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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

19

International duel highlights Maidstone Livingstan tournament final

In Easthampton on August 4 VP an international match pitted Dorothy Shepherd Barron captain of the Billak Wightman cup team against Marjorie Gladman Van Ryn of Philadelphia in the Maidstone Livingstan tournament. Shepherd Barron eliminated Ruth Red of Range City in the first round. Van Ryn won several games to reach the championship round and then defeated Sinn Cotbiera of Boston 3 6 6 2 6 1 for a place in the semi finals. The doubles semi finals featured British and American pairs with several matches including Betty Nathall and Ebnists Mudford against Jessie and MarjorieMurwill and Betbent Mose with Dorothy Round and Dire. Further mixed doubles saw Eileen Bennet Whitting Stall versus Penelope Anderson and Ajaw Gree in Richmond Virginia.

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Barbers Drill for Sunday Contest on Leal Street Diamond

The Sen-Tex club, who formed the Fair Cleaners, won 8-1 Sunday on Leal Street diamond and will practice Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock on the same field to prep for their Sunday morning game against the Siterly Guesers at 6 40. Bonanke caught. Galithex Winied and Aquayo were behind the plate for the Cleaners.

Sen-Tex Fair Cleaners Leal Street

Haas May Be Out Three Weeks With Wrist Injury

Philadelphia Athletics outfielder Haas possibly misses three weeks after a tender wrist injury sustained in a game. Team doctors anticipate he may be sidelined through the champions' clash as the ailment limits his playtime.

Haas Philadelphia Groree Mule Phil Adelphia

California nets claim in Northwestern title race

California grabbed the championship as Keith Werner of Los Angeles defeated Lane Runkle of Oklahoma City to win the final, finishing the contest decisively in Minneapolis Minnesota on August 4.

California Minneapolis Minn INS Keith Werner Los Angeles Wiener Lane Runkle Oklahoma City

Sunshine Laundry Process Revealed in Crockett Phone Note

A fragment mentions Sunshine Laundry and a Crockett phone number 3372, suggesting a discovered process or method. The readable text points to a laundry process tied to Sunshine Laundry and a contact detail in Crockett. Further specifics are unclear from the fragment.

Sunshine Laundry Crockett

Frightful Zoo Incident Shocks Franklin District

A perplexing report from Franklin cites a mass food event at a local park zoo where an individual named Everell mass ate two cans. Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the odd incident.

Labyy Everell Mass Ate Fit Animal Franklin If Park Zoo

Record-Shattering Pace Looms For Baseball Records

The story notes players and clubs pursuing longstanding MLB marks as three teams stand on the cusp of new records. The Athletics push toward consecutive double victories and a possible all-time sack total, while the Reds and Pirates see streaks tested amid scoreless innings and pivotal late-inning actions. A rainout and multiple game results shape the contest landscape as teams chase historic franchise feats.

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State junior bowling tourney entries drawn for Houston

Thirty eight entries in junior bowling to try out the state dennis tournament have been drawn up by USP secreation department and those entered have been asked to fall for their places. The state tournament will be held August 21 and 22 in Houston. After playing the games the participants have been asked in telephone their scores to the recreation department.

Loubley Usp Secreation Department Houston

Record of historic sports and figures in 1881 and 1981 era

A garbled page notes 171 tennis games in two days at West Side Tennis Club Long Island July 11 12 1981 a U S record with players Tilden Koarlus Kin sey Albert Burke and Bunter. It features Stephen J Field a California supreme court figure and references a May 30 1081 monument to a donkey in Fairplay Colorado and Prues final employer Frank Webts of Alcom Colorado. Also teases future item Throw n on Alan Who Will ed Tune to Fly and a query reply offer through this paper.

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Wood Ruffled by Harsh Words at Meadow Club Trophy

Ian Hardy, Davis Cup captain, doubts Sidney Wood can rebound after a loss at Roland Garros. Wood, 20, aims to prove critics wrong in Southampton, facing top U.S. talent including Vines and Lote while eyeing the Meadow Club event and a national title in More Hills. Sabinal’s baseball team schedules a game with San Antonio teens next Sunday under Pat Cullings.

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Grove TOSSE 22ND WIN FOR AS JXBY THROWS SCAR E

Wih his games won total reaching 22 Grove, the left-handed star of the Athletics, eyes a 32 win season record as he dominates the American League. The 22 victories put him close to the 31 wins by Burkman with Conway Mack likely to pace his team for more starts. Grove’s durability and absence of major defeats keep him on track to set new pitching marks.

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Exposition arena clash as Stecher faces Poulos again

Promoter Ralph Unanimonds plans more seating at the Expo open air arena for Friday night. Youty Stecher will meet Georgy Poulos in a repeated rivalry expected to draw a full house. Officials reportedly weighed permission to hold the two matches without police interference amid a prior two fall finish.

Ralph Unanimonds Youty Stecher Georgy Poulos Exposition Grounds Tanminomis Paulos Stechec Sinn West Osage Tudinn

Milwaukee skipper from Browns star joins club

A misread obituary note states Frank O'Rourke, long with the St. Louis Browns since 1927, was named to a managerial post yesterday. The item mentions his prior role as a third baseman and his mid career moves, but the report is garbled and requires confirmation from official records.

Milwaukee Browns RT. Louis Aus Frank O'Rourke St. Louis Browns Darema

English speedboats destroyed by blaze at British Tower Moat

Fire gutted several famous speedboats including Miss Britain 1 on the premises of the British Tower Moat company. Eagles beat Tigers in a separate noted clash as Tre Woodlawn led the Eagles to a Sunday victory over the Irving Tigers with a tight score.

England Moat Commeany Eagles Tigers Tre Woodlawn Aegles Irving Tigers

Frankie Genaro Sails for Europe in Boxing Move

Frankie Genaro of New York, reigning flyweight champion, sails for Europe to meet Young Perez in a bout at the new Velodrome arena in Paris in October. Also notes local practice sessions and upcoming games in Drackenridge Park and others with scattered team updates and misc.

Frankie Genaro Europe York Nkie Genaro New York National Boxing Essoriation Young Perez Parin

Pirates Ace Seeks Third Shutout Against Cardinals

Pirate ace ELTITSUURGI from Pittsburgh aims for a third consecutive shutout as he faces the St. Louis Cardinals. Webster is on the mound as Pittsburgh seeks to extend a four-game unbeaten string and erase flaws from recent outings.

Eltitsuurgi

Changes spark drama in Thursday mat card

Promoter tweaks lineup for Testi show with Pat Marker vs Gilberto Lutren and Oreste Vadelfi vs Elomer Wright. Wright rematch planned after Mexican withdrew. Other bouts include Renn, Trelian, and Taily McMullen in a winner take all clash. Event set for the western stadium at 7 20.

Testi Stevenson Thoreday Pro Nven Pat Marker New York Oreste Vadelfi Joan Linkinn Har Marker Clish Gilberto Lutren Vadelfi Elomer Wright Lauren-Wright Tenstan Wright Toe Renn Trelian Taily McMullen

Three Champs Enter Driving Contest at Olmos Park

Three former champions and top drivers including Joe Clark Mae Burnett and Lorraine Young prepare for the annual driving contest at the Munizermo course near Olmos Park. Jimny Vincent, brother of Ty Cobb, reports the event while Vincent recovers from appendicitis surgery in the hospital. A special segment promises real accuracy of wartime evils alongside the main race.

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Toronto Star Wins In Five Mile Swim Toronto

Gorge Young of Toronto won a five mile event by 400 yards over George Bingden of Menmahiv in a tense race. The Canadian record pace featured Young finishing in 1 51 80 as spectators noted a strong performance from Toronto.

Toronto Star Toronto Gorge Young George Bingden Menmahiv Venn Margaret Racier Hint Young

Cards and A's Momentum in Majors as August Opens

Major league pennant races begin the August stretch with the Cardinals holding a sizable lead in the NL and the Athletics and Senators close behind in the AL. New York Giants slip while Pittsburgh makes a late push. Derringer helps St Louis as Brooklyn and Chicago struggle. Contending teams rely on newcomers and veteran arms as the season advances.

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Apache Indians Prepare for Uvalde Doubleheader

The Apache Indians, winners of two games Sunday, head to Uvalde for a Sunday afternoon doubleheader. Lola Flores, Anachs ace, pitched to a 1 to 0 score in the eighth inning of the opener, while the Apaches edged the Lyrelo club 1 to 0 in the second game, preserving their momentum.

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Jose Santa Rallies To Beat Chevalier Marland

Jose Santa, a light heavyweight from Portugal, rallied past Leon Chevalier in the closing rounds to win a one sided 12 round decision in San Francisco. The fight came after Santa absorbed early heavy punches and used superior stamina to dominate late.

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Messengers Edge Red Bridge Tigers in 11 Innings

Castanedi starred for the Messengers going 5 for 5 at the plate while Sundar hurled 11 innings to edge Vasquez of the Red Bridge Tigers at Brackenridge Park No. 1. Messenger pitcher Sundar outpitched Vasquez as the offense produced five hits in Castanedi’s perfect day.

Messengers RED Bridge Tigers Castanedi Vasquez Brackenridge Park Sundar Whurler

Fielder Earl Clark Returns to Boston and Kansas City

Fielder Earl Clark, a catcher in the National League, was reported as signed with the Kansas City club of the American Association. The announcement came yesterday from Gertin Muehlehaeh, president of the association.

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