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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1931

Page

8

Heavyweight contenders prep for Exposition bout

The article notes 175 pound limit for Sauer and a weigh in at o'clock Friday after Hammonds stated the fighters are within the heavyweight range. It mentions Tulidag Roberts and Leung cher as roughstuffers and references Dirks from Fresno slated for his bow in a fall showdown against an opponent yet to be chosen.

Ude Chick Hough Os Chanson Hammonds Tulidag Hoberts Leungcher Boek Geapplers Mickey Voald Dirks Powad Fresno Cabl Flicks Taos Semumentis

Fort Sam Houston Polo Teams Split In Opener

Fort Sam Houston representation in a polo opener saw the Air Corps side scoring four goals to edge the Fort Houston team. Key players included Lt Cusack and Dererk with multiple goals, while Captain Brork lead the Fort Houston defense. Next match Wednesday features Fort Forton Whites vs Air Corps on Harbord field.

Fort Sam Houston Air Corns Fort Houston Airms Tineups Art Sam Honstan Antenimt Cuseck Bork Wick Wain Brith Tiedenant ‘Erly Aaster Rededant Breudti Amnjor Perton L. Np W. OH Crale Capk. Lawton Lien H.C

Old Laurels to Templeton in tense high school polo clash

Templeton edged a hard fought high school polo match as Winston Guest led with smart plays and late fourth quarter defense. Despite Waterhey High’s surge in the seventh period, Templeton protected the lead behind Phipps and a sharp defense to seal a 7 to 6 victory before eight thousand spectators.

Westoory Atehevel Phipps Telo Frore Thome Hitchcock Iglehart Templeton Mitchael Ebippa Winelow Devereux Dilbura Tayronng Guest

Rodeo Cowboy Bob Meeks Injured In Ames Event

Cowboy Bob Meeks was injured Sunday when his horse tripped during a rodeo in Ames. He was transported by ambulance to an Austin hospital with reported injuries. The rodeo attendance included exhibitors and spectators, with officials noting Meeks as the sole casualty of the event.

Bob Meeks Austin Ames Meeks W. OT Zack) Miller HR. Saanders Sanatonie Morica

Untitled fragment on baseball derby winner and police action

Fragmentary text references a baseball event and a police officer, with unclear details. Names and specifics are obscured by OCR errors, leaving only partial mentions of a Bunion Derby winner and patrolman.

Wrestling Champion of the World in Ancient Greece

The article recalls Milon of Croton as wrestling world champion for four decades and holder of Olympic and other games honors. It notes his legendary strength and a later tale of a shepherd named Tilarme defeating Vic at the Fidari river in the fifth century. It then mentions a Sir Ripley reply card for Believe It or Not inquiries.

Milon Croton Greece Mexia Tilarme Vic Fidari Ripley

Foul Hit Lawsuit Over Eye Injury From Cubs Game

A Chicago man sues the Cubs claiming a foul ball injured his eye. The suit seeks 350 000 dollars from the team alleging negligence by players and stadium staff. The filing notes the incident occurred during a game in April with the ball fouled into the stands near the photo of a coach and others. The case references prior events and local legal actions, with further hearings expected in October and November.

CUBS Chicago Paul Warner Chicago Cabs Pune Marie Kyans Waser Kruck Hee

Fred Frame Wins Sixth Race In Row At Wooderridge

Fred Frame of Tax Angler clinched his sixth consecutive victory by winning the feature event at Wooderridge on Sunday. Title winner Winn of Kansas City finished behind Frame in the termite gate race. The day also featured the Cerulla Cowhage defeat by Basle Vass Hoagie in the main standings.

Fred Frame Wooderridge Tax Angler Fannie Uy Woodlridge Tit Winn Kansas City Arcana Eagle Cotulla Texas Basle Ceding

Missouri Aggies Clash In Early Conference Prep

Bruised from weekend upsets, Missouri and the Aggies brace for the first Big Six conference games. Missouri hosts the Texas defeat hangs over practice as Oklahoma Nebraska loom while Kansas State, Navy, and others schedule nonconference clashes and regional tests this week.

Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Lincoln Nebrasta Slonttaig Northwest Ren Ice Kangak Viet Taskellin Town Stare Detroi Detroit Fowann Morningside

Mexico Club Dominates Two Games in City Championship

Mexico Nationals swept a doubleheader in the city championship series. Jerez and Pera starred as they defeated Fraternal Order 12 to 4, with strong hitting from Talay and Nunez. The teams are set to resume play next Saturday for the title. Umpires Rolle and Mey officiated.

Weezer TeAtases Oraweston Wieets Nune Naylor sMueker Bacew Nailansla Rolle Mey Doarnace Tachtenrrobane Bie Dleasa Mizen Meadan

Matthies Slicers Take Narrow Win To Lead Standings

Matthies Slicers win a tight 5-2 game at Public Service Field to stay within one game of first place as they topple Dixie Sports. Petrich Merchants’ power hitter dominates with a fourth homer while Alamo Pointers soar 10 to 0 over Dibble Sports. Box scores list pitchers Eckhardt, Sheridan, and Johnson with several players contributing multi hits.

Fenchy'n Cate Teague Seuders Dixie Sports Public Service Field Claude Cockrell Jack Smith Smith Matthiea Merchants San Petro Park Petrch Ron Sre Alamo Pointers Dibble Painters Matthies Nlosers Petra Park Marchants Eekharat Laurea We . E. Dison Matthies Steern la Ackermann C. Peene Mortg Shreidan Poabe Merchanta Matthin Juan Runa Patsth Beene T. Morin Borin Sheridan Conrad Jobusee Grainger Morin Darrenes Hil Boam Euche Swinson Peche Suchy Jonnaon Rechy Cruck Suche Josnsan Nanney Ellot Herde

Beaners Fall Short Against Watwood in City Series

Chicago news recounts a rough game where Watwood, a White Sox catcher, suffered a beaning scare and later played through an injury. Malone, batting .280 last season, shows continued form with a .701 average in recent showdowns.

Chicago Pat Atajone Elly Ianstot Tnlinny Watwood Watwood Tt & Hospital Aif Malone Jeanie Malone Yraterday

Artillerymen Meet Fliers In Post Series Clash

The Second Field Artillery Brigade, champion of the league, defeated the Fifth Cavalry of Port Clark in a three game weekend series. They prepare for a three game set with Be Kelly Wield Pligss for the crown at the post stadium starting Wednesday at 2 30 p m. The Brigade won Sunday games 86 and 80 with Jimmy Broughton starring, after an earlier Sunday win Gh with a late inning rally.

Field Artillery Deigade Chaniions Fifth Cavalry Port Clark Kelly Wield Pligss Jimmy

Laurel Race Track Aids Unemployed Fund

Laurel Maryland October 4 Laurel Park opened its annual day meet with a contribution to the unemployment fund. About eight percent of all bets placed through parimutuel machines went to the fund as gate receipts. Dowie Mayre de Grave and Pimpi continued their spring campaign with a total of 12 26 percent realized.

Laurel Mil Alenx Maryland

Caristner and Snyder to clash October 12 in main event

In Llano Texas, Caristner and Snyder have been matched for the October 12 main event. The card features a two bouts format with plans for six rounds to decision. Llano wins two: central Texans baseball champions sweep Maxwell in a doubleheader. scores 14-2 and 20-2.

Caristner Snyder Lois Gel W—K Chreracr Akeon Swaun Snyder Tarige Heaesgeithia LLANQ Llano Texas Bo — Theduno Cowhoya Maxwell Aenren Marcell

Southwestern title race to start in Dallas

Texas university teams optimistic after a 70 to 0 win over Missouri. Longhorns sit atop standings and eye Rice clash. SMU Mustangs favored to beat Arkansas Razorbacks at Fayetteville. Aggies versus Hawkeyes expected to be hot. Horned Frogs projected to crush Austin College. Tulsa and Dallas games on schedule with Century link noted.

Texas Rice Arkansas Iowa Dallas INS Texas Uniyoreity Tronghorns Missouri University Otler Longhorns Owls University of Oklahoma Southern Methodist University Mustangs Simmons Cowboys University of Arkansas Razorbacks Fayetteville Mustangs Teren Aggies University of Tawa Datlax Tex Tovicalions Aggie- Hawkeye Terot Chelelian Onivernity Horned Frogs Austin College Bort Worth Daslor Centenery Shreveport

Poth Dohcata Clinches League Title In Pitchers Duel

Poth Dohcata clinched the championship of the Time Doner League with a 2 to 1 win over Falls City Athletics on Kenedy diamond. Letty Bob Voth allowed four hits and no walks, while Kowalik yielded six in two runs. Pothcats benefited from a triple by recipient in the third and a later RBI single to seal the victory. Falls City won the first game of the three game series.

POTH Tesas Poth Dohcata Kenedy Falls City Athletics Letty Bob Voth Bon Kowalle Athletics Kowalik Wells Aren Pothcats Falla City Pilerezyi Oitt Dlunau Te Kowane Rralwinnk Fahines Mewslix Aivlen

Local league schedule and shop sales listed in town notices

The town reads announce the Actchants No. 1 league starting winter play Monday night with Glass A Dowiera and Giyester Ben Antonis. The Ladies' Team dances and a flags event at 1 delock Thursday. Merchants Week No. 1 schedules games Sunday night against Joy wh Dine lama. A push for morning sessions and free tea for ladies from 1p to 12 eclek on weekends.

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Ormsby and Seguin Split doubleheader on Rock Quarry diamond

Ormsby and Seguin split a doubleheader amid thick protests. The first game went to Deuabe B, while Seguin won the second in five innings. Both teams faced protests during play and plan a meeting later in the week. The afternoon action featured tense moments and disputed calls.

Grimsby Chevroletn Beguim ‘Heers Seguin

San-Tex Barbers Take Two In Weekend Contests

The San-Tex Barbers secured two wins Sunday at Seal-field beating Scenic Loop in the morning game and earning a second win in the afternoon. Key players included Piet, Papin, F. Penn for the Barbers and Pete, Bonenevniz, Calderon for the Tigers, with Mendex and Valdemyr also contributing.

San-Tex San-Tex Harbers Seal -Field Tigers Gene Delgada Salon Cattersen Piet Gatue Papin F. Penn Pete

ST ANTHONY MIDGETS TIE TROJANS IN HARD FOUGHT GAME

The St Anthonys college Sliders battled the Junior Profs on the college gridiron Saturday afternoon in a tightly contested match. The Midgets, though outplayed at times, showed spirit and fight. they next meet the Mark Twin A team at 6 oclock Wednesday afternoon at St Anthony. Father Norns seeks more midset games. call Woodlawn 628.

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