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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1928

Page

6

Exhibition Baseball Btn Tigers and Millers Opens Season Fun

In Holladay Detroit Tigers and Minneapolis Millers prepare for early season exhibitions with double daily workouts. Regulars and irregulars field mixed lineups as Coach Hall and staff supervise a brisk practice. Warner appears in uniform. Shaughnessy’s irregulars win a late inning game amid misplayed balls and a pinch hitter finale.

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Phillies Open Spring Schedule With Three Regulation Games

In Fort Myers on March 5 14 the Phillies begin spring action with three upcoming tests against major league clubs. The Athletics, Reds and others are slated to face the Phillies in workouts as managers assess early infield candidates and pitching depth. The A’s, under Mack, plan a varsity infield of Hanser Dishop Roler and Hale with Speaker Miller in the outfield, while the club awaits word on Hatting and other players. A salary dispute between the Brooklyn Robins and director Robison is set for tomorrow as Frank York and Wes Visisonette arrive to discuss the matter.

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Joe Klinger First to Leave Giants Camp

Joe Klinger, an outfielder once with Norfolk, became the first player reported to depart from the Giants camp. After traveling from Canone, Pa., for meals and rest, he learned he had been sold to Little Rock, as absentee moves affect the New York Easter roster.

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Vance and Officials Meeting on Pay in Clearwater

In Clearwater on March 5 Uy Dazzy Vance and a lineup of players and officials discussed pay arrangements. The Irregulars had Wingo Fellerzill Holand in Wade and outfield. Chic Galloway homered with a triple and a single, while Walter Newman hit a ball for three bases. Umpires Neal Conway and Wish Egan were present. New arrivals include John Brillheart and Adalph J. Liska. Millers report many are still under term talks. Ernie Greaill remains unsettled.

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Peckinpaugh Prepares to Axe Indians Warily

New Orleans March 3 Up with a 49 man squad Cleveland Americans manager Peckinpaugh tests the pitching depth as Young and other aspirants showcase for the first time. He forecasts cuts likely in one or two spots and relies on Aaron Ward to provide reserve infield depth. Talks also mention pursuing Waslington for a possible upgrade at first base.

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Homers Help Pirates to Win Over Sailors

In Avalon Catalina Island on March 3 1924 Chicago Cubs opened with a 14 to 6 win over the Sailors. Mev Milan and Cuslyr hit first inning home runs to spark the Cubs new players Johnny Buller Fay Lee Jones and Pat Malone driven by strong batting. Sailors pitcher Guy Bush suffered a rough outing as Sam Hall and the Navy nine produced five runs.

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Ruth Plays 63 Holes of Golf Quits Links

Ruth completes sixty three holes at Jungle Country Club in Petersboro, ending with a slight limp. Reports say the long round began a stretch of workouts at the Diamond start with a plan to have Ruth U bang homers for a camp fundraiser.

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Cleveland Claims Aaron Ward of Sox

Cleveland claims Aaron Ward of the Sox via waivers, opening a path to rejoin his veteran teammates after years of service. The roster move follows new manager Al Metzger’s plan, with Faber and other veterans remaining in camp as the team evaluates pitching depth and lineup options.

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Urban and Braves reach terms after contract talks

Luke Urban and the Braves resolved contract discussions as the team adjusted its offer. The deal reflects changes from the prior terms and signals Urban’s return to the lineup. Team officials indicate progress despite earlier uncertainty.

Luke Urban Braves

Gibson Sets Fiery Pace For Bears In Camp

In a three hour workout under a midsummer sun Fram Gibson pushes the Bears. He interviews every rookie pitcher and orders hustle and bustle from the players. Veterans also feel the pressure as key rosters and training plans unfold with several prospects auditioning for spots.

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Ahem Signs and Alt Carts Accounted For

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Pirates Learn Base Running and Sliding Skills

In a recent practice session the Pirates focused on base running and sliding drills. Coach Gooch emphasized quick reads on steals and safe slides, while players worked on improving timing and fielding consistency under pressure.

Pirates

Early 1930s Baseball Preview Highlights Key Players and Teams

A newspaper snapshot lists star players and projections for the American League. Alphabets run through Al Simmons, Ty Cobb, Speaker, and Ruth era figures with batting averages, fielding notes, and outfield expectations. It mentions the Yankees, Athletics, and Tigers as title contenders and notes bench reserves like Bing Miller.

Barnard and Edwards On The Way To San Antonio

Barnard president of the American Baseball League with successor to Huw Johnson arrives in San Antonio Wednesday morning with Henry Edwards former Cleveland Plain Dealer sports editor heading the news service burens of the American league. They will tour spring training camps across the league, visiting Shreveport and the White Sox camp before Florida teams close. Secretay Arthur Sheahan of the Detroit Tigers travels with them. his stay in San Antonio is likely two to three days as they map camps ahead of the Florida season. Other sports writers expected include Warren Brown, Dave Walsh, and Bert Bell.

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Derby Entrants Ship South for Churchill Downs Training

A carload of Derby entries including Neigh Count the winter favorite will head to Churchill Downs tonight for training ahead of the Kentucky Derby two months off. Reig Count and several two year olds join Teabods winner of the Belo mont Futurity, Sen Rip Teighie and others from the stable of Mrs. John TD Hertz, ex cent Reigh Oyu, the Derby hopeful.

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French bike racers set New York pace at six day race

In New York on March 4, two French teams led the Madison Square Garden six day cycling event. Le Topruer Brocarde and Fauchet Marcillac held front positions with 210 laps, while several teams trailed in a developing, crowded field.

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Umpires Selected for Spring Games Exhibition

John A. Seydler, president, announced the chosen umpires for the spring exhibition games. The panel includes officials from Brooklyn, New York, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, with names such as William Jim, Charles Mirmon, Charles Meri Aston, Sherwood Moyen, Doll Stark, and Jack Reardon.

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