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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1927

Page

5

Great Golf Certain in Southern Open

CHICAGO March 22 UR Back Weaver, once a key South Side figure, is set to play again in the Southern Open. The former White Sox third baseman, linked to controversy around the 149 World Series, has signed to play infield with the Niesen’s, a Chicago semi pro team, according to owner Willem Niesen.

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Baseball Reinstatement Plea Before Landis Dominates Hearing

A dramatic plea before Baseball Commissioner Landis dominates recent charges in a White Sox scandal case. Players and officials face conspiracy accusations linked to the 1919 World Series. Weaver and others are cited amid testimony and public demand for accountability in the sport.

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G1s Galore Prelim Tourney In Atlanta Opens Open Golf

Universal Service Blatt Correspondent reports on the Southern Open championship preliminaries in Atlanta. Scores run very low as leading amateurs Jones and Sweetser threat the field. pros like Barnes Conk and Munger post strong totals. Final standings hinge on Wednesday morning play and the $12 prize pool.

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Bears Rally In Scrappy Detroit Tilt Versus Tigers

The Detroit Tigers battled San Antonio as Gilson worked eight innings in a tense game. Beare hitters sparked early runs while Whitebill and Gibsons contributed key plays. The Bears showed grit with defend start and solid miscues, setting up a tense finish in a tight contest before roster moves headed to Austin.

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S A Spring Camp Notes

S A Spring Camp Notes. Mixed garbled lines mention Barry Ablee, a pitching focus, a Wednesday workout, and the team with Jack Zeller traveling to Asti. References to Mis ater Woon, Harry Aliles, and a track team captain suggest athletic updates from a college spring training period.

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Nunamaker Eyes Young Bears Prospects at Corsicana

Corsicana manager Leslie Nunamaker, formerly with Cleveland, surveys Young Bears players from League Park as possible farm talent for the Bruins. He aims to annex top jooking talent this summer while Harry Ables fears losing key prospects to the Corsicana club in the Lone Star League.

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Tigers Embrace Drag Bunt Strategy This Season

The Detroit Tigers emphasize drag bunting in training at San Antonio and in practice, manager Moriarty backing the tactic over the ordinary choke hit. Star hitter Frank Manush showcases drag bunt skills, aiding rallies and advancing runners, with a notable drag in Wednesday’s Teague Park game.

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Breckenridge High Opens Series With T M J Friday

Breckenridge High launches a three game series against Tess Military Institute Friday afternoon at Isolate field. Coach Williams aims to boost the Eagles, with a second game set April 1 at Black Stadium and a possible third a week later if needed.

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Sports Arena Wrigley Plan Faces Major Setback

A proposed Sports Arena at Wrigley faced an early demise after an official inquiry by PLT Harmon and William Weis ds. Plans cited a $24 million cost and capacity for 40,000 visitors. The project aimed to supplement Madison with a major venue, but financial and development hurdles stalled progress.

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Army Y Form Volley Ball Loop Plan

Army group plans a volleyball loop event at a San Antonio site with aims to organize matches involving Fort radii and local facilities. A meeting at a U S base discussed management and scheduling, with organizers proposing a Valley region event and related sponsorship.

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Seguin White Sox Lining Up Stars for Season

Seguin White Sox plan to assemble a strong lineup with notable players from nearby Texas affiliates. The push features prospective talent from Antonio and Wintering areas as they aim to boost performance for the season.

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Umpire Involved In Brawl Fired

An umpire linked to a brawl was dismissed amid a chaotic incident in Caul, involving a companion blamed for a fatal confrontation. Reports note the fallout affected local officials and the St. Petershhriy case remains under review as authorities tighten disciplinary actions.

Ruth contract and Dusty Rhodes tease in Flatonia note

A brief article snippet mentions Babe Ruth with a $210,000 contract and Dusty Rhodes of Flatonia. The passage hints at Dusty, a Bear recruit seated at the right, and Dusty’s calculations.

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Dusty signs Jimmy Long as personal manager

The individual referred to as Dusty may improve working relations by hiring a personal manager, with Jimmy Long signed in that capacity. Ruth operates with a business manager.

Jimmy Long Ruth

Talcott Tops Rifle Artists In Tryout Score

Sialeen crack marksmen from the Liberty Piperl and Rifle club dominated the Camp Bellis range in a final tryout for Americom rifle team spots. J. G. Telcott led with 471 total, surpassing Denver shoot winner and earning selection for the Eighth Corps Aze team. Wilkinson, Barber, Ridgewas, and Hadden noted among top scorers.

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Edwards Pays Way Home for Suarez in Dallas Bout

Edwards arranged Suarez’s travel back from a Dallas event after the promoter canceled a prior bid for Folger Young Rose. The episode left promoters scrambling to secure airline or ground transport, with Edwesil assisting Suarez amid a confusing, disrupted boxing week across Fort Worth and nearby cities.

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Venue on Lookout For Handball Men

A distorted report notes Handball competition details with names like A. M Venlit and George Ty. The event is described as tied to an organization and a forthcoming match at Tse Tyingdny with officials including The replat and Major Tengie jarbiter mentioned in unclear terms.

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Pirates Nickname Controversy Through Baseball History

The Pittsburgh Pirates nickname origin is explored amid 19th century league splits and the Players League secession. The piece traces Bierbauer and Stovey to Pirates ties, noting arbitration upheld the club’s right to the nickname and its lasting impact on club identity.

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Exhibitions Pan City Names and Oddities

Vetroit SA San Antonio Washington Doooklin New York Oaks and other entries appear in a jumbled list with scattered figures and towns. The fragment hints at a catalog of venues or events with various numbers attached, but coherence is limited and many terms are garbled.

Saints Postponed Home Contest With San Marcos

In Austin, the Saints home game against San Marcos College was postponed. Details on date and venue remain unclear as teams reschedule due to the conflict. Local authorities urge fans to watch new announcements for updated kickoff time and seating arrangements.

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Sunset games dot Sonotas on Sunday schedule

The Noahum Sunsets announce their first regular schedule with a Sunday lineup through April and May. Antonio Byes hosts opening action against Yoakum as the team from San Antonio eyes a strong run. Brady and local venues set for matches along the Brady Coteman road with court renovations noted.

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Fragmented OCR reads like a garbled note on books and people

The unreadable excerpt mentions a revised statical keepers, a forty five year gap, and an athlete, with scattered names and phrases about youth, world events, and a judge or official. It lacks clear events, places, dates, or outcomes, making precise reporting difficult.

Tyler Sells Homer King in Turbulent Trade

A fragmented report notes Tyler selling catcher Homer King amid a controversial swap involving the Brooklyn Robins and the High Point club. Details of the purchase remained private as officials discuss the deal and its terms.

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