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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1931

Page

5

Klein and Ruth Lead Hot Majors Pace in Batting

New York July 4 Chuck Klein Philadelphia outfielder leads the National League in batting with .378 and tops in runs, hits, and RBIs during a hot stretch. He reached 104 RBIs for the season while trade-season chatter swirled around his value. George Brett? No.

New York Chuck Klein Philadelpha Phillies Klein Aemi Bes Hering Kiki cLurler Cogo Will Terry Philadelphina Dick Sartefl Bis Virril Davis Terry Teeé Worthingon Boston George Weatkine St. Davis Adam Comorasky Pittsburgh Chyler Hogers Hornsby Chicago Paul Derringer St Louie 'S

Babe's Bat Continues to Set Hitting Pace

Babe Ruth's bat keeps pace for American League hitters. Ruth and teammates trade points in weekly batting lists while Gehrig, Fox, and Cronin rise in home run and hit totals. The article notes leaders in doubles and triples and reports on team batting standings and upcoming PECAN SHELLER game schedule.

Babe Babe Quth New York Yankee Alugree Thuredog Earn Tlard Eidie Starrea Cleveland Baspion Wham Tlith West Washington Crhrig New York Fonseca Chicago Big Lou Gehrig Thrector Simmons Cambs New Fark Ine Cronin Walt Boston White Cronin Jon Vasmik Ton Lary Chapman Adine Bob Grove Philadelphia Charity Flecher Eneashaw bin Tru Grove Wash Intton Sws Lontx Billimua

18 in Field at Altoona Race Opens National Auto Championship

At Altoona Pennsylvania July 4 6 eighteen speedsters gathered for a 100 mile auto race with a 2620 point national prize. Low Moors led from the nose and posted 122.9 mph average to head the field with Joey Hutt second at 410.6 mph while Fred Frame from Los Angeles was 112 mph. Notables include Bonny Galatin Paul Best Matthew N and Ralph Hepburn among others. second prize carries no national points and Frame leads the year’s national rating among drivers.

Aldoona Teflay Moors Nuatltring Ihn Joey Hutt Tndjanepolix Fred Frame Los Angeles Bony Galatin I.geles Paul Best Matthew Jimmy Gleason Philadel Thi Tonea

Fourth of July games in Commercial League program

The Commercial League schedules a doubleheader on July Fourth with Fraternal Order of Eagles at 2 30 led by Dill Hargrove facing Dixie Sports at Eagle Field. A second match features Hichter n Butter-Krusta against James Hikes at 4 30. Rain forced changes to the date, and a Sunday game at 2240 Rock Quarry Diamond has Eagles versus Fat er n Easts in partnership.

Tro Rock Quarry Eagles Nettonship Easts

Fisherman Ochse Banks On Goldfish To Lure Tarpon

William Ochse of San Antonio again fishes tarpon at Port Arkansas using a novel bait mix with goldfish. He has hooked three tarpon in two days and plans to keep using goldfish until his supply runs out, hoping for more bites in the Gulf waters.

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Dallas Brings Veteran Deberry to Parkland Role

Dallas sources announce the veteran Deberry will join Parkland as business manager for Test historoun Hank, moving from a Brooklyn National League club.

Dallas Bob Deberrs Brooklyn

OTH Infantry Triumphs 3 2 In Tight Victory

In a competitive game OTH Infantry edged out opponents 3 to 2. Key plays featured Peters Young and Steedn with notable batting and fielding moments. Mumbled names and garbled text hint at lineups and scorers, with unclear references to Camps, Johns, and others.

Outboard Racers Star in National Regatta at Beaumbut

San Antonio members of the national outboard motorboat association opened the Beaumbut regatta with four wins. Hain Boser led Class A then placed eighth in Class C heat. Ray Stursell steered Jelly Bean to Class B victory, with Amethyst in second. Vernon and Hoyer also placed, while Grivere faced time trials and records were discussed. one spill occurred, injuring a racer. new leadership elected for the Illinois Valley Powerboat Association.

San Antonio Neven Crack Urivera Beaumbut Hain Boser Whizacd Aerces Ray Stursell Ray Lechenger Guy Vernon Sian Antonio Cort Hoyer Dire T. A. Blann Tronston Kronpilly Sabre Sississi Valley Powerboat Association Fragta Mrnday Sheldon Park Chicago R.A. Maples Clinton Iowa A.T. Griffith Peoria

London Rowing Club Captures Challenge Cup

London Rowing Club senior eight won the Challenge Cup at the Royal Regatta in Henley on Thames, defeating rivals in the preliminary heat and securing the cup for the second time in recent memory amid a ceremonial royal presence.

London Rowing Club Hendey-On-Thames Borward Royal Regatta Royal

Whitney Finger Injury Stuns San Antonio Baseball Crowd

Whitney suffers broken finger but continues playing for the San Antonio team. Reports say he remains in the lineup as the regulars perform, with William Daley declining an offer. Pinkey Wall and Prank Wall are noted as related players from the same club, while Dick Whitnsy mans the mound for the Phillies.

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Record Looms in Decathlon at Lincoln

In Lincoln Nebraska July 4 Toss Mortensen of Southern California aims for a world decathlon record as the senior A A U meet opens. Mortensen led by 4244.07 points after five events and extends efforts today in hopes of surpassing the 45490 mark set by Paye Lijole at Amsterdam 1928. Jack Durnett of Mississippi, a front rank Olympic hopeful, dominates junior events with a 0.0 second century dash and a 21.0 second hurdling effort, setting new marks and challenging the field.

Lingoln Neb Mortensen Southern California Tommy Joof Cowners Mortense Pyinta Paaye Lijole Fielgud Amsterdam Ike University of Mississippi Jack Durnett Leodtors Los Angeles Athletic Club Turnet Wreane Ralph Botenl Chicago — Negro Tanksear

Waite Hoyt Added to Mack's Staff in Philadelphia

Waite Hoyt, formerly with the Detroit club of the American League, joins Mack's staff through a waiver route. The special team seeks a game and calls reporters to contact Travis at 6629-1 for details.

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Baer Set to Battle Uzudin in Reno Fight

Reno boxing scene centers on the Baer Uzudin match with promoter details and weigh‑in notes. Uzudin, younger by about eight years, holds a slight size edge. topage crowd expected, potential for long 20‑round bout.

Reno Flecy Independenra Dax Dolfrien- Johnson Jack Dempses Proulso Uncuiin Jetardis Magque Max Bree Ron Sountry Uzevan Alabrerte Ouoche Uhin Borne Raving

Hollywood Stars Flee to Reno for Battle At Ring

Hollywood glitters fade as jets ferry stars to Reno for a major boxing match. Jack Dempsey expected ringside, with Ann Harding, Buster Keaton, the Mars brothers, and executives like Jack Warner at the event. Amid chaotic scenes, many flee the city, while others remain to watch. News notes on industry figures and upcoming productions occupy the rest of the page.

Harrie Uegbright Los Angeles Glori Hgiswood Jack Dempsey Millith Hallyhoord Jack Warner Deery Zanuck DR. V. Schubberg Mannix Earline

Rain Delays Tennis Meet Postpones Weekend Semis

Rain delays push back the tennis meet with semi finals featuring Berkeley Bell formerly of Austin now New York resident facing Ellsworth Vines California state champion. The doubles final is also rescheduled for Sunday as organizers adjust to the weather.

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M Allen Wins First Half of Valley Loop

M Allen, Teras, July 4, won the first hit of the Rio Gracia Valley league Friday night by seating Harlingen in a double header 7 to 6 and 2 to 6 under the lights. B McAllen nosed out La Feria in terrific games. Carideo to marry Hattiesburg.

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Girls Track Meet Opens in Dallas at Southern Amateur Meet

The Southern Amateur Athletic Women's track and field event begins in Dallas today with Bebs Didrichsen leading individual scorers. The Bonwell Dallas team coached by Bert Worth sets pace early in the competition.

Dallas Tersz Bebs Didrichsen Flassy Tead Bert Worlth

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