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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

17

San Antonio Baseball Players Began Spring Movement

San Antonio figures including Wee Sen Antonio Tadlaor prepare to move toward spring training camps in Florida and the South as major league clubs sign and reassign players. Whitney and others depart for camps while remaining rosters and farm deals shift in the domestic leagues.

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Hargrave Out for First Base

Hargrave is sidelined for a first base role with unclear details. The report notes limited time on the mound for the San Antonio club and hints at a possible shift away from pitching to address the first base situation.

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Baseball Prospects Amid Trials for Southern League Tryouts

The article lists numerous players and clubs eyeing tryouts in New Orleans and Des Moines, with names like Tongue, Kiln, and McDougal. It notes expected arrivals in New York and Chicago squads, a Caero horticulturist visiting, and preparations of both the Giants and White Sox camps as spring trials approach.

Navy Star Proves Swimming Sensation

Navy meet recap reports Tray Thamparin, a yearling midslip from Tlaliimors, setting a national school record in the 60 yard dash and defeating Queen Koln and Rutgermace. Navy won the meet 42 to 20 in a duel marked by fast times and a tight competition.

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Ice Hockey Roundup Mixed Results Across Leagues

A scrambled recap from the New York hockey scene notes a 2-1 Ottawa victory, Chicago loss, and several late-season games. Teams like the Maple Goats and Bracken Eagles feature, while the National Hockey League decision on Chicago Blackhawks' arousal is postponed. The Dallas games shift the schedule with Americans slated to play in Dallas and Winnipeg. Overall, standings edges and near-misses shape the busy late February hockey week.

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Frenchy Cats Start Season Amid Promising New Look

The Frenchy Cats, led by Dave Lehr and managed by John Ackermann Srani, open their season at Urackenridge Park. Backed by Men-Qrit and Richardson, owners of the Frenchy’s Black Cat restaurants, the team debuts with new uniforms and a strong talent lineup.

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George Hurts Lutze In Ring Accident

Boston reports a wrestling match in which George hurt Lutze. Lutze collapsed after a tackle and was unconscious, carried from the ring as officials tended to him. The incident occurred during a bout featuring California welterweight Taitze and ex champion George, with Lutze sustaining a brain concussion.

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Walter Newman Leaves to Join Tiger Club

Walter Newman former Coors sandlotter, last season with the Heamont Lsp Porters, finished at Take Chass, travels to Sacramento on Wednesday to join the Detroit Tigers, Nexeman reports February 24. Detroit already establishing training quarters in Sacramiento for a big season.

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Father of Bishop Mack Star Found Dead With Self Inflicted Gunshot

Ulysses Grant Bishop, father of Max Bishop, second baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics, was found dead in the garage of his home near here with a bullet in his head. The coroner’s verdict cited no stated reason for the act.

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National Handball Champion Defeated In Third Round

In proxress here this afternoon Ram Atc¢heson of Memphis Tennessee, former southern champion, defeated the national holder 21 to 10 and 21 to 1 in the third round. Beb. 20-0P-Mor Titt, Boles, Jinlas, Trans, and YOM Go A. banal ehamygon were eliminated.

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Kid Pancho Set to Fight K C Castillo Tuesday Night

New fight card highlights Kid Pancho facing K C Castillo in a promoter Harrison show at Roethansen hall. The bout follows Pancho’s recent loss and aims to rebound his standing, with other undercard bouts including Ray Wilks Clark and Chemp Clie, plus a battle royal as openers.

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Ban Johnson Strength Fails at St Louis Hospital

Former American League president Ban Johnson lies near death in St. Louis hospital. He cannot recognize family as his condition declines with his devoted wife by his bedside. Johnson, once a lasting baseball figure, had undergone recent surgery and had been in frail health since January 26, 1920.

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Nelson High Jump Star In Dutch Indictment Report

Nelson, a high jumper from Wutler University, allegedly broke a world record but faces suspension after a mishandled meet with Notre Dame. Coach German Philite announced the suspension, while Waner’s health remains satisfactory after an operation for an infection.

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Dizzy Deans Brother Joins Buffs In Houston Orbit

Dizzy Deans younger brother Jerowme Maz Dean sails toward Houston after a noted stint in the city leagues. The prospect, a right handed pitcher, shows promise and aims to join Dizzy with the St. Louis Cardinals this season.

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Newspaper League Opens Play April 12 Amid War Meeting

The Newspaper Baseball league plans to start April 12 following a meeting of representatives from six teams. Zinitskny night and the listed printer groups form the league base. Hol Tam Ans is elected president with Al Oblinis as secretary and treasurer. Committees set to draft charter rules finances and schedules.

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Cobb to Run Golf Series in Olmos Basin

Ty Cobb, manager of the municipal practice driving golf course in Olmos Basin, announced plans Friday for a series of driving contests. Winners advance to a final cup event with prizes of gold. The first meet Sunday afternoon will feature pro and amateur divisions, each contestant driving three balls and counting the average. Entry lists from last season are expanding as locals expect higher turnout. If entries swell, the event may start at eight o'clock.

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Kliefoth Scores 34 Points Sets Area Scoring Record

Arthur Ritefoth leads St. Mack's to a dominating 48 to 8 win over Central Tantiats as Kliefoth establishes a high scoring mark with 34 points. The Sun Ung School league match features St. Mark's and Central Baptida with lineups listing Menzie Knapp Berry Rutledge Martin Scott Ramby and others.

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Upset Shakes Houston Golf Invitiation as Dassen Falls

In Houston on Feb 20 defending champion Johany Dassen of Chirag fell to 18 year old Reynolds Sith of Dallas in the Houston Country Club seventeenth annual invitation tournament. Upsets continued as Thuyson the favorite stumbled, Smith faltered, and Johnny Gerllman of Omaha edged Allen Kyle 12 13 while Moreland of Dallas eliminated Glen Crisman. Other matches narrowed as Manion of St Louis met Clyde Cunningham Trouston and Moreland faced Carlton in close rounds, shaping a dramatic title chase despite the market of classified opportunities near the event.

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