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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1931

Page

4

Big Football Conference Race Shapes New Rivalries

News from November 25 outlines key college football clashes in the Midwest, Seuthwest, and South. Purdue, Purdue, and Notre Dame loom in the South while Army, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, and Lehigh feature in prominent tests. The piece highlights Notre Dame’s matchup plans, Wisconsin against Kansas City, and Ohio State versus Minnesota as pivotal to conference standings and bragging rights.

Newsonn Sereo Seucn Southwest Duce Dalent Feyorite Louisiana Mintle Carture Tulane Big Tree Calbertt Purdue Y. MU Toras Christian Los Hurdle Ruibers Methodist Yankee Rtadium New York Princeton New Flowers Stanford Portmouth Boston Detroit Gienredoren West Vicsinis Washington Delferson Lehigh Penn State Penn Army Tibembes Woneter Ohio Western Sisle South Cook Georcs Teohpana Geditcia Otreamet Washington Lev Slo Ricals

Light's All-City Sunday Preview Sees Surprises Likely

The article outlines a consensus among coaches and players across city teams for an upcoming event. It hints that most coaches have chosen their favorites, while noting some may diverge from common picks and present new ideas at the mythical gathering.

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Notre Dame Aims To Upset Army Rivalry Tilt

Notre Dame coach Hunt Anderson cautions fans after a string of close wins as the Irish prepare to face Army at Yankee Stadium. Army enters with a tougher recent slate and a rugged defense, seeking a possible upset against the favored Irish in front of about 50,000 spectators.

New York California Srojdpe Notre Dine Arty Xankee Vie Namblers Army Notre Dame Hunt Anderson Wut Ibs Studins Hamblers Californi Boult Bend Onr- Sard Pittsbursn Yale Ira Nolee Camp Bas Mon Teal

Mrs Lapham Wins In Women’s Golf Championship

Ars J GB Lapham captured the Women’s city golf title at Breckenridge Park with a net score of 85 after a 0 handicap round. Mrs GB Absas finished second with a gross 90 and a handicap 5. The next meet at Alamo course is set for Friday at 10 o’clock.

Lapham Ars. J. GB. Lapham Breckenridge Sam- Antonio Heidas Willow Springs Abses Alamo Stone of the Nest

Landis Condemns Tugboat Whistles and River Noise

The piece describes Landis reacting to tugboat whistles heard along the Chicago river, criticizing the disruption to traffic and river activity. A government engineer explains defenses like collapsible smokestacks could reduce noise and obstruction, while Landis remains skeptical about the situation and its impact on the city.

Wrestling bout thrills crowd at Exposition Park

The article details a chaotic wrestling card at Exposition Park featuring Abe Coleman the Hercules and Bobbie Chick, with multiple falls and dramatic exchanges. Coleman defeats Chick via a body slam and pin in 13 minutes, then dominates in subsequent bouts, while other wrestlers like Doug Marcell and Texex wrestler engage in quick, hard-fought exchanges.

Jack Cameron Balpa Hamsteads Park Severs Webby Chick Toledo Dio Tercudly Hercules Abe Coleman Coleman Jovkel Suea Coleman Abic Chick Sras Abie Mobby Hulfdoz Louisiana Legon Alenty Les Pfeffer Roberts Les Les Weer Marnell Stoberts Mira Ale Ring Marcell Fang A ‘Ison Lon Angelis Woo Aver Gene Galiec Ong Niko Duc Callahan Muy Reynolds Dollag Alam Reynolds George Sauer Bobby Chick Doug Marcell Menzres Hauer Mal Sel Gos Lefty Croiz Veer Nol Ridie Tio

Frank Menke on gridiron coaching and player quality shifts

The article cites Frank Menke discussing changes in coaching styles and player development over decades. He notes a trend from hands on, rigorous prep to a more modern approach with different training, tactics, and talent sourcing. He references Notre Dame and college programs, comparing eras and praising current players while criticizing past practices. Kings Press 1991.

Fender Notre Dame Burtt Imat Fey Aenin Cieir Colege Sal Kings Peas Byrd, Inc

Abilene Takes Oil Best Flag in Rough Tilt

Abilene, Nov 28. A hard fought game featured Jones and Walt for Abilene as they edged Sweetwater in a high school football matchup. Dallas recaps note Highland Park expected to face Oak Cliff in a district clash with prep standings shaping up after recent results.

Abilene Jones Walt Eagles Sweetwater Lesne Srtic Stague Donex Trate Toushdawna Seyatt Featutiz Laitte Hiorkbarn Dallas OM —Forest High Dallas Defence Land Park Mighlood Tara Thigtrict Eharagyrelia Tégpards Central Fon Worth Hyland Parc Oak Cum Land Ramée Highland Park Wighland Park

California Race Betting System Lives On at Tanforan

At Tanforan race track in California the option betting system remains in use amid legal scrutiny and a $100,000 damages suit. Bettors buy options to purchase horses like Spark Plug, redeemable as a pari mutuel bet based on final outcomes, while owners wary of losing prized stock. The system endures despite attacks and limited horse purchases through options.

San Francisco Calif Tantoran Race Track Here Max H. Rexd Abran Ohio California Lecause USA Tanforan Gheory Hia Opien Oo Basis Sivilat Pazi-Sutimer Pari-Mutuel Dreagell Mosey Tanforon Ali Herjen

Thirteen to Gallop in Bowie Race

Thirteen horses are set to run the barrier in the Bowie race at Amb Mont. The event, part of the fall meeting, will close today but an extra day has been added to raise funds for the unemployed. Top weight 110 pounds assigned to Queenlator, ridden by Trejuhakigh Proatons. Whitney entries include Pampetin and Escalator, with Oliiho and Mad Framp among notable rivals.

Bowish Sinesland Uig Seuaun Han Moi Quenlator Trejuhakigh Oliiho

Rubio's Son to Box for McGill Boxing Team

Montreal Nov 29 Fer-nandis Noble son of President Orel Mtubio of Mexico likely to join Metlit University's inter collegiate boxing team. Reported last night as part of a possible athletic roster move.

Rubio M'Gill Montreal Fernandis Noble Orel Mtubio Mexico Membre Metlit University Tex Hioythe Freeman Lowac

Main's Team Plays Again In Limbo Negotiations

Minin Aceing hixh rebool's football team is in trim pending outcomes of negotiations. Kenticke school opened talks before Main-Braekenrilge, but Main Avenue officials have not heard anything. Principal T Ony Itageri denies leaks as players remain training in confinement.

Minin Hixh Aphyilis Kenticke School

Enem y Judge Grants Mercy to Grid Star Cronkite

In Wichita Kansas a college grid star Cronkite faced a drunken driving charge and received mercy from the judge. He was relegated to parole with a $1000 fine after the court spared jail time, citing his past play this season and potential for reform.

Warner Draws Crowd as Harvard Stadium Showdown Looms

Boston crowds flock to see Dartmouth meet Harvard in a late November grid clash at Harvard Stadium with coach Warner drawing unprecedented local interest. The Dartmouth squad, praised for flair, faces a tough test against a strong Harvard eleven as both teams aim to restore momentum in a key late-season matchup.

Boston Dartnoull Hrantoch Harvard Tdarmouth Weston Dartmouth Tess “Pop Wolace

Dempsey Score Ties to Three Knockouts in Comeback

In Phoenix the former champion Jack Dempsey fought three opponents in a comeback card. He delivered three knockouts and a technical win, with referee Harry Guikin stopping one bout after the 200-pound opponent battered Tong staggered in the ring before the stop.

Phoenix Pempney Jas Vis Harry Guukin Honte Kuling Alyaecz Poins Puxo Loxan Meoie Moviek Denver Jimny Tong Detroit

Melugin and Smith Rated Best In Game

Melugin and Smith were named outstanding players in an unnamed game. The award, given by the Keaml M. Khoo company, honors the best linemen and backs for their performance in a beach-related relay. George Luck ef presents the honors annually.

Melugin and Smith Alevgin Lenewennuge Bach Kap Smith Ghinting Belmg Keaml M. Khoo Company Thirelay Main-Beacheneldge George Luckef

Two Games Slated At Victoria Field Texas

Two games are planned under field lights at Patth Welder field Victoria high school for next week. The Pact Welder Stingurees meet the Ida Cowboy for the right to the championship postion in Daritr. Youkum- Fl Campa ximgle will be played here Friday November 4 with the sampling of Division 2L and 27 take, City expected to allow about 2000 fans from the two towns.

Victoria Vicorta Texaa iTwo Patth Welder Victoria High School Pact Daritr

Yale and Princeton Loom Over Evolving Football Rivalry

New Haven reports highlight the Yale Princeton clash as the annual melee tilting the rivalry. Albie Booth and Gapl lead Yale while Princeton hopes for a turn in the long series, with weather and attendance concerns shaping expectations about the game.

New Haven Conn Yala Kent Prigceto Princeton Gapl Albie Booth Yole'a Alimmefiona Wisid Hie

Mat results reveal diverse world of boxing and track

A chaotic list of weights times and names across cities and countries appears. Boxers like Blunt Freeman Knits and many others post results in times ranging from 6 12 to 40 04 while clashes across Cincinnati Philadelphia and Newark hint at a broad meet with numerous bouts and scores.

Philadelphia Dick Blunt Ente Dueck Ord Herb Freeman New York Floyd Spncehall California George Knitsamaros Jan Anmelan Mike Momeant Matins Klilenko Jon Cox Kansan City Gandor Szabo Hungary Tintoh Wilson Dik Daviecouct Haw Han Delphia

All-American Eleven Picks Morton Over Wood

New York Sun selects Bill Morton of Dartmouth over Wood for quarterback. Also named are Schwarts from Notre Dame, Pinckett and Baker from Southern California, Munn of Minnesota as five man of the year. Parke Davis outlines Notre Dame dominance with a few other positions listed.

New York New York Sun Bill Morton Dartmonth Aga Barey Woot Tinevard The Sun Enyé Morton Wether Phiylig Alogt Hayward Marchmont Schwarte Notre Dame Ernie Pinckett John Baker Heathern California New Fork Parke Davia Tina Jerry Dat Yerman Smith Geary Tackiea Nekiranka Paul Sch

Football Official Takes to Air for Big Game Assignment

Dallas dispatch reports secretary A RK Untyhls of the Southern Football Officials group flying from Los Angeles to Athens to officiate a Georgia Tech versus Georgia game. He traveled by American Airlines after a California assignment and plans to arrive 80 minutes before kickoff. Weathered by travel, he may shorten the schedule if flight issues persist.

Dallas INS A. RK Untyhls Mxsucls Lodsy Iutehins Amercian Airways Los Angeles Plarlig-University of California Ehuceday Sirevenort Athrun Gis Georgia Bhaud Athens Coporty

Polo tussles on S A Carl in Austin polo match

The San Antonio polo team faces off with Austin in a Saturday afternoon game at Hackerrin Park field. Key players include OG W Berk Sep Tus and Terrence Preece scoring for Grussders while George Miller leads Austin with multiple goals as Bell Smith Earl Skew and others feature in the lineups.

San Antonio Hrackenrige Park Heveras Crusidera Milter Field Charkiéa Barke Colorado Apringk Major Wath Swift Gag Catain Coulter Austin George Milter Creil Smith Earl Skew Tube Williams Don Groniger

Bell to Stay Five More Years at Aggies

College Station November 28 The Aggies athletic council approved extending coach Bell’s contract through 1952 and praised the staff. The meeting noted the team’s strong conference standing and indicated a charity game with another major opponent as a possibility while deferring a postseason plan.

Stueion Molly Bella Continet Ng Bend “Case Ponsensor Aggies University Teses Longhorns Hi Peetsvanon Degas AD AM. Athhremnanes Feit Natal Athlotic Council Eeprem Aggies Mung Joe Ulny Fiteera Jetic Council Agpies

Kampf between Ken Dal and Levinsky Falls Through

In Chicago on November 28 the planned 10 round bout between Ken Dal of Boston and Levinsky of Chicago fell through as promoters canceled the December 8 event. Levinsky needed more time to prepare, and changes to the card followed. Young Strib was originally set to fight Sc, but injury to Stribling altered the lineup with Piedro Carri slated for a later date.

Euillaud Kendal Boston King Tavinsky Chicago Figh Ana Genult Levinsky Pieeyore Young Strib Stribling Piedro Carri

Face scratch fatal to football player student dies

A Boston area High School football scrimmage ended with the death of 16 year old W. Dajilver after a facial scratch during a game at Massachusetts General Hospital. The incident occurred during a routine practice at the her neighborhood high school and the hospital treated the player for injuries before death.

Boston En W. Dajilver Janine Ain Man Hfieh Achool Doris

Unclear OCR sports score teaser from local page

Fragmentary OCR text shows partial names and numbers with no clear teams or outcome. The readable items include scattered personal names and odd phrases, lacking coherent event, date, or location details to establish a definite sports item.

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