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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1931

Page

11

Parish League Feature Goes 14 Innings

Parish League action stretched to fourteen innings as Polsoners defeated San Fernando 4 to 3 at Courenelim Park with a ninth inning rally. J. Tamireg mishandled a roller in the top of the frame and San Fernando offense produced limited hits as the game went extra frames. St. Gerard's moved atop the standings with a 3-0 record, while Sacred Heart and Pecpeluni fell in other Saturday games.

Courenelim Park Sc Ann San Fernanda Tran Crase Ken Fouke J. Tamireg J. Tamireg Fumbled Deyet's Roller, Scare By Inrange San F OHO Catlerices J. Hamizer Lurpertal Vergan Manefield Poche Bucnlis Ursaires Buoit Sahl Pamra Sundar J. Geranda Sacred Heart Pecpeluni Cetelin Drada Ehneout Si Cecali Bismelee St. Gerard's Teach Runor Ue Paria Lenge Tatteries Gerard's Moléncamy Wolarids Henri Simin Brans Daeli

Six teams in Commercial League play Sunday recap

In a bustling Commercial League day six teams faced off as top contenders. The Reveers downed Central Pomwermen in a tight matchup while Eagle White Roz defeated Dials club 15 to 10. Dibble Sporle edged Pierce Tire Roytla in a decisive win as a Sunday hostilities caused a James Rikes Tickter’s game postponement and a three‑way tie among Mangere White Sox and Dithe clnh with each squad on one win and one loss.

Reveers Central Pomwermen Eagle White Roz Dials Club Dibble Pierce Tire Roytla Pane Aena James Rikes Tickter Nig Ag Kunday Mangere White Sox Plecr Benes Kuaster McKay Dave Sorkiars

Injury Delays Shires' Campaign, Milwaukee Report

In Milwaukee May events are postponed as Shires' campaign is halted by an injury. The report notes delays affecting the political schedule and lists general repercussions for the candidate and supporters. Officials urge preparation for upcoming public appearances once healing progresses.

Fall Won't Seek Appeal May Ask Pardon of Hoover

Albert G. Fall, secretary of the interior under President Harding, announced he could not appeal his year in jail and $100,000 fine to the Supreme Court. Convicted by a District of Columbia court for taking a bribe from P Doheny related to lease grants. He plans to seek a pardon from President Hoover.

Fall Hoover FL Parc Teans Mar Albert G. Fall Secretary of the Interior President Tarding Kry United States Supreme Court District of Columbia Dourt P . Doheny Ail Leacon Pre Cap Roorer

Knoll's Pigeon Wins Flight From Crosby

The Fonester Flying club reports 29 pigeons returned to San Antonio from Crosby, about 200 miles away, with the winner owned by George Kool. The birds arrived at 9 a.m. and the winner alighted at 4 p.m. All listed names include Alfred Die laro Ketater and W. E. Ante fitch among others. next race planned from Eagerly, La., 200 miles distant.

Garza Barbers Split Twin Bill With Furniture Team

Garza Barbers win and lose in a twin bill at West End Tack diamond. Furnituremen’s Hernandes homered and three others starred as the Garza squad lost in the morning and won in the afternoon against West End Sluggers, with practice details and player pairings listed for the next session.

Garva Warners Rolit & Mownlebender Bundas Miseian Furniture Company West End Sluggers West End Hernandes West Vinl Park West Vinl Park, After 5 Efelock. Bar Lest Baroers Foorick Aml Auenroste Maar Morales Larbers Guzmen Fordycelogers Zepala

Carrizo Springs Punches In Winter Garden Opener

Carrizo Springs opened the Winter Garden league with a game win over Crystal City Davis and Jlogers. Carrizo Springs players listed include Kelly Dowell Schmidt and While in a rough account of the match.

Carrizo Springs Ceyetal City Cerpley Epringe Bungey Crystal City Davis Carriz Sprinke Kelly Dowell Schmidt While

Martinez Plowboys Defeat Cibolo Buffs in Freshman Clash

In a rough-and-read matchup, Martinez Plowboys toppled Cibolo Buffs 6 to 0 amid a messy OCR record. The Plowboys move to 2 wins and 3 losses this season as players from Colfax 415 and nearby rosters churn through the late afternoon contest.

Whitney Returns Home From Decatur

Bob Whitney, noted for Pinkly Whiner, returned home to Jawo Sunday after a long journey from Decatur. He arrived in Rin Ane tonia late Saturday night, bringing news of recent events and his role in local sports. Coach Grin leads a meeting with Conmigana and Mer 4-UP to discuss football in the Texas High School Football Association context for the upcoming season with plans for a regional gathering this week.

Bob Whitney Decatur Boither Pinkly” Whiner Atny Chivt GRIN Conmigana Mer Dohnus Lie Gere Friddy Austin Pannet- Non Rod

Montgomery Warded Texans Oilers Beat in Weekend Tilt

A scrambled snippet mentions Montgomery Ward and Texas Oilers in a weekend game. The readable parts imply a competitive matchup with Monktra Card Trail and a defensive or offensive effort influencing the result. No clear scores or locations are discernible.

Montgomery Wards Texas Oilers Weapon

Brooks Field Defeat of Crusaders Rocks Sunday Diamond

The Brooks Field contest saw the Rixtysenord Meadton Bree field team upset the Bt Mars a Crusaders on a Sunday afternoon. A. C. Track winner from Canyon Texas led Abilene Christian College to a top finish in the eleventh annual Great Viains track meet at Thaffals station. Edmond’s Penchern College claimed the consolation with 40 points, while Central OxiaWua trailed with a moderate total, following well behind the leaders in a regional slate of events.

Cole Lege Mt Edmond

U S Davis Cup Team Praises Young Tapia

The United States Davis Cup squad praised 20 year old Tapia after a sweeping victory over Maxien in the North American zone. Tapia impressed with brilliance, threatening the U S players as they won singles and doubles to take the third straight win. Shields and Wood sealed the final triumph for the U S. The team then heads to Montreal for the zone final May 4 22 25, with the winner facing Argentina in the inter zone.

Mungo Cyes United States Neneoe Che Davin Eagy Maxien Bullore Tapia Yapin Senate Messian Davis Mit Wapia Weonk X. Shields New York Ridney B. Wood University of Arizona tLeee Manuel Cina Umarla Montreal Argentina Edzaer

Pioneers Triumph in Doubleheader Versus Local MOPACs

The Pioneers opened the league at Buast 1 er park with a doubleheader sweep over the MOPACs. In the first game the Pioneers edged their opponents 24 to 21, and in the nightcap the locals barely slipped past 24 to 6. Key players listed include Jopings HK HL and O12 4 Thaureces Metsren with contributions from Datteriano and Gassen in the second game.

Lesiongers Buast HL Pioneers Thaureces Metsren Oolfrean Pillingim Menliolh Murrin

Jones Score Again as Calamity June Fails in San Francisco

March event at a hall drew 000 spectators as Jones and partner Leo Diegel played in a charity match for the Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital Fund. They faced Mortie Tiutra and other Southern California players, but lost 14 holes to 9 and 2, with improving pace from Dovel and Mortie.

San Francisco Jones Calamity Potter Shrinera Crippled Children’s Hospital Fund Yesterny Leo Diegel Caliente Lia Mortie Tiutra Southern California L Cindhia Olin Dutea Dovel Mortie Weemiee

Ninth Infantry Swarms Merchants In Fort Dam Houston

Transfer team Easy for Ninth Infantry hurlers with Smith, Wattera, and others delivering a strong win. Corps from Corpus Christi and Fort Damon area noted their first appearance since a prior Greek engagement, as scouting reports highlighted limited opposition reaching second base.

Ninth Infantry Hurlers TheSar Smith aUovent Merchants Fort Dam Houston Corpus Christi Wasea Rhaggere Manny Joeker Young and Tragne Lyons

Unemployment Bans Horse Races Amid Government Debate

The Club Ffipico announces a halt to horse racing until government actions on a 10 percent pari mutuel tax decision. Meanwhile the Women’s Commercial Baseball League, led by Minx Lau, gears up with teams like Woodlawn Eagles and Hutter Reais Telephones as entries open. A shooting near Texas ends with a fatality and police investigation.

Ffipico Ily Racka Povernment Idbbey Minx Lau Efarailton City Eecseation Department Hewin Archvnbte Ran Pedra Ark Woodlawoa Eaplets Hichter'a Hutter- Reais Telephones Parkers Tearan

Hawks to Vie in Deciding Game With Mexico Outfit

The Hawks and Mexico Nationaly split a doubleheader Sunday as both clubs prepare for the decisive meeting set for Tuesday at the Val Verde gym. Zip Myler earned the win in the opener for the Hawks while Chre Oliee Peres pitched in both games for the visiting squad.

Coxes Ullomactic College Tlanks Mexico Will Clanh Blawks Nationala Runevert Hawks Searine Tawks E. Hod Ola

Cards Leave HafeY Home for California Contract Holdout

Cardinals depart for California without Finney and Haef, with Finney heading home to sign a new deal. Hafox remains a stubborn holdout and will be docked pay for every day until he reports. The team will work out at Storkman’s Park until the May 20 return date.

Mos Charles Chick Hafox

Jackets Beat Army Outfit Down at City Diamond

The Jackets defeated Army in a rough game with Htanles Murray and Kenny each recording three safeties. Anthony col Tere Sellowjacketa led the offense, combining three soldier-torners for ten runs. Kipnes struck out nine batters, with Leroi allowing nine hits in relief. Fielding and errors dominated the contest as the home team rolled to victory.

Htanles Murray Kenny Anthony Tere Sellowjacketa Bonday Catege Kipnes Leroi Hirratic Eryora Flur Bebblea Fox- Freien

Hamilton says Gaffney will be used in city clash

Local sports page details Hamilton plans to deploy Gaffney for the city championship game against Bosel. Notes pitchers like Pord and Meadors, with preparations for several dates, field locations, and times including May 12 at Field and a doubleheader schedule.

Hamilton Falcolm Mona Hal Salors Conte Manor Tuckett Beackenridge Courne Joey Bein Miemaker Tee Renette Bynday Tore St Oirest Xames

Barbers Lead League in Exhibition Fight Night

Barbers take top spot as exhibition action unfolds. Garcia of the Hoosters fans 18, Tapia of San-Tex hits a homer with runners aboard to avoid a shutout. Yan Ag, Fuduatrial Jeange and others show strong pitching, while Weld and San Tep Har contribute in a tightly contested game with late scoring.

Cambert Hedeh Sondays Eiderly Gaspera Yan Ag Io Dean Garcia Hoosters Tapia San-Tex Necker and Katenickere

Castroville Beats Hondo in Narrow Victory

Castroville defeats Hondo in a tense matchup as BRARS claim a win while Ton Han An and Sis Tihes bar stage a late run. A $121 or Mieiod ban was arranged with dates unclear, leaving organizers seeking clarity on the outcome.

Fairbanks Enters British Golf

Fairbanks enters the British golf scene with an American entrant named voight in the May day events. The report notes this is not the first year but references past participation and the ongoing age war of the era.

Londen

Tempting Cochet Meets Winner Of Week’s Championship

New York report says Héerl Cochet may face the week’s championship winner in a professional match advancing to a title bout. The event pits Bil Thiden against Vin cent Richards with the winner meeting Cochet at Katur venue as announced.

New York Héerl Cochet Bil Thiden Vincent Richards Katur Lum Profemiona

Firing Heavy Here Sunday

A fragmentary OCR entry notes heavy firing anticipated Sunday at an unspecified location. Names and details are unclear due to garbled text, but the phrase implies a planned heavy artillery or weapon discharge event affecting nearby areas. Further readable context is limited and no definitive entities can be confirmed.

Butter-Kruste Cart Off Lavernia Game

The Richter Butter Krusts, led by Belt and players such as Fikes and Gerke, scored four runs in each of the second and seventh innings to beat Lavernia in Sunday action. Highlights include steady pitching and key hits from Fried, Hill, and Waseer while Lavernia’s lineup, including Hild and Srets, managed limited offense.

Lavernia Lavecals Fikes Gerke Trar- Sleke Fried Lord Hill He Hild Srets C. Hila Waseer Mol Batterite Baris Brdeniel Dew Zhd Wanner Juaie Frith Tavernia

Deter OFtraits Claim Narrow 1-0 Victory Over Hail Taal

In a tense baseball game, Bexar Overalls edged Hail Taal 1-0 as pitcher Chito yielded eight hits while Cholio allowed few. B. Sabbbonleh delivered a long eighth inning double driving in the decisive run in the seventh frame.

BEXAR Taximen Deter Oftraits Taal Tesin Bunda Iatarta Chito Qbolio Lax Chito Cholio B. Sabbbonleh Ren

State high school golfers to Waco May 14

State high school golfers travel to Waco for the state championships May 14 at the Eome Jake club course. George Anthich, in charge of the event, lists entry details and fees for participants and spectators.

Waco Waco

iLIGHT PRINTERS WIN IN NEWSPAPER LOOP

In a muddled recap the iLight Printers beat Copy H in a 10 to 8 victory. The game pacing and team names appear garbled, but the result shows a narrow win for the Printers with players and locations not clearly identified.

Ilight Neva Printere

Cowboys Halt Laling’s Streak In Rough Railroading Batting

The Cowboys halted Laling’s streak Sunday afternoon at Garrett Field in a tense baseball clash. Morin and Phillips led the attack with key hits while Lefty Webb struggled for the visitors, and Jimmy Afeyes anchored a late rally as the Cowboys scored four runs in the ninth to seal a 7 6 victory.

F. E. Mueller Furl Borge Patty” Allen Laling Oiler Platters Garrett Luke After & Hart Airugete Cowboys Louky Lanting Jimmy Afeyees San Antonio Morin Phillips Lovnia Ewo Blows Etch Malcolm Galluer Alicjim Cows Younderman Webb Bobrunes Nixia Jim Snyder Hinck Ollergal Mueller Ihfield Pinckney Peas A Smith Pore Meyer Murer Mat Luce Alt Hevecs Benth Ty Wil Biten Luling Staten Bats TNT Ating Honenvon Wenh Bokendey Rita Bahai Pune Bohannon Halle Bohyo Ellzbet iMoringy Nields Hall Ome Beenatgon Bae

Lions Triumph Over Ed Friedrichs in Weekend Clash

In a sandy morning league tilt at Conception Park Ten the Lions defeated Ed Friedrichs with robust pitching from Flores and Levine driving in two runs. The Portoffice Clerks beat the Knights 14 to 7 as Aguila held the Knights to 12 hits while Gilinger was roughed up. Team lineups featured Pot Conte and other local talents as managers plan future games after May 12.

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