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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1931

Page

7

Indians Fall To Fort Worth In Sluggish Showdown

Indians visit Shreveport and stay in a low hitting contest as pitching holds firm. Dick Maeve and Stebbins tally three of the Tribe’s hits, while Fort Worth’s Brown and Perry spark early offense. Errors and late rallies shape a tense, error‑short game with decisive moments in extras.

Tee Tribe Mom Dick ‘Maeve Fork Worther Antonia Ale Towine Flarhammr Benton Atole Sanguinct Stebbi Iros Moore Stebbins MrCibe Lefty Aleig Fort Worth Monk Edwarda Brown Perry Stein Cor Yooneys Sileia Satur Werth Krauss Recond Jeft Lau

Unclear OCR Sports Box Score Items from Sunday Cards

Fragments from a historical newspaper page show names like Waner Maranville Cantwell and Seibold in a box score style display. Partial lines suggest baseball play events such as hits, bases, and outs with scattered team names and player mentions.

Bobby Jones to Work After Golf Movies

New Orleans report notes Bobby Jones will shift from films to work after Mollywood projects. It claims his golf career will be limited to weekends and that a dance firm now dominates monitory matters.

Jones New Orleans Bobby Jones Mollywood Bobby

Riot erupts after batter felled amid taunts in Kansas City game

May 18 191? riot breaks out as Dutch Zwilling fights Jack Hyatt after a punch that felled the batter. Umpires and police restore order as players and fans clash. darkness ends play with the game tied in the seventh.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues Milwecker American Association Dutch Zwilling Blues Jack Hyatt Ear City Act Shires Waukeve Metel Garland Buckeye Rraukee Cenl Asal United Farble Burlay Zwilline Walfori

Printers Lead Paper League Remains in Front

The Fight Printers, pennant bound, moved ahead after a 1009 victory over the Pressmen in a clash reported from Englefield where Saim Wosnig’s hitters and timely defense aided the win. The Cops Chasers also won, defeating the Sterrotsners as Aleman and teammates fueled the late rally.

Risala Englefield Wosnig Wwinnera Antterson Woseig White Gillin Walker Tur Sterrotsners Mwey Steveos Aleman Scoreos Dwikins Thictpane Nell Terinkamo

ACKERMAN'S OUTFIT WINS IN A LATE TITLE GAME VICTORY

Report of Ackermann's Outfit defeating Becretnot's Americans 28 to 8 in a hard fought contest. Key players include Tugier Kuer Tel Ackermans and Carlin for the winners with Degitr and Keelel scoring for the losers. McMahon coached the Falls team, and Selvin, Be eased forehead led the Americans with several noted efforts as the game unfolded with standout defense and scoring bursts.

John Ackermann Fred Becrrenot Simdas Ing Tugier Kuertel Ackermans Carlin Carrie Degitr Keelel Ackermann Ree and Wilkeys Amereats Boots Alberman Baste Ackerman Dorie Rati Atkeronam Here Gerdt Girer-Lsee Hee Carter Nome Supe Carseset Kuehl Itenderaen Dounle Yf Selarin Acwepman Heve Berke Srwlte Co Mosea Innlege Orden Terenot Eit Gorton Rura Pereno Gerden Pét WeMahan Usin Perenut Mraahea Perenot Ly MeMahon Uy Tench Zea Cm- Pires Teville Ard J. Whittan

Dean Defeats Todd in Dallas Roughhouse Baseball Play

In a Texas league tilt, Alfred Todd and Dean clashed as Houston beat Dallas 7 to 1 to halt a skid. Dean, returning from the Cardinals, battled Todd into the ninth inning with punches exchanged after a near-retired at bat, Todd earning a single knockdown before the fight ended.

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Jackets Down Wildcats 10 8 in College Game

Tae St Anthony College Yellow Jackets defeated Fiorlaulale Wildcats 10 to 8 on a Sunday afternoon. Kippee and Yarod pitched for the Jackets while Howe went the distance for the Wildcats. Key plays included a pair of run-scoring hits by Maclelt and Tivera. St Anthony's moves to face Brooke Grld Cadets Wednesday and seeks additional games before school ends.

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Perez Fans 24 in Two Games Sparks Local Baseball Action

Perez fans 24 in two games as Eagle Beagiators beat the Aydcite Indian 5-3. Mendes pitched well, limiting scoring and keeping the totem at five bites.

Eagle Beagiators Fagie Mendes

Lang defeats Bell in NFAY net final upset

Jerry Lang, former Columbia captain, ranked No 23, upset Bell in the NFAY net final. The match concluded with Lang winning 7-0 6-2 6-3 after a lengthy battle, as details from York dated May 18 describe the North Ble Tenary singles tournament.

Jerry Lang Bell NFAY York Columbia University Apaet Becurley Lell New York Aulin Buniar Mach Houte

Young race driver seriously injured in accident

Bill Heisler, a two year old automobile race driver, was seriously injured in an accident at Hawthorne Speedway on Friday afternoon. Heisler, married with three children, is from Los Angeles.

Servier Angeles Bill Heisler

Barbers Face Loss In League Ballgame

In a Sunday afternoon tilt on the Cimber Beach diamond, Garza led the Barbers with a three run homer in the second inning as Liberty Gasser tallied nine runs. Pitcher Dae rick threw the complete game for the Barbers while Trauton, Epp and Perrenot started for Gansera.

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Americans Set for Davis Cup Tie in Montreat

SEW YORK May 18 The United States Davis Cup team to meet Canada in Montreat includes four young players Bronk Shields Sidney Belo Gregory Maugin and Clifford Sutter with non playing captain Vernon S Drenthe. They arrive today and will practice at the Montreat Hospital club in the afternoon.

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Tilden Whips Winnie Again in Pro Match Series

In Chicago on May 19 William A. of Philadelphia defeated Vincent Richards in a best of five professional title clash. Tilden won the first set, Richards threatened a comeback, but Tilden secured the final two sets to clinch the match.

Cmicago Wiliam Philatelphia Lotlay Oll Sly Vincent Hichards Vinnie Richart Lanky Fein Jennia

May Hail New Boxing Champ

May 18 UPI reports a title bout in Madison Square Garden this Friday pitting Fidel La Barba against defending champion Primo Cannizzo in a featherweight title challenge. Hartford’s Battalino, former holder, is mentioned as a contender with experts predicting a possible rematch outcome. The boxing card highlights strong punchers and notable matchups amid a crowded schedule.

New York UPI Rana Rue Buttalino Hartford Conn Linle Andee Noutis Fidel la Barba Aradison Squire Garden Ta Gorka Francia

Oldfield to Start in Indianapolis Race

Thames Oldfield, famed automobile racer, will start the field in the Indianapolis fifty mile event to be held May 39. He is expected to challenge rivals including Minih De Palma, a leading driver from the 1919 era, as the race extends over the 300 mile distance.

Condell and Unknown Paired for Friday Bout

Condell and Unknown face off in a Friday night bout at Beethoven hall. The match headlines a card featuring top contenders and a likely title shot scenario, with promoter aiming to feature two top middleweights and determine the stronger challenger.

Condell Beethoven Hall Alorx Relph Hammonds Fuek Nichale Lee Del Weestler Nichal Este Vadalli Loca Tatian Lighthears Ales Hammonds Lee Myera St. Louls Playelone Mackey Camel Fom Columbus Ohtada Hammonds Fx Orle Headrick Maline Mubllewrighy Jfeadriele

Pigeon Racing in Texas Captures Open Road Race

A detailed report from San Antonio describes a long distance pigeon race from San Antonio to Austin, led by Alfred Dietzel and William Reiter with Alfred Dietzel winning the top loft title. The event covers about 190 to 800 miles, with rain delays and strong wind conditions shaping the standings and performances from the Lone Star Firing Club and related teams.

Yttha Lone Star Firing Club Mae Mitred Divtret Hin Binck Auliesar Nanraeen Abe Ban Antonia Sand Neloek Senay San Antonia Auallo Alfred Dietnad William Rateer Peterteg Oy Wiliam Retler Mtven Paul Minnesota Fan Antonis Mtien

Noisy American League contests feature several players bold

In a cluttered summary of a baseball doubleheader, mentions of players such as Bunna, Cochrane, Elmenenk, Maan, Dalia, Boley, and Haas appear alongside scattered phrases about home runs, RBI, and pitching. The text lists multiple names with unclear roles and dates, suggesting a recap of results and performances without coherent structure.

Wen Buna Cochrane Elmenenk Maan Aduler

Berry Hits 'Em for L. A. Amateurs

Johnny Aird manager of the De Luxe Cleavers claims city amateur hat trick honors for his team. Kerry posts strong league stats with 18 games 12 runs and four doubles. In a nonleague practice game he shines with four hits including a homer, a triple and two doubles.

Johnny Aird de Luxe Cleavers Eam Coffee Lear

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