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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1931

Page

14

Opinions on Secret Notions From Damon Runyon

Runyon surveys sports and society with quips on horse racing boxing and actors. He quips that Equipoise may lose public details and notes Stribling’s exhibition bout while praising Lowell Sherman and Philadelphia boxing. The piece blends opinions on books sports and show business in a curio of early 20th century column style.

Cleveland Pas Fae Barr Mailson Square Panieu Ming Lowell Sherwith

Unclear OCR sports roundup with mixed names and numbers

Fragmentary snippets show references to teams and players like Yankees and White Sox along with numerous unreadable names and scores. The garbled text resembles a sports wire round up with names such as Robins and Cronin, but specifics are not recoverable.

Football Night In Harlingen Prep Plan

Harlingen public schools announce a football night as part of a new athletic program. The district outlines a schedule including junior high and high school teams with a meeting planned to formalize the event and word of a varsity game under the new format.

Leeds Leeds Leeds: Manero Falls to Whitcombe in Leeds Open

Tony Manero of Norwood and J. T. Whitcombe advance in the Leeds professional golf tournament near Leeds England. Whitcombe defeats Manero in the late rounds while Alliss and Lacey reach the semi finals. weather and course conditions noted as affecting play.

Leeds England Tony Manero Norwood Immy J. Ti Whitcombe Tom Harber Decbyahire Professons A. J. Lacey Fogland Manero Percy Allisa Berlin Mancre Pulltuz Allizs Eecen Alliss Manec Alisa A Lacey George Trauil Randy Com Roeber Loa Whitcombe Rite Ideemp H. Daylea Maisto Maes Galter

Florida racing bill reaches governor for approval

Legislation to legalize parimutuel wagering at race tracks moves to Governor for veto decision. The bill would tax all wagering at 3 percent and create a five member racing commission to regulate meets and track operations with local referendums required for racing approval.

Menauer Tosi BH Carlton Parrmutnet

Eagles to Play Two on Del Rio's Field

The Prafernal Cedtr of Eagles journey to Del Rio for a field game series Saturday and Sunday against the Cowborn. They depart San Antonio by rail at 8:30 Saturday morning with players Connis McKay McGee nolitu Schultze Pletcher TWidebrand O'Rhaughnessey Dinsmore Hehultze Daceeme no Aliller. Manager Jo Rleffler and Pe Flam will also travel.

Eagles del Rio Hehultze Jo Rleffler Pe Flam

Sol Joel dies. English horse owner noted

Obituary recalls Sol Tt Teel a well known financier and horse owner who died today in Newmaikal Eng. The piece mentions Derby winner Hal Toot's TMoriat of 1921 and notes Teel's era over racing and diamond interests in South America. It also lists track results and Notre Dame notes with several racing names and college references.

Sol Joel Newmaikal Eng Teel Obalar Hal Toot

Athletics Win Every Game in West Chicago 1912 Record

In 1912 Washington Senators, led by Connie Mack era, achieved an unbeaten stretch through the Western League regulars. The team opened in St Louis May 4, adding 15 straight wins before a setback, with Cleveland and Detroit among foes as the streak reached 18 games and featured notable pitching feats.

Chicago Washington Benaloré Connie Mack Whdely Feague Henry F Edwardsons Senators Tor Hey Mr. Ainek Lois Ruih Hell Tanya Chiengg Ree Tleaigh Cleveland A'S Padepia Bork Mie Finn Poston Yoxterdis Tebimphab Detroit Tadic Rommel Clevelash George Earnshaw Taofty Workington Waltop Johnson Menetors Tone Yietorioss Leng Tom Ighes Fue

Suhr Returns to Buc Lineup After Knee Injury

Suhr expected back for the Pirates tonight after an injury on May 2. He likely joins the lineup tomorrow against the Chicago Cubs. Grantham shifts from first base, Von Langeyill remains at short, Romy Mhovenow benched with a plummeting batting average.

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Extra Innings Or Nothing In Texas

Texas league action sees long games with rain delays and 16 inning thrillers as Wichita Falls, Beaumont, Shreveport, Galveston, and others struggle through postponements and marathon bouts. Key moments include late rallies, double plays, and standout pitching performances amid a stormy slate.

Texas

Baseball Roundup: Slugging Winners Across Leagues

Selma Munush hits home run and triple for Senators-Wrove in a Washington game. Jane Ruth lifts Yankees in a slump with a homer and a double against Cleveland. Warren Collins leads Browns in a 2-1 win over the White Sox. Mickey Cochrane and Bing Miller share 16 hits as the Athletics beat the Tigers 12-3.

Associated Crees Selma Munush Senators Wrove Washington Thite Sox Jane Ruth Yankets Cleveland Warren Collins Browns—Seld Med Sox Mickey Corlrane Bing Milter Athletics Tigers

Miss Orcutt the Only American in Golf Championship

Miss Maureen Orcutty of Tinglewool Nod is the sole American entered among the 1924 British women’s golf championship hopefuls at Portmarnock. Also competing are Miss Hion Diphwick who beat Cla Col in last year’s final and Miss Brid Wilken, the English champion.

Miss Orcutt Port ‘Mwarwock Ireland Maureen Orcutty Tinglewool Amery Jean Inelides Mian Tionn Diphwick Clenna Colin Brid Wilken Dallas Celar Crest Todas Nleedi Mya Dan Steventon Seteniud Mee Mesuliff

Three L A Freshmen Receive Letters At TCU Fort Worth

May 22. Charles Casper Lynn Iowanet J Darby Alot San Antonio are among freshmen to receive letters in track at Texas Christian University here. Casper set a world record in 12 6 high hurdles while a high school student at Mar Inndale high school.

L. A TCU

Reds Desperate for Ball Players With Hart In Lossed Season

Dan Thawjoy, manager of the Meds, seeks to acquire six New York Giants players to replace injured regulars. Key hurt include Macey Thomann Nick Cutlnp and Muline, with Meath out five weeks and Weismann uncertain. The team plans a Eastern trip after a string of four wins in five games.

Les Citb New York Dan Thaw Inklin Weller Meilmannn Weismann Meath Mowley Etripp Red Sakas Johnaon Aml Nairn Johnson Elrriiietancel Es Tahusan Bent Reokls Haa Pices Wren Rostov

Redwood City Racecourse Plan Near Redwood City

Plans call for a $1.1 million race track and polo club near Redwood City, about 60 miles north of here. Eugene Nor mile, ex-manager for Jack Dempsey, announced the project funded by California capitalists. Construction to start within two weeks under builder OTT De Vener who oversaw Arlington track work. The project includes stables and facilities to be built to year‑round use.

SAN_FRANCISCO COU Ratings and Polo Club Tetwood City Wugene Normile Stranager Jack Dempisog Ingre Craidl Narmile Inad Nanaile Wenern Californiy Capitaliste Ottt de Vener Arlington Whicage Havant Tir Eli

Wrestling Night Pairs Upset Results Across Cities

The Sasacinina Press reports a chaotic wrestling night with multiple matches and scattered outcomes. Notable bouts feature Tanton-Vanama stopping Teidy and Sally Anderson drawing with Count War mak, amid a flood of names, places, and scores across New York California and Kansas.

Sasacinina Press Tanton—Vanama al Drown New York Teidy Satdock Pantam Tesiih Mazon Gily Toqwea Alan Leite Waterlot Towa Outpointer Silly McCabe St Paul Mas Rehenck Town Sally Anderson Charles City Lowe Beeston Henri Glere Alontreal Ey Stesvigy Manestre California Lau Loam France Ten Eertuhe Wenry York Kant Tawis Los Angeles

Van Ryn and Lott Advance in Tennis

Van Ryn and Lott won their matches to reach the second round of the men’s singles. George Mo Lott defeated Vene Vtollard and Anitre 07. 0-2. 1-1 6 WMlenbeth Ryan and Gilly Anssoiy progressed in the women’s singles with victories over Mine and Mile.

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Why Veltman Made All South Conference Baseball Nine

Veltman earned a spot on the All-Southwest conference baseball team. He ranked second in batting with a .100 average and led in runs scored with 16. He hit 22 bases, drew four walks, and stole a pair of bases. He helped Aggie win a game by solid defense and was seen on the field thirteen times, enduring challenges at the plate.

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Doubles finals upset in confusing match pairing

The article reports a doubles final where an unclear组合 defeated the Pranco Spanish combination of Mine. The Martina, Senesity Alefrez team claimed a 5 to 1 scoreline amid garbled names, with mentions of Virginia Millonty and Philadel maize in a South Afsient context. The English pair Marr Seeley and Fred Perry were noted in a separate result at 1-6 dies.

Ie Wempn Mathieu Senesity Ie Alefrez Misa Virginia Millonty Marr Seeley Fred Perry Danbloe

Barba Faces LaBarba For Featherweight Title Fight

Kew York May 32 Up Christoper LaBarba defends his world featherweight championship against Fidel LaBarba in Madison Square Garden tonight. The bout follows LaBarba winning the 16 pound title from Andre Rous tis of France and being labeled a cheese champion by various observers.

Aleze Tinte Anoller Uel Sunde Fidel Labarba Bearl Huck Eveen Tommy Loughran Tile T Jtamrstowe Helmont Kew York Alay Christopter Battaling Tinrlford Corn Bert Madison Sauate

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