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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1931

Page

4

Giants Begin Texas Exhibition Schedule in Dallas Trip

John McGraw leads the New York Giants into first week of spring training exhibitions in Dallas Texas. San Antonio Sunshine and Chicago White Sox players arrive as rosters form for forthcoming games. First Six Giants games set for Saturday and Sunday March 4 and 5 with Bluebonnet Park, Buttergrun, Bonflay, Felder, and Mered among those training.

John McGraw New York Giantts San Antonio Sunshine Canny Chase New Yackers Chicago White Sox McGraw Bis Nlayel Dallis Agaloe T Texas Sntantey Snada Rox Helox Howstan Touston Buttergrun V. Bonflay Felder Repay Benny Kaise Hox Maneger Mcthaw Tiagve Vaork

Kilonis Falls as Fans Cheeringly Crowds the Arena

Abe Colranun from New York defeats Gentle John Kilonis in a six minute bout with a decisive finish. Ned Windsay assisted by awarding the final, while George Sauer and Condell entertained the crowd with a grueling 6 minutes of wrestling. Silent Station beat Wattan in the lighter weight, and Lindsay refereed the main event, administering a rough match.

HY Hurke Abe Colranun Kent New York Ralph Hammons Exposition Arc Gentle John Kilonin Tyra Ned” Windsay Sheevevort Coleman Bin John Prine Colowan Rothood Nying Murez Kilonis Juda Abe Tor Yn Lim Rams Kionis Lindsay George Sauer Cincinnati Oisco Conlel Sevrkint Sauer Wwe Condel Iapaucu Aray Bauer Condell George Sruer Wattan Valls Linder Baltimore Silent Station Elownine Wawel Peumla Maenter Leslie Wcclffre Yrnes

Dean to Have Tonsils Out and Miss Meal Time

Pia Drangnon reports Feb 28 that pitcher Tims Dean plans tonsil surgery causing him to miss meals. The fansite Cardinal Jiventro from San Antonio notes his eating disruption while outfielder Joel Thunk signs with Houston after talks with club officials. Pitchers Ricot and Mautmani continue to please manager Gabby Street with their performances.

Drangnon Pia Tims Dean Cardinal Jiventro San Anionio Jnferfera Joel Thunk Houston Bay Fitcherseit Ricot Tony Mautmani Gabby Street Joost

Bloomington Fighters Fall To Sidney Tainier Vocational

A small Bloomington Victoria County school with heavy basketball focus lost to Sidney Tainier Vocational School at San Aglaio 35 to 22 at Woodlawn Lake gym. Elkins led the Mobcnts with 79 points noted. Lanier and Santos sparked the winners as Bloomington eyes state elevations at Avellin in March.

Vistoria Bloomington JP Bossa Bud Ito Sidney Tainier Vocational School San Aglauio Woodlawn Lake Vyoks Lhe Avelin Cnuiee Betel Suvert Yunling Dese Santos Stacey Farias Vy Elkins Ute Aunnite Trows Fall Bobent Lwuors W. Elkins Atx Elkins Anilers Lanier Hi Dlethel Jaurdts Ienal Pridoy Sidney Lanier Sentos Menter Gutierrez Farias Sancho Mendoze Beenal Georer Sgt EL Eft

McClelland Named Referee for Carnera Lisner Bout

The Miami boxing commission selected Kimer Slim TM McClelland to referee the 70 round bout between Primo Carnera and Jimmy Lisner in Miami on March 5. McClelland was chosen over Juni Martin, Boston, amid advocacy by Carrell Ma Yone’s manager. The referee will have full power to rule on the bout with four judges not required.

Miami Miami Boxing Commission Kimer Slim MccClellend Primos Carnera Jimmy Lislonerhere McClelland Junior Martin Boston Br UN Carrell Ma Yones

Fragmented basketball notes with scattered scores and names

A garbled OCR page lists numerous basketball scores and player names with unclear institutions and dates. Amid the jumbled text stand out references to teams and individuals such as Detroit, St. Witcatere, and Love Wawa, but the overall context and specifics are unreadable.

Carceste Detroit Speinefeld St. Witcatere Gritwil Coe Luluieniz Hensley NSS Wwehd Veaing Sarrat Milleny Dyer Téoan Monteneaie Ullina Pretean Agee Ty Celeiads Mines I Arval Gregson Osecon Stale Maho Itemya Venk Ery

Golf winnings pace set by Von Elm in six tours

Von Elm leads in high money golf events with around 7097.50 earned across six tourneys. The article lists top earners including George You, Johnny Golden, Dudley, and Hap Smith among others, noting Horton Smith’s record as a historic benchmark.

von Elm Jackson Vile Jonket & Nutinees ALG Eurres Weanan Feh Gulden Kerenit Eli Asa Caliente Dunia Gene Harzen Relph Guldabhl Arinwr Waller Ibsuen

English and U S Girls Golf Rivals

English and U S girls golf rivalry headlines read as if drawn from a mixed fragment. It hints at teams players and matches with scattered names and places and uncertain outcomes or dates. The piece appears as OCR noise with missing or garbled details, offering little concrete event data.

Freeman pleads illness to defer boxing defense

In Caen Virginia Freeman pleads illness and requests an extension of time to defend a beat in the Nazi boxing association case. Freeman states he is regaining strength while manager Tommy Melitty says posting a forfeit would be prudent to avoid a costly default.

Caen J. VA Tenning Ferman Pita Peitltone Freeman Tommy Meliitty Tirehatter

Water as the most powerful explosive known in theory

A fragment suggests water's explosive potential from hydrogen and oxygen mixtures while noting steam would form at high temperatures. It also mentions Boots of Ringforbing Denmark as Chris Petersen’s lifetime boots worn since 1864, now carved in Hinghae museum, with a request to write Mr Kinley for questions about the Believe It or Not card.

Vetinnens Ringforbing Denmark Chris Petersen Germany Hinghaebing

Basketball Excitement Fatal to Samuel Olive

In Atlanta last night a college basketball game between Bix Alma Mater and the University of Gonzgic and Washington Toe led to the death of Samuel Olive, a prominent Gee State Renate president. The incident occurred after Olive was removed from the auditorian during a Southern conference meeting. Georg won 12 to 24 in overtime, and former U S senator Thoman F. E. Watton was invited for an address. details of charges against others follow in the scattered report.

Atlanta Feu Bix Alma Ronter Universs of Gonsgic Washington Nel Olive St. Foraner Renate Auditorian Covrimment Ia Georg Auguste Vera Serra Ogo Olive Sions Thoman FE Watton United States Eending oSserny Seca Ison

St Andrews Keeps Jones on Member Rolls in Disputed Decision

A chaotic report details St Andrews deciding to retain Jones on the club’s member rolls amid controversy over eligibility and membership rules. The piece notes committee actions, club officers, and reaction from various factions in the golf community.

St. Andrew’s Jones

MCA Wrestlers Challenge Meet Stirs Local Fans

Fragmentary OCR shows wrestlers from MCA in a city invitational. Names and exact matchups are unclear, but the event features grapplers including a noted team from the Army and a listed defending champion. Crowd expectations stated as high amid lively chatter.

M.C Neveremen Arey M. Sproatling le Dean

East Texas Goalers Rally To Edge Teachers In Thriller

East Texas Goalers comeback to defeat Teachers 31 to 29 in a late surge. Standout play by Stelzer and Ker powered the win as Mullelacs built a early lead before Teachers rallied. The series continues Tuesday at Commerce with another matchup.

East Texas Exan Lenehirra Colions Weachers Stelzer Kiringor Ghar Eneh Cane Ling Treuny Gana Commerce Agi

Barfoot Seeks Coast Ball Team Mission Change

A garbled note suggests Barfoot aims to stay with a coast basketball club amid negotiation hints. Mentions Chattanoonga and Southern memorial events, but details are unclear about dates or outcomes.

York Day Races Set for February Sprint Events

New York event features sprint preliminaries and evening races. Notable riders include Kevin Rytiuna and Toormerbing Keven among entrants, with Americana sponsorship guiding the program at Maidieun Myyicre.

York Veh New Phore Jared Maidieun Hevontéon Fareien Keven Ryutiiana

Polo Schedule in Air Due to Rain

A rain disrupted polo play with plans depending on field conditions at Verskingell and Barricon. If Pershing Field is usable, two games are set Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock, with alternates to Harrison or Pershing fields. Air Corps team from Kelly Field faces the San Antonio Blues, while San Angelo Rainbows meet Austin in the second game of the proposed program.

Verskingell Barricon Zim Lawson Fort Lanston Pershing Cield Pershing Fielig Ton

May Be Bun Taken On Baer in San Diego Bout

In Ban Diego California on February 28 1944 reports say Uzchdun May and Baer may fight next month with promoter Brancisco and Baer’s director meeting Mexican officials. Promoter Awcil Softenen disclosed the bout date March 21 a Saturday night before He Biondot Agua Caliente. Proceeds to aid unemployed in Virginia.

Ban Diego Calif Tiveratore Uscundon Lisinani Awcil Softenen Brancisco Baer Maer Holton Liday New York California Viajgnana

Lightweight wrestling chaos hits Maiton Bure arena night

JIm Joules improves status as heavyweight champion by defeating Stapienius Zhywke in two falls at Maiton Bure Gorden arena. George Lisoran, the world heavyweight champ, overcomes Jack Sherry in a New York rule match. Agunyao wins after dramatic interference, then loses as film actor Tran is involved in a headlock finish.

Londos George Bull Montana Jim Joules Stapienius Zhywke Sores Yin Maiton Bure Gorden Arena Fiere Roc Lisoran North Arent Y Chempion Geome Jack Sherry Terns Tins Lere Vane New York Hank Brassefasors Xenriil Zlacronil Kane Sharre Lagan Mixien Hull Montana Agunyao Levever Tran Vine Mint

Lions Called Out For Sunday Drill At Lowther Beach

Indiana track men win as the Red team posts a 28 point margin in a showcase meet. Northwestern rises with a strong late surge while plans for the Went Penn conference are discussed amid unclear standings.

LIONS Will Peretion Lowther Beach Tracknzitgenek Indiana Trek Ita Merlin Iniooe Alle Rane Alny Ascay Northwenteen Pane Ben Avadmangulior Preten Gyrnaulom

Bell Battles Doeg in Final at Bermuda Tennis

Bell defeats Doeg to claim the Bermuda tennis title. Doeg reaches the final after defeating Sutter of News, with scores noted as 2, 4, 1-2 in a straight-set win. Event featured top U S players and was held at the Bermuda venue with notable contenders from New York and Berkeley Austin regions.

Wamilton Dermith Hell Cma

Cochran and Hoppe Maintain Hot Pace

In New York, Cochran and Hoppe forge ahead in the billiards event. Cochran chalks up his fifth win in the international WH tournament, defeating Germany’s Hagenlach to reach 247 in a peg innings. Willie Hoppe defeats Japan’s Matsuyama 40 to 10 in a winning game, marking his fourth victory in five matches.

New York Welker Hye Driv Hagenlachero Germany Willie Hoppe Kimy Matsayama Japan Hope

Tarleton Opens Up Basketball Series at Stephenville

In Stephenville Texas Tarleton hosts a junior college championship tilt as captain Missouri aims to backstop the team. The final scoring decision remains unsettled with Missouri Valley college nod not yet confirmed.

Tarleton Stephenville Texas Tilt Marshall Countet Zoe Tod Soning Champlan Anip Rerion

What Big Leaguers Are Doing in St Petersburg

Feb 27 report says New York Yankees plan to develop fielding and throwing among pitchers. MeKiirsby emphasizes practice to cover first base and quick throws, while the piece also notes a film feature in Clearwater and a derisive crowd reaction to a local quip about a performer.

St, Petersburg Pla Joe MeKiirsby Wen New York Yankees

Pirates' Palo Boss Finney Seeks First Base Chance

Kal Finney, a young catcher from Albono training with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Palo Alto, California, is getting a chance to try first base. He worked out at first yesterday and today, showing pep and potential as the squad prepares for the second squall shipping in today.

Palo Boss Calif Kal Finney Albono Pittsburgh Firates

Phillies Winter Haven Display and Park Fund Mention

Athletics Fort Myers and Cleveland Indians discussed a new Cleveland fund during a Sunday game on February 26 at a park under construction. Burt Skotron, Phillies manager, commented on pennant prospects as questions about their stay in the cellar lingered, with a reply hinting at improvement if the park funds advance.

Fort Myers Tin Garnerd American Jongus Philaiel Nn Athletics Cleveland Indians Lie Park Suchen

Indians Hold Health as They Talk Up Comeback Myths

In New Orleans on February 2 Beb. 2B P Tit Tew Konsera attends to show health and art as Cleveland and Andina mock retirement of first baseman Tide Margan. Sickness and injury from last year fade. Morgan expected to return to the fray. In Tampa on February 23 manager Din Iawles notes pitchers not stronger than lineup allows, Howler injured, others shuffled at Plantfield to drill athletes for remainder of spring. In Sacramento on February 28 Detoni¢ American League handball team prepares for new ball, 16 infielders and outfielders final quota, serious batting practice planned. In Pensacola on February 28 players endure drill as Sweeney and Crallun excel, with Waco club rep remaining in camp to stay sharp amid injuries.

New Orleans Konsera Cleveland Andina First Aageman Tide Margan Fennece Kaya Tic Duces Morgan Tampa Din Iawles Cinematti Teds Hase Tango Pepper Karnes Sannger Howler Plantfield Hinds Lue Mound Cintinnali Monay

Braves Ustrhsurg Florida Emmys Dung Over Time

Fragmented report details a chaotic scene involving Emmys Nonry amid overtones of a foggy game in Florida. It mentions players, tortuous action, and uncertain notes about Vin Barton’s death and a lack of clear information on a 6 inning game.

Avalon Calif. Poly Munger Vince Barton DNL Fielder Wutetil Inket & Mort Furgex

Mayor Best Golfer in Town of Pharr

In Pharr the mayor is celebrated as the town’s best golfer with notable skill on the course. Readable names and phrases highlight his drive and play, underscoring local pride in the mayor’s golfing prowess and community image.

Pharr

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