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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1931
Page
5
Hollywood gossip notes that John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore will co star in a new film. The piece cites industry chatter about casting, studio plans, and potential roles, with mention of other actors, contract talks, and location shoots.
Across Texas and nearby states, several major college football teams prep for upcoming tests. Louisiana State, Texas Longhorns, and Southwestern University face varied chances. Utah and Washington meet in Seattle while Colorado and Oregon State spark the Rocky Mountain clash.
A meeting of all emulayes and Greyhound Linea personnel Thursday elected officers for the bowling league. Officers include president J. Uaut, treasurer E 4 Chute, and other posts. A banquet and prize awards followed the vote, with scores and standings listed for the season, and the pin totals recorded from the five games.
A San Antonio card featured Sammy Chew, Kebin Blue, George Sauer, and Billy Edwards in brutal bouts. The show opened with Dee Mueller and Ratenn, then Bulldog Roberts versus Sauer, followed by Chick versus Stocker, and a main event era of Grady Edwards with feiffer assisting. The crowd saw long matches with rope work, headlocks, and mixed victories ending after 72 minutes of action.
The Texas A&M Aggies football doubleheader with the University of the Southwest Pirates will be broadcast from College Station. WTAW 1040 AM will air the event, expanding coverage to four hours and signaling a major station commitment to the game.
Sept 20 San Benito defeated Mercedes High 6 to 0 in the season opener. Tigers pressured the Mercedes offense with strong defense and early drives, while Mercedes struggled to move the ball. Key plays included a late second-half scoring drive and solid kicking from the Tigers.
St Eds puts up a brave effort as Loyola of New Orleans overwhelms the visitors with a strong air attack and late defensive stand. Loyola scores twice in the first minutes of play and adds four more as St Eds battles to the end.
Chicago report on the 1930s baseball season highlights Robert Moses Grove and Al Simmons contending for the championship through standout pitching and hitting. It notes Grove’s 31 victories with a .872 winning percentage, Simmons’ 47-point edge in batting, and others leading league stats in home runs, runs, and total bases amid team standings and fielding totals.
A telegram from A A U president Tirundare announces Kansas City as a potential host for the Olympic meeting. The plan combines the A A U officers with the United States Olympic committee for a convention to cut costs and be held at a central location. If feasible, Kansas City would host this year’s gathering in place of the Miami event. The Olympic committee aims to organize the Los Angeles scheme for next summer.
The Montalvo Hargrove all star pitchers face a Texas league lineup with Till Hargrove versus Speedy Montalvo in an afternoon game at Yor Ducle stadium. Sunday features Arcecheulel and another starter in a two game set. Umpire crew includes Blue Mosera and Bolis.
Jaap Lindas defeated Moglia at 7-4 as the Artche Indians prepare a return game against Abe Mez Lin Grocers at 10 oclock on Sunday morning at Ray Pedro Park diamond.
New York Yankees and Washington Senators clash in a twin bill with McCarthy winning one game and high hopes for another. Crowder battles through five innings as field errors help Washington, while Lew Krausse and rookie hitters highlight a tough day for the senators.
The Shriners stage a charity baseball event at Tengue Park under evening lights with proceeds split between the Shriners Hospital for crippled children and gate receipts. The lineup features Bat Cal lodge and players including Bradford, Muir, Stein, and Yewller, plus pitchers Manboff and Steenman, as attendees enjoy entertainment by the Meafirlinn and a Levhie live bird act.
Kingsville opened the football season Friday afternoon under Coach Niners Kinks ville Tigh sola Drakona defeating the non conference Peemant High echoel team 27 to 0. The town buzz centers on five returning lettermen and the new conference setup, with Prefonn and Care standout sophomores as the top offensive players in the late half.
Tucker named president of the game officers group with Avetin Torn as sponsor. officers include Lermational stasuelation of Gate and others from several states. Executive committee features national and international members, including Seth Colon and Maj. Farley. Also notes Chicago Cardinals acquiring Ian Gurton from the Brooklyn Dodgers in a football transfer.
Tyler High opened the season with a 32 to 12 win over Jeff Davis Panthers in Houston Texas. Emrey Shuford quarterback Tebn son center Reagan Gregory end starred with strong first half. Toll Davis led a second half rally with accurate passing and scoring drives.
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