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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1928

Page

18

Whitney Playing Wi With Regulars in Phil Camp

San Antonio note highlights Whitney, a young San Antonio hitter, showcased with the Regulars at a Philadelphia camp. The piece mentions his performance against the Yannigans, a strong showing in batting practice, and remarks on his potential for a major league spot with Winter Haven context and upcoming games.

Whitney San Antonio Arthur Tinkey) Whitnes San Antonina Chiadelphia Nationals Winter Haven Repulera Kyling Regularys Yannigans Tiast New Orleans Fom Kelley Whitnny Pinker Philadethia

Tigers Bears Millers Bomgat Tigers Bears Millers Bomgat

The Detroit Tigers and Minneapolis Millers prepare for spring showcase games with a schedule of exhibitions and trips. Minor league and college opponents include University of Texas at Austin and Fredericksburg Giants as the teams plan workouts at various Texas towns including Kerrville and Laredo.

Tigers Atein Houston Bulls Bears Jean Austin University of Teans Nize Wtay Zizers Fredericksburg Detroit Mike Belles Minneapolis Skinner San Allovio Kelle Eld Kerrville Kelley American Legion

Tiger Talk on League Camp Tour and Staff Arrivals

The Tigers head to a league camp tour with President Barnard and Henry V. Hops Edward arriving midweek from the White Sox Shreveport camp. Moriarty has not chosen his lineup yet for Saturday's exhibition, but plans to see Bree and the veterans. Leifield leads the outfield contingency as daily drills proceed and players prepare for the opening game.

Barnard Henry V.hops Edward League New Service Bureau White Sox Shreveport

Dibble Sports Win Seventeenth Game

The Wishtje Spmtte dominated the seven major matchups as Aver Ned and Chitenes Reig led the team to a seventeenth win. Final counts show V6 Wath and other squads eliminated from the tournament. key scorers included Aveta and DeMforee with notable performances from Keotaer, Agile, and Malafes.

Aver Ned Chitenes Reig Oftesha Elim Ted Vong Dille Gs Cuitde Gonailes Strata Sabe Hines Bale Vernitida Keotaer Yi Agile Pater Malafes

Four Tiger Hurlers in Tough Battle for Spots

Detroit Pipers manager Moriarty faces selection woes with 44 hopefuls in camp. Veterans Whitehill Gillson Sicner Holloway Carroll Riluss Savith contest two open berths along with Bram Vangilder who just joined from St Tonis Browns. Six men vie for two spots led by Charley Sullivan Walker Newman Urwin Vic Sorrel and Teachoot Hubbell.

Moriarty Detroit Pipers Beran Whitehill Gilson Sicner Holloway Carroll Riluss Savith Last Sam’s Square Bram Vangilder St. Tonis Céuaig Charley Sullivan Wale Fer Newman Deck Urwin Vic Sorrel Ant Aklur Teachoot Cari Hubbell Jefikarairts

Eagles Face St Marys Academy In L A Final

Eagles coached by Wright Riley prepare for the Tuesday night clash with St Marys Academy at the Fort Sma Houston auditorium. The Eagles, bolstered by a full 12 man squad, aim to secure a decisive championship and carry momentum into the state tournament in Austin after a 40 point win last week.

Wright Riley Theagkenri Eagles Trtak University Ay Austin Eason St. Mary's Academy Fort Sma Houston Duttons Hugles Riley Austin Riles

Bears Camp Report Mixes Debutants and Veterans

The Bears held camp at Fredericke burg amid uneven winds as Tigers and Millers posted better conditions in San Antonio. New arrivals Frank Phitbin and Leo Naju lead a rough day, with several players from Texas colleges joining alumni in a Texas tour that includes Al Maderas in San Antonio and local scouting at Fredericksburg. The feature event highlights Three In Cue Race and a note on Abe Laughlin’s Stet, while general camp chatter covers infielders, outfielders, and regional showcases.

Frank Phitbin Lyman Nasol Leo Naju Gob Harris May Dixon Joe Moore al Maderas San Antonin Brodericksburg Herris Ie Bears Soting Texas Universitisou Ib Catarina More Steenltege Abe Allen Wakefield

Miller notes muddled Carlisle camp prospects and players

The report details Wyman Ford and Alf Bindy joining the Detroit camp in a trial with Minneapolis, with other Miller players like Bill Black, Nelann Greene, Earl Smith, Pat Duncan and Johnny Rawlings noted. It mentions Oglesby’s five homers, Bernie Desiveros’ arm, and a damaged finger operation affecting Nelly, plus turnover and speculative splits within the roster as the team prepares for cuts and assignments.

Alf Bindy Heattle Miller Carmp Bill Black Kel Nelann Greene Uuts Earl Smith Pat Duncan Bente Ursaui Jone Alduut Johnny Rawlings Los Angeles Kelley

Training Camp Gossip From Reg-Yan Game Sparks Talk

In a nine inning scrimmage between the Regulars and Vaunigans Tris Snesker starred by going four for four and making key catches. George Kelly reports to Cincinnati Steds training camp in good shape and is expected to be ready for the season opening.

Veuaalu Via Sarc George Kelly Cincinnati Steds Dist Melly Maesy Ditcher

Mel Ott Hums Up Giants In Second-Base Fight

Augusta March 1 Snappy infield work by Mel Ott at second base fuels a battle for the Giants second base job with 19 year old prospect Cindy Cohen as Ott’s slick fielding and a sharp double play show promise in filling the vacancy caused by a Braves departure. Lefty O Doul and George Jarrett supplied power in a seven inning practice game while Ott took a strong role in turning double plays and handling fly balls.

Algusta Gia Mel Ott Infieller Cindy Cohen Braves Ott Melhaw Smakesift George Jarpet Lefty O'Doul Pacific

Robinson Building Spring Tryouts For Minor League Play

Robinson prepares for spring camp as he plunges into minor league tryouts. He hits 77 with several solid contact drills and is expected to compete in the outfield alongside Carey and Sedane, with Del Lisson and Larry Miranda among fellow prospects from California and nearby bases.

Cleasy AR Fin Maveh T. G Manaver Tobinsons Shigaing Thlent Zre Wrinzing Royilr Robins Eseraldi Carey Ani Sedane Nasi California del Lissonele Thiffaln Flarry Riranda Milyam Ker Mit Pear Anil Maz Wi Waco Eh Hiltiog

Joe Dugan Spikes All Talk Of Trick Knee

Joe Dugan defies talk of a trick knee by delivering a standout performance. The report notes Dugan on third base, Keanig short, Lagaert second, and Galiris at left field as the infield and outfield align for a strong game.

Joe Dugan Trick Knee Ee” Dugan Keanig Ak Lagaert Galiris iniieMl Varirens Ty Ieee Venoplare Dugan

Cubs Rest Day Delayed by Rain at Avalon

Rain halted a scheduled Cubs practice at Avalon. Players kept lighter drills as rain spoiled the day. Manager Jocurthy planned workouts for Wednesday with caution after the postponement.

Cubs Avalon Avalon Jocurthy

Red Sox Play Good Ball Preparing For Cards

Bradenton report notes the Red Sox show solid form in readiness for the St Louis Cardinals. Manager Corrigan and key players including Meleated and Wining displayed strong hitting and pitching as the squad tuned for the upcoming interleague clash.

Red Sox Bradenton Rede Eer St. Toulx Cardinals Phey Maniager Corrigan Oartiall Kon Walia Tey Phange Wikken Cramiyn

Barnard Likes Laaks of Chalmer Cissell

SOKEYEPURY La march 5 White Sox fans hear AL president E Barnard praise Chesper Cissell the 124000 recruit as a great ball player with fielding that may attract me to the Sox park this season Rubber Arc George Connally arrived belatedly and joined practice along with Sted Faber and Alex Metzler Manager Ray Schalk warned players about golfing after practice saying it would lengthen drills.

Sokeyepury White Sox Barnard Chesper Cissell Sox George Connally Sted Faber Alex Metzler Ray Schalk

California Rain Halls Pirates Plan For Game

California Rain Halls. Pirates Plan For Game notes that Wittaburgh Liners was forced to confine practice to light drills and manager Huss postpones the intra club game to later in the week. Adam Comorosky, a youthful outfielder, and Barnhart shared duties last year and Comorosky is expected to provide stiff opposition for the regular left field position.

Las Mums Link Maced Nain Bax Wittaburgh Lirnies Huss Tool Adam Comorosky Outtelder Barnhart Comorosky Lin

Newcomers Impress Browns Coach After Tryout

Manager Dan Hawley of the Browns praised seven promising recruits from the West IATLM team for solid showings yesterday. Players named include Dink Kofman Karl McNeely Titus Jay Sturdy Thad Front sincl yde Manion Strelecki and Wutler, who also teamed with regulars.

Browns West Teach Fin Maven Yannigan Dan Hawley Browns Mey Dink Kofman Karl McNeely Tittus Jay Sturdy Thad Sinclyde Manion Tl Strelecki Gecard Wutler Yonniguis

Three Fighters for Speaker's Old Place in New Orleans

In New Orleans on March 15 a crowded scene forms around the race to fill the Speaker's seat. Morgan of New Orleans leads a crowded field with tough competition from Gerken and Witkony as candidates vie for support and party backing.

Orleans Cris Alforre Wahl Morgan Utarga Gerken Hawk MilMaaked

Card Regulars Fail to Hit Rookie Pitching

In yesterday’s game the Cardinals regulars struggled against a rookie pitcher. Remillard exited early as the team fell behind, while Woxseniel and Ky contributed but failed to ignite the offense and sustain scoring against the newcomer.

Shaughnessy St Ed Leader And Captain Pick

Shaughnessy St Edward leader Ian Mett OShaughnessy of San Antonio is top choice for athletic captain. Emmett elected baseball captain, Ted OBrien half captain, thirty candidates in baseball practice led by Coach Meagher. San Antonio players pace the letter men group. In Urbana a Houston Institute four mile relay is set for May 17 with seventy seven schools entered.

St. Edward's Universip Austin Ianmett O'Shaughnessy San Antonio Emmett Ted O'Brien Jack Meagher Watty Corley James Sam Dyer Far NCE Urbana Institute of Houston

Purdue and Iowa lead early in rough Big Ten block

Basketball brief notes Purdue up 44 to 20 over Iowa with 20 points at halftime. Northwestern players appear in list Abin with two points. Michigan suffer 42 point deficit against an unnamed opponent. Iowa State shows 7 points in an unclear matchup.

Purdue Iowa Northwestern Ail Abin Michigan Wiewou-in Oklahoma

Presbyterians to Meet Laurel Heights In Weekend Tilt

First Presbyterians travel to Laurel Heights for a double-header basketball weekend tune up ahead of the state Sunday School tournament in Galveston. The Presbyterian five recently won the Intal Rumday School League title by beating the Pravis Dark Methodists in the final game last week and seeks another strong bid.

Galveston First Presbyterians Methodists Crackt Presbyterian Intal Pravis Dark Methodists

Mrs Stevenson Tops Club Women Golfers

Mrs Ta Ty Blevenson led a women's golf tournament at a country club on Monday afternoon despite incomplete text. It lists several competitors tied for second with scores and names such as Mrs Lundley Mrs White and Mrs Roerp with partial numbers, reflecting a local event in progress.

Mrs. Stevenson Ta. Ty Blevenson Bao Antonia Country Club Mra. VW A Lundley Mra. White Mies Clayte Roerphuoh Jovieue TL. Tannoy

Bicycle Six Day Race Leads Tie At Madison Square Garden

In the six day race at Madison Square Garden the French pair Letournér and Brocardo and the Italian American duo Telvini and Recknan were tied for first after the 30th hour. They had covered 658 miles.

TIX York, Moreh Letournér Brocardo Telvini-Recknan Madisonquare Garden

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