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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1931

Page

12

McGraw begins rebuild of 1932 Giants with purchases and trades

New York Giants manager John McGraw is reshaping the club after a report of a large cash stake from Slou¢ham to buy top players. Planned moves include Koenecke from Indianapolis for 87,000, Pepper from Rochester, and talks with Chicago, Heston, and Cincinnati. Cubs slip to third as Braves win 3-2. Klein, Water, and Pepper highlight late action as Yankees celebrate Gehrig's 1000th consecutive game with a 5-4 win over Detroit. Coffman shines for Senators in 4-2 win over St Louis. Wildcats prep Sunday game on polo field.

Copeland C. Burg New York John McGraw New York Giants Dagedell Wes Ray Pepper Rouog Rochester International Teague St. Louis Gol Vlenis International McGraw Chicago Heston Cincipnali Giants Dis Chicaca Cubs Doston Braves Maranville Hartnett Itich Boyce Worth Ingtor Cinbh Trima Frankhouse Eer Cubs Klein Chuck Klein Howe Paul Water Ire Hill Pirates Philadelphia Spencer New York Yankees Lou Gehrig Promyde Detroit Tigers Tiger Charlie Gebginger Dick Coffman Onls Winening St. Louis Brownie Wwinshinetoo Senators Senators Ralph Kress

Tuesday Big League Box Scores From A Scrambled Page

Incomplete OCR notes show scattered box score lines with names like Walker and Tassel. Mentions of teams such as New York Haven and Linn Bay appear amid garbled player mentions and unclear results.

Doeg and Wood Vie in Newport Net Meet

In Newport H I Aug 1 9 Usworth Naru a 10 year old California tennis sensation today reached the semi final of the Newport Casino tournament by defeating Francis Shields of New York 26 62 82. Johnny Docg champion faced Sidner Wood Wimbledon finalist in the semis. Doubles began late with several teams unable to play. Results include Lott over Merckles 63 0 9 10 3 6 and Bell Man gin over Walker Hartford 6 0 6 2.

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Ninth Leads Second Half in Narrow Victory at Camp Norman

The Ninth Infantry and Brigade units clashed with Camp Norman and Camp Tullis in a tense game. Key players Medard and Tahnsun boosted offense with homers and multiple hits. Later frames saw the Ninth Special Troops and Second Field Artillery capitalize on late chances as defenses tightened and steals mounted, with 21 steals by the Brigade in total.

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Glassy Golf Field Ban Angislg In San Angelo Invite

San Angelo to host annual invitation golf meet featuring top Texas players. Rob Sroit leads Colorado entrant, defending 1939 champion, with Deonia Larendes among stars. Event runs September 1 to 12 with team play for the Me Te Merts trophy, prize money noted. Dwight fy inher listed as tournament chair with dates and host details.

San Angelo Aue UA Weat Uni San Angela Flareriran Sear TN. Gregors Texas Challengera Rob Sroit Colosada Johnny Stallard Fort Worth Deonia Texae Dwight Fyinher Ehnismay PareHith Oy

The Seventh Doomed Mosque of the Camel in Tefpoli

An OCR fragment describes a mosque known as the seventh doomed mosque of the camel in Tefpoli. It notes domes resembling a camel's humps and references a revered camel associated with a prophet’s in law. It hints at local religious customs and a future cartoon inquiry column.

Tefpoli Anan el Tad Manuin Poother

Wright Riley Re elected as Sidney Tanvier Coach

The board of education re elected Weight Riles as public school Instructor and coach at Sidney Tanvier junior senior high school. The vote against the Lanier coach came from Mrs Stella Steves Yalke amid debate over contract terms. The community notes Garnier and his team won the city high school basketball championship.

Weight Riles Sidney Tanvier Board of Education Riley Sail Lanier Stella Steves Yalke Itley Pagidar AL Garnier

Berg-Canzoneri Fight Set for September 101

Alkeraat Servier in New York reports Berg-Canzoneri booked for September 1 at the Yankee Stadium. The state athletic commission approved the match details. Opponents and further bout specifics remain unclear in the fragment.

Alkeraat Servier New York Jehotder Lant Fray

National Loop Acquires Barr Texas Ump

In Wichita Falls on August 19 the National League announced the purchase of umpire George Barr. Barr will remain in the Texas League until August 26 then represent the National League in the American Legion junior series at Winston. After that, he will report to the major circuit to finish the season. Barr was bought by the Torn Fence in 1925 from the Western Association and has served the Texas League since its 1926 season opening.

Wichita Palis Wmpire George Barr J. Alvin Gardner Farr Tonk Maberly

Boxing Results From Various Cities Across Canada and U S

The report lists multiple bouts with winners and method, featuring Karl Mastro, Kid Francis, Gelb, Phil Zick, Lew Feldman, Johnny Peon, Charlie Belanger, Dave Knott, Brainy Louchstone, Marty McLale, Eddie Kays, Bobby Vincent, Robby Chick, Dick Atdkat, Tab Kruse, Ad Santel, and others. Matches occur in New York, Italy, Cleveland, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Toronto, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Lynchburg, San Francisco, Montreal, Santa Rosa, and more, detailing points, knockouts, and decisions across a sprawling boxing card. The piece preserves the chaotic, rumor-laden flavor of a one-page digest with scattered city-by-city results and incomplete names.

Streas New York Karl Mastro Whicoro Kid Francis Italy Siiei Gelb Hengary Phil Zick Cleveland Lew Feldman Johnny Peon Spain Archiv Bell Brooklyn Newsboy Drawn Los Angeles Drew Toronto Charlie Belanger Winnipie K. C. White Chicago Marty McLale Clevela Eddie Kays Detroit Automates Sitses Osborn Ban Jose Calif Bobby Vincent Wales Okla Kir Cubi Waramo Tamlin Don George Bubble Neick Lutze St. Mich Robby Chick Wars Crom Douglas ITH Montreal Toston Dick Atdkat Phila Len Wing Rosbuck E Calva Truly Aree Stere Onowski Volant Gino Gnelualli Dock Stith Chienga San Francisto Tab Kruse Fortna Ore Nick Velli Ulamin Voleottura Krnce Ad Santel Oarland John Kaanninn Vale Ayo Adrew Sttanley Turik Paland Charley Manne Turkey Tank Ganson Fliers Y Kres Nck Rogers Oklahoma City Santa Rosa Leo Papiana Stockton Alex Stockton Paglann Sheen Montana Hallyrae Ed Manto John Evko Chienzo Rieve Eavage Snenze

ALL-GOLD BLENDERS BEAT LONGHORNS AT CONFERENCE MEET

All-Gold Blenders defeated the Longhorns in a conference game as Danielk led with a sharp win for Steers. Auch and Brown scored for the Benders while Inman contributed. International League scores show Toronto 44, New Jersey 10, Baltimore 6, Montreal 9, and Newark 5.

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American League Briefed Scores Shuffled in Surprise Play

Pilar leads Wednesday action with players Wednesfar and pywattersnin at Onesee Tristan and Washlinian in Cleveland as the league shifts in a surprising sequence of results.

Pilar Wednesfar, Pywattersnin Onesee Tristan Washlinian A Cleveland

National League scores from a garbled update

A National League update shows Tweedar's Heston defeating Chicago 3 to 2. Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia 1 to 0. Remaining matchups and schedules are unclear due to transcription errors, with references to planned games on Wednesday and several team names distorted.

Texas League Scores And Results From Wednesday

Versias's Revutie led Dallas with a 0 run showing as Fort Worth, Galveston, and Wichita posted wins. The standings reflect San Antonio, Beaumont, and Houston performances with notable games at Trenumont and Celventon.

Versias Dallay Veiumant Fort Worth el Hisusten Galvantan Wichita Falle San Antonio Celventon Ed Worth al Houginn al Trenumont

Younger Dean Wins No. Ten Victory in San Antonio

Paw Deni, traveling from Muskogee to San Antonio, secured another victory in a string of wins for Young Dean. Reports say Dean, riding the St. Louis Cars to the event, dominated his latest race, stringing together ten straight successful finishes after a prior setback.

Paw Deni San Antone Denny Muskogee Can ix Tenith St. Louald Antonio

Hammond denies signing 32 bosc A primor fray

Local Texan Scarve clinic head Homer Hammond denied rumors of signing 1932 players Claude Mobertsom and beer to Minnesota In tilane. He said proxy statements misquoted him and he had not considered the subject or given assent. Night rain delayed Decatur game with Terre Haute and others listed in scattered scores.

Hammond BOSC Fray Dada Claude Mobertsom Mnninga San Antonio Intilane Homer Hammond Loca Texan Lodey Rowinoayer

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