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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1931
Page
33
Stagely marked the first two Quoinila races held as Gordon Con don of Altoona and Frank Barmer of Philadelphia headed the field in the event. The chaotic race produced a rough start with drivers failing to finish as planned and spectators noting the incident.
In two games Boston tops St Louis while New York wins a doubleheader. Zachary allowed scattered hits in the opener as Maguire delivered a key two base hit to seal a seventh inning win. In the nightcap MacRae closed it out with a ninth inning play, Sunnetiel’s sacrifice and Jressin’s single produce the runs.
Brett Garr reports Dudley of Wilmington Del wins the Western Open at Miami Valley Course finishing 68 70 70 71 280. Hagen 284 Hazen 287 Tookolins and Barnzen tied at 287.
Fragmentary OCR text records a flag race with garbled names and locations. Mentions Salurgog and Zan Anlundo and Galvesten with unclear scores. references to Dalian, Housayn, Shreveyent, Gatesio, Port Work and Withiva Valle, plus a marginal note (10) suggesting a number or page cue. The passage is fragmentary and nonconfirmable.
American League golf coverage notes Selerantry results with Beante Brockisn plus Olin Datta and Mortie Datra contending for spots. Dudley leads fours, set a course record as top pro, while rival groups chase two rounds with tense crossing links. Obscure names and erratic OCR obscure details.
Diabla declared winner in the Gulf Coast boat race from Galveston to Corpus Christi. The event, staged by the Galveston and Corpus Christi yacht clubs, saw the Shawaheen of Dousles finish seconds behind and awarded the handicap win to Diabla. Officials reported the Fortuna and Betsy positions unclear at Port Aransas.
Wimbledon opens with several matches at court one as John X Shields, an young American, faces Dr. Spence from South Africa in the early program. Nigel Sharpe, once a British champion candidate, plays Henri Cachet, with Maugin slated to meet Irish youth G Rogers in a high energy pairing.
A strong field of city caddies starts the 18 hole qualifying round for the annual city caddies championship at Brackenridge park course. Charley Grumbles defends the title as Jessie Perez enters from the San Antonio Counter club amid ample competition.
Yale shifted momentum in a come from behind win to defeat Princeton 4 to 3. Key players Riles Wheelpes and Bary contributed as Yale gained the edge in the late innings at New Haven.
Kerrville’s Schriever advances to the final rounds along with Ed Carruth after a tough Wednesday to Saturday run through the field. Carruth, a former Werryille Country Club invitational winner, defeats various opponents in a long, uphill battle to secure his place in the final.
A dense Sunday schedule lists various softball and baseball games across diamonds. Events include ExpT ons Nye Vrintery versus Stoventypers, Eagles versus Dih id Sports, and more, with doubleheaders at 1:30 and 2:00 PM and numerous teams like Public Services, Pierce Diamonds, and Sacred Weart.
A whimsical reminiscence details a fish story contest with patrons enjoying lemonade and sandwiches while others drink beer. It mentions a factory near Guenther and Alamo streets, unusual river creature sightings, and a plan to “ebb the beew” with signaling tricks, culminating in a market scene at Vea.
San Antonio golfer Reuben Albaugh aims for the national intercollegiate championship at Olympia Fields starting Monday. Representing the Fico Institute, he competes amid Chicago weather and a 126-entrant field seeking both team and individual glory. Princeton won last year while George Dunlap led as individual champion.
Mrs Johnson wins a handicap golf meet as Grassinp and others compete. Mrs W C Tohusca takes Friday’s event with a net score around 110, while Friedrick and Welroke Sarviiee place with 90s. Chapman joins with a similar score amid the event at the park.
Wichita Fabs bats explode for 15 hits off Estell as Opuds defeat the Spuds 7 to 4. Highlights include Estell’s pitching, key hits by Guilie Hird and Stan ton, and a late Spuds rally with bases loaded in the ninth before the game ended.
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