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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1929

Page

8

Left handed pitching stars in early baseball season

A nostalgic look at Southpaw pitchers shaping the coming season. Noting Hob Grove Aceh Tennock Hixey Art Neff Jess Petty and rivals, the article traces the greats like Rube Marquard and Eddie Plank, praising Grove as a near Waddell successor while recalling historic strikeout records and pennant hopes.

Quinn Hall Eros Tony Tere Hob Grove Athletics Aceh Tennock Hixey Art Neff Jess Petty Pirates Crooklin Club Rookih Rubs Wardell Yortsider Philadelpha Athletics Spain Portsiders Wodstell Waldell Nttchert St. Louis Browns Pennock Wwe Hert New York Weneeviees Pemrock Marquard

Giants optimistic on rookies amid spring camp buzz

Giants manager McGraw praises young infielders Crawford Jordan and Marshall as potential major leaguers. Newcomers Follis Kaufman Lech Pyle Hubbell and Wites join Schalk and Nichole as coaches prep for an exhibition at Texas and a Laredo-San Antonio tuneup, with Terry and Terres amid camp notes.

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Hakey Hurt Signed as Meridian Pilot in 1942

The article announces Hakey Hurt being signed as Meridian pilot, with Ike Walker as wrestling leader of the club and Flo set to play this season, referencing the 1942 regional league and American Association links.

Hakey Hurt Meridian Pilot Miridian Sfies Nartin Tenn Meridian Catton Ike Walker Wrest Tulure Ergath Rince Basedaven Tern Lengur eAnmerican Associacion Flo

McElroy Holes Out In One In March Event

CE McElroy achieves a hole in one at the San Autonin Canutts club event, using No 8 iron on the second hole. The moment brings cheers as he joins the olein-One club, with E W Campbell F W Sorell and W L Gresham among witnesses and local merchants advertising prizes on the Light's Hole in One page.

CE. McElroy B. McElroy olein-One San Autonin Canutts Sundar Culis E. W. Campbell F. W. Sorell WL W. Gresham

Mississippi Cagers Face Duke in Southern Conference Semi

Atlanta March 4 Mississippi and Duke loom as major threats in the Southern Conference tournament with semifinal games set. Mississippi bashed Washington and Lee after a first round upset, while Duke upset North Carolina to reach the semis against a Georgia squad that edged Kentucky in a tense opening round. North Carolina State advanced past Clemson to reach the semis.

Atlanta Ewedenne University of Mississippi Orp Mias North Carolina State Duke University Die Devils University of Georgia Laft Mississippi Marsland Washington and Lee Saturny North Darling State Clemson Georgia Cech Duke University of North Carolina Georgia Elimin University of Kentucky Equa O Eoire Yi

Four Southern Teams Survive Semi Finals in Jackson

In Jackson Mississippi four southern teams Georgetown Kentucky Mercer Mississippi College and Southwestern Tennessee meet tonight to decide which two advance to the final of the annual Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament. Mercer and Georgetown are favored to win the semifinals with Southwestern aiming to upset expectations.

Jackson Miss. Merch Sterces Georgetown Kentucky Blississippi College Southwestern Memphis Southern. Intercollegiate Athletic Association Mercer Miswiiyipi College Ent

Fort Worth Opens Baseball Season Amid Republican Echoes

Fragmented text chronicles Fort Worth and Texas League teams beginning their season on March 4. Mentions Hoover Rebels Cats and political backdrop with Republican administration and Mexican revolution context. Golfed wording unclear. main activity appears to be season kickoff with teams and manager Jake.

Hoover Texas Fort Worth Ouyer Republic Tina Big Jake J Teng

New Catcher Joins Sox in Dallas Camp

A rugged tryout in Dallas sees the White Sox add a new catcher newly acquired from an unnamed source. The event features manager remarks and phrases about readiness, with team prospects and exhibition plans noted.

SOX Dallas

Wichita Walls triumph in Southwestern polo final

In a midwinter San Antonio festival, Wichita Walls defeated their rivals to win the high goal Southwestern circuit championship final 12 to 7 at Harbord Field. Veterans led by Lieut Smart and Chasey Featherstone starred as Wichita displayed swift, well trained ponies and dominant offense. Featherstone backed by Ing contributed strong defense and scoring to seal the victory.

Wichita Walls Lexan San Antonio Lil Taso Harbord Wichita Handi Cap Frame Arso Tournaneae Ciuntty Lieut. Smart Barden Chasey Feathrestong Mhrbord Seodas Long Neemale Deve Coo Dashes Wig Awift Anél Featherstone Ing Wille Fort’ Ise Rcort Chakker Sint Bliss Naight Nawl Burley Pula Maky Wichta Jending

Sall Over Boys Babe Picks Yanks to Repeat

Babe Ruth predicts a repeat by the New York Yankees in the coming season. He notes improved teams like Detroit and Washington but expects the Yankees to prevail with strong pitching and lineup returns.

Babe Tpetensburg Fla Ruth New York Yankees Astle Clement

Marberry Off Holdout Squad Names Changes

Washington Nationals figure Marels and Fred Marbers discussed a holdout squad situation in Tampa Bay. The report notes a conference with President and shifting lineup details as candidates like Kel Kenn and Rory Brewer arrive from California amid late season adjustments.

Washington D. C Fred Marbers Tampa Fla Riltitin P. Tateabe California Darwin Tewy Rory Brewer

Kansas Fives Fight to Avoid Basement

A garbled 1900s era Kansas college basketball note details Kansas Aggies narrowly near the cellar, mentioning Sy Mandisaiar and Kanrut F yrchiey with unclear outcomes. The text references a game at Kanrut and a tense finish, with several misread names and scattered facts.

Kansas Kansas Aggies Sy Mandisaiar Wil Argies Kanrut Finiedinen

Texas Cage Champs Invited to University of Chicago

March events crown state champions as teams from Texas vie for the 11th annual University of Chicago basketball tournament. Austin, the defending title holder, seeks another upset as Grateful Greek and other squads challenge for the crown amid matchups at Mequon and Chicago venues.

Cmicago Ta bin Aetermine Ted Chien Meri

Waishapur Winner in Tijuana Derby

Waishapur wins the Tijuana Derby as Pi leads, Merb places eighth. Nylep honks third while Valwhupur and RIGS appear in standings, with other unclear entries.

Waishapur Tijuana MTA Deans Marth Seentel Valwhupur Uva

Wisconsin Michigan clash looms in key title chase

Wisconsin and Michigan battle in a pivotal Big Ten game shaping the race for the basketball championship. A win solidifies either team’s hold atop the standings while the loser faces a potential split in the title race. Ohio State and Purdue also on the schedule as Chicago eyes the looming finish.

Holdouts Take Robby's Time in Florida Vote

In Swate Florida a political holdout named Robby faces pressure as the dated vote nears. Driany Vurne and Dany McWeeny weigh in on the outcome, with discussions of a forthcoming meeting and potential changes. Local observers note tentative plans for a fall showdown and possible shifts in positions.

OL Swate Fla. Mare Wilbert Stohinson Falda Iran

Lead Bia Rack at Gourcelin Tourney Sparks Row

A garbled report from Gourcelin describes a racing event where competitors, including a rider named Afureh, vie for a top place in a celery farming themed contest. The piece mentions Dobyten and a goal to sieve a feature, with Madiaon New in the vicinity and a clear early word on results.

Gourcelin Madiaon

Murphy Needs 13 For Record In Tight Big Ten Race

In a closely contested clash Murphy trails rivals at Wisconsin and Ohio State as he chases a school mark. He’s shown scoring bursts, while Bod Reener and Van Heyn lead Wisconsin and Ohio State respectively with high point totals. The season heats up with two games remaining as teams vie for top standings.

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Ride Wena Girls Basketball Scores Fireund Week

In a recent prep sports note from Weat Vesna Ay AL Co, five players fouled out as girls’ basketball action dominated the week. Wiel Pally led the effort with aggressive play and strong defense, while IG te 1 contributed steady scoring to the team’s campaign.

Wiel Pally

Three Clubs Change Camps in 1929 Baseball shuffle

Three clubs altered training camps in 1929 with key moves by Hola McGraw and others. Antonis moved to Detroit, while Wheenls plan shifts and players reassigned from Antonio to Shrevenert amid league-wide relocations.

Hola McGraw Uty Goetry Ausista Han Antonis Wheenls Ariz Antonio Antiwhine Shrevenert Dallas Chicago White Sea

Princeton Seeks East Title Inch Toward Championship

Princeton clung to the East title chase after seven straight wins were snapped by defending champs. Penn and Dartmouth share top form, with Princeton needing a win over Penn on Philadelphia soil to claim the crown, while a playoff looms for Cornell and Yale with Dartmouth.

Yori Atich Sif Princeton Tiger Lenn Byfvanin Ice Quakers Aman Nur Tigers Phihuelpuin Lanetay Philadelphia Jone Show Poenn Fanmouth Rover Detwalty Dartwouth Penn Yee Ton Lina Wen Gan Wight Ellie Berilion Jim Gahe Colninhin

Horne Hurls Well in Cubs Practice

In a stray spring session the Cubs showcased strong pitching from Horne as they faced a mix of lineups. Avalon and teammates Wake Morne and Gabler anchored the defense while Cataljins struggled to solve their rotation, with Cyenecas producing the least impact for the losers.

Horne CUBS Avalon Tntanna Ishin Marek Torlyn Toray Avalona Wake Morne Gabler Cataljins Cvengrox Cyenecas

Courtney and Tassi Fight in New York City

Fragments show a dispute labeled as a fight in New York with unclear names and scattered terms. The readable portions reference a location in New York and a confrontation, but lack clear dates or outcomes. Further context from the original text is needed for a precise summary.

Courney Tassi New York

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