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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1931

Page

22

San Antonio club faces tough season in red ink?

The San Antonio baseball franchise in Texas appears to be operating at a loss this season despite confidence in its players. Manager Claude Roberts notes standout performances by Harold Carson and Chief Moore, with Richman and Temmont delivering notable efforts. optimism rests on keeping Homer Temmont and the squad together through the campaign.

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Sports lights controversy over gym plans at southside high

A local report alleges influential citizens including a school board member oppose a new gym for Loxether's proposed south side high, diverting funds to beautify grounds. Critics warn removing the gym risks neglecting recreational facilities, while architects contest the plan.

Harold Scherwitz Loxether Games Roth Wide High Schowl Gymnasiae Thia Curiher Plana

Don Sailing for America on War Trophy Quest

Don Sailor, holder of the world boat speed mark, sails aboard the Maqueda for America from Tondon on August 11 aiming to reclaim the international racing trophy. He will face Gar Wood, Detroit motorboat ace, later this month in an event noted for its high speed. Plans include a Toronto stop and possible exhibition race.

Toronto

LIGHTS JUNIOR GOLF TOURNEY DATES SET

The annual Southwest Texas junior golf championship tournament is scheduled to start at the Verdnne course. The event dates were announced for the upcoming junior golf tour.

Light Southwest Texas

Willow Springs hosts annual Tight Cup golf tournament

The Willow Springs Golf Club prepares for The Tight Cup tournament with a 38 hole qualifying round on September 1 followed by rounds to whittle to two finalists. Notable locals Jerry Hill and Lerohard Lehriever lead a strong field as entrants from Southwest Peruaky clubs compete for the title.

Yonra Ao Rigna Jon Jerry Hill O40 Ware Lerohard Lehriever

British face tennis stars at turf court championships

At RYS on August 11 the British entrants faced tougher competition in the eastern turf court championships. Miss Ridley and Miss Gold faced California rivals in women’s singles while men’s singles featured Berkeley Hell and others. players from New York and New Orleans topped the program in the opening divisions.

Rys N. V Joan Hidley Fra Miaie Gold Sack Diliman California Miss Ridley Josephine Ornglank Santa Ann Mea Wea Freidthy Wriar Sacramento Sarah Val Trey Tostan Miannesot 3 Marion Finestein Jiminglon Delaware Lillian Schorman Tloster Strecklin George Patrick Hughes Fredrick J Peersee New Orleans Terler Bloriten Los Angeles Unis

Pratts Outfit To Visit Indian Camp In San Antonio

Pratts outfit moves to visit Indian camp with plans for a midweek game in San Antonio after a mixed showing in Galveston. The Indians face Beaumont, Wade plays center field, Leo Najo expected to join, and managers organize the San-Tex games with local officials at the St. Anthony hotel.

Pratts Outfit Dell Pratt Galveston San Antonio Harcall Park Beaumont Hedskins Guy Green Luke Hamilton Ralph Stein Hiiter Robertson Indians Teaumont Sctastila Aster Hing Witz Howton Coutenge Tad Yong Mouton Sade Auite Himaclé Flint Sanguinet Robby Banton Miggins Sone Down Charley Ware Wade Najso Leo Najo Leo Omaks Mission Teras Tim Galloway Jing Ux San Antonio Benaumont Club IA Weinenlay Innelvon St. Anthony Hotel San-Tex Sunfer Swany

Galveston Signs Two Free Agents In Offseason Move

Galveston adds outfielder Le Yohnny Thzz0 and pitcher Jim Tiyan as free agents after league upheaval ends their prior contracts. Manager Dell Prate aims to boost the Nuccancern lineup with two veterans. Thzz0 hit a homer and triple in recent play. Tiyan brings right handed depth to the staff.

Galveston le Yohnny Jim Tiyan Auguste Palmetto Lenge Momangely Dell Prate Galveston Nuccancern Trea Eame Teizz0 Buss

Payne Second Hurler To Win 20

Payne of Houston pitched seven hits and his twentieth win as Buffaloes defeated Turceamore to keep their lead. Dean teamed with Payne to deliver the run and Grres scored on Hacks single for the deciding run. Hansen’s strong start helped Dallas shut out Fort Worth 12 to 0 for Hansen’s ninth straight win since joining Dallas Rowland. Shreveport-Stu-d rallied in the ninth to beat Wichita Falls after a late homer.

Bill Parker A. E. Sparte Welter George Wankington Payne Houston Payne Jerome Dixy Dean Galveston Dlefrat Huffaloos Mitch Russ Cromer Garey Sebph Verstan Gramer Br Grres Fort Worth Tatty Hansen Dallas Bill Barris James Harris Til Stoner Hansen Rowland Gergan Shreveport Wichita Falls Sporta Ranio

Ernie Schaaf Boxes Snyder in New York Prospect Fight

Ernie Schaaf of Boston boxes Snyder in a ten-round bout at an offset arena. The Boston heavyweight seeks to prove his two earlier knockouts were real by subduing Angus Snyder of Dodge City Kansas. Snyder, a rugged former Canadian amateur turned pro, carries punching power and a noted amateur record.

Noston Ave Tshirme Rohaat Wrentham Massachusetts Angus Bnyder Dodge City Kansas Jim Maloney Boston Trier Awever Snyder Woodaman Vittorio Camnclo Schaal New York

Western junior golf qualifiers start with near 200 at Chicago

Aug 11 Chicago reports a field near 200 juniors competing in the qualifying round of the nineteenth Western junior championship. The event opens without defending champion Chuck Colgan of St. Louis, who won in 19XX, leaving a fresh field seeking the title at Midlothian Country Club.

Chicago Ron Mince Chuck Col“ian St. Tanis

May Ingtall Light O at Willow

A plan to illuminate Willow Springs Golf Club on East Houston Street would light the first U S course at night. Owner T J Dixon says an Eastern partner provided lighting plans for a $40,000 project using 44 rebobes 100 walls each, with nightly electricity costs estimated above $14.

United States T. J. Dixon Willow Springs Houston Street Kinecra Elendar Walla Werseas City

Unlikely Fight Card Delivers Chaotic Results Across Cities

A fragmented report lists numerous boxing and wrestling outcomes from Chicago to Hollywood. Several bouts end in decisions or draws with names like Tonr Leto, Billy Vinson, Babe Ruth, and Joodneb noted, while other matches feature outpoints and finishes by various regional fighters. The passage reads like a mixed fight night summary with inconsistent spellings and scattered locations.

Chicago Frankie Haltrella Whre Manitoba Johnny Morse California Chrde Chastain Texes Sul Man SL Lous Miami Fla Tonr Leto Tampa Billy Vinson Seattle Iville Chima Airater Havana Babe Ruth Louisville Hick Hernandex Joodneb Evansville Ind Birmingham Ain Habe Hunt Powenl City Oklo Ratsling Boze B. Tain Livey Rhad Low Terry Youis Fianily Yows — Jobnnle Mardin Sion City S. D Speedy Hebaffer Chicano Cent Wells Omnaba Tansy Riggolelin New Orleans

Six U S golf stars survive Montriead qualifying round

Amateur golf action in Montriead sees Rona Somerville of Ontario leading 124 players with rounds of 70 72 for 142. Jack Nash London and Jesse Guilford Toronto tied for third with 324. First round matchups list Phil Farl es Toronto against Bob Reith Winnipeg Jack Diearthy Heston against Fred Hoblitzel Toronto and more players from Montreal Toronto and Vancouver compete as 36 holes determine qualifiers.

Montriead Gunaiiniy United States de Outauta Sham Doushhyrt Rona Somerville Arfondin Champian Lowlan Ontario Alenkrs Jack Nash London Jesse Guilford Enstind Fred. Wehlster Toronto Phil Farles Bob Reith Winniper Jack Die ‘Arthy Heston Fred Hoblitzel Taylor Montreal On Black Vancouver J. WW Yuile Arthur Yates Borhester New York Guilford Aera MM. Stuart Logan Jack Cameron Arnott Nicol Thompson Woods Deck Nash Anda Ontari Carsonne Wiliams Winnipeg F. W. Ryan Detroit A McCathey G.I Dave Luther Costello Hubert Morrison Vaiconver Jn Nortwich Wheaton Ina Th Somerville Lanfan Ontario G. F. Fenwick Mon Ti Jarques Ferouttieht Edmonton Innes Menstreal Hl Trynjolfaon Viewtorn Tigan F. Caretigen

Newman Spins No Hit For El Paso Club

In a Sunday game, Walt Newman pitched a no hit performance for the El Paso club of the Arizona-Texas League, overcoming suspension to guide the Turkey Trotters to a one sided victory over the Moulton Eagles. Opponent Walston matched, allowing four hits and fanning several batters, as Cusco halaman’s offense struggled.

Cubro Teras Ayr Waller Nerpang Moulton Eagles EL Paso Newman Herace Turkey Trotters Moultom Newmac el Pasa Surve A Periel Dalla Walaton Cusco Halaman Cuoro Imiaz Ook Wagner Naede Ani

Favorites Pressed In Junior Tennis at Culver

At Culver Military Academy a junior tennis championship opened with favorites under pressure. William Borg of Santa Monica and Warren Tatis of St. Louis each faced strong challenges as play continued. Daegcho, brother of Zohn Dex, was seeded first in the boys singles draw.

Culver Ind Secum Vt Olver Military Academy William Borg Santa Monies Calif Ceis Warren Tatis St. Louis Howevever Daegcho Nallages Zohn Dex

Hangers Seek Game By Southwest Bitalithic Rangers

In a terse notice the Southwest Bitalithic Rangers announce a game against La Coste, seeking a west Sunday matchup out of town. Contact Arthur Dullale at 4257-3 or write to 322 South Oliva Street, Plate soar Sunday Fight Went A4 telora 2 p.m. Saturday for details. Carl Croeler ett 2400-now-

Southwest Bitalithic Rangers la Coste West Sunday Arthur Dullale Travis South Oliva Street Carl Croeler

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