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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1931

Page

5

Walker-Sharkey Title Bout Draws High Gate Hype

NYC July reports Jack Shackeys manager predicts a near 431000 gate for the Schmeling Stribling championship in Cleveland. Promoter Johnston cites potential 70000 morning gate and a 40 000 purse split for winner with tax and training deductions noted.

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Kelly Succeeds Frey as Western Slugger Omicag

Western league standings show Kelly taking lead in batting as Denver fans celebrate early season milestones. Percy claimed first-half championship before joining Hart Worth. GaniGetml leads with an 89 mark while FE Parker tallies 300. Other noted players include Ives Ty Wy and Topeka, Wichita, and Des Moines teams shaping the race.

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Mug in Plug Hat Reveals Identity

New York July 1. A man in a plug hat concealed, during a ball game between Cleveland and New York, led to confusion after a note asked who was the mug in the plug hat. An usher handed the note to the man, who then revealed a letter from F Christie, mayor of Halifax, sparking local interest and mystery.

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LaCoste and Partner Win Doubles Semi in Rich Mouenuuty

The Texan pair Gut Connelly of Hart Worth and Porcher TaGonte of San Antonio defeated Frank Dowden of New York and Gaspor gers 0 4 8 in the only finals match of the Rich mouenuuty team tournament. In the quarter finals Jenkins Jr New York beat Ta Kynaston Brooklyn 7 3 6 3.

Raw York Gut Connelly Hart Worth Porcher TaGonte San Antonio Frank Dowden New York Gasporgers Kynaston Brooklyn Bot Re Jenkins Jr

Derby race inquiry shocks British racing circles

In London, stewards of the British Jockey Club ordered an inquiry after Caerleon won the Eclipse Stakes at Newmarket as an outsider at 43 to 1. The move, first in Earl of Derby’s era, centers on racing practices, with Caerleon’s victory prompting scrutiny while Lord Derby is not implicated.

London British Jockey Club Earl of Derbs Tacol Caerleon Newmarket Guerhooy Crerlean Vhr Chil Earl of Lerty Ics Jim Candy Gallant Fox Saratoga New York Lord Derby America Derby England Britain

Iowa Tennis State Finals Set for Harris Coggeshall

Nes Moines reports the town state tennis tournament finals feature Harris Coggeshall of Den Blaines facing Towell Thunker of Oklahoma City in the state singles. The event caps Friday's big league box scores in Iowa.

Iowa Nes Moines Tony Harris Coggeshall den Blaines Towell Thunker Oklahome City Tile

Twenty Grand in Arlington Classic Odds Soaring

CHICAGO July 18 Twenty Grand is a prohibitive favorite to win the Arlington Classic a mile and a quarter and claim 73765 for Mrs Payne Whitney as top three year old. Odds name Spanish Play and Joey Bibb among potential upsetters with others priced high. Weatherman shows fair conditions and the race will be broadcast by the National Handu tossing network across multiple stations.

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Tiny girl, 14 new medley champion headline story

The report details 14 year old Miss Rawls from Florida winning the national ALA 80 meter medley at Bronx Beach, defeating top competitors including Miss Molin of New York and Miss Holm. The event marked Miss Rawls's first American honor, with notable performances in breaststroke and freestyle legs and a strong final surge securing the title.

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Sparklers Rally to Edge Pirates in Tight Seven

Adnifo Laigus and Jari Qu Voblsa-Field Cardinale led Sparklers with scattered hits and a clutch double in the seventh to push past the Pirates 4 to 4 in a dramatic late rally. Ethan Mien and Giante-Tis delivered key runs as the visitors avoided an upset and improved their standing.

Associated Press Adnifo Laigus Ami Jari Cardinale Eigi Ethan Mien Giante Cube Tim Billet Phillies Pirates Max Weal Joe Kuhel Senatara Dent ‘Therd Seapunt Wee Ferrell Ela Yon- Kees Indi Imanks Anis Diroti New York Claude Caples San Raine Calif Braves

Decal People and Minute Roringtcesa 4

Fragmented readable text mentions Decal People and minute references with unclear context. No identifiable events or entities to anchor a concrete news item. Summary notes insufficient to discern who, where, or what occurred.

National League notes include erratic play and pitching swaps

Game snippets show Rana bruted two doen with multiple players listed, including Jurgen and Smith. Verne and Leach contribute two-base hits while Cuyler and Soran manage baserunning, with several sacrifices and errors noted as Turgen to Gelmen and Fingliah chain drives frame the action.

Rana Jurgen Smith Gusley Verne Iten Leach Soran Jiatinett Cuyler Cuyter Turgen Gelmen Fingliah New York Chiengo Balis Morrell Aforrell Chaplin Indy Smith Mele Tush J Ind Max Rand Wwolicher Sy May

Lehman Watches Moe Battle in Portland

In the Western tournament semifinal at Portland, Lehman faces Moe as Johnny Tiehman of Chicago defends his title. Don Moo of the University of Oregon and Malcolm MacNaughton of Portland advance to the final after defeating Lehman and Dr. O F Wilting, with Walker Cup connections noted.

Lehman Moe Macnaughton Portland Golm Ghat Portland Eli Johnny Tiehman Chicago Portland Hoya Lehman'a Tn Ou Don Moo Universite At Oregon Sibe Sesteruny Malcolm Mac- Raughton Oregon O. F. Wilting Walker Enpplesey

Metzenthin Denies New Coach Chosen

University of Meas athletics council chairman W. BL Metzenthin says a meeting to appoint a basketball coach was not held. He notes that reports claiming Bird Walker was selected are unfounded and no decision was made.

Metzenthin Atisvik Veras W. BL Metzenthin University of Meas Atlelig Council Walker Therreet Dre Metzenthin

Rift Report Confirms M'Cormicks Feud Rumor

A gossip heavy wire reports a split between M'Cormick and Janet Gaddla McCormick, with John Morden away in Beverly Hills and Jolson seeking a political role. The piece notes Jolson’s film world ties, a looming California home search, and chatter about Parson’s interest in Colleen Moore and Chaplin circles.

Dempsey Denies He Is Flat Broke

Former heavyweight champion Dempsey denies reports of poverty and curiosity about a comeback. He states no financial distress and dismisses rumors of a planned return to the ring to fight for pay.

Dempsey Ce Tre Bite Empsey Jack

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