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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1938

Page

3

Two Hour Drill Scheduled at Tech Field

Gabby Street, top manager of the St Tanis Browns, plans a two hour Sunday drill at Tech Field for baseball fans unable to watch weekday sessions. Spectator access is allowed to all drills. Daily workouts begin at 1 pm with lunch, continuing to 3:30 pm, while Friday and Saturday practice stretched to about 4 hours. Several Browns players are listed with various training injuries and holdout status, including Sam Thachany, Hitcher George Hennessey, and Billy Sullivan.

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Disjointed Exhibitions Across Cities Listed

A garbled OCR note lists multiple cities and venues such as New York Philadelphia Baton Rouge Cleveland Lake Charles St Petersburg and Providence with scattered abbreviations. The fragment appears to reference exhibitions or arrivals with unclear dates or schedules, lacking coherent events or outcomes.

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San Antonio Girls Lose in Volley Ball

A garbled recap shows San Antonio girls losing matches in a volley ball tournament. Newark defeated Allein White Shirts 5 0 and 15 0. Fort Worth duated San Antonio’s Pen Brew ties 15 0 and 15 1. Rusho eton Shiels defeated Fort Worth Wee A. Semifinals set for Friday with finals to follow.

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Joe DiMaggio Works Out As Contract Talk Drags

Joe DiMaggio, with the New York Yankees, trains with the San Francisco Seals amid contract stalemate over $40,900. He says no word from the Yankees and keeps in shape, noting current pay of about $25.08 per season as he weighs options.

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Stanford Captures First From Oregon In Pac Coast Meet

Stanford Indians, strong Pac Coast favorite, won 52 to 39 over Oregon Webfoots in San Francisco last night. Forward Angelo "Hank" Lusetti led the scoring with 23 points, aiding Stanford's bid for a third straight conference title as they prepared for tonight's rematch.

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Armstrong Faces Ziwie in March 25 Detroit Bout

Promoter Jack Mearns announced a heavyweight bout in Detroit on March 25 pitting Henry Armstrong against Ziwie. The event, billed as a major coast showdown, drew attention for the featherweight style and promotional hype surrounding the match.

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Spor tlights and hints of spring in wandering notes

A scrambled report covers Suny Henin and skating showings, Mike York’s promotion money, and Florida parade of sports figures. It notes Texas Amateur actions, terms about Torres and Unis, and lingering talk of Rogers Tornvty, with mentions of Jacobs Henie and upcoming exhibitions and cold weather fadeouts.

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Giants No Mad at Nowak Training Camp

Baton Rouge report on 15 year old Bill Nowak at the New York Giants camp. Officials note no immediate reinforcement or explanation for his departure to Cleveland Indians training, while Cleveland managers defend the boy’s move. Judge William Brabham orders Nowak back to Jersey City.

Baton Rouge Bill Nowa Fim New York Giants Terry Carlier Nowak Giants New Orleans Cleveland Indians Cleveland Slapiticka William — Brabham Rague Mivenh Dersey City

Waco Cagers AAU Champs Defeat Dallas Team

The Tom Padget cagers of Ward, Texas, won the Western ALA U basketball title, defeating Sammy's All-Stars of Dallas 37 10 35 last night. Grady Vaughn, Padget, and guard Terry Wisble sparked the rally after a tied score, earning the champions a spot in the national event.

Dallas Tom Padget Ward U. Basketbal Sammy Grady Vaughn Padgit Cerry Terry Wisble Noney Dr. Pepper Bowers Davies Kain Qinns Oshasabe

TALBOT DECIDES GOOFY INDIANS TOP DODGERS

New Orleans writer Gayle Talbot contrasts the Cleveland Indians with the Brooklyn Dodgers calling the Indians funnier and more eccentric. The piece details Bill Nowak’s odd career path, contract mix ups, and the Indians’ amusing but serious stance this spring. The tale mentions Judge William Bramhall, Bill Terry, and Charley Fix as figures in the saga.

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Wrestling card promises clash at Caney Island venue

Promoter Harry Coffman presents a roughhouse wrestling bill featuring Billy Edwards vs Young Joe Blecher and a main event style bout as rival Willie Davis faces tough opposition. The lineup teases friction with stern challengers including Babe Zaharias and others amid chaotic pre show hype.

Beiwney Alabama Bil Lee Tenachs Marthias Harry Coffman Wille Davis Caney Island EW Fischer Joe Blecher Sing Eiders Wer Willie Davis Babe Zaharias Billy Edwards Rawards Cote Henk Sterkwy Gwlee

Western Union vs Postal Messenger Boys Race

Western Union and Postal Messenger boys plan a Sunday bicycle race to settle a feud. Tommie, Gallaway of Postal, and a list of riders from both sides are set to compete starting at St Marys endpoint. Prizes are to be awarded by local sponsors.

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Baer Returns to Win In 15 Round Scrappy Bout

Madison Square Garden hosts a 15 round heavyweight clash where Max Baer floors Farr 17 three times and edges a split decision. Baer, fighting with one eye and a bruised jaw, absorbs Farr’s power but rallies to dominate late rounds, salvaging a controversial victory before 18,322 spectators.

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Aggies Sweep Three-Way Track Meet at College Station

Texas A&M trackmen dominated a three-way meet at College Station amassing 101 points to Ban Marcos 47 and Sam Howson 1. Dick Toda led the Aggies with wins in the slow hurdles and high hurdles and broad jump.

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Beaumont Beams With Youthful Club For 1933 Season

Beaumont's 1933 Exporters field a young roster with expected speed and aggressive play. Manager Al Vincent emphasizes hit and run, relying on rookies like Marsin Garsier, Pat Mullin, Milton Lehnhardt, and Parker notes to fill infield and pitching roles as veterans depart. Key holdovers include Dixie Farsons and Burley McCosky, while several rookies compete for the opening game lineup set for April 13 in Shreveport.

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Finals on in college meet at Kansas City

The National Intercollegiate basketball tournament finals unfold tonight with Roanoke College facing Wie dndoth and Warrensburg Teachers College. Roanoke upset Nebraska Wesleyan 45 to 23 then beat West Texas State 38 to 34 and Ambrose 46 to 3. Warrensburg defeated Dakota Wesleyan 50 to 43, Valparaiso 44 to 24, Mississippi Delta 42 to 40, and Washburn 43 to 24 to reach the final.

Kansasi City MuaYeh Herpetiat Mokien Roanoke College Salem Warrensburg Roanoke Nebraska Wesleyan Virginians Ambrose College Davenport Town Murray Teachjets Dakota Wesleyan Mitchell S. D Lybie Valparaiso Ind. University Mississippi Delta U the Senvi-Tinitistas Washi College of Topeka

Brackenridge Boys Lose Tennis Series

Brackenridge fell 5 to 2 as Austin High toppled them with ineligible players added to the squad. Moe Brown of Waco and Ed Tata Field of Austin each won two singles matches, with Brown pairing to win two of the doubles. The Eagles head to Peacswll for next Wednesday’s matches.

Brackenridge Austin High Tennisers Austin Moe Brown Waco Lefty Brown Ed Tatafield Far Uve Inore Eagles Peacswll Moerows Raymond Ver Myinteht Austin Deffitm Robert Dingel Robert Penlehat Bob Goldberk Paul Mubivelmin Ray Wutyfeny I Woolrawnies Munckenridge John Beosield Nekwe Bergyn Theaerice Golibeck Ehuckéen Stetenay

Serna and Kirby Teams Open Season With Wins

Serna's boys defeated Kirby's boys 27 to 4 in the opener while Kirby's girls pulled away late to beat Serna 22 to 16. The Berna school ground games marked the first action of the season for both squads.

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Mrs Conrad Wins Low Net at Riverside Park Golf

Mrs Conrad leads with low net score at Riverside Park as Ban An Fenton Women’s Golf Association honors a golf journey. Mentions Ted Kone, J C Conrad of San Marcos, Nathan Dreeben, and Mrs O M Armstrong in tied results and handicaps.

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Ice Hockey Schedule From Associated Press Listings

Ice hockey schedule and matchups listed by the Associated Press include Canadiens at Toronto, Penguins at Cleveland, New Haven at Baltimore, Philadelphia at Newport, Washington at Kansas City, and other national league games with teams such as Detroit Chicago and Pittsburgh noted among the lineup. Matches appear under the banner of national and American hockey associations with city pairings and venues.

Prem Americana Montfesl Hona Montreal Canadiens Thronie Internationat Amperican

Hough Leads Midget Auto Point Race Tight Battle

Roscoe Hough of Wayne Fork leads the midget auto point race with 400 points after Sundays events, a slim 60-point margin over rivals. Bill Thimes of New York and Saegeser trail, with Holmes and many others also scoring in the tight season chase. Sunday’s race starts 2:30 on the local one-fifth mile track two miles south of the men in Antonio-Sezuly highway.

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Schreiner Defeats U.S.A Golf Team in Close Match

Schreiner University edged the U.S.A golf squad as Kerrville’s team posted a 12 1 7 to 2 1 3 victory. Schreiner’s Morus Wilson Jr. won 2 1 2 points over Michaelis while Ed and Tr of Rehtelney claimed three points from Ma han. Schreiner players also split and swept several other matches amid a low scoring round.

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Miley tops Berg to win Belleair golf title

Marion Miley of Lexington Kentucky defeated Patty Berg of Minneapolis two and one to capture the Belleair women's golf championship. Miley posted a 74 and received the Helieary trophy from Landis, the baseball commissioner, in a Friday finish at Belleair.

Belleatr Matem Veen Marion Miley Lexington Belleair Boon Golf Paty Berg Minneanolis Mise Miley Miss Sere Kenexaw Mountain Landis Miss Miley

Boxing title bouts headline chaotic New York boxing card

A chaotic New York boxing show produced several results with fighters from Philadelphia San Francisco Boise and Chicago winning by decision technical knockout and points as referees and officials weighed in. Highlights include a title bout where a fighter from Philadelphia defeated opponent by decision while others secured knockouts and strong showings across the mixed lineup.

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Longshot Ends Dramatic Race Stumble at Winter Park

Veteran trainer Donen Dubois and a slew of named jockeys and owners contest a tense meeting at Winter Park. A mare named Talitha and other prominent horses battle for victory as the crowd watches anxious for results amid a confusing aftermath and shifting contenders.

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