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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

5

Babe Ruth Elevated Baseball to World Sport Status

The New York baseball world lauds Babe Ruth as the figure who made the Yankees a premier attraction and boosted player salaries across the game. Writers note his impact on big business, fan passions, and the rise of New York as a baseball capital.

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Weissmuller to Perform Four Exhibitions at Ropéville

Johnny Weissmuller the premier swimming ace drew an estimated crowd of 20 000 across Thursday and Friday at Ropéville for four exhibitions including speed swimming diving and various apparatus. The event featured a Balbing beauty contest with Weissmuller winning top honors against Mitt Wigncn and Hotchiege earning prizes from Joske's Cer Proll. Mrs. Weissmeller, formerly Bobbie Aroct, announced the winners as Charley Heéres organized races for youths. George Thatching aided the diving show and Morer Gard ner defended his junior title in a four-lap race.

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Thursday's Big League Boxes Prize at Oak County

Event at Oak County features prize boxing with railroad style setup. Competitors include Rimm Grande, Valencia, and other contenders. Plans include heavy betting and special exhibitions, with results expected by evening sessions.

Babe Ruth Delivers Tying Homer Still Seeks Lead in Race

Babe Ruth remains in daily action after an injury and belts a tying homer in the ninth to lift the Yankees to a 7 2 defeat of St Louis. Detroit edges Washington in 11 innings as Jones hurls a complete game. Athletics drop to Chicago 7 5 in extras. Reds rout Phillies 9 2 as Johnson wins his 12th.

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Black Tribe Meets Giants In Weekend Doubleheader

After a fatal bus wreck near Daling and Waser Friday evening, the Dalles Black Giants add four new players and prepare to face the San Antonis Black Indians at League Park with a 4pm Saturday game and an 8:50pm nightcap. George Halley, business manager, confirms the shift from the postponed Friday night opener.

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Flag Race Results and City Pairings in Daily Slide

Race results and upcoming matchups listed with cities including Washington and St Louis, Cleveland New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and San Antonio. Notable scores show Chicago 1 St Leale 8 New York 7 and San Antonio 2. Houston plays Galveston while Wichita faces Fate and Fort Worth hosts Elitereport.

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Dozen Trojans Compete At NCAA Finals In Chicago

In Chicago on June 8 the National Collegiate Championships featured Southern California Trojan runners and throwers contending in most events. Beery and Stokes reached hurdles finals, Wykoff topped his heat in the 10 yard dash, and Williams posted a 47.4 second 440, while Hall led shot and discus qualifiers for USC amid a strong field from Michigan State Wisconsin and Indiana. Morstane the 3 year old sprint standout was sold in New York for about 30000 to Vic Emanuel’s Treond Te.

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William De Mille to Direct Milne Film for Paramount

Los Angeles gossip notes that William De Mille is set to direct A. A. Milne's Dover Road for Paramount, amid talk of casting and production plans. The column mentions Samuel Wapderson and Marie Dressler in upcoming projects as Hollywood circles discuss directing choices and star appearances.

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Schuh Grocers to Play Seguin Sunday Tigers Return Match

Schuh Grocers travel to Seguin to face the Tigers in a return game. They seek booking for ten games in coming Sundays and list potential opponents including New Braunfels Tigers, Gonzalea, Kenedy, Yeonkum, Boerne, Haris, Whitsell, and Three Rivers. Manager Sehohony can be reached at Woodlawn 4310 and 1661 West Poplar Street.

Bridsy Schuh Grocers Seguin Tigers Grocers

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