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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1931

Page

6

Seven Whiff Era Sparks Major League Pitching Showdown

A chaotic recitation of baseball strikeout feats dominates a busy game day report. Fred Fitzsimmons led the Giants with seven strikeouts as New York crushed Boston to gain first place, while other pitchers fanned in double digits. The White Sox beat the Browns 12 to 6 behind multiple whiffs, and a pitching duel featured Walberg and Tomas in a 3 to 2 Philadelphia victory. Strong performances and clutch fields shaped a day of high strikeouts, wins, and shifting standings across the league.

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Thompson May Fight Gaona In Mexico City

Chicago April 20. Johnny Jack Thompson, holder of the welterweight crown, prepares to defend against Mexican challenger Alfredo Gaona in Mexico City. Thompson’s hands were bruised but healing after reclaiming the title from Lommy Frodman, with quick, lone treatment noted.

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Spencer Prominent Fighter Dies After Illness

San Francisco obituary notes Giorgio Spancer a renowned fighter died in hospital Sunday after a long illness. Born Sukal, Ya, he began boxing in Spencer’s era and spent 12 seasons in professional rings before retiring in 1925 amid health concerns.

San Francisco Giorgio Spancer Teathecwelabt Pener X Hospital Jere Spencer Im Sukal Minens

Mrs Huddleston Sets Record At Outdoor Pool

Los Arcertes reports April 20 that Mrs Huddleston completed an endurance swim in a public outdoor pool. The record shows she swam for 73 hours and 2 minutes, a remarkable feat prior to a reflection by Ann Leonard.

Universa Accelte Los Arcetes Hudalgston Alra Ann Leonardhel

National track meet set for June 12 13 in Chicago

The national track and field championship for underacromatic trick and field events will be staged at Stagg Field in Chicago. Readable fragments mention a score 72 43 and names amid a mishmash of OCR errors.

Chicago Viniversity of Chicago Stagg Field Dicecine

Yanks Post Strong Early Attendance Figures

New York crowds show heavy support this season with five games totaling around 205,000 in attendance and an average of about 41,009 per game. A recent 80,103 turnout at Yankee Stadium topped the single-game attendance, surpassing the 1928 record of 86,265 at a doubleheader in Baltimore?

New York Yanven Philadelphi Kip Dor McCarthy Thormahlen Elson Anfrly Ore Nash Sanguinet Hamilton Bernie Vivelton Hank ‘Tharmablen Galveston Orr Wash Stebbing Bilison Finskamper Mellana Molesworth Incians Plaskamorr Ft. Twlash Jack Leath

Saturday's Explanations and Oddities in Brief News

A chaotic clipping recounts assorted curiosities from 1900 era: snow igniting iron filings in a Richmond car, a Civil War veteran unable to speak but to lie, archaic spellings tracing to apple and apron, and a note on how storage batteries spark chemically. The piece alludes to future questions for Mr Ripley.

Trice Shipuilding Company Richmond Espapd Clarendon — Joris, Realty Board Bullditz Dianti Fla

Rockne Yearful Masterpiece Team His Last Notre Dame

A 1930 Notre Dame team led by Captain Tom Conley showcases Knute Rockne’s final masterwork. The offense, built on perfect cohesion between backfield and line, reflects Rockne’s system fully realized after prior limitations. The piece notes friendship, team unity, and individual stars arising from seamless teamwork, marking it as one of the era’s defining squads.

Warren Brown Chilee Mecaid Chi Mulea Talvermal Berien, Inc Rockne Tom Conley Hie Boxe Notrema Tims

Aquatic Star on Stage as Little Girl in New Show

NEAF YORK April 20 19 Hienor a Brooklyn girl rehearses several acts for Floresx Zilegield wearing rallies and selling ribbone. She weighs 412 pounds and stands 5 feet 2 inches tall. She previously won the AAU 200 yard backstroke championship and now plans more routines to showcase her talent.

Little Girl NEAF

Marathon runners line up for Boston A A race

About 228 long distance runners gathered at Hopkinson at noon to start the 35th annual Boston Athletic Association marathon. Favorites De Mar and Koski aimed for victory as crowds watched the 26 mile course with Whitey Mickelson, Frank Ward, and others in the field. De Mar won in 2 hours 34 minutes 48 1 5 seconds, just behind the record.

Boson Hopkinson Boston A. A North America Batta Welleley Hill Acemei Keone X. H Karl V. Ioski New Mock Johnnyton Ant Carl Bill Kennedy Hort Chester Mikes Koski Willie Kronen G. Whitey Mickelson Frank Ward Harvey Frick de Mar Bert Pear Seronda Milea

Leaders Clash in Park Night Game Under Floodlights

The Southern Pacific and Acme Cross Foundrymen face off Monday night at San Vedra park in the Business Men's Indoor Baseball league under floodlights. Key players Transports Tuttle Meunier Foundrymen May gorercitz Smith are highlighted for their teams.

Southern Pacific Tansports Acme Rross Aofeiick San Vedra Park Tuttleheeled Meunier Maygorercitz Smith

EXPERT CLEANERS DEFEAT AUSTIN BANTAMS ON Lolo FIELD

The Hxfert Cleaners beat the Ajixtin Bantams 12 to 7 on the Lolo field diamond at Hrackreidge Sunday. Battery for the Cleaners were Garidierror and Macthiex while Gitzo aml pitched for the Bantams.

Austin Bantams Hxfert Cleaners Ajixtin

Morgan’s shoulder hurt cancels bout in Los Angeles

The California lightweight champion Val Morgan suffered a wrenched shoulder during training last week. The 10 round bout scheduled for Tuesday night with Cecil Payne of Los Angeles in Los Angeles was canceled due to the injury.

Morgan Los Angeles Val Morgan California Changion Taat Fareel Hin Cecil Payne

Cats Battle Steers for Pinnacle in Texas League Opener

The 1932 Texas league opener features Hap Morse and the Dallas Steers vs Fort Worth in a two game set at Fort Worth. Fort Worth aims to stay atop the standings as both clubs vie for early season supremacy in a high profile series.

Crosshul Ft. Worth Bill Parker Sperte Fort Worth Hap Morse Dallas Steers Bras Schetile Dallas Shreveport Wichita Falls Galveston Houston San Antonio Beaumort Dulles Sanda Morse Barrelli Cater Dennett Barrell Shery Red Stobarts Grady Adkins Dallna Sparta Whitworth Spiders Spudders Akreyeport — AB Dmusier Xunkeoh Aaere & Dwyer Nudelltr Aahlsm Aed Vincent the Wanele Tate Pattar Branett Nirvan Cotter Blakenies Pevees Mareen Xores Vie Tote Steee Adkina Shievepart Jammary Base Niin Floreall Sorat Cole Tar Blavesler Tota Tinherin Munson Ine Speer Tiberi King Adin Stavenger al Molesworth ST Worth Wichita Flarria aaHea Fowler Ealeil Filison Jn Trews Terry Galvetun Tarowe Et Foo Sr Ag Hagley Waiteworth Mellana Hratcher Pavivelts Lellans Santen Talit Pieskarber Wichita Fats Aev Rallew Bluvensen Blankenshis Thormahenson Tervan Collie Bradbury Thormenien Tmankenby Hilitn Eltlon Whatworth Elarrla Thormahen Essel Erahip

Weekend Sports Review Highlights Across Major Events

In New York, Columbia edges Yale by a length and a half in rowing while New Haven freshmen pull a tight win over Boutell School. Prorogation facts show Pruep marginal at Paumonde, Sun Beau wins Philadelphia Handicap with Runyan second. Brimero tops Grand National point to point in Baltimore. Greek team eliminates Austria in Davis Cup style tennis with Van Tyne and Shields in doubles. Mrs Van Ryn and Mire Seesup win women’s doubles. Van Hyn partners in mixed doubles. Athletics draw 80,000 as Gehrig homers for Yankees. Mulligan wins national title in 500-yard freestyle. Chicago hosts national open indoor title as Yankees best Bricklayers. Kansas relays see Jima Wawseh defeat Charles in an arcathlon. California Stamfare track shows Veum statist.

New York Prulragior Paumonde Hmantieny Jamain Haver de Grace Philadelphia Sun Beau Paul Runyan Lexington Tannecs Baltimore Brimero Athens Greece Davieson Austria Pinehurst N.C van Tyn General Kew York Yankers Gehrig Homer Flolena Mulligan Truster Charles Alta Calif California

Redbirds Triumph Over Bandera League Team

The Redbirds beat Bandera Hill Country 10 to 3 in a Fort Sam Muston showcase. Key plays came from Ruthin Smashea PRMps Rabotis MoeGlin and fielder Steinbeck Staricha Tatanek, with Holmes of the Fredbirds starling on defense and offense as the team seeks out-of-town matches.

Redbirds Fort Sam Muston Landry Ruthin Smashea Prmps Rabotis MoeGlin Steinbeck Staricha Tatanek Manneer Holmes Fredbirds T. Toles Sara Fousten

Texas box score report with battered names and errors

A disjointed box score snippet lists Shreveport and Canton players with messy at bats, runs, and errors. Pitchers and innings are referenced with unclear statistics, mentioning names such as Horne, Tobin, Radwan, Lovelace, Lane, and Hagrett amid a jagged recap of earned runs and batters faced.

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Indians Trail for Dayday Journey to Beaumont

The Indians head to Beaumont after a rail trip with a light load, planning stops in Galveston and Houston before returning to League Park to face Beaumont. Garlands, Orr, Sanguinet, and a strong hitting burst in a high-scoring win showcased the club’s early season effort and roster moves.

Galveston Antonio Indiana Beaumont Houston Wedersley League Park Joral Graveston Cris Butiler Velinous Garland Orr Hias Ray Pipkin Orr Nation Bob Sanguinet Garland

Berg Aims For Lightweight Title In Canzoneri Bout

Berg, in Chicago, April 29, faces Tony Canzoneri in a likely bid for the lightweight crown next Friday night at the Stadium. If Berg survives the early rounds and wins, he would become champion, though Canzoneri’s fast start has troubled challengers in recent bouts. The bout follows Canzoneri’s title win over Al Singer and earlier bouts with Hilly Petrolle and Gaamy PyT er. Also note Spain and Italy played to a scoreless draw in Bilbao on April 20.

Universal Borvler Chilago Jack Bers Tony Ben Fioian al Singer Gaamy PyTer Petrolle Fuller Waual

American League schedule and results notes

The text lists a rough American League schedule with several city matchups including New York versus Philadelphia and St. Louis versus Chicago. It mentions games on Monday and references teams such as Washington, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Saint Paul with scattered player names.

Pri Mawton New York Cleveland Philaaronia Philadelphia Chiraga

Texas League Matchups Spark playoff Push

Texas League card lists games including Plax Mondor in San Antonio at Beaumont and Galea versus Meusien with Shreveport facing Wiehiis Pals Allan at Fort Worth. Fragmentary lines suggest a schedule note with multiple city matchups and teams.

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Normoylers Set Boxing Card at Camp Normoyle

Governor Rose S Ling halted San Antonio boxing while Camp Normoyle Athletics announces a boxing program at Camp Normoyle government reservation. Tuesday night features 4 rounds of fast action headlined by Cowboy Jock Dillon versus Soldier Kirkpatrick, with other six and ten round bouts and six preliminaries listed.

Rose S. Starling San Antonio Camp Normoyle Jock Dillon Inte Kirkpatrick Rauch Dobby B Rard Mike Delgado Shorty Alex Mickey Marcins Manuel Mendoza Charlie Summerg Execlone Herrera

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