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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1931

Page

6

Coast Pair Captures Doubles Tennis Title

East Hampton July 27 Coast pair Elsworth Vines and Keith Glethich of Pasadena dominated the national doubles championships. They defeated Culford Sultee and Wilbur F. Conn 6 4, 5 6, 2 4 at the Maidston Club to win the club’s annual invitational tennis championship.

East 'Ramfion Longwood Kerp Elsworth Vines Keith Glethich Pesadena Nll Laorela Maidstons Club East Hampton Culford Wilbur F. Conn Aitaleht Seta

Seabright Eyes On Helens at Wilson Wimbledon

Seabright, N J hosts the annual Wimbledon style tournament featuring top U S players and notable absentees like Frank Shelds and Wilmre Alli non. The singles focus shifts to the women’s event with Queen Helen Inez historically guiding the action at the Jersey resort famed as a high‑hot season venue.

Michael J. Foster Seabright N. J America Cabright Tyan Teanix Mont Trifvant Detling Mrs Helen Wille Frank Shelds France Wilmre Allinon Terai Helen Inez Jersey

Rookie steals home to save exporters in tense playoff duel

Bill Parker reports a dramatic five game series with Houston’s rookie stealing home to clinch a win in extra innings. The exporters and Bulls traded scores into the fifteenth inning but Houston prevailed 2-1. Buck Marrow and Jerome Dean contributed key relief while Del Baker’s late rally kept the exporters alive.

Bill Parker Petse Houston Tenumqut Tip Ad Kporters Dennes Houston Winnins Suogy Areond Kane Carleon Wyatt Deaumont Jerome Diery" Dean Carleton Buck Marrow Buffaloes Clube Karen Bulls Bnt del Baker Huafling Joyer White Geautoont Gutfichler Lhe 1Dizay Tenn Weith Maerowiso Turnoil Dean Hoverer Leo Hugh Tuck Fene Wick Mouston Swinble Teaument Dallas Steers Jeague Lonors Port Worth Cnix Hap Morse Steres Sccre Ima Cotter Int von Hate Troopp Todd Steers Tienes Secon Holman

Henri Winner in Pair of Matches in Davis Cup

France retains the Davis Cup for another year as Henri Cochet and partner Jean Lacoste lead France to victory over Great Britain and a valiant effort by Austin. Britain’s Perry and partner Kingsley fell in doubles, while Cochet clinched the final singles for France. Austin’s win over Beretta kept the ties tight, signaling France must find new stars to sustain its hold.

Auteuil Bronce Ply Franca Henri Gochoh Bask Britain Ony Cochet France Jean Doratra Tiasque Cochet Lyons Teury W Bunny Yeaterday Austin Great Britain Perry Strugpla Ginot Crnein Gare Trance Trent Britain United States Beretta Sin Lea Barette Juik Shields Sidney Wedd Doublia George Lott John van Ithn Anye America

Rangers win one of three in Thracker ville series

The Southwest Bitulithic Rangers split the weekend set with Ft Clark, winning the Saturday game 25-19 and falling 12-8 in the Sunday tilt. Key hits from Rutzler Melugin and Atinega highlighted the Ranger effort while Ft Clark’s Yeonari, back after an early knockdown, provided the late push. Batteries Smith and Kinsel for Ft Clark, Alexander and Kinsel for Rangers.

Brouthwest Bitulithic Rangers Fé Clark Thrackerville Rangers Selurdsp Ft. Clark Liese Panei Ae Sie Bangern Yeonari Rutzler Melugin Attinega Doves Dante EL Bangese Clark Smith and Kinsel Lewane Golack Ryan Trier and Lamperecht

Falls City Is Routed By San Antonio Business College

The Falls City nine was defeated 4 to 2 Sunday as the San Antonio business college team held them to seven hits. Kowal and Johnson pitched for Falls City with Flores for the college, while several fielding errors and timely hits shaped the outcome.

San Antonio Falls City Flores College Fahinn Korvalik Siam Taran Tetala Fania A Kownilit Kownpie Bergiwins Bintan Beefah Mann Zzelapew Falla City Byaea FY Kowal Johnson Rosenberg nree-Diachile F. Kawi Hie AL. Pilaress J. Johnson Feien Thranta Ramirey Geral GA Howell Inninfiehed Te Flores HidAan Mowelle Ay Bc Falchy Pared Bal Rivenilar Booge

Linen Suit Laundering Service Discovery

A process claimed to make linen suits look like new is advertised by Phone Crockett 3372. The notice promotes a cleaning method promising fresh appearance and renewed fabric.

Ortega's hits win for Garza Barbers in key frame

George Ortegas home run in the seventh and a double in the eighth powered the Garza Umbers to a 6 to 0 win over the Frenchy Wince Cats at Seal Field. Menard led Cats with four hits. Garza's pitchers held the Cats to zero runs.

Ortega Garza Barbers George Ortega Garza Umbers Sealfield Menard Cats Hite Aml Box Cale Obratti Ty Poe Ao Mucchett Mecariey Vinee Haman Pas Bolin Cate Bala Bans Tole Schweppe Tunlaxs Garza

Explanations of Joff Osmos and Schoolhouse Woes

The piece cites Joff Osmos Vosmik as a rising player likened to Ty Cobb, noting early season batting around .250 with a 1931 debut reference. It also condemns a public high school in the Linperia Valley for poor structure and ventilation, describing its dilapidated windows and winter air drying system. The column closes with a teaser about The Man Who Paints With His Tongue and a call to contact Mr Ripley for Believe It or Not inquiries.

Joff Osmas Vosmik Jeff-fielder Cleve Indians Ty Cobb Maldag Hiv O Nower Ca Jevel Linperia California

Nichols On Expo Card Heads West Friday Night

Promoter Ralph Trammonds stages a strong cable lineup at the open air Tixposition Ground arena. George Voulos is expected, Tammonda sail and Nichols Han arePersuaded to stay through Friday. Semi finals feature Wilmer Stephens versus George Raver with Young Feather likely facing Booth.

Ralph Trammonds West Open Air Ermal George Voulos Apnear Tammonda Sail Tagh Nichola Han Etay Wese Pertell Rough George WiMert” Stephens Cirst Iimimper George Raver Feeher Wwah Borts Alamo

Sparklers Braves win opener in eleventh inning

AP recap describes a rough, error filled games with several players named Sparklers and Carda. The Braves win 2-1 in extras as Derringer drives in the deciding run. Second game features Reds beating Mob uts 5-0 behind strong pitching. Browns, Tigers, Yankees and other teams appear in scattered notes with various performances.

Bird Dog Club Organizing In San Antonio Meeting

Veterane bird dog enthusiasts plan a San Antonio gathering Wednesday night to elect officers and set plans for a large bird dog club. A training ground, field trial, and bench events are proposed with a veterinary adviser and trainer, aiming to restock game birds and foster fellowship between landowners and sportsmen.

San Antonio Cording R. Foster Ehgjrmnan Wagners Fanviera Plana Arter Foster Calla For m Coxax

Eagles Triumph in Bexar Overalls at Van Davie Stadium

The Fraternal Order of Eagles won the Bexar Overalls Sunday afternoon at Van Davie stadium. Ed Stetlec, the manager, and Bill Tinterove, a former Indian pitcher, led the Piales to a decisive victory against the Oreral Natterlen.

EAGLE BEXAR Order of Eagles Vielone van Davie Stadium Te Nock Quirzy Public Service Field Ed Stetlec Bill Tinterove Oreral Natterlen Fagtes Harewy O'Shauintess Overalte Aolancctiet Nord

Heavies Eager for Fane Showdown in Queens

New York district fans eye two rising heavies, Teetzlaff of Diwuth and Ham of Passaic, on tomorrow night’s Queenstara stadium card. They face Mateo Osa and Praok Morris in featured bouts with Teetzlaff benefiting from a strong recent run. Ham, a high school basketball star, is touted as a promising prospect alongside Retstatf in a solid eight rounder lineup.

NEW XO New York Chusley Relzlaift Diwuth Steve Hamas Passaic Te Game Queenstara Stadium Stetz Wt Mateo Osa Sooniach Dumas Praok Morris Armory Ttetzlaff Alex Schmeling Maxie Schmeling Neve Sy Flan New Jersey Retstatf Hams N. V Mid Inter Tol Sandwing Sioux City Tawa Qarenshora Ralph Fienerln

Bush to Aut Nay Bush to Aut New York

Nonie Bush, manager of the Chicago White Sox, said he plans no resignation discussions amid a poor season. He noted his two year contract ends this season and he has not talked renewal. He blamed lack of good pitchers and singled out fitness issues as a shared complaint across clubs.

New York Didy Nonie Bush Chicago White Sox Bush Akibtetics Washington Cleveland Guras White Sox Ted

Panthers Beat Oilers In Texas Baseball Game

Brant Panthers defeated Wandada Oilers 2 to 1 in a late July Texan ball game. Panthers held the Oilers to a single run with solid pitching and timely hitting. The win marked Brant’s second straight victory on the road trip.

Panthers Henbronville Texas Brant Panthers Wandadta Oilifrs Oilers

Tribes Tackle Bucs Again A M Hopes On Road Trip

The San Antonio Trdinna will close their stand against the Thuccaneers at Galveston Monday night and then advance on Wichita Falls for a nine-game road trip. Sunday the Indians were pitched to a 162 victory over the Ries by Etoba Carson, his thirteenth win this season. Carson held Galvestay to few runs through eight innings before the ninth frame, with highlights including three Wty in the eighth and steady infield work by Higging and others as the defense stifled the opposition.

San Antonio Carson Galvestay Sorgen Milwavile Stebbins Vinkos Uefence

Indians Box Victory in Sloppy Hockey Tilt

In a rough game the Indians defeated Novellania and Stabbin auhiett, with Molesnoring tallying twice and Edwards Wn scoring after a break. Carpan and Tharmaiden traded blows, while Cursan added a goal and one assist. Umpires Dorr nna Relig Meee oversaw the proceedings.

Auwiniares Caorvon Hare Ran Edwards Wn Bere Tharmaiden Cursan Dorr

Smead Jolley May Turn Pitcher

Smead Jolley of the Chicago White Sox, recovering from an ankle fracture, is keen to try pitching again. Manager Dan Bush advised he keep preparing as the Yankees, during Caraway and Wellde hits, showed Jolley the path to possible rotation, recalling his early days as a pitcher with the San Francisco Seals.

New York Jimmy Jolley Chicago White Ax Danie Ilttte Bush Yankees Caraway Wellde Holley Pere San Franisco Seals Baltig Novell Bax

New heavies loom in mat card at Leslin Blerenson arena

Two new French Canadian contenders join Leary and Delayn in a downtown wrestling card at Leslin Blerenson's stadium. Homer Wright meets 199 pound Tou Delayn from Vancouver while Mexican heavyweight Gilberto Martinez Aueren returns after a recent disqualification.

Cue Leslin Blerenson Divier Avenue Nuova Street Uhursuay Larren Unser Norger Co Vexis Fort Worth Derger Hhere New York

Brigade Plays Crucial Game in Ally League Showdown

The Second Field Artillery Brigade faces Brooke field in a decisive Monday matchup that could tie the Brigade for first place. A win will clinch joint leadership as the Irague's split season nears its midpoint amid a busy schedule with four other games remaining.

Hied Artilery Brigade Brooke Field Moucay Tafantry Donglboys Modiont Artilley-Brooks

St Paul Sells Home Run King 70 Phillies

In July Davis from St Paul joins the American association and will report to the Philadelphia club. One pitcher Cheater Sichils plans to report Monday to St Daal. Names and details are unclear. the season’s home run leader contenders include Granford, Columbus, and Hop Tins in St Pont.

Ist Paul Sells King Phillies Saul Davis Hoays St. Paul America Sociation Saints Sya Piayer Granford Columbus Hop- Tins St. Pont

Crusaders Edge Wiggy Wigglers In Tight Nine to Five Win

The Crusaders beat the Wiggle Wiggles 5 to 4 in a tense contest. Pitcher Bolt delivered several strong outs as Tong and Grusaders contributed key hits and solid defense to secure the victory.

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