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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1931

Page

4

Creavy bids for POA honor at Providence

Two top golfers Tom Creavy and Gene Shute reached the final of the Professional Golfers Association championship in Providence. Creavy, a 20 year old Albany professional, defeated Shute after a tense 38 holes to advance, with Shute mounting late resistance and Burke and Armour noted as contenders.

Providence Li Sart Tammy Armour Billy Burke Creavy Gene Strazen Denny Shute Burke Miugin Pane Fe Creasy War

Boxer-Lawyer Divorce Shocks Pugilist Community

In Los Angeles a lawyer representing a pugilist pal secured a divorce. The case involved Ariand Kennel, heavies from San Francisco and Louisville, with the defendant Charlotte Payne. The proceedings referenced earlier glare and a 1927 marriage.

Los Angeles Themee Hight San Francisco Altermey Cecil Payne Louisville Tolls Canzonéri Superiore Charlotte Payne Arite

Texas league final aims for 25000 crowd in Birmingham game

Sept 10 report on a decisive third game for the championship of the Texas league. Birmingham Barons owner Clyde Manns plans to start Bob Hasty while George Washington Hayne deploys Crow in a humid, unsettled forecast. Houston’s team is favored locally as Texas league superiority over the Southern Association is cited. attendance capacity around 20 522 with bleachers at 10000 and grandstand seats filling rapidly.

Fomaton Southern Ixsuclation Birmingham Barone Clyde Mfiinz Bob Hasty George Waerington Hayne Curyen Crow Houston -Hill Houston Tesay

Eagles spring new talent on fans

Engia darkfield star Melugin leads Brackenridge against Gonzales as new talent shines. Martin and Melugin throw and run for multiple scores while Brackenridge struggles with penalties but preserves a rallying victory over Gonzales in a high school Friday night game at League Park.

Melugix Engia George Marin Blond Euriday Brackeorige Magles Conzates High School Martin Indigivle Jong Drokze Ymin Melugin Jones Joors Jo Yarda Selugin Ible Stants Gonzales Hin Xéovice Abe Brackenridge Gonzalez Terriers Billie Reeves Garzalse Easies Mely Bovrser Beackenridge Plass Wuzenn Tlemevee News Pensl Hes Breckenridge Lenis Chereed Vargas Fegle Eri Bed Manning Yuns T Feidas Nis Ty School Gere Tineuns FEA Georgy Melagio Havstituttory Haker Engiard Castane Jan Roles Arid

Casper Stars in T.C.U. Win at Texas Military College

Casper’s TCU team routed Texas Military College 45 to 0 on September 19 in Font Worth. The article notes Caoper and several players as stars, highlights a strong passing attack, and mentions upcoming games against North Texas Trackers and a B team showing progress. Additional notes include marriage licenses and local notices, with hospital references and public records scattered throughout.

Font Worth Charley Caoper Harlondale Exhalblete Birdie Shred Bovory Buster Stamnen Fucs Phelps Doc Lune Rc Torsayer Texas Military College Dores Perkins Bud ‘Taylor Jack Jangdon Tay Bulldogs Seere

College Grid Teams Swing in Action

In Dallas a busy Saturday opens college grid action with several openers. Stanford faces West Coast Army seven and Oregon State meets Willamette on the Pacific coast while Texas Christian and Rice clash with Denton Teach er and hisg erille leaders respectively in the Southwest. Utah and the eastern huntslling teams prepare for night games as St Vincent meets Latrobe Pa and Virginia battles Roanoke in Charlottesville.

Associated Press Pacific Coast Stanford West Coast Army Oregon State Willamette Southwestern Teuders Texas Christian Rice Denton Teschers Hisgerille Utah Rocky Alountain Orden Kane Eluseng Davis Ettins St Vincent Latrobe Virgin Roanoke Charlottesville Virgin Military Hampden-Sifner Sewanee Jacksonville Teachre

President's Cup Regatta Under Way in Potomac Race

Washington D C Sept 18 The fifth annual President's Cup regatta featured the main event a final heats for the golden trophy awarded by President Hoover next Wednesday. The day also offered classes with about 100 entries and the secretary of the Navy cup race. El Largarcon driven by Rear Admiral Reiss led a heat against six rivals before a strong showing from Hotay Tursy. The two standout boats dominated the day's gull cay racing.

Washington, D. C Potomac River Hoover Iwo Segcon

Exterminator's Dad Found Dead in Stall at Keeneland

In Sept 1924 at Lexington area racetrack, famed Exterminator sire McGee is reported dead in a stall at his home stable. Motive unclear. investigators note possible foul play or accident as authorities and witnesses recount past earnings and lineage.

Ainglon McGee Etatlionaire Lerding Big Omoles Mra Charles Whitney Testo Bere Les Abyar Ubi Haw Lees Stallian

Uvalde Outfit Topples Kerrville in Sweltering Clash

Kept, Milbjv Uhr sinks late shots as Uvalde defeats Kerrville 19-0? Coach Keeling's Vivy biah Amerile. Milriday alum passes and drives amid chaotic play. Wilwin eyes golf cleanup, aiming to dethrone Glenna Collett Vare in upcoming event.

Uvalde Kerrville Tmdhdare Milbjv Uhr Fokei Glaus Yielore EQRE Keeling Vivy Biah Amilere Fletechines Aetevou Tirtricg Finbey Wilson Buffalo Enid Wilwin Hobbs Tanca Feminta Wolf World

Eagle Sub Notes To Referee In Game

A fragmented report describes a substitute named Eagle leaving a note for the referee about penalties and lineup duty. The note mentions card charges and yardage, aiming to avoid extra officials, and references a system used in another conference.

Headlocks Overwhelm Roberts in Exposition Grounds Bout

A rambunctious Friday wrestling card at the Exposition grounds featured Bulldog Roberts losing to Hilly Edwards after Edwards controlled the match with repeated pins and escapes. Wakefield and Rattan delivered fast exchanges, Pfeiffer enjoyed a main-event victory, and suspicious crowd-pleasing antics peppered the night as Edwards finally toppled Roberts.

Ralph Hammonds Exposition Grounds Lyal Hilly Edwards Kansas City Roberts Mike Howard Stecher Siteve" Rattan Tully” Wakefield Wakefield Raltans George Graig Stanley West Jack Mitchell Vieforee Les Pfeiffer Ede Rauerta Edwards Roberis Rohtan Rattéa Almeo

Wilds Lagor Playoff Set Hits Hill Country Finale

Wilds Lagor and Lean Texas face Llano Frederickawarg in a semifinal clash as the Hill Country split season concludes. The winners advance to a championship series showdown at Veederickeburg with Bundux aiming to claim the title.

Wilds Laagor Lean Texan Repe UN— Llano Frederickawarg Wlanera Veederickeburg Bundux

Mickey Cochrane Rated Top Baseball Catcher Of All Time

Universal Fortice Eporte writer Joseph Rogers compares Mickey Cochrane to Wilson and Maneuso, rates A’s catching as strong as Cardinals, notes Heving and Palmisano as capable backups, and emphasizes Cochrane’s throwing and overall impact on the 1930s era behind the plate.

Joseph 8 Heving Palmisano Wilson Bancot Heving Palmisnac Cardinals Athletics

Alamos Keep Bank Honors Baseball Championship

Alamos Keep Bank clinched the Bank league title in San Antonio with a 1440-1 victory over the National Bank of Commerce on Friday. Banksian and Taylor powered a slugging attack as the Commercials were swept aside, while Tastor Naylor Slater and Kaxelhors contributed timely hits. The Alamos now prepare to face the Dallas champion in North Texas in a decisive rematch.

National Bank of Commerce Alamo Nationals San Antonio Banksian Taylor Tastor Naylor TH Slater Kaxelhors

Aggies Show Stuff in Texas Practice Scrimmage

The NM practice session features long runs by players Domingue Viurmee and Kinzling as the Aggies plan for a near opener. Malone injures knee and may miss a week. September 2 sees a Kyle Field game against Foothallorn with Tartelen and others expected to start. Roadwork and training also dominate Chicago prep for Rehonf.

Aggies Texas Frenchy Domingue Viurmee Port Arthur Tioh Kinzling Moustan Texan Aggies Sam Hounton Coachery College Dvar- Gate Hontari Knight Dog Treorkata Ghorirg Malone Datlag Prac Aggina Fmthoontorn John Tartelen Eller Kyle Field

Poloists Picked to Win US Open Title

US poloists in Westbury Nova Scotia favored to win the United States Open at Meadow Crook. Stephen Sanford’s team led by captain Manuel Andrada from Buenos Aires faced Senta Paulo’s lineup with injuries. Alfenda Harrington out briefly, Roark captains team with Pat Roark among world’s top players. Play starts at 3:30 p.m. EST.

Westbury Senta Paulo Stephen Ledilic Sanford Meadow Crook Tony Manuel Andrada Star Hock Buenos Aires Cmusetet Alfenda Harrington Nelion Epill Snedrada Hurcicants Sanford and Caplain CT Pat) Roark

Army outfits start series with two games set

The Ninth Frontier and Second Field Artillery brigades begin a seven game series with a 4:15 start Saturday at Length Park. A second game is scheduled for 4:15 Sunday. Lieutenant Edmonson notes daily games at League Park until a champion is decided while the Ninth Frontier pursues second half honors, trailing Second Field Artillery.

Nfonte Fiehler Alley Brigade Army Teagacatarle Length Park Edmonson Athletic Af Worton Slonston Honora Field Artillery Brigade

Fight Results From City Arena Amid Chaotic Card

A garbled list of fight outcomes and participant names from various locations appears, naming contenders such as Lampe Baldl enington and Cameen Nedi along with scattered city references like Denver, Fla, Ga, and Chicago. The text lacks coherent results or dates, but implies numerous knockouts and matched bouts across multiple venues.

Students Prepare For New Collectives At High School

Despite jumbled text the article shows Vavney Smiram and local high school students rapidly organizing for two collective events. They are preparing to repair equipment and practice, including golf ball training, as part of a school effort in New York.

Vavney Smiram N.Y

Amerigan Teale enmdacigs at New Forte Washington

Fragmentary OCR reads like a 1920s sports dispatch. Mentions Amerigan Teale, Rave Yagi Phnadelshth and New Forte Washington at Detroit. Nearby references point to Cleveland and Towton events, with scattered city names and places.

Enmdacigs Washington St Tous Et Neerane Tw Cleveland Towton

Tom Estell's Outfit to Meet Mexco Nationals in Semi-Pro Clash

Tom Estell's Tenns League All Stars travel to Ic'elock Saturday for a semi-pro showdown with Mexco Nationals at Var Daule ntnd ium. Sunday the teams clash again at 10 am and 3 pm with "Chee Chee" Perez, signed by San Antonio Epillais, facing Fatian Kowalsky Malls City. Perez has 12 wins this season and is tied to Fo e-Rendos. Estell's lineup includes Koe- welik, Carron, Ketel, Hlebhing, James, Plachkamper, Anderson, Riseholf, Naso, Tunsmine, and Hoggess. The event's final details remain variable.

Tom Létell Mexco Nationals Toen Ic'elock Var Daule Ntndium Mhece Gies Sesmen Chee Chee" Perez Cererity San Antonio Epillais Facea Fatian Kowalsky Tne Perez Hat Foe-Rendos Jose Naranio Cierre Mexita Nitehers Hlebhing James Plachkamper Anderson Riseholf Naso Tunsmine Hoggess

Mac Burnett Faces Albaug in 16 Hole Final Match

Mac Burnett and Reuben Athaleh meet in a 16 hole final for the championship of the conval Synons amiateue gale tourna ment at the Hrackenridge park course fyndny. Postponed due to Turdele rns down with Iu. Afternoon round set to start at 11:30.

Mac Burnett Reuben Athaleh Champlonshty Conval Synons Amiateue Gale Hrackenridge Park

Dempsey in Reno to Get His Divorce

End o f Nev Sept 12 reports heavyweight champion Dempsey plans to seek a divorce in Reno. He will resume a barnstorming tour and may be granted a default decree from Estello Taglor after failing to answer the suit.

Dempsey Reno Endo Nev Undi Torinne Teno Marthrest. Ie Fstello Taglor Ag Phe

Horses Parade and Banquet Tribute at 19th Floor Event

New York hosts a gala honoring Joseph E. Widener, Belmont Park owner and Weather Association president. The scene features horses on a hotel 19th floor, knights of revelry, and a staged Belmont miniature, with mounted police and a fox hunt tableau. Lord Derby sends a cable praising American racing.

New York Lsurougabre Honus Joseph E. Widener Luk Weatheater Racing Belmont Park Manhattan Pin Foi Jeanx Port Jay Cadeson Bndh Fox Hunt Lord Derby Rzclg America Atlantic Ag

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