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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1931

Page

23

Uncle Robby under fire as Brooklyn fans demand change

Brooklyn fans pressure Wilbert Robinson after a season of mixed results. The 67 year old pilot faces criticism from owner supporters and fans who accuse him of pitching choices, benching key players, and delaying rebuilds. Robby vows to finish strong with 27 games left as the owner faction plots to replace him at season's end.

Les Conklin Sparis Welter Yonk Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Nationals Oytors Gleer Clube Inschall Feeland Plate Hema Palo Grounds Brooklyn Mcherer Abe Club Hig Ton

Pirates Edge Cubs In late rally to seize pennant push

The Pittsburgh Pirates, after months of slump, rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4 to 3 as Gleon Spencer pitched and Lloyd Waner scored the winning run on a double by Lloyd Waner’s hit. Rod Smith closed the ninth for the save while the Pirates shortened the gap to two and a half games behind the Giants.

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Flag Race American League Warbington at Chicago

The report depicts Twendey and Warbington racing in an American League event held in Chicago with Moston and St. Yoiadeinhia noted in the background and Rew Tork as a referenced location or figure.

Twendey Warbington Chicago Moston Ac St. Yoiadeinhia Rew

National League ties Clarinnati at Bt Soul Bluebud

In a tight National League clash, Clarinnati and Bt Soul Bluebud Chirax finished even on Tuewsin. Both teams battled through a defensive matchup with limited scoring and key plays from their star players to force a draw.

Tie Clarinnati Bt Soul Bluebud Chirax Tuewsin

Texas League's Mixed Schedule Baffles Fans

Local sports brief shows fragmented matchups with teams like Tiny Taradar Hewumaat at Fan Antonio and Balla at Fort Worth plus Dalventan at Hou Wichita Falla at Shrevroerl, indicating a garbled schedule for a Texas League page.

Tiny Taradar Hewumaat Fan Antonio Balla Fort, Worth Dalventan Hou

Trap Stars to Compete at Grand American Trap Meet

The Grand American trapshooting event begins August 24 in Vandalia near Dayton Ohio with entries from Eugene A Dare A J Ridder Adame and likely H By Ebler. Mrs Adolph Toepperwell a top pro and spectators Harris and Adans plan to travel by train August 20 while Ridder and his father A J Rudder Sr will drive, departing August 18 or 19.

Ania Arma! Init Vandali Onston Ohio Eugene A. Darea A. J. Ridder Dry RS Adame Ebler Adolph Toepperwell Ridder A. J. Rudder Sr

Ninth Infantry, Artillery Win In Base Ball League Game

In a Fort Sam Brooks Field match the Ninth Infantry defeated the Second Artillery 41 to 2. Smith pitched five scoreless innings for the Ninth, with the Fliers taking an early lead and widening it late as Mikes, Brooks, and other players contributed key hits and runs.

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The Proud Duke of Somerset and His Harsh Rule

A historical portrait of Charles Seymour the Proud Duke of Somerset, noted for autocratic behavior and despotic parenting, including punishing his daughter for casual acts. His household followed his harsh, exacting standards, and even travel conditions reflected his vanity. Tomorrow a reader asks about chess moves on a fiscal side.

Charles Seymour Somerset

20 000 Will See Light Harness Champ Decided

Goshen Aug 11 The $65 000 Hambletonian richest light harness horse stake in the country is down to a decision tomorrow with ten of the sport s fastest trotters entering the mile track at Good Time Park. Advance ticket sales indicate a crowd of 8 000 to 10 000. Favorite Edda Guy and rivals like Protector Calumet Pushix and others are listed among potential winners with recent trials and finishes shaping the field.

Goshen Hambletonian Good Time Park Edda Guy Hortford Protector Calumet Club St. Berry’s Bay Cult Kena Rome Georgia Ban Rene Tartford Mac Aubres Probate Kair- OY Laep Makex Walt Carpar Charlotte” Hanover Calumet Utler Calumet Belricka Frebinte Fleanor

Cooper and Hutchinson Miss PGA Qualification

Coast report details Cooper and Hutchinson failing to reach PGA grade during district qualifying events. Notable names include Morse, Walter Hazen, Kirk, Horton Smith, Frank Wallinger, and Tommy Amour as attending champion. Qualification results mention scores such as 147 and 991 point race, with Larry Mrazit and Mark Negel among others in the regional effort.

Morse Warry Cooper Pwr Wall Hanwn Prom Volkaye Imrovidence Cluleage Sell & Lid Laure Ayton Abe Fara George Binith Frank Te

Bluebird Nine Versus Terrors In Neighbor Club Game

Bluebird Avitelle club baseball hosts South Side Terrors after a 14-0 win last Wednesday at Ty son field on East Mitchell Street. Saturday the Bluebird women beat the Bluebird men 10-8. Lineups list players for both teams with pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders including Cox, Proseer, Covington, Weakley, Burgess, and Nichols, plus field positions and subs.

Bluebird Avitelle Club Omén South Side Terrors Tyson Field Ead Mitchell Street Bluebird Bluebirds Tex Cox Arthur Proseer Catiher Vera Killin Gilbertase Dorothy Iron Duster Stemm Inez’ Stewart Corrine Stewart Ttoh Tinberts Howard ‘Machef Sinbw Albert Bouguer Valtres Richter da Mar Volk Jackie Brown Velna Johnson Amr Bhirbied Winnen Mabel Toren Barnes Cenior Tom Nicholzon Jeff Field Subs Alonzo Covington Jum Mar Polk Tey Burgers Ecorekespor Velma Tibetan

Castillo Still Wins Em Up in Vermont

The report details Castillo’s victory in a boxing bout in Vermont, with emphasis on the controversy over scoring. It notes Can tilla and Stephens, plus Clark and Troweser, as in attendance and mentions upcoming appearances in Albany and Montreat.

Castillo Vermont Jao Sienh Licht Stephenn Chang Clark Cantilla Stephena Eael Stephena Eael, Was Sdlr Troweser Cantilo Cine Albany Homata “Habry Connell Montreat Champ Goet Stephens

Iretzlaff and Campolo Next in Line for Heavyweight Bout

New York August reports Charley Telalatre eyeing a clash with Argentine Victorio Campolo at Madison Square Garden planned for September 3 if negotiations hold. Possible terms may push Cam polo toward a bout that could affect Jimmy Johnson’s plans for a Boston match August 27 at Epteta field. In other news, Chicago Sox beat the Cubs with a late decision, tying the series after a prior loss to the same opponents.

New York Charley Telalatre Victorio Campola Madieon Jimmy’ Jubonton Campolo Hrite Kehaal Boston Youngeler Epteta Field

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