess used up their allotted time. The Lime Trait and Touchhouse Mudd matched, both going to the limit with no decisive advantage earned. Sonny Slevins announced and Ted Burnety timed the events.

Louie Hi Albert Crelone Blackey Columbus Ohio Nether I Garcia San Antonio Tully Kid Burgess San Francisis Touchhouse Mudd Beaumont Speedy Frank Fan Antonio Meither Kid Darrison Sonny Slevins Ted Burnety

MAT RESULTS By the Associated Press

Boston Sonnenterr 208 tops Charlie Strack 272 in a rough meet. Oklahoma dominated with late throws and long event names, while Providence and Rhode Island figures appear in scattered results. Broad list of athletes and times hints at a championship round and relay trials.

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Star kept ignorant as mother dies at home game

Gerry Downes played final Biz College game as Mary Craca’s mother neared death. He was left unaware why sideline seats for Biz College were empty while his mother, gravely ill, had begged his team not to be told until after the game.

Buston Mars Dee Gerry Downes Biz Sguivee Mary

Texas Intercollegiate Athletics shakeup as teams bow out

Abilene Christian college and North Texas of Denton drop from contention as undefeated runs end in a chaotic set of Thanksgiving games. Howard Payne defeats Southwestern at Georgetown while McMurry ties with AC and Texas A&I claims a 1 0 win. Trinity and Texas College also post results.

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Sing Sing Eleven Loses to Angies in Tough Showdown

A damaged report from the White Ploing Bulhloge details Sing Sing's eleven facing defeat at prise stadium on Saturday the 13th. Four inmates cheered in a section while five prisoners sang their own tunes. Quarterback Alabaton Witty passed in strong fashion but Sing Sing could not win with 23 owners watching the game.

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Two Events on Tap at Driving Range

Two events are on tap at the municipal practices driving range this Sunday with a driving contest at 4 o'clock by the Power and Light company crew and an amateur driving meet. Manager Ty Cobb expects steady participation as the afternoon meet shapes up with a four amateur field and a separate Sunday night tent event near Conzales. Gonzales Fi girls basketball opens season with 30 reporting for practice led by Mina Klomet Andrus and Zelam Christan assisting Superintendent Kee.

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The Turkey Versus the Bald Eagle Debate

A scanned note discusses Benjamin Franklin’s favored turkey emblem for the United States over the bald eagle. It cites his Passy letter of January 20, 1764, and mentions a cartoon and an invitation to send questions about "Believe It or Not" cartoons to Sir Ripley with a return envelope.

Turkey Benjamin Franklin United States Congress Passy Sarah Sadie America John Wigelow Bi Jomin Bragistin Wisau Ripley

College football scores from scattered results mix

A garbled sweep of college football results lists numerous games with a mix of schools such as Colgate, Nebraska, NYU, Loyola, Gettysburg, Indiana, Marquette, Drake, Western University, and many others. The fragmentary OCR shows multiple 0s, 13s, and 33s with occasional team pairings and inconsistent team spellings, giving a jumbled snapshot of early season play without coherent context.

Breas Tena A Colgate Brows Nebraska New York Comnerio Holy Crage Boatam College Lebanon Walter Qheltes Stomasee Calkady Loyola Pranklin and Marshall Gettysburg Hte Dakota George’ Washington Virginia Wentesan Marquette Drake & Obie Wer Western Wererie All Mart Mt Union Auron J. Xavier Harkel Dakota Westerans Yemkton Mermonth Juner Tech B. Cornell Alsyan Inston Unity Wandlurn Chinaha Sormay York's Clare Sergeans Wesleyan QI Orient Columbia Tellers Sarney Normal Tennessee Kentucky Alabama Vanderbilt Auburn South Carolina Virgina Vely Virginia Mineteatopl A Ard Sf Kors Carolina Moward Js. Duauenne Matramata Centre T Monta Clara R Routhweatern Fenn Sarina Ty Vaulijana Normal Routhweren Lavvlang Lincoln Sfemortal Rae Benates Wetcord Western Lewn Oty Mnetastopl Covlaze S1ilance A Mercer Zletnoree Monticel Mantells A Atkanine Tech College of Fraarkt Lamiuih Bethel Tenn Duty Hteisch Georgie’ Suse Hargile Carean Sepman Gianoma A Kithnies

Polo activity brisker this week end

Polo teams from Sat Antonis and vicinity prepare a weekend schedule at Miller field. Friday afternoon Austin Woo and the Crashers resume their series at Miller field with close scores in past meetings. Saturday Brackenridge Park hosts a round robin while Sunday afternoon Austin meets the Crusaders again at Miller field. notes include Becks plan to settle near Sutherland Springs and Lt Mensey’s first San Antonio appearance with poly players.

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Fight card irregularities pit two welterweights in likely draw

In Syracuse N Y today welterweights NHKADY FIGHTS DOZIEH and BAN FRAMGISCOU clash with even odds. The bout against Battling Joo ster in Alte Kan magro fizhier is scheduled as a 50 round match, with both fighters expected to contest the decision.

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Souths Spell Ends On Coast

USC trounces Florida 13 to 0 on the Pacific coast as the South’s dominance fades. about 17 000 in attendance, Charles Bachanan’s invaders pressuring early, the Trojans surge with a fast ball comeback to seal the win.

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San Saba High Bi-District Bid Sealed By Win Over Winters

In a muddy clash San Saba High beat Winters 7 0 to advance in the bi district race. San Saba opened scoring early and relied on stout defense as Winters threatened twice but stalled near the goal. Watson Smithhard Whitt Taylor Hariles and Moore starred for San Saba while Coles Roundtree and Adamy stood out for Winters.

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Ice skater fined after mockery of referee

In Chicago on November 27 Buffalo goalie Stark reacted angrily as the Shamrocks scored three quick goals. He snickered after failing to clear the puck and referee O Leary warned him, imposing a $10 fine after Stark apologized.

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Uvalde Champs in High District 26 Battle

Uvalde repeats as high district champions with a hard fought win over Carriza Moriiage Wildemte. Captain Jauner ran 4h yards for a Carriza Kpringd goal while Urable and Uastriza Springs scored on a tucked punt.

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St. Marys Rally To Conquer Oregon In San Francisco

St Marys Gals staged a comeback at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco to defeat Oregon. After falling behind in the first half, St Marys rallied with a late field goal and a decisive fourth quarter score. The game featured standout plays by end Gervase and fullback Bearley as the Saints prevailed.

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Sun Beau's Trainer Signs With Labrot

Talmore, Nov. 27.07 Wile Usk Levine wins trained horgen for the fale BF Whitney fir e years and who in more recent seapa developed Mtn Menu had slawed contract to train the whntern of Sylvester TW Dwhbrot for neat sear.

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FIGHT RESULTS From Associated Trees in Muncie Indiana

Unclear boxing style match results featuring listed fighters near Muncie Indiana. Several names appear with dubious affiliations and odd spellings. An advertisement about rental services and a real estate inquiry is embedded in the text.

Yale Captain Booth Ill in Hospital Report

Abie Booth Yale's captain was described as in serious condition after a severe call. He spent a comfortable night and was moved from the college infirmary to New March hospital as a precaution against complications.

New Faves Conn Abie Booth Yale Foothill Booth College Infirmary New Marcu Hospital

Porkers Win Closing Fray in Rain Slugfest

In a downpour at Lay Nov. 27 Arkansas Duzore under Coach Thomson secured a 0 scoring drive thwarted by the Center team. Cameron’s punt was partially blocked, Murphy then sprinted to the right end for the lone score, sealing a win in the final clash of the season.

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Stribling Cancelled Shaaf Bout as December Fight Near

Matchmaker Nate Lewis seeks a replacement for Menie Schaal of Toston after Willie Steibfing withdraws due to injuries from a Birmingham incident. Stribling’s likely substitute Ming Yo appears to be contending for Shaaf, while Hastrop Bear meets Luling Baglee to decide the district title in Luling on December 4.

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