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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1931

Page

13

British Choose Seven of Ten Cup Stars

The selection heads by Captain Whitcombe includes Archit Compton Jolly Abe Mitchell Fred Hobson Ernest Whitcombe and WH Davies with six others to be added after the Southport Tournament. George Duncan missed selection despite captaincy last season and Walter Lien remains a strong contender for the final seven.

Ryder United States Coliiaus, Hin Dise Tudny Goltera Capt Charter Whitcombe Archit Compton GC. Jolly Abe Mitchell Fred Hobson Ernest Whitcombba Charles WH. Davies Wallaway United Emniuatum W. G. Davies

Bass Breaks Mack's Jaw in Philadelphia Title Fight

In Philadelphia on May 1 Eadie Meek from Denver defeated Mack’s junior lightweight title claim in three rounds after a powerful punch fractured Mack’s jaw. Boas dominated with hard right hands, driving Mack into the ropes and forcing an early finish as the crowd watched in shock.

Thiladelphia Eadie Meek Denver Cale Wirsel Philadelphia Venn Baas Boas Oit Colorado Collegian Mack Minke

Earthquake Problem for Golf Solons

English golf experts were asked to decide if an earthquake should count as a legal stroke saver after a ball sank during a putt on the fourth green. The incident near Manchester caused protests and a partial ruling from St Andrews authorities. No injuries were reported as the tremor shook several towns.

Manchester Eng Alain St Andeer's Manchéster

Lanier Juniors top Folgur Allen Poe in baseball clash

Gonzales struck out 10 and allowed five hits as Lanier High beat Folgur Allen Poe on the Lanier diamond. Teammate Daubled and singled. Poe’s Zimmerman and Sed contributed singles. Thomas Nelson Page led a 3 2 triple tie for leadership after a late win against Batzis on St John’s Seminary diamond.

Conzales Lanier Hite Lo Folgur Allen Poe Gonzales Dominguez Thomas Nelson Page Sidney Lanier Cver Chandler Harris Batzis St. John's Seminary Caz Castaneda Page Horugli Unrcig Pilcher Pape Lanelefe Guerrero Pedraza Catehgr Kester Whorlstep Schneider Elret Anke Tuna Dabt Newman Hoough Pitcher

Box Scores From Monday’s Major League Games

fragmented box score text shows names such as Hartel Whitney and Brandt. mentions pitchers Carroll Johnson and Fexert. multiple incomplete lines reference runs, hits, errors, double plays, and innings. reading issues obscure full results but highlights Hartel heroics and notable mentions of Whit ney and Dastell among others.

Dastell Fret Whitney Nergser Worthing Hartel Ron Brandt Malem Hanes Philadelinia Borcon Bare An Salle J. Hillolt Tirandt

Major Baleam Edges Tent in Fort Sam Houston Club Tennis

Major Baleam rallied to defeat Tent enant Cole in four sets in the Fort Sam Houston Officers’ tennis tournament singles, after a nearly three-hour battle. In doubles, Brian and Cole beat Tent tenants Haptana Ave Muck.

Balsam Fort Baleam Tentenant Cole Sam Houston Officers’ Club

Sparklers Shine as Sox Defeat Athletics in Low-Scoring Tilt

AP report notes Urbane Dickering tallies three hits including a home run and three RBIs to spark a 7 4 win over the Athletics. Ed Brandt loses despite strong relief. Giants and Browns also win as season pace quickens with strong pitching and timely hitting.

Associated Press Urbane Dickering Sox Athletics Ed Brandt Wraves Clarence Mitchell Giants Tobpine Terry Mel Ott Iranklyn Walter Stewart Browns Cleveland Indiana

Hornsby Hints At Clash As Cubs Slugger Hits Homer

New York May 5 One of baseballs bitter feuds grows between Rogers Hornsby Cubs manager and Wek Wilson center fielder amid rumors of mutual distrust. Hornsby hits a homer and leads the league with 300 while Wilson reportedly sulks, and Hornsby battles for attention as Cincinnati falls 13 to 1.

New York Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs Wek Wilson Chaim Non Wilway Ian Wee Ko Roger Weighty Chile Obs Seroml Chicago Toading Clack Wilton

Main Mermen Lose In Meet At University Pool

The Main Mermen fell to Texas University by five wins to three as the Texas team swept five of eight events at the Y. M. C. A. pool Monday night. Gardner, Leake and Leake led the Main team with two firsts and one. Gardener won two firsts, Leake one, and Weaver, Lester and Main Avenue shared seconds. Time noted in several events, including the 2 minute 41.1 second 210 yard dash and the 4 3 0 second 10 yard dash.

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Baer to Fight Johnny Risko in 10 Round Public Bout

The veteran Baer is billed as favorite as he meets Johnny Risko in a ten round heavyweight bout at a public arena tonight. Risko expects to weigh about 202 pounds while Baer anticipates around 203, with both men building toward the clash as other amateurs and pro names loom in the backdrop of the show.

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Moody eludes reporters on Wimbledon entry report

In San Francisco on May 5 a rumor circulates that Mrs Moody May defend her Wimbledon title held since 1927 amid limited confirmation. She reportedly wrote to officers of the tennis club, suggesting possible entry though verification is unclear.

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Brackenridge Holds Spring Grid Drills

Brackenridge Engleria conduct spring football practice with preliminary drills and limbering exercises. Claude Kellam said sessions will be short due to travel weather, with light equipment and shoes issued. Pacific Coast League schedule mentioned.

Brackenridge Engleria Ature Eeple Tell Claude Kellam Kellam

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