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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1931

Page

13

Argentine net stars easily defeated in tough Davis Cup ties

A garbled report details a Davis Cup tennis match where Argentina's top players, including Ronaldo Tied and Guillorome Robson, defeat American adversaries. Wood delivered a standout performance, beating Tied 6-4 1-0-2, while Bhickia battled through to overcome Robson in a three set affair.

Washington D. Gyalay Trimphan Individanda Davis Cnp Agaist Argentino Frank X. Bhieldy Wood Loth New York Jeawin Weal Farm Freeneh Meseripd Hoyd Minteh Tolay

Young Champion of 1930 Car Showmanship at Indy 500

Indianapolis Indiana May 29 Billy Arnold the young Chicago speedster who burst from dirt tracks to win the American speed championship last year is installed as a heavy favorite for the 500 mile race to be run Saturday. His Millerartz Special tops pre race calculations as the fastest car with an air of certainty about his odds. Other contenders include Cummings with the Empire State Special and Hepburn in a Harry Miller Special. The field features many veterans and a few unexpected entries in Ford powered cars. The crowd estimate could reach 168,000 with infield turnout expected to surpass past records as race week excitement grows.

Barry Hartz Arnoll Arnold Indianapolis Bos Cummings Yeho Eos Cooper William Shorts Pacific Canal Gene Vlaustein Detroit Lmios Lnak

Texas League Scores and Weather Quick Report

In a rough Texas League update, Galveston and San Antonio posted competitive scores while Fort Worth and Wichita Falls faced unsettled weather. The report notes scattered rain affecting play and unsettled field conditions across venues.

Flay Priday Ment Xn Fan Antonio Ea Haheston Moustan Fort Worth Whrevarort Dalian Wichita Falla Intfanati Tyanue Ieeay Ily Fallimere

Indy Brick Track Scoured for Race Ahead of Classic

Indianapolis oil washed from two and a half miles of motorway in readiness for the annual automobile race. A large crowd gathered to watch the 40 starters during the 10 mile qualifying run, averaging over 100 miles per hour. Evang of Evansville drives Clewis Cumminn, the only crude oil burner in the field, aiming to run the full distance without stopping.

Indianapolis Evang Evanayilie Ind Clewsis Cumminn

Hoffman to Open Alamo Course for Public Play

George Gutman, formerly with Alamo Country Club and Willow Springs, announced the Alamo Will course will open for pay play Saturday. A 50-man crew prepared18 holes, roughs, fairways, and greens while the clubhouse, tennis courts, and pool are also reopened. Gutman has extensive golf club experience.

Grorge Uatman Alamo Country Club Willow Springs Alamo Hoffman Baw Northpest Corporation Shane Kolfman

Ellison the Old-Time Race Figure Dies at 88

Chicago obituary notes Ellison 88 known as the blonde plunger of race track betting died yesterday. He once owned a large stable including 10023 Kentucky Derby winner Judge Himes. Ellison reputedly won and lost fortunes betting on races. Nearby sports scores mention Tekam Arizona League games.

Chicago Yerunic R. Allison Yeaterday Neddle Antioch Mra Anna Larson Ellison Horner Judge Himes

Sinus Operation Makes Brandt a 100000 Hurler

New York May 20 A surgeon opened Brandt’s sinuses curing a chronic condition last winter and turning the Boston Braves southpaw into a $100,000 pitcher. Once plagued by infection and fatigue he regained power and stamina, winning eight straight starts and defeating the Giants. Brandt’s home base is Spokane with Seattle early in his career, and he previously beat the Brooklyn Robins for notoriety.

Edwas Alb Sputi New York Brandt Boston Braves McKsehnie Rey Till Jean Brant Apbig Autel Han Rhokiine Rdj Neil Eall Axa Reault Giants Hose Beaves Seattlé Spokane Seattle Mronklyn Robina Robina Gill McKechle

Tribe Parade at Yoakum Opens Texas League Series

Tribe parade before fans at Yoakum as Antonio's squad closes shop until June 7. The first league game in the small city features Beaumont with Moran at League Park, part of the Tomato Lom-Lom festival. Indians win 2-1 behind Berold Car-bon who fans five and parts of the fielding miscues, as Beaumont battles back and forth with timely hitting.

Beng Berold Lobu Car- Bon Vaughn Ruta Jack “J Acroan Inter Eat Bach Jett Hamilton Dut Wink Sengullet Strork Flash Stebbine Tme Berance Beaumont Carson Pley Ned Orr de Viveiros Taylor Q Nick Les Heat Bure Nash Wateréon Eok Crazy Boppant Hwinble

Indians Box Fare Frayur

Fragmentary OCR note with scattered place names and numbers. Mentions Danville and Parnville like towns and a box event or game reference but lacks coherent context or full sentences. Unable to determine clear action or outcome from the unreadable text.

McLanahan to Panthers in Wichita Falls squad

Port Worth May 2 Pete McGinnahil, former Alreveport gulfielder, long pursued by Fort Worth Pasthera, the Pitts burgh Pirates, announced he will join the Cats in Wichita Falls Saturday.

Port Worth Pete, McGinnahil Alreveport

Execution of Jacques Borruaeve for murder in Hanover

Yesterday's Explanations reports the execution of Jacques Koehaye of Xaten in Hanover Germany for murder. The article notes the 1924 royal clemency and the discovery of a rusty wall bearing the murder method after the victim's skull was exhumed. The wall's ownership traced to Goerhave, then aged 104, with the case cited from Welirburher af Xnsien Muszug Vol 2.

Jacques Borruave Murdem Jacques Koehaye Xaten Ely Hanover Germany Royal Clemencs Hing Ernst Anariee Goerhave Welirburher Muszug

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