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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1931

Page

18

San Antonio letter rails against local baseball club owner

A reader via South Side Fans criticizes San Antonio Hammond and the Class A ball team's quality and spending. The letter cites 1028 records, fan support issues, and calls for better talent and fair pricing, noting regional sentiment and hopes for improved management and players.

San Antonio Cexap South Side Jst C Ruel Hanmond Mammond Han Hammond San Astunia

Armour Begins Defense Of His Title At Canadian Open

George Von Elm led the field with a cautious start as Armour prepared to defend his title at the Canadian Open. Rival Announced sidelined watcher Bitle Tighe, while entrants like Len Diesel Johnar Vatrell and Abe Mitebill joined late arrivals such as Walter Hagen Sarazen MacDonald Smith and Bill Mehnora. Early rounds saw Armour aim for 65 strokes in practice rounds, with winds shaping play and a 36 hole cutoff looming as contenders strive to stay within striking distance of the leader.

Toronto Cutrrin Tule Tammy Arman Lacs Sean Polflons Bitle Tighe United States Isle Len Diesel Johnar Vatrell Einaartt Martie Aid Olin Thura Ene Trants Trase

Baer Marries as Folks Approve in Reno Wedding

An affluent boxing figure Baer and his bride Mrs Wells, formerly Lorovis Lut har Wells, wed in Reno Nevada. The ceremony drew attention from manager J Haale ton Lorimer and supporters as plans for a California honeymoon emerged. The event sparked talk of contracts and the couple’s future as family and friends offered congratulations locally.

Reno Nes Stax Haver Vig Bride Lorovis Luthar Wells Tavermure Calif Butcher Lay Jiis Heve J. Haaleton Lorimer Blessi Mrz Jam Baer Eri Baers Moiher Lorimer

Hess Among Winners In Eastern Tennis

An Eastern tennis event saw Hess emerge as a winner among several players. The fragmented text references match results and other names in brief lines, indicating a local or regional competition with Hess cited repeatedly as a top performer.

Waner Brothers Record 2000th Major Hit

Pittsburgh July 9 report on brothers Lloyd and Paul Waner achieving their 2000th major league hit while playing for the Pirates and Cubs respectively. The feature notes their long careers, sibling partnership, and ongoing baseball business ventures.

Pittsburgh Waner Lloyd Chicago Cubs Paul Ainca Warner Wacer Tall Wener Voloyd Pirate

Yesterday's Explanations and Notable Anecdotes

A near blind Memphis mechanic, Robert F. Lanham, regained vision after a steel shaving struck his eye during repair work. William Beckford, 18th century author of Vathek, described as a rare French written masterpiece, is noted for his long stretch of travel and wealth. Tomorrow's feature promises readers an answer about the cat that never purred if they mail a self-addressed envelope to Mr. Ripley.

Robert F. Lanham Besseyre Feon Mulkey Monte Ave Memphis Tena William Beckford Vathek Werkford

Kamrath Bars Champ's Path In Disinsis State Tennis

Chicago’s George OConnell defending men’s singles faces Karl Kamrath in the quarter finals of the disinsis state championships. OConnell beat H Gould 4 6 2, while Kamrath topped Tugeno Quinn 6 0 6 2. Other quarter finalists include Tirueo Barnes Tor Murr and Sentr Resinger, with Wichita’s Manly Worst and Chicago’s Tugenia Sampson leading women’s draw. Frankie Parker of Milwaukee remains active in junior division.

Chicago George O'Connell Karl Kagrath Texan O'Connell Kamrath Tugeno Quinn Tirueo Barnes Tor Murr Teraas Sentr Resinger Manly Worst Wichita Kan Tugenia Sampson Frankie Parker Milwauker Singster

Appendicitis Added To Andersons Woes

Hochestel Minnesota July 9 An appendicitis has been added to the troubles of Heartley Flak Anderson Notre Dame football back. Recovering from meningitis he was stricken again with appendicitis yesterday. He had come here for an examination to learn the nature of seven seizures he had since March. Physicians determine the ailment. The illness was noted as meningitis and Anderson had progressed nicely under treatment when appendicitis developed.

Hochesteil Minn Heartley Anderson Notre Dame Meningitie Anderton Tin Aniloriay Ander

Italian to Get Schmeling Title Chance

Joe Jacobs and promoters eye a Schmeling vs Carnera title bout to deprive Sharkey of a fall defense. Considered sites include Jersey City London Paris Berlin with Madison Square Garden as Chicago and Philadelphia bills faltering. Contingent plans hinge on Sharkey or Walker outcomes and round 15 rules. Schmeling’s share set at 37 1 2 percent with 12 1 2 percent to the challenger plus radio and movie receipts.

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At Last Umpire Awarded In Tilden Match

NEW FORK July 8 A tennis match between Tilden and Burns at Forest Hills produced an unusual moment when Burns struck the umpire Sten Dwight in the chest after a return. Dwight was knocked from his perch as the umpire, and Tilden quipped that he had waited years to see such an action.

Burns Ginekoze New Fork M—Hig bin Trides Tilli Dames Burns Forest Hills Tilden Lisled Tve

Leaders in Early Baseball Scores and Standings Report

scattered league notes list players such as Klein Hornby and Knziera, with hits and runs for Philifea and Cubs versus Pirates. American League batting leaders like Tankers and Yankees players appear, alongside minor league and court league results across Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis and Atlanta brief standings.

Nike Batlings Rutt Alorsan Indians Bane Gentle Yankees Rath Invkets Planes Athietice Gehelé Taskers Athletics Simmone Meynolds Ketter Gshile Yankens Chapman JoMneen Terese Pickers Grove Athletica Wor Marzerly Genalorg

PRO NET STARS PROGRESS IN EASY STYLE

Forest Hills N Y pro net stars advance through two rounds in a rain delayed event. Top contenders like Tilden Richards and Burke win easily while Kinsey narrowly defeats Murray. Doubles feature Tilden Hunter paired against Agater Faulkner as field narrows and play continues.

PRO Net Forest Hills N.Y Tommmy Shrev Rels Big Hi Tilden Tig Philadelphian Vineet Richards Chasayiini Elden Dames Burns Sr Twrncin Ty Hunter Watl Studolnh Nekie Forest Uills Dinkards Laul Teston Mvnghington C_ Balk Noble Fieston Hozeluh Tilden Hunter Stmelour Cece Xclion George Agater Edwin Faulkner

Oklahoma City First to Quit Night Ball

Oklahoma City owner Jack Holland of the Western League club announced a daylight schedule starting July 10. He said night games hinder player development and that only a few night games will remain due to popularity. He blamed visibility and training costs for limiting night baseball and salaries.

Oklahoma City Jack Holland Mir Susterday Viniday Natora Avernoes Complex Trolland Holly Grefell Niahh Ib Dors

Fort Worth Trades Hardaway for Frey

Fort Worth club of the Texan League ships Henry Hardaway the right handed pitcher to Fort Worth for Frey a fielder. Frey led the Western League in base stealing and was a strong hitter before the trade. The move follows a recommendation from a friend amid pitching needs.

Cola Cort Prey Preble Boa Hean Bort Worth Henry Hardaway Bres Fort Worth Frey Howard Tucblo Hardaway

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