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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1931
Page
6
The piece recalls Gabby Street, famed catcher for the Senators and later manager, praised for his defensive genius and leadership behind the plate. It quotes Johnson on Street’s exceptional arm and game-calling, and notes how teammates recalled his chatty, steady influence and his pivotal role in the club’s success during the era.
Houston Texas Hearge Buflalo led a 2-0 shutout as Dizzy Dean struck out Ray Caldwell in Birmingham. The series remains tied at 2-2 with Houston using Dick McCabe or Jimmy Walker to pitch next. Attendance stood at 33,500 with gate receipts around $52,909 and Texas league shares projected.
Racing highlights include Whitney ambles and Payne Whitney victories in major purses totaling over 220000. Also notes Baseball with Rochester pennant bid, Dizzy Dean shines, and national amateur title events. Tennis and track results across cities, plus speedway updates and a few late season finishes.
Reuben Albaugh rallied from one down after 18 holes to defeat Burnett 6 and 4 in the afternoon to win the Byrnong golf tournament at Deadend ridge park. J Tune edged De. BW. De Heres 6 and 4 in the fourth match.
Llano Cowboys beat Frederickburg Giants 16 to 0 in the opening game of Abe Hill County Baseball league. Blnerver and Sanders combined for 24 hits as Llano capitalized on errors and misplays by the Giants.
In a chaotic report from Chicago, Burke and Sweets er defeated Jones and Dawson. Bobby Tones and Johnny Caweon, both from Chicago, were defeated by Tilly Turke, national fgen champion. The event at Bronxville featured Turke and Tens Sqreeleer. Tramson led with 70 while Jonen scored high.
Archers led by Elbert Wheeler posted a total score of 432 in the American round at San Peden Park during Sunday’s event. Grorby took second with 40, while Taithee Bo had a lower score. The next shoot is scheduled for 2 o'clock next Sunday at the range, with a small number of spectators present.
The article highlights Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a tight home run race for the lead, with Gehrig at 48 homers, one ahead of Ruth. It notes standings among other stars like Mel Ott and Jimmie Foxx, and mentions American League leaders and team rivalries amid the season race.
Mr N Behumacher of Tendora Ohio explains a question about Mrs Peter Schumacher and her descendants totaling 163 grandchildren from 10 children. John Ind Chaney of the White Sox set a record by going a complete game without a fielding chance on April 27 1880 in St Louis, a feat unmatched in the majors until Ay H McCauley earlier. The notice invites readers to send questions to Mr Rippey to learn about the Balleye It or Mol carlosms.
New York Sept 21 Cardinals star Frankie Frisch is highlighted as a top money player while Max Bishop of the Athletics is noted as a premier leadoff man. The piece compares second basemen Erv Rib and Bishop with Williams Flowers and Frisch, praising depth and versatility for both teams.
San Benito Texas September twenty one two tackles Hate enrolled to allay coach Grady Reynolds nuviety about Mayers tol that position Tagnm Billew from last season returned with a new comer Johnny Frankie who looks like fine material for the other teckle position The team prominent to be frat tat pat very heavy Other notes list upcoming games with dates and locations EL RANCHITO WINS FORT WORTH September 14 44 are EL Banehlia Toto club defeated Wale 7 here Sunday in third and deciding game of their werlen
A crowded program at Queensboro Stadium features Schaad attempting to make it 11 straight wins against foes including Jimmy Maloney and Vinturia Campolo. Gerald Griffiths returns after a downturn, with Tammy Loughran and others slated for featured bouts, as heavyweight action and lighter weight matchups fill the card across Tuesday night and Wednesday night sessions.
Major leaders by the Associated Press include batting and pitching tallies across the American and National leagues. Figures list Gehrig Ruth and Ruth Yankees among batting leaders, with varied top performers in doubles, runs, and pitching wins and ERAs across teams like the Yankees, Giants, Pirates, and Cardinals.
The 35th United States women's golf championship at Buffalo Country Club drew 85 entrants led by defending champion Mrs. Glenn Collett Yare. Rain drenched the course yesterday as 18 hole medal play determined 82 qualifiers for match play starting tomorrow through Saturday. Notable debuts include Maud Wilson, Maureen Grout and other leading players from New York Chicago and Philadelphia with top favorites such as Hicks Orentz Dill and Van Wie among entrants.
Rochester and St Paul prepare to meet New York in the fourth straight World Series bid with Be Paul as rival. Rochester clinched the International League flag after a tie with Newark, while St Paul secured the Association pennant on September 14. The series opens September 21 at St Util and ends after a best five out of nine. plans consider a final Pacific Coast League series if feasible.
In New Bremben Ohio seven thousand spectators rioted after management refused refunds when a scheduled auto show fee was canceled. The crowd burned the grandstand and judges platform. Sheriff Harre Mussel and deputies stopped further violence near an adjacent hall, while two men allegedly named as ringleaders faced arson and riot charges. The plant valued at $20,000 was damaged. Drivers later refused to participate at a reduced course.
Lincoln Fields opens the last week of its racing season in Chicago with a charity program planned for Thursday and the $10,000 Addition Marquette handicap on Saturday. An entry list of 51 thoroughbreds includes No More Latin Spar Don Leon Kinesen Berie Chief John Knight Commander Paul Bunyan Pitttengher the Nut and Dark Sea among others. field expected to be about 12.
The Associated Press reports that college football officially begins with national interest and varied schedules. West Coast clash Utah against Washington highlights Pacific Coast Conference action while Duke faces North Carolina and Tulane meets Mississippi in key non-conference games. Many teams start play in late September or early October, with some delaying until November.
Sent 21. Curtain falls on the Western league season with most clubs seemingly set for final berths this weekend aside from Wichita and St Joseph. Standings list St. Louis Matheson, White and M1, Joach AL Tretia, Oklahoma City, Topeka, Denver, Omaha.
On Sept 21 in St Louis, Cardinal players topped the Brooklyn Dodgers in a four of five events at a sports meet before the game. Ernie Orsalli won the base running trial in 14.5 seconds. Sparky Adams triumphed in the hunting and running event with a 345 second time. Gus Mooneagg took the catchers throwing contest. The Dodgers’ only victory was by En Mungo in the wash? at 8.2 seconds.
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