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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1931

Page

19

Slugger Olgno For Fat Pay In Pro Baseball Talks

A garbled early 20th century sports item lists unsigned players and rumored salaries in a tense bargaining scene. Names include Dill Terry Gianni Dareyy Vancead and Tony French among others, with talk of bids around 25 000 dollars and efforts by Connie Mack and others to secure stars. The piece suggests looming trades and league-wide maneuvers as teams weigh salaries and signatures amid rumor and misprint.

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Miami Golf Team Links 18 Hole Duel for Tie Title

Mont MIAN Florida March 12. Golf teams contest an 18 hole match to settle the race for the Miami international football match crown. Sarazen Atal Parcel faced Macfarlane and Cox in a tight final, with Sarazen winning at the thirty eighth hole after a long close battle.

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Rattlers Baseball Squad Sliced To The End

The article fragment details a Rat­tlers baseball squad suffering significant changes and cuts this afternoon. It lists numerous players and personnel with unclear roles, mentioning operations and field activity, but the specific outcomes and names are garbled.

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Welterweight Title Fight Set For Exposition Coliseum Friday

Promoters announce a welterweight bout headlining Friday night at Exposition Coliseum with competitor Reynolds defending against Rat tan in a single title bout. The undercard features Abe Coleman versus Farmer Vance and other matches as fans anticipate the first title threat in three years amid strong local support.

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Ban Johnson Battles Critical Health Condition

In St Louis on March 1 a signate illness left former American League president Ban Johnson in critical condition with diabetes. Dr. Robert Tsien reported the chances of recovery remain uncertain as Johnson’s doctors consider possible amputation and an operation is currently not performed. Attendants at St John’s Hospital note Johnson’s weak state and limited movement, with friends and associates closely watching the case.

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Sox Owner Likes Looks of Youngsters in Camp

Chicago White Sox owner Charles A Gowiskes expresses optimism about the club’s farm talent at the Hayle Pietd camp. Reynolds may join for about 13 000, with others considered for backstop duties. Giants beat Testie University Langharn 14-4. Treey and McGram note no major worries after a cheerful win atmosphere.

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McGraw clarifies Plumb not first manager

James Plow, 78, died in Cedar Rapids area Iowa. J McGraw disputed claim that Plumb was first manager. McGraw says he helped plant a correction from Cedar Rapids publisher. He notes Plumb held a key role with a team before joining. Telegram confirmed death details.

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Kearns Loses Alimony Fight in Chicago

In Chicago on March 12, Jack Kearns manager of heavyweight Mickey Wards, lost a temporary alimony ruling. The appeal by Kearns attorney challenged vacating the alimony order, but the court affirmed the decision while remanding for possible further actions in family court.

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Giants Strike Incomplete Box Score Debris

The clumsy box score lists players with misspellings and broken lines. Mentions include Koy, Verges, Leola, Danning, Hohamacher, Pesules, Walker, Tyron, De Jo Rneme, Yack, Taren, Verkest, Zehummacher, Farenit, Rutiivan, Maya, Mauineaden, Williamus, and BRAN To Law Mesalden. It notes home run by Taren and various innings with unclear pitchers and fielding events.

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Two Friday Polo Games at Miller Field

Two Friday polo matches feature Concha No. 117 against Air Corps and Tow Mather leading Jesers in a high scoring showdown at Miller Field. Lineups list Concha tride NueTs Week and Hobart Reel with Der Tintern and Trevi Vo in key roles as teams vie for early season momentum.

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Boxer Killed in Ring in Arizona Bout

In Prescott Arizona a middleweight boxer named Sam ishter died after a fierce match with John Tears. The bout ended in the fourth round when ishter collapsed. his wife witnessed the fatal blow and described the moment. Police arrested Tears on preliminary charges related to the incident.

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Unclear Fight Night Results With Numerous Names

Fragmented boxing result notes list many fighters and cities including Sausalito San Francisco Oakland Akron New York Cambridge and Belfast. Several pairings are mentioned with wins and losses but many spellings are garbled, preventing clear fighter matchups or event details.

Raucous Missouri betting bill defeated in Senate race

Selterson City Missouri March 12 with the old year heavy and the bill to create a state racing commission and authorize pari mutuel betting facing opposition. the measure failed after a brief, tense debate as supporters argued for regulation and opponents cited corruption risks. Several lawmakers expressed concerns about horse race betting and the bill was defeated amid procedural glitches and sharp exchanges.

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Big League Camps Open Amid Weather and Scrappy Notes

Baseball camp reports from Bradenton and West Palm Beach describe unsettled spring drills. Managers Shotton and Street assess rookies, potential signings, and pitching depth as teams prepare for exhibition games and early open dates.

Women Golf Stars Compete in San Antonio Meet

Mrs G Young and Mrs Alice Lally Fit lead San Antonio women municipal pollers at a medal play event held at the San Antonio Country Club course. Ancil Mrs Wotlage, Mrs Cally Ceritedtacy, and Miss La Veille Crinx led after the second day, with withdrawals noted by Charles Blunter and Miss Taicille Roliizach. The San Antonio Women's Golf Association resumes its weekly meet at 10 o'clock morning on the Alamo Country Club course.

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