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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1931
Page
9
The San Antonio Light reports the boys' singles tennis second round delayed by court conflicts. The spring event, part of the annual high program, was postponed from Tuesday to Thursday afternoon. All matches will resume when courts become available.
May 5 41 Aggies beat University of Vexma to take first place in the Southwest conference baseball race. Baylor Bears sit third with seven wins two losses as schedule shows Texas, Rice, and SMU ahead in coming games. Aggies’ youth starlets Bell and Mitchell lead offense with Belrink and Dell also contributing in a high scoring win for the Aggies.
The Hawks prepare for a Tuesday game against the Mexican club Na Honals as Perez returns from injury and left-hander Migloe hones for the contest. Abe Nations and Gonzales will share bull pen duties while Andrews is out with a broken hand from Sunday.
The report notes Frazier of San Antonio, a standout athlete, slated to start in the Southwestern Conference meet at Worth. Preliminary heats open Saturday with 10 officials listed to supervise finals as the meet moves toward completion.
Fans buzz over the masked mystery The Winknewo who has appeared on Ralph Hammonds cards for several Fridays. Rumors place him as a Sauer relative or Greek cook, yet no one can ID him. He has not lost a fall and faces Cyclone For of Dallas in a four man event with Fox aiming to unmask him in San Antonio. Semi finals feature Stanley Weal vs Silent Glenn Condell. Eddie Challenger was defeated quickly in the recent bout. Leo Myer of St Paul, Farmer Vance of Boire Titho and Ayers v Cordett provided earlier action.
Edwards debut sparks Indians as Ed wards drives in runs and a late rally carries Shreveport past Tulsa. Williams, Hamilton and Stebbins contribute key hits while Moore, Moulton and Pate mix in control on the mound amid errors and a tight late innings showdown.
Washington Senators stretch a surge with wins in American League play as New York Yankees stumble, Browns halt Indians, and White Sox edge Athletics. Nationals' win count climbs amid pitching and batting highlights across multiple clashes.
A garbled report names players and officials including Monge, Marerce, and STaithine with references to nunits and priests. It mentions Stokbinn, Manua ve, Soutien 43 aan 6M, and a list of umpires Kang, Tylon, Colfer. No clear game result or coherent event is discernible.
An unclear clipping reports Wade of Beaumont released by Oakland amid unclear names. Charles Ware appears as an elder or official, with references to Texas and Naka, but the text is garbled. The item seems to note a personnel change or release by Oakland involving Wade and Beaumont connections.
Lewti Deane, known as Strange Lew, loses the bout to DeGlane when Lewis is disqualified for fighting. DeGlane wins the fall after a controversial sequence. police escort and athletic commission inquiry follow. Lawey, Lewis's manager, disputes the decision while DeGlane’s camp discusses a rematch and charitable share plans.
In a muddled box score from a Texas game, Relph and Medwick drive the offense with multiple hits and drives in runs. Several players register two-base hits and stolen bases, while pitchers Hansen and Perry are noted for their struggles. Umpires Haail and ho- oversee a game that ends with a Houston win and scattered defensive plays.
In a community update coach C. McCuttel says the squad aims to raise about $1000 to cover travel to a Midwest tournament. Players Mab and teammates listed include Diapers and Mant gnats as supporters while school officials confirm plans for the trip and fundraiser events next Friday.
Incoherent sports notes mention American League games and team matches against Brooklyn Chicago and Washington with scattered city names. Western League standings show Topeka Des Moines and Oklahoma Day referenced.
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