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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1931

Page

8

Night baseball in Texas draws major league clubs

San Antonio and Houston area games loom as Giants and White Sox may open night action at League Park. Officials confirm plans for a March 24-25 night doubleheader with major leaguers, while other clubs eye Houston and Montreat exhibitions.

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Edison Lightchnol to Resume Activities in Spring Sports

Principal Auresti of Edison Lightchnol Los Angeles announced a return to spring track and baseball activities after a period of disruption. The plan includes coaching changes and limited athletic drills, with key figures such as Coach Wicker and Curry guiding the program this season.

J.on. Auresti Edison Lightchnol Los Angeles Jtase Wicker Walger Curry Jeuleri Kilsboro High School Tiftshore Jon Geratialy Repinieleml Berms

Giants and Sox to play benefit for orphans

The Giants and White Sox planned a charity exhibition at Teagan Park on March 24 to raise funds for orphanages in San Antonio. Players from both clubs agreed to participate, with proceeds supporting local children in need.

Giants Sox Vork Clana Chi Fae Teagan Parte Mentas Arie Orphins Box Cenit Tomer Sin Antonio Gasdereil

Giants Star Slugger Ill On Arrival

The New York Giants and Chicago White Sox news recounts the slugger’s illness upon arrival, his basilitis diagnosis, and hospital care. Manager Bush expresses optimism for a strong showing. details include camp notes, injuries, and a note on game scheduling after a washout.

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Harris Shapes Tigers Contenders in American League

San Francisco March 16 Detroit’s Viners face a tough path in the American league pen, with manager Ricky Berry signaling a fighting spirit. Harris fosters a strong pitching staff led by Grove and Whitehill, aiming to build depth for the Shanghai season while evaluating talent across the rotation.

RUSSI SAN Francisco Detroit Weaton Rucky Berriy Tigere Reina Atmecork UN Bavkmands

Weekend Sports in Brief collage of global events

A fragmented recap highlights sprint relays in England and Ireland, track records in the United States, and various college and high school results. Notable items include Taerard high school relay marks, New York indoor results, and Intercollegiate wrestling and swimming titles with numerous institutions cited.

Spotian Taerard High Herlinger

Harvey Meets Second-Rater in Blainson Square Gardin

In a March 30, 191- dateline from SW YOK, Len Hirvey is billed as middleweight champion with 34 victories and one defeat. The card features Morvey against Hendebs of New York, plus other notable bouts including Sap Francizco, Corker, and Pirtane, with events in Philadelphia and surrounding locales.

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Houston Highs Ice Skaters Entertained After Win

Mounters of San Jacinta High, Haualon’s A-4d champion ice hockey team, celebrated their state title with a Saturday night win over Hinackenridge Eagles at San Pedro Iceland rink. A morning swimming party at Hot Wells Bathhouse followed with Captain Frank Floberix and teammates among the guests. many patrons attended including Hebbuardt and Vialderath families.

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Ban Johnson I ll Has Fair Night Stoute March 10

Tony Tohinson former president of the American league is reported ill and in critical condition at St John's hospital after a fair night event in St. Louis.

Ban Johnson ST. T.oute Tony Tohinson American League St. Tohn's Hospital

S A Boy Tops Aggie Golfers

S A Boy leads the Aggie golfers in the season card, with team members listed including Abilene, Ty To Reith, Dallas Charlie Malone, and Dallar. The team plans a qualifying meet with Texas Longhorns on April 1, then proceeds to Dallas to face SMU in the conference event held April 14.

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Eagle Pass Weighs New Loop Plan For Baseball Circuit

Eagle Pass figures to join a proposed Southwest Baseball League with city leaders, Rotary and Chamber of Commerce backing, forming a committee led by WV Biteh to study forming a team. A meeting of baseball players is planned this week to discuss joining.

Eagle Pass New Loop Natioon Zetlinge Rotary WV Biteh Dean Jesnsar Riiilson Hasehall Imeimbers

Hage Wins Coral Games Tournament in Tight Finish

The Coral Games track event ends with Hage claiming the championship after a close contest. Walter Hern, Phin Saech, and Chuck find prominent finishes as multiple athletes earn cash prizes, including 75 dollars to top performers and others at different levels.

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Whitney Waiting Call Flurry Reveals Family Ties

In a jumble of names and places the Whitney family story unfolds with references to the Velie kin Whiteers and a Theatur club amid mentions of Ash, Bemicknaf, and Philadelphia. The piece hints at a farm arrangement and a touring or training camp with shifting dates and personnel connected to a sports or theatre context.

Heh Whitney Ash Uffield Bemicknaf Cleveland Dioseious Pinkey Ue Phildelphionmis Koh Weiles Philadelphia Pedghey Isis Tinkest Jed Yinkes

Lauterbach Letters With Rice Freshmen

Banked fragmentary notes list officers and attendees at a freshman event led by Lauterbach. Names such as Charles arite Miners Moneton Retin A. Tein and Frank Terranelln appear amid scattered ritual details and a program outline for the gathering.

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Women Golfers Open 72-Hole Competition

Incoherent OCR fragment lists players and names across a women’s 72-hole golf tournament. Mentions Virginia Van Wir, Helen Hirke, and other unidentified contenders. Details on dates, venues, scores, or results are unreadable.

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John Kilonis Rematched With Coleman for Friday

The card features John Kilonis set to face Coleman again on Friday in a best two of five bout. Promoter Halps iaminonas promotes the event at Kepocitinn cull anim with Abi Coleman and Jewish Mersues Amd Gying in support.

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Sawes Battle Club Five In Title Game

Local league semifinal details show Sawes meeting Club Five for the championship after a hard fought win. The game featured key performances by Ben Buonrostra with 15 points and Hodvipuoz contributing eight as the winners edged the opposition in a tense finish. Befores the final, both teams traded momentum through the third period before Sawes pulled away late.

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Aggies Open With Houston On Base

Texas A&M opens 1908 schedule against Houston on Kyte field. Coach Roswell Wiegintoltam faces early roster questions with Tah arma pitrher Ab Hawes and Bob Scheer among candidates. Infielders include Fort Worth’s C. Barnwell and Cape fielders Fen Ret and Tester Telimga, while outfielders Maney Whe and Hiffiontt hold conference spots.

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Brooklyn Visitations National Pro Champs

The Brooklyn Visitation Kaive won the American Hrofessignal Taslet Ball Teague championships for the first line. The Visitations, first lal chams pions, whipmed Mort Wagan, seraid half Uitkeholsters, Ot-48, sist waht for their parih victors in the beat faut-gut-of-regan erries Cor: the lenge Stamn, Fock Worie xom only Ivo camer.

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Dixie League scheme collapses in club talks

Mavosn reports the Southern association club manager Spiller says formation of the Dixie League failed due to organizing issues. Proposals sought to unite teams from Alabama Florida and Georgia with free agents to be managed under a national structure. Spiller notes partial permission from Brookhaven park and mentions Rey Wilkings as a factor in bids.

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Castillo Trirematch Sparks Nightcard at Rivera Arena

The card features Rob Lore and Milly Whiles in a three round slugfest while Castillo prepares for action at the prowl event. Sailer Staley and Nirkpatrick clash on the undercard ahead of the main event Wednesday night, with timing tied to the boxing schedule and regional venues.

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