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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1931

Page

11

Heavyweight Title Fights Loom in New York

Reports say Max Schmeling may defend against Young Stribling in Cleveland this July while Carnera and Sharkey are set for a June 10 bout at Ebbets Field Brooklyn, winner likely to be recognized champion. News confirms Carnera’s reinstatement is possible and Brooklyn’s Garden seeks a big meeting with the winner of the Schmeling Stribling bantam clash.

New York Jay Aumelling Ids Suimiger Max Schmeling Young Stribling Cleveland Primo Carnera Italy Jack Sharkey Hbbete Field Brooklyn Sismy Swhnstoi Madison Square Garden Corporation Carnera Horker New York Commission Garden

Windsor Bulldogs Win Tie To Claim Teddy Oke Trophy

In Fort Erie Ontario on April B Cy Playing led a defensive game as Windsor Bulldog defeated Buffalo Hinsonton with a 2 to 2 tie that secured the Teddy Oke trophy for Windsor after a two game series victory or tie requirement.

Fort Erb Ont Windsor

Rusty Lyons Expects Demons to Be Strong

Rusty Lyons predicts strong pitching for the Demons in the Western League contest at Guthrie Oxia. Neal Baker, former Sinn An funto Indian hurler, is listed as Rusty's roommate and one of 14 pitchers on the squad. The squad trains under difficult door weather conditions and is in rigorous preparation.

Dea Moines Guthrie Oxia Demons Shia Xenron Neal Baker Rusty Tespin Leacuf Flanammpagen City Randicat Teagur Aren Fletcher Anderaon Cherry Fieusem Talnin Yair Salas Len SeArber Winser Tee Ar Weanesday Geyer Ve. Ligtiheure Falbo Palmer Carmpheil Slel Us Abz Trauner Ag Simon Maniaef Wedries al Marile Commfarciat NUR Teague Griatn Rieger Et Iaaare Baelerowe Arte Tota Breande Ween Benz Wallins Rooinses He Menius Genez

Dallas and St Paul Renew Their Series

Dallas Steers face St Paul Saints in a Texan League clash this afternoon as manager Happ Morne plans to start power pitcher Lou Gahusky against the American Association lineup to launch the game.

Dallas ST. Paul Dalian Steers St. Paul Sainte Axelex Happ Morne Big Lou

Midget Wolgast to Meet Archie Bell in 20 Round Bout

Midget Wolgast Philadelphia lightweight champion has signed to fight Archie Bell of New York in a 20 round bout at Haare Garten next Monday. Wolgast has been feuding with Bantam rivals of late and the match aims to settle the dispute with a high profile challenger.

Wolgast Archie Bell Pittsburgh Wolgant Philadelphia Wen New York Haare Garten

Baseball News Roundup From Major League Camp Gossip

Wichita reports show Walter Stewart to open the season for Detroit against St. Louis with Wallace Hebert rising fast as a rookie in spring. Kansas City notes Tony and Karl Hanns guard shakeup while Pittsburgh’s Pirates boast a healthy roster. Cleveland Indians head home after camp as Babe Ruth and the Asheville Tourists loom. Philadelphia’s Athletics eye a doubleheader with Connie Meek and Ace Billings, while Earnshaw’s health remains uncertain. Fort Worth reports Guy Bush’s slow spring worrying the Cubs, and Washington previews its Senators at home against the Boston Braves in an exhibition game led by Sad Sam Jones.

Wichita Kan Ufh St Louis Browne Walter Stewart Weason Detroit Tigerat Louis Wallace Hebert Stewart Sima Gray Lake Charles Louisiana Springfield Missouri Philadelmmia Telly Grove Connie Meek Athleticu-Phillies Peries Ager Shellon Phillies Ace Bilintt Phila A’s Earmthaw Simmons Hoy Springs Mack Earnahaw Earnshaw Washington D. C Minsippi Sénators Boston Braves le Sear Sam Jones

Mueller leads in special bowling match win for women

In Wichita Falls a Turner alleys event featured a special women vs men match. The F E Mueller team, the defending champions, defeated the Gibola Lumber squad in two frames to keep their title. The Mueller lineup included Alm, Heutler, Treiber, Menk, Detninger, Breil, Amaral, Laroche, and Carter.

F. E. Mueller Sdies Kinepin Reseus David Crockett M Karten Muellers Murim Ie Caralm Heutler Treiber Menk Bicun Detninger Breil Amaral Laroche Carter Bearata Captain Tilich TL. Bardter A. Knrueper E. Kneupper H. Wergfeld A. Belbold Boeck Brib2id Beucher

Amateurs tent schedule set for Industrial league meeting

A tentative Industrial league schedule will be drawn up at a Wednesday meeting at Barbers Sporting Goods. Executives led by President Frank Trejo will discuss teams likely to join the league including Missouri Pacific Latin Boosters and San Antonio Business College. Practice dates and venues are listed for several clubs, with Sunday games requested by the St. Marys Crusaders and Brackenridge area teams.

Barbers Sporting Goods Company Frank Trejo Missouri Pacific Latin Boosters Liberty Garza Barbers Clege Compat, Chants Trensler Scober Fireproof Storage Company San Antonio Business College Atul Ed Friedrich Re Ec Ates Parish League Hicks St. Marys Crusaders Lionsfield No Pols Field Brackenridge Park Coll Cap Ein. MacRae Travis Mendicino

S. M. U. Dows Tou Outfit in Conference Start

S M U baseball opens conference play with Frank Differ on the mound eight-hitter in a victory over the Aggies. The Southern Methodist club from Dallas and Texas A. M. Aggies set the pennant parade as they resume the schedule with Baylor, TCU, and Texas A M slated for College Station and Dallas.

Dallas Apell Southern Methodist University Baseball Club Nellas Texas A.sod AM. Aggice College Station Frank Differ RAMS Southern Baylor Res Texas Christian Texas A

Luque Hurt In Batting Practice With Mixed Reports

Adolfo Luque, a veteran Cuban pitcher for the Brooklyn team, was injured during batting practice at a May day event. Reports vary from a smashed buck to a dislocated thumb and even a fractured jaw, with estimates of six weeks to a month out of action depending on the source. Harvey Hendrick also sustained a gashed cheek from a late play incident.

Adolfo Luque W Tor Brooklyn Preea Universal Service Lelaly Harvey Hendrick Hytton

Rangers Beat Main's Buffs in Junior College Tilt

Captain Frank Patton led the San Antonio Junior College Rangers to a decisive win over the Main Avenue Buffaloes at Gerrett Field. The Rangers struck early with four first inning runs while O’Quinn limited hits. Offensive highlights included Dagenfuhr driving in ten, with four doubles and a triple from Undriel, Patton adding a triple and two hits, and Uzeell Lopes Kivlin and Hause also contributing.

Frank Patton San Antonio Junior College Rangers Main Avenue Buffaloes Gerrett Field Duedlay Rangers O'Quinn Bisons Manger Poundeu Hitcher Dagenfuhr Undriel Patton Ofor Uzeell Lopes Kivlin Hause Nic Rutta Sounders Atole Borg

Unclear baseball results across leagues and cities

Fragmented results show multiple games across leagues including Pacific Coast League and Arizona-Texas League with scattered scores such as Portland 0 and San Francisco 2, plus various city matchups and uncertain abbreviations. Data appears garbled with numerous OCR errors and missing details.

Valley League Stirs Much Interest and Openers Prospective

Harlingen April report notes rising interest in the Valley League as San Benito and Harlingen players join the circuit for the first time. Corpus Christi Seahawks, coached by Fincher Withers, train in anticipation of the season, having missed four exhibitions but showing strength in camp.

Harlingen Walter Ham San Benito MrAltes Harelinge Corpse Christi Hag Ween Stoe Fraitiig de Corpor Chginti Meamen Heniliy Catile Seagoe Corpua Chrisii Seabawks Fincher Withers Tery The Seahawke

Lottery Winner May Lose It All

Clayton G Wooda who won 848000 on the Grand National Steeplechase fears the city welfare chief found an old state law that may void lottery winnings wherever awarded as a relief measure for the poor. The city may sue to challenge the rule. Also notes local sports chatter and upcoming season buzz with various figures and hopefuls.

Aleralu N. V Apell Clayton G Wooda Eliy Welfare Hex

Brownsville Entries Lead Texan Women’s Golf Showdown

Brownsville’s entries top the list for the Texan Women’s Golf Association annual spring tournament set for April 2 at San Antonio Country Club. Mrs Clay C Cary defends her title after winning last year, with other entrants including Mrs Davis Wade and Mrs Work Wells. Texas Christian University beat Oklahoma A&M in Fort Worth as the netters swept their matches.

Brownsville Clah Texan Women's Golf Association San Astonio Mmilag Clayte Rormbach Sam Anold Women's Gait Association Mosdames Davis Wade Wells George White Clay C. Cary

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