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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1931
Page
8
A garbled OCR snippet mentions traps, shooting, and bets with ref to distances such as 16 yards and 48 yards. The text is severely corrupted, but hints at competition details, pricing, and a Belmont-like stake, with incomplete references to participants and outcomes.
A jumble of names and scores from a late edition recounts the Black Indians sweeping the series with a 8 to 4 win in the first game and a tighter finish in the second. Key figures include Pink and Felder contributing, while pitchers and batters from New Orleans and Arvin show up in the box score as the locals push for a decisive series victory.
The Geyer Plumbers led by Skala and Taralerte swept key matchups to build a sizable lead over Cloon Lecraratars and Vanstil Bakers. Individual scores show Walter Sirutl Gharien Taralerte and Gerada Kérel among top performers, with high averages and notable game results. The league preview notes next matches and prize details while lists of players and figures fill the page.
The Schuh Grocer team defeated Tex ach Oflera and Castro ville in a Sunday doubleheader. Pitchers Wilson and Uraun led the wins as key hits and fielding helped the Grocers gain a strong showing at the Hedmen linn. Castro ville’s Beare homered, and Mangold starred for Texel in a high scoring contest.
Irving youngsters win three contests as Woodlawn teams fall 2-1 and 0-1, and Brother vend triumphs 10-0. Players listed include Dolteries, Wiemer, Leniente, Leptens, Schaefer, and Asraiin amid a day of multiple games with Navarre, Rh. Finewel, and Fernandes noted among other names.
Lieut A Afilatead posted a 961 3 score to win the big pistol shoot at the Exposition grounds sponsored by the police department. Sussett took silver after a match with stead, while Capt W C Dickman earned bronze. Numerous classes awarded gold and silver medals with extensive event results listed.
At the municipal driving range near Olimogitam, Mrs Lally won the women’s event with 145 yards average, Young captured the amateur event with 2312-9 yards, and Schneier led the overall with 2681-2 yards as about 400 watched and two dozen entries compete.
The Latin Toasters defeated House tun 12 to 41 at Houlbton Sunday afternoon. The Toasters built the lead early, but Southton rallied in the seventh as pitcher Geren allowed eight runs while the defense steadied.
A flurry of Broadway buzz centers on Marlene Cloverdell and Josef Vostenberk as film deals shift. José You Bertnbore and Abr Yor Bterbbarg prepare new projects while Betty Compson and Alina Teevor romance stirs gossip. Gloria Swanson delays a film and Ursula Parrott handles script duties as Misa Parvait awaits.
The Plowboy Nine defeated Schlather Sunday in a high scoring game. Key players included White Cape and Rosa with several hits and RBIs. Pitchers Minnis and Strey contributed while umpires Tran and Lapin called the game.
Parish league results leave St Gerard's and Perpetual tied for first as Invader fell to Saints 3 to 2 in a three game series. Giraud homered for the Saints while Zimerman and Laughlin aided in the win. St Cecelia's beat San Fernando 4 to 16 with Mueller driving in multiple runs and Urlakmin tripling. St Ann's topped Sacred Heart 16 to 7 with strong hitting from Kivilo and Note.
The Sunday Afornity League results show West office taking first place by beating the Motor Cops 8 to 3. Letty Cral's All-Stars defeated Ed Erichieh tenn 17 to 0, and Milam Barbers 01 12 beat Lungborn Steery 16 to 10 in extra frames. Beers beat Terry ron on Steer diamonds 14 to 4. Worden pitched 2 three-game to give the Postoffice victory.
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