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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1931

Page

9

Randolph Field Receives Brooks Field Football Talent

Randolph Field absorbs a transfer of Brooks Field football players as part of a broader Air Force concentration at Randolph. The group includes Lieut George F. Kinzie and several West Point graduates, with about September 12 projected start date. Carl W. Darkmark is noted as a standout from the 136 all-American team.

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Perry Vines Battle Again in International Series

Perry and Vines renew duel as 18 year old Perry meets the British star at the Corisan town Cricket club in the opening Saga play of the Anglo American series. The feature singles match overshadows the silver singles and the doubles pairing of Brugnon and Housseins against Perry and Hughes.

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Flatonia Tomato Loop Victory Sealed By Wildcats

Flatonia Wildcats defeated Eltinger Bike on their home diamond as Agricola struck out 10 and four batters hit in rounding the bases. Hilingey scored on a late cross plate after two outs, nearly stalling the comeback. Next Sunday Flatonia hosts La Grange Demonax, season champions, at the local diamond.

Geacon Plsttonia Wildcats Eltinger Agricola Hilingey Dows Flatonia Ustir Focal la Grange Demonax

HENNESSEY RETAINS MICHIGAN LAURELS IN TENNIS TITLE

In Harbor Springs Johnny Hennessey of Indianapolis defended his Mid State amateur tennis championship with a dramatic five set win over Horris Cottes hall of Des Moines Iowa. The match, one of the closest in the event's history, finished 6 7 13 11 7 9 01 6 4. Indianapolis resident Catherine Well won the women's title in a separate match.

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Living Gymnast Whitlark Performs Daring Acts

Reports describe H Whitlark, a new acting gymnast, performing for crowds twice daily with two double trapeze routines. He tours the Middle West with a circus, delivering daring acts once seen years ago and draws attention as he travels tomorrow toward the Lagless Swimming Championship and related events. Sir Ripley will reply to inquiries about the paper’s heliave cars and related topics if sent a self addressed envelope.

Po Lee Wo H. Whitlark Afc Mr. Whitlark Ripley Enidoge

Texas League Box Scores From Our Crib Note.

Colonial OCR fragment reports box scores with scattered team names and player initials. It references Philadelphia, New York, and Pittsburgh related contexts, with partial scores and exhibition games noted among various line items and misread words.

Dixie Series Umpires Named In Texas

Lee Ballantoni and Ziglar Sears were named by President J. Alvin Gardner to represent the Dixie Series umpires. Houston, the Texas champion, is poised to meet the Birmingham Carons in the fall classic, with Gardner and John D. Martin planning a joint meeting to arrange the series.

Wichita Fats Texas Lee Ballantoni Zlgar Sears Tras Jeague Woplies J. Alvin Gardner Houston Birmingham Carons Southerm Scsociation Ieaders Gardner John D. Martin Southern Association

Battalino Postpones Shea Bout to Septem ber Fifteenth

Hartford dispatch reports world featherweight champion Battalino postpones the Shea bout with Peddie Shea of Chicago to September 15 at Floriss stadium. The title clash was set for September 1 but delayed to allow extra prep time. Shea previously fought Battalino in January in a non title affair.

Battalino Shea Hartford Conn Tiatlalino Peddie Shea Chicago Floriss Stadium

Free Wheeling Hupmobile Compared With Any Car

True value shines when you drive a Free-Wheeling Hupmobile and compare it with any car at its price. Experience smooth handling, dependable performance, and economical operation that outpaces rivals in real world use.

20 Will Seek Men’s Swim Laurels

Toronto September 1 The 15 mile Canadian national swim marathon draws top North American professional swimmers with more than 15 000 in prize money at stake. Weather and water temperature will influence the field as 52 to 80 degree water is reported. Mark Nelson Fort Dodge Iowa led the pack in the physicals and aims to repeat his title with many past champions returning to defend their laurels including Gorge Young Eddie Keating Ernest Vierkoetter and Biss Marsnrex Regior.

Toronto North America Lea Lake Ontario Mark Nelson Fort Dadgt Towa Nelson Gorge Young Chialina California Eddie Keating New York Ernest Vierkoetter Germany Biss Marsnrex Regior c Indelphia Bor

Thursday Card Set for Downtown Wrestling Stadium

Promoter Lesle Stevenson confirms Thursday card at the downtown wrestling stadium. Bobby Novack of Cicero Itl will appear in the prelims with Net Rodger. Main event pits Joe Renn against Stenkens Newoff from Toledo, while Fay Wolff faces Lev Mosers from Dallas.

Lesle Stevenson Brad Bobby Novack Cicero Itl Net Rodger Novock Stevens Joe Renn Stenkens Newoff Toledo Ohi Fay Wolff Shreveport Lev Mosers Dallas

Tigers and Giants Shine In Close Wins Over Braves and Browns

Sparklers Wesley Ferrell of the Indians Heb White Yor drove in five runs with two homers a double and scored once. Tau Gelvig of the Yankees homered in his thirty eighth big swing as Ame led the league with three hits. Fred Fitzsimmons and Clarence Mitchell pitched well for the Giants in a 3 to 2 win over the Braves and another strong effort in a 4 to 2 victory. Red Sox beat AthToAalto Alexander in a tight game as Tigeete drove in four runs for the Tigers in a win over Browns.

Wesley Ferrell Indians Tau Gelvig Yankees Ameran Hiaxes Senators Fred Fitzsimmons Clarence Mitchell Giants Braves Woys Afhlet Red Sox Tn D AthTo Aalto Alexander Tigeete Intour Suns Tigers Dbeowne Sloa

Warner and Thorpe Collaborate on Grid Movie Project

Gleng Warner, Stanford University football coach, and Kim Thorpe, famed athlete once coached by Warner at Carlisle, supervise a film series in Palo Alto to trace football from early rough play to the modern game. The educational motion pictures will depict equipment and rules evolution for later teaching use.

Palo Alco Calif Gleng Warner Atanford University Kim ‘Thorpe Hom Warner Carlisle

Army man captures Leech Cup in shooting meet

Corporal W. A. Battertons of the United States Marine Corps wins the Leech Cup at a national rifle contest. Wetted by Grau and HY, the event features a 1000 yard Fenara stage with a mix of military and civilian competitors. The match unfolds over two weeks at Peoria, Illinois, with Gunner participation from Qanition, Va.

Grau National Fiftn W. A. Battertins United States Marine Corps Qanition Roexible

Dean Voted Most Valuable In League

Jerome Dizzy Nrsh of San Antonio swept the Texas league MVP with 3 votes, earning a Labor Day presentation of a $100 check and the honor. Houston writers named Garey Seph second with 15 votes, while Ray Hartelift of Shreveport and Dirk McCabe of Fort Worth followed, with several San Antonio players listed among the vote recipients.

Jerome Dizzy

Comish Deals Out Penalties In Amateur Baseball Row

The arch amateur baseball commission withdraws Public Servite Utilities from organized play and plans to penalize officials for contempt. Commissioner A A Keemer calls a meeting at 6:13 pm to hear Roy Keck Riley Starks and O P Wilkerig as witnesses while tensions rise over alleged contract tampering and a signed player under an assumed name.

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Yankees Lose Despite Two Home Runs in Tough Loss

Ambiguous mid season recap notes the Yankees failing to win as home runs by players from base cleaning attempts are mentioned. The Athletics and Senators are cited in separate games with the Yankees struggling to secure victories and conceding late runs.

Ward to Look Squad Over Friday Ahead of Debut

New coach Jor Ward and wife Mrs Ward inspect Tan Aumvler UH eight high school football candidacy ahead of a Friday practice. They traveled to San Antonio Monday with household goods and will issue equipment Friday as Ward begins drill preparations for the season start next week.

Tan Aumvler Ueight Jor Ward Exaa University

Major Leaders Watwnal League and American League Highlights

Fragmented report lists leading players and stats across the two leagues. Notes include punchy names like Terry, Glamis, Davy, Gehrig and Ruth with run batted in, doubles, stolen bases, and pitching mentions amid a garbled rhythm of 1920s era baseball terminology.

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