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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1936

Page

20

Holland Dies After Long Illness at 63

Joby D. Holland owner of the Oklahoma City Indians in the Texas league died after a long illness at age 63 in Oklahoma City. He built the Indians from cellar to league pennant and Dixie Series champion, and helped bring organized baseball to Oklahoma City. He was born in El Paso on September 30, 1879 and had a long career as player, manager, and owner in multiple western leagues. His funeral plans were announced for St Joseph, Missouri, with family and associates preparing to lead the club.

Oklahoma City Joby. D Jack Holland Oklahoma City Indians Oklahom City EL Paso Tyler Corn Carnival Colts Atchison, Kay Denver Isno San Frantigen Coma Spokane Butte Boise Salt Lake City Portland Lile Rock Wichita Whehita St. Joseph Joan D. Hollendar Faurie E. J. Humphries Ray Flood Humphries Tidlans

Lavagetto's Work Gives Pirate Boost For Spring Camp

The Pittsburgh Pirates, third in NL batting last summer, feature Paul Waner Gus Suhr and Pie Traynor as core players. Youngsters like 21-year-old Harry Lavagetto show early power at Tech field and may compete for third base. Bernard Cobb and John Dickshot also impress as the team builds camaraderie and intent.

Pittsburgh Pirates Paul Waner Gus Suhr Pie Traynor Pirates San Antonio Buccaneers Suhr Pittsburgh Traynor Harry Lavagetto Pacific Cast Bucs Tech Field Corer Ann Khaen Lavagetto Pittshuran Bernard Cobb Fork Wayne John Dickshot Southern Association Aho

Birkofer Devotes Pitching, News of Birth Reaches Camp

Ralph Birkofer, a left handed pitcher with the Pirates, was working with extra energy on Tuesday after receiving a telegram announcing the birth of his nine pound son. He hails from Cincinnati and had previously been in the Faso Robles, California camp when his first child was born two years ago.

Ralph Birkofer Cintinnati Pirates Faso Robles Calif

Softball Leagues Begin Organization Meeting

Organization of the summer softball leagues meets at 7 30 Wednesday night. All interested players and teams invited to join the local commission session to kick off the season.

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Wrestling Results From Various Cities and Defeats

The report lists multiple Associated Press results with wrestlers from Brigstown New Haven Boston Omaha Newark and other locations. Notable bouts show Allen Nebraska defeating Kraig Peter son two falls to three, Rudy Dutsek defeating Mike Naxurki, and Ernie Dusek defeating Abe Coleman. The summary notes several other matchups and outcomes across cities including Portland and Oklahoma with various scores and finishes.

Associated Press Brigstown Allen Kraig Peterson Alaska New Haven Conn George Keverly Greete Iris Jack Donovan Boston Albany Rudy Dutsek Omaha Neb Mike Naxurki Cohoes N. J Airee Newark Ernie Dusek Abe Coleman Chisraca Felis Tudianenntis Fat O'Shorker Salt Lake City Genver Dar Higcisa Pachto Cole Zatwrias Dle Portland Yvor Robert Homtreal Charlie Strack Oklahoma Frank Matcewicz

First Ball Game Set For Sunday With Pittsburgh Teams

An all Pittsburgh exhibition baseball game is planned at Tech next Sunday afternoon. Manager Pie Traynor will split his squad into two teams with four or five players per side and the regular mound staff on rival benches. The game starts at 3 o'clock with admission charged. Seating costs 400 cents in the stands. Proceeds split 80 percent to the Pittsburgh club and 20 percent to the Missions.

Pittsburgh Tech Eld Pie Traynor Tegalars Traynor Jewel Ens Honus Wagner Arte

Tulsa Squad Grows Daily Sequin March 11

Tulsa Odds of Texas league team the Tulsa Odlers add new players daily as March 11 drills on the Fair Grounds park diamond continue. Fourteen players including six pitchers and three catchers participate as Charlie Catillo Frank Zubik Clasene Straub and Max Thomas report. The full squad should be ready by March 16 ahead of a March 26 exhibition against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Sequin Mary McManus Tulsa Odlers Texas Lexeue Fair Grounds Park Charlie Catillo Frank Zubik Avid Clasene Straub Max Thomas Pittsburgh Pirates

Liberty Ride and Pistol Club Set for Wetmore Range Meet

The Liberty Ride and Pistol club shifts practice outside at Wetmore road range on Sunday to prep for a March 22 match against Austin. J B Scott paced shooters at Friday night’s meet. Houston team totals 919 in the National Rifle Federation indoor postal championship series setup.

Wetmore Road Austin Marlin J. B. Scott Fost Sam Houston

Fight Results Across Cities From The Associated Press

fragmented boxing results listing fighters and locations including New York Jersey City Newark and Los Angeles with names such as Charley Radar Frankie Williams Allie Rivas and Glen Lee alongside scattered numbers and affiliations.

Associated Press New York Charley Radar Dave ‘Fine England Jersey City M. J Frankie Willams Newark Allie Rivas eSenie’ Tethierington Los Angelee Glen Lee Eerbras Ka

Amateur Ball Schedule and Golf Note from St Louis

Amateur ball action notes list The DL Airmen hosting a Thursday afternoon event on Fria City road and Duncan Fliers with a Sunday practice at Montan Field diamond. Southpaw Golf notes the National Left-Handed Golfers Association planned first tournament at Norwood Hills Country Club during the week of September 21 with Hen Richter as organizer and manager.

Smother Orkut Air de Penne Fria City Road Duncan Fliers Alontan Southpaw Golf ST. Louis Merck INS National

Porkers Face F Austin in Southwest Basketball Final

The Arkansas Razorbacks meet the Elephen Austin Lumberjacks of Nacogdoches in the final of the Southwest district Olympic basketball tourney in Houston. The Parkers defeated Texas Longhorns 27 to 16 while the Lumberjacks edged Rice Owls 49 to 48 in a rough game. Jack Collins of Texas scored once, and Rose Crenshem led Lumberjacks with seven field goals plus three free throws.

Houston Arkansas Austin Lumberjacks Nacogdoches Parkers Texas Longhorns Rice Owls Lumberjacks Texas Rice Jack Collins Jin Lee Howell Razorbacks Collins Owls Ike” Blindworth Floyd Kelly Jeg Alton Klayton Rose Crenshem

Morningstar Billiard Veteran Performs in San Diego

Morningstar, a veteran billiard player once a world balkline champion, appeared at the Pastime Club at 7:00 pm and at the Dixie Club around 9:15 pm on Wednesday night in San Diego California.

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Training Camp Chatter From the Dodgers Roster Talks

Fragmented report outlines players like Glenretter, Vai Mungo and others in camp. Mentions pitching tests, infield plans, injuries, and preparations for exhibition games with the Yankees and Red Sox, plus Cubs and White Sox scouting and roster tweaks.

Mangin Wins Rough Road To Indoor Tennis Title

Gregory Mangin triumphs in the United States Indoor tennis final over Leonard Bartman in a tough match. Mangin, ranked sixth, extended his dominance with a 1-6 3-6 4-1 9-1 victory in a grueling final, amid a field featuring players like Ray Palmer Jr and Henry Culley.

New York United States Gregory Mangin Mangin Leovard Bartman Fomer Columbia University Ray Palmer Jr Hins Henry Culley Santa Barbara Cali Conmbry

Lanier Junior High Seeks City Title in Harris Game

Sidney Lanier Junior High EB team has a shot at the city championship in a Wednesday afternoon clash with Joel Chandler Harris. A Lanier win secures the title. a Harris victory could tie Lanier with Coach Farzis Brotherhood’s Voks in the standings.

Sidney Lanier Joel Chandler Harris Harris Lanier Johnny McCashint Farzis Brotherman Voks

Softball Team Seeking Backer and Practice Schedule

The Softball formerly the Medical Arte Drags seeks backer for this season. Raymond Pena at Garfield 9985 handles inquiries. Practice at 4:80 Wednesday at San Pedro with players including Joe Rodriguez Uaene Mare Gallardo Alfonao Feniente Rudy Treving Matt Treving Andrew Zamora Robert Stone Softiv Hernan Hetti Guerrero Buddy Juares. Beach schedule details for Lakeview Sportsgirls and Chapa Safes and Barbera y Sports not fully clear. multiple notes mention practice times and locations at San Pedro and Washington Irvingfield with upcoming meetings after workouts.

Medical Arte Drags Rhominions Raymond Pena Garfield San Pedro Joe Rodriguez Uaene Mare Gallardo Alfonao Feniente Rudy “‘Treving Matt Treving Andrew Zamora Robert Stone Softiv” Hernanung Hetti Guerrero Buddy Juares

Trinity Methodists Win Series Opener

The Trinity Methodist quintet into a one game lead in the three game Mexican Christian Junior league playoff against Wesley House following an 18 to 15 win at Lanier. Lineups list Castro 10 and Gonzales 7 among Trinity players with various scorers, while Wesley House counters with Howes and Espinosa among others.

Trinity Methodist Earry Wesley House Lanter Methodists Lanier Trinity Methodist Ssiann Castro Kelly Encina Gonzales Kabaio Gonz Wesley Howes Gallegos Nara Cantu Espinosa Gabon Rereuvier Silva

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