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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1929

Page

11

John McGraw Honored by San Antonio Dinner

Ylfe covers a gala in San Antonio as the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosts a dinner in tribute to John McGraw, long a leading figure with the New York Giants and a celebrated dean of whip pers in the National League. The event follows a spring training in Texas with another gathering set for April 14 to show appreciation for his longevity and leadership.

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Harlandale Strong On Track In Meet With Alamo Heights

Harlandale High School track team dominated the meet at Garrett Field despite star sprinter sidelined by mumps. George Lord led Alamo Heights with 17 1/2 points, while Seth Stevens boosted Harlandale juniors to a 31 to 6 win in junior events.

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Pirates Arrive in L A for West Coast Trip

The Pirates arrive in Los Angeles early Thursday on the Southern Pacific from the West and will stay four days at St Anthonys. The visit includes exhibition games against the Giants and the White Sox with a large squad, including Hubbell Meacham and Mays, and will feature a farewell to the New York Giants after a six week training tour.

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Pladner to Fight Dempsey for Flyweight Title

New York report says Pladner will meet Spider Manner of France for the world flyweight title this summer after manager Heinstein signed with Dempsey by cable. The note also mentions Pinner’s one round KO of Frankie Genaro and Dempsey’s decision over Schwartz.

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Watt Showing Improvement In Buffalo Camp

Reports from Houston say Krank Wait once a standout for the Hears three years ago has recovered strength and is showing work in the Buffalo camp. Manager Snyder is moving him into condition slowly as he hopes Ukedix Fellow regains old form.

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Brackenridge Golfers Organize Rivalry Feud

Brackenridge High Schonl s golfers weary of Main Avenue High Rehoul s dominance plan a takeover to measure the Woffaloes. Manor Puckett among local athletes drills a lineup with Tom Lawrence Manners Marley likely to shoot in the Q s. Lawrence featured in Montan a State WIns.

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McKinney Defeats MeKinney in State Meet

The McKinney team edged past their rivals with a decisive win yesterday. Alig Chicage Nite Hox delivered standout play and helped secure the victory for the visitors.

Minney Wexas Moreh Milalantis MeKiuney McKinney Howe

Texas League Camp Gossip From Waco to Corsicana

A readable slice of spring exhibition action across Texas league towns. The Waco Cubs thrashed the Chicuzo White Sox 12 to 4, while Shreveport Snocls and the Minneapolis Millers played their eighth spring game, the Millers winning 14 to 7. In Beaumont, manager Robert announced extended scripts as the Blues head to Nevyiney for tests, and in Corsicana Dallas Steers trained before facing the Chicago White Sox, with Bert Grim homering twice in the session.

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Dougan Wins From Adams In Arkansas Fight

In NOL SPRINGS Arkansas on March 27 Terry Dougan of Blytheville won a ten round decision over Kid Adainy of San Antonio Mexico. Adain had defeated Dougan in their previous bout. The San Antonio Business College plans to advertise its baseball department under the name Giants after Giants, supervised by Atun Betleher, attended the event.

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Lanier Crushes Peacock in High Scoring Tilt

Lanier surged to a 23 to 9 win over St Anthony Academy at Peacock Field as Lanier’s bats produced 12 safe hits and nine errors marred the game. Lanker Tatters allowed few hits as Lanier stars Hornan and teammates led the offense. Coach Kim Potcer announced a long team schedule through May with multiple league and nonleague dates.

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Elks to Get 4 Sweaters At Banquet Tonight

San Antonio city league champions the Hlks promise 42 players will receive sweaters when they arrive for the banquet. Manager Virgil Wintorg and secretary Gill are among officials, with a charity event planned at the Broadway Kool.

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IMORE GLOOMY NEWS OF A S PORT MYERS EXHIBITION UPDATE

In Port Myers not all details are clear as the Athletics face injuries and uncertain lineup amid a two week pause. Pitching issues cloud the squad’s condition while Fong and Tholer’s son Lsnows show slight improvements.

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Sunshine Specials Beat Squadron 40 in Five Inning Win

Sunshine Specials defeated Squadron 40 4 to 0 in a five innings game at Hooter Park. Pitcher Smith allowed two hits and three walks as the Spevind offense produced five runs with key hits from Williker and Watler. Detroit hockey notes follow with a Can Vackey playoff move and a late period rally in the finals.

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City Promises Traps at Exposition Area for Public Safety

City officials announce seven Crateling and permanent traps to be set across Willow Springs area near Hast Houston Street and adjacent to the chamber of commerce. Work crews begin site clearing immediately with construction to follow, and a formal ceremony is planned for the next commerce meeting.

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Pirates win as injury reshuffles infield

In a recent game the Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers while third baseman hurt in a mixup. Longtime infield experiment at bat and field left manager uncertain as to shifts with no timetable for the injured player. Texas Christian University beat Oklahoma A&M 4102 in a separate practice tilt at Fort Worth.

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