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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1931

Page

5

Twain Sprints To Victory In City Aquatics Meet

Reported results from the Light Sports series show Mark Twain’s team triumphing in a near finish as swimmers piled up points. Thomas Nelson Page placed second in the girls event with 10 points, while Nathaniel Hawthorne led boys with 14 and Joel Chandler Harris contributed. Other standings include Edgar Allan Poe and Ralph Waldo Emerson in various events at San Pedro Park and Brackenridge Park with total scores reaching 44 points. Coaches Kowaleus and Kowaleus aided the day’s proceedings as results spilled across multiple events and divisions.

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Silent Rattan Loses in Cincinnati in Three Falls

In Cincinnati on May 28, San Antonio star Rattan from Texas wrestled Salt Lake City and Dinh in a two to three fall match. Rattan won the first fall in minutes, used a flying scissors for the second, and fell in the final fall inside two minutes.

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Powell Signs with Omaha Western League Club

Ray Powell, former Boston Brave outfielder, signed with the Omaha Western club. The left handed hitter will report Saturday after being announced by owner Barney Burch as a free agent.

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Boxing and Wrestling Results From Across Cities

The report from Associated Press coverage lists multiple boxing bouts with outpoints and knockouts across cities including New York Baltimore and Newark plus wrestling results from Toronto Chicago Philadelphia and more. It notes various fighters by name and weight class with scorelines and finish times.

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Baseball players and teams in a fragmented 1915-era box score

Fragmentary OCR lists players, teams, and batting figures including Cardinals Phillies Braves Yankees and Pirates with scattered surnames and numbers. Reads like a score sheet snippet noting Cronin Benatori and other names amid team references and early 20th century baseball terms.

Cambridge Student Wins British Amateur Golf Title

In Devon May, 22-year-old Martin Smith of Cambridge University defeats De Forest to win the British amateur golf final by one hole. Smith receives 250 pounds and a potential 1,000 pound bonus for entering next year’s finals, plus 13,000 dollars in prize money.

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Human Seal Featured in Y Swim Show at Annual Tour

A performer billed as EMobawk, 58 years old, known as the human seal, showcases underwater feats at a public event in San Antonio and on a North American tour extending to Florida and California. He performs amid vaudeville style acts, including twisting, vertical dives, and surface spins, drawing children to poolside demonstrations and a public show on Saturday night.

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Brooklyn Robins Rally Over Phillies 3 2 to Reach Fifth in NL

In a rain-affected National League game Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 3 2. Datty Vance pitched seven hits to earn the win as Brooklyn climbed to fifth place while Starling contributed at bat and the crowd witnessed a tense late rally.

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Puckett FEE Decision Unfair in League Title Dispute

The Texas Interescholastic League left the regional baseball title open after ruling no contract existed between Brackenridge and Fal furman. Coach Manor Puckett of Brackenridge voices dissatisfaction, citing evidence he says supported a contract. The Eagles, defending champions, argued for a decision, while the committee declined to award the title to either school.

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Night and Day All Alike to Cats in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Cats split a doubleheader with Houston, winning 13 on Friday afternoon after a late rally and dropping the night game 2 to 0. Dick Whitworth threw his seventh win of the season in the day game, while Dick McCreey pitched the night game for Houston, handing Dizzy Derom his first loss since joining the team.

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Bowling Ebrasea % Ranbas 8 Lincoln Neb

Event notes a bowling result from Lincoln Nebraska on May 23 with a score showing Ranbas leading by eight pins and surface homes mentioned in passing during the report.

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Michigan and Ohio State Favored To Win Big Ten Track

Michigan and Ohio State, each with strong contingents, led in qualifying for the Western Conference track meet at Dyche Stadium. Ohio State’s Jack Keller and Michigan’s Eddie Tolan brightened hopes with top marks while Wisconsin tied for wins in field events. Nebraskan trials and Big Six meet coverage followed, highlighting Grinnell and Drake in the Boissourt Valley finale as contenders for the conference title.

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Through the Window to Star George Bancroft Film

Hollywood notes report George Bancroft will headline Through the Window, produced by Paramount with a long term contract in process. Joseph is cited as handling publicity and legal angles while Martin Flavin talks of collaboration. Cast chatter includes John Boles, Clara Bow, and Berg Shannon with industry figures and events in Los Angeles.

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Lott and Van Ryn Reach French Open Semi Finals

George Lott Jr and John Van Ryn, a Philadelphia doubles duo, advanced to the semifinals of the French hard court championships by defeating Ireland’s John Bowe and Ian Coullos 6-0 6-4 6-2. The English pair Bunny Aveton and G W Kingsley also moved to semis, beating South Africa’s L Raymond and P G Spence 6-2 6-0 6-3. Mrs Van Hyce was knocked out in a later round.

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Frost Bank Team to Play La Coste in Sunday Match

The Prost Bank baseball squad meets La Coste club at La Coste Sundar with Freddy Weston added to strengthen the Hawkers at third base. Washington State edge over Washington University 79 to 53 in a Friday contest. Arizona Texas Teague notes and Phoenix-Tucson scheduling appear in local sports blurbs.

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