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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1930

Page

4

Books Show Wares At League Park

Chicago White Sox and New York Giants clash in spring training at League Park with 3:30 p.m. Saturday start and a Sunday game, as Dan Bush and Umpire Coachman lead officials. Teammates include Willie Kamu and Dommy Thomas. Lench signs as organizer, with hopes of strong Indian camp turnout and rivalries shaping up in Texas and Baltimore circuits.

Chicago White Sox Bacurdar Cerlen Antonio Leaker Park Ginn Etary Fabec Chicago Fitaimmons New York Piay Danie Bush White Box Oud Tegulare Tor Houster Willie Kamu Stac Catup Reek Sig Pebob Andioatcher Wasre Teant E. Ellis Gymnateur Xexociation Dan Lench Dan Lracth Eer Recond Conver Alphonse Dommy" Thamas White Sox Mallimore Baltimore Atlarte Ds Fox Alpionee Leo Freday

Fragmentary Fight Results From Varied Ring Cards

A garbled OCR record lists multiple fighters and locations with incomplete notes including names like Jaws and Al Friedman, mentions of Waycross and Des Moines, and scattered parenthetical numbers. The text shows unclear bouts and partial results with many unreadable segments.

Badgers Loom as Track Champs in Indoor Meet

Badger athletes surge toward a Big Ten indoor track title in Minneapolis as Wisconsin fields a strong team in the preliminaries. Wisconsin and Michigan compete for dominance with key qualifiers advancing to finals and potential meet-winning performances.

Vance Strives to Silence Critics in Local Scene

In a tense local episode, Vance pushes back against critics amid heated community chatter. Reports describe strong reactions, with observers noting verbal sparring and visible effort by Vance to assert influence over the unfolding dispute.

Alfonso Xoit Born Five Months After Father’s Death

Alfonso Xoit, current ruler of Spain and posthumous son of King Alfonso XII, was born six months after his father’s death. Under Spanish succession law he was king in birth, with his mother Dona Scarla Cristina serving as Reina Regente until he could rule.

Alfonso Xoit Alfonso XO Spain Alfonso XII Dona Scarla Cristina Reina Regente

Fragmented OCR Read Sparks Local Scene Confusion

A garbled OCR passage describes a public event at a park with references to fans, players, and local figures. The text mentions a Venkees and a Tigers game, a person named Maria seeking a pencil to tally costs, and remarks about exhibition fees. The excerpt is incomplete and lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes.

Robertson Declares Business Kept Him at Petersierg

In a March report from Dallas, Hugh Willagiaw, Codebaneran, files from New York mention Robertson and associates tied to the Bravex grain tamp tale. The item lists several named figures including Dr. Hay Hatelst and Windle, framing a dispute and insurgent actions in a tense business context.

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Phil Sluggers Drift Into Training Camp

Florida March 4. Ambitious regulars join lineup as season opens. Denny Rothern Cy Willian Tarney Friberg arrive eager to compete. Tripp Sikman, noted for hard hitting play, also reported in and ready.

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L A Girls Openers in Houston Enter Round Two

Houston March 8 09 The L A girls basketball teams Christy Hobby and Howard's Service Station reach the second round of the late championship. Holyby Holby routed Richter Bakery San Antonio 17 to 11 while Howard's Service Station beat Bill Hill's Aces of San Antonio 29 to 24 in a close game.

Houston Huneten Christi Hobby Howard Costenderd Norcoeed Uneiatie Holby Richter Tatery San Antonio Service Styrion Bill Hill Aces

Grove Hurling Against Cards At Fort Myers

Captain Eddie Collins leads a 22 man squad departing for Miami to face the St Louis Nationals in a ten game exhibition. Lefty Grove is slated to open for the champions with a half dozen other pitchers along to test their skills. Maz Bintop is absent and William Jerkins will play at shortstop. Sakomot reports for duty due to a recurrence of walle ipkten.

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Spencer Sign-Up Ultimatum Shocks Local Fans

A garbled early 20th century sports alert shows Spencer issued a bold ultimatum over enrollment, threatening consequences if he did not sign up today. The fragment references an absent catcher and a looming penalty, with chatter about arranging roster moves and compensation.

Coast grid games get kickback from UC president

Campbell, UC resident, argues football on the Pacific coast has grown too intense for university welfare. In the San Francisco Argonaut he condemns Atlantic Coast and Pacific Coast matchups and travel time, noting Penn's New Year’s games as a contrasting example and criticizing trips that take valuable days from players.

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Bowling Ladies Nunerin League and Other Local Gaming Notes

Bowling leagues report results from the Nunerin League where The Nee ees team triumphed in the two leagues over Marlin Baums Plumbers. Laopera led with 62 pins opening, 282 in the first game, but faced a tighter second game as Daum's squad closed in by 25 pins. Commercial Handicap League details show Broadway Lumberman, Cherry Diastoma, Melchert over 900 and White at 494 while others posted notable scores. Tenpin results include Heduin Tasurnea and Chilvertakera, with Stitchell and Conrad’s grocers match noted and Marshall and Hanavan highlighted for top scores in later events. Local weather: Halting rain delays reported?

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Kids to Meet Giant Sex Heroes at City Auditorium

Ann Antonio youth groups set for a March 22 gathering at the municipal auditorium to meet John J. McGraw, Doyie Bush, and star players from the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox. M. C. A. boys work secretary Noeman Macleod said arrangements will help all HOM boys attend. Officials plan exhibition with free admission at League Park. YMCA cards will be issued for entry.

Widder Hnothele Gang Ann Antonio John J. McGraw Doyie Bush New York Giants Chicago White Sox Municipal Auditorium Noeman Macleod Work Mcretary Anday Knothole Gans HOM San Antonio Atao Wii Gravis White Sox Kinlhule Gang

Finals in polo moved up to Sunday

San Angelo's polo finals were advanced to Sunday after Austin forfeited in the semifinals. The title match will be at Brackenridge Park at 3 PM, with San Angelo meeting Fort Am Austin in the finale after their semifinal win over the Ale Corps Training Center. A polo show and other events follow at Brackenridge starting 1 PM.

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Girl Hart Fort Worth Loses Polo Contest

Fort Worth Polo Club loses to Wichita Falls after star Deono Gildi is injured mid game. Gill's exit shifts momentum as Fort Worth slips from a seven to a two goal deficit, allowing Wichita Falls to clinch an eight to six victory at River Crest Country.

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Cubs Experimenting With Batting Order In Opener

Cubs manager Jee McCarthy announced a new batting order for the opener against the Toa Angeleyeniar Venguers, listing Plornahy Wilson Carter Stenbrunn Sell Wartnett and the pitcher. The move aims to balance the lineup with left hander Charley Grimm still in reserve.

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Dallas Girls Reach AAA Finals In South Tourney

The Sun says the Dallas basketball team from the previous year's champions lineup will enter the national AAAU tournament semifinals against the Employers Carualty team. In last night's semifinal, Sun Curry beat Randolph Village Cinco 31 to 20, while Employers defeated Oklahoma Presbyterian College Murant 36 to 8.

Sun OD Company Tissigw A. Oa. U. Ghia Emplorers Gcarualty Company Aemic Sun Curry Randolph Aullage Cinco Oklahoma Presbyterian Collage Murant

Sonnemberg Wins in Amarillo Match

Amatuer report notes Sonnemberg secure victory in Amarillo amid tangled play and unclear scoring. The text mentions Chicago teams in a stretch of mismatched names and incomplete phrases, reflecting a garbled OCR page rather than a clear match recap.

Athens Hornets Exit In Frost Round Of State Tournament

The Athens Hornets, 1028 state and national champions, are eliminated in the frost round of the Teres In terschematic League annual champloostip basketball tournament with four teams remaining. Denton defeats Athens 24-10 and advances to face John Weagon High of Housta. Other first-round results include Denison 47 Edinburg 34 and Ebses line 12 Bryan 18.

Austin Beerkenridge Denison Devine Bowie High el Paso Heagan Flouston Warhorses Edinburg Corsicau Kalln Ebsesline Bryan

Race favorite in bad shape in London hurt by rumors

In London in March rumors sweep racing circles that Gregae ach, the favorite for the 1050 Grand Naliongl, has a light split in a leg and weak feet. Grogalach’s owner Mrs. S M Gemmell says the gelding’s condition is serious and training at Newmarket is limited to light work as a precaution.

London Gregae SM. Gemmell Grogalach Newmarket

Texas tennis stars return home with titles duo champions

Berkeley Bell and Brice Barnes return from Bermuda to win doubles, Barnes finalist in singles, and Bell paired with Well to take the mixed doubles crown. Barnes also appears on a winning team, while Well helps in another event.

R Berkeley Bell Brice Barnes Bermuda Saturin Bell Darhes Paleet Barnes Cunereup

Detroit and Boston Open Exhibition Series Propects

Detroit Tigers face Boston Teaver in Tampa on Sunday before meeting in their first exhibition. Rookies expected to participate with Whitlow Wayatt behind the plate and George Renan seen at Toronto, Til I Breinecke, and Bepttle sharing catching duties. Wyatt and Sullivan likely to see time, with Nelson also in the mix.

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Indians Rally as Ferrell Dominates Mound

March 8 report notes Ferrell active on the mound for the Indians as the full squad prepares. Though mentioning earlier loss of form, Ferrell shows improved mechanics and control, with a strong fastball and effective changeup.

Ice Hockey Playoff Pairings In Disarray As Season Awaits

New York March report outlines NHL playoff confusion with six teams in contention. Maroons face possible matchups against Boston Bruins while Montreal Canadiens or Milwaukee Senators loom as likely opponents. Internationals lead scorer standings as teams near the final schedule and potential seeding.

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