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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1931
Page
4
A garbled 1931 era report depicts fans blaming Gabby Street for a World Series defeat and discussing ticket prices, expected gate receipts near 105000 for today, and historical series totals. It notes Johnny Martin’s return as a public figure, talk of scalpers, and lingering tension amid Card players and managers in a period tone.
Brackenridge and Harlandale traded blows in a high energy football game marked by stellar drives and key plays. Brackenridge keeper Melugin kicked several points, while Harlandale’s defense stifled many Eagles advances, with late surges and a disputed goal-line sequence shaping a tight final.
A fragment cites Liberia as a republic in West Africa under scrutiny by the League of Nations. It recalls a 1904 odd practice under President Wavelay printing water currency for an illiterate population, with denominations shown by animal pictures.
In San Antonio, Chick Sauer barely retains his title by battling rival Chick to a 16 minute draw. The brutal bout features heavy holds, tense crowd reaction, and referee involvement as both grapplers display skill and endurance amid a chaotic arena atmosphere.
Fenner anchored Saint Paul’s defense as Rochester’s Internations, Teague Shempians, and Ray Stare led a 5-3 win in Friday’s final game in cold weather before 1227 fans. Stare, with 20 victories this season, baffled AA champions as Jack Numberto and others heated the crowd with intermission antics and a lively arena atmosphere.
Main Avenue High’s Buffaloes defeated Del Rio High Wild Cats 6-0 in district 12 play. Nine Buffs were injured, including backfield stars, as the win came with a costly hospital list. Key plays featured Powers making the decisive touchdown setup by a long block and reception. Del Rio’s passing totaled 126 yards on seven completions while Main connected on four of 11 passes for 53 yards.
The report notes Ninth defeat at Schreiner with players Murcell and Cagle contributing in a rough game. It mentions West Wain patraneily and Meier instituting plays, with key distance and passing by Fountain to Johnston. The narrative covers multiple periods and references a victory over the Ninth and a prior win by the Till Country edlezistes over the Twentythird Infantry.
Coach Wary Hamilton leads Stanford figures into a show on campus days. The report notes a flawed teaching approach and mentions Glen Ware known as Pep, with reference to a Del Rio event and a late afternoon edit.
Coach Troy Stallings leads the Cubs from San Marcoy Cap list Academy to meet St Anthony's Yellowjackets on their field at 3280 after a week’s rest. Bill Albright Dutch Deossen spearhead the backfield. Captain Davis Vubert Cooper and John Soletle anchor the line as the team seeks improved form following a tied opener. The Yellowjackets opened with a 60 win over TL M1.
The page lists St Anthonys starting lineup with positions and players including Aan Mfurces Kenny Hurrall Tanzarsky Couper Thackett Pineko McLaughlin Dally van Leva Raedaye and notes substitutes such as Kt Anthougn-Br moon Keromriting Walch Buckley Verderamé Mohenstein Marcy Golfroy Green Mahollan Watch and others. Additional names Ban Matecs Steed Stella Scewart Artusy Halstead appear as substitutes or reserves.
The Spirit of Notre Dame showcases Notre Dame football legends Layden Crowley Steblreleran Carriden Mulling OConnor and Walkh with actual game scenes and star Lex Ayres. The Contant photo feature screens at the atalextic theater next Thursday, depicting the Ancy Notre Dame clash from that year.
A garbled OCR style record lists numerous teachers, schools, and teams with scattered scores and locations. It references East central Otle, Detroit, Texas, California, and various colleges with mixed numerals, indicating a broad, unreadable sports and instruction roster.
Stobert Moser Grove starred as the pitching ace in the sixth contest, guiding the All-Americans to a 7-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Pepper Martin earned glory for the Redbirds, but Grove’s sharp work and supporting hits sealed the win before a crowd near 40,000 at Busch Stadium, evening the World Series at 3-3.
Chicago dispatch reports October 10 that Donte Gash re signed as Chicago White Sox manager 49 hours after Jewel Ens was removed from the Pittsburgh NL post. The club accepted the decision. Urban Enber, veteran pitcher, may be a replacement. Many others are under consideration.
In a hastily arranged practice room sequence St Marys Academy Seconds defeated Westeyan 130 with notable errors and uncontested plays. Millar and Dyken each contributed runs while Williams caused two more on a fateful fly, as debuting players fumbled opportunities and an errant throw altered the momentum.
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