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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1931

Page

31

Record Man a War Best Esac Lead in 1930s Money Ranks

A scrambled OCR piece reviews horse racing money leaders, citing Man o War and Gallant Fox among all-time earnings. It discusses Willis Sharpe Kilmer as a top owner and debates values of cash prizes versus breeding worth, noting totals around 245 406 for War and 380 000 for some winners.

Esac Uolvergal Barvire, Inc New York Christos Tie Winnlogs Answar Wal Wwelre Buk Beni Fyaine Pride of Willis Sharpe Kilmer Sxumr Mexhampton Willis Bharpa Kilmer Mincey Silares Zev Sinclair Iamelon Ag War Faok Ploy Gatlnhad Fox Nyieh

Sunday Ball Schedule Mixes Neighborhood Games

The page lists many local matchups and times at various parks and venues. Teams include Dulile Sergio, Meld Garza Bar, St. Ann's versus St. Gerard, Cadiz Craig'a AiNellee, San-Tex Barbers, Herlandale Aiblettes, San-Tex Timbers, Tiherty Gaasern, SMury's Crusaders, Mexico Nationale, Sea Antonin Mears, Lion's field no. 2, Morin Gree com, Woodlawn Fagirs, and Mule Siered Wears among others with game times around 2 to 4 pm and venues like Corington park and Van Daemn.

Dulile Sergio Garza San-Tex Barbers Tiherty Gaxseen Herlandale Aiblettes San-Tex Timbers Quevett Elds Tiherty Gaasern Smury's Crusaders van Daemn Afadiim Julbig Oleera Mexico Nationale Alelory Noble-Beader Corington Park Antonin Mears Kelly Aictyfrinis Mundo Lion's Field Morin Gree Com Woodlawn Fagirs San Teden Parks Anion Thalers Malten Ricera Hal Atrert Mule Siered Andonia Briers

George Lott Beats Sutter in Net Finals

George Lott of Marlndelphia defeated Sutter of New Orleans to win the Meade Club isolation tennis tournament final. Final score 63 26 63 64. California pair Mack Vinos and Keith Gredhitt won the doubles title 27 20. Miss Weeks defeated Ellsworth Vines in a singles match 17 1 6 2 6 4.

Boothampton N_ C Meade Club Insliation Tenis George Lott Marlndelphia Wender United States Davis Chih Gually Ringles Chine Torers Tol Lsnel New Orleans Qaught Battle Californiana Bilgworth Vinos Neadenn Keith Gredhitt Santa Tirara Efiampis Gregory S. Alimgiu Newak N. Jy Yerkeley Hell Mack Reno Missy Pennicts Easthampton Ellswork Vines Insadenn Shey

AGS Announce Grid Clashes With Tulane and Town

AGS reveals football schedule dates featuring clashes with Tulane and Town teams. The list includes Fort Worth and Denton venues, with multiple universities slated to play in upcoming weeks of the season.

AGS Tulane A& M. College Fowlhweatern University Valversity Dali Tesna Christian Pnlverite Fort Worth Ger Darlor University Col- Tega Centenary College Tous Ne University of Presen

Steel Worker Golf Winner in St Paul Event

Steel worker Charfon Ferrera won the nation public links championship in St Paul, defeating Bes Nichols and Vereyrold Wigh wel. The San Bynvelscu team captured the Warren G Harding cup in the same meet. Ferrera led at the seventeenth hole while his steady play carried him to the title amid a tense finish.

St, Paul Minn Charfon Ferrera Sai Pranvisea Atec Desertini Bes Nichols Vereyrold Berra San Bynvelsculeam Warren Gi. Harding Enrner Vinceaglor Hite Diffientia Hin Sichola

Morse Pilots Steers Again In Dallas Club

The Dallas Steers football club announces Teias Dana as a leading figure with Tony Marae and Vern Tring Finch in management roles. Morse Pilots Steers in a late season move, naming a new manager and preparing for upcoming league play.

Dana Teias Tony Marae Mantle Ieauty Dalas Hela Toague Ramyninn Itar

Leland Wins in South Africa Fence

In Port Elizabeth South Africa Amine Toppino Das Ola of New Orleans tied for a victory in a nine year event. Lege af Routh Virion (Cy Leeland) won a long race while Christiane avhlate placed. James Antfinla and Cail Feretty of Indiana posted a 130 yard score in a separate event.

Port Elizabah South Afcion Aig Altiras Virion Cy Leeland Lin Mraariven Ais Thun James Antfinla Cail Feretty Indiana Andy

Cubs Fall Drops Chicago Team Further Behind

Chicago Cubs suffer another loss worsening their standing as they slip lower in the standings amid uncertain play. Details on opponents and exact margins are unclear from the fragmentary text.

SI Louis Aug St. Louis Cubs Chicago Varian Mamalov Iwell Wasi Fell M . Aly Witten Watkin Walsell P. Cest Bal Tel Marth John Maley Warking Hemaler Ratlomley Gellert Bollancles Balt Sanneom Smith Cindar Quiley Clark

Parish Loop State Meet Crowned Parish League Winners

Parish Loop features Saint Anna and Saint Gerard’s in a three game series at Engle Field as Houston Pelicans seek the Texas state title. J T Musses of Houston named general chairman for championship planning with F Coles managing the Houston winners and other organizers coordinating San Antonio league efforts for the first series.

St. Anna St. Gérard Ana's St Gerard's Slob Reilip Honeton_reereny lion X. GC. Etercive Hamiston Teague Wicked Algentiy Ny AL Quintenella San Antonio Leagu

78 Marksmen in Big Shoot at Gillespie County

Seventy eight marksmen are entered for the championship with all county shooting clubs present. Competition opens at the trial grounds with high scores led by Busch of Crabapple and Arnold Grongelze, Rosche, and Crénwelze of Traron’s Creek. Club scores show Baron’s Greek leading with 258 of 30, and several shooters close behind. Firing continues Sunday with medals awarded for top marksman and highest score.

Athitisc Oringnal Gillespie Ronty Schvelzentestenleh Eboro Raron's Creek Ar Busch Ranchman Arnolt Grongelze Fenil Ferhort Rach Rosche and Crénwelze Traron'a Onrbert Bear Creek Baron's Smark Selig Tha Vertis Rodine Csphuetzes Alvernany Tracuel Mtl Gillespie County Indiana

Luling Hosts Mexican Team In Dual Baseball Meet

Local reports describe Luling facing a Mexican squad in a two game series at Von Paige Field with morning NPAs at Merlack and afternoon play at a different diamond. Key San Antonio and Luling players such as Jimmy Smith Pena and others are listed among the lineup, aiming for strong performances.

Laing Gilneas Petes Allen San Antonio Ohne Verez Bose Sullig Thuaig’ Unggeas Cetin Talay Red Eisler Ldigeham Towler Omens Vast Pene Mesera John Sehs Will Ample

Swayze Signs With Valley Mopac Team

Ter Auga Tommin Swayze, former star witcher at Edinburgh Junior College, signs with Valley Mopac to join Alissouri Pacific for a Mexico week game slate at Mishu Cite. Swart reports Wotan Ramo led Teatinhurch Ventag in preparation as Kings silo Miia Werke Sovaran receipnil cavern aid.

Taymondvidte Ter Tommin Swayze Edinburgh Junior College Alissouri Pacific Colera Mexico Noah Vogame Eemes Mishu Cite Swart Nochit Wotan Ramo Teatinhurch Ventag “Allege Aeveral Yenen Fin Reparty Kingssilo Miia Sovaran Bississippi

Kennel Club Show Slated for November 3

The San Ancinia Revved club announces its eighteenth annual kennel show to be held on November 3. Mrs. Andersen notes entry forms will be available by September 30, with offices to open October 4 at 27 Hycka Building. The San Antonio Third Voz association plans to join next month, increasing entries at the event.

San Ancinia Anderson Erereiars Lawerer T He Septembe Andersen Sail Chib Hycka Vuilding Deaih Ttm San Antonio

Watermelon Diving Event At San Pedro Pool

Watermelon diving gets under way Sunday morning at San Pedro Park with a 42 melon donation by Palani Fupner. Diving starts 4:00 PM, a melon thrown into the pool will be retrieved and rewards given on the bank. Public participation invited. event aims to attract families and local residents.

San Pedro Pool San Pedro Park Palani Fupner Pein Gatalani

Indianapolis Launches Big Player Deal

Indianapolis announces a major baseball deal involving Norman A. Perry of the Indians Sports American Association. The agreement covers players from the Oklahoma City Western League and includes Nobert Tegan, W. C. Coomas, Star White, Edwin Lowell, and Verey, with Perry referencing Oklahoma men and post season ambitions for the American Association.

Indianapolis Ang. B Norman A. Perry Indiansports Perry Wight Oklahoma City John Holland Oxaborn Zee Nobert Tegan Nitcher W.c.coomas Star White Shorlston Edwin Lowell Sear Verey Rss Hin Thm Sreond Mac

McMullen on Rassle Card At Lestie Stevenson's

McMullen faces Talts in a pro wrestling card at Stevenson's stadium next Thursday with Bobby Novack, a rival from Cicern, also matched. Novack is billed as a star in a featured match, while McMullen aims for a decisive victory within a 45 minute limit, as promoters push a three bout event.

McMoulien Lestie Stevenson Dozentown Bobby Novack Leugh Cicern Jim Cully Rena Fy Weie Ai Ovark Pratiile Novack Ig Maben Jie Norwek Fenn Klin Marek Betwer McMullen Novack Thia

Brownsville Golfer Hooray Hole-In-One Victory

A Brownsville golf club member achieved a hole in one during a round at Trainsville County course. The event surprised the player, with fellow members noting it as a rare and celebrated moment in local golf circles.

Brownsville Bruawnsville Teana Anz Elybia Wylint

United States Retains FFT Time Trophy in English Rivalry

The United States women claim the FFT Time Trophy after a sunlit final leg at Forest Street Stadium. Helen Jacobs leads the American team with standout singles play, defeating England’s top players as the U S secures a fifth consecutive win over the Magolish in a grueling three-set doubles finish.

Wightman Coy United States England Helen Jacobs Forest Sle Bethrlas Calif Misa Jacoby Hal America Cnn Tate United Slater Ihb Cip Afrs Helen “Will Moody Rock Betty Nuthell Nlifer Dorothy Rheybert Barton Trac Bliss Redemprian Miss Nuthatt Btrp Biles Benenore Whittingstall Ares Moody Mel Lawrence A. Flarneer

Saddle Club in Net Meet at Basco Road Courts

Ab 2 00 Sunday afternoon the Saddle club and the San Antonio Country club meet in a net tennis tournament at the Saddle club courts Basco road and San Pedro avenue. Six singles and three doubles maiden events will be played with a strong local lineup including Lean Walstall and Masterson among others. The public is invited.

Saddle Club San Antonio Basco Road San Pedro Avenue Representrel Lean Walstall Lert D. ¥. Cole Glatht Godwin Carter Masterson Ipa Gilbert Denman Dace Woordward Winchester Ivele Jack Haedie William Negles Albert Negizs Ollend

Fans Score Chain Store Baseball in Dallas

In Dallas on August 8, a chaotic report notes a chain store baseball contest and a petition process involving Gariner, Stelter, and other named figures. The fragmentary item hints at a legal or civic action tied to the game, with references to affiants and a potential court or official proceeding.

Dallas Texas Bie Ana Deles Dali Pics Et Vale Cy Hoviea Gariner

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