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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

17

International tennis duel at Salstonton invitational

In Easthampton, Mrs Marjory Gladman Van Ryn of Philadelphia advances in the Salstonton Invitational. She defeats Mrs Shepherd-Barron in the singles and moves toward the championship rounds. Brad Van Ayn wins several matches to reach the later rounds. doubles semifinals feature British teams Nutball Mudford and Roynd Whittingstall with Jessup Bor sil and others.

Easthampton Aire Dorothy’. Shepherd Arron Ageinet Marjacy Gladman van Ryn Philadelphia Saldstons Shepherd-Barron Mary Rent Kanase City Brad van Ayn Hirst Ahe Atte J. Dallne Corbiero Botton Mra Marion Zinderster Jessup Wilmington Del Betty Nutball Phyllis Mudford Jessup Marjorie Borsil Dedham Moss Dorothy Roynd Eileen Bennett Whitting Penelope Anderson Mich Tand Bisa Greek

Records fall possible as three clubs seek long streaks

Reported by Gayle Talbot Jr AP sports writer notes Pirates Reds and Athletics near all time marks for scoreless innings and consecutive double victories. Pirates chase fourth straight shutout, Athletics push toward five straight doubles, Reds eyeing long scoreless run as Cubs and Senators contest fall behind.

Gayle Talbot JR Associated Press Poe Mack Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Cubs Reds da Istory Weston Nationals Givernmall Reds Loos Colan Towley Troays Yes Serday Bo Smith Jirates Wittsburgh Craght Cincinnati Roin Pirates St. la George Cowraly Cleveland St. Louis Browns Brown Hasematy Treak Earl Whitehill Chicago White Sox Littan Whitehill New York Yankees Weston Sox Gomez Red Lee

Barbers Drill for Sunday Contest After Win

The San-Tex Barbers vanquished the Fair Cleaners 9 to 1 Sunday on Leal street. They will practice Wednesday at 5 PM at the same field ahead of a Sunday morning game versus the Liberty Gassers at 9:30. Mareiinnex pitched the Barbers to the win and Amayo homered.

San-Tex Barbers Fair Cleaners Leal Street Liberty Gassers A. Mare Iinex Barbers Honaniel Cleaners Gutiérrez Amayo

Haas may be out three weeks with wrist injury

Philadelphia Athletics outfielder Genie Chuiertetta or Chuiertetta from Philadelphia Athletics may miss three weeks after injuring his wrist July 25. The team learned the injury could sideline him for the champions.

Haas Bart Philadelphia Genies Chuiertetta Philadelphia Athletica Hone

California Frails Northwestern Net Title in Seapolis

California athlete Keith Werner of Los Angeles won the Northwestern net championship in Seapolis Minnesota defeating Towe Runkle of Oklahoma City in yesterday's finale after a semifinal victory. The day’s events featured Werner’s decisive performance securing the title for California.

California Seapolis Minn Ayray Keith Werner Los Angeles Werner Ater Towe Runkle Oklahoma City

Sunshine Laundry Discovery Reported by Crockett Agency

A process described by Sunshine Laundry simulates a current appearance, reported by Crockett 3372. The notice notes the discovery or claim of a new method and identifies the parties involved in the report.

Sunshine Laundry Crockett

State Junior Doubles Tennis Meet Draw Announced

Thirty entries were drawn for the state junior doubles tennis tournament after recreation officials confirmed the event. The tournament is set for August 21 and 22 in Houston with players instructed to report scores by telephone after their matches.

Ik Waa Tesar Houston

Vinnie Richaids Player Sets Two Day Tennis Record

A historic two day stretch at a United States professional tennis championship in West Side Tennis sees Vinnie Richaids play 174 games including singles and doubles. Contenders Tilden Kordul Kin ary Albert Burke and Hunter joined the record bout as the sport’s record books bow to endurance and skill.

Vinnie Richaids United States Aeldad Gio Cluls Bovest Hills Long Island Ards Rieharis Tilden Kordul Kinary Albert Burke Hunter

Wood Ruffled by Harsh Words, Says He'll Win

Sam Hardy, Davis Cup captain, criticizes youth prodigy Wood as he seeks Meadow club title and a Forest Hills bid. The Meadowbrook field in Southampton includes Wool, Vines, Allinson, Lott, Doeg, and Wilmer Allison, with Wood facing strong early rounds before a potential rematch with Berkelrs Bell or Texen. Sabinal’s Sabinel club eyes a game with amateur San Antonio as league play expands.

Wood Michael Id Sport Southampton N.Y Sam Hardy Davis City Aly California Sidney B. Wool Forest Bills Wonder Boy Meadow Club Hardy Innnis Davis Ch Roland Garros Stadium Joel Fred Percy Woo Deez Vines Lou Allison T. Foster Ie Wellers Rell Forest Hills Wool Shields Sidney Watrdake Berkelrs Bell George Lott Millworth Vines Johnny Doeg Wilmer Allieson Sabinal Amiel Sabinel Igbreay San Antonio Pat Cullinn Paniaker Sabinel

Grove Joins 22nd Win Run For A's Star Pitcher

Athletics southpaw Grove extended his win streak with his 22nd victory in a 3-2 triumph over Washington, aiming to match or surpass modern era records. He could reach 34 or more wins this season, chasing the 31 and 32 win marks held by notable pitchers, while remaining on pace to become the first modern southpaw to win 30 plus games in a season.

Les Conklin News Lork Cronachan Washington Kabed Muza Grove Philadelphia Athletic Cy Dite Grove Len A's Mort Jin Hardy Cleveland Indge Bis Ugby Waller dJolmson New Rk Connie Mask Mack Hughy Leite Albe Mer- Quardt Giants Rube

Building More Seats At Expo Event Promises Big Fights

Promoter Ralph Slammenda plans new seating at the Exposition grounds for Friday night. Top card features Young Stecher vs George Poulos with other bouts including Billy Wake Geld from Cincinnati against Syelane Mackey and Tae Manning vs Jack Gurns in a 15 minute one fall main. Authorities previously linked Poulos and Stecher after a past clash.

Ralph Slammenda Young Stecher George Poulos Exposition Grounds Avril Stecher Tursiay Vimineaile Poulos Lingh Stan West Osage George Saver Ellentally Billy Wake Geld Cincinnati Syelane" Mackey Nener Tae Manning Jack Gurns

Milwaukee Skipper Named Manager After Browns Trade

The Milwaukee club appointed a new manager yesterday, a former Browns third baseman who played in Detroit before joining Milwaukee in 1927. The change comes after a long association with the Browns and a season marked by mixed results.

Milwaukee Browns

English speedboats destroyed by blaze at British Power Best

Fire gutted premises of the British Power Best company in England on Aug 4, destroying several famed speedboats including Miss Britain T. The report lists mixed sport results and unrelated names, with unclear context and several garbled phrases from the OCR.

England Miss Britain T Detroit News Power Best Company

Meadow Club invitation features top American players in action

Southampton reports the Meadow Club invitation tournament opening with stars like George Lott Bryan Grant and John Doeg. Despite setbacks Lott fell to Martin Duxbury and Beales, Vines, Hamlin, and Allison pushed through, highlighting a crowded field led by Web Webb Mangin and others.

Wews Teal Bovelen Southampton George Lott Bryan Grant Qouch United States Rave Penny Shields Lott Yous Martin Duxbey Miami University of Texas Trout Redward W. Feibleman Ae Marker John Trope Doeg Sidney B. Webb Maoseen Beales Vines Bryan Hamlin East Hampton Allison Clarence Dauphinet Luteer Leste Vietor Hoekmeyer New York Allisan Va Gledhill Mangin Jones Sutter Richard Murphy Tidball

Frankie Genaro Sails to Europe for Bout in Paris

Frankie Genaro of New York, hailed as the National Boxing Association flyweight champion, leaves for Europe to face Young Perez in a five round bout at the new Velodrome arena in Paris. Also notes boxing practice updates and upcoming games and results.

Frankie Genaro Europe New York Frankie Gennen New’ York National Boxing Asseets Flan Rvet Young Perez

Pirates Ace Seeks Third Shutout Against Cardinals

Webb Alcine, right handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, aims to shut out the St. Louis Cardinals for the first time this season. The Pirates seek a four game winning streak as Ace targets a decisive performance on the mound.

Fullsburge Webb Alcine Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Helle Cardinals

Thursday mat card changes headline wrestling event card

Promoters report changes to the Thursday night wrestling program at downtown stadium with new main event between Pro Market Irishman and Oreste Varelfi, plus Tramer Wright vs. Gilbert Curr\ es and other matchups. Vernon Wright and others billed. show set for 7:30 p.m. with wrestlers working out earlier. Matchmaker Feldie Vogl announces adjustments.

Leslis Stevensons Thursday Night Wrestling Pro- Bruto Biz Irishman New York Oreste Varelfi Inen Kins Gilbertn “Urres Clinimant Vadelfi Tramer Wright Kansas Sfexiuan Hen. Ie Houston Wright Wright Sens Eeldie | Vogl Aunoonesd

Three Champs Enter Driving Night Contest

Pro Jimmy Vincent hosts a driving contest at 843 Sun night at the municipal practice course in Olmos basin. Entered are former champions Toe Clark Mae Burnett Loreanne Youne plus Hermat Selitgver, with Cobb hospitalized. A set of matched woods and a special entree event accompany the program.

Will Defea Olmos Basin Jimmy Vincent Ry” Cobb Toe Clark Mae Burnett Loreanne “Youne Alen Engle Wentacy of Entrante Vincent

Toronto Star Wins in Five Mile Swim

Toronto area swimmer George Young won the five mile event in Lake Ontario with a time of 1 51 30 after beating Memphis rival Georar Dinglen. Sargacet Ravier placed third in the women’s 180 meter event at Canaulin national exhibition.

Toronto Star Toros Ont George Young Toronto Georar Dinglen Memphis Tenn Lake Ontario Sargacet Ravier Canaulin National Exhibition Young

Cards and A’s Momentum in Major League Race

August pennant race tightens as Philadelphia leads Washington by 12 games and St Louis, 7.5 ahead of New York. Giants, Pirates, and Cubs gain ground. Derringer’s pitching fuels St Louis surge while Johnson’s Senators cling to pace. McCarthy era players shine amid mixed results and injuries.

Les Tyro Walter Johnson Philadelphia Cardinals Moe Giants Dirates New York Lindstrom Critz Ott Pittsburgh Orto Widstard Jewel Ens Linecaneera Onelin Braves Smoky City Crew Onifielder Jensen Newark International League Cenm Howard Grosktosa Amherst Drocklin St. Lavia Cubs Paul Derringer Rochester Casou Inger Wlo St. Louis Lion Ted Birds Ing Sylvester Johnson Flint Rhem Derringer New York Yankees Yanks Iiteralst McCarthyynen Boston Angert

Apache Indians to face Uvalde in doubleheader

The Aptene Indians, after two wins this Sunday, travel to Uvalde next Sunday for a doubleheader. Lalo Flores pitched a 1 to 0 victory in a mound duel with Zapata, while in the nightcap the Apaches crushed Luxetn 8 to 4.

Aptene Indians Levalde Uvalde Resm Lalo Flores Ace Zapata West End Stuezers Csnte Luxetn

Jose Santa Wins Late Rally Over Chevalier

Jose Santa rallied to defeat Leon Chevalier in a boxing bout in Oakland. The Portuguese fighter, initially trailing, surged in the late rounds to secure a ground decision after a tough opening session.

Jose Santa Chevalier Oakland

Messengers Defeat Red Bridge Tigers at Crackenridge Field

C Castaneda pitched for the Messengers against Vasquez of Red Bridge Tigers and outpitched him in IL inninga. Castaneda went five for five at the plate, while Varone Teer added three safeties.

C. Castaneda Messenger Vasquez Red Bridge Tigers Crackenridge Atk Polo Field Messengers Castaneda Varone

Earl Clark Returns to Boston Kansas City

The return of Earl Clark, outfitter, to the National League and then to the Kansas City club of the American League was announced today by George Muehlbach, president of the team. The move places Clark back with Kansas City after prior action with Boston.

Earl Clark Boston Kansas City Naliova League Pnt Hha American Ass Elation George Muehlcdach Ter Sex

Rain delays Carnera bout with Robert in Newark

Rain delays the heavyweight titled bout between Carnera and Robert in Newark. Weather postpones the event planned for Tuesday night, with local officials and promoters adjusting schedules as they confirm a new date.

Carnera Robert

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