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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
14
A Salt Lake Guly report describes a golfer named Wink Toby striking nine balls into a stream during a windy round, missing a birdie and instead causing a brook trout to be found. The story mixes rough weather notes and manager remarks from Springfield Missouri about Fort Smith and Joplin baseball plans amid unclear, partial details.
In a brisk touring show at a large arena a variety of bouts entertained fans. Homer Wicht defeated Charley Ke, Lyons topped Westbrook in two falls, and Senor Larra defeated Don Walker in a one fall match. Other bouts featured Wright versus Ke, Konape against Wright, and Brack facing Breck, with rough action and crowd-pleasing moments throughout the evening.
A garbled report notes HarlandaLe Wildcats set to play Austin Gassers with references to players and locations. It mentions a preacher at a park and several unclear names, dates, and teams, suggesting a local athletic event or practice session without clear results or specifics.
A rambling reminiscence threads a fishing trip toward river lore and family life among catfish. The narrator recalls diving at Taurange Island and chasing a stubborn catch, detailing muddy banks, slippery skiffs, and a Yangavian war tale as a backdrop to a quirky, digressive fish story.
The Light announces a July 24 deadline for its annual fish story contest with multiple prize levels including gold, sport shop items, and theater tickets. Winners receive gifts from Barbera Sport Shop, Dibble Sporting Goods, and Neveluw Wros, while events on July 26 offer two theater tickets and related festivities amid chaotic, humorous fishing tales. The report mentions grand prizes and a humorous, chaotic account of anglers and a grand father and grandchildren subplot.
The wrestling card at Teel features Iruie Stephene, dubbed the Canadian Wildest, facing Tenniz Sterher in a main event. George Doslos and Stanley West join Pawler in a clash, while SCyelone Mackestring competes in a two or three match segment. The show begins at 8:30 with doors opening at 4. Stephene trades chest slaps and antics, drawing lively crowd chatter as audiences expect a strong display despite health-related ring tension.
Autumn race meetings in Kentucky are cut back as Churchill Downs and Lexington cancel autumn sessions due to business conditions. Salonia plans the only major track meeting in the region while Talonia and nearby parks schedule fall events with dates to be announced, running August 13 to September 7 at Dade Park near Henderson.
Benny Bengough catcher was turned over to the St. Louis Browns by the Milwaukee club of the American Association. Milwaukee also announced the release of Garland Buckeye left handed pitcher due to injury to Rick Ferrell.
Fragmentary text mentions One Way 10 and a crew place. References to University of Oregon, Portland area, and a person entering the university. Vague names and numbers appear with garbled phrasing. No coherent events or dates establish a clear news item.
The Worwl I Cotter Giants match the Ciege company baseball tram at 1 o'clock. Steve Beitz fronts the Coffremen while Manager Grom from Mo and VW seeks games. Contact Travis 8480 for arrangements.
A local commercial league game at Public Service Field will decide the owner of the championship. The Rangers meet the Powermen in a 2:80 afternoon tilt as teams vie for top honors in a crowded field.
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