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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1931

Page

8

Indian Team In Better Condition Ahead of Del Rio Clash

The Herlandale Bichechow squad, fresh from a rest, faces a depleted Del Rio High squad at Del Rio in the Main Avenue fray. Coaches Bannis ton and Carson promote their teams as contenders with Brackenridge and Duffs strong on defense. A close, low-scoring contest is forecast as both clubs seek a championship edge.

Herlandel Bichechow Brackes Ridge High Cucehrs Melita Ias Xeck del Rio Tigh School Wildcats del Rio Harry Banniston Hobo Carson Ain’ Ee - Main Busby Behreiner Institute Duffs Barlandale Brackenridge Jake Wite Bomstz

Northwestern Hosts California Second Team Clash

Evanston reports a game in which Northwestern tests second-stringers as California joins with star QB Hoot uncertain due to a sprained ankle. Coach Bil Spaulding relies on Norman Duncan and tackle Decker while Dick Hanley keeps regulars ready off the sidelines.

Evanston Drings Hoot University of California At Angelee Evanston Todostol Northwestern University Wildcate Bil Spaulding Norman Duncan Talftack Decker Dick Hanley Northwestern California U. OA Meus

23rd to Lose Gridiron Boss in Hawaii Duty

Lisnt William La Spike Nave, famed gridiron boss and champion of the Twenty-third Infantry, joins regimental leadership for duty in Hawaii. He has received orders and sails February 4 for an indefinite stay in the islands.

Lisnt William la Spike

Pistol Match Sunday At Exposition Range

W J Reid announces a pistol match at the Exposition Range on Sunday with early morning start times. Officials will oversee the event under National initiatives and daily adjustments to schedules.

Exposition Range W. J. Reid Bedi Mt Tha Yonge Matey Cucery

Sauer's Reign Ends in Rough Wresting Show

Hoxh Nichols and George Sauer staged a mixed wrestling card at Exposition Park arena Friday night. Sauer lost to Nichols by decision after a late surge, ending Bauer's reign as champion. Elmer Guthrie defeated Bulldog Triberty in the semi main, while Roberts fought a punishing bout, ending with Roberts tossing his opponent over the ropes. The crowd, damp and chilly, saw uneven action with several falls deciding early before Sauer's offense surged and faded.

Connelly Hoxh Nichols George Sauer Exposition Park Arena Sauer Tex Nichols Treferee Lalcote Falo Londos Chiniock Adam’s Apple R Ealds Macn Scott Seolk Bauer Elmer Guthrie Triberty Roberts Woo Anrel Dénlecs Theo Elwer Wresel Tea Pfeiffer Pat O'Brien Fred Kimball Humberto Borges Boggs Grozey Sichli To & Ley Val Teagan Bill Wilkins Standall Johangy Miller Mielfer Beotl Ani Kent Lette Creig

Fragmented college football scores and names from a torn page

A jumbled OCR list shows numerous college and team names, scores, and players across many institutions. The fragment includes Georgetown Tulsa North Dakota Indiana Nebraska Missouri Valley Clemson Texas and others with scattered results and incomplete lines.

New Knute Rockne Field Planned in Marine Park

New York to have Knute Rockne Field in Marine Park a giant municipal plan will provide a football gridiron and multiple facilities. The layout includes 20 tennis courts, three hurling fields, eight soccer grids, 43 tennis courts, six hockey fields, a golf course, and a 100 mile perimeter fence, with a grandstand and surrounding amenities. States James D Browne, park commissioner, the project aims to honor Knute Rockne and transform the park into a major city sports complex.

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Burns Floors Three Times In Canton Bout

In Canton on October 17 Chuck Thorne of San Antonio knocked Patsy Peroni with a quick flurry, then hit three solid blows in the later rounds. Peroni was shaken in the second, eighth, and ninth rounds before Thorne sealed the rout with decisive blows to win the heavy heavyweight matchup.

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Unclear high school meet results with multiple names

The article lists numerous athletes and results from a meet, including names such as Karl Poisilo and Ceuige Phaedra, with scores and placements scattered. It references teams and venues in a fragmented OCR format and notes several defeats and fouls.

Pay Omaha FAO Uhrefen Chivasy Amonde Karl Poisilo Cotcnas Eiven Laan Reniths Chvago H Keeinke Leemany Ghren Tink Tish Traviscaure Phaedra

Alamo Heights Juniors Lose Hard Fought Friday Game

Alamo Heights Juniors suffered a defeat as Gerrard’s team mounted a strong offense with touchdowns and a late rally. The game featured momentum shifts with several key plays, while the hosts struggled to close the gap and convert opportunities.

Ancient Berber goat herding seen in Argan tree runways

Reading notes trace a long history of goats in Berber regions with their domestication and ascent into argan trees. The piece links animal mobility to ancient customs, while a side column reviews Rev. F. W. Galpin’s display of a thousand instruments and remarks on old and modern lutes and curiosities.

Moroto FW. Galpin

Reaper Claims Murphy Great Baseball Figure

CHICAGO January 17 Charles Webb Murphy former owner of the Chicago Cubs died at his home aged 63. He boasted he ran a shoestring into a million during an eight year reign that saw two world championships in 1907 and 1908 and four national league titles. Murphy began in Cincinnati and later joined the New York Giants as publicity director. He helped fund the Cubs purchase by Taft for 75000, then led a storm of controversy after Chance era. He also owned a baseball club in Philadelphia and other holdings.

Chicago Charles Webb Murphy Chicago Cubs Jeau Ate Seslerins Cubs Exerete Chance” Uzya Ele Aport Ani Biz Carrer Nna Aporte Riter Cincinnat Murphy Uhio New York Giants Giants Charles VD Taft Formre Ube Chante Jahne Hank O'Day Evers Murphy Wan Sut Philadelphia Fional Wilmingt Wilitin

Veteran Stagg Honored By Chicago And Yale Alike

Chicago October edition notes veteran Stagg is celebrated as a longtime builder of youth at the University of Chicago. He received tributes from Yale and Chicago leaders at a banquet, praising his influence and longevity in education. The article also mentions the Franklin Square Tigers and Laredo Tizers game set for Sunday at 1 o'clock.

Stagg Chicago Yale Alunea University of Chicago Mtu Dor. Wallt Th. Hebert Masnoril Chitaga Himab

Economy to Be Discussed by Balloon League Meeting

In Pallas Texas, the Ball NEN economy talks centered on an annual fall meeting. President J Alvin Gardier anticipated a harmonious session with plans to discuss salaries for players and potential admission price changes for Texas league games. Independent clubs consider curbing player traffic between the smaller league and major leagues amid possible Wichita Falls and Houston movements.

Ppallas Tessy Tengue Cluhoners Tralny Tomorcve Presient J. Alvin Gardier Faerie Houston Leaumont Wichita Falla Iidney Stannin Browne PA Pasa Sory

Daniel Baker Romps Over West Texans

Daniel Baker dominated West Texans with a decisive 40 to 19 victory. The home team opened strong, mounting a series of drives and scoring early, while defensive stops limited the visitors to a sluggish first half. In the third and fourth periods, Daniel Baker extended the lead with improved offense and three late touchdowns.

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Army Seeks Revenge On Harvard In College Rivalry

A rambling 1920s style sports preview reports Army and Harvard meeting in football with rhetoric on pride, past clashes, and expectations. It notes West Point fans, coach Eddie Caney, and plans for a large crowd in New York City and surrounding games including Dartmouth, Columbia, Fordham, and Rutgers as part of a busy season.

Frank .G. Menke N.B Harvard Lang Banyen Sean Carvard Eddie Caney Soncinin Army Nogsers Mill Flurrard Tinevard Danklell Lecayse Erickard Dartmouth Columbia Baker Geld Mtmouth Col Iambin Deen Fordham West Virginia Towton College Nat N. Y Rutgers Manhattan Colgate de Uamilina N.Y Princeton Cornell Uhacu Lil

Fragmented Fight Results Show Mixed Attributed Names

OCR fragment lists numerous fighter names and places with unclear attributions. The garbled text mentions Mary MaliSiwe, Vince Dundee, Billy, Chicago, Canton, Cleveland, and several other scattered locations and individuals, reflecting a corrupted sports results snippet without a coherent event summary.

Associated Prengy Christo Framble Meek Mary MaliSiwe Kenoaha Wie Sie Vork Billy Sowmrens Vancaster Pearls Wather Trenton J. dix Vince Dundee Falitinate Woppen Wally Eelene New Corks Canton Ohio Patey Leeront Clevel Iand Jilinar Maunters Fiung Cen Salpalnlad Ehnne Tambariin Sulwankee My Tarde Tinamon Kuguers Cube Cuipalnred Sorreper Manteo Tay Ban Venero Fingto Leonara Prance Bledleon Fe Bellinham Trai Blehend Aanin “Smanica Jenk Aerer Rege Tmee Selphie Drew Desa Charle Alapred Bobly W Irera Aera Fale Padie Haker

Latonia hosts Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes for two-year-olds

Latonia Kentucky hosts the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes over a half mile with eleven starters headed by Mead Promont and Air Prot from Walter J. Balmon. The event, valued near 25000 to the winner, marks the race moving from Churchill Downs to Latonia with entry from Eastern contenders including Byzantine and Cloth of Whitney stable entries and Kan a0 Mahert among others.

Latonia Kentucky Lol Atakes Kakapog Datonia Churchill Downs Louisville Mead Walter J. Balmon Whitney Atable

Louisville Hinan to Lead Taulaville Americian Association Uni

Louisville Oct. 17 Hruno Deizel former manager of the Canadian American association club Selerdas is ready to take duties as manager of the Taulaville American Association unit following appointment Fri ag.

Army Captures First Harvard Game Hat Tradition Returns

Army officers recall the first Harvard game when funds were raised by passing the hat, raising bond money for Orlewson’s expenses and a loving cup souvenir. Today the Army reassembles, playing Harvard for the first time since 1905, expecting gate receipts near $100,000 and a historic clash at home.

Army Harvard Orlewson Purchase & Loving Hadtard Pridiron Jed Wy Hunt Kadir Casey Wood Hudsos Tasipe Acthr

Brackenridge Eagles Triumph In Gridiron Clash At Kerrville

Brackenridge High defeated Tivy 26 to 20 in a hard fought Kerrville game Friday afternoon. Key plays featured Spur Melugin passing and running, Fenner scoring on a 20 yard run, and Doerr returning an interception 20 yards for a TD. Brackenridge nu­rved ahead in the second half as Melugin connected with Cheek for a TD and Fenner added scoring runs, while Tivy’s drives were hindered by pressure and injuries to Bender and others.

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Greek Ring Champ Arrives for Match Hunt in Chicago

The boxing champion arrives in Chicago seeking action and titles. Local reports say the youngster has dominated recent bouts, winning four straight Kurabe rounds with steady, long, precise technique. Fans expect a strong show as he pursues further accolades.

Chigagg Cortas Vania Creek Maitateneighe Ublenge Tofay Trable Beitler Kurabe Roe Dave Long

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