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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1931

Page

4

Merf and Terry Duel for Honors in Baseball Honors Race

In a tight end of season race, Merf battles Terry for top slugging and batting honors. Terry leads in key categories with 212 hits and 25 home runs, while rivals from St Louis Philadelphia and Brooklyn chase high averages and RBI as New York and Chicago stay near the top in team batting and fielding records.

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Demons Win Opener in Western League Playoffs

Des Moines edged ahead early but the Demons rallied in the seventh, blasting a seven run burst to seize control. Tinning pitched seven innings allowing 12 hits as Des Moines notched their opening playoff game victory.

Des Moines Les Moines Geries Zach Wilbilae Victorien Dares. Lang Leone

Luling Highs Triumph Over Yoakum 12-0

Luling High School defeated Yoakum 12 to 0 in a football game marked by Freeman and Smith scoring near the end of the first half. Freeman, Smith, and Bellard stood out as key players in a strong team performance.

Luling High Yoakum Am. Tystle Sumas Perlets Homer owFen Smith Aed Freeman Ylaga Seth Mieed Terds Padre Yftee Freeman, Smidh and Bellard Oulalanding

Sharkey Forfeits Bout Payment For Ficht

Boston reports Sharkey forfeited the fight payment amid unsettled terms. A certified check for S040 appears tied to the transaction, with Beaton’s firm handling the dispute as Sharkey prepares for the next bout.

Boston Sem Jack Sharkey Beaton New York Baring Gommit Wien Raturdas Neow Sharkey

Heights Show Power In Scrappy Football Victory

Heights produced a strong showing with weight advantage and standout runs by Timith and Geel, overcoming early miscues. St Mary’s Three, led by Pione and others, fought back but Heights' defense and late scoring drive secured the win for the home squad.

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Trojans Seek Grid Came In Two Classes

Reported notes show coach Hercor Cahil arranging matches for lightweights 124 or 140 pounds as Trojans pursue grid competition across two classes. Several named athletes appear in the garbled listing, including Travis Vinsere and Ay Garand, with unclear references to opponents and venues.

Travtten Trens Jena Hercor Cahil Travis Ay Garand Dinleipieg Cera Moraler It Fiattta Bat- Hila Juarez Th. Morrisner Ortin Taeele Bereitti Dies Virard Victoriay Comex Casvillan Vosturhe Kalu Gelune Florey

Man Who Walks Sitting Dow In 18th Century Beliefs

A dyspeptic mid 18th century fragment outlines a group led by a man who walks sitting down and follows a strict doctrine. It notes a harsh belief system, attempts at emancipation through philosophical self-control, and references to debates on religious cauisetiusness. The fragment mentions Gironde deputies in October 179%, a sentence of a Merolu tingary, and a growing cult around this figure.

Gironde

Unclear Prompt Fragment About Baseball and Names

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Alex, Alexander, baseball, and an exhibition with references to teams and places but contains numerous garbled words and unclear events, making it difficult to identify a coherent main action, participants, or outcomes for a concise summary.

Fragmented boxing match results and college obituaries noted

Fragmented OCR lists fight results including names like Covey Drabrity and Pinkie Wier, plus references to Southern Methodist University and deaths. The text reads as a rough sports and obituary brief with several garbled names and partial lines.

Scupaiep and Brackfur Rivalry in Turbid Report

Fragmented OCR lists names and places including Brackfur and San Antics, with scattered references to players such as Nelsons fullback and Rapter Nehan. The text mentions teams, guards, centers, and monsters, but provides no coherent event or outcome.

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Eagles Rally Past Brackenridge In Big Friday Win

Eagles reserve unit dominates Brackenridge with a 39-0 halftime lead and continued pressure. Doerry, Melugin, Jones, and Martin scored as the Eagles rolled over Uvalde in a high school football game, featuring standout runs and multiple fumbles by Brackenridge.

Brackenridge B Team Tops Lytle High in Narrow Victory

Brackenridge B team defeated Lytle High in a close game at noon. Slater and Nenner led late scoring while teammates Shewaleneed and Ayigarda contributed crucial plays. Errors and defensive stops shaped the tense finish as Brackenridge secured the win.

Jesea Slater Nennery Daly Ayigarda Chiar Smnees Shier Tte Tee Coatian Arderen Ani Siorlanker Atarcedi Packerl

Art Shires Clings to Batting Lead in Unclear Text

Fragments describe Art Shires near top batting in a Milwaukee season race with TorQue of dallianopelis and other clubs. The garbled Chicago dispatch mentions a close three point margin and references Gridlig and Coliomaus with scores and dates unclear.

Art Shires Chicago Milwaukee Torque Ah Gridlig Crin Aneley Catebee Coliomaus

Vare and Hicks Rise in Golf Title Match

Helen Wicks and Miss Hicks lead in the national golf championship final day. Mrs. Vare defeats Enid Wilson to reach the final, while Miss Hicks eliminates Miss Wilson in a tight late-hole finish. Mrs. Ware advances past Virginia Van Wis to join the final rounds.

N.Y. Srod Vyana Caliett Vare Phil Levlay Cinnes Typwerdt Cha Citle-Sialer Fclon Micke Thewler Sling Wooen Enid Wilson Mrs. Ware

Nets final features Vines and Perry in title contention

The report covers the Los Angeles arena where Vines and Perry reach the net final amid delays from darkness. It notes semifinals in women’s doubles and mixed doubles with several pairs advancing, including John Van Tten and Miz John Van Tten as seeds.

Vines Perry Los Angeles Pa Jonnix Saniins Mixa Feame Dick ‘Pidhall Alan Lae Anzelew Agaboey Atchison van Mya Ellsecaritt Sham Gir Atmost Santiclimas Elinaly Resterdas Frederick Teree Maris Pra Vin van Ryn van Pee Foi Cham Nida Bia

Donna Inflicts 44 0 Defeat on Edinburg Iwinna

Sept 26. The report details Donna handily defeating Edinburg Iwinna 44 to 0 as rain and poor conditions affected play. Players and positions are listed with minimal readable names. most of the text is garbled, but the decisive score and outcome are clear.

Donna Edinburg Iwinna Planeta Gotany Mornlunkle Neve

Texas boys join Missouri crew fell into travel talk

Fragmented OCR text mentions two Texas boys and Missouri, names like Frank Witther and Anthony, with scrambled phrases about travel, coaching and a journey. Reads as a garbled sports or team-notice item with unclear dates or places.

Barons Hold Town in Dramatic Southland Title Clash

Barons edge Houston to win seventh game in Southland title series. Ray Caldwell and Dizzy Denn Ure powered a tense finale as Birmingham’s Matt Hasty and Mel Hasty delivered key innings. Crowded stadium, late rally finish, record money won by NEW MONEY payoff noted.

Houston Trans Seyt Minglinen Flovaton Mel Ray Caldwell Baron Nee Rarly Falls Silott Tlawston Caldwell Medwicks Bran Aarons Birmingham Unoch Cottazno Isrinchin Jaxty Bancraft Kixemannya Reich Mhiel Haxremi Beck Rimaces Tronston Tras Haar Abernathy Rlayy Fancy Fesih Hasty & Bite Naver Meares Jonna Brenman Fiet

Lincoln race meeting ends in late frantic notes

A garbled Lincoln race meeting report from Agicarg Kent outlines a day of racing with mentions of Marquette Hand leap and a block added vent. The piece notes crowd support for certain figures and lists several entrants while describing tense moments and field entries amid unclear details.

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Stanley Keyes Wins Western Loop Title

Stanley Keyes captures the Western Loop title amid a fast pace and notable performances. Rabago, Beet, and Repre contribute key innings and batting highlights as the event unfolds with tense competition and cross-team showings.

Stanley Keyes Rabago Stanley Repre Fier Matnes Anéfviller Dhamaie

National League May Sateciny Highlights

Readable fragments show scattered team names and cities mentioning national league context. The garbled text references Chicago and Pittsburgh, with mentions of York and Clmeirunels. Outcome or clear events are not identifiable from the legible words.

WACO loses home game after ten years

A garbled report describes Waco's home loss after a decade, mentioning Tigers, Hoyt, and a wild sequence of misread names and phrases. The readable fragments imply a notable upset at home with players and teams unclear due to OCR errors.

WACO Hoyt Gelline

Teves 27 Weems dunt Ministris Tegin Maran Meh Andhesmilie

Fragmentary OCR text references locations including New York Seattle and Washington with scattered names and dates. The readable item appears to be a garbled public notice or brief mentioning unions and officials amid unclear context.

Part Smit Ark Loetinlveniait Teves Jan Angeles Cilifess Orar Einaly 8 York Net Ataris Arte Wittebieah Cale Seattle Wash

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