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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1936

Page

2

Traynor Plans Calm Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training

Pirates manager Traynor will head to San Antonio for spring camp beginning Monday. He favors a disciplined routine with morning workouts at Tech field, practice games, and exhibitions to build fitness without exhausting players. Traynor hopes to avoid another late-season fade and relies on Antonin’s training reputation to sharpen the team for a pennant push.

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Pirates Rock Bringing His Bride in Southern Association Tie

In Muck Ark on February 2 Bert Bhiene four and Beth Crasford twenty three of Eldorado joined the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training plans. Pirates and scouts expect Traynor and Dizzy Dean to engage in lineup talks as Traynor helps arrange a smooth opening to the club’s spring activities.

Wwtle Muck Ark Bert Bhiene Weading Diller Doe Little Rock ‘Travelers Southern Association Pittsburgh Pirates Beth Crasford Eldorado, Ack San Antonio Tex Pirates Dizzy Dean Traynor Philliny Pirate Dean Traynor George Gibson Daighter Warvtex New Braunfels Tech Howe Simcalelys Witnoul

Lucille Robinson Tops Patty Brie's Third Cousin Challenge

In Ormond Beach Florida Lucille Robinson of Nes Moines Iya was the lone entry to Patty Brie's event. Names like Miley of Ky and Spain Arle appear in the fragment, with unclear terms and outcomes.

Lucille Robinson Patty Ormond Beach Pin Nes Moines Iya Patty Brie Vice Tiumphal Florida Spain Arle Miley

Mrs Sloan Takes Riverside Laurels in Handicap Won

Mrs Sloan captured the Riverside handicap tournament with a net score of 176 following a strong 48 gross round. Teammates and rivals posted mixed scores as Mrs Jedd Hees and others finished second and nearby, reflecting a busy Friday golf scene at Riversiai pare.

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Missions Sign Sam Harshany's Signings Stuns Local Leagues

Sam Eatswany, a young Mission In fielder with power, reportedly signed a contract with the San Antonio Texas leaguers. Jim Morris, former local star, also inked a deal for a stint, per the baseball office.

Sam Eatswany Mission San Antoni Texas Baseball Office Tnis Jim Morris Amalsi Chemie Evangelic League Missions

Fifth carnival golf tourney moves into third round

In New Orleans on February 23 the fifth carnival invitational golf tourney advanced to the third round with Dawson of Chicago defeating J B Robinson of Wichita Falls three and two. Survivors included Vann and George Busen of New Orleans with Gus Norvorny of La Grange and Fred Nash of Dallas among others.

New Orleans Daz Johnty i Dageon Chici Ue Dawson Brad Ewlt Rand Robineson Wichita Falls Vann George Busen Oew Orleans Gus Noyorny la Grange Fred Sas Dr Reeben Albsugil Dallas al Reuming Albauch Warren Devcon

Seven Teams in Texas Y Charmmanship Tournament

The San Antonio M. C A basketball team faced six other squads in a Texas Y meet at Dallas with teams Hausick Beamnont Curshang Senile and the Central and Ons CHIP Y squads among rivals. Walch games begin in Peoria, Illinois, on March.

Tempge Texas San Antonio M.C A Hausick Beamnont Curshang Dallas Wames Walch Will Hegins Peoria Maren

Arkansas Cops Conference Laurels in Final Series Win

The Arkansas Razorbacks clinched at least a share of the Southwest Conference title with one game left, beating Texas 38-10 in a tense opener of the final series. Don Lackerd’s late one handed FG sealed the win as Texas and Rice both chased the crown. Elwin Gilland led Texas scoring with 16, while Ike Foyle struggled early but found footing late to keep pace.

Arkansas Razorbacks Texas Longhorns Rice Bonars Porkers Texas Southern Methodist Lang Parker Loose Texans Roac Elwin Giland Parkers Rasertacks ekeoWle Houston Texas Christin Frogs M. Aggies Cedar Post College Station East Curtin Ada Okla Wace

Dogs Fail To Shine In National Bird Dog Trials

GRAND JUNCTION Tenn February four contendors for the national bird dog championship slip from the running as hunters fail to display form. Air Pilot Sam owned by L D Johnson of Evansville Ind exhibits flashes but shows only three false points. Chimes Mississippi Jack and Tips Seaview Teap struggle to complete a final. Dil O Fare, Sam’s tracemate with three finds hunts well. Three dogs remain in contention as judges prepare to select the 1936 champion.

Tenn Pridar Sam L. D. Johnson Evansyike Ind Thieis Fnilowers Be Blue Manitoba Jake Sula HL B. Buckingham Memphis

Five Defeats Monterrey Cagers In Mexican Classic

S A Five defeats Monterrey game as high school basketball champions face the Mexican Christian Institute team in a Friday gym match. Yaoner scores 14 points for the locals while Osilas Redra leads the visitors with 12. Next game listed for Saturday night.

S. A Monterrey Titemade Models Mexico Mexican Christia Institute Osilas

Dizzy Dean Demands Raise or Walks Out

Dizzy Dean declares he will quit baseball if the St Louis Cardinals do not meet his salary demand. He recounts past battles and cites 1934 world series bonuses as precedent, vowing to leave for Texas with his brother unless paid what he believes due.

Couse Poe Dave Mickel Tayche Paul Clay Cnards Willy Dizzy Reardon Stralenion Ant Warfin Ohserves Pepper Martin St. Louis Cardinals Pad Ne ‘Felis Ike & Young

Baseball Notes From Training Camps Across The Nation

A scattered collection of spring training notes covers managers and players at camps in Florida and California. Giants, Cubs, White Sox, Reds, Red Sox, Cardinals, and Yankees affiliates update on pitchers, lineup shifts, birthday tributes, and efforts to shape rosters for the coming season.

Pasacena Calif Acee Mannel Dykes White Sox J. Waitenead Jirmamy Ny Thutendtter

Discovery Out $10000 Race on Coast

San Juan Capistrano handicap at Santa Anita trimmed by withdrawals as Discovery and Top Row exit. Amucat the wine bee from last year’s $100000 handicap and Wingiper among favorites, with over 40,000 expected to bet. total on the day around 4250000. Top contenders include Pompey’s Pillar and Time Supply. jockey Danny Brammer prominent at Santa Anita this season.

LOS Angees San Juan Qitmer Santa Anita Rosemont Frank Cay- Teaud Amucat Wine Bee Hal P. Headley Agucar Ua Dunstrel Greentree Pompey Pillar San Antonio Neil McCarthy Danny Brammer Brammer Corbell W. Saumilers F. Luther R. R. Jones Knapp Phornbos al. Behn H. P. Gleaiine

Wrestling Card Announced For Walkathan Arena Next Wednesday

Promoter Harry Cartman announced a wrestling program at Walkathan Arena featuring Juan Humberts and Dr. Sarpans. Carl Geyer from Dallas is booked, with Joe Milsons of Houston and others considered. In opening bouts, Dick Lever faces Williams and Babe Caddock meets Whitey Hew. A Negro teams game highlights the night, with Potomac and Nora Pine streets hosting the negro recreation center event. The Dragons reportedly contend for the negro Southwest inter-collegiate championship.

Tremoll Juan Humberts Dr. Sarpans Walkathan Arena Harry Cartman Carl Geyer Dallas Joe Milsons Houston Humberto Geyer Dick Lever Will Teinfecy Williams Babe Caddock Florida Whitey Hew Ratuel Weston Roviegy Dyaxyons Wil An-Brets Negro Recreation Center Potomac Nora Pine Streets Dragons

Stengel Has Em Hunting Rattlesnakes

Clearwater Florida February 29 Casey Stengel of Brooklyn devised a gag to keep his team exercised. He told a tale of a rattlesnake in a warfield from last year and sent players to search for it, later admitting the story was entirely imaginary.

Clearwater Fla Casey Stengel Brooklyn Warfield

Polo doubleheader slated Sunday at Harbord field

Round robin standings lead to two polo games Sunday in the Second Division. Visiting Flanchito meets local club at 2 30 p m at Harbord field, while El Ranchito and Austin four contend at Miller field in a tentative Sunday morning clash. Buster Wharton of El Panchito injured in seventh chukker of Friday’s match against San Antonio as the tourney progresses.

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Metropolitan Meet Prepares Top Athletes for Indoor Championships

About 200 competitors from the metropolitan area are set for the indoor track and field championships. Notable entrants include Frank Norell of the New York Athletic Club in the 3600-meter steeplechase, George Spits in the high jump, and Joe Mundy of Millrose A.C. in the hammer throw, among nine defending champions from 1935.

New York Belo Frank Norell New York A.C George Spits Joe Mundy He Ailaneteruh

Brackenridge Eagles Face Regional Showdown in San Marcos

Brackenridge High School basketball, led by Carl Abee and coach Puckett, travels with South Siders to San Marcos for Region 6 tournament play. Austin, Lagrange, and DeRo challenge the Eagles as they aim for a state berth after years of near-misses. The showdown opens Saturday with regional action, leading to a championship tilt that night.

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Cathedral High trips Central in Catholic tournament

Cathedral High of El Paso defeated Central Catholic of San Antonio 45 21 to advance to the final rounds of the Texas Catholic Interscholastic league basketball tournament. The morning program featured semi finals and consolation round pairings as El Paso held a bye and St Xavier’s led by Russel Fritsch prepared for further action.

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L S U Boxer Dies After Losing Bout in Louisiana

Woodrow J. Bade Sorel age 21 of LSU from Lake Charles died after a three round boxing match in Baton Rouge. He was knocked down in the first round and lost consciousness later at the hospital from a brain hemorrhage.

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Kansas Captures Big Six Cage Title

Lincoln February 19 The University of Kansas secured the Big Six basketball championship in a season marked by strong attendance and notable performances. Nebraska observers noted the impressive scoring, with fans noting the team’s refined offense and solid defense as pivotal factors in clinching the title.

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