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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1931
Page
4
In a chaotic indoor match promoter Hammonds staged a marathon card. Echer defeated rival in a grueling main event with late flurries as referees struggled to regain control. Spectators witnessed a rare 18 minute finale and several long falls amid crowding and confusion.
The Cray Athletica faced Tealotlice pine in a three game day to decide the winner of Morning league. Fast SMIH¢ won the first ball while Athletics rallied to win the end ball. The first game started at 923 Sunday Mine at the Public Service din 40. The second game is set for Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock following the Parish league game. If teams win equal numbers of games, the Posini fire the bering defeated Athletics and the Athletics sting the Mailmen in the second. The teams are evenly mulcaed.
Irke requests a permit to qualify early for a regional golf event in Chicago. Billie Rke, a prominent champion, seeks entry for a two-round qualifier at Wood Valley near Elm, with Genren Elm the business mogul golfer in attendance. The event aims to determine the field for a subsequent tour stop.
Harlingen wrestling event disrupts with restler suspension amid travel controversies. Officials cited disciplinary action following an in-arena altercation. details remain scant as facts are pieced together. Event results mention tentative outcomes and unconfirmed scores.
A fragmented OCR passage hints at a setting with mentions of Med Remmninled Fi Barrel Gries Cardinale the Cote RM and a drive to a declining cane wxainer Mov Pie Trayeee. It references Piratre-Collecind table and three pingles off Red lor along with names Orbee Faber White Rex.Limited 7 and Klein.
In a two minute struggle a 328 pound black sea bass was recorded by Elmer Lat of 1926. The fish weighed 124 pounds lighter than a prior near coastal catch. The event, verified by South Central Red and Merl Club in Los Angeles, was reported Monday.
The box score details a Texas League game with multiple players named including Verrett, Marrow, and Kalite. Windia and Saint include notable batting and pitching lines as the scoreboard shows a tight contest through innings.
Houston remains eight games ahead as Sunray Sevennight and Fore Worth clash. Galveston foul trouble and sparse scoring mark the midseason stretch. Dallas and Wichita fall further behind as Buffaloes and Keer Worth stumble in a chaotic path toward the standings.
Italian entrants prepare for a Cleveland air meet with local pilot teams and aircraft show plans. Officials list competing crews and anticipated demonstrations as crowds gather for the event.
In a tense weekend matchup the Indians visit the Buffs as Lott defeats Vines in a strenuous tennis set. Vines battled a mounting stomach ailment and lingering pain, finishing after a dramatic 2-6 7 4 with Vines unable to continue while Butler and others impressed for the Bulls. The San Antonio circuit braces for more action this week as rosters shift and opponents prepare for Houston.
Texas boys Sally Williams and Walden from Yeas upset opponents in a Western doubles final. The match featured close games with scores like 11-2, 46-0, and 46-0 as names such as Cohn Lynch and Frankie Workman appear in the readable fragments.
The Uvalde area experienced rainfall exceeding the total for all of 1930 with July totalling about 3.64 inches and several nearby stations reporting higher monthly rains. Officials note the unusually wet period marks a record for the decade and surpasses prior yearly totals in the region.
Promoter Barks said Demspey will headline several fights on a touring schedule with a 4 percent share of gross receipts for the fighter. Upcoming dates cited include August 11 in Cortina Ane gue and multiple western cities, with more tentative plans in Seattle Spokane and Anchorage.
156 golfers entered the Symons tournament with Maree Symons leading a large field as qualifiers. Among the notable participants were two army villages entrants, with Bermhart Melyrleess crowned city champion. Other names and details appear in the scattered coverage, including Longhorn Steere and Patents Sumtag noted in a partial list.
In Brooklyn last night Benny’s comeback attempt sparked boxing buzz as rival prospects like Maxie and Petry amid talk of a planned return for Leonard. Promoter Mark Kearns and new pilot Gierrine’s camp assess potential matchups and timing for a spring push in major arenas.
Retzlaff foe Amy Paul and opponent Charler Wetzlaff clash in Boston where a disputed knockout prompts the Minnesota boxing commission to suspend actions. Referee Ral Shaye halted the bout as one fighter folded and remained down. The commission announced an official review and possible penalties.
Players described as Vankerder and Cronk achieved notable scores during a round at the park. A hole in one was reported with extended commentary on multiple players including Hin, Cronk, and Heynolla. The text references nine and two on the hole and mentions brothers and fellow competitors in the group.
Forte San Antonio amateur golfers join a long range driving contest at the Olmun hanin practice course Sunday night. An accuracy area event follows with a 12h start time. Woodlack J0Zfii listed, Western Arantation, Hoeingtiere Only.
A detailed report covers a Wimbledon style women’s tennis competition featuring top players including Helen Nuthall and Miss Tadolia. It describes matches, scores, and rising momentum as they vie for the cup, with emphasis on the English contenders and the United States presence.
Johnann Orit and Ret WILE lead with 70s as Nash and Moore post solid scores in a windy round. Rumors say Taindarmnen's sub Rif contributed despite messy play on Thursday at Alame roll course. Clarenti Mitchell also posted a strong 70s showing while Geet Wan Che Ty wins.
Fragmentary OCR reports Camp Normoyle to play infantry teams in a league race. Mentions Ratunlay date and a heat event by the Second Armical regiment. Notes Basel Tail scoring a late goal in the eighth inning.
The event opens Sunday morning at the Exposition Grounds range with shooting at 2 yard targets. Competitors include young teens and a former champion’s son, amid a 100 point event using .45 caliber pistols.
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