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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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At the Texas State Democratic convention in Waco, a fist fight between San Antonio Mayor Maury Maverick and Austin Mayor Tom Miller was averted, amid debates over pledging votes to John Garner or President Roosevelt.
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WACO, TEX., May 28-(UP) -A fist fight with Mayor Maury Maverick of San Antonio as one of the principals was narrowly averted today at the Texas State Democratic convention.
As party leaders convened to decide whether Texas' 46 votes will be pledged to native son John Garner or to President Roosevelt.
Maverick met Mayor Tom Miller of Austin outside the convention hall. Miller said Maverick "tried to shove" him.
Maverick said Miller struck at him. "He missed me and hit Floyd McGown." Maverick said.
"I told him I'd meet him again some night," said Miller after acquaintances had intervened to prevent an extension of hostilities.
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Waco, Tex.
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May 28
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fist fight averted by acquaintances; miller struck and hit floyd mcgown instead of maverick; miller threatened to meet maverick again some night.
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A fist fight was narrowly averted at the Texas State Democratic convention when Mayor Maury Maverick of San Antonio met Mayor Tom Miller of Austin outside the convention hall. Miller claimed Maverick tried to shove him, while Maverick said Miller struck at him but missed and hit Floyd McGown. This occurred as party leaders decided whether to pledge Texas' 46 votes to John Garner or President Roosevelt.