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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1931

Page

4

Pair Likely to Oppose Cards In Tight National League Skirmish

The piece previews key injuries and lineups as Philadelphia Athletics and Connie Mack shuffle players, with regulars sidelined and rookies stepping in. Cochrane returns after a vacation to bolster the lineup as the pennant race tightens and the Tigers loom as opponents. The American League slate sees Ruffing dominate in a close win while Cleve Indians crush St. Louis Browns 19 to 1. Rain interrupts Washington and Boston game after strong starts, and Pittsburgh edges Pittsburgh Pirates with Ed Adams delivering decisive hits.

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Rain Messes Net Schedule Dims National Tennis Day

Unclear midweek tennis card at Philadelphia and Forest Wills features unfinished quarterfinals while officials debate gate receipts and prize awards. Players Todar Wilmer Allizon Suhin IVan Tiva Clifford Tree Tarnee and Frank N. Sheil Sibner Wandered listed among participants as organizers seek to salvage the event amid weather disruptions and regulatory questions.

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College Players Visit Corpus Home Game

Baselike text indicates college players travel to Corpus to meet manager Marre at his home. Cats team involved, Sunday afternoon game referenced with incomplete details. No clear outcomes or scores due to damaged OCR.

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Yesterday's Explanations and Odd Regional Legends

A prior column sketches legends from Maine and Trinidad, noting a supposed Saco River curse linked to King Philip era Indian myth and claims of drowned children yearly. It also mentions the Pitch Lake of Trinidad as a dramatic natural phenomenon and a curious reader service note about Bible questions.

Corsen Saco River Maine Philip Sguando England

Texas League Boxes Archival Messy Boxed Text

A garbled OCR snippet from a Texas League listing mentions names and places in unclear sequence. It references Archie and names resembling persons or teams, with scattered city or venue terms. The readable content is too fragmentary to determine a cohesive event or outcome.

Bottomley Up Near Top Of Swat List

New York August 20 The article reviews Bottomley as a near top swatter in the current race for batting honors. It notes an early injury and struggles to regain form, with Jim Collins challenging for the job. The piece lists leaders in batting with counts and percentages, highlighting Bottomley’s continued power and high performance amid competition.

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Layoff Dooms Simmons Bid for Title

A chaotic game recap cites Simmons limited to four points as the Yankee slugging lineup faltered. Gehrig and other stars struggled while several Texan clubs capitalized. Cleveland and Washington matches shuffle standings amid Yankee hits and pitching.

Biggest Field in Golf Drive Attracts Many Entrants

A large field gathered for a golf drive event sponsored by Handley club. Burnett, Tanehorn, and Paw Tell lead the runners in the talent contest while Mchriever is city champion. Prize money attracts golfers from the area as clubs sign up over a hundred players.

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Dixie Sports and Merchants Engage In Fortunes

A garbled report outlines a Dixie Sports event against the Merchants with unclear details. Names and places are largely unreadable, but mentions a game or match format and venue near a Whore or Wharf area. The text is fragmentary, hindering specifics.

Austin team here for championship series shrouded in confusion

The article outlines a forthcoming public service field event connected to the Commercial League. It mentions teams led by notable figures and a pivotal match to determine the champion. The schedule hints at two northern and southern divisions with a Friday afternoon finale.

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MAS LOTT DIVORCE UNCONTESTED IN PHILADELPHIA

The article reports that MAS and LOTT plan an uncontested divorce in Philadelphia with details on filing and court actions. It mentions dates and names involved, reflecting a formal divorce proceeding and related legal steps.

Western NAIQ contends for second place in league chase

A scrambled game summary notes Western teams in a tight race with mentions of key players like Felger and Mooney. The report describes near losses, official averages, and a late lead by a rival, highlighting confusion over standings and recent performances.

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National League baseball brief notes faded in Wiehe Fort game

In a murky National League blurb from Wiehe Fate, Mouton 4 Fort and Wreth figure briefly, with unclear action and no decisive outcome documented. The fragmentary item hints at a score or lineup shuffle but lacks complete details for proper verification.

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Dempsey Scores Kayo in Vancouver Show

Heavyweight boxing action in Vancouver featured Dempsey delivering decisive knockouts, with reports of multiple bouts and an exhibition. The card included Sayers Beacs weight champion and appearances by Del Wolfe and Leo Rong among others, with crowd details and minor incidents noted.

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