San Antonio Missions topple Pirates in spring tilt at La Vega
Veterans Ash Hillin and Abe Miller shut down Pittsburgh in eight hits as San Antonio beat the Pirates 4 3 in a spring exhibition at La Vega. Debs Garris and Terrell Treweek sparkled, while Tehco pitchers prepared for Wednesday counts against major leaguers with Pyle Munchiet and Tally on the slate.
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Sen Apronto
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Munchiet
Tally
Blanton
Elmer Signs Up With Houston Bulls in March Contract
The Dean family joins the Houston Bulls as Elmer Dean signs with A B Boudregur at Butts park to keep his job as a pratt vendor. He promises a strong season while familiar faces Ole Diz and Paul help the bid, as Texan league pames loom.
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Elwer
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Greenberg to Detroit spring camp in Florida visit
Hank Greenberg the Detroit Tigers slugging first baseman will depart for Lakeland Florida this afternoon to settle his 1936 salary dispute with club officials there. He said a phone call from Charlie Navin invited him to Florida to discuss and settle the matter in person.
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Detroit Tigeer
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Florida
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Pirates and Missions Set for Week of Games in Texas
Thursday the Pirates travel to Ge guin to train at the Tulsaeum. The Missions head to Austin to face the University of Texas. Friday features a 40 cent charity game at Tech field. Saturday and Sunday Chicago White Sox play the Pirates at Tech lab. Pittsburghers begin a northward tour Monday in Austin. Bus Payton the Mission catcher recovers from illness and is expected back this week. The Junior chamber hosts Baseball Night Mexican dinner at 4115 Wednesday honoring the Pirates with San Antonio and Tulsa club officials as guests.
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Erickson Resigns At Ottawa To Join Washburn
Charles D. Erickson athletic director and coach at Ottawa University since 1931 resigned today to become coach of basketball and freshman football at Washburn College in Topeka Kansas law Topeka.
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Arlington Opens With Top Thoroughbreds and $166,004 Purses
Arlington Downs announces the 27 day spring meeting opening Thursday with leading thoroughbreds from across the nation and purses totaling 166,004 dollars. Time Supply may join Time Supply to compete if conditions meet the agreement while defenses include Sound Advice assigned top weight of 126 pounds and a sprint feature over the Wag-Zoner course with 31 entries.
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Sound Advice
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Money Getter
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Bay Bubble
Judge Lear
the Pelican
Tha Dark
Tuscans
Zuni
Marynell
Naughty
Cantine Lass
Jay Yes
Miss Webb
Khamseen
Baseball Holdouts and Prominent Players Through the Ages
The piece surveys baseball holdouts as the season nears, noting top stars stay in and others threaten quitting for better terms. It recounts Mike Donlin's famous holdout with the New York Giants under John T. Brush, aided by George M. Cohan, and contrasts past bravado with today’s players. It cites the Golden Gloves public interest, with 19,400 attendees and $46,804.90 gate receipts in Chicago and New York combined.
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Training Camp Chatter and Stadium Notes From the Era
In a busy pre season circuit the Yankees seek revenge on the Dodgers as Ren Bulling remains out and DiMaggio endures a blister while Ditteno faces days of rest. Indians Park sells out for the April 14 opener as the Senators face injuries and the Bees shuffle lineups while Marcum and Bottomley show flashes for their clubs.
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New Orleans
Inslane
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Steve O'Neill
Houston Ramblers Reach Polo Finals In Southwestern Play
Houston Ramblers advanced to the polo finals after crushing Dallas 17 to 7 in the Southwest circuit eliminations. Aubrey Flood led the scoring with six goals, followed by Wier with five and Bob Farish with four as the Houston club seized command early and never relinquished control.
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Swampig
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Edison High seeks district switch amid Lanier clash
Edison High plans a seven game schedule with District 38 teams while seeking to transfer from San Antonio No 39. Lanier faces eligibility disputes as Edison contemplates a two league move and a possible clash if Edison wins approval within a week.
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la Aler
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Johnson Jr Dropped From Athletics Trip To Washington
Walter Johnson Jr son of the Big Train will be cut off from the Philadelphia Athletics Apr 10 Counts Mack manager said Johnson would drop all the club train at Washington on the way north from training camp Les Butcher another pitcher who came from Florida with Jackson will be dropped off at Washington
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Squadron 53 Defeats New Braunfels Nine 9 to 1
Squadron 53 crushed New Braunfels Nine in a 9 to 1 road victory behind a 16 hit attack led by Brown and Carruthers. Pugg Garleb homered as the feature of the winners bate. Score by innings shows New Braunfels with 1 run in the second inning and Squadron 53 with 9 runs overall.
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College Baseball Preview and Result Highlights
College Station reports the Ageles prepare for their Southwest conference opener against Baylor Hests on Friday after a 10 to 8 loss to Manuel Texaco In dians. Fort Worth notes Oklahoma exploded in the seventh inning to beat Texas Christian 18 to 5, erasing a Frog lead as the Sooners surged ahead.
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