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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1931
Page
5
Ruth and Simmons vie for the batting lead as Gehrig and Ruth battle sluggers for the top spot in a star packed log. Meantime Hack Wilson and Simmons return from injuries and the Yankees and Browns push toward league marks as Cleveland strengthens its team hitting and pitching stats with key performances.
Philadelphia sluggers Virgil Davis and Chick Klein hunted the pennant lead as the Phillies pushed for the National League title. Davis hit .4424 with 31 homers and 117 runs, while Klein batted .120 and 28 homers, with Lee leading runs and triples. Terry and Adams also showed strong power as Brooklyn’s Babe Herman claimed two second-place finishes in the various hitting categories.
Fragmented box score notes show Chicago atop team batting and tied for fielding lead with New York and St Louis as several players from the Cubs Giants and Cardinals post strong numbers. Mentioned are Cuyler Hornsby Frisch Derringer and Haines among others with incomplete stat line details.
The Jockey Club bans night racing in New York with owners trainers and jockeys barred from night meets thereafter held under club supervision. Proposals for night racing at artificial light have been floated in Florida Ohio and Pennsylvania, mainly at mile tracks.
Photographs of the second Hormoworth race show Kaye Don and Miss Eng inod at Lie Belle Isle bridge area. The images, taken as a crowd watched, capture the moment Don’s boat surged into the steam and then veered, with spectators noting debris and the mechanical crew near the spot. Witnesses describe the white splash and the momentary halt in the record as the boat pressed forward, while Don remained calm in the water and mechanics nearby offered observations.
Millicent Hirsch, 14, of New York, and Georgia Roberts meet in singles with promising doubles pairing as Alice Marble and Nonsie Miller of Los Angeles advance. Hirsch and Roberts defeat Wheeler and Lishon 6-4 6-1 to reach doubles final, putting them in contention.
San Francisco reports Duster Grotler, an aquatic star arriving from Honolulu, denied he has decided to turn professional. He stated he plans to compete this weekend at the far western swimming meet and has not turned pro.
Margaret Havior of Philadelphia Pridas won the Canadian national exhibition three mile swim by twenty seconds ahead of Evelyn Armstrong of Detroit. Mira Ravior clocked 1 hour 1 minute 43 6A seconds and received a cash prize of 1000.
Schuh Grocers travel to New Braunfels to face New Heauntela Hngles at 3 oclock in Landa yack diamond. First football casualty reported in Aliceville Alabama. Rev J B McFall, 28, pastor of First Presbyterian, died after skull fracture from practice. Pole championship final saw Reyond constentive defeat Berritt Wilking 2 and 1.
In a busy Army baseball schedule at Fort Som Lingne, Fourth Infantry led by Jenny moved to first with a 1-0 win over the Brigadiers. Sperint Croops pitched two strong innings, while Wyidnay defeated Tren te-third Infantey. Myler and Zin? Myler starred for the opponents in a late twist, but the Fourth held on for victory as detailed box scores show key hits by Marshall, Wang, and Harned.
Harlanae HI LI seeks strong grid season with 40 assistants training under coaches Faralt Iobe Carson and Roy Dison. Carson and Dison led early practices, reporting back to baseball duties as season prep continued. Ma landale aims to improve on last years showing, with early work praised and a matchup against Brackenridge noted for October 9.
Art Shires leads the American Association batting race with a 387 average after Thursdays games. Tony Kubek and Clyde Manin challenge from Milwaukee and Columbus as Shires maintains the top spot amid close competition.
Muenchow Maulers formerly the Meely Wigels Unschall club travel to New Berlin for a scheduled game. They gather at Enat Ironston street and New Dranntels avenue for a 1 o'clock kickoff.
A garbled AP summary notes Temves-Clouteil chilling Cardinals pitching through five straight losses, Cubs and Phillies in contention, Blickey and others contributing wins. It mentions Larry French at Yonkers trials, and a separate line on the International Star class yacht championships opening with a field of two dozen sloops across six countries.
A fragment from the University of Chicago notes Walter Manvilds, a Maroon Nua prospect, with a fractured wrist after a trip. Mancilus had X ray testing confirming the injury. Youth not returning for a report. efforts to induce him have failed. Stare seeks line candidates for the ChitaRo squad as others receive treatment.
Hollywood directors clash over musical comedy plans with producers citing high box office costs and differing visions. Star names like Ruth Chatterton and Bebe Daniels appear in speculation, while Francis Ford Farsgon writes the adaptation and stations plan ongoing musical projects amid shifting release dates.
Yore Sept 12 news from ROA indicates Mercur back in amateur status after suspension for violation of amateur rules. Reinstatement announced by United States Lawn Tennis Association, effective for all but allows limited participation to permit resume in championship competition this year. Suspension stemmed from issues tied to prior tournament engagements.
Pitcher Ash Stillin has been sold outright to the Milwaukee Brewers, with report to report to spring training. Secretary Guy Airey of the Spuiders announced the deal on Saturday.
The newly formed city amateur athletic reveration aims to govern and foster all Joel amateur sports, address field issues, and serve as arbiration board. Directors Race and nominations noted as meetings proceed to complete organization and elect officers. Bastrop baseball team wins 9 to 8 over Liberty on the local diamond in one of 16 games played this season. batteries listed for both sides.
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