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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1931

Page

4

Simons Slotted Clean Up Batter as Sox Name Opening Lineup

Donie Bush announced that Mel Simons will bat fourth in the Chicago White Sox lineup for an exhibition against the New York Giants in San Antonio at League Park. The team frames Carl Heynold, Jol Tes, and Wes Anpling around Simons as it readies a strong offensive unit and tight pitching plans.

Mel Simons Louiseille Sligger Ber Chicago White Sox Donie Bush Siwons New York Giants San Antonio League Park Carl Heynilds Smead Jolley Sox Skipper Bush Frasier Vic Frasier Dallas Eddie Moore Southern Association Boz McGraw Giants Anthons Bates Joe Heving White Sox Cirsell Radcliffe Reynolds Simons Jol Tes Wes Anpling Karem I . Hentine Tote Grobe Frasier Or Moore P. Gienis Critz Leach Lieslsbrom Jarkser Tyaite, Jr Verger O'Fareetl I Reriog Furler Mornn National Tesque Bill MacGowan American League Teacvers Anny Mies Giant-Sox Frank Hagen McGrew Elsc Logan Bill Walker Jim Tennant O'Farrell Red Adams John Herry McGraw Ia Bill ‘Terry Eign

Silent Rattan Draws With Reynolds in Welter Clash

In a two hour slobberknocker at Fixposition arena, Zack Reynolds of Cincinnati and Silent Rattan of Kassar City fought to a draw for the welterweight world title. Neither could pin the other as the bell rang. Reynolds led early, Rattan countered with flying maneuvers, and the crowd saw a historic, closely contested bout.

HY Burke Zack Reynolds Cincinnati Rattan Kassar City Wnt Mr Hammons Fixposition Arena King of the Welters Rattin Tottan Reynolds Kaltan Tie Hesnelda Olsen Condeli Mmde Jack Teynoldy Teynolds Ead Champ Teynolis Coleman Vance Abe Coleman Palmer Vaner Toannes Bit Probie Tans Gentle John Kilanis Moston Tony Antil Kitenin Tony Wan Wax Eacy Slethn Dack Wardin

Loughran Dominates Earning Shot at Sharkey

In Madison Square Garden, Lommy Loughran outboxed Einrig Schauf to win a clear decision and move into line for a potential Sharkey bout this summer. Loughran's jab and containment kept Schauf off balance while former rivals Hage and Schant boosted his rising status in New York.

Tori Hue Lommy Loughenn Jxoy Eirnig Schauf Bostonian Madison Lanne Garden Ainna Terice Loughran Man Hage Schant Jack Sharkey Sharkey Lhilndulphias New York State Athletic Commissigy Sharkey-Loughrenn Munth Sitle Max Schueling Young Stribling Stribling Schmeling Sebnat Jaby

Fight results tally from scattered boxing cards

A jagged OCR list shows multiple bout results with fighters from Enid Sioux City Cedar Heights Moline Cedar Rapids San Francisco Wichita Denver New York Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh and other cities. Several bouts end in decisions with scores noted like (7) and (10) while others are listed as outpoints or draws.

the Associated Drees Fold Okls Dude Cook Enid Moro Dimitris Sioux City Jows Habe Barney Sioux Guy Wis Montersbr Laredo Exis Draw Cedar Hyids Iowa Bille Blanke Moline Bobby Dowd Cedar Rapiéa Billie Blanke San Francisco Hattling Dozier Wichita Kan Charley Ver Tou Petrove Worconter Waosk Tou Wallace Clevelan

Exhibition schedule across multiple cities and teams

An OCR readout lists varied exhibitions and dates across United States cities including Clearwater Saint Petersburg Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago New York Boston Cleveland New Orleans and West Palm Beach. It mentions teams such as Philadelphia Chicago New York and others with matchups and venues scattered through May and June.

Prew Clearwater Fla Grookium St. Peterburg Blo Reston Philadelphie San Francisco PEGA Tae Angeles Chicago San Anite Tampa Tia Cleveland New Orleans Fin Boston

Riders Record Six Wins in One Day 1810

On July 5, 1810 in Bens Reveda Herman Phillips a 10 year old apprentice rode the winners of six races creating one of the greatest riding records in horse racing history. The note references All Sports Records grit History Hook by Frank G Menke and invites readers to inquire about cartoons via a stamped addressed envelope.

Herman Phillipe Bens Reveda Herman Phillips Phillips

Stars in Illinois Meet and East Coast Relays Preview

Illinois meet opens with 11 individual events, four college and four university relays, plus the southern relay title. Notable stars include Berlinger chasing his third all around crown and runners like Atterback and Leongtag among the challengers, with Olympian-level anticipation for hurdles and sprints. In Newark and New York, indoor championships close the season with defending champions and top contenders including Walch, Carew, Conger, Lennon, and Venzke amid a star-studded national field.

Wem United States University of Illiols Wan Venn Barney Berlinger Berlinger Everett Atterbavk Pittsburgh Negro Star Leongtag Gripewell Parker Jave Forest CH Cago Cestionn Kansan Derruts Saul Wear University of Minais LeesSentraan Mlingig Fioller Jack Weller Aretno Krier Sears Sentman Meen Hager Jawa Wise tadas + Gordon Miami Uieyard Dashy Putram Towa Brate Meller Warne Narthunee Ern Pete Sontleg Tane Inser VaFyard Run Phet Grit High Jung Damen Twrwile Atex Wilson Michigan Aiart Northwestern Ohio Riute Avery Hrosiege New York Marlinon Square Garden Newark Ray Conger Joe Lennon Gene Venzke George Bullwinkle Stella Walvt Crack Enrinter Cleveland Mary Cares Borlon Mian Walch Wit Ot Roa Mires Carew

Frisch Opens Park by Beating Detroit in Opening Show

San Francisco crowd of 15,000 watched the opening of a new park as Frisch’s team defeated Detroit 4 to 2. Taye Cantrell each had two hits, Beal and Ruppert contributed, while Givin and Darla pitched. Ferriting and Norbert also starred in the victory.

Han Francisco San Franciroy OM Bald Detroit Taye Cantrell Givin Darla Piney Rida Ruppert

Grin Holdouts Face Ultimatum Over Havana Trip

In Clearwater on March 14 Brooklyn players Herm an and Vance refuse ultimatum from club president York. They decline offers of 19 000 for Tiernan and 22 500 for Vanre, insisting on $6 pay roll while warning they may skip the Havana trip to Friday.

Clearwater Fla Brooklyn Bab Kerman Dazzy Vanes Ward Frank York Tiernan Vanre Peason Havana Herman Harara

Champs Clash With KCAC In Final

Kansas City March 14. Defending its AAU basketball title, the aggressive Wichita team from Ken will meet the Kansas City Athletic Club in the all-Western final of the national tournament here. Two California teams from Los Angeles and San Francisco face a third-place playoff, with LAAC losing in the semi and another California club defeated by KCAC.

Kansas City U— Fe Aggrestive Veary Wichita Ken Kansas City Athletic Club California Los Angeles Young Men's Institute of San Francisco Californians Mr. T Filenrs Senson Jastotek

French Team In Net Meet Faces American Field

March 14. The French team including Franen, Ted by Jean Borotra and Mavis cup atar set out to wrest the men's national minor tennis championship from an American field lacking top praise for cinema. French players Christian Kournis and Pierre Tander join Haracra, the defending title winner, in a strong lineup as New Yorker Frank Shidde leads the American charge with a powerful serve. Other high ranking entrants include John Dong outdoor champion George Laiter and John Van Styin from Crum the entry list.

New York Trim Franen Ted Jean Borotra Fie Xinem Haracra Christian Kournis Pierre Tander Frank Shidde Nice United States Chit Utter New Orleans Derkeley Rel Austin Texas John Dong George Laiter John van Styin

Westminster Quintet Wins Tight Prep Basketball Tilt

Westminster defeats Tynton Triangles 42 40 as Arthur Whetoth scores 22 points and Yarborough adds 14. Juniors play title series next week at Mark’s Travis Park and Went Mibsiee meat to decide the half champion of the Sunday Ascend basketball league on Beackenridge high school court.

Mark's Travis Park Westminster Tyntor Triangles

Charlie Root In Old Form Again

In Los Angeles on March 14 Charlie Root showed old form, giving up only three hits in five innings as the Cubs beat the Angels 14 to 0. Pat Malone allowed no runs in four innings, while Chicago rapped 22 hits. Manager Hortaby faced criticism for the early-season performance.

Los Angeles Charlie Root Giar Boner Chicago Root Theough Hay Cuba Ashidttions Angels Pat Malone Cubs Mansager Hortaby Ima Ony

County Meet In Progress at Edison High

County track meet features Class B high schools from Bexar in three divisions senior junior and grammar pupils competing Saturday at Thomas A Edison High School athletic plant in Los Angeles Heights Somerset favored to repeat but two top performers Meyers and Akers sidelined with injuries Meyers leg injury from last Thursday and Akers sprained arch coach Dick Mann reports rest of squad available County meet continues next Wednesday at Edison High.

Bexar Thomas A. Edison High School Los Angeles Heights Somerset Meyers Akers Nie Jeg Akers Ie Dick Mann Clara i Edison

Mrs Young Wins Net 86 To Lead San Antonio Women Golf FT

Mrs Young posted a net 86 to win top honors in the regular weekly San Antonio Women’s Golf Tourney at the Anamo club course. She carried a seven handicap and led a field that included Mrs KR T Benhora with 119 and Mrs Contles Dunter at 102 net. Bra W C Achaxon led the chase for pare while dethroned leader Mrs I G Chapman contested second with Men Fliitor A neg. A next meet is set for Brackenridge Park at 10 o’clock Friday.

Young San Antonio Anamo Club KR. T Benhora Contles Dunter Bra. W. C. Achaxon Pare

Main's track team wins Somerset meet in dominant performance

Main's track squad wins at Somerset with a clear margin over Somerset. Coach Dick Harn's crew claims top total points as Creerox, an unnamed rival, and others place. MoXere wins the 110 yard dash in 10.4 seconds and Tobnean takes the shot put at 44 feet 7 inches while the discus reaches 106 feet 4 inches.

Cool Bienelta Main Avenue High Abiine I Teffalo Hijteler Moxere Tobnean

Qacing King Tests Courage On Rostrum In London

March 14 report from London describes Malcolm Campbell preferring the rostrum to racing as he questions public courage. The piece notes his world speed record in cars, then moves to a boxing-like spectacle with Welched, Kilonia, and Dawkins in a 15 minute draw, crowd roaring as action unfolds.

Qacing King London Malcolm Cambell Feeln Eafer Inter Tony Kilonia Meoky Dawkins Austin Fernvhy Ta Tlie New Orleans Gendeliens Publin Tor Les Peiffer Sunny Hlevine Ime Ser Forhorn Ibornek Kel Atorter

Shires Starts Talking Way Back Into Majors

Arkansas report notes Arthur Shires seeks return to major leagues amid personal and career turbulence. Budding revelations include attempts to train with Milwaukee Stremerx and hints at a climb back to the majors.

Shires

Teams Get Dates Mixed in State Championship Run

Readable text describes a scheduling mixup for a state tournament with teams traveling to San Antonio and Fort Worth. It mentions Friday arrivals, Saturday games, and a winner advancing to a subsequent round, with Ban Antonio and other teams involved.

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Petrolle Padd For Scrap In New Scandal Probe

New York athletic commission lifted its withholding of an investigation into Petrolle amid a scandal surrounding his knockout of Kane Lut. The probe, long delayed, reportedly focused on decisions affecting a recent bout and the involvement of several fighters as results were turned over to authorities for review.

Beays Tony Yenteriay New York Male Athletic Commission

Barbera Girls to Meet Seguin College Saturday

Barbera High School girls face Seguin College in a Saturday night game. Southwest weekday organizers invite teams to enter the Commerce League via manager Art Deshing. Tipoff at 7:00 p.m. at the arena, admissions listed.

Barbera Girls Seguin College Hattera

Among the Bowlers a Ladies Narrow Rally in Lanier Match

In the first game of the series Lanier led by Turner and Wee ebay Afleenoon, the Bears rallied to win the second game by four points as Elapin mhuta sparked a fifth frame surge. Merrily, Bearare, and Ritaltine stand out among the players with key contributions.

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