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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1931

Page

6

Harvard Faces Texas Longhorns In Midseason Clash

Cambridge October 24 Harvard football stands at halfway with an intersectional clash against Texas Longhorns. Coach Eddie Casey aims to keep Harvard undefeated, relying on Barry Wood and the aerial attack to counter Texas kick formation and stout defense.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Crimson clan‘Terns Longhorns Army Eddie Casey Longhorns Texas Atta Ron Merale Casey Iain Barry Wood West Point Vietory Itetetee Harry Vince Gitte Aoremoyre LaFay

USC Tussles Californians in conference race

USC battles California in Berkeley with a strong passing attack and a ticking tempo as both teams seek undefeated conference records. Stanford looms undefeated and could decide the title, with lineup details uncertain and key players unsure.

Ge Beale Orrilie Mobler Southern California California Stanford Southern Tails Res Ooen

Wrestling match ends in disputed pin amid bathrobe interference

In a chaotic bout promoter Ralph Demmonis oversaw a third fall where Elmer Guthrie’s bathrobe blocked a pin by Abie Coleman. Referee Ley Pie moved the robe aside to declare Coleman the winner, while Guthrie protested a later miscue and the match ended with a draw after 30 minutes of action.

Baga Tedos Elmer Guthrie Ralph Demmonis Flont Exposition Grounds Ave Coleman Ley Pie Elmer Coleman Guthrie Masie Mer Abie Tait Abbie Hille Johnus Miller Dede Chick Ekeolbarrow George Poulin Poulin Chick Pat O'Brien Young Stecher Jack Curtin Tony Leilene

Ranyon Careful and the Harvard Texas Gridiron Clash

A fragmentary New York column reports Harvard and Texas preparing for a football game in Cambridge. It quips on language quirks and fans, with Eddie Casey leading Harvard against the Lone Star squad amid local humor and speculation about the outcome.

Damon Undver New York Friz Harvard University of ‘Texas Cambridge Chay Eddie Caesy Lone Star State St .Habrubd Texas Bernard Terayx Fersonsily Brooklyn Averaica Morena

Serbian baseball team roster sparks quirky Believe It or Not feature

A fragment lists players and staff from the San Francisc based Serbian A.C. baseball squad. Names include M. Radjo vich Le Dradi oyich Uradovich, S. Sherovich, Vukasini chess, Dabovich, Dzuovich, coach G. Dabovich and substitutes Radonich, Vukasino vich, Milovich, Samardich. The odd item promises 25 tricks and arithmetic as part of the act.

A.C San Francisc M.radojovich Radoyieh OJ Uradovich A. Popovich Stoukovkh S.sherovich Bamialovich MH. Vukasinovich C. V. Stvepanicich G.dabovich J. Dzuovich L. Radonich

Tivy Outplays Harlandale In Tie

Harlandale High school and Kerrville Ivy High battled in District 12 football. Tivy claimed a moral victory by outplaying the Bartlandale squad, with long runs, standout plays from Stephens and Wright, and a late tying score by Di mikis. No injuries reported.

TIVY Harlandale Harlandale High School Herlandale Ta- Bisus Ivy High Kerrville Cheral Werryille Stephens Harlandele Herlandale Ivy Chester Wright Kerrylle Keeling Dunn Wid Korts Wildman Opd Kerrie Melonski Wildean Keeeville Babetitates Harardsie Mosetey Rows Cathenine Ten Layton FR Keevilie—Kintald Love Granes Rex McGlroy We Meney G. Mektror Fal ‘Officinias Amoy Ardirewa Ture Beggése Ample Mike Rue Aid Jugxe Gene Rene Bead Ingucren

Los Angeles Boys Star Inx Country Team At Texas Meet

College Station Texas November ahead as the Southwest Conference cross country champions prepare for their first penn meet. Captain Amellon of Sulphur Springs leads a squad of about fifteen with runners Hester Fuentes Saltillo Mexico and Salvador Mar em Yorktown among those showing promise in practice.

Runyon Sal Bervice Harvard Boston Dan Carroll Eddie Mack Fadie Casey Y'exank Har Tomer Tarvard Casey College Station Texan Brank Anderson Penn Tezan University Longhorma Amfellon Han Promet Hester Fuentes Saltillo Mexico T. M.anf Sey Antonio Salvador Marem Yorktown Jettermaan C.D. Omg Roscoe Acrhoriire Bance Tomela Fn Aga Red” Akins Fort Worth J. J. Berxendahl Ban Antonio Equadman

Karnes City Upsets Kenedy High Eleven

Karnes City defeats Kenedy 12 to 7 in district 17 football action. Kenedy led early with a first quarter TD, Karnes City answers in the third and fourth with a long run by Gwenn Cinchat sealing the victory. Aaron, Karnes City, and Persons share scoring honors.

Karnes City Kenedy High Eleven Phamnen Sede Rninatnes Higangera Claaz BS Kenedy Sven Tirat

Rice Favored Over Arizona in Tucson Showdown

Rice Institute visits Tucson to clash with the University of Arizona Wildcats in a hard fought game. Rice, Houston favorites, seeks a fourth meeting win while Arizona aims to celebrate its seventeenth homecoming with a stout defense and key lineups listed for the clash.

Tucson Ariz Rice Institute Arizona Clcah University of Arizona Wildcats Houston Texas Eath Jack Meagher Nice Mice Owla Arizone Ariens Ae Rica Hrapa McKinnin Seidel Fiagecuth Duprey Harris A McArthur Tichannon Breer Driscoll Callier Davie Leiter Otticlaas Weteree Aethur " Mutver Flantecta Umeire Jett McComb Lane Éield

Fight results round up of mid century welterweight bouts

The report lists multiple bouts with far flung locations and erratic spellings. Notable outcomes include George Paslich of Cleve knocking out Jimmy Dorney of Detroit and Owen Phelps of El Paso stopping Fred Lenhart of Spokane. Other results mention Johnny Farr of Cleveland and Bobby Pacho of El Paso winning on points while several names are listed with uncertain ties to cities or teams.

Frese Teaton Lou Brouillard Worcester Masa Jack Thompson Torti Ireland George Paslich Cleve Jimmy Dorney Taffato Tommy Paul Buffalo Johnny Farr Cleveland OO Visione Owen Phelps el Paso Fred Lenhart Enokane Weah Levie Glenovly Tonis Tou Derry al S5ellman St. Louis Chick Raines Dodge City Kaw Chicago Red Saids Jack Moran Imry Ses California George Kerwin Hollywood Calif Cecil Payne Twuleville Bobby Pacho el Pero

Light heavyweight title tourney eyed by Chicago stadium

Chicago stadium corporation seeks a purchaser to Maxie Rosenbloom New York light heavyweight champion through a world elimination tournament. National Boxing Association ballot to authorize proceeding. Tournament to feed into Milwaukee title elimination. Stadium offered 4000 dollars for association purchase of Flore West heavyweight vacant since Rosenbloom failed to defend title per the N B A rules.

Chicago Chicago Stadium Corporation Maxie Rosen- Noom New York National Haxing Association Milwaukee Ihe Flore

Kingdom of Heaven island and odd notes in 19th century history

Readable fragments recount Lundy Island as privately owned and unaligned with any country though linked to Devonshire lore, plus a note on the misnaming Kingdom of Heaven under Steayers and Rev. Hudson Heaven. Also mentions Betty Ince, Cross pin memory, a 1926 marathon, Bird House Grave ritual, Re Akkan tribe, and a question section for Believe It or Not cartoons.

Kingdom OF Heaven Lundy King Bristol’ Channel Malles Devon Coast England Devonshire Kingdom of Sandy Steayers Hudson Heaven Bird House S Span Chlefe Tain Borneo Utsa0 Ripley

Poteet High Battles Edison In 20-20 Tie At Midway

Edison high traded TDs with Poteet through a back and forth first half as W Mangum connected with FR Arnold on long passes. Arnold and Mangum drove the Bears to scoring positions, while Carrier powered Edison’s drives and extra points kept the game tight before halftime.

W. Mangum FR. Arnold Boteet Thomas Edison Edison Jisten Arnold Asnngum Pau Davidson W. Manguin Hy Arnold Chen Arnos W. Mangom Wheeler Ediyon High V’o Poteet Idhaon Atzingere Murray Liesey Hicks Talhes Metle Mfolvin Carrier Dynamo Golden Bears Carrier Gruins T’enallea Acatee Edison Jigh Cocs Konedy

Playing Alice leads two weekend grid battles across city

Blain Avenue high's Buffaloes meet Garrett field foe while St Anthony's College hosts at St Anthony's field in a pair of Saturday football games. Main Avenue backs Koontz Friedman Rehm Stampa prepare to face visiting Clasa Aoust ic. Peacock Fowls favored over St Anthon's Jackets though injuries cloud lineup. Bridage, Starlandale Tivy and others post high scoring ties and wins in Southwest Texas Academic federation action.

Blain Avenue High Buffaloes Allce High School Garrett Field Peacock Miliary Academy St. Anthony's College St. Anthony's Field Bates Dod Harry Hamilton Viebart Koontz Priedman Rehm Stampa Hamilton Austin Frank Kilday St. Antho Tiny Kippes Stanley Dalton Jedus Military Peacork Teas Billitary Southwest Texas Academic Federation Bridage Brackenrideo Alamo League Park Starlandale Tivy Kerrvilles Potech Edigan Los Angeles Delehta Edison Field St Od Academy San Blarcoa Bannat Academy Oh AG Mary's University

Robstown Crushes Laredo High Team

Robstown Colton Pickers defeated Laredo High 9 to 0 at Laredo in a straight football conference victory. Netstown Trader and Taredo Febnes were standout players as the Sucvera scored five successive downs and torro plays.

Colton Pickers Laredo Mghachnol Laredo Lo Fex Inter Netstown Febnes Taredo Sucvera Toweker Downs Toro Pafelles

Warren's All-Stars to Play Fort Clark

Warren's All-Stars schedule a Sunday game at Fort Clark with players including Warren, Brackettville and Denman's Fort Clark unit. The text lists numerous uncertain names and garbled details about arrival times and travel arrangements.

Warren Fort Clark Hob Warren All-Stara Jonenay Brackettvule Anxure Dennye Denman Alldiara Athering

Notable Notre Dame vs Pitt Looms Large at South Bend

In South Bend taking a dry field as the key factor, Notre Dame and Pittsburgh prepare for a marquee clash. Insiders project a ND edge on a slick surface, with 30 000 fans expected, while experts weigh in on weather affecting the game and potential game plans.

South Bend Pitt Notre Dame N.D Drake Northwestern Anderson Panthera Alther

Ruth Parks Couple in Exhibition Game Inspires Yankee Talent

In Darland California on October 24, Ruth Parks and a New York Yankee star participated in an exhibition game. The team, featuring Ruth, lost 10 to 7 as pitchers limited scoring late. Ruth belted nine balls over the right field fence, a rare feat in the Pacific Coast League season.

Ruth Parks Darland Calif Ruth New York Tinelil Sau Francisca

Runyon Light Reporter for Texas Game

A Texas game report by Runyon Light Reporter will be published in Antonio’s Sunday edition. The notice promises an exclusive feature on Universal Service staff and a News Section highlighting extraordinary service by Light readers.

Runyon Texas Ieau Apedts Universal ‘Service Weltien Antonio Sanday Mts

Brouillard Captures Welterweight Title in Boston Bout

Wi-Taw Brouillard, a Worcester native, defeated Jack Thompson by unanimous decision to win the welterweight crown in Boston. The 15 round title bout drew 18,600 spectators at Boston Garden with gate near $35,000. Thompson protested fouls, but referee Johnny Kengai ruled in Brouillard’s favor as the challenger dominated most rounds.

Boston Brouillard Worcester Jack Thompson Tacklefields Honey Mellody Joy Maleate Boston Garden Clieiata Thompson Tyrouillard Ajmeelf Brovillan Lenig Negro Env Ring Broullard Johany Kengail

Schneider Carruth Set Twosome Record in Kehrville

In Kehrville on October 25, Kit Carruth and temporary golf pro Nammie Schneider posted a best ball score of 28, eight under par for nine holes. Each shot a 33 in singles, matching past local marks, while the new twosome record topped all previous nine hole scores on the Kerteble Country elnd Links.

Kehrville Kerteble Elnd Kit Carruth Nammie Schneider Gallera Rntual Orver

Runge vs Floresville grid clash in Texas Oct 24

Florex ville and Runge staged a hard fought football game with Runge tying on a punt return and later defensive stands. Key plays included Leckie’s punt return for the tying score and Floresville threatening late but stalling at the nine yard line with a minute left. Officials listed Holly as referee and Parnell as umpire.

Runge G Floresville Tunge Texas Florexeville Runge Tird Gio Done Neven Ren Leckie Bo Yerda Farlier Zowarki Dae Tilek Gamal

Football Today at Garrett Field Announces Scoring Totals

Football notes from Garrett Field at 3:26 PM list players and scores in a chaotic report. Mentions Moly Avenues Ne and Pasion 4 along with multiple players such as Meliguex 20 Tacey 11 Niche 4 Stoke 10 and Carnahan 15 and Berbee 9. Officials named include Treety TM Boggems Basler Trith and Hike Mabe.

Garrett Field Moly Pasion Dabtews Meliguex Tacey Niche Stoke Carnahan Berbee Powers Uheethlt Aakey Ays! Howard Basceti Cocerne Alinechiercle

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