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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1929

Page

11

Net star pro three weeks after renounced amateur status

Erin T G Norton once renounced amateur standing to turn pro in tennis. A New York dispatch reports Norton asked for amateur reinstatement as discussions of a possible Washington tenure move and European tour offer unfold. The piece notes Norton’s funds from Florida matches were sent to Ward, a former Davis Cup and Olympic player now residing in San Antonio.

Erin T. G. Norton San Ane Touin Hla Hog New York Today Holcombe Wirt Mleg Enited Blates Lawn Tennig New York a_sectatonia Norton Florida Mr. Ward San Antonio Od Marriod Bon Antonio Im Hlorlia Vincent Richards Norton Jevon Wuters

Sinister Six In Annual Meeting

The Sinister Six hold an annual meeting at 307 W Locust Plaza to celebrate the Tejas League baseball season in San Antonio. Attendees included Peter Ir, Unergen, Deni Ammert, Otto W Maneiven Mors Block, George Green and Fries Mer.

Gelebrate Tejas San Andonio San Antonia Peter Ir Unergen Deni Ammert Otto W. Maneiven Mors Block George Green Fries Mer Coun

Amateur Peace Pact Signed Ends Intercollegiate Dispute

New York April 16 The National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Western Athletic Union reach a peace accord ending a long standing row. The agreement lets colleges in good standing participate in amateur competition under AAU oversight with registration card validation and jurisdiction to be resolved at the next annual meeting.

New York National Collegate Atletic ‘Association Fuatern Athletic Union Unier Resolutona WW. A. U A. A Uee

Topeka lands Honek from Denver team in opening shakeup

Toledo era sports round up reports Topeka purchasing Honek a Denver outfielder and ex Oklahoma University athlete as center fielder in a game at Omaha while DunDef loses suit as boxing court declines to grant $10 000 claim from Joe Dunneylie over a Milwaukee August contest. News also notes Hope dominates Matauitn in a New York boxing event and Wille Hope overruns Witney Matauitn in a separate 14 block match.

Dundef Warnmington D. C Neuveme Hag Rf Para Joe Dune Yilee Ubat Bo Wiswaal Tyg Milweankee Eluh Hak Dahdes York Wille Hope Witney Matauitn

Fight Results From The Acnetiated Presa Summary

A garbled list of boxing bouts and results names many fighters and places. The text mentions Arthur Dekuhlisig Glenn Bankovitahe and others across cities like Philadelphia Minneapolis Saint Louis and Nebraska with referees and event notes. Coverage is fragmented with unclear outcomes.

Presa New York Arthur’ Dekuhlisig Outs Orne Bla Fley Aeternon Iven Glenn Sitka Bankovitahe Baennle George Largeon Newely Thea’ Willaings Lea ‘Alehelty Calltarata Phildelphia Minneapolis Eeipainias Henryboy Finnegan Moalun Jock - Elkwart Gi Stich Georgs Oadtrow Iinervile Coogan Indi Cuba Stevenzon Dutteto Loulp

Western League Opens Wednesday in Southern Travel Tour

The Western league starts a five month stretch of play across Southern cities beginning Wednesday after a late 1920s style season split. Topeka debuts as the league's only new member with high attendance expectations. Opening games feature Omaha at Topeka, Des Moines at Oklahoma City, Pueblo at Wichita, and Denver at Tulsa.

Topera Onaha Topeke Desroines Oklahoma City Puebla Wichita Denver Tulane

Alamo City Opens Sunday for City Championship

Alamo City's sealor league prepares for a Sunday start as six clubs sign admission papers at the Thandway Spark store. A doubleheader at Brackenridge Park includes Kelly Maverick Limbesjacks versus Billy Furke Cleaners and Sl lam Ghevralet wine against Service Engraving.

Cenv Song Alamo City Sealor Sunntay Thandway Brackenridge Park Polo Field Noid Taingla Gate Dambect Beach Billy Furke Cleaners Mick Field Sl Lam Ghevralet Service Engraving Company Ant Gunwhaymon Central Athletic Club Tarabert Beach Vamrires

Garcia Scores Knockout Win Over Rat Galindo

Garcia delivers a knockout in the 6th round against Rat Galindo in a 10 round feature. Goren of San Antonio matched with Rat Galindo after a prior bout, with multiple KO attempts and a series of belts and rights cited by Julie Mantes.

Carson Goren San Antonio Morcellen Galindo Sureesinn Julie Mantes Goreie Hoa Bron Huster Brown Kansas Ivy

Junior College Stars at Kerrville Relay Meet

South Texas junior college teams prepare for the Schweiner Institute Relay at Kerrville. Antonio, Victoria, and Tedinburg schools have entered, with Antonia and Kerriver invited, as Dr. J J Detnies confirms the first meet in this part of the season.

Kerrville Kerdyiam Tosa South Texas Tenma Schweiner Institute Roda J. J. Detnies Tresidea Antonin Onston Victoria Tedinburg Vlplt

Texas League Opening Night Promises Fresh Uniforms and Rivalry

Opening day across Breve, Beaumont, Dallas, and San Antonio brings fans a first glimpse of new uniforms and bright rosters. Key matchups include Dallas’ Duke Miz facing Kin Bert Worth and the Alamon squad with Baronte at salary. Spudders of Wichita Falls travel to Shreveport to meet the Sports, while Brown and Tabin are slated for the Bhorle lineup. Newnan or Hanson to work for the 51 pers, with Messenger in San Antonio and Indian duties for Terry Brein or Rast Caldwell behind the plate.

Aq Pahdas Asnait 3 Npeus Loworninae Breve Beaumont Dallas Sin Anetonto Jason Nevw Lowlo Dears Indiana Cute Dallae Duke Miz Bert Worth Sullivan Alamon Baronte Dick Itworth Dickie Selfuman Dallay Wichita Falls Spuddera Shreveport George Dayne

Sandlot Liftings Introduces Age Rule Change

Predy Ackermann of the Intermediary League approves a ruling allowing players over 20 to join the cronieles league, prompting entry increases and schedule adjustments. Managers from ten teams plan a weekly meeting at the Dibble Spain store on South Alamo Street at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Predy Ackermann Intermediary League Cronieles Wlgo Hp Weed Ag Pileler Ory Tutchers Desever Ohibs Dibble Spain South Alamo Steret

Converse Wins In Slate Meet At Mason University

In a slate meet at Mason University the Converse team led by Kneapner and Norman Kneapner defeated the hosts in a tight match. Key performances came from Aminie and Recupers with 20P-30R hedgehhead stats, while the Pepper squad rallied but fell short as Umpire Huckner called the game amid strong defense and quick transitions.

Mav Union Ini Wewctien Mousion Uni Mayes Kran Kneupper Vs. 197 We Schule Mormieldse Wl Keecaner EU ‘Brebmid Tolajn Chulla Tia Teaina eBeile Shiver Kaetybohh Wally Knelippee Arad Knemper Pod Qs Kneapner Noman Kecapner Ta. C. Borgsfeld H.O. Movegfatd Walter Engleazn

Southern All Set to Start in Four SA Arenas

A garbled report notes Southern teams ready to begin in Atlanta and four SA venues with managers claiming readiness. Birmingham’s lineup shows key players injured, while Chattanooga Nashville Little Rock Mobile set opening events amid uncertain lineups and hospital lists.

Atlanta Guy Ape Werther Southern Association Chatkanooga Nusbuile Little Rock Mobile Dirainghim Memphis New Orleans Seoies Hheir Birmingham China Yarra Starfatcher Dennett

Brackenridge and Avance Win Tennis Event

Brackenridge and Mary Avance each won a district tennis match at Horlnudale netters, held Monday at San Sita Caanier 7A, replacing San Antona. Jimmy Chollix ousted Cartandade. Folbre defeated Arianiute in singles while Brackenridge and Avance pair fell 1-4, 7-0 in doubles.

Brackenridge Mary Avance Horlnudale Netters San Sita Caanier Quarts San Antona Jimmy Chollix Suupas James Folbre Main Avenue Tolle Figun Thre Ce Cilla Tritsina Arianiute

Eury Chosen Captain of Horned Flag Basketball Team

Font Worth April 16 Roy Uncle Bill Eury longtime high scorer for the Horned Flag team has been elected captain of the 1921 22 Texas Christian University basketball squad. Eury, a Fort Worth native, will lead the squad at Texas Christian University.

Font Wort Roy Uncle Bill) Euey Texas. Christian University Eury Fort Worth

Miss Roembach Wins at Golf Event

Misa Claylé Roenbych won the weekly louria mot of the Baa Antonis Wowen's Golf atociatiog with the Alamo Gountty, while Mrs Ta C Chipman placed second. On Monday sixteen players competed and next Monday the firelnb swingers will compete at Willow Springs.

Misa Claylé Roenbych Feare Baa Antonis Wowen Alamo Gountty Mra Ta. C. Chipman Sixseen Ie Firelnbswingers Willow Springs

Technical Knockout Ends Army Y bout Night

Action packed feature event at the Army Y with a technical knockout in the Kidd Tagilin lightweight bout. Kidd led early but a cat-like blow shifted momentum, Laughlin snapped out of a slump in the third frame, while Morey won a decision over Brithenhim in a tough affair. Judges Towler and Frazier presided, with Cady defeating time.

Manes Secon Army Army Kidd Laughlin Sminders Primi Uber Érdens Morey Brithenhim Tinut Pat Towler Kellsfield Fort Frazier Man Cady

Exhibitions Baseball Scores From Early Games

New York Gisnta 0 Wise Pott 1 and St. Louis Browns 10 St. Towns Cardinals 0 note 14 innings. Toston Braves 6 Hols Crone col lage 1 and Chicago White Sox at Sprinefield. Nh.

New York Wise Pott St. Louis Browns St. Towns Cardinals Toston Braves Hols Crone Chicago White Sox Sprinefield Cme

Eagles Firmer on Academic Pinnacle at Brackenridge

Brackenridge High records a strong performance with seven ghostly fielding plays and standout pitching by Norton in a high school academy contest. Lanier Vocational cadets and Mary’s squad faced tight defense, with Norton contributing two hits and exceptional baserunning. Elders and cadets showcased steady offense as the final tally reflected a decisive win.

Brackenitce High Tio Uiher Anthmists Collese Soiney Lanier Vorationats Vitelwr Sinn Mary Iack Smith Vagle Qontigiaw Smith Skilding Tir Dierzel Uren Phen Howbles Nevin Ryckin- Tidak St. Marr's Binckenridge Vatleries Simon Maein Anc Meloni Benny Stricklaud Atumo Iojzhl Ohnes Diem Piteier Bub Norton Dia Atellar Weller Tod Westen Worton Akcademie Secant Richepredt Keller Wedegardier Atte Plates Hal MT Jutterness Smith Muswell Norson

All City Meet Set for Friday at Garrett Field

San Antonio announces the first all city track and field meet to occur Friday at Garrett Field with races starting at six. Entries include Bracken Ridge Main Avenue Alamo Heights Millinery Institute and others though Junior College participants are excluded.

San Antonio Garrett Field Saetock Din Urite Hha Brackenridge Main Avénue Alamo Miney’s High School Desde Milletary Innstitute Nrinndole Peaswick Millinery Academy Riley

A.S. Golf Pros Reach England Prominent Weymguts Tour Stop

A garbled OCR note states American golf pros travel to England for a premier trophy event, with unclear names and dates. The fragment mentions Weymguts in England, a gilt trophy, and potential meetings with local figures, but lacks coherent details.

Weymguts England Jean Walter Tingen Ley Engelini

New York Chicago Turfmen Reach Friendlier Agreement

In a move signaling easing tensions between rival sides, New York and Chicago turfmen announce a closer working relationship. Chris Fitzgerald of New York is named a steward, a decade-long connection to the New York club cited as a key factor. Martin Nulansem and Joe NM Clenman of Chicago are named the other stewards.

Newars Mulaf Tony Taber Sy Chris Plizgerald New York Fitegerad Hing Bren Furfawn Chvha Martin Nullansem Joe NM Clenman Chicago Chicage Lab

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