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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
18
In Austin on April 23 Rice Institute Owls, led by sprint star Holloway and high scorer 111-4, defeated the Texan Tech and Verns with a 73-49 score at Memorial Stadium. Harbor set a record by finishing two seconds faster than the former best in the B90 event.
A garbled report lists National League game details with numerous misread names and fragmented phrases. The text mentions Baligacin and Grits Sacro and various players in unclear contexts, offering no clear score, date, or outcome.
Baseball column surveys 600 big leaguers who changed uniforms this season. Most swaps show little improvement. several big names underperform after changes, with O’Doul and Shomp among notable flops. Teams like the Robins and Cubs report only limited gains from recent trades.
A Polish telegraph agency report notes violent cures for rheumatism by a cold shower method used by Russian healers. The piece discusses nitro glycerine chemistry and misnamings. Dr Philip Snyder of St Louis, at 61, has pallbearer duties 2500 times in 36 years, sometimes twice daily. Tomorrow features a cartoon related to ministers.
Fragmentary text indicates an American League bowling flag race with mentions of Cleveiend cheering Lodia at Chirvl mabington Philadelphia Hew Yors al Boson. incomplete names and places. no clear outcomes or dates can be confirmed.
Narrative tribute to a Brackenridge High School star nicknamed Nona recounts a storied athletic career. He captained a 1925 state championship basketball team, played quarterback and end, starred on baseball, and earned All American recognition. His quiet leadership left a lasting impression in Texas sports history.
Amateur clubs announce a weekend of games at Van Dale and San Pedro parks. Red Bride’s squad meets Forty-lat Squadron and Alexica club, with commercial league fixtures Sunday. Frankly, league officials list 1:20 and 4:00 starts, umpires assigned, and travel plans for teams within 100 miles of San Antonio and Mexico.
In Edinburg Texas on April 23 the St Anthony’s Yellow Jackets swept the St Marys Buttons 125 in a slugfest. Julien led the Jackets with strong at bats Tour him Sally and Murray contributed three hits Morales and Murray added doubles. Organizers in Edinburg plan three invitation semina racts next Tapath building the team around Patrick Winningham Engleman and another student.
Milton Sir Thengal, former Breckenridge High Eagles catcher in 1930, is released by Mobile of the South Penn association and seeks a backstop berth in San Antonio. McDougall trained with Mobile in spring. Teammate Gilbert Pre, once a pitcher, is now an outfielder. It was learned and after two a half year stay with Hunter, Wayahipped to Bloomington. Pyke was farmed by St Louis Cardinale last season.
In ComumniTation Texas on April 23 local notes say the Texas Aggies Beldeau will meet the South Methodist Mustangs under coach Jim St. Clair in a single contest at Kyle Field as both teams seek a rebound after a loss to regain their conference standing.
William Tes, 44, a former baseball pitcher, died today in Dalton Ohio. He played for Waabinglen in 1912 and Fillaburch in 1913, leaving a mark on early 20th century baseball.
Triangles defeated All Stars in a close indoor game with a 7 to 0? score noted. Jeff Rumschisgel contributed a strong splash of points as the team pulled ahead late in the contest. The report mentions an upcoming indoor game scheduled for May 3, with Phi Chi fraternity meeting on the Dodfolaye date.
Beardstown April 2 county officials say the county will earn funds by ced ing the courthouse lawn for a miniature golf course. The county board indicated today the plan to generate revenue through the project.
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