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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1931

Page

19

Buffaloes Rally in Long Road Trip Pennant Drive In Wins

The Buffaloes won nine of ten on the road and parade through Elagoing Avenue as they close the gap in the pennant race. Fort Worth halted a strong stretch, while Houston’s Olta Carleton posted his seventeenth win. Joe Merwick led with two home runs off Dick Whitworth, and Cameron Ianned eight as Fort Worth suffered heavy hits. Beaumont and Galveston moved ahead as the league battles continue.

Tefiea Jesida Elagoing Avenue Hourton Huffaloes Accond Dallas Fort, Worth J Fa Dick Whitworth Fort Worth Cameron Carer Carleton Ballaton Dil

Old Sun Beau to Carry 131 Pounds in Handicap Race

Chicago Aug 6 A VIn Mun Beau the record money winning thoroughbred will attempt to carry 131 pounds for one mile and an eighth in the $25 000 ad Meet Handicap Saturday. Kilmer owner of the champion said the load is not heavy enough to keep him from winning as trainer Rac ing Secretary Joe McTennan noted only possible withdrawal could save the fleet horse Son Brisy Beautiful Indy two to four pounds to other runners Amaya Farm war will give 16 pounds to Kaight and other adjustments were noted.

Chicago Joe McTennan Indy Ward Mine Bean Audley Farm Medhsan

West Boosts Batting Average For West

West improves his hitting after August 8 in West, Waghinelan counterfielder boosts his average. He rose from .230 to a clip around .418 over 24 games with 20 extra-base hits, despite earlier slump against George Earnshaw. Senators open three game series with Boston following two days of rest.

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Readiness Thursday Mat Program Promises Wrestling Night

Readiness Thursday mat program features four matches at Ledlin Stetenson Stadium with top bouts including a main event for the Cleat title. Wright and Vadelfi headline, joined by Joe Reno and Duffy AMe- mallés, plus an Italian dish of entertainment. The card lists two-out-of-three falls and a one-hour time limit with several local and touring wrestlers.

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Houston Exhibition Showcases World Tennis Stars

In Houston a display features top international players including Burke Kinsey and Frasce, with praise for Burke as a magnificent, fleet-footed athlete. The event, part of a broader exhibition, highlights advanced strokes and strong backhands as spectators witness high caliber professional tennis skills.

Houston Aus Ste Albert Burka Odanes Frasce Kitsey California Burke Kinar Hiyert Mt Ome Deto Aritis Kinsey Chotw Janie Heer Rae Sreelem Bent Norvaeo Hla Tennla Prowata En Toile Lo Calezo Mexico Tim Bam Tilden Ticquet Avingers

Visits in City Record Names and Addresses

Fragmentary notice lists Mars J. Wheler of Fintona and Mea A Thorn ton with addresses at 1005 Sea Francisca Street, and mentions Western Seagun Chiwnema City with a public event schedule. The legibility is poor and exact actions or dates are unclear.

Fies Mars J. Wheler Fintona Mea A. Thornton Sea Francisca Street

Record crowd expected at Friday mat prospects event

A rapids filled program at Promier Rat Hammonds with George Vonlus rough Greek and Young Steeher in a Mall event. Police separated grapplers after a prior rough match. Lwa grapplers expected. two bones limit announced. Stan West and Bully Wakfield headline a semi final with Wakefield claimed in rough form and heavier than Mackey in a featured bout. Joe Manning and Stark Suirix opening bout.

Beatin Gromme George Vonlus Steeher Elmes Promier Rat Hammonds Heuk Witmer Enech Dewees Hetmands Prpeslacs Lwa George Sawer George Porte Stanley West Saupe Stan Orelone Mackey Wakfield Advance Toporty Wakelel Markey Oin Anedtaller Joe Manning Stark Suirix Fay Wellers

Brady Firemen Pile Up Eight Victories

Brady Texas August report notes the Brady firemen baseball team has nine games this season with only one loss. After an eight game winning streak they defeated the San Angelo Sheep Herderg on the local diamond last Sunday. Campbell, the right handed ace, earned his victories and Arche won three games this season.

Brady Temmy Brady Firemen Firemen Tod San Angelo Campbell Branly Ting Mira Arche Bay

Viking Wins Yacht Race Around Isle of Wight

Six foreign yachts started from Cowes Isle of Wight and returned at daybreak with the Latvian boat Viking winning the around the isle race.

Viking Isle Cowes Isle of Wight

Errors Few Among Cincy Reds

In a chaotic game the Cincinnati Reds showed misplays with errors sparking a tense match. Leo Waracher impressed with glove work while Cary tackled a grounder as the team fought for the win amid several miscues.

Chilaco Aig Atari Leo Waracher Shanees Willingt Font Ilaeve Arcurerd

Texas netter takes match in tough semifinals

In Wisconsin at the Western tenis event a 14 year old Texas player defeated Thal Burface 9 7 64 to reach semifinals. Other results include Dicks Lewers of Kansas City losing to Hose and Hankie Phekor defending champion advancing after a close win over Bob Kanieath.

Dedarielt Wis Din Hess Worth Thal Burface Rausas Cis Willia Hoye Dass Sara Moamtea Dicks Lewers Kansas City Heonkie Phekor Chamy Bob Kanieath Austin Teacka Glendale Calvi Fit Molten Hawston Texas

Sparkling Doubleheader: Pirates vs. Flint Rhens Upset

Amaraninted Pees report a doubleheader where six singles in the first game and late scoring rallies carry the team to a 6 2 win over Flint Rhens. Key hits by Browrh and Barton fuel a seventh inning push as the Utes stumble. Berger homers for the Brave side while Gehrig and Rath lead the Yankees in a home win.

Dim Madlomtey Cnedinake Houbie Teleoid Pittsburgh Larry Browrh Livatus—Iield Cneds

Castroville to Play at Macdonna Sunday

Castroville, Texas reports a double header with Macdonna on Sunday. Scores mention Ban ‘Che Myst and Sobinal Wining outcomes, but the text is garbled and several details are unclear.

Castroville Macdonna Texas Pastroville Nwiday Castraville Sobinal Nendeine Wen

Barbers and Eagles Clash in Weekend Playoffs

Barbers face Eagles in a three game series to decide who earns a shot at City Major lonzug champions. Garza Barbers beat The Mission Furniture in Hispano American league while Angels topped Lefty Craigs Athletics in Sunday Morning League. Officials include Whittaker Millen and Ken Hullitt with Andrews as arbiters.

Elly Fraternal Order of Earle Ycinnces Holly Ruajne Lousue Rice Eples Air Garzac Eazte Field Bervicn Garza Barbers Mission, Furniture . Tearc Angies Lefty Craig Whiftaker Fale Millen Ken Huliatt Aven Andrews

Speedboat Titlist After Lower Mark at Toronto

Speedboat holder of the world record Dan, visiting Toronto, told Canadian authorities he will attempt a faster speed at the national exhibition. He aims to raise the record beyond 110,223 miles per hour during August 25 to September 1. Miss Faglsad is noted in Lake Garda pursuit for RE0.

Toronto Kase Dan Daw Miss Faglsad Lake Garde

Favorites in Driving Meet At Ot Aos Basin

Edgar O Quinn and Tom Lawrence lead entrants in the Site Champions night driving contest at Ot Aos Basin municipal practice ground. Entries include Lt Eng ers and Lt Blanchard in novelty events with a large paper covered frame setup. The winner receives six golf balls.

Edgar O'Quinn Tom Lawrence T. A. Wheat Lieutenant Engers Ideutenant Blanchard Otaos Basin Bo Pee

Luling Oilers Visit for Series with Nationals

Local semi pro baseball scene heats as the Luling Oilers travel to face the Nationals with a Sunday doubleheader starting at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Allen’s squad seeks revenge after previous losses while the Nationals aim to test strength against the Cowboys and other city teams.

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