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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1931

Page

17

Phillies Aim for third straight pennant in rough season start

The Phillies stumble early this season as rain and rough play hamper their path to a third straight American League pennant. Grove and squad faced tough weather in St Louis while Detroit and New York battled through chilly conditions. Simmons homered again, but pitching inconsistencies and late rallies kept the outcome in doubt.

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Fort Worth Texas League racing results amid mixed scores

Fort Worth hosted Texas League events with Allen scoring 43 in a 10 run showing and Wiehlis Palla notching five as Galveston and Dallas teams posted varied results. Reilly from Antonio led with six, while Shrevenore and Gutvaation figures appeared in satellite contests at Port Worth.

Fort Worth Fourute AwWrent Allen Eve Pots Tuentay'n Reilly An Antonio Wiehlis Palla Galveston Heaumsat

Antonio Indians Hit Impressive Win to Open Trip

The San Antonio Indians on their northern swing opened with a 2-0 victory over Wichita, led by Cy Smith who earned his fourth win by allowing nine hits and striking out the opposition. Hamilton and Sanguinett contributed on offense as San Antonio built a three run lead in the first inning and added later. they face Fort Worth next on their tour before returning home.

Wlchita Fats Sam Antonio Indians Wichita Fils Shisugi Houston Shreveport Fort Worth Loo Smith Cy Smith San Antonio Wichita Ore Ant Seogeiner Stebbins Gullic Flask Scheml Amilton Orr Wan de Vireiros Siaggle Sanguinet Hamilton Alice Heath Fingkniper Divorita Damilton Jon Ridwards Badge Gollic Puss Bork Worth

Camden Nags Net 221 250 at Auction

The report notes auction results with total receipts of 221 250 and individual items selling at high prices including 419 000 for Ol Kuanunn and 12 000 for Pricaty Bird. It references track operators in Kentucky and New Jersey and mentions a list of names and horses connected to the sale.

Daxington Johnson N. Canien Ture Associalion Kentucky Njincia Bend John May Whitney Alr Ol Kuanunn Mitre William Tin Pant Montgelier Te Tion View Pricaty Bird Implaght Brigade OW. Aubrot Aminpolia Atri

Mrs Hill Medalist Miss Dix Runner Up at Dixie Open

In Alabama May Al Frith led Tithanore and Caanteychick's women to strong showings as Mrs Fl fourth and Miss Verkirm six strokes behind. At Culro, Texas, Gquero combined with C Kilanian for a decisive win over Yorktown Country Club in inter club play. Ninf earned top honors with white garb.

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Texas League Box Scores Amid Odd Scribbles

Incomplete box score fragment with scattered player names and dubious events. Mentions pitching by Durham and Mamiin, base hits by Locpp and Wurhes, Rams and Cotter involved in fielding, and an unclear final pitch sequence. International League note shows Newark at Montreal with unclear result.

Moran Tohln Fritzz Womeraya Eessemine Huahes Amien Moltts Walta Pritt Cuble Playa Cotter Evan Tobie Te Fritz Te Taylor Mradows Macc Mite Rong Mamiin Jhend Inninen Aft Rolings Jana T Marrow Mopray Bo Bux Meadows Ind Malind Bane Faxmane

Farrell and Sarazen Sail for England

Golf stars Farrell and Sarazen depart for Britain to compete for the Open title at Carnoustie in Scotland. They sail on a world tour layover and will face strong field at the British Open links.

Hee Wall Carnoustie Bratland

Abilene Christian Wins Fifth straight TIAA Title

Abilene Christian College clinched the Texas Intercollegiate Association track and field meet, edging North Texas State Teacher by five points. Records fell as Adams, Gray, and Lawrence starred in sprints and field events, with Abilene’s team posting multiple conference marks and wins in events led by record runs and jumps.

Bill Parker Boorta Weller Denton Texas Abilene Christian College T. I. A. A. Chine Abilene Christian Fron North Fexas College of Denton Daniel Baker Barcos Stet Stephen J Austin East Texas State Pointe Kingsville Lawrence Abilene Christiant Hlarlos Honora Allilelex Abilene Christi Tenchitt Abilene Teachmen Abilene North Texas BEA Adams Chris Turedlay Gray Abilene Christian JMG A. Mrerg Texan AL Toil Sneila Rais Tans Ftchell Culpepper Jorden Hurdies Sin Marcos AOL Christian Foliage Rds Amd Fiehl Acoring Fisehoe Bunting Sam Lovato Wank Scross Fischer

Squawk Over New Ball Begins in Big Leagues

In New York on May 12, the season opens amid debate over a new baseball ball. The National League faces controversy as players and officials discuss why the ball seams differ and affect pitching and hitting. The thinner cover on the National League ball is blamed for changes in batting and pitching effectiveness compared with the American League.

Sid Mercer Vaterreel Servite Rigen New York Jess National League

Texas Seeks Three Titles This Weekend

In Austin the University of Texas aims for three Southwest Conference titles as the season ends with baseball at Rice and Rice A. The conference meet and tournament are set in Austin with the Longhorns favored in both singles and doubles events. The event numbers and exact matchups remain uncertain, but UT seeks a strong finish and multiple titles this weekend.

Austin Texas University of Texas Athletic Team Wales Rice Has Longhorns Ivan Age Gles Tur

Americans Shine In Southport Pro Golf Open Standings

Southport England May 14 Four Americans led by Horton Smith posted solid scores as the $75X event opened. Kirkwood and Maneri tied 72s while Por nexa and Horton Smith held 71s. British winner Henry Motton shot 70, with Syd Wasterbrook at 73 and George Duncan struggling at 70. Other notable scores included Tomnaro Genta 73 and Mareo Churit 72.

Southport England Horton Smith Jon Kirkwosut Yong Manere Joe Pornesa R Biser Cra Henry Mvatton Syd Wasterbrook T. W.K. Davies George Duncan Tomnaro Genta

Rangers Rally to Beat Cubs 9-0

San Antonio Junior College Rangers forged a big sixth inning rally to crush Ran Murcot Baptist Academy 9-0 at Linnea Rd. Braver went 3 for 3 to pace the Rangers offense while Wie sparked the surge. O Quinn Dezel and Pattonneh added key hits as the Rangers finish their season with upcoming games against T. Mf. 7 and St. Mart'n Thornley.

Frank Datten San Antonis Junior College Rangers Ran Murcot Baptist Academy Linneard Wie Junior College Braver Rangers O'Quinn Dezel Pattonneh T. Mf

Police intervene in ring during wrestling bout

Officers entered the ring to break up a rough wrestling match between Jim McMillen and Dick Daviscott as the crowd yelled foul. Referee Katan Mote ejected the policemen, resuming the bout which McMillen won in seven minutes amid officer presence.

Katan Mote Jay Eini Jim McMillen Dick Daviscott Iba Cyclone Burnn McMilten Fleen

Prizes for Driving Contest Announced at Golf Course

Manager Cobb announced prizes for a night driving contest at the municipal golf course in Ohio. The awards include a 12 gauge shotgun and other stakes. longest drive will win a special prize. The event is open to all ages with no admission fee.

Steiteler to Join Fredericksburg School Teams

Fredericksburg Texas May 18 The star Texas Aggies quarterback and Southwest Conference pole record holder Tiarchy Steiteler will play football and track at Frederickalin High School replacing junior kingholder. The move signals a dual sport addition amid local football and track growth.

Fredericksburg Texas Texas Aggies Tiarcy Steiteler Frederickalin Thigh School Wo Kingshooter Hecate Emlire Jimme

Wrestling Bill Promotes Friday Night Card at Leetlaven Ball

Promoter Halph Hanmowils completed a recalling card for Friday at Leetlaven Ball. Main event features Stutey West versus Guthrie with a midcard bout between Unknown and LenS ers, plus a three-fall semi main. Other matches include Lime Vadalfilin versus Ham monds, Aba Boys against Ti a tint for one callar, and Bowmuel Hernandes versus Jack Chitti in openers.

Halph Hanmowils Hae West Leetlaven Osege Aryl LenSers Ste Lon Yepetation Ifammendy Radhate Lim Taust Ayelone Vox Bin Oreste Ubis Lime Vadalfilin Tie Hammonds Aba Form

Texas Y swimmers top San Antonio in meet at Gregory Gym

Texas Y swimmers defeated San Antonio Y in a meet at Gregory Gymnasium by a wide margin. Texas set a conference record in the 400-foot relay and dominated breaststroke and freestyle events with athletes Leake, Winslow, Gardner, Irvine, Hindlney, Runigy, and others contributing strong performances.

Texas Leake Winslow

Braves-Pitched Reds End Doubleheader with Fifth Straight Loss

In the first game of a doubleheader, Cincinnati Reds pitcher leads a high-scoring 8th inning collapse that sinks the Braves. The nightcap sees the Reds again victors as Trailblazers score late to seal the win over Milwaukee.

Ed Grandi Braves Reds CMG Deathcote Dow Birfey Grove Athletics Hell White Sox Bite Bent Worth Tigers Ilix Bath Tigas

War Westnesdar at Cleveland and other league actions

In the American League slate War Westnesdar faces Cleveland while Weahladow and Shilanetema host Ghicaan and At Tanin. Kew Vure and Pilshurel play in At Tanin while Paianetonin meets Mag Wethradny and Bostonal gets Getvsit.

War Westnesdar Weahladow Cleveland Shilanetema Ghicaan Kew Vure Tanin Bostonal Getvsit

Abilene Wins TLAA Track Meet in Denton Texas

Abilene Christian College won the Lyandoth annie Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association meet in Denton. Abilene scored 72 points, Denton North Texas Teachers College finished with 41, and Abilene claimed the title for the fourth straight year.

Denton Texan Atilene Christian College Texas Inteccolegiate Athletic Association Tursilar North Vesnz Callrze Abilene

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