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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1931

Page

11

Sluggers Collide In Thrilling Thursday Heavyweight Clash

New York August reports two famed sluggers Jimmy McLarnin and Billy Peterson set to meet for the third time in as many years at Yahkee Stadium Thursday night. Both veterans carry storied records with a history of hard punches and close finishes. McLarnin seeks to avenge past losses while Peterson aims to reclaim form after a notable campaign, promising a dramatic duel that could reshape their legacies.

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Landis Returns Wright After Protections Clash

In Chicago Aug. 1 1910 the White Sox faced a league protest after Landis ordered Wright back to Muskogee and ruled the Sox must return him to Minneapolis. The dispute stemmed from Muskogee claims of option to choose players. Wright and Bill Wilson may head to Minneapolis while Norman’s walkout hurt gate receipts.

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Young Pirates infielder Croskloss sent home for rest

Piet subs Croskloes, sensational young infielder of the Wittsburgh Pirates, returned home from Thiln with a knee injury. Miri, sevenly reenlied from wihien, has been playing 9 bang-up while substituting for Tlowsly, and Manager Sons] Ena deeled a rest at home wail do his young aunt & Tot of great.

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Youngsters excel at Boys' Camp athletics in Lowell report

Edward Martin of Bua Antoale leads with top honors in camp athletics. Hinde Kengerge wins midget heat and high points for Rearing, teamed with Gene Weilerman for a strong camp showing. Tod Martin and AL Carham prize openings. camp senior team tops national standings. swimmers, rifle and balladina results noted amid confusing OCR. Tom Cowan signs with Wichita, Western Association rules cited.

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Suspend Jockey Bryant After Chicago Scandal

Chicago August report alleges jockey Bryant was suspended amid a Chicago scandal involving Capone associates. The article claims Bryant was beaten, then found at a relative’s home, with ties to a plan to fix races and a $700 payment from Ralph Capone. A crew known as Capone gang is described as funding alleged manipulation at Hawthorne and nearby venues.

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Utilities Must Play Carmen Thursday in Local League Play

The City Major League suspended play amid protests over charges of cue violations and a delay in city playoff games. Utilities and Carmen face a potential replay and the schedule shows games slated for Thursday, Saturday, and Wednesday at Public Service field, with fines levied on league figures and ongoing investigations to resolve the baseball bungling.

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Big Higs Ace on Bryan Golf Links

A garbled sports item notes an ace by a player nicknamed Big Higs at Bryan golf links and mentions college affiliations. It also includes scattered references to Aggie grid teams, players like Moran, and several unrelated names, with unclear dates or outcomes. The fragmentary text lacks coherent event details.

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Dance and Music At Evening Event At Local Theater

A long OCR filled item describes a Wednesday night program featuring AIR KING and a band with several named acts. It lists orchestras, variety acts, dance numbers, and a schedule including 12 p.m. and 3:00 times with multiple venues and performers across rooms and rooms of entertainment. The piece mentions Eagle Furniture and various local names and stations in a bustling community page.

Hawks Program Broadcast Honors Orville Wright Anniversary

A radio program on WOAT featured Captain Hawks and a varied lineup honoring Orville Wright with interviews and performances. The show included musicians, sociologists, and artists, with interviews on The Artist and Mont the Artist segments, highlighting aviation and cultural figures.

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Detroit Tigers Train in Palo Alto Exile Camp

Detroit Tigers prepare for training in Palo Alto California with team gatherings and hotel facilities as manager Wisehou organizes camp arrangements. The report notes arrival and early sessions as players adapt to the coastal base ahead of season activities.

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Wrestler Ray and Card Event Promoted at Downtown Arena

The press agent for Heslie Stevenson’s Downtown Wreets line Arena announced a Thursday card in which Ronnie Math from Tosarkana is signed to face Stong. The program includes Wenn vs Mathis in one fall, Volts MMotleave, duck Garmin, and Mazehall Mockstock vs Charlie Lealman with three falls required.

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