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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1930

Page

4

Giants Boss Lewes Catches Eye On Burns In Trainup

Giants manager John McGrew chants support for Burns as spring training ends, while Francis LaVeque is shipped to San Antonio and several prospects move through the pipeline. Hammond confirms more deals brewing as the team heads for Fort Worth to face Texas University and other exhibitions.

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Reds Drill Canceled by Rain Before Florida Tour

In Orlando on March 29 the Cincinnati Reds endured a soggy drill that limited practice ahead of their Lakeland trip. Rain forced postponement of several sessions as the team plans a Monday departure for two upcoming games against the Cleveland Indians on April 12 and 15.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Rally To Streak Past Taralis In Ninth

Pittsburgh action March 20 reports the Pirates winning their second straight game as Gry Bush faltered in the ninth inning. Florahy and Blair contributed key hits, showing a strong comeback against Taralis.

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Dykes Named Regular Third Baseman for Athletics

Fortunyers Florida based club confirms Marc Piney Dyker, a veteran with the Athletics since 1913, moves to third base in the regular lineup. Widely praised for his reach and reaction, the team aims to stabilize infield defense after years of shifting positions.

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Beckons to Carnera in Denver boxing moment

Paced by Primo Carnera, the Italian Arablins Alp, a major boxing event unfolds in Denver with threats from the National Rosine commission looming over a proposed knockout bout. The crowd roars as Carnera returns to the ring, delivering a dramatic eight rounds of action and a contentious finish amid security and organizational tension.

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Benedict Arnold Hero Or Trait of Revolutionary War

The piece questions Benedict Arnold as a hero and cites Washington’s praise while noting errors and sensational lines about Arnold’s reputation. It also mentions Dr. Rosenbach buying manuscripts of Alice in Wonderland for 75 250 and a long walking 13 miles daily by a millennial-like prophet figure, with editor Ripley invited to respond.

Rosenbach

Runyan Uses Golf Prize To Get Even With World

Runyan seizes a golf prize to settle a score with a rival, winning a tournament amid disjointed notes about standings, names, and locations. The report mixes contest results with scattered references to players and places, detailing a final round where Walsh shoots two under par to secure victory and other names surface in an unclear context.

Runyan

Andy Payne to Try Hand at Reporting

Andy Payne a winner of a county button derby years ago from San Angeles to New York shows mood to stay idle this week as he reassesses career, noting a quiet period and potential upcoming efforts.

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Marlnarn Wins After Tough Welterweight Bout

New York March 20 Cele Jimmy StoLarnto continues toward the welterweight title after a hard fought victory. Jack Thompson of Oakland pressed hard, but the Vancouver Tristan surged in the final rounds to win a unanimous decision as the crowd of about 4,000 roared.

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Beeville to Field Strong Semi-Pro Nine

Beeville March 20. Local press reports a new semi pro baseball team to represent Leeville this year. The squad features Gourley and Wadker with Weisler Welder Wilder Worley and others named as candidates. Manager Hutirex oversees preparations as Gourley captains the squad and may play many positions.

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Bench Warmer High Leads Card Hitting Bench Warmer

In Venabenton Florida Andy Wekr of the St Tenia Cardinalne leads a strenuous frame the Tedhieds exhibit 12 games with a halting mark of 5 under the regu Visra trating in a local sports note.

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Wrestlers Clash in Wild Ring Show at Exposition Grounds

A Friday night mat event at the Exposition grounds drew about 2500 fans as Wildcat Stevens from Corpus Christi and Bobby Turay from the Pacific coast opened a chaotic christening program. The bout featured brutal exchanges, a series of falls, and interference from ringside and athletic supporters, ending with Stevens losing to Turay. Other bouts included George Poulis and Bobby Meyers in a rugged Greek-Portland clash with multiple falls and dramatic twists, while local favorite Wadelfi fought in a sharp, fast sequence against Kilonis before the crowd.

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And Yet They Howled About L A

Clearwater Florida report on baseball figures naming the Brooklyn Robins in fourteen exhibition games with varied results. Babe Herman arrives amid rain, weighing a $15,000 salary offer and possibly signing soon.

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Scribes Give Boat to Shea in Missouri Ring Bout

In St Louis on March 20, junior title holder Ughiweiebe retained his crown before 16 000 fans despite Eddie Shea knocking him down in round five. Shea and Thagg traded blows with both delivering knockdowns as Missouri rules limited decisions to knockouts or technical knockouts. The crowd paid about 40000 dollars to witness the bout, with Thagg on the defensive most of the fight.

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Death takes Dale McCoy former football back

Word arrived here of the death in Houston of Dale McCoy a former main avenue high school football back who starred for his team a dozen seasons ago His sister Telene McCoy and mother Mrs Belle McCoy both of San Antonio will go to Houston for the funeral Other survivors include father W A McCoy and brother W R McCoy of Houston Edwin D McCoy brother of the Philippines now en route to San Francisco and Kenneth Darbier sister of the Philippines

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LONDON WINS MATCH AT LATE NIGHT WRESTLING EVENT

In Philadelphia last night at the venue cited, wrestler Sim Cligstack from Sloe Falls, Lown, faced local favorite St. Levia in a main event that extended one hour and eight minutes of grappling before London secured the victory. The long bout capped a night labeled by officials as a strong turn for the exhibition card.

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Mid Western Athletes Victors At Texas Relays Meet

Dallas dispatch reports Mid Western colleges led by Illinois and Northwestern at the Texas university relay in Austin. Leland of Northwestern beat Bracey of Rice in the 100 yards while Kansas, Kansas State, and others set marks in pole vault, shot put, and relays. Warne of Northwestern set a pole vault record attempt and Mornette’s team posted a fast medley relay time.

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Devereaux Ties with Monroe on Cotton Belt Trade

In Taltvas Texas on March 29 Joose Devereans of Vitoria infielder received a renewed option by Fallon Terra here Friday to Monroe of the Cotton Belt league.

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San Antonio Boys Shine in Austin Track Meet

San Antonio high schools delivered a strong showing at the Austin meet on Friday. Charley Cooper led with first places in the high hurdles and sprint events, while Harlandale and Brackenridge athletes secured multiple top finishes including in the mile, relay, and long jump events. The Main Avenue and Brackenridge teams competed in the 3M and 4?2 yard dashes, aiming for new records, but the attempt fell short.

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