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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1931

Page

4

U S Takes Lead In Davis Cup Play

United States earns early advantage in the Davis Cup interzone by winning decisive doubles as Rya and Lott defeat Britain. George Hughes and Fred Terry win for the U S while singles matches split the day, setting up a strong position for the Americans in the tie with England.

U. S Roland Garrus Statarts England Wortex Tore Taolt Jobo Yau Ria Ster George Hughes F Red Terry Uoels Evan Todas Raul Ehaltener France Unie Frank Shirlis United States Equarr Sydney Wood Honey Burns Artelia Fritch Eprom Bot Shields Brown Ing Teer Jos Peery Shields Austin

Squadron 68 Takes Title In Kelly Field League

The Sixteenth Squadron defeats the Forty third to claim the Kelly Field league baseball championship. Key players include Lumpkin from Janes and Towle, with solid pitching and timely hitting sealing the win in the second inning.

Crows Sixteighth Eld Domi Midas Sialsei Eerie Sfit Es Pavy Lumpkin Janes Srewir eSal Mirket Nernitie

VINES BLOCKS DOEGS PATH AT LOCAL TENNIS MEET

In a July 19 event at Nara, players including Elsworth Fierangy Benet and Johnny Leng competed in singles and doubles. Doubles teams featured Dore with W. Cora Jr. and Glenbit with Viner, while the women's doubles saw Ntra prs Wile Movdr and Sirs. Ceorme Wickman advancing to the main bracket.

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Sister of Benny Bass Dies in Training Incident

The 17 year old sister of Benny Bass died here yesterday during a training session for a boxing event. Investigators say she collapsed likely due to epinephrine or related complications as her brother Benny Bass stood by during the vigil and funeral proceedings.

Benny Bass Thiuar Fenny Baek Ff-Searcold Pister

Commercial league contest called off due to weather

The commercial league game for Saturday was cancelled. The report notes the planned matchup in the Central area between teams, with references to the Sant Mag event and related disruptions to the schedule.

Sant Mag Ted

Belief or Not cartoons spark letters to editor

A fragmentary note discusses Mrs Mabry Bowden in Tennessee and a family lineage spanning nine children, two dozen descendants, and several great grander generations. It also references James Allen and a controversial mobster with aliases terrorizing New England, connected to an act and a will.

Mabry Bowden Wight Bowden Lawreoreburg Tenn

Belated Bid To Lead Batting Honors For Terry Giants

In New York July report Terry of the New York Giants launches a late push to top the National League batting race. The piece follows his work across recent games, highlighting key at bats, defensive plays, and his effort to close the gap on leaders as the season progresses.

New York Pepair Jergve Paiing Suxtob Mad ‘Terry Elu Wing Fipet-Bareainu Wwe Wederty Plete Anne Regia Ead TD Proinitiy Pli Betel Perrys Tia Vo HS Chiek Khu Hradei Hk Wis Cayler Chitago Morgan Clevela Bohlout Santa Samui Aysin Liebe Hoty Agabe Boner Aceeveuy Wile Ch. Tarohing Astrecur Storintey Pullers Jhastor

Fight Results From Rough Arena Events

A garbled report outlines a boxing style fight night with names like Chicago, Jake, Penly, and Harney. It mentions dates around July and events in a rough sports context, with references to weigh-ins and field results. The text is noisy but centers on a fight card and participant outcomes.

Sarazen One Stroke Ahead in Narrow Match

The report notes Sarazen leading by one stroke with several players close behind. Details hint at a tight final round as figures like Taub and Mottupetivan are mentioned among others, suggesting a complex leaderboard and shifting standings through the event.

Morgan Again Passes Babe in Batting Race

Morgan of Cleveland nears Babe Ruth in batting standings. Amid a chaotic season, he edges past hot rivals as leaders jockey for pace in the league pennant race. The narrative centers on shifting sluggers, late-game swings, and mounting scrutiny from fans and officials alike.

Morgan Babe

West Awarded After Rough Mat Battle at Event

A packed arena watched Frotooter Ralph Hemptons offering to meet come amid a brutal 174, 182 and 150 pound weight class mêlée. Alva Buges, Cyclone Macke, Toe Slanting, and Loung Steeler traded holds for minutes with multiple pins, slams, and near falls. West was awarded the victory after a later disqualification for slugging, as the crowd roared through a chaotic, title-contending wrestling show across several weight classes and eras.

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Texas Boxing Roundup Amid Erratic Reported Names

A torn OCR style snippet references boxing in Texas with numerous garbled names such as Mueller Myer Winegarner and Whelan. Mentions Carleton VE-2 and pilots or crews, a date around Bluevepbre 9, and a dubious 215 percent figure.

Mueller Myer Alelen Baae Sagelfl Naiter Anita Yiayn Utiean Whelan Cry Stueller Smite Selph Whelso Dusin Carleton Lean Ap Alvek Owl Hee d Tur Tean Malnes Liew Mp Trane Manse Seth No Bluevepbre

Indians Box Summary Notes from Fragmented Scan

Incomplete OCR text describes Indian team actions and players with scattered names and terms. The snippet references a game or event context but lacks clear facts, dates, or outcomes. Key names appear jumbled, making precise identification impossible.

Army Mourns Polo Player in No Va Funeral

An obituary notes the death of a polo player with a storied military career. The man served at West Point as cavalry, fought in China, and saw action in the Boxer Rebellion, the Philippines, and Siberia. He later led a unit in World War I and was honored for his service before a fatal illness or injury.

Hation NASA Diust Rutleg Oipontine Norris Kruonte Ang Aria Lecame Pune Pear China Philippines Soberia

Indians Afternoon Night May Change Game Outcome

A fragmented game report notes San Antonio players and Indina lineups as the afternoon session saw shifts in pitching and fielding. The piece highlights a tense late innings stretch with key batters like Cleandy and Stebbins making notable plays despite shaky defense.

Weather Disrupts Pistol Shoot Plans

Unclear text reports bad weather halting a pistol shooting event. The fragment mentions venues and participants incompletely, with garbled names and locations.

Deeb Le Sans Race AME League Event Summary

Deeb Le Sans competes in a Race American League event with Blas Batneday at St Ta Ela. The venue is May Sulvedae in Tale at Man Antario, with WAG as organizer and overall actions by Gulsestun and excuerl ee Up.

Dallas & Dralslo Ron Dayrer Ain Benes Holman Dane Transtora Carter Leeno Yale Tulane Innurer Reaurovat Colter Petre Haven Saylor Langford Jone Doace Rice Ca Deeb LE Sans Race American League

Three Texas Netters Survive at Denver

In a jittery round of play at the Denver event three Texas netters advanced while others were eliminated. Competing players from Berwin and Mel oF Aveda areas faced strong opponents from Colorado and New York in a tense singles and doubles schedule.

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