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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1929

Page

8

Cubs Hopeful After Injuries Upset Pennant Hopes

McCarthy praised catcher Gunns for avoiding a fracture after an injury to his finger, while Mike Gomsbes and Earl Grane hurt their right hands. With Angles stepping in, the Cubs faced Str Louis and Pirates as Hartnett sidelined, leaving Iron Mike to potentially start.

Patsburgd Apa MO McCacler Steff Sestecdns Str. Louis Mike Gomsbes Earl Grane Cubs Tom Angles PeCorthy Mike Wittsburch RicCarthy

Callahan Wins Ninth Straight Fight in Close Bout

Los Angeles April 24 Callahan junior welterweight champion added another win last night beating Asoy Saug Myers of Pocatello by a nose in a tight decision. It was Callahan's fifth straight stoppage, as three quick punches in the final round secured the victory under Jack Kearns management.

Los Angeles Cei Rivehy Callahan Juaior Asoo Saug Myers I’catello Toleho Callahan Ans Agraw Jack Kearns

Cui¢ Season Pro Ball Highlight Mention

A fragment notes Cui¢ season and mentions he played professional basketball, indicating his career included pro ball.

Pennant Race Tasting Of The Clune Weeo Aa Teast Matin

Reports from Fort Worth, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York detail a tense pennant chase across baseball venues. Notable players and teams such as Antonia Staton and Cleveland vie for early-season leadership while games in Detroit and Boston shape early standings.

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Griffith to battle champ Prion for light heavyweight title

Sioux City, Iowa's Gerald Ambrose Geifth aims to challenge for the world's light heavyweight crown. Tentative deal with Tommy Laughran rumored. weight limits set near 175 pounds. Griffin reportedly injured with a fractured hand, delaying defense by about ten days.

PRION Gerald Ambrose Geifth Sioux City Iowa Harmon Calragn Ptadjionm Tommy Laughran Illo Kabler Ta Mart Griffin Ik Hreaneenf Beliages

U S Army Jumpers to Compete Abroad NTA Voile

US Army jumpers set to compete overseas in a European event. The squad includes members from Ninth Cavalry and other units. Names and exact postings are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a multinational competition with Army jumper teams likely from Fort Sill Oklahoma and nearby facilities.

Lindsey Cackles as Texas League Pitcher Near No-Hitter

James Lindsey of Baton Rouge, working for the Houston association, held the San Antonio Indians to a near no-hitter in a Texas League game. Flossen Flippen opened the fourth with a single off Lindsey, seven balls to the outfield were outs, and San Antonio could not advance past second base. Shea started, Carton relieved, and the Indians were stifled by Lindsey’s curve. The Houston outfit hosts the San Antonio squad again Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.

Sah Attonin Efternoos Floss Plippen Mr. Lindsey Beaumont San Antonio Fico Lindsey Ehird Shea Triwston San Antonians Pat Shea Yndien Laba" Carton Carson Frank Snyder Ioustan Burrus Cotelle Williamson Martin Ballew Houston Danagers Te Hesbern Espite Soning Poth

St Marys U Eyes Spring Baseball Ties With White Sox

St Marys University officials in San Antonio discussed using Chicago White Sox as spring training base next year. Porter Whaley of the San Antonio chamber aided talks, eyeing a high class baseball setup by spring, with work beginning after gymnasium and track projects at the campus.

Mars'n University Chiago White Sox College Hormitory Mars Porter Whaley San Antonio Sox St Siseyla I T

Jackets Down Peacocks in 7-5 Losses and Wins

In a warm Tuesday contest, the Jackets defeated the Peacocks 7-5 as the Seckrts rallied with a ninth inning rally. Johnson pitched seven innings for the Peacocks while Doste led the Jackets with a double and a triple.

Peacock Milltery Academy St Anthons's College Vellarjackats Guertin Hiras Seckrts Johnson Sir Bajl Tucker Richt Stler Doste Porydeni Kuczak Jackers San Antonio Junior College Rangers Edensday

Would Hold Race in Fall in New York State

April 24 reports indicate T Weggoner of Triag, linked to Three Stable, seeks to stage a $140,000 race in his state or Texas Derby at his Fort Worth private track. Associates note he hopes to attract top horses and bettors, with Jamaica meeting cited as potential timing. Also Tyler Texas eyes large turnout as baseball clubs vie for trophy and attendance.

New York T. Weggoner Trxag Arener Jamaica Waggoner Fort Worth

Safe play versus risky escapes from bunkers and traps

Analyzing golf strategy, a commentator warns average players not to force distance from bunkers and traps. Safe, steady shots preserve positions, while bold attempts can backfire. In rare cases, taking a difficult escape may be necessary to avoid a worse lie.

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