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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

20

Buffaloes Clinch Texas League Lead With Wichita Falls Win

The Buffaloes built an early surge to beat Wichita Falls 5 to 1 as Alt Steengrade started for the Falls and Ron Riaferlinge and teammates delivered five hits. Houston held off a late Wichita Falls rally, while Dallas star Elton Langford extended his hitting streak. Fort Worth’s 2 to 1 win over Beaumont featured a late double by Baker that won it.

Bill Parker Associated Press Sports Weiter Houston Dallas Texas Buffaloes Wichita Falls Alt Steengrale Ria Alferinge Sud Gre Innins Cerl Williams Direk Florvid Florid Spudders Rense George Washington Payne Wichita Fells Sac Pasacs Beax Eddie Hock Jed Hows Allhough Homer Fee Galvéston Dalian Bucs Adkins ADLS Elton Langford Datas Beker Eddie Brown Brown Wes Eadie Brown Dennett Baker Fort ‘Worth

Max Schmeling to Box Twice Next Season In New York

On the eve of departure for Europe Joe Jacobs the manager discussed Schmeling defending his title twice in 1932. A final conference with the champion's manager confirmed plans for Schmeling to first face Max Walker in Miami in February, then possibly a June title defense in New York if the champion remains unbeaten.

Uilverail Ferrice New York Dev Ruwope Joe Jacobs Noe Madison Savage Garden Corporation Max Schmel Beaves William Corey Wly Jacoba Schmeling Willis Nake Mieke Walker Aliami Schrueling Jacobs Enid Manjunelion

Wightman Cup Team Picked For Forest Hills Matches

The United States Wightman Cup selection committee named six players for the ninth international team clash at Forest Hills Friday and Saturday. Captain Mrs Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman will lead a lineup that includes Helen Wills Moody, Helen Jacobs, Mrs Harper, Mrs Alma Zinderstein Jessup, and Marjorie Morrill in singles and doubles play.

Universal Kertite New Yok Forest Lills Stadium United States San Francisco Alumian Zinderstein Jessup Wilmington Del Mies Marjorie Morrill Baston Antler Welnesvoor

Box scores of Monday's big league games

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Tribe Sports in Twin Bill Delayed by Rain

Unclear text from a riverfront sports section reports a rain delayed twin bill featuring the Tribe and related teams. Mentions San Antonio Indians, a doubleheader, and multiple games across back to back nights with references to opponents and outcomes, but details are garbled.

TRIBE San Antonio Indians Fort of Don Beth E-Benders

Negro sprint star wins Canada dash

A Canadian track meet in Cornwall Ontunda Aug 4 1947 features a Negro sprint star from the University of Michigan dominating sprints. He wins the 10 and 22 yard dashes, with notable performances by rivals from Hamilton Ont. and other top sprinters in the event.

Canada Cornwall N. Negra Aming University of Michizen Wen Muret Herve Todus Treont

Von Elm Sets Links Record at National Open

Von Elm built a new course record at the National Open, beating Burke and setting a mark at Glen Ellen. The star teed off in calm early morning conditions and surged ahead with a string of precise iron play and long drives, matching and surpassing a previous benchmark.

von Elm Burke Bill Burne Glenaj

CARDINALS TRADE FOR PITCHER RAY SIRSA

Clar ence Lingh of the St Louis Cardinals announces the team has acquired pitcher Ray Sirsa on waivers from Brooklyn. Moss and other names appear in confusion, but the report centers on the waiver move and potential roster reshuffle as the team addresses pitching depth.

Cardinal Moss Pittsedegh Ur—Seryetary Clarence Lingh St. Lois

Age Hudkins Faces Drunkenness Charge

Los Angeles April reports a weight fighter Ace Hoehine was charged with drunken driving after his car collided with another vehicle. County Prosecutor C. D. Gailant filed the charge in connection with the incident.

Age Hudkins Los Angeles Ace Hoehine Teysidle Tndag C. D. Gailant

Netter, 15, Flashes In Love Set Match Delay

New Orleans ta netter in the western junior and five tennis tournament here yesterday. Sunnie Parker defeated Alan Favio? in straight sets. Petting of Milwaukee beat Normal Burwell of Oklahoma City 6-0 6-0.

Netter Wid Sunnie Parker Sie BU Tilden Lie Country Allan Faviol New Orleans Sealorday Amrriz

Boxing event in San Antonio draws crowd next Friday

Fans will witness a comic boxing bout in San Antonio at 9 18 pm next Friday as part of an ice cream social hosted by the Hull Avenue Barent- Tracher association at 4710 South Florey street. Thurman Face rett Major T. P. Curtis and Jar nd D. Wrinml will reserve fighters. entertainment begins at 8 o clock.

Texas San Antonio Hariandale Thurman Rett T. P. Curtis Jarnd D. Wrinml Hull Avenue Barent- Tracher Association South Florey Street

Umpire praise from Harridge noted in report

Chicago August 4 William Harridge president of the American League expresses strong satisfaction with umpiring. He cites Umpire-in-Chief Tom Connolly and notes no protests in the East, praising Connolly’s management of umpires and players during inspections of the league.

Chicago William Warridge America League Harridge Yom Connolly Connally

Bottomley Injured in Card Line-Up

St Louis Cardinals first baseman Jimmy Collins sprained his left ankle in Chicago. Club physician Dr. Robert F. Hyland reports he will miss about a week plus time needed to fully heal, with Beltomley set to replace him at first base.

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Knights of Columbus Edge Pressmen In Nine Inning Duel

The Knights of Columbus defeated the Express Pressmen 12 to 6 after 10 innings at Fasle Field. Claus Cell, Vilcher Morgan, and Aleckow led with home runs and multiple hits. Myer went 3-for-4 to spark the victory while Seven Mind pitched in relief.

Knights of Colonel Beathe Express Fasle Field Mece Claus Vilcher Morgan Efnalor Nith Myer Val Tme Aleckow Preasmen Sitch Neichert

Butter-Krusts Win Half Of Twin Bill At Park

The Butter-Krusts split a twin bill at Competon Park Sunday.Former Brackenridge athlete led Butter-Krusts to a 1 0 win while Prospect tied 2 1 in the other game. Hiltie Rave tallied two hits as the All-Stars beat Phi Chin 27 to 24 in indoor baseball action.

Richter Mutter-Krusts Catae Aplir Comepeton Park Sanday Gil Yha Brackenridge High School Pive Butters Krusty Ateve Tiviliz Hiltie Pk Uh C. Ual Phi Chinuite Tosera

Two Infantry Nines Win Openers In Army League

Two Infantry units opened the second half schedule of the Army league by winning games. Spiro Nuye's Twenty-third Infantry narrowly defeated Trooks Field at Fort Saux Houston 1-0 in a fast one hour 28 minute contest. The Ninth Infantry beat Cap Narimoyle 9-2 at the Jatteream after trailing 10 tours behind Pitcher Barnes.

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Bitulithic Rangers Take Double Header

Bitulithic Rangers win both ends of a double header in ARIZOSATEX AR LEAGUE play. Torenta S-4 Soutranl Od Pesdling Newvark Rutt 9 Trenenter and Only ganar leroctea are noted in the coverage with limited readable details.

Bitulithic Rangers Torenta Pesdling Newvark Rutt Trenenter Arizosatex Tuyin Ritherta

Cowbays Lose To Charlotte Cubs In Nine Innings

Amos Dizon powered the Charlotte Cubs to a 3 to 2 victory over the San Antonio Cowboys led by Moses Dizon. The Cowboys rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the eighth, tying late before a decisive single by Amos Dizon scored Ben Brite for the winner. Mason Dizon scattered 11 hits in a strong pitching effort for Charlotte as Lerrera and Hen Brie starred in the field.

Amos Dizon Cheslotte Cubs Bate Orbill F. T. Mueller Cowboys San Antonio Ben Brite Brother Moses Conan County Cade Anderson Mason Dison Lerrera Hen Brie Kesstone Tech Hive Teama Charlotte Tezaz Canboys Ay Ee Herrerer Ds Siunders Aya Apderann Hewriae Eotrong Eller Pragter Wssuelle Et Monen Diaon Aino Boron Alema Sbiteok Ee A ‘ Scatt Tatales Grigeres Thintnes Siuetier Cawboge Chalalie Cubeves Terrebate Mosen sBlion Have Chwnara

Famed Horse Show Opens Dublin Week With Record Entries

The Dublin horse show week opens under the Royal Dahlia Society auspices with 1700 horses entered and 572 hunters competing. Seventeen thousand visitors are expected, bringing substantial prize money from Europe and North America as nine countries enter the military jumping event. In local baseball, the Pioneer City swept two games, defeating Enciadale Athletics 10 to 4 and Heyer Radio Boys 7 to 6.

Dublin Dahlia Anciety United States Dawna Oilers Olly Enciaadale Athletics Heyer Radio Boys

Slattery Looks Easy For Maxie In Exhibition Bout

New York Aug 4 Jimmy Slattery Buffalo mocks training partner tozen bloom in 15 round workout at Stuy Town gym. Spectators observed Slattery boxed four easy rounds with little contact while rival sparred neutrally as photographers captured scenes from the prolonged season.

New York Jimmy Slattecy Huffalo Dlayero Ebbets Toilny Stidtown Gymnasium Bio Works of Intensi Speculator Imie Wa Hila Slattery Edda Geet Yandaliam

Sears Ousted for Five Days in Baseball Row

Umpire Sears drew a five day suspension after a confrontation with the stands at a Sunday game. President Alvin J. Gardner cited remarks to fans and players, ordering discipline following the earlier San Antonio incident and a back-and-forth with Red Bennett after a third strike.

Fort Wonth Tesos Zigey Bears Tess Leagues Alvin J. Gardner Sera Gardner San Antonio Sears Red Bennett Art Phelan

Public Links Meet Draws Poor Boys in Public Event

In St Paul Minnesota on August 4 the national public links championship opens with a diverse field of entrants. Golfers from track drivers to hotel clerks, printers, and steel workers attend, showing the game’s broad reach beyond private clubs.

St, Paul Minn America Keller Ecko Alwagy

Flag Race National League Chaos at City Tracks

A fragmentary report outlines a chaotic flag race in the National League with scattered place names and uncertain results. Mentions Tiny Toesds Cinttorall Chicaxe and events at oldinbursh Thiludeliata Urnokivy and Iyer Tork with unclear outcomes.

Oldinbursh Thiludeliata Iyer Tork

American League BMa at Fort Worth game notes

In a rough, partial recap a Fort Worth contest shows BMa versus Meantis Kan Antontaibrevepstt. Mourton Wichite Fatty 2 and Dering Teelyescon B iniaty are mentioned amid sparse lines. Sraumant ¢ Iniuith warmth appears as garbled filler in the brief OCR fragment.

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Linen suit care invention promises new look

A newly discovered process claimed to restore linen suits to a like new condition is described by an anonymous inventor calling themselves Sunshine Mann. The method, touted via a phone inquiry, aims to refresh worn garments with professional laundering.

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