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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1931

Page

5

Grover Alexander to Pitch in L A May 1

Grover Alexander, famed veteran pitcher, will pitch for the touring House of David in an exhibition against the Dallas Cowboys at Garrett Field on May 1. The matchups include Mueller Gonbosa from the House of David and local organizers arranging the event at the Cowboys home field.

Grover Alexander L. A Iims Chicago Cubin Philadelphia Phillies St. Louls Cardinals San Anilonia Fone Aurel House of Navid Xomi Mueller Gonbosa Guerett Tay L. Doan Cowboys Garrett Field Suneg Nepenogn Wtarl

Brackenridge Stars Victor Brackenridge Track Meet

Brackenridge stars won the Brackenridge Fasla meet led by Fil Jurmsebek who topped individual scorers with a 10.4 seconds 100-yard dash and multiple strong finishes. Turapohek won the 120-yard high hurdles in 28.4 seconds, while Mynier claimed the 200 and 220-yard dashes in 10.2 and 23.8 seconds. George Nearatta led field events with a 123 feet discus and 46 feet 10 inches shot put. Schreiner scored eight points with a second in the long jump and a first in javelin. Officials and judges listed.

Fil Jurmsebek Brackenridge Fasla Fridmy Engle Ciel Turapohek Indiginal Beariig Cecil Mynier Iret Brackenridge Dashman Edward Wacde Nearata Mynier Rearsta Gnstaaf Sehrringr Thrackenridge Stremary Schreiner accubSieyord Dnav Vance Erbelner Tireckenrize Tina Ieee Journschek Drackenrlége Encldge Daxeh Tarneit Dreckenridge Firat Jones Brackneridge Tunz Hirotze Tirnckenidge Tire Enfent Lehreiper Accond Vighetume Samen Ant Suyon Gehrain Nesratta Reeder Nearatta Drackenridge Jourercick Brackenridge Fomar Fuprest Behrainer Lipmoot Nah Green Wade Victor Clete Teiina Wilkins Jutges Ard Tm Alva Dover Arthor Jil Jamey Dais Philly

L A Volleyball Team Wins Opening Western Regional Meet

Los Angeles area volleyball team won its opening match in the western regional for Wichita in straight sets 17 8 and 16 9 The squad, coming off a fourth place finish at last year’s national meet, is among the favorites this season Other results included Topeka over Fort Worth 44 20 Donser over Omaha 15 7 15 10 St Joseph defeated El Dorado Ark 16 2 14 4

Ran Antoniog Volley Pan Wichita Ghe Topeka Fort Worth Ihe Donser Omaha St. Joseph el Doraito Arkmans

Van Ryn Wins Tennis Final in North and South Title

Ayrohn Van Ryn, a Philadelphia coach, edged Clifford Sutter of New Orleans to claim the North and South championship. Marion Jeasup of Willamstown ousted Nia Nya 7 5 6 2 for the women's title. In mixed doubles semi finals Vandyn beat Wright of Montreal and Sacks 6 1 4 8. Virgilia Vice and Sutter advance to face Vandyn and Sutter in finals.

Tinemust Ayrohn van Ryn Uut Philadelphia Ennin Clifford Sutter New Orleans Philadelphina Wast Yoo Gud Buller Nia Nya Marion Jeasup Willamztog Tel Ars Vandyn Dack Wright Montreal Marjorie Sacks Cotton Cliss Virgilia Vice Doson Sutter Mrs Tinea Columbia Fae Vin Tod Grank Shields New York Grant Hines Wright Marcel Mainville

Mexican Lightweight Boxer Dies After Ring Injury

In Mexico City on April 18 the Mexican lightweight Hagique Zarnin Tables died after a blow in a practice at the International Sparta club. The ring incident led to severe brain injury, with medical staff unable to save him.

Mexico City International Sparta Club Hagique Zarnin

Fire and Promoter Plans Upended by Ring Night Chaos

Fire which devastated an Export toy factory disrupts plans of mat promoter Vance and his rival faction led by Farmer. The night featured Hammonia and Cy Slone amid violent exchanges as Elmer Guthrie and Magic Nichola clashed in rough main events. Bauer defeated Bernardi in two of three falls while Dawkins and Tyldin won their matches in a turbulent program at the wrestling venue.

Araunda Colineuti Carlp Satore Vance Neht Reangier Ralph Commonds Joeat Weratling Trenon Flammons Vance Pers Bane Himeclf Fepasilinn Grounds Hammonia Vance Apainel Cyslone Foz Octopus Hall Fox Mamgona Ben Hay Weiner Varto Nichola Elmer Guthrie Nichols Guthrie Elmer i Nichole Arens Pure Minded 0 Dat Tel Gutheie George Bauer Tony Bernardi Hobby Hurag Jack Tytdin Fred Yeager

Betty Bronson lands role in Lover Come Back film

In Los Angeles April 18 Betty Bronson is set for a leading part in Lover Come Back at Columbia Pictures after a long wait. She previously lost the role to Croasher but stayed professional, with Jack Mulhall Constance Cummings and Jameson Chevins in the cast under Erle Kenton directing.

Louella Upiverant Tye Lefty Peter Pou Letty Uinkabe Jack Mulhal Constance Cummings Jameson “Chovins Erle Kenton

Balloons and Aztec Tickets Pitched for Saturday Fun

The Aztec theater and city recreation department plan a balloon chase for schoolchildren Saturday at 3:30 at Lions Field. Toy balloons will be released from pasteboard towers, with Paramount's Skippy tying many prizes and free passes for the screening at the Adve theater with Jackie Milzs Green and Bobby Coogan.

Aztec Theater City Recreation Department Lion's Field Jackie Milzs Green Bobby Coogan Jackie Scott Adve Stirling West Thursdas

St Mary's Buttons Edge Peacock Team in Derby

The St Mary's Salons known as the Peacock Military Academy Vowls beat the Peacock side with strong hitting. A Filizola went 3 for 3 and led the visitors with a perfect day at the plate. Wolf paced the Fowls with a 4 for 4 day as Mattons tallied 16 hits in a high-scoring tilt.

St. Mary's Peacock Military Academy A. Filizola Wolf Mattons Zoellner Peace Wolf Ellie Robertson

Cantlon to drive speed creation in Indianapolis race

William Cantlon of Detroit to pilot what is claimed as the fastest automobile entered in the 600 mile event at Indianapolis on May 30. Built by Harry Miller of Los Angeles the car reportedly has a 40 cylinder engine delivering 300 horsepower at 600 revolutions per minute and claims over 200 miles per hour. Cantlon, who placed here last season, is bringing the new car to the track with owner White of Hollywood California watching as his car heads toward the prize money in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Wiliam Cantlon Detroit Wil Indioanapaifa Harry Milter Ting Angeles Ita Sponsay Hale Tilly Apnold Chicago Im White Hollywood California Cara

Alamo Bankers Edge Reserve Team In Bank League Contest

Alamo Bankers defeated Reserve Team in a Friday afternoon league game at Bank Inague. Bankston pitched for the winners, allowing five hits and issuing a walk. Key hits came from Stockwell, Hurt, and Banksten, as the Alamo attackers scored five runs.

Alamo Na- Honal Bank Toyur Gambert Beach Bankston Pate Tslmvinse Stockwell Qni Banksten

T C U Defeats Rice in Conference Game

TC U wins Southwest Conference contest over Rice Institute Owls. Jones homered in the first round with one on base, helping secure a victory in the ninth inning. Sparse details note a dike-breaking ninth and a focus on spring baseball in Fort Worth.

T.C.U RICE Foun Worth Zaye

Indians Release Honga and Omahan Player Shifts

San Antonio Indians president Homer Marnand announced Saturday that Jim Omaha of the Western Jemgue was released outright. Hab Sanguined, who argued Thursday in Calvester, will fithe tere dle arden.

Carol Hoon Jim Omaha San Antonio Indians Homer Marnand Hab

Red Sox Purchase Giant Player

Boston April 18 Sox management announced today the purchase of Al J H Bickering a third baseman from the New York Giants Lewina draft ed by the Giants from Birmingham clusters of the southery inspiration. Vickering part tang.

Boston Dorton Tet -Sox JH. Bickering New York Giants Lewna Giants Birmingham

Two games played in San Peden Park night loop

Two nickel league games produced a 11-10 extra inning win for Mezzetti Brothers over Stepet n artinout under floodlights at San Peden Park. In the second contest Brotherhood of Koilwas Clarkw defeated 124 to ??? in two business Monts Indoor Waxes league games.

San Peden Park Mezzetti Brothers Stepet Artinout Brotherhood of Koilwas Clarkw Gral Wozen Antterins Street Department Rogers Arnold Mezzethi Drothe

Levey Bats .583 for Browns in Opening Games

Levey, the St. Louis Browns shortstop from Wichita Falls, batted .583 across 12 at bats in the opening AL race games. He collected seven hits, shaping as a standout in the early season, with strong fielding noted in the initial contests.

ST Lows Lightning Levey St. Joule Wichita Falls Mms Uousters

Golfers Ride Burros To Tees

Unclear fragmented report from Boston area about golf and burro riding. Mentions Ape 18 and a Sunday event with partial words suggesting a humorous or odd golfing scene. No clear dates, names, or outcomes due to damaged text.

Uniseria Sexton Boston

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