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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1929

Page

17

TILDEN THROUGH AS DAVIS CUP SINGLES PLAYER THAT'S WORD

William T Tilden of Yale and Davis Cup futures hangs by a thread in a tense report from New York. Officials say final team selection will wait until June and Wimbledon form could decide whether he joins the Americans in Europe. Strong talk cites two chances for Tilden to qualify, one proving past mastery, the other a fallback.

Davis J. Walsh T. N. BR Sporta Folkor New York Wwilliamt Fennig Davia Cnp Tilden Rounidy Europe Anigrac Vikien Wimbledon Paris Folland Armerican Rane

STAR ROCKS IN EARLY CUP SERIES ROUNDING INTO CANADA

The article discusses potential participants for an upcoming cup series, naming George M. Lott Johnny Hennesey Wilmer Allison and John Vanisa from the 1078 team. It notes past matches and decisions involving Hunter and Tilden, and debates youth versus experience in selecting the team for the early rounds and future doubles plans.

Canada Stig T Hese George M. Lott Johnny Hennessey Wilmer Alison John Vanisa Tillen William Allison Hunter Morida Ichlish

Close Contest Shapes Eagles Rivals Hope

Brackenridge and Ute Eagles battle difficulties as Alamo Heights Mules push them in a tight game at Clans Basin. Norton and Pyka limited opponents, while Lanier observers note Roy Simon’s strong relief work for St. Mary’s Duttons as race for league standings tightens.

Brackenridge Igh Las Ute Eagles Alamo Heights Clans Basin Merit Avenue High Eagles Jack Smith Arlint G2 Pyka Smith Norton Koller Beme St. Mars’s Sidney Lanier Vocationals Uiel van Daele Stadium Roy Simon Dietzel Duttons Simon St. Mary's Castillo Martines Lanier

Overheard at the 19th Hole

The piece notes a golf ball entry into the Brackenstge park clubhouse through a window at Willow Springs. It mentions Tray Miller and Archie Toeffler in a best ball match with Lewis Levinson and Temple Calhoun, and references Levinson’s 73 score. It also cites talk of the 1920 Texas Golf Association tournament in Dallas and various golf names and banter about players and gear.

Murray Snyder Pura Brackensttge Park Archie Toeffler A. A Altgolt Lewis Levinson Temple Calhoun Willow Springs Levinson Tewie Archie Dallas

Armstrongs Wrist Fractured In Polo Match

April 23 veteran Texas polo star Charley Armstrong suffers a fractured left wrist and is sidelined for months after a hard fought match. His team the Houston Sadies lost to Air Coros Training Center of San Antonio in Houston. The San Antonio Black Indians swept a three game series with the Dallas Black Giants, heading to a 27 day road exhibition schedule as they prep for the Texas Oklahoma Louisiana League opener May 18.

Houston Charley Armatrong Veteron San Antonio Wack Indians Dallas Flack Giants Théri Rome

Karnes City Captures South Texas Golf Title

Karnes City wins South Texas golf title at Cuero hosted by Kenedy and Karnes City clubs. J D Ruckman leads with 244 yards and team from Karnes City earns Mertzberg trophy amid awards for Cuero Kenedy Yorktown and Luling players. Post tournament dance follows at the clubhouse as plans set for November in New Braunfels.

Karnes City South Texas Karnes Cely Vex Ikarnes City South Celas Golf Association J.D. Rucknan Porson T. J H. O. Muceke Goliad GC Club Cuero Karnes Ciy Kenedy Lonors Wolebak Bryan Duller Ray Rogers Aryl Bebroeder Mc Neel Company Cuere Whitch Rnk of Yorktown CG Fri Graham Banwra Yorktown Eld Wolevik TR. C. Person Molebek Sapress America Dogo Vost J.D. Ruckman N. C. Blair Luling del Streiber CL Person Buenas City J OW. C King of Kin AL Suirtleben Yoakin Clubouse New

Daniel Baker Opens By Beating Bobcats

Daniel Baker opened the WT AL AL on by a 9-4 victor over San Marcos Teachers. The Bills showed heavy artillery with three home runs and four doubles in a loosely played afternoon contest. The Lyons and intermen Blues also posted wins in other local action with notable performances by Gorton Husswid West and White.

Brownwood Tes Aprilie Danied Baker Mansay San Marens Billies Bulteri San Marcos Gorton Husswid West Daniel Wakter White Dye

Allison keeps up flashy tennis with Sulphur Springs

In West Virginia on April 2, a high school tennis scene featured Allison and teammates from Kort Worth and Orange, New Jersey, securing a decisive doubles victory over J Gilbert Hall and Fritz Mercure from Bethlehem at South Grange. The event highlighted a strong performance by the unnamed local contenders and their possible rivalry with seasoned opponents.

Sulphur Springs W.va Wiler Alsun Kort Worth Lexus John Vani Llyn Orange Sun J. Gilbert Hall South Grange Fritz Mercue Bethlehem Ube Co

Squadron 48 Defeats Paul's Grove 4 to 2 in Softball

In a Kelly Field clash, Squadron 48 topped Paul's Grove 4 to 2. Goodwin allowed three hits and delivered solid infield support while Ford at short covered well as Mossman and Bart contributed infield plays. A single scoring frame occurred in the first and another in the eighth, with Paul's Grove scoring its lone run in the fifth.

Paul's Grove Kelly Field Pau's Grove Kelly Godwin Ford Goodwin Foul's Grove Mossman Bart

Can't Keep Ball Player Off Field in Chicago Bubble

A chaotic fragment reports a Chicago area youth story about a young catcher Gubby Mazinetl and veteran Hartnett facing a 30 day ban from throwing a baseball. The text hints at family support and ongoing practice despite the restriction.

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Elizondo Boxing Club Opens Under New Promoter

G P Alizarde retires as boxing manager and becomes promoter for the fifth game. He plans to open the Elizondo Boxing Club at 1207 West Commerce with an amateur program and then professional shows. Viczonila renovated the ball to cool the arena with four large ventilators and six small ones, plus windows. Seating capacity 1500. The ball will run free training and fete admission to fans who watch the workouts.

G. P. Alizarde Tod Elizondo Boxing Club West Commerce Street Viczonila Trait Foley

Tek of Austin Leads in State Bowling Tournament

Tek of Austin, with a 266 game, leads the state bowling tournament for individual game honors as action starts across the field. Other top entrants include Bohn of Austin, Alnes of Converse, and Clag of San Antonio, with notable scores from Seguin and Dulling in Class A and mixed results across the classifications.

Houston A—A. Tek Austin Bohn Alnes Boeting Converse Kash Clase B Siebalit Med Anering Clagulig Smith San Antonio Rin San Antonio Hiks Clags Seguin Clas O Dulling San Antonio Ellis Allevesiti Tohio’ Uke

Handh Club to Hold Two Drills This Week

The Handh Club will conduct two practice sessions this week at Riverside Park. The first is Wednesday at 6 p.m., the second Friday at the same time at Sabeo Park. Manager Strum oversees a lineup including J. Gragenbecker, Aas Pane tnsonhecker, Meyers, Ward, Brosieke, Crane, Jeser, Moplugin, Brasicke and Hughes.

Nate Wedureday Riverside Park Sabeoid Strum J. Gragenbecker Tnsonhecker Meyers Ward Brosieke Crane Son Jeser Moplugin

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