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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1931

Page

5

Lyons Wing Develops Kina On White Sox Tour

Chicago White Sox face injuries as star pitcher Lyons develops a kink in his pitching arm. Manager Donie Bush fears a rough spring with veteran relievers scarce. Weiland and McKain struggle while Urban Faber makes a rare appearance. Giants lineup for opening games announced as Verge at third and Leach in left. Indians prepare for Brenham camp as Farnest Barnard dies, drawing league condolences.

Chicago New’ York Gianta Donie Bush Tet Lyons Ralf Tommy Thomas Bob Weiland Tal McKain Faber San Antonio Joackson Crift Terry Lindstrom Oil Leach Bill Walker Broghn O'Farrell Giants Sox Drenham San Antonio Indiana Bontreal Robertson Brenham Dubos Indians Farraw Moand Texas Clem Wellh Caddo Curtis Smith Camp Normoyle

Two National YMCA Swim Records Fall in Indiana Meet

In Anderson Indiana last night two YMCA records were lowered during the International YMCA swimming meet. A Swaney of Uniontown Pennsylvania shaved twenty one seconds from the 200 yard breast stroke record to 2 87.4. Wratt of Uniontown also lowered the 100 yard backstroke record to 1 05.5, beating the previous mark by three fifths of a second.

Big Leaguers Scramble For Spring Strides In Fla

Reports from spring training across Florida and California show Yankees and other big leaguers facing uncertain spots. The Yankees seek reliable players at second and left field while evaluating who steps into third base and other roles. Trade chatter and roster reshuffles mark a tense Florida circuit as teams assess prospects, injuries, and minor-league options.

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Rice Relays Attract 1000 Athletes To Houston Meet

About a thousand schoolboy and college track stars gathered in Houston for Rice Institute relays, the fifth annual outdoor event. The meet kicks off the season as Austin hosts the seventh annual Texas university carnival. Rice and Texas A and M sent large contingents, with A and M leading the Southwest Conference with 28 entrants.

Houston Tragg Rice Institute Austin Texas University Institute Rice Southern Methodist of Dallas Mid-Western College Texas A M. College

Rattlers Subdue Seguin Luthien in Track Meet Style Win

Coach Bones Irvin's St Mary's Rattlers crushed Seguin Luthien College 14 to 5 Friday afternoon as pitchers allowed seven hits and batters totaled 14 on 10 misplays by the losers. Braun led Seguin with a 3-for-4 day and four runs scored. Nelson and Hagemann paced the Rattlers offense. Sunday at 2 o'clock the Rattlers are to meet Public Service Glilities on campus with Manny slated to pitch.

Bones Irvin's St. Mary's Rattlers Seguin Lutheen College Bulldogs Dikes Pitebod Rattler Atrizeonts Nelson Hagemann Inrie Braun Seguin Dulldogs At & O Rustlers Manny

Dizzy Dean Quits Re Ups To Stay With Cards

Dizzy Dean, San Antonio's contribution to the St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff, showed temper yesterday in Braden ton Florida before agreeing to remain with the club until October 15 after clashes with Manager Gabby Street and Secretary Lloyd. The Denton tale notes his boastful rise in San Antonio and a dispute over his daily meat allowance.

Dizzy” Dean San Antonio St. Louis Cardinals Bradenton Fla Bossey Toloyd

Tennis matches postponed by rain in New Orleans schedule

Sports note reports heavy rain delaying Friday tennis games between Tu Jone and University of Teta in New Orleans. All matches moved to the afternoon with multiple venues across the region listed, including schedules in Jacksonville and Birmingham.

New Orleans Tu Jone University of Teta

Glass big gun in Texas Relays sparks windy meet

In Austin Texas during the seventh annual relay carnival Peyton Glass of Oklahoma A and M led efforts as anchor for the 60 yard relay and twice challenged Eddie Tolan’s world record in the century. Oklahoma A and M dominated relays with Kansas Marquette Iowa State Northwestern and Pittsburgh Kansas Teachers also claiming wins. Two records fell the shot put and high jump, while Drake and Northwestern posted top marks in field events. San Antonio schools earned several finals placements as UT and Brackenridge led local efforts.

Austin Texas Peyton Glass Oklahoma A Eddie ‘Tolan John Hiss Miqviesota Glass Aggies Oklahoma Agpies Kansas Marquette Jowd State Northwestern Pilsburg Jung University of Kaneoa Flugh ‘Rhea University of Nebraska Jim Bowseh John Russell Uradley Polytechnic Institute of Peoria, Ill Tom Poor Tom Warne Lanford Drake San Antonio University of Texas Cecil Durnett Brackenridge Texas Military Institute Buffalo San Angelo Koontz Stutte Tor Braock

Track and field results from a Big Meet across many events

Highlights and placings from the conference meet include Ted Hurdley and Kat Fever leading Minnesota and Iowa State in sprint events, multiple relay records, and Iowa and Oklahoma teams scoring in pole vault, long jump, shot put, discus, mile and distance relays. Notable performances by Jenkins Oklahoma and teams from Texas, Drake, Northwestern, Kansas Aggies, and others follow with times and distances.

Ted Hurdley Scheifley Minnnesota Kat Fever Iowa State Kroschell Rice Lod'sard Diane Gi ‘Lahon Glassy Oklahoma A Fleet Hass Minnesota Tinlway Mee Goddard Crevtor Jenkins Oklahome Agfles Orst Rohan Marquetté Reennd Curreau Sennesota Cole Texas Lanfard Drake Warne Northwestern Callins Nebraska Atyan Mincaote Work Wice Blanck Diatnrce Russell Bradley Strong Southwestern Oklahoma Sesonl Hockle Gordon Southwest Teachers Coffman Kansas Diatanes Incher Taltsburg Kenran Conrad Sandusky Townard Snofarass Nee Oklahoma Rcules Town Rtale Chan Man Nace Laheriex Putnam Tires Alern Northwestern Culver Burgess Herne Mr Auliftey Texas A Oklahorma Oklahoma Ameiin Knicht Dowmen WeGole Gime Kanann Aneies Emporia Grant Morsan Masaes Kalebr Pitteburg Oupebita Oklahoma City University Adyarad Daniel Reker Sandnae Warris Sullivan Wale Re Oklahn Maty Denton Ihors Thiva Asenna Aier Academy Ime Hee Marshell Weatherford Adams Allen Tell Alien Academy Tims Hardmie Flreé Qrshaen. ‘Terisiary Tnathuce Tamar Sehreiner Ora Niwic Wiekar Woodrow Silsen Daltis Menfer Traswene Dea San Antonio Koonts Main Monte Crancer Joun Xccorda Lee Tereara TaQvard Hfah Tanda Welleville Tin Twackentiten San Antonia Stathe Meln Avenue San Artanin Ran Anon Alrannon Tether Cobb A Rather Wren Weodrow Wilton Dalton

Nancy Carroll Borrowed for Leading Role in Street Scene

Nancy Carroll, petite redhaired actress, has been borrowed by United Artists from Paramount for the lead in Street Scene. Director King Vidor, hired by United Artists, will helm the project. Dolores Del Rio likely to play The White Captive. Ursula Parrott book rights and other industry chatter fill the page.

Nancy Carroll Louella O. Parsons Universal Service Los Angules Nancy Carrowroll United Artists Oramount Miss Carroll King Vidor Metro - Goldwyn-Meyer Gnitt Mr. Vidor Nancy Corral Elmer Rice Dolores Rio Universal City George Melford Borneo Noel Coward Molrowood Ursula Parrott Paramount Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer

LaBarba Beats Francis in Madison Square Garden Bout

Fidel LaBarba defeats Francesco Buonagario in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden, proving superior as a featherweight and moving into position for a title shot against Bat Battalino. Francis entered as a 5 to 0 favorite but LaBarba won seven rounds to two, with one even, in a decisive performance.

Uniteram Service New York Fidel LaBarba Francesco Buonnagario Francis Madison Square Garden Fidel Bat Battalino Tae Barba Paris Titus TaBarba

Baylor Bears Defeat Northwestern in Exhibition Baseball

Baylor University defeated Northwestern 7 to 3 in an exhibition game on Friday. Score by innings shows Northwestern 000 002 010 and Baylor 100 221 10x. Players Parker Veach Fife Criz and Batterson contributed, with Teach and others listed on jerseys.

Baylor Bears Northwestern Baylor University Northwestern University Baylor Teach.Fife Crizjerskys Parker Veach

Manes and Merino draw in Corpus Christi main event

Martin Manes and Henry Moreno of San Antonio fought to a 11 round draw in the main event at Promoter Poh Warren's first exhibition in Corpus Christi Friday night. Manes carried momentum late, taking the final three rounds as spectators received results Saturday.

Martin Manes Henry Moreno Eth San Antonio Poh Warren Corpus Christi Manes

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