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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1931

Page

7

League Opens Draw Crowds At Petre Park and Rock Quarries

Baseball league openers draw crowds at Ban Petre Park and San z Prdito Park. The Southwea Blueglithic Rangers beat the Dur Ble Sports 15-7 while James Bikes defeat Fra Sternat 10-11. Dixie club wins 12-1 over Richey Butler Kraft. General Power and Light beat Pierce Tire Revera 44. Haigh Haycock leads Powermen with slugging. Eagles manager Ed Steffler protests umpire Ed Barr over a seventh inning ruling on a play that could change the score. Box scores detail players and pitching notes. league meeting to review the dispute set for Monday night.

Ban Petre Park San Z Prdto Park Bliulithic Rangers James Bikes Fra- Sternat Order of Eagles Rock ‘Quarry Dixe Amr Eagles Cateper Benard Qump Hart Stet Fer Douints Bruaet Garie Alee Harupoer Greta Tof Dasa Gaxla Saath Unig Waellind Farier Eviaere Behalas Soins Sebutze Ett Echolee Ducharme Brewer Ailigr Bodsizser Bremer Seine Schule Durharce Y Hedrisuez Miller Mills Jer Ficee Howe Empire Bare

Hungarian Composer LiazT Could Not Speak Native Language

Saturday's Explanations recount the Hungarian composer believed to be the “Nigid Wonder of the World” born 1811 in Sopron. He left Hungary for Vienna as a child and, though native to Hungary, wrote much in French or German. The article notes framed letters claiming his cradle to his great Hungarian roots, with a curious reference to his language and fame.

Liazt Plankst Hungary Land of Kin Vienna Anatria Deborjan Otar Sopron

Tigers Defeat Frenchy Cats In Eight Inning Rally

Kraeger belted a long homer with one on in the eighth as the News Beavoltery Tigers beat Frenchy’s Cats 68 in a Sunday matinee at New Bracefels. Warwick added two doubles and Weidermann a triple as Beavoltery jumped ahead of the visitors amid a large crowd. Umpires delivered a solid performance as Beavoltery executed key plays on offense and defense to seal the victory.

Kraeger Tigers Frenchy Cata New Bracefels Bill Warwick Weidermann Heye Athphosmh Cats Mavs Beliweppe Stobaugh Bueley GALE HiobaeEh Grevvetin Potala Ee Frepchs Cale Faskbrove iLb New Brassiela Wutowary Atclen Base Ana. Dodigr Ackermann Welderann Kiearer Warwick Henn Home Foo Kreweer Douale Lara Ackerman Mc- Mahonie Cuesa Eseueer Heuser Schweare Giobagan Ackwetet Rtobaard Siobauah Echwepoe Biobauss Strock Eal Erhwente Sthaggh Sinbangh Cace Wetec Wheterix

Hill League Leaders Win in All Country Baseball

In Fredericksburg Texas on Sunday the Giants beat the Junction Eagles 4 to 0 to notch their second straight win in the All Country league. Mason fell to Fredericksburg while Pontotoc Kerrville provided a late thriller with a Gio-2 score for Pontotoc. Fredericksburg leads with Confort 1.0 and Mason at 0.0, Fontaines 0, Junction 0, Kerrville 0.0.

Fredericksburg Tesas Giants Junction Eagles Caditort Mason Initer Pontotoc Kerrville Pontotoc Meom Percestiges Confort

Petrich Wins Jones Trophy at Santa Catalina Island

Vince Petrich won the Bobby Jones trophy at the Santa Catalina Island golf event though he did not play. He watched others attempt the 26 hole card of 67 64 151 on Saturday. Johnny DePaolo finished 85 87 152 in the event. Jones presented the trophies. In another score Hondo Wixh School beat Uvalde Co 23-3 on April 12. Taylor Aaner led the Hurtera with notable blows.

Jones Gall Molian Pictures HONDO Uvalde Toras Hondo Wixh Uvalde Cooes Taylor Aaner Whils Couser

De Luxe Cleaners Rout Texaco Nine in Sunday League

The De Vure Cleaners defeated the Tezoto Oiler 10-3 on the Tranco diamond Sunday afternoon. Dawley caught for De Luze and went 3-for-4 with a double while Windbrook went 3-for-4 with a triple.

DE Luxe Wallops Texaco de Vure Cleaners

Bell Taxi Triumphs Over Tank Company In Tight Game

Bell Taxi beat Second Tank Company 10 to 6 at Tenfield in new uniforms. Crockett crossed with three runs in the tenth inning as the San Antonio Black Indians edged the Tulane Black Oilers 3-2 in Taague Park. Oilers won Saturday. Cardina la meeting scheduled. contracts due at 8:20 Monday at 434 Pecos Street. Villaguera, manager of the Rao Fernando Cardinals, defeated St Anne's Monday afternoon. Tunien allowed the Ingera bet four.

Bell Taxi Tank Company Tenfield Crockett BE Indiana Sam Antonio Tulan Cardinala Pecos Street Flo Villaguera Rao Fernando Cardinala St Anne's iMondayy Tunien Ingera Bet

Semi-Pro Baseball Charity Action Sparks Weekend Games

Local semi pro teams fill the weekend schedule at Garrett Field with the Mueller Cowboys and Vidlera Club of Monterey facing the old Alnema Peck Indians lineage. Earl Burke’s veteran management yields solid pitching from Malcolm Gaffney and a home run surge by Murray and Al Murray as Mueller’s squad dominates in a 3 0 whitewash and a later afternoon clash. The day features steady fielding, multiple hits, and notable box scores highlighting Mueller’s strong pitching and hitters.

San Antonio Fadig Mueller Mizican Malcolm Gaffney Wiz Runa Gaffney Batman Mueller Bruce Fay Cowboy Grrt Theseman Gage Alurray Cowboys Phillips Anderson Muellers Guatjade Ile Arcuiin Hanis Mirates Garrett Gell Xara Vidiers Club ABR Aktze Ef Pees Dieu Ib Duarjess O ‘Torres i Juan Marlo Iy Andnes Vidlery Mueller Cowles Kawea Ani Rodrhener Pozanu Veils Oeitners Pitene Empires Jet — Aba A.B Marter Rey Herrerabeert- Gudehunis India Wasp Restrick Tara Aed Rolle

Senators Open Season With Athletics Feature In D.C.

Opening day in Washington pits the Senators against the Philadelphia Athletics at the capital's diamond marquees. The event kicks off a season with the Yankees, Giants and others shaping the early pace as teams field new managers and rookie stars high in aim for league glory.

Les New York Marrow Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics Pave Earnshaw Walberg Himmann Snorber Jate Watlingesembich Yankees Ted Hor

Wrestling headlines drift through LA April AP notes

Fragmentary AP report from Los Angeles mentions Ed Strangler Lewis and Don George in wrestling coverage. The text is heavily garbled but indicates a heavyweights event and match discussion with unclear details about outcomes or dates. The partial items reference names and places but lack complete facts.

Los Angeles London

Russell Lyons Traded to Wichita

Des Moines April 13 Huexell Ranty Egans a Des Moines right handed pitcher was sent to the Wichita club in exchange for players to be selected The deal announced also involves Smiley Man Antonian and a former seated baseball player with Mein Avenue High School in a winter league transaction

Des Moinea Huexell Ranty") Egans Dea Moines Wichita Cub Alto Weatermeue Wiih Ans Smiley Man Antonian Seatevt King 2 Mein Avenue High School

Milstead Wins Bexar County Pistol Championship Title

Milstead of the San Astonio police department captured the Bexar county Boyard championship pistol shoot at Exposition grounds range with 250 total. Fest earned state champion honors with 2M score, while Stilatends took bronze. High overall score was by RS. May with 03 of 4, and J. W. Deer led practice, totaling 50 of 300 yards.

Milstead San Astonio Bexar County Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club Exposition Grounds Oles Stilatends J. W. Deer Liberty Vistot Anil Rifle Club J. J. Charnes Fort Sampanion Totineon

Trap shooting results in Olmon basinakers meet

B O Lyman tied with T a a for bigs bone by breaking 24 straight targets at the Olmon basinakers trap event. H W Hench led 16 yard traps for first, with A Hollami Joby Durs T M Lawrence Jr and T O Pocock among winners. Mrs John Dury led the women with 1 of 25 at 1 yard.

B. O. Lyman T. A A Olmon H. W. Hench A. ¥. Hollami Joby Durs T. M. Lawrence Jr Pocock W. FP. Nietee Varrance Jr Tamon George Dietzel John Dury M. O. Lamar Haber Lanaglon Oor Wollars Leer

Fragmented OCR Wayfinding For 1900s Exhibition Schedule

A garbled OCR text fragment lists exhibitions and names with scattered locations such as Washington Cincinnati and New York. Mentions include military academies and a painting titled Wank, plus odd digit strings and orphaned labels. The readable items suggest an old fair or exhibit schedule with unclear dates and venues.

Local golfers conquer Austin in mixed club event

Austin country club hosted a Sunday golf competition as local players won seven of twelve singles matches, four of six foursomes, and secured several women and professional bout wins. Notable results include Rogers over Long, Tacd over Seeisuon, Turner over Drake, Blacckird over Penbick, and Alworth triumphing 5 and 3.

Aptegs Austig Counry Club Togler Naberis Setente Rogers Tacd Seeisuon Yau Antovio Long Turner San Antonio Drake Coe Mp3 Blacckird Antonio Penbick Cocke Sin Antonio Hobertaon oGilee Austin Boe Sillivam Hass Citto Ban Antonis Wilcox Alworth Miller Meleelé Lewis Ayer Avastin Vancowl Christ Aue UN Irac Clanchard Robertson Droky Roe Bolllyah San Antools Giler Teno Walthall Peterlani Miller Bone and Ager Anetin Robinson Prine Mia Urbanite Mex Young Biro Maru Jobnna Mias Thatcher Grice Gin Antonio Pendester Tow Jelly Harvey Pennik Yeally K. Alworth Pennick John Bredemus

Frank Isbell Returns as Tulsa Team Owner

Frank Isbell reemerges as owner of the Tulsa franchise after a committee led by President Dile Gear and Tee Geyser awarded him the stake following Lucille R. Thoaga’s failure to complete a plant for the Oil ed. The Oklahoma City president noted a final step to build a park will be formed.

Frank Isbell TULSA Frank Wiebigo Ehib Chicago White Sox Lucille R. Thoaga Inbell Dile Gear Tee Geyser Bmoiice John Folland Oklahoma Cit Tatell

Fall River New York Lacrosse? Soccer Laurels Hold

Fall River New York enters the national championship race after sweeping Chicago Bridklayers in a close play, aiming to defend their title on home turf. If victory repeats, the trophy remains with the champions and the cup symbolizes national supremacy.

Fall River New York Chicago

Clearwater Train Collision Involves Golf Event

In Clearwater on April 13, a train collision occurred as participants or spectators linked to a golf event faced danger. Details are unclear, but the incident prompted reports of injuries and safety concerns during the gathering.

Lind Sent to Minor League Amid Prospects Shuffle

The Cleveland Indians announced that shortstop Carl Lind and pitcher Orel Hildebrand are being optioned to Indianapolis in the American Association for a 72 hour period as part of a down moving shuffle. Lind was a promising prospect who regressed in recent play and will seek form in the minors.

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Mexico Team Handy Winner In Ven Duele Stadium

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