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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

4

British Ryder Cup comeback hopes fade in Ohio matches

In Colements Ohio on June 27, England and the United States opened the Ryder Cup with tense singles and two-ball blues. Captain Hagen and the American team, buoyed by optimism, shifted path as British hopes dwindled in the first day’s play with several tight results and strong performances from both sides.

Paul Mickelson Pees Smirte Colemets Ohio England Ameria Ubelide Cinblera Gether Atantic Walter Hagen White Highle Wodas Capsivn Bogen Chants Whitcombe Seslordes Archie Compston Billy Borke Americe Fred Roksor Enzlang Serazeo Americes W. . Daell Americ Abe Mitchell Kaugtaudse Wille Cox Charles Whitcombe Fagind Smoriin Bust Wadson Fagiong Tensmore Shuln America E. Whitcombe al Espinese Arthur Hevers Craig Wood Staks George Cuuran Fer Forly Reneats Steel Hagen Americar Jonesy Mesterdar Shate Riga Mogee Shete Duncan Farrel Surezen Comypsten Dav Diesel Espinosa Mitchell Robson Cox Jiurky Whitcombe Easterbrook L&hale Shrak Tlapen Slate Farrell Berazca Meike Dirgel Espinust Rabson Mur Vleget Neler Ding Bie Erbron

Girl Golfer Wins Western Illinois Meet at Millikan

The article reports Tune Mies Tune Redie winning the women s Western Illinois event held Friday at Millikan with a 3 score lead over rivals. Wooldridge led in frontoll for Bartlett Bish, while Resley and others posted strong showings in the relay and track events.

Detenaci Ms Dunen Inolnghlee Fritay Woren'h Weeteen Apn MiAlnibian Waolmidge Vonas Wooldridge Fuyreteior Fonttoll Luatugien Aniletics Bartlett Bish Resley Gmueniens Youldeidae Akareabick Meador

Airliners Now Painted Black and Gold to Save Weight

A New York Philadelphia and Wassan Airway Corpora tion identifies lighter weights by painting airliners black and gold instead of red and gold. The change removes red lead from the paint, shaving about fifty pounds per aircraft. A separate note mentions Te Kawau Princess, a hen laying soft shelled eggs in New Zealand, producing 301 eggs in five days.

New York Philadelphia Wassan Airway Corporation Ladi Line Taorainti New Zealand Dstone Pnems Tae Diolland Miclzan

Fish tale from Elvin Humphrey spurs two theater tickets

A humorous fish story by Elvin Humphrey, typed as a river misadventure along the Concho near Texas, describes diving and catching a catfish. The tale awards two RKO Majestic theater tickets, mailed to The Twin, and notes the editor has heard of the fish tale before.

Elvin Humphrey Euclid Avenue Rewin Humphrey Angel RKO Majestic Fish Story Concho River Menzed Tesas Aires

The annual fis story contest prizes listed by sponsors

The notice details prize payments for a tight annual fiction story contest ending in July. Prizes include four dollar amounts for first to third place and additional rewards from several sponsors, with daily entries and winners announced in a staged format.

Yvish Bachera Spud Shop Dibble Sparing Goods Company

Hank Anderson Faces Mystery At Mayo Clinic Diagnosis

Rochester report details senior football coach Hank Anderson awaiting diagnosis for a serious medical condition at Mayo Clinic. Officials described the case as puzzling with headaches and other symptoms prompting further tests.

Rochester Miam Meardlew Allerall Notre Hig Andreson Mayo Clinic Wivishon B. Doslo Ajahigean

Artillery Men Lead League After Fort Ram Triumph

Artillery Brigade Caissons beat Suexress Special Troupe Friday at Fort Ram Troustan 10 to win. Kuykendall Goddard and Berers pitched for the losers as 14 safeties were allowed. Jimmy Brought earned his second start of the year. Camp Nermoyle Tractora set to face Ninth Infantry Manekus at post stadium Katur ang.

Fort Ram Troustan Wie See Fick Artillery Brignie Caissons Kuykendall Goddard Berers Brought Myler al- Jowell Jimmy Brought Nermoyle Tractora Manekus Katurang Art Ming Clotchard Bevers Talkington Anjught My Jer Slichiel

German Consul to Attend Championship in Cleveland

German officials Dr Schwarz and Meg Schwarz will be present in Cleveland on July for the boxing championship involving Schmoting and Sehmeling. The pair previously attended events with Sehmeling and Taek Einskee, marking continued German interest in the bout.

New York Jane Maj Meg. Schwarz Mar Schmoting Cleveland Esa Dr. Schwarz Sehmeling

Pirate pitchers shine as Giants edge Reds in tight tilt

George Grantham leads Pirates with two hits while Witliser and Cantwell contribute. Stung by miscues, the Giants rely on solid pitching to keep the Reds at bay as the battering order stirs late.

Ofhitumy Feeferick Witliser George Grantham Pirates Hetoe Ram Siebard

Large Horse Racing Plant Aims at Washington DC Weight

Announcement from a national horse racing plant outlines capacity 12,000, with losses and a GMO variety enhancement. The project, chaired by Monnory, emphasizes construction at a Washington site to support winter racing.

MIAME Wastiington D. C Hine Pt Ta Cmt Sooke Vile Uneiey Feitaynie v. Gmonnory Tnekac al M Wntows GMO Cavarity Brack

Wrestling Show At Beethoven Exposition Grounds Tonight

Rasslers Halph Elvermunds and team face rain delayed plans as an open air program resumes tonight at the exposition grounds. Sumo bout star Silent Sluttan and junior middleweight Yaidae clash, Lagann vs Slanley West aims to draw local interest, Everett Zook faces Manuel Marianier and Jack Gorman, curtain-raiser features Theva, with doors at 7:30.

Halph Elvermunds Fool Exposition~grounds Aresit Sluttan Yaidae Shres Lagann Slanley West Everett Zook Maniel Marianier Jack Gorman Dine Theva Mie Bill

Mallorys sue Ward after collision in June incident

Mrs Mok Ja Mollars and Franklin J Mollars sue Francis J Ward of St Paul for damages from a June 7 auto crash that sent them to Flower Hospital with injuries. Ward, a Greenland-bound explorer, faced charges of reckless driving and intoxication. trial set for July.

Ualversol Servier York Lune Mok Ja. Mollars Reac Vhiumpian Bre Dus Find Franklin J. Mollars Ae Vow Collet Dama Beancis J. Ward St. Paul Mallorys Ward Am Flower Hospital Mallory Ward Greenland Be Wan Warll Wwe

Wrestling Results From Last Night Across Multiple Cities

The report details numerous bouts and knockouts across venues in Philadelphia Chicago New York Montreal and Los Angeles. Notable outcomes include Samer Szaba Fangacy Leon Smith Berger and John Mazes all scoring victories via throws. The section lists winners with times and locations indicating a busy wrestling card with multiple weight classes and regional matches.

Thiladelphia Hin McMillen Samer Szaba Fangacy Leon Smith Chicago Berger Louis Ting Bovch Oklahoma John Mazes New York George Za Milo Stei- Lure Montreal Dick Shikat Viirinhin Frank New York Mead

Thorpe to Coach Oklahoma Rural High School Team

Thorpe will guide a rural Oklahoma high school squad near Vin Hag, with official stating he will lead the team this fall. The announcement notes Thorpe’s willingness to coach while remaining involved with other commitments, including a move to Tollywood.

Thorpe Ordlationa Cpey Oklahoma S. Famong Lo Chur Xehoat Vin Hag Maorn Achinel A, Wind Pivir Whith Thorpy Wan Otaday Tollywond

Parish Leaguers Play Three Sunday

Fragmented OCR text details parish league games scheduled for Sunday with unclear team names and times. Readable items include mentions of Waris Jengne and Verpetual Velp with 1 30 start, and San Feronods at 4, plus Maven Watt at 3 and Pala Fudd Nae 1.

Qwries Eehecuter Waris Jengne Gere Pion Tony Cencinn Wismond Dnerting San Feronods Lilderk Amt St Levinsing Maven Watt Rick Pala Fudd

Mrs Rochon Takes State Many Honors

Mrs Rochon earned multiple state honors in golf at the Mine tournament, crowned champion in the Tina tournament of the Dating and Mine association, reflecting strong performance across events and recognition from the local golf community.

Mrs. Rochon E Taltas Ay Weinen'a Mithteipal Golf Association

Texas Boxing Notes From a Fragmented Card

A damaged OCR page records a boxing event with names such as McClanasan Mushes Krauss and Vaughn. Scores include 69.3 and 4 file. bases off balls and strikes by Vaught, Grepy, Stoner, Marlett. Umpires Colter and Kame noted. 9 40 time.

McClanasan Iolley Krauss Crown Gronte Tosine Vaughn Vouehy Gerea Vaught Grepy J Stoner T Ff Marlett Gimick Storer Stora Holley Fritz Lave Thue Eehnd Colter and Kame, Inc

Helen Jacobs Wins Easily at Wimbledon

Helen Jacobs of California defeated Alea Kitlp, England, 6-2 6-1 to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Other results include Frank X. Shields and John Van Kyoc advancing in men's singles and Mra TL A Harper entering the women’s last 16 amid a disrupted report of matches and players.

Wimbledon Stadium Eng Helen Jacobs Cindifornia Alea Kitlp Uren Mra A. Flarper Mrz L. As Tinyper United States Herty Nutgell England Selen Wills Moods Gregory Mangin Newath N. J Vierre Tandry France Prilish Turnbull Ane J. Gilbert H.W Austin Tan G. Collina Frank X. Shields Arawrica Diz Hatoh Atar Ler Pogland Werk AG Felt George Lott

Agua Caliente Open Cuts Purse $10,000 Golf Event

Informal OCR reads Agua Caliente Open with a purse of $10,000 and notes a golf tournament held at Agua Caliente with participants including Bowman and officials Enlione Ant and Courter. Mentions prize money changes and dates around May 18 and 24, with unclear sponsor details and several garbled names.

Agua Caliente Agua Ganunaar Anne Xiakor Xdnalei Fideal Vavoars Bowman Enlionie Ant Courterelch

Indians Face Double-Header Schedule In Texas League

In Dallas report, San Antonio Indians prepare for a string of twin bills as they head into a pivotal series. The schedule includes a Wednesday doubleheader against Houston in Antonio, followed by a Saturday Fourth of July program, with potential postponements due to the severity of the Indian schedule and pitching staff strain.

San Antonio Indians Sonte Uity Secom Sit Tesns Shreveport Saluday Vablan Swiiny Mr Wallis Sid Estorts Houston Wedrealar Beedge Rone

American League Play By Play Mixup Baffles Readers

A garbled OCR snippet lists baseball action with scattered team names including Washington Cleveland and New York amid jumbled words, suggesting a misread schedule or score update for the American League. The fragment hints at a game or matchup but lacks clear details or outcomes.

National League schedule scribbles and stray words

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered team names and locations. The readable parts include references to National League play and sporadic city mentions such as Brooklyn and Cincinnati. The passage is incomplete and lacks a coherent event or result to report.

Texas League results and upcoming games summary

In the Texas League reports Trouston beat Wichitawalle 7 to 4 as Fort Worth defeated Beaumont 4 to 1. Toalina 4 Gyleaston 6 note rain suspensions. Upcoming games include Ralseday San Antonio at Shreveport and Galveston at Dallas with Hagumone at Fort Worth. Additional lines list unclear names and dates.

Ralseday San Antonio Shreveport Galveston Dallas Hagumone Fort Worth Notatenae Wiealtealla

Brooklyn Nine Never Heard of It Psychology

In a chaotic report switching between teams and players, Brooklyn’s Nine suffers a surprising 4-0 loss to Knnils St. fants on Thursday. Key moments include Dagzy Vance’s error and Uncle Ibert Thohineon's newshows driving the narrative, with notable alibi-like mentions of homers and fielding miscues amid a tumultuous baseball slate.

Psychology Brooklyn Nine New York Jina Tasteal Knnils St. Fants Torsday Dorringer Dagzy Vance Ranklynites Vesteri Huidjel Firmes Ibert Thohineon

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