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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1929

Page

16

Alexander Resigns as Manager and Pat Newnam Appointed

Bern to business manager Ton Conners biographed an nouncement from Hourton of the resignation of Whipper Alexander and appointment of Pat Newnam to his place. Alexander stated he was leaving for the best interests of the club and was fading from the game. Newnam was immediately put in charge as manager.

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Southern teams tie as Atlanta and Birmingham reach joint lead

Atlanta and Birmingham end the day tied for first in the Southern association with six wins and six losses each. Nashville beat Memphis dropping behind, while New Orleans prepared for a second series. Chattanooga beats Little Rock as Herb Price shines for Birmingham and Carlos Moore shines in relief.

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Junior College Nine Invades Seguin in Weekend Clash

The San Antonio Junior College team, coming off a 4-0 win over St. Anthony’s Yellowjackets, heads to Seguin to battle Seguin Lutheran College. Heine Hobbs pitched well as Seguin’s Eckhardt, Bryan and Bajn hit and fielded stoutly for the visitors.

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Alamo City League Seeks Fields for Fall Baseball Play

The Alamo City League resumes after a successful start with the first clubs of Gene Seng's Abe ty League. Teams include Hoffman-Harmen Coffeemen vs Kells of Frenick, Burke Cleaners vs Miles Chevrolet, and Ale Publishing vs Service Engravers as Diamonds are to be announced.

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Helen's Supporting Cast Heads to Europe Tour

The touring American team will perform internationally with Melen Wille as featured artist. Belivh Crom of California is a top ranked player, partnered with Bliss Wilk. Marjorie Morrill of Dedkein, Mass joins the squad for a team match against Holland in Paris.

Apt Demin Chow

Indians Slump As Astros Edge San Antonio

San Antonio Triump changes managers but pitching and defense fail to improve. Houston defeats the Indians 6 to 0 with strong pitching from Kneisch and Rose holding the offense to scattered hits. The teams schedule two more games in Houston before a Sunday doubleheader in San Antonio.

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Grovers Seek Game in Pomæric Form Amid Summer Rally

Readable fragments show Grovers seeking a game and a chart at Fame Center. The text mentions Croskett Fade W and a heater, with unclear dates and events.

Grovers Ponts Grove Croskett

New L A Indian Chief Chosen After Managerial Shuffle

The Indians replaced Bill Alexander with Pat Newnam as chief, after repeated batting and pitching failures aside from Messenger. A photo shows Newnam in street clothes, his dugout face reflecting the new leadership.

Indians Messenger Bill Alexander Pat Newnam Pat

Pennzoilers Head To Austin For Weekend Races

A garbled sports note references the Pennzoilers preparing for events in Austin and San Antonio. It mentions figures like Regee Powell and Straube of the Penn, hinting at a clash with local opponents and a plan for weekend games and travel.

Regee Powell Une Zailer

National League Baseball Summary From Fragmented Report

Fragmented OCR from a National League section lists teams such as Chicago and Pittsburgh with scattered names and scores. The text includes references to venues like New Orleans and New York and mentions players and affiliations, though details are garbled.

Frosty Peters Quits Illinois Football Roles

Frosty Peters resigns from University of Illinois football duties amid unclear dates. The veteran is linked to earlier roles in the program and faced unspecified reasons for stepping away as the team and supporters await official word.

Twain Beats Irving In Junior High Game

Mark Twain defeated Irving in a junior high contest in a lively matinee. Manny struck nine, Tece aram won with a late key hit, while pitchers and fielders contributed as Twain built an early lead that held through the final inning.

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Texas! Boxes Texas! Boxes in a 7 2 loss

A garbled game recap shows Waco scoring seven runs while Texas tallies two. Mentions include homers by Bangulnet and Windle, with pitches and outs noted in a chaotic play-by-play. Several players and events are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a boxing style tied to a baseball score.

ABCIMAN COACH HAMILTON NAV FOOTBALL MOVE

The ABCIMAN coach Hamilton travels with player Carl Anchman from Colgate to join the team after a standout Weebinetan season. The move centers on strengthening the line and backfield for the upcoming schedule.

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Moortown hosts international golf matches amid British team hopes

In Moortown England April 25 report on the Myder Cup international golf contest with eight foursomes and eight singles. Players include Charles Whitcombe Archie Compston Abe Mitchell Fred Robson and Ernest Whitcombe for Britain and American contenders led by Horton Smits alongside new names, course features noted with wind and sandy bunkers shaping play.

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Chicago Indians and spring training in sharp focus

The column discusses September deadlines and team readiness, noting the San Antonio Indians and nearby clubs preparing for a season. It mentions left and right handed pitchers, a need for improvements, and a plan to patch the team with new parts.

Hanler Bengling Arukew Dlessenger

Pettit Wins Opening Game in Lone Star League

Pettit pitched for San Antonio and led the Texans in a season opener victory. He hurled Trier and helped defeat Prider in a Valley-sized match, outlining a quiet, early season for the Sherman-Toxarkines.

Pettit Lone Star

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