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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1929

Page

16

Indians split Beaumont doubleheader with strong hitting

San Antonio Indians hammer Beaumont for a 10-6 opening loss before winning the second game 5-4 in the seventh inning. Kept pace by Bellew and Wetzel as Grimes and Cross contributed four and three hits respectively, while Mulleavy watched from the bench in a season setback.

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Frightened Britons and American golf drama on course

April 25 at Lecus features Impossi bem shots to score a zero and a hole in one as American and British players, led by captain Harlow, clash in a tense international match. Practicing Britons include Mitchell Whitcomb and Hagen. Duncan comments on Archie pairing.

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Harvey Welen joins Indian regulars in apparent switch

The report notes Harvey Welen appears to have joined the Indian regulars, with Alf in aftermes as context suggesting a notable player move. Further confirmation and details are needed to verify the change and its implications for both teams.

Harvey Welen Seren Alf

Still Going In Bunion Derby In Vandalia

The Bunions Derby resumes from Vandalia at 7 AM as 20 cursivors cover 676 miles toward the pot of gold. Pete Goyuszi leads by over four hours over Johnny Slo and Ed Gardner briefly slips from second place near Seattle. Gardner nearly fell back, Saluhee maintains position, and the field drives on toward May St. Tevwin with advancing promotion work ahead.

Vandalia C. Pyle Elifogham Spirite Pete Goyuszi Southampton England Johnny Slo Passaic N. Tt Seromit Bale Ed Gardner Seattle Washnegro Gardner Saluhee Yanadla Brie Immay

Hudkins to Box Loughran in June title bid

Tr Angeles April reports Hudkins plans a heavyweight title challenge against Loughran at Wrigley Field in Ace Syd on June 4. Promoter opposition blocks midweight tuneup with Walker as talks stall over gate share and guarantees.

TR Angeles Deck Twogly Boning Peomargr Roduy Gent Tommy Pouzhran Charmoon Wrigley Ledder Vermeer Jack Kearse Furs Iine Hodkine Vhallenger Tim Gate Dozle

Major Games Rain Out Delays Big League Schedule

A garbled note reports multiple major league games postponed, mentioning Boston Braves and New York Giants, with references to April and June reschedules. The text is unclear but indicates a disruption to a season and a pause in several key matchups.

York Auejority Boston Brac New York Giants

Chess Madness Report From April Ub.1Ay Ane Capablancy

A garbled note describes a chess event, mentioning Atari Hie, WY, and players in an unclear sequence. The fragment hints at a match or series with emphasis on difficulty, breadth, and wary play, but details are unreadable in this OCR segment.

Dase Nury WY Yquarey Ti Wees Inen

Chastain Makes His Chicago Ring Debut

Chiag notes show a debut in Chicago with a boxing bout at 100 pounds. The report mentions April 23 and a sensational event with Cheelein and Teane, though the text is fragmented.

Chastain Chicago Chiag May de Cheelein Pune Beer Seom Lyallap Teane Mreta Hobby Tratry Buffal N.Y

Texas League racing branding and event notes

Fragmentary OCR notes mention multiple cities and names including Fort Worth Wichita Palla Flay Turtes Man Antonio and Waco. It references a flag race, branding efforts, and participants such as Antonin and Desimone with dates like 1004 and a Tuesday. Overall content is unclear and largely garbled.

Visssss Dessfvscacs Fort Wort ii Shreveport Iatasene O Wieblin Fautces Zan Antonid Veciisneccerins Desimone ii AlundayTs Tersuttay Antonin Ehreceor Wettag Bet Palla Antonia Diagren

Unclear League Baseball Recap From Fragmented Text

Fragmentary OCR covers American League notes and player references including Cleveland and Philadelphia teams. Mentions Dettern Autry Kalteray Grant Maréer Sewell and Gyden with scattered game results and weather notes. outcome details are missing or garbled.

Krnulta Curcaig ELEY Cleveland Wwe Fio Autry Whut Kalteray Grant Maréer Sewell Dhyent

National League recap with scattered names and scores

In a fragmentary report the National League game notes mention players and teams with unclear standings. Names such as Ven hind and Heber appear alongside partial mentions of Keener and Macwnon, but the text is heavily garbled and does not yield a clear outcome or key events.

Lee Hell Keener Ponteeried Weel

93,000 Seats Fail to Accommodate Crowd

In a late report the crowd at a major match between Foriamouth and Hollan Wanderera on Saturday exceeded capacity. Tickets had sold a month ago and officials decided to add 5,000 extra seats into the stadium to handle the overflow.

Westy Foriamouth Hollan Batuhday Kate Atedium

Chicago Cubs Hit at 318 Clip

Chicago Cubs show strong early season batting with 61 hits in five games, averaging over 11 per game. The club includes 13 doubles and six home runs while pitchers also perform well, boosting overall team confidence in the Windy City.

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Hornsby Gets Great Start in Chicago Grid

Fragmented OCR text notes Hornsby starting strong for Chicago with hints of team performance and averages. Poor legibility obscures precise names, dates, and scores. reads like an early season recap mentioning nine consecutive points and a player named Mogert Marnaby with unclear team reference.

Texas Scores Cats Spouts Applait in Fort Worth

Texas reports a chaotic set of scores for a Fort Worth event with Shreveport results, batteries and players named in a ragged listing. The account mentions multiple games, batteries like Stach Walhup Starry Devaney and others, plus teams Wardeens and Wichita Falk with scattered numbers and locations including Dallas and Nashville.

Fort Worth Shreveport Divers Stach Kerep Starry Devaney Remya

Cubs Pitches Shine In 20 Scoreless Frames Win

Cubs blanked the St Louis Cardinals 4-0 behind Pat Midoue's strong pitching and a sharp Cubs lineup. The article notes a surprising pitching surge with a potent batting effort, as Cubs pitchers held the Cardinals in check and produced the fourth victory of the week. George Vote struggled for Detroit while Cleveland and Chicago teams posted decisive wins.

Herbert W. Barker Associated Press Dhe McCarthy Chicago Cuba Dresgasan Cubs Lo U Sinrth Slugeix Cardinals Fice Weaein Malone Cie Itehern Egrelpas Auning

Fresco Thompson Deal All Wet In Weather News

By George E. Phair Tey ace trading Fresco Thompson to the Phils amid rain and gloom. The column humorously notes a sky full of moisture and a chilly day as the Giants prepare a new uniform and shoes for Thompson. No other substantial news.

Fresco Thompson George E Phair 'Tey- Ace Phils

Forty competitors to penn meet at Franklin field

The University of Pennsylvania hosts the annual Penn meet featuring 17 events on Franklin Field Friday and Saturday. Top entrants include Ben of Obli State, Krissaehn, Karl Wildermuth, Richard Kent, and Heverell Uker hawk among 11 decathlon competitors, with 28 entries listed for the 20 yard high jump and other field events.

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Chicago reports new hockey war and stadium plans

Rumors of a hockey war rise as SMa chief Frederic McLaughlin says Chicago Black Hawks will stay at the Coliseum through May rather than the new Chicago Stadium. Reports say Paddy Harman and others seek a new hockey circuit challenging the National League with a major league plan next season.

Chicago Sma Frederic Mclaughlin Chicaga Jharkhara Coliseum Chicago Stadium Paddy Harman Starium Termon Chicnga Bnabean Anid Yimapatty Palace

Poughkeepsie 9-Boat Race Contention This Spring

April 2 report from Poughkeepsie discusses whether MIT and its crew can reach nine starters for the annual regatta. A potential showdown with Princeton on the Charles River looms if MIT defeats rival teams like Cornell Symons Pennsylvanig and Navy. MIT already outrowed heavy favoring boats last Saturday by three lengths, boosting prospects for a favorable athletic committee decision.

York Taughikeepsir

Ninels Lee Youths Enter A U Junior Boxing Meet in Chicago

Ninels Lee youths from pratinrend Reel iang nf the United States boxing hierarchy gathered in Chicago for the preliminary rounds of the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Boxing Championship. The event unfolds across four venues with heavier divisions advancing to tomorrow’s qualifiers and finals slated for Friday night in Chicago Stadium. Each bout consists of three 3 minute rounds under standard AAU rules.

Chicago Pratinrend United States Amateur Athletic Union Chicags Contestanta

Teeing and Swing Advice for Difficult Golf Shots

A fragmentary golf note advises teeing the ball high when facing strong opponents and using a lofted club on the down stroke. It warns that low shots reduce distance and accuracy and notes how wind and spin affect ball flight, with emphasis on maintaining proper tempo and grip.

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Hardball handball title meet begins in New York

A 1928 era report notes the hardball handball title meet kicking off in New York. Defending champions and top contenders gather as players face fierce opposition, with mentions of Kanting and Seexe as prominent competitors and praise for the event’s Irish style of play and equipment. The notice describes the field as strong and historic.

A. U Basr- Kanting Seexe Ione “Peyevealteen Lin Rene Kells Lorca

Callahan Faces Myers in Non Title Bout

April 2 at the Dismple club Mushy Callahan junior welterweight champion meets Amin Myers in a non title bout. The match is billed as a strong test with Callahan aiming to improve form.

Los. Angedee Mushy Callahan Amin” Myers Idaho Tanight Dismple Club Haya Callahan Heloe

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