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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

21

Willie Puts His Heart In Work In Chicago Ex Exhibition

Willie Rapa, once with the White Sox for ten thousand dollars, has quieted rumors of dissatisfaction that surfaced since last season. Manager JX Tush Lax smiles as St Jarrich’s day passes and the American Leaguers feel the sting of the Giants in an exhibition game played at Feague Park.

Willie Rapa Sae Caro White Sox Chicago Willie Hudtling Ned Manger St. Jarrich New York Gianta Bolas Ab Feague Park

Jomes Plays Von Elm For Charity in San Diego

In San Diego on Sunday March, Jomes meets George Vorkin in a charity exhibition golf match at Agua Santa Golf Club. Event features Leo Drexel and other professionals, funds raised for charity.

Jomes von Elm San Diego Calif Dohiby Jones Golfilom Khir Elvis George Vorkin Malekh

French threat remains big in tennis

French players Jean Uoroten Christian Boussas and Pierre Yanks join the French contingent in a close singles event. The threat mirrors the strong showing from the prior day as the tournament progresses amid a scramble for early momentum.

Low York Jeloor Teunis Jean Uoroten Christian Boussas Ant Vierre Yanks

Championship chase heats up in Brule Tad Devtur event

Reports from New York and Davenport detail a series of boxing and wrestling results. Notable bouts include Wins by Massey and Ad gie, with advances and eliminations shaping the path to upcoming titles. The article notes several key figures from Chicago, Cleveland, and Nashville as contenders, while also referencing doubles play and seeded teams in a crowded schedule.

New York Ed Sanwin Rivas City Pritea Cowci Whiladelphin Taw Massey Phil Nilernttin Brule Tad ‘Devtur Keres Fon Amerson Cuvugtony Matt Adgie N.Y Waedy Cracay N.Y Stayynd Yanunio Ial Mang Tivain Eich Basplier Tura Hommnil Boussus Torels Willing Agdelotte Sepint Dougal Cram Nashville Tennessee Herbert Ts. Bowman Amrcioun Hoges Frank Shichi Beckemy Tell Cht Sateler Sutter Leriel E. Tlamey Donovan Yeatontur Innlolirs Tatotra Duros Shields Mitchell MM. Revenbavint New York University Hacotra Bonssas Lankraid Sutter Beth C. Cutler Aydelotte Perzine

Willie Kamm Homer Lifts Giants In Ninth Inning Rally

A tense game features Willie Kamm's late homer driving in two as the Giants rally to tie the score. Earlier, Duke Herlihy and Hancroft changed the lineup. Berry replaced by Bill Walker. The crowd notes a new ball favoring pitchers, with errors and fielding miscues shaping the tense battle.

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Killer-Instinct Shows Up In Your Uncle Robby

ALAN G Agireinted Trea describes Clearwater March weather and a dramatic baseball outlook. The piece highlights Robby’s fierce energy, a strong Phillies winter trade, and a promising outfield with Oe and Teron plus 1st baseman Frederick. It notes Captain Glenn Wright, Thompson, and Wright Jr as key infield pieces, with a lean pitching staff including Dazzy Vance and Luque among others, stressing competitive National League batters.

Alan G Clearwater, Fin Eletire Wilbert Robinson Big Krooklyn Boys Tinele Trobbie Robbie Sassion Bale Teron Johnny Vrederick Amil Shoul Frederick Herman Ra Odoul Phillies Fresco Thomeon Hareman Far- Hiying Wiemen Ballig Eatan Glenn Wright Wally Gilbert

Gunning, Baseball Star of 90s, Dies in Massachusetts

Dr Thomas B Gunning physician and former baseball star died today after a career spanning the Springfield club and a stint with Philadelphia Nationals. He played college baseball at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and retired after graduation.

University of Pennsylvania Schion of Meilicinr

American athletes to travel to South Africa meet

In New York July 8 the Amatror Athletic plans to send a American track team to South Africa. The squad will feature three sprinters, one high jumper, and a long jumper selected from the Lincoln Nebraska championships place winners. Eight meets are scheduled.

New York Amatror Athletic Africa Mest Simmer Hunter

Christner Loses to Hunt in Slugged Heavyweight Bout

In Wichita Kru Wineth 17 0 Ashe Hunt from Ponca City fought Abiron Ohio born opponent Christner in an eight round bout. Christner suffered a cut above the eye in round seven and could be permanently damaged if struck again. Referee Cochrane counted him out in the eighth as Hunt secured the win with a technical knockout. Sport writers noted Christner lasted four of seven rounds fought, with officials and observers recounting the action from Kamnens Cils.

Wichita Kru Wineth Ashe Hunt Ponca Cis Chelatnee Abiron Ohio Christner Arain

Johnson Unchanged Says Hospital Report

St Tou March 17 Gan Johnson condition unchanged today After months as a gray youngster from Mactan he is the best of the newcomers The Arkansas bogenler Clyde Pesridge Lay deafied from Kenses City may find resist Job The Robins are not polished between of feat and thickness of mind among their noteworthy norms but they have the essential ofmyrick pitching and readership to make them pennant factors every vien of the way

Gray Mactan Clyde Pesridge Lay Kenses City Robins Myrick

Dempsey Denies Plans for Reno Casino

Maligned rumors surround the heavyweight champion. Jack Dempsey told reporters in Salt Lake City he has no plans to open a casino in Reno Nevada. He said his Nevada trip was for mining interests and denied any talks with state lawmakers about a gaming venue.

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Chiro Cagers Meet Club Quintet

The Chiro Cagers face the club quintet in Lille square city league action. Local favorites test Uliancactio and a visiting roster from out of town as they compete for bragging rights and a key win.

Chiro Cagers Uliancactio Lille Square

King Gus Tav Back On Court After Injury At Cannes

In Cannes on March 17, King Gus Tav of Sweden, 73, returned to tennis action after an eye injury from a return ball. He and partner Cally Russell played mixed doubles, then continued with his first round match despite the incident. He recovered after medical attention and resumed play.

Uplseenay Serrite Cannes Econee Gustav Sweden Tonnis Cally Russell Hanom

County Track Meet Sets Up In Los Angeles Field

A county track squads meet is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 6 at the athletic field in Russcuigh dos Angeles Weights. Teams from Alani Heights and Elorlandiate bleh par ticipating seek high points in the Clara a Bexar county league championships among both bars nd piela.

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