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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1931

Page

6

Obituary of Comiskey era star and White Sox figure

Charles Anomiskes known as the Old Roman of baseball died in Englever at age linked to Milwaukee and Chicago White Sox history. He led major league teams earlier and was part of elbowing through the 1910s era. His death follows long illness and he was a notable executive and player in American baseball culture.

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Old Roman passes Chas A Comiskey as baseball figure

Chicago style obit recalls Charles A Comiskey, longtime White Sox owner, dying after illness. The piece notes his influence on American league history, his management during key seasons, and posthumous remarks on his career and a legacy in baseball. It mentions teammates, leagues, and a brief reference to his age and payment history.

Touchdown Parade Leaders in National Scoring Honors

The report highlights leaders in major college football scoring, noting Mennett of Michigan State and Trish of Massachusetts atop the national chart. It lists top players across conferences with points, touchdowns, and records, including Bush and others in nine major reference groups.

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Punch Knocks Out Grid Referee in Local Game

In Cranberry and Marleon a gridiron game ended amid chaos as a Punch knocked out the referee. A player faced penalties while an analyst claimed another incident followed. Officials awarded a penalty to Tarleton after review of the on-field altercation.

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Gaels Edge Tough Rival in Narrow Victory

St Marys shows resilience at home as quarterback Amretin hooks a late TD pass and Fraser adds the extra point. Oakland Taiks last minute rally falls short as Saint Marys clinches a 20 yard drive in the fourth period to seal the win.

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Chicago Targets Carnera in Dream Fight Yet to Be Set

The New York athletic commission delayed approval amid a dispute over weights and venue. Carnera would hold a roughly five pound advantage over Braminiard, complicating planning for a potential bout in Chicago.

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Army riders begin Olympic drill at Fort Crand

Sixteen army riders started drill ahead of the Olympic equestrian events. Officers of the trained detachment were ordered to Fort Crand for final arrangements as the Olympic committee proceeds with preparations for the games.

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Amateur pugilists to box for charity at Olympia show

Detroit reports that amateur boxers will fight for charity in an Olympia event on November 6 to aid the Child Fund for Crippled Children. Entrants from New York Philadelphia Boston Newark Clavetard Villehurgh Grand Rapids Muskegon and others have sent entries to Charles Brettnag, Michigan A A U boxing committee head, who is organizing the program. The card features a champion and a key match with Denver University involvement.

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East Will Get a Big Share of Features

East will gain a large portion of forthcoming intercollegiate games as the season unfolds. The schedule highlights matchups involving Pittsburgh, Carnegie Tech, and several invitations across conferences, with focus on conference races in the Southern, Southwest, Mountain, and East regions and key tests for Georgia Tech, Michigan, and Nebraska in the national picture.

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Mustang gridiron clash teased in shaky report

Fragmentary note describes the Mustang team planning to enter a 145 pound independent bout and challenging a rival team from Concepcion. Names such as Jim Tolan and Pravis are mentioned amid garbled lines about players Ababite Schulta Thorawach and others with unclear roles.

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Utah football strategy outlined by Armstong in 2004 memo

The report discusses Utah football tactics and player roles, detailing how forward passes, line blocking, and backfield movements create offensive options. It highlights Damadian and Leaman as key players, notes the use of a tranque of attack, and emphasizes timing, blockers, and pass protection as crucial to mounting a championship run.

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Chiros Basketball Team Seeks Practice at Woodlawn Lake

Fragmentary report notes Verna Wverpararin Callere Ifawks arranging a practice session for seven players at Woodlawn Lake on an evening in late 1930s. Several garbled names and numbers appear, with mentions of Crockee G620 and vague references to fees and a 3000 monetary figure amid inconsistent text.

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Cats sweep Seguin in Southwest Texas junior title match

The Central Cats defeated Seguin 2 to 0 in the finals of the Southwest Texas championsh­ip on a Sunday afternoon. Johnny Eloffinen drove in the winning run as McClarley’s single plated the decisive run in the 11th. Nine innings saw strong pitching and defensive plays from both sides, with Seguin leaving runners on base in key moments.

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Cagle Helps Giants Blank Brooklyn 27 to 0

New York Giants defeat Brooklyn Dodgers 27 to 0 at the Polo Grounds with Cris Cagle scoring on a 10 yard run and a 72 yard interception return. Smith to Morneth connected for the opening score and Wyeoff added a late interception return during a sustained drive.

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Dean Brothers Win Postseason Game at Plainview Texas

The Dean Brothers defeated Plainview on Sunday in Plainview Texas as Kray pitched for Houston in the Texas league this season. Paul secured a win in Columbus in the American Association and Springfield in the Western Association this summer.

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Slim Harriss No-Hit Exhibition Stuns Junction

In Junction Texas on October 26 Slim Harriss pitched a two hit game in a no run exhibition. The famed hurler faced a strong lineup from the Houston class and the rival team, with Be and Marvisy contributing in a brisk, early era ballpark setting. A note on Rockaplings hints at local standings and fan interest.

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Army Grid Star May Be Ended After Injury

News from New Haven and Army reports the critical injury of Yale bound Army football player Richard Sheridan during a game with Yale. Sheridan suffered a broken neck and remained alive only with artificial respiration. Coaches, medical staff, and family were at his bedside as the team faced the possibility of ending its season.

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Football results from colleges and pros listed awkwardly

A scrambled score list shows college teams such as Marys Onklanipy and Canizius plus Augustana Sioux Falls and Spearfish Normal, alongside pro clubs like New York Giants and Staplecon. Entries mix misspellings and partial names with scattered scores including 0 to 45 and 184 point totals, creating a fractured sports roundup.

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Junior High Game Ends in 2-0 Victory

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