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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1929
Page
4
An orphaned player, Tim Autry, arrives with the Cleveland Indians in New Orleans for spring workouts. Chick Aulees, an entrant, left home after being traded to the Chicago White Sox for Bib Falk. Indians provide a uniform and a place in workouts while the roster is completed by Monday, the first day of April labor.
Erratic OCR summary shows Manch 2 Deanghon's Business College Pirates of San Antonio as 1928 state basketball champions in a girls tournament reach the finals. South Texas rivals press to eliminate them as Golden Cyclones and Bakers Bombins headline semi finals. Fort Worth and Waco teams feature in a sprawling schedule with consolation and championship rounds tonight.
Chicago March 2 Martha Norelita of New York defends the national women's amateur swim title at the Tuake Shore Athletic Club meet. She wins the 220 yard freestyle, extending her record and sealing another team victory for the New York Women’s Swimming Association as the meet closes tonight.
Unclear voice describes efforts to locate labor units and restore war-time morale. Figures like Emil Furris receive support after a tense summer meeting. Reports mention stalled plans and warnings that leaders may face discipline as factions clash.
Wasillaga un p Mart 2 04 Muddy Ruel catcher for the Washington Nationals spent part of yesterday at the Trop training camp coaching Weaver a former Southern Association worker. Weaver is one of the big prospects in the place and has a lot ented and the said pranget but the sea trifle green. Weather are calm and cold at the field yet no interference with work.
Fredericksburg and College Station area teams highlighted district play as Main cagers earned a spot in the state tournament at Texas A&M. Fredericksburg Hills faltered but showed improvement, while College Station advanced after bi-district wins. The state tournament will feature 16 teams with Main Lions among qualifiers.
Texas A&M baseball, led by coach Countryman, relies on veteran hitters and two aces to anchor the lineup as they pursue the Southwest Conference title. Capt. Byron Laghes and other lettermen, including Pete r Wendi and Brooks Conover, anchor a reshaped squad with strong forecasts for power and defense.
In Australia the boxer La Barba defeats Grime by outpoint to earn a win in a featured bout. The event highlights La Barba's precision and endurance while Grime shows effort across rounds, though unable to overturn the decision.
New York March 2 Jimmy McLarnin advances toward the welterweight division after stopping Joe Glick in the second round at Madison Square Garden. The Williamsburg favorite, with about 110 fights, used left hooks and a decisive right to floor Glick, who had been knocked out rarely. McLarnin weighed 140 1 3 pounds and looks ready for future top welterweight challenges.
Hockey scores list Kitchener 0 4 Kansas City 0 Bt Lovin 2.
The Boston White Sox opened their season in Wingamp with most players present for the first workout. Only a few reported absent including Chris, Sil t Karem, Alex Metzler, and Bill Munnercield. New signee Hunn Sielit joined after signing his contract.
Palm Beach Florida March reports rookie Semnatel Dondero hitting powerfully in the St Louis Browns camp. Manager Len Howley praised Dondero while veteran pitcher Tip Collins noted Dondero and infielder Bu Streb ecki showing strong form alongside right hander, catching up with early camp pace.
Oklahoma captured its third straight indoor track championship at the Dig Six meet in Kansas City. Iowa State finished second with 30 points, Kansas totaled 16.5, Nebraska 16, while Oklahoma led the field in a competitive meet.
Avon Park, March 2. Veteran pitcher Billy Southworth of the Sh Enuia Cardinale outlined a planned rotation for the season. Expected starters include Alexander, Timex, Hkreedel, and Mitchel with Wiebron to follow. other pitchers listed are Herman Bell, Soulbpne, Tenison, Frinkhoges, and Helesen as additional arms in the early lineup.
Orlando telegram recounts a chaotic scene as Criz in old form and Spires Red Mates engage in a puzzling exchange. The fragment hints at youth teams, preparatory play, and uncertain outcomes in a misted ballpark, with stray names and places mangled by OCR.
The New York Giants hold a spring workout with infielder Pat Crawford impressing in a White Sox match. Andy Cohen and Andy Reese vie for infield spots as rookies dazzle Grays. Kelly drives in two runs for the winners while Walker allows four late runs. Leroy Roush plans to depart for camp next Friday from Quitoml City.
The Infantry team faces a rematch after a brutal 440 to 16 defeat by the Post League. The Ninth previously lost a game that was deemed contentious, with a replay ordered to settle the outcome and determine who contends for the 2nd title.
In a March decision, Cleveland ordered the release of pitcher McKain who had been outright released to the undefined “Deentor” and then returned to Cleveland. The transaction is described as an optional agency term with McKain placed in a vague new arrangement.
A chaotic OCR montage lists boxing results from New York to California with multiple bouts. Notable outcomes include Joe Williamsburg stoppages and several decisions across San Francisco and Chicago. The text is damaged but preserves names like Teddy Uortin and Spud Murphy among others.
Atholph Dietzel of the Dike, averaging over 20 points per game, is expected to clash with Public Service ace Una Meleesa in the first of three City League games for the title. The tilt, at Fort Bem Houston auditorium, starts at 8 o'clock, with follow-ups set for Sunday and Wednesday. injuries and lineup changes loom as Artie Veltman may miss action.
New York Yankees champions of the world arrive in Petersburg Florida area with regulars Earl Combs and George Tugger reportedly delaying their travel due to eagerness to start practice. Tiny Tazzeri's sore arm cools excitement while Wiley Moore shows fitness in workouts as the squad prepares for the season.
Unclear report from Robin Camp mentions Vance and Cleatiwater in a training camp incident. Signs indicate a facial injury and cross examination. a signed contract for 700 dollars is noted amid confused testimony.
MIAME March 2 44 A contested the crown of the annual Pixie amateur tournament here after a sealed final. Jimmy W Aronia amateur, warped George O Connor Southampton D 1, bp in the final match.
Chicago March 20 14 The belated gala in bowling lore the twenty ninth annual Ames can Bowling Congress opens on the newly built alleys at Dexter pavilion tonight. Entries total about 12,000 marine transfera from 277 cities and Canada. Prize money totals 307,770 the largest ever offered. Attendance high as three squads, the Chicago Retary early pinsters, prepare for the blow off. All records broken with a field of top players and anticipated milestones.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a boxing or wrestling note with misread names and places, mentioning Lewes and March 2 and a final bout. Not enough clear facts to confirm participants, location, or outcome, leaving the record indeterminate.
Text is unreadable and jumbled, making it impossible to extract coherent facts or identify named entities, dates, places, or events from the provided source.
A chaotic 1930s style boxing column by Damon Rmy recounts Willie Stribling and Terrible Sharkey. It covers the Miami Beach era, references to promoter magnates, and notes Stribling’s fading form versus Sharkey's comeback hopes.
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