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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1931

Page

5

Light's Cup Goes To Willow for Big Tournament

The Light's Cup golf championship at Willow Batings opens with a qualifying round at 1 o clock. About sixty entries, including professionals under USGA rules, will compete as Youngster riders and guests travel for practice. Prizes include gold awards from The Guoter Plaza and Wertemberg Jewelry, plus merchant and shop prizes. A 30 hole exhibition features Ban Antgata team versus Austin Country Club.

Tor Bricings Phomag J. Dixon Willow Batings Agein Guoter and Plaza Werteberg Jewelry Company Tiesiyes Torpperwin's Awedler Sporling Foods Company Ghorney Titas Apark Shop Larry Symons Snrazen Praelion Youngstera Cobbowill Lake Admi Gret Teo Ani Climinothtzail Cattilioa Onder United States Golf Association Baney Sereed Lotn Willow Gorioga Ban Antgata Austin Sumley Tew Ben Alvaneh Me Burnett HI Drake Hap” Itoberta Forraine Yang Mose Levinson Janina Connolly Brecon Glen Teenhard Schriever Kelix McKnight

Alamo Nationals Seize Lead in Playoff Push

Alamo Nationals rally in the second half to erase a 12 to 4 deficit and defeat the Sag Anieain Hank Teepe title contenders 14 to 4. Bryan Naylor, Dinwiddie, Naylor and Goforth star with multiple doubles. Katty Keller adds a homer as Alamo Valltonmi Wank supports the win.

Bryan Naylor Alamo National Dinwiddie Machuch Naylor Goforth Katty Keller Alple Taylor & Homer Alamo Bins HHL Tr Keblers Tartar B. Gatzer Deterth Tha Wage Beek AB Filuger Tiarsla Tsoi Mumyraary F. Garner T. Gerper Geforth E Ty ¥Inson Jordifire Slatti Alta Th. Naylor Marbach Eller Tun Tasior Martack Iz Wesel Bankaton Marback Wayel Anketon Mayback Bli Amnthack I. Keller Wevelch Bores Alamo Ferinet Bell Purlsson Ure Pity Minlenta

Big Crowd Watches Sauer Win In Tough Mat Show

A large Exposition Park crowd watched Sauer defeat Toulon in the main event after a night filled with rough bouts and spills. George Sauer, George Vonton and other local wrestlers faced tough opposition from Foxy Stevens and Welter contenders, with refereeing and moonlight adding drama to the action and several falls decided by decisive pins.

Iq Foxy Steves St. Mzposition Park Stent Kailan Heitor Watkins Lesiie Wolfe Young Becher Bréeher Win Healuick Siecee Plekid Wells George George” Poulos Sauer Maith Wien Toulon Poulasook Lane T Londos Wrestle Poral Alvah Boggs Cyelone Mackey Secomd Money Jack Chiiatte Stanley West Dad Miller Harry Wilbon Bill Wilkins Jack Curim Hal Beatt Johnny Miller George Craig Tulsa Okla Pounis Foxy Stevens Hamilton Ontario Poudila Crnuck Stevens Craig Nether Sonu Johnns “Miller Zlattan Jocal Tagozite Sailor Watkins Pounder Copadion Watking Tatlun Neferes Mislee Ratlan Watkins Santia Wolfe Sherman Texas Stecher Omaha Wolfe Uged Miller Army Wailfo Roch Buller Fatherbletchers Alde George Sauer George Vonton Paducah_ mitman Poulos Boily Saner

Dentist and Fan Injured in Exposition Park Incident

Dr J B Waggoner and C E Gillis were struck by soda water during a boxing-like event at Exposition Park on a Friday night. Gillis was not seriously hurt, Waggoner required medical attention and reportedly lost some teeth. Ralph Hammonds offered a 25 reward for information leading to arrests. one suspect confessed and was jailed, others awaited identification and arrest. The chaotic scene featured multiple wrestlers, referees, and a crowd, with swinging bodies and numerous holds as the bout ended amid mixed reception.

J. B. Wagcortee C. E Gillis West Ellsmere Tana Exposition Park Gillin Wan Waggoner Aken Ralph Hammands Uammonds

Del Rio Cowboys Aim To Halt Nationals In Daylight Showdown

Del Rio Cowboys host the Nationalists in a Texas semi pro title clash at League Park Saturday. The game features power hitters Perez and Rendon for the Nationals and Cowboys star Moos on the mound. A second game follows Sunday as the two clubs duel again under daylight rules.

League Park del Rio Cowboys Nationals Sparks Mets Pepa Texas Cowboys Pena Perez Acagon Ant ‘Whey Yart Salas Coasillan Taylor Burler Salas Cassillag Nats Perr Samas Rendon Moos Sito Imne del Rio Tale ILO. A Naraniy Pachera Galvanos Cassinis Keren Meriva

Fight Results From Across Cities and Notable Bouts

A fragmented roundup lists boxing outcomes and matchups across cities including San Francisco New York and Boston. Notable wins and decisions mention Jimmy Hannah Cantila Sailor Arnold Gus Sonnenberg Jack Ganson and Peleo among others with mixed formats and two out of three falls results.

Chienge Bave Baier Ail Ausiecs Buck Wrerght Quty Ind San Francisco Horey Smith New York Jimmy Hannah Pocatelle Dae Drow Whitadelpha North Dava N. Y Dowx Cantila Maleewicz Lition Ered Myers Chiicagoj Stanley Blasial Boston John Gensovich Mussin Ton Maeninso Aurora N.Y Sailor Arnold Louleviile Pete Marolin Persia Peleo Louisville Fale Salts Oakland Gus Sonnenberg Dosten Jack Ganson San Franciseo Mincirs Ecoul Wipix

Miss Rayior Swim Winner at Canadian National Exhibit

Toronto Aug 29 INS Misa Margarek Rayior of Philadelphia won $3000 by taking the annual tortoise marathon switch at the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday. It marked her second victory in a row and first time the feat was done. Second prize went to Mrs Anita Gorx of New York, the 1928 winner, who earned $1000. Miss Rayior covered 10 miles in 44 3/4 minutes as the Jake pace proved unusually rough.

Toronto Misa Margarek Rayior Philaphia Amnunawanten Suconil Anita Gor York Jonorm Mise

Pressler and Hill battle in mixed golf semi final

In Chicago on August 22, Mrs Pressler defeated Mrs Hill in a 36 hole semi final to claim the title match favor. Hill from Kansas City had earlier bested Miss Virginia Van Wie in a 40 hole match, establishing herself as a contender.

Chicago Verioner S. Hill Kansas City Chamrjon Mee Teann Bressler Angeles Hill Virginia van Wie Chigage Pressley Misa

Sleek Slayer Impressively Rolls In Comeback Start

NEW YORK August 2 Slayer Tortner lightweight champion continues bid for a title shot by stopping Eddie Martin in the second round at Coney Island stadium. Martin a former bantamweight champ hung on the ropes before the referee halted the bout with 1:59 elapsed of the second round.

New York al Slayer Tortner Bony Canzoneri Eddie Cannonball

Local Tennis Championship Sets Three Singles Titles Saturday

Three champions will emerge from Saulkyest annual club tennis matches at the San Antonio Country Club. Junior singles features Gordon Pease v Carl Smalley while women’s singles finals pit Atina May Relebert v Eunice Dean. Men’s singles final matches include Earl Tayloe v Quinn Connelly and the concluding doubles and mixed events Sunday.

Saulkyest Tenis Couronment San Antonio Gordon Pease Sin Acetonic Carl Smalley Yorktown Sniatler Jack ‘Taylor Austin High School Ainc Pie Dos Atina May Relebert Eunice Dean Earl Taylor Quinn Connelly Irrost Crevel Gilbert Denan Dark Tesa Taylor Connelly Lel Ted Connelly Caryell Denman Jease Peiffer Bertram Weltena Foam Moti Efaring Anna Ano Reichert Mal Bertram Weltens Mars O'Brien Leno Weltbail Theo Edgne Weller Scott Shackelford Jack Lastor Merv Sing Austin Jarl Smalley Earl Tayloe University de ‘Cexmance Ia Institute Star Tha Anna-Mae Reichert Bertram Westcas Ye Leon Walthall Mary O'Leien Alma Burnett Hacl Tastor Jessa Pfeiffer Ehamanien Batte Oehinatori Faylor Carl Smaller Yorktown Jet Jack Taylor Jon Mina Burnett Warl Taylor Finice Dean Dient- Millard Lewis Pruitter and Aver Taunt Waluhall Lieutenant Lewis

Eight teed Football Legal Eight teened Football Legal

Eight team football debate centers on new ball design praised for easier passing and longer range. Experts, led by Everett Strugper, assess legality and playability while noting referees may restrict use on certain grounds.

Atlanta Omuy Dixie Mate Ciasual Yeoponenta Keke Everett Strugper Georgis Tech Ant Cal Nora Pisyora Rau

Athletics Give $70,000 for Shires deal reports

Milwaukee Sentinel and other papers cite a sale of Arthur Shiren, Brewers first baseman, to the Philadelphia Athletics for $70,000. The deal includes two other players with one likely Reserve first baseman Poll Vodt. Mekvoy, VP of St Louis based chain, confirms completion without reservations.

Mitavaukte Milwaukee Sentinel Arthur Shiren Milwaukee American Association Benmy Philadlphia Atheticy Poll Vodt Angrinon Athletico Mekvoy St. Toots Weewns Brewers Ard Tor

Chicago Wins Junior Opener With Pitching Woes

May 20 Chicago beat South Chicago 9 to 4 in the junior opener as Kneece struggled with wildness and South Chicago capitalized on hits. Country Kneece, pitching for Chicago, faced a tough inning while Inklen and teammates produced key hits to spark the victory before 3,330 fans. The teams resume play today in the American Region tournament after last night’s setback.

Houston al Lar Jer Columbia Boy Inklen Kneece Toldo South Chicago

Minister Wins Trapshoot Classic In Ohio Victory

In Vandalia Ohio on August 25 minister Joebuck of McClure Ohio captured the Grand American handicap, the top event in clay targets. He outshot a strong field to win by 75 targets in a shoot-off, earning over $1000 plus trophies. Fred Harlow of Newark and K H Willbaum of Greenville split runner up positions after a late three way race.

Vandalia Ohio Res Gnedson Roebuck United Brethren McClure Elny Joebuck Roebuck Tk Fred Harlow Newark KH. F. Willbaum Greenville Barlow Wilibaum Rorburk Rutoe King Wichita Falls Rochuck Misa Jennelle Inn Wateris Jed Remins Miss We Still- Wagon Crentor New Jersey Mies Helle NeCaré Roberte Long Beach California

Texas Polo Players Lose In Meet Finals

Arlington Downs hosts the August Brondmoor tournament final where Brandtmoor polo team defeats Fre to capture the 12 goal event, ending in a dramatic finish as spectators from Texas and nearby springs watch.

Texas Hee Ae Springs Oslo Dryer Brandtmoor Freaay Renchite Tone Arlington Downs Tesas

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