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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1929

Page

20

Ryder Golfers Prepare for Ryder Cup in England

New York April 11 The Ryder Cup team departs for England after farewell events in New York. Captain Walter Hagen leads ten homebred pros including Sarazen, Hagen, Diegel, Smith, and Esposito. The squad will train at Leeds and play in major events such as the British Open and team matches, with individual exhibitions planned. Two women golfers Marion Turpie and Marion Holling accompany and compete in British events.

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Indians to start games at League Park this season

San Antonio baseball club under new owners Homer Hammond and Thomas Conner Jr plans 3:30 start times for home games at League Park to fit fan routines. The policy aims to boost attendance and civic pride, with the Indians opening next Wednesday and a schedule including Uvalde and Seguin action.

Sears San Antonin Homer H. Hammond Thomas ©. Conner Jr League Park Sina Aucomeddation Hammond Coiter Tell Club San Antonio Ind Seasih Dex Wits Missouri-Pacific Redesins Southwest Texas Tegehers College San Piercce College Bobral

Unclear text on golf clubs and teeing balance

Fragmentary passage discusses golf clubs and ball teeing, comparing length and face design. It notes that the soft feel of the club and the player's eye, not club length, govern teeing, with references to 1929 and associational bodies. The readable names appear garbled.

Braevio Inte Tito Wrassie Whielk Ecourke Asscetatad

Uniform Golf Bags For Pros

New York April 11 17 The American Hyder team travels to England to face top British golfers and will bring uniform equipment. Players will wear an official sea blue uniform with red white and blue shield clubs and carry reinforced bags. Bags display owner name flags and RCP initials.

New York England Europe Holstar RCP

Mack Selects Makeshift Lineup for Opening Week

Connie Mack of the Athletics has chosen a provisional lineup for the season and expects key infielders to be unavailable. Fury starts at first, Bishop at second, and Hageler at short, with French in reserve for outfield duty if needed. Other players are kept in reserve as injuries and conditioning affect choices while Phillies manager Shortan prepares to open with Friberg at short.

Pohiladelpota Connie Mack Athletics Qutfielder Simons Aterthe Meek Fury Bishop Dyken Oy Hageler French Summa Hans Miller Hoan Orwell Xurt Waalberg Grove Inn Rommel Barnebarx Ehmke Yerkee Breckeoridee Malicky Doler Mauacer Shortan Phillies Friberg Thevenow Regulate Shatton

Yankees Nearer Home Hit Birmingham in Protestant Night

Yankees push toward home as they beat Birmingham. Ton Trebrig starred with a homer and a ninth inning triple, while Babe Ruth managed only singles. Verons seelerds and three Birmingham pitchers allowed six runs in a 6 to 1 game.

Birmingham Ala Newrer Yankees Twoseigh Birminghany Verons Seelerds Ton Trebrig Babe Ruth

American caddies for American pros in Ryder Cup push

New Torr, April 17. Three American endtiee pre counting on hoping to bring The British open poburb to the United Sex this year, Pat Cedner of New York, for Bennett of Kew Tandon, Corny and Sack Dally of Providence were at the pier when the Ryder up team ene yesterday. They have hopes of carrring the bhby of Johnny Farrell, Jeo Dieper and Writer Hae wen, responsely, at Muirfield. They expect 9 go to England next week.

New Torr Chi Pat Cedner New York Bennett Kew

British Ryder Captain Unable to Qualify

London 11 percent margin and a miscued qualifying round left the Britten Redcrop team short of match play. Meahrre of the Britten Redcrop failed to qualify as teammates bunched at the 60 stroke threshold, with Gordon Donen and Kenest Whit cambe among those missing the mark.

London Anel Meahrre Britten Redcrop Toner Catton Mitchell Selby R. A. Whitcombe C. Grae Archie Coinneton DT Thalenting A. Whitcombe Tara Flear A Ted Ray Weed Sherlock Kinel Pal Fen Charles Tones

Grady Adkins Faces Season Campaign Start

Grady Adkins is set to begin the season with preparations and team activities described in local notes. The article references college affiliations and a notable coaching figure, with emphasis on readiness and early season efforts.

Seven Bootleggers Named for Idlewood Boston Bull Pup Line

Mrs. Ralph C. Smith of 1920 Rigsby owns Pat Z a Boston bull terrier dam at Idlewood kennels who has a seven pup brood a record for the breed Papa Mosholu Bootlegger from Nickerson kennels is the sire and the pups are temporarily called the Seven Little Bootleggers until named.

Pat-Z Idlewood Kennels Ralph C. Smith Rigsby Nickerson Kennels

1939 Texas league predictions spark heated debate

Writers from Dallas and Houston dissect the upcoming season with five rookies required per club and five veterans. Predictions place San Antonio in mid to lower standings, while Fort Worth and Beaumont vie for higher finishes. Uncertainty rules as experts weigh lineups, injuries, and talent.

Horaca Mc.Coy Dktiox Joornol Ngures Dailan' Winrtaden Theat Mouyton Rer.ond Wichita Falyind Beaumont Fort Worth Ith San Antonio Nixth Waco Ahreveport Tio Silace

Exhibitions and results from numerous games across cities

Sports brief listing exhibition matchups with teams such as Cleveland, New York, Atlanta, Memphis, and St. Louis plus results like Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Chicago showings. Several games were postponed or rain shortened and others were completed with various scores and innings noted.

Springfield Chleazsa Cincinnati Meaterday AL Shreynpsit Detroit Pittahurrh Chatipita Washingen Ponletiee-chiewea St. Louis Fort Rulva—st. Louie Stouston

Georgetown's teams strong on Hilltop athletics

Georgetown University’s intercollegiate golf, tennis and track programs show top form this season. Veteran John CPReills leads a lineup including Maurice Méfarthy, Tetrait Manning, Nobret Weise, Mark Flanagan and Gregory Mongin as the school aims to reclaim the intercollegiate team title from Princeton with strong showings in golf and tennis and continued track success.

Washington P—Tinlens Georgetown University Adavers John Cpreills Maurice Méfarthy Priedpal Reanen Georgetown Mangin Fmmett Fret Messner Kip Titan Califarnty Toba O'Elvilly

Red Sox in Shape Except Two Hurlers

At Boston on April 11 the Red Sox prepared for the opener of the regular season with most players in good form. Pitcher Eslne Lidtohee is recovering from a sore memory while Diteler Eshlie showed signs of fatigue. Bath vey is expected to be unavailable for next week due to illness.

RED Sox Boston Leven Thes Arsena Esiine Lidtohee

Pair of Ex-Spuds Heroes for Browns Tulsa

A garbled report highlights ex-Spuds players aiding the Browns in a Tulsa game. The piece mentions a standout drive and a Serb call, with Milena Fituwe welcomed into four benchings as Tulsa edged by the Browns.

Browns Tulsa Okie M Reirkin Pulfieller Trelis Deaking Winkitn Balle Touls Browne Seereedag

Buffs and Eagles Put On Early Season Showdown

In Wednesday action the Buffs edged Alamo Heights 18 3 as pace and power led the Academic League clash. St. Anthony’s College Yellowjackets defeated Texan Military Institute to pull Cadets into a cellar tie, while Brackenridge’s postponed game with Lonter was rescheduled to Thursday at Van Darle Athletic.

Alamo Heights High School Olmos Basin Baliv Brackenridge U High Eagles Pennam Hulls Salas Rivlin Terrenat MebLunn Rodriguez Pilcher Hampson A. W. Neiton Buffs St. Mars's Jatterice Mein—Salan Peng Heighte Hampson Ford Andreas St. Anthony'a College Yellowjackta Texan Military Institute Percenage van Darle Thoraday

Senators Will Show At Home In Exhibition Game

Senators open their home stand with a header aimed at showcasing players and strategies. Pitchers Wadley and Dinka are set to start after recent wins, as manager Johnarie prepares a strong lineup amid reports of injuries and tactical adjustments ahead of the next season.

Washington, D. C New York Giants Johnarie Tump” Wadley Adulph Dinka New York Xestertroy The Inns Eve of

Cubs Rest Before Kansas City Games

In Kansas City Missouri on a spring day in April Tae Moetarthy and his Chicago Cubs group prepared for a three game series with the Blues. The team, part of the American management Club, resumed training and aimed to be ready for the opening at Wrigley Field the next day.

Kansas City Tae Moet'arthy Chieras Ciba Kangaa City Blues

Garcia Bout Postponed After Poncho Training Break

Promoters Montez and Taylor delayed the Garcia versus Brown card at Beethoven Hall after Poncho Poncho Garcia failed to meet training standards. Poncho and Garcia were slated for next Tuesday, but the main event moved to April 40 while Garcia begins intensified work for a future clash.

Ka Pancho Toverile San Antonio Fang Buster’ Tirown Chicago Beethoven Hall Montez Taylor Monte Cid Carton’ Garcia Brown Puneho Ima Aynmaddim

Pyle Plodders Reduced to 34 on Pacific Trek

Waynesburg April 11 report on the long distance caravan from New York to the Pacific coast. The group, including Bill Downing Thedford Iowa and Bad Apequist Sweden hamlhopper, dwindled to 34 by daybreak after a night halt in Waynesburg. Ed Gardner Seattle paced the pack, with Johnny Salo Pacifica N Z under pressure from Peter invuazl England as the caravan aims for Cambridge Ohio and Wheeling West Virginia.

Waynesburg Ohio Cambridge Bill Downing Thedford Towa Snut Aplequist Sweden Hamlhopper Ed Gardner Heattle Wrek Negro Star Elapacd Cove Johnny Salo Paranic N. Z Policeman Peter Invuazl England

Book Kirkham Dyer Card Farm Pilots Danville Team

Danville list includes Branch Rickey as general manager of the St Louis Cardinals farm system. Various managers for farm teams including Danville Rochester and others were announced in winter. Card farm operations span Atlantic and Western leagues with several named cities and towns in their network.

Kirkham Dyer Card ‘Farm’ Pilots Danville Branch Rickey St. Laura Okin Western Altoriation Cardinals Rochester Haurton

Dempsey's Chicago Visit Remains Unclear

Former heavyweight champion Dempsey has been in Chicago for two days amid rumors of a new chain of sport palaces. His money man Ed Cole and attorney Arthur Urick say the visit is not tied to any Tumor project and deny any alliance with Bugazy in Chicago.

Dempsey Chicago Haw Warrouni Hig Walt Jack Ed Cole Arthur Urucoll Duck Cicago Dampney-Cole- Bugazy Alliance

Cards Find Cousin on Hill and Slams Him

Fort Wayne, April 11. Fort Ware Chile faced missteps in batting practice, leading to a sharp rebuke by the Chinfa and later defeat by Branvit Rickey's farm crew. Dominic Ryha sparked the offense with a homer in the ninth, as several promising youngsters displayed potential in the late innings.

Fort Ware Indy Che Fort Ware Chile Lewin Cardinale

Old Jupe Stops Reds Three Days In Row

Indianapolis report notes three straight losses by the Reds after a disrupted schedule due to weather. The Reds planned postdrill activity but rain and cold hindered games. They will return to Dinghang tonight.

Indianapolis Feds Allen Reds Dinghang

Wrestling card caps Mundt in bout at St Louis show

Oklahoma City’s Tim Clinalock pins Tonta Mundt of Denver in 114 minutes and 120 seconds in a feature bout at the Fountain House wrestling card in St Louis on a spring night.

Toota Mondt Rhation ST. Loute Tim, Clinalock Oklahoma City Tonta Mundt Denver

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