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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

23

Night ball to be general in Texas loop

Texas League plans night games in most cities this season with Dallas, San Antonio, and others joining. Hammond opposes late games but schedules day contests on Fridays to Sundays. Spring and contract issues in Dallas and San Antonio shape the nocturnal shift as teams prep for a June start in night play.

Texas Dax Hammond Lale Tuesay Fridaza Satturdosa AntoMio Indiaos Bammogd

Allison Off To Hawaiian Exhibition

Merck 17 Wilmer Aili of Austin, member of the American tennis team, leaves Tuesday for San Francisco and then to Hawaii to compete in a series of tennis events. He is accompanied by Mrs. Allison and Cate. A training session is set for Sunday afternoon at the Merlen club near Von Dacle stadium, with all players expected at Tuesday’s practice.

Allison Austin Merck Wilmer Aili Amerian Davin Cup Tenniz Tueetay Hil Francisco Aili Balutday Towail Gerien Tennik Tin Mra Sata Worid Cate Toto Fel Merlen von Dacle Joncinck Tuesny Nick Torres James Hikes Mnet Fearon L U'Clouse

Chiro Cagers Picked To Win In City League Title

The Alab ima City league contest at Woodlam lake germ features Chiro Cagers favored to win with season standout Flores to face opponents in a pivot between Tuesday Nighters and the Spanish-American league champions as San Antonio and Fort Worth squads prepare for state tournament action.

Chinky" Flores Chiros Flores

Andy High Returns As Cardinal Player

Andy High returns to the St Louis Cardinals as utility infielder entering training camp. Branch Rickey confirms the contract and High will report soon. notes include a trade history and past performance with the Cards. Also mentions local results from Galveston and Evangelical nine in junior high play.

Andy High ST. Loush March Figh Tian Louis Carding Ice Branch Rickes Carda Leat Benson Stred Rochester Redbird Farm

Mongenl High to Represent In Frio Inter-Scholastic Meet

March 27 event at Frio interscholastic meet will feature Mongenl High with boys Edward Magn and Careall Nee in doubles and Carmel Venn and Amelia Glenna in girls singles. The team will compete against area schools as part of the district clash.

Pearsali Nettens Prarsata Tern

Wreathing bout sets path to Nichols title in expo clash

Promoter Harmmoniy banners a two of three falls wrestling card at Expo Coliseum. Victor Kilonis Coleman may face Hugh Nichols or Midshipman Kelly for the World Light Heavyweight title after semi finals featuring San Francisco’s Jintly and challengers Abe Coleman and others. Special match pits Scully Dave King against Ditch Myers, with Oxon Coudell and others in supporting bouts.

Tammonds Jintly He Neils San Francisco Kelly Abe Coleman Colepap Francisco Coleman Hammonds Columai Bilenl Oxon Coudell Deal Seatchman Silent” Thattan Anck Reynolds Scully Dave- King

Texas camps Corsicana spring training wrap

Texas camps Corsicana and Wichita Falls report spring training notes with players joining squads. Gil Robertson, Doles sanciet hurler and speedball artist, enters Dallas Sterra camp on recommendations. Fort Worth Gat team emphasizes speed under manager Dugan Photon with Moore Engle Fowler Dalrymple Wingsfield Gillilami and Grib-Thelan driving base running drills.

Corsicana Texas Gil Robertson Doles Sanciet Brook Isa Robins Dallas Sterra Thebertson Sterra Nangeer Pile Steere Fort Worth Speed Thin Weanon Dugan Photon Cat Manner Hendwap St Bhreveport Eddi Moore Charley Engle Chester Fowler Jimmy Dalrymple

Del Rio Prep Faces Coyotes in Return Clash

Del Rio high school Willcats aim to rebound after a 10-6-8 victory over Uvalde. Avetzel pitched for the win as Del Rio travels to Uvalde on Saturday for a key rematch with the Coyotes. Muir and Vent strong in support with homers by Del Tin and Amith.

DEG Teto Afaren Uvalde High del Rio High School Willcats Coyotes Uvalde Peking Avetzel Muir Nest Lave del Ttin Amith Dralde

Lower Valley Loop Formed In Rio Rondo Area

A meeting of area baseball coaches in Donna formed the Lower Valley Loop with a March 10 opening schedule. Teams include Galeria Mhart Hon Juan Alamo Sharyland Rio Hondo Weslaco Harlingen Mission Mercedes Pharr San Juan and others with games statewide through April 24. Tankersley shines in junior high meet with three firsts and a second.

Rio Rondo Gower Rin Granevale Tey Donna Jeanue Galeria Mhart- Hon Juan-Alamo Merciles Weelace Warlingen Mission Sharyland Rio Hon Crane Casle Teague D. Tl. Muckner Waslace M Tinker Taleria H. J. Warren Harlingen Tia Monde Weslaco Ebaresisn Juan Sharsund Pharr-San Tuana Rin Hand Mertéder Sharsland Enthingen Wenlnto F—Lin Feria Pharr-Han Tuvan Itio Hondo Marlinge Mercedes Anil T—Sharwland Ba Feria Phote-Sna Suan Wealace Rio Fronila Ta Ve

Terry Up But Feeling Just So-so

Terry Werry, stageling Lowsilitis gibberish, spent Monday in bed with doctor’s care. He remained unsure if fit enough for the New York Giants’ afternoon workout at League Park after a weekend in which he was reported recovering from illness.

Terry bin Werry Lowsilitis Gallens New York Giants New York League Park

Kamm Shows Hustle In Giants Cager Bats And Sox Trades

A garbled report notes Kamm's hustle as the Giants line up Frank Grube and a former college football star at receiver, while Sor shines with three singles and a double. Chicago players depart for Austin for a Tuesday game against a university, after a morning workout at Geneve Park. Ryon and Siegel are moved in trades, with Ryon sent toward Atlanta.

Ning Giants Frank Grube Tadasente College Sor Joby Ryon Victor Siegel de Sox Jay Turner

Pancho vs Miller headlines St Patrick's show at Urethoven hall

Promoter Bob Warrens hosts a newsboy era bout night featuring Kid Pancho against Billy Miller in the main event. Pancho, once a Dallas newsboy, weighs 127 pounds and fights at 125 to Miller. The card includes Dynamite Dunn versus Al Germ and Dixie Harker versus Tommy Mahavier among other four-round bouts. Referee Tiert Brannon will preside as Richter's practice plans for Sunday at Concepcion park are noted.

Bob Pancho Billy Dallas T'ayeho Ja Ile Bate Miller Huesbny Worniny Verthoven Otta Wallace San Antonio Dynamite Dunn Vick Hooge al Germ Hooge Ringater Letter Darby Das Itpentrai Dixie Harker Tommy Mahavier Tormy Atein Iwv 2 Jim Scarmoza Jim Scarmoza, Stocky Thulan Youth, Tried Aeatust Kid Howant Roy Moliom Tiert Brannon

Whitney fouls one off Hursts beezer

Whitney Foulis one off Hurst s Beezer. Winthi Haven PT March thane O Vinkye Willurs, Ran Antonio, Texas, infielder, already ling storind dting in the Phil ielphia Nationals Statwing, categ lene. Monday, Pinkey fouled off in pitch that etrick Ton Horst, slugging fireb aseman, Muxh on the hore and Tony Flarnt is on the sidelines with replas fer ever on the injured member. 1 W. T. Simpson, who actle nose, hinted that Hurst and be ut of the game only a few ago, Rain caused the the cancellation of the scheduled PaMie St. Lovin Browns game Monday at Palm Beach.

Winthi Haven Thane O'Vinkye Willurs Antonio Texas Philielphia PaMie St. Lovin Browns Palm Beach

Alpine High Bucks Enjoy Big Season

March 27 Alpine high school records show the Bucks winning three of 17 games this season. Players Veras, Sanderson, Wink, Micfas, and Fort Davis contributed but several technicals kept them from the Interscholastic League Meet. McAnner was the sole opponent to beat Alpine.

Veras Alpine High School Ruchz Mnie Homee Oliver Bucks

Cardinal Club Sells St Joe Name of buyer unclear

The Cardinal Club of St Joseph, Mo announces the sale of the club to James Hamilton, former manager of a Nashville club, for a 16-player franchise. The deal, disclosed by Oliver French, includes city park access for night baseball and demands city funding of 4000 for lights and 2600 rent to the Cardinals, with the seller threatening relocation if terms are not met. Hamilton, a veteran player and manager, previously played third base for St Joseph when it won the Western League title in 1919.

Bil Joseph St Louis Jims ‘Ag Hamilton Sashville, Tenn Souths Association Oliver French I Hamilton Hamilton Sable Tinmilton St. Louis Cardinals Sioux Gils Iowa Tinealn Nel Monoka Kansa St Joseph

Old Favorites on Post Mat Schedule at Fort Sam Houston

Edie Law and Paul Hough Jonze headline rough and tumble wrestling at Fort Sam Houston. Four bouts fill the three fall semi finals with Carl Ywenday and Capt. James Busy announcing. The War Department theater hosts three match cards starting at 2:40. Italian star Oreste Vadalti clashes with Dutch Memory, Vadalti overpowering his heavier foe. Openers feature Tunepng Jimmy Toondss and Pete Cnediel in a string of bouts. Referee Louin Albert oversees the post mat night action.

Edie Law Grat Tyvkle Paul Hough Jonze Minuy Fort Sam Houston Earlner Vadalti Jimmy Toondss Camp Cook Meata Pete Cnediel Coban Matmiin Taulos Geazinle Unrdiel Har Jist Louin Albert

Portland Cementers Show Good Start In Openers

The Portland Cementers reorganized and opened with a win and a loss, beating the Richlers Butter-iiats 2-1 after an opening 2-1 defeat to the XY. ML. T. A. Lions. Star southpaw 3 okay pitched seven innings in Sunday action.

Portland Cement Cement Teaa Lavella XY. ML. T. A. Lions Okay Delhe Richlers Fimen Call Hill Ramsey Woodbua

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