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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1931
Page
18
Fort Worth Sept 4. Eleven two year old horses bred and used in Dexag will compose the field for the second annual Texas Trevis Futurity at Arlington Downs on September 19. The six furlong race replaces a week of racing previously held at Arlington Downs.
In memory of Teljeo Lieut A Ulstead and Alex Goodin local target shooters who died last week in an automobile wreck while returning from pistol matches at Camp Petry Ohio. The Drosha field pistol shoot for the Army qualification course of the National Rifle Association is scheduled for Sunday. The competition will be held Sunday September 13.
The Mexican Nationals prepare for a week on the field series with the F. E. Mueller Cow Thess at Garrett field. A Sunday 3 o clock game opens a doubleheader, followed by a Monday twin bill. Both teams boast winning records. Nationals lead in games won but have played more games. Ace Perez leads Nationals, while Eddie Mueller stars for the Cowboys as they vie for city crown.
National League notes the Cincinnati Reds are contenders as Col Don Howley praises their strong club. Cubs defeat turned into a lopsided loss with Adair and Jenkins producing hits. Pirates beat the Cardinals in a rain-shortened game, while Osbourne’s pitching is described as key for the Reds surge. The Mets and White Sox are also mentioned in minor context alongside league action.
In a fast paced baseball game at the National Bank Commerce lines, Frost National and Nat Bank Commerce slugged for hits. A first inning triple by the Commerce club sparked a four run burst as Krost National battled, while strong defense from Schachig and clutch pitching from Mollenkamp kept the game tight. Slow fielding errors opened a late gap for Frost, and the visit of Empire and Gray added to the tense finish in the American Association grounds.
Army teams clash with Ninth Infantry Manchns at Camp Bulli while Brooksfield meets the Pliers in the Army Baseball league. Highlights include Johnston’s home run and Mirbeth’s two hits, with Slater pitching and Griffiths closing as Sonnier fielded well.
In Camonga California railroad agent Leonard Smith went deep sea fishing off Geenn cide yesterday. After mistaking a large fish for a possible treasure he found his watch still ticking inside the fish’s body. He reported the watch continued to run, leaving an unexplained mystery. Independence beat Joplin in a Western Association game with Springfield defeating Pert Smith as a standout performer.
Craig's Athletics faces YMHA in Brackenridge Park at Polo Field No 2 Sunday morning. The Sunilly Morning league clash features Lolty Grass's Atilinles and Young Men's Webrew Association squad in a high stakes early game.
GROCERS BOOK ONE announces a Labor Day weekend beeball schedule with Moglia Growers hive and Lockwood Eagles. Games slated Sunday at 10 am at Ben Pedro and 2:30 pm at Polo Field No 2, featuring San Antonio Americans matchups and talkee with Ta Fame Shelters. Article reads like a fragment of a local sports notice with busy weekend plans and multiple team references.
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