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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1931

Page

9

Derby Day at Churchill Downs Promises Muddy Track

Derby week scene shifts to Louisville Kentucky with Twenty Grand and rival horses at Churchill Downs. Up and Spanish Play lead a Western panel while Up N Rares shows mud friendly form. crowd and out of town attendees fill streets as Derby day approaches with weather and betting chatter shaping the mood.

Louisvilur Cage of Trenty Ida Greentree Falay Seel-Boe Yolling Timmy Rowe Baltiore Burl Beart Albert Domylek Thly Gallant Fox Averagus Dorses Hir Smaton Gallent Fox Sakeibim Wright Séruna Hope Sonny Whitney Finny Cone Tiopkins Jeane Bulami the Downs Heppy Connie Louisville Alwera Ani Hoota Sadifes Charles Curtis Dolly Grain Ederard Gane Fin Sampson Kentucky Kentuche New York Chicago Hunthenn Gien Thie Behmeing Earle Bande Tne Dorel

Texas League Box Scores From Fragmented Report

A garbled box score snippet details players Gullo Motewmorth Stazion and Mersey, with mentions of pitches, hits and errors. The record references Baseball actions by Conney Gwiet Caonay Thurman and Teurmens, plus wild pitches and balls in play, leaving many names unclear.

Motewmorth Stazion Mimdssryi Garmee Etsian Baer Badan Garin Atrace Ool Conney Gwiet Tasae Om Dalla Taormablen Caonay Thurman Froceuhien Soule Blanieo Bioks Sturengen Garms Stanton Borrant Thorman Davee

Rattlers End Ball Season at St Marys University

The St Marys Rattlers closed their baseball season with 12 games played. They lost three and led one. Ton Obrich led hitting with a 245 average. Fred Wender led the team with a .323 average. Fred Dike had four wins and no losses as pitcher. Captain Henry Manns won four games and had two losses.

St. Mary's University- Rattlers Mario Banes Terin Haw Annntine Rattlers Ron Eighl Toe Obrich Frost-Kneeman Fred Wender Sarker Wan Feeauu Fred Dike Wan Henrys Manns Inclder Maneavy Eax Beaton

Bell Advances to Semi finals in New York tennis

In the North Side slugha tournament Bell defeated Atthuc 6-4 0-2 to reach the semi finals. Other semifinalists include Fileard Taran Bell Jerry Lane and Davee Tones, all from New York.

Bell New York York Lerkrtey Tell Ausling Texan Yirtne Sto Vledorles

Piggly Wiggly Nine Defeats S P Clerks in Close Tilt

In a tense Sunday game at the local field, Piggly Wiggly Nine edged S P Clerks with a narrow margin. Beak and Morris led the scoring while Pienly and Glerke contributed key plays to secure the win.

Piggly Wiggly S.P. Clerks Pienly Winxiy Independiente T. Glerke Aveloce

Tom Loughran Boxes to Win In Notable Bout

The report describes Tom Loughran defeating Campolo by unanimous decision after a closely fought eight round bout. Loughran appeared clearly outfought early but surged, driving Campolo to the ropes and delivering decisive blows to seal the victory. Campolo endured punishment on the left side under the arm butcould not regain control.

Beshpold Campolo Oye Tommy Rebcca Victorio Loughran

All-Longhorn Tennis Final at University of Texas

Bruce Barnes and Karl Kamrath of Texas meet at 2:30 pm to decide the Southwest Conference singles title while Barnes and Kamrath pair up for the doubles at 4:30 pm against Marl Taylor and Lucien LaCoste, also of Texas. Kamrath and Barnes previously defeated opponents in the singles.

Coast Game Ends After Long Night in Los Angeles

In a marathon baseball contest between Portland and Los Angeles, the game stretched into the early hours, with both teams trading blows through extended innings. Abetting errors and late rallies defined the matchup as Teall from Portland and Abbett of Los Angeles led the way, while protest over calls sparked tension before the final pitch sealed the victory.

Los Angeles Portland Eller Alee Teall Pal Fea Seemeer Abbett Mmacerr

Whitneys Among 11 Hit Over .333 In National League

The article lists top hitters in the National League with averages around .333. It notes Whitney among 11 players above that mark, with figures released today. Mentions Rogers Hornsby as Chicago manager and Wally Roettger of Cincinnati, plus other players like Tavis and Worthington from New York and St. Louis.

Pinkey Walt Feeiae San Antonio Atpaog Rogers Hormbs Wally Roettzer Cincinnati Eulfield JF Hornsby Wiser New York Orvelil Ale Tavis York Taseee Worthington Baton

Leading Pros Drive Sunday in San Antonio Golf Event

More than a dozen San Antonio golf professionals and amateurs will compete at 8 o clock Sunday morning at the Olmos Basin municipal practice driving course in San Antonio. Entries include Tom Lally and several noted pros from area clubs. prize list offers six free entries and open admission for spectators.

San Antonin Beg Dios Olmosbania Macugee Ts" Cobb Uesea Tom Lally San Antonio Ered Salmans Hillcrfest Tucker Dorles Jand Edison Steele

City Major Leaguers Idle Saturday Postponement Shuffle

City Major Leaguers postponed Saturday schedule to allow travel to Del Rio for a Cowboys game. Public Service Utilities and Texas Ebiropracte college Darke main change, with a Sunday slot shifted to the public service diamond after a game between Public Service Utilities and Missouri Pacific Boosters at 2.00 pm. Jaycee Rammy bout and boxing notes fill out a busy Chicago sports page with several signings and pairings.

Maine Public Service Company Utilities Texas Ebiropracte College Dprecident Gene Seng Chives del Rio Cowboys Pierce Eaglefield Gnion GH Public Service Diamond Public Service Utilities Missouri Pacific Boosters

Guthrie Triumphs In Rough Wresle Bout At Beethovan Carnival

Elmer Guthrie, a rugged wrestler from Salt, defeated West in a feature match at Mutyl Higmund's carnival. West won the first fall after a long struggle but Guthrie dominated the second and third falls, securing the victory as the crowd roared. The bout featured wild action and crowd interruptions amid a chaotic second half.

Art Bennack Eimer Guthrie Rassler Salt Stanley West Mutyl Higmund Beethoven Guthle Guiltle Guthrie Lee Moyers Remeries Vadalu Geesti Vauolis Trallia Veleron Alan Hogar Rugged Colleyinn Ahs Manuel Torvnanileg Jock Sperdy

Leaders win amid chaotic league clash in May

A scrambled OCR led to a packed sports roundup featuring teams like Pirates, Braves, Yankees, and Tigers in the American League. Notable names include Rice, Cronin, and Cronin with focus on scores, standings, and player mentions.

Leanue Ballings Simro Avhietica Futh Yarkenn Ble White Sox Ayer Seo Sura Chagman Yankees Hung Kailag Ja Gesrig Fanhees Vtenin Enatore Cranins Senninra Aleeancen Tiemm Atenander Tigers Kebb Redfez Rice Cronin Senatoras Bimmenn Dome Anne Siiamane Adhletion Get Vie Bankers T Feroien Cores Temmean Higera

Illinois May Make Dog Racing Legal

Chicago May 16 AP reports dog racing may be legalized in Illinois with pari mutuel betting. The Greyhound Breeders Association of Illinois announced plans to seek a measure in the state legislature next week to tax a fund from each track and send funds to the state department of agriculture. It would propose no more than four tracks under a special act.

Illinois Chicago Tlinnis Mindis Mw Lim State Department of Agriculture

Howard Payne Dominates Fourth Conference Track Championship

Howard Payne teams win the conference title at the annual meet with a 72 point margin. Simmons University trails with Ned Fort and Kell Parsa among top scorers. Ariston Cottage and South Western place with notable contributions from Ste Ertwart and others.

VORA Hawael Posie Rautemers i G Te Anwial Brisshay Tay Simmons University Ned Fonrt Kell

Cy Smith Sent Home by Indians Sick Pitcher

Cy Smith of the Indians is sidelined with abdominal strains and a stomach illness. Manager Roberson reports the ailment is not serious but will keep Smith from duty for a week or two. Merritt Hubbell, a new pitcher from Oklahoma City, joined the squad at Fort Worth on Saturday.

Cy. Smith Cy Smitho Robertaon Smit Clin Wichita Bills Tom Nash Merritt Hubbell Oklahome Fort Warth

Aggies Battle Steers for Second Straight Title

Texas A&M edged Houston Rice and clashed with Texas in a tight race as the Aggies and Longhorns vie for top spot in the Southwest Conference. A late burst by Texas helped them beat Rice 3 2 after strong defense and timely hitting.

Watts Upsets Albaugh In Southern Methodist Golf Meet

In a dramatic semi final at SMU the South Atlantic golf champion Albaugh lost to Watts after a four lead-shift battle. Watts clinched the match on the eighteenth green with a long clutch putt, leaving Albaugh eliminated as the meet progressed toward the finals.

Dallas Slay Southern Methodist University O'Lacm Watls John Fitconer Watts Rewben Albaugh Watta Albough SM. A

Frenchy’s Cats to Perform in Beeville Sunday

Frenchy’s Catv head to Beeville for a Sunday afternoon event aiding the Leerilte Bees as they defend their home baseball season with a calm, lighthearted show preceding the game.

Frenchy CATS Beeville

Sprague S MU Star Breaks Leg In Season Finale

In Dallas on May 16 a 200-pound backfield star sustained a broken left leg during a late season game at Southern Methodist University. Doctors predicted a return next season. Sprague was taken to hospitals as the squad shifted into blue and red formations for a final matchup.

Dallas Texas Spragut Sratertay Southern Methodist University Ted King Truston Shane Nnties Reds Wien

Fort Worth Cats rally to near pennant bid in tight win

Fort Worth May 16 The Fort Worth Cats stay atop the Vezas standings after a dramatic win over San Antonio. Manager Phero of Fort Worth notes the squad’s strong defense and timely hitting, while Claude Robertson of San Antonio fuels a dangerous attack. San Antonio remains a pennant contender as the Cats head to Shreveport for two more games.

Fort Worth Houston San Antonio Mambger Ast Phelo Fort Wooih Claude Robertson San Atetonio Indians Kurting Wobo Carson Panthers von Mites Binsky Moe Ondor Shreveport

Sparkling Showdown Sparks Braves Doubleheader Win

Sparkling offense led by Goose Gowlin driving in four runs on singles and a double as the Senators fell. Ed Rommel scattered hits for the Reds while Pie Traynor and Del Basouette contributed key knocks. Tony Cuccinelle pitched for Reds with solid two baggers and singles, Rede winning both games of the doubleheader.

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Wrestling results highlight at Grand Rapids meet

Assoc Press summary reports chaotic coverage of wrestling events with many names and places, including Grand Rapids notables and figures from Iowa and Erie. The card notes victor lines, match results, and scattered references to athletes like Whaley, Dirodlew, SlcGill, and Slee across multiple bouts and venues.

Assoc! Press New Buel Cavatier Paterson Grand Rapids Dickle Walsh Deleia Erie Ke Dugan Louie A Fargos Starla Risenblowery

Western Betmt 5G Joverh Na Malrea

Fragmentary text appears to reference Western Betmt 5G and names or places unclear due to OCR errors. No coherent event or entities to summarize beyond these partial terms.

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