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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1931

Page

5

Edna May Oliver Lands Key Role in Ladies of the Jury

Edna May Oliver is chosen for the lead in Ladies of the Jury, replacing Mrs. Fiske in the star lineup from Ratio Pictures. The article notes Oliver’s enthusiasm for acting, mentions Clara Bow and Clark Gable’s possible return, and lists fellow cast members Detle Gennett Otis Harlan Tad John Alartels William Bugene and Ralph Murphy directing.

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City Central Bank Wins 15 4 Affair

A fragmented boxing style report notes City Central Bank defeated National Bank at Commerce 15 to 4 in a rink league game. The piece then drifts into Hollywood snapshots and anecdotes about premieres and industry figures, including Thalberg, Dietrich, and Goldwyn, with vivid but loosely connected scenes and names.

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Big Gun Nears 200 Base Hits In AL Race

In Chicago August reports Connie Mack controls the American League, with leaders in batting, pitching, and fielding. Rogers Hornsby, Rube Walberg, and Ted Williams noted. Lou Gehrig and other stars contend for top averages, doubles, triples, and home runs as the AL pace-setters push toward milestone totals.

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Friday's Big League Box Scores and Plays

Frayed OCR notes show a chaotic box score jumble listing players such as Worthington, Maguire, and Mendrick with mentions of double plays and home runs. It references Philadelphia versus Chicago, umpire names, and various infielders and outfielders, signaling a rough summary of a baseball game with scattered batting lines and fielding actions.

Guards Take Swim Entries at City Meet

Schomera entrants must sign up by 2 o clock Sunday afternoon. Lifeguards at San Pedro Park are authorized to ban entry blanks. Gold silver and bronze medals await winners in 17 events. Carl Otto Cartwright serves as referee. An entrance fee of 23 cents is charged per entrant.

Schomera Rolind Kuppers City Recreational Department San Pedro Park Carl Otto Cartwright

Mooney Debuts as Giants Rally for Pirate Win

New York Giants found pitching support hard to come by as Moonay made his debut against Pittsburgh, lifting the offense in Bridgeport and at Pittsburgh. Moonay, backed by a strong right field display, helped the Giants threaten the Pirates with a late surge and a four-run burst.

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Poulos defeats Dutch Mantell in wrestling bout

Amarillo arena crowds watched George Poulos known as the Apeman win two straight falls over Dutch Mantell in a mat contest. The semifinal saw George Laver extend an arm stretch to defeat Tax Mil der, while Alvah Boyes and Wolf Ieming battled to a draw and Sailor Wathine defeated Bill Wikma in two openings.

Alallen Deras George Poulos Dutch Mantell Amarillo Apeman Himia George Laver Tax Alvah Boyes Wolf Ieming Sailor Wathine Bill Wikma

Comiskey Seventy Two: Hope Yet for White Sox Revival

Charles Albert Comiskey, at 72, remains hopeful the Chicago White Sox can rebound into American League contention after a season of injuries and poor pitching. The longtime owner, a key organizer in early baseball, continues to pursue trades and player acquisitions to restore champions in a club once led to glory.

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Outsider Calmet Ratler Wins Hambletonian Title

Calimet Ratler owned by William Wright of Lexington wins the Hambletonian stake at Gosaka New York defeating Calumet Tuller driven by Dick McMahon. Awards include a $31,090.07 purse with a new track mark 2:03 for the second heat, as Moon of Rome earlier won the opening heat. Charlotte Hanover and Nedla Guy also placed in the event.

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Mueller Club Opens Seven-Game Series With Vera Cruz Aguilara

Bart Cahill sends his Mueller Cowboys against the Vera Cruz Aguilara at Garrett Field in the opening tilt of a seven game series here. Sunday features Cowokes and Eagles in a double header with games at 10 o clock and 3 30 in the afternoon.

Bart Cahill P. G. Mueller Vera Cruz Aguilara Garrett Field Cownokes Eagles Yelock

Wrestling Results Promote Dramatic Night At Exposition Arena

Mackey defeated Rattan in two of three falls after an accidental foot strike. Condell lost to Sauer’s Londog hold, a disputed finish. Preliminary bouts saw Boggs Wolf and Manning Wakeelies win quickly as threats for future matchups.

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Giants ship Moore to Bridgeport under option

Joe Moore a former San Antonio Indian outfielder was dispatched from Newark to Bridgeport of the Eastern league on option by the New York Giants. Pitcher Willard Morrell and outfielder Larry Tosenberg also moved on option to Indianapolis of the American association.

Joe Moore Bridgeport NEW York San Antonio

Dixie sports play Fort Clark in weekend baseball clash

Dixie Sports reports Pisie Chub Sports scheduling a weekend double header against Fort Clark in Tirackelhire with both Saturday and Sunday games. A second double header is set for Sunday. Listen golf champion Harlingen August 15 final sees Ryde Healing Warren Taliaferro in the finals as Clare Listen wins municipal cup. Botts ister led with Taliaferro last Sunday for the title, marking a year of competition.

Dixie Sports Fort Clark Pisie Chub Tirackelhire Fort. Clark Liston Golf Harlingen Ryde Healing Warren Taliaferro Clare Listen Sam. Bottsister

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