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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1929

Page

17

Giants Bear Down On Field For Texas Exhibition

Weather delays and Giants training camp progress as San Antonio hosts a delayed exhibition between the Giants and the Bears. Manager Billy Alexander praises players Carl Kott and Nepli Beker, with Leach and Veltman spotlighted for batting order while West Texas trip to Houston looms.

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Seeded for Tennis National Indoor Championship

At Eatank March 14 American and German players headline seedings for the national indoor tennis championship. Francie T Hunter of Rockelle and Telaran Davin Swayer lead the list, with defending champion Merritt D. Rorolin among others. J Gilbert Hall remains the nation title holder as the event opens Saturday with several top seeds and matchups listed.

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Scison Survivor Tennis Semifinals Reach Ormond Beach

In the Ormond Beach Tennis Tournament, Scison Survivor advanced to the singles and doubles semifinals. The Allison and Johnny team from Feet Orange, N.Y. joined doubles partners Tunig Ab and Zinvie Cup in the doubles final, facing Gig Feuer and others as action continued.

Jormond Beach Fin VPI Wilhnor Alisup Auta Yana Jorgiy Adis Pritz Moreur Tethleham Gig Feuer Ormond Beach Tenia Allison Johnny An Hyn Feet Orange N.Y Tunig Ab St. Rainellle Manteen

Crix Ford Kelly Turn Double Play for Rays

In Bradenton Florida on March 14 the Criz-Ford-Kelly double play combination sparked the Ciscingwri Rada’s six nine-rate rally. The Totton Ret Sox held a key position as Ted won a loud tab from Tadismapulis at the after- TL muuCition.

Bradenton Marcy Mimaq Ted Tadismapulis Totton Ret Sox

Get That Horseshoe Entry in Championship Horsestian Event

The note details a horseshoe tournament schedule for Wednesday at Travis Park. It mentions a main trophy for the winner and a trophy for the runner up. San Angelo representatives will advance to the state championship after Texas cities complete their schedules.

Travis Park Alse Els San Animlo Texas

Elks Face Rough Going This Week

After a tough trip to Kansas City for the nations A A C tournament the Cook Painters and the B P O Elks return home to face Morning Glory Houston in a semi final series at Fort Sam Houston. Reese leads Morning Glory with 19 points in last Houston game as Elks rally behind defense and near upset. Friday starts 8 oclock with weekend doubleheader. Maj Delemater and staff arranged Fort Sam Houston court.

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Right-Handed Pitchers Duel As Nationals Face Athletics

Philadelphia ventures to Fort Myers to open a spring training series against the Athletics with Willoughby Gay and Brecht again on the mound for the Nationals. Virgil Davis is slated to start for the Mackmen, while Letian ic remains in the lineup as the season begins. Former welterweight champion Tete Lata is among local figures expected to attend events.

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New Tiger Hurlers Do Some Good Work

March 14. Talrait Lines regulars defeated the Tiger Cubs 4 to 1. Sinn Gilson Enil Yde and July Vuldtemme limited the Cubs to one tally while Ruble, Vele, and other Tigers connected for runs. Yoe pitched a standout, the sole Tiger run scoring on a tough fought effort.

TIGER Talrait Jen Jenet Tiger Cubs Sinn Gilson Enil Wever

Browns Rally With Grimes At Wrigley Field

Beavers third phase during the pennant chase saw Young Grimes deliver a hit laden innings as Bernie Manish entered for late practice. Hever and Grimes combined in a tense rally with strong turns by Grimes and a steady response from the bullpen.

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Beating Heeney Sets Up Porat Title Bout

In a dramatic weigh in the Norwegian challenger Von Porat faces a wary promoter lineup in Chicago. The promoter Mile in Chicago offers a contract with Canadian interests for a key April bout.

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Death of Sherry Magee Ends Era of a baseball great

Sherwood Magee, longtime star in the National League and a key Phillies captain, dies of pneumonia at his home aged 4?, leaving a legacy as one of baseball’s natural hitters. He led the NL in batting in 1910 with a .? average, starred for the Whales, later coached and umpired in the minors, and was born in Clarendon, Pennsylvania in 1884.

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Ward Players To Work Out

The Montgomery Ward baseball squad, contenders in the Citizens league, plans practice sessions Friday at Naboo Field and Saturday morning at Lambert Beach. The new team features players from the Karotkin In Austers league champs of 1YUS and other clubs, including Ji, Arorn, Brown, Mnitilux, A Hay, Anderwald, Fineman, Gerbic, Winns, Walters, Grainmer, Allen, Jonrley, Dodgen, Ferguson, Mesers, Meidgen and others seeking tryouts.

Montgomery Ward Naboo Field Lambert Beach Karotkin 1YUS Nitee Rentershire Afanagor Tekanse Armedos Frias Arorn Brown Mnitilux

BlankenShipments and Odd Tales Signal Hidden Conflict

Calif Maren 14 reports odd shipping notes as Blankenhip appears sent to Dallas while other figures like Homer Ttankenebiyy and Munk face unclear fates. Rumors speak of a potential conference journey to Han Amonitia as Winer brothers lose pieces and Turner Dresturr weighs actions amid unresolved responses.

Calif Maren Ac Bok Jae Awung Pieshursh Witeher Homer Han Amonitia Vesar Tam

Hockey Scores From Alt Night Games

A confused set of hockey results shows Michlag defeating Teowidenes 2 to 1, with scattered mentions of teams including Minneapolis, Windsor, Toronto, and New York. The text reads as a garbled listing of scores and opponents with Canadian and American tongue fragments.

Michlag Bt Teowidenes Minneapolit Saul Arborfatian Hawitlon Az Tuttsie Kilrhener Nk Pe Jalon Fy Windsor Tulsa Toronty

Old Baseball Romance Lives Hank to Rescue

A nostalgic tale frames baseball as a living romance and spirit. Shrimp, a baseball-obsessed guest from Chicago, tries to join the Giants but ends up in trouble, showing grit and hope as Fabian, a kind keeper, intervenes, aiding his release and urging a return to baseball ambition.

Hank Tema Tout Mamser Hans Radbourne Giants Shrimp Chicago Ban Antonin Hem Benets Sone Handladieg Sin St. Anthony Oni Fabian Rockefeller Art Fahian Yhanners Stude Fab

Robby K and Phair Critique Robins National League Standings

In Phair’s series the Robins are described as unable to climb beyond seventh in the National League pennant race. Dazzy Vance leads a strong pitching staff, while the infield and outfield face shifts and doubts. Wright and Glenn are discussed, with several candidates named for outfield and infield spots as changes loom.

Brooklyn Yibe Robins Eren Meus Peus Pitteburgh Stobins Burling Dazzy Vance Bey Tiealy Nevyerdlelen Bie Rammed Funn Daxzy Minaret Watson Caparbiliti Anmbo Elliott Stube Kibrhart Teleng Wright Pittsburgh Hig Glenn Boremy Diregtan Pirates

Robby Favors Paying Vance and Weiting Involved

March 1 item notes Danny Vance, Glen Wright, and Fal Wright in a sports decision. It cites refunds and a $300 difference, mentions office procedures and a call for tryout information. The text references organizational matters and character assessments for a long-standing sports program.

Leama Eng Danny Vance Ane Weitig Glen Wright Reskin Matson Troldie Wright Wolion Vance Regia

Dempsey Gets Stoneham Offer In Detroit Business Buzz

New York boxing figure Dempsey faced a tangled hiring bid as promoter choices shifted with Stoneham presenting a proposal. Detroit visits loom as Dempsey plans two days of project inspections sponsored by Floyd Fitzsimmons before a final decision next week.

New York Morey Wullian Hurricon Dempsey Moinesn Mawlee Ontroie Charles A. Htonsham Yolo Hall Avtonio Stoveham Senk Dempacy Fin Lunauell Humbert Fugaay Fugiay Polo Dempsey Reed Detroit Floyd Fitzsimmons

Kearns Challenges NBA Court Fight Over Boxing Power

Chicago report on Jack Kearns challenging the National Boxing Association in court over regulatory authority across 25 states. A $10,000 forfeit tied to the Tommy Loughran Mickey Walker bout at Chicago Stadium raises questions about defences of the middleweight title before September 20 amid legal action and potential federal court injunctions.

Chicago Jack Kearns National Boxing Association Kearns Hingis N. B. A. Denier Tommy Loughran Mickey Walker Oumich N. B.A Walker Isearns Ghiengo Crom Corder

Cubs Breaking Camp To Tour Avalon Schedule

Catalina Sattad reports March 20 as the Cubs break camp to tour Avalon with manager Ian McCarthy and Guha packing war clubs for a mainland exhibition. Los Angeles opens the exhibition program tomorrow as most players, except Len Oopinett, appear out of form and physical condition.

Avalon Catalina Sattad Ian McCarthy Guha Tos Angeles Len Oopinett Cuba Margger McCarthy Hina Nettte Clyde Terk Norman McLilian Clarence Tair

Cards Trim Red Sox Orsatt Holdout At Avon

March 44 in UPM. Moston Ted Hox led a high scoring win at Wratentan as Lavi Cardinal attended a party yesterday. Detected violence marked the game with 10 blows. Fred Hanes signed, acquired from Indianapolis and previously with Hevten and Detroit Americaim. Laney’s note shows Ernie Ornate on holdout.

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Squadron 62 Triumphs In Army Volleyball Match

Squadron 62 from Brooksfield defeated an army unit from ForteXam Monkton in Wednesday night play. Medial Regiment led by Sergeant Basan opened with strong serves while Sergeant Month and colleagues contributed on defense and ball handling as the squadron rallied to claim the victory.

Brooksfield ForteXam Monkton Hergeant Basan Chalelon Treferer Isuilers Tisnan Mane Jonna

San Antonio lacks top basketball teams ask for better exposure

A San Antonio observer argues local teams such as the Elka and Cook Painters lack high level competition and regular high-caliber games. He contends teams from the city seldom face top rivals, leaving players underprepared for broader tournament play and national exposure.

Feaelf Elky San Antonio Naracleas Real Reneon Guea Conk Painters Titan Eagles Kring City San Antonia Tenguera

Mack Tries College Ball Star at Third

Nick Borrelli, former Muhlenberg College star, drew the infield duties at third base in an Athletics exhibition against the Philadelphia Nationals. Manager Mack announced the trial would be a thorough workout for the former college player at In-Riel post.

Mack Myers Nick Borrelli Muhlenberg College Ator Manayer Mack Enid

Plans for this year ruined by voting delays in San Antonio

Maral 0, chairman of the Junior chamber of commerce committee, reports from Joseph W. Wear of Philadelphia that San Antonio may host a Davis Cup tryout or cup tie next spring. Dates for Canada versus United States zone eliminations are set for May 1 16 and 17 with midwest and Texas series planned around New York and San Antonio. Edinburg picks captains for the 1936 Bronco hawker team Tommy Swayze and Louisa Joyior lead selection.

Canada United Wear Midwest Tena San Antonio

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