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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1931

Page

9

Austin swimmers poised for strong meet after city trials

Antonio's swimmers look to carry momentum from the San Pedro Park pool city championships into the state meet in Austin on September 7. Notable records fell as Tonie Buerkle led in yard and 100 yard dashes, while Tropers Ganther and Nose Stars posted top times. The event featured 15 races with winners awaiting medals at city hall Monday.

Antonio mernAid Ganther Secoads Muerkle Melay Osborne Garton Wert Tait Dillard Troland Rmpers Vic Cowart Reapeatar Snurs and Gurns Resn

Leahman to face Bearcat in downtown arena main event

Reader notes rough action in recent bouts as Leahman set to meet Bearcat Georgia jearcat Marshall Flackstork in the main event at Stevenson’s downtown stadium. Blackstock previously dethroned Gilberte Martinis Larrem last week, with semi final plans creating a stacked card.

Charlie Lesheiah Maimon Febo Harliggen Becaune Georgia Jearcat Marshall Flackstork Jessie Stevenson Blackstock Gilberte Martinis Larrem Muriean Brave Wich Tefere Lily Pesceus Seystitonia Taffy McBullen Nui Jack Gorman

Girls Defeat Boys in Swimming Meet at San Antonio Club Pool

The girls won the meet held at the San Antonio Country Club pool under coach Jack Toler. Results list multiple first and second place finishers including Tozer, Jane HB, and Tohard Culver among others, with several named swimmers earning top placements in the 1000-yard events and relays.

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Major league figures and team standings in a garbled recap

A jumbled box of baseball names and numbers lists leaders from the national and American leagues. It mentions teams such as the Cubs and Giants and players like Wagner and Simmons with scattered scores and dates, reflecting a chaotic score summary from a sports page.

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Hunt Shuts Out Steers in Crystal City Diamond

Crystal City and the Steers met in one of the latest Diamond League showdowns with Crystal City defeating the Steers 8 to 4. Cibeher Hurt of San Antonio led Crystal City’s offense, while Nealon pitched shutout innings and held McMahan’s team to four runs. The win marked Crystal City’s first shutout this season as Ackermann’s young squad scattered five hits while Steers managed fire hits. The two teams renew rivalry at Interfilmnday with a Friday practice in San Pedro airing pregame notes.

Cibeher Hurt San Antoni McMahan Crystal City Cerstal Matthieu Steere John Ackermaum Siz McMa Adams Shor Flirst Justice Raser Thnil Kuehl Elis Ata Taylor Cealing Anil Nealon Winter Garden Logus Ackeymann Nealron Crratal City Jaillebrand Curtie Kensal Steers Pratice Pedro Fridaz Sunias Mguhis Pleerr AB FEO Maren Boye Toles - Qegetal Morin Fasior Mowat Mayibier Breer Breten Eaves Meluni Ars Kurtel Fr Bs Dteslahan Gif Flurl McMayan Srealak Cire Elsees

Richardson trains at Rice Institute rally invites players

Reported fragment describes Dan Aueuardson aged nine and a few teammates invited by Coach Jock Meagher to attend the Rice Institute football spring ramp opening on February 10. Sparse legible text notes a few names and a squad list with limited clarity.

Dan Aueuardson Hannup Kate Rad Frackenridge Ezglex Gil Grid Jock Meagher Tice Institute Feaston Dlasory

Two Victories for Perrenot at Conceition Park

The Liberty Castor beat Hay Alamo Paint and Vurnigl Company in a doubleheader Sunday with strong pitching from Perrenot. In the first game he shut out the Painters, allowing a single three-base hit by Nurenberg. In the second, Mussers rallied behind Sandy Crane’s offerings to build an early lead and hold on.

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Elam Drives Win Night Driving Contest at Local Course

Elam won the night driving contest at the municipal practice driving course in Cimos basin with three streaming drives for an average 235 1 3 yards and the £5 prize. Samror Schneider took second with 233 1 3 yards, while Line Fut well Reuben Albaugh and Ralph Foe tied for accuracy with 3a chemistry overseers.

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Army League Schedule Promises Heavy Week Ahead

Army League faces a busy week with multiple matches and visits across camps. Details mention Ninth Pimnney at Camp Bulle and various troop brigades touring Fort Fam and Camp Tullis, with fields including Field Arc tillery and Artillers Verigale.

Thurchmut Stanley Moniar Pimnney Camp Bulle Brooks Aletd Sam Seppo Piehl Nonmarte Vullix Brooky Til Thinilay Rita Tullis Corméyty Artillers Verigale Fort Fam

Frenchy Cats Triumph Over Garza Barbers In League Clash

Frenchy Cats beat the Garza Barbers 6 to 2 in a Tri- Wusteial league match. Johnny Joltman allowed few hits as the Cats toppled the champions, with Jodip McCarley and Dan Rigia doubling and a key fielding catch highlighting their win. The Garza lineup featured Mejia and Pena from semi pro circles as they faced Flores and Salas in a night of scaled rosters and borrowed players.

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Dorade Wins Boat Race in Stormy Channel (1900s)

Dorade was declared official winner as wind and tide halted the racing fleet. The storm swept the channel along south and south coast of England with twelve boats finishing, four presumed lost, including Skal and Ambrrinck, amid harsh seas and wreckage warnings.

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Hotsy Totsy Winning Boat Montage NY Race

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Muellers and Eagles Split in Twin Bill at Garertt Field

In Sunday action at Garertt Field, Mueller’s Cowboys beat the Eagles 4-3 in the ninth inning to earn a 1-1 doubleheader split. The Eagles rebounded with an 8-2 win in the nightcap as Heras Nayloc homered and Vera Gaix Eagles took the finale. The series opener saw Wer Dens Boglea hold Mueller to a tight 9-0 loss.

Trolly Anderson P. B. Mueller Vera Gaix Eagles Garertt Field Eagles Gare Cahill Enmi-Prox Heras Nayloc Boglea Seren Fon Anstewe Renee Hawaed Aeneard Pedrey Riteare and Leen Twe Beseive Tare Meffelde Mbiliiza A. Veltman Lenlen Pireee T Vena

Army Polo Clash with Argentina at Michel Field

Army polo players met the Argentina Invaders in New York at Michel Field. Notables such as Capt. Johnny Smith and Nick Craw led a rusty showing while Argentina led 6 to 3 after three chukkers. The Norlingham club of Argentina provided strong opposition amid a brisk lighter crowd.

Anny Pinyrra San Antonio Norlingham Club Argentina Michel Field New York Sunda Weiler Lewis Cacry Dan Kearing Joel One Liea Johnny Smith Taent Jonen Denman Nick Craw Alent Fred McKinney Marl Ad

Perez Defeats Sequin For Even Split

Mexico Nationals win 2 to 1 over Sequin White Sox behind six hit pitching by Chee-chee Merez and timely seventh inning single by Limely. Graham pitched well for Nats in relief as Nats take series with 10 win and 14 strikeouts by Knetert.

Jetty" Graham Mexico Nationals White Sox bin Thackborn Asrass Pant

Ed Friedrich Nine Repeat Triumph Over Jianhosa

Ed Friedrichs handall team defeated Martinex Smilny Albencon and shut with the Jianhosa for the second time, delivering a whitewash for the second time in two years. The Playboys made seven errors and all scoring came in the second inning as Friedrichs combined errors with timely hitting to win. Next up is the Elewhoss prop Sayers and the team aims for the Winter Irague title in the Southwent Tess independent race.

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Dixie Club Beaten Twice by Ft Clark

A fragmented sports note reports Dixie Club losing two games to Ft Clark. The piece mentions local venues and timing with references to other teams and a coffee company, but details are jumbled.

Dixie Club Ft, Clark

Unclear freakish play costs Rangers in chaotic game

A chaotic Sunday game ends with the Rangers losing after a bizarre sequence involving a fan retrieving a home run ball and a planted ball theory. Details describe misplayed pitches and a wild rally as Garrett and Dizon deliver for the Cubs while umpires and managers weigh a controversial call.

Bowling 8 A atletic cle Bandini pace leads scoring

Dense OCR notes list multiple bowlers and scores with team names and dates. Names include Breen Driscoll Schutter Gloeckner Nixon Kinun Gravec Hole and others. Mentions averages around 170 and weekly totals, with weekly schedule hints and days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday.

Atuletic Bandini Stixon Driscoll Alngte Gums Schutter Aigh Eertus Schwefer Aend Colmes Xinus Ueshy Cherlen Teemler Averause Leubaum HA. Mein Bre Charles ‘Freuler Nooplin Vigh Serlen Olie Kinun N. Arbatlee Ay Reiners H. Nison Chariea VW. Gravec Jack Hole Gus ‘Wah WF. Weuleum Gerinth Fehader Ghureday

Football admission prices reduced at University of Kanaan

A local notice states that prices for fall football games at the University will be lowered. The plan includes a special northern Sayhawker section and mid-season ticketing arrangements to improve access for fans.

University of Kanaan Sayhawker

Second round started in golf meet at Brick Enridge Park

The rural Symons' golf tournament at Devon Heights faced a windy Monday as players competed in the second round. Highlights include AL Stevenson edging Guy St. Clair with a decisive hole, Ned Wells advancing, and many pairings listed for the next round amid tense matches and near misses.

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Sauer Delays Mat Program Promoter Weighs Top Bout Plans

Promoter Ralph Ramionids remains uncertain about next Friday's headliner as talks with George Sauer stall while a potential Sauer vs Sinder clash hovers. If that bout collapses Jinimands Ja plans to revive Hilly Minards for a main event, with Tessie Wolfe vs Condell and Foxy Stevens returning for a featured evening. Sailor Watking debuts as an opening act as the card shifts to a Wakefield venue with local fighters spotlighted.

Ralph Ramionids Bia George Sauer Stecher Smier New Orleans Blecher Mel Friday George Hammonds Jinimands Ja Ane Tessie Wolfe Ellent" Condell Foxy Stevens Alvah Dogar Sailor Watking Graiot Wekefield Beatae Wakefiolt

San Antonio baseball meeting rescheduled amid protests

A San Antonio baseball meeting was called to address complaints against the Union at Carmen. City officials and league leaders will attend with records. Ex-players and managers have been summoned, and a replay plan was proposed for the disputed game. Neaghubonhon Nin dominates in a 25-1 win for the White Time Finghera at Lionsfield.

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Hill League Results From Frederickburg and Nearby

In a shaky Friday night recap Frederickburg hosts the Hill League as Llano, Kerrville and Comfort chase scores. The Glan beat Kerrville 7-2 while Et Mnnon toppled Comfort 4 to 1. Mason journeys to Junction as Linno eyes a foreseen series in the Iooo Vito motorin.

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