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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
18
Ty Cobb announces he will not return as a player and may own a club in the National League. He states he is done with playing after 20 years away from the field and hints at owning a team, possibly staying involved in baseball in the future.
Brooks Hooper, lightweight from San Antonio, returns Monday in home town action. Al Mayen faces Datles Kid Monterrey in a semi main, Johnny Cruz meets Jimmy Wayne in Beyon City Tuesday, with Mike Deleney lined up against Blonde Treeves of Houston.
Cherlie Fisher, Chicago middleweight wrestling champion, defeated his old rival in a two to one decision to win the middleweight title after a tense bout at the arena in April.
Company G of the Ninth Infantry claimed the regimental baseball title after beating Company A 5 in the decisive series. Tom Cooper starred on the mound for G as Lunt battled injury and fatigue. Roster shifts and injuries marked the bout, with Canper and Donovan delivering steady work for Crim pang G.
Drake University prepares for the twentieth Drake Relays opening tomorrow as athletes arrive. Tracey of the Institute in Texas, the fastest sprinter in the field, is expected to contend for the sprint titles, having posted a 10 yard dash time under two seconds in college competition.
Sonnenberg and Malvewirg are slated for a Monday night bout at the Chicago Coliseum while Paul Ghanem and Spring will appear tonight. Gus O Domamatey defends his nine of world title. Joe Male Ullen and Exnes' Mibsazbee also scheduled to clash.
Shreveport, La announces the Southwestern amateur golf tournament for five weeks in July. The event welcomes players from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana with Johnny Ewing named as committee head.
Wagnoner, owner of the Three D stable, denies New York reports of a Texas Derby plan and a $150,000 purse. He says Arlington tracks will host races this fall and cites legal wagering as a barrier to Texas racing, awaiting legislative action.
Two fast power yachts start the 374 mile race from Pedro to San Francisco with withdrawals leaving Seyelyn owned by Paul Franklin Johnson and Zoo of A X Maccrate in the event. The race runs in three stages with oversig at Santa Barbara and Monterrey Bay. a 30 inch gold trophy from Lipton will be awarded to the winner.
The Independent Aces plan practice sessions this week ahead of their game with the Hons of Syria. They will train at Pittman-Sullivan Park at 3 o'clock Wednesday and at Coleepeion Park at 5 o'clock Friday.
Unclear manuscript notes report a bout between Omksi and Adgie scheduled for June 17 in Philadelphia. The text references an A round debt dispute and a municipal stadium venue with dates that appear garbled.
Uto O Christner heavyweight knocked out Jack McAuliffe of Detroit in the due and round of their scheduled welterweight bout in Canton Ohio last night.
McAllen American Legion nine lost to Fort Mingesto 8 to 7 in Texas. McAllen led until the last inning when Fort Mingesto scored to win. The report notes league enthusiasm and requests for Frank Thejo.
In a tight Sunday match at New Braunfels Sally Babs led Brauntels to a 216 high three frame game while New Braunfels edged ahead with a 208 second game. Jolly Bots and Colleen starred for Brauntels as Hoda and others contributed strong scores in a mixed league day full of near misses and excitement.
College track stars highlighted include Clarence Bracey of Rice, George Sipes of Ohio State, Jack Elder, Charley Borah, Ward Edmonds, Henry Candy, Tommy Warne, and others in sprints, weights, middle distance, and hurdles. Readout notes records and notable times from recent national and collegiate meets.
The Three-Eye League inaugurated its 28th season with opening day matchups Decatur at Bloomington Terre Haute at Springfield Danville at Quincy Becamus and a five-rookie order. The pennant race appears toss up with title holder Decatur and Terre Haute fielding strong lineups as officials attend flag ceremonies and kickoff events.
San Antonio hosts the second annual Sen Jacknis track and field carnival at Garrett field on Saturday. Entry totals include 22 outside squads plus local Lim bbock High, with teams from San Angelo Jourdonian High and Main Avenue High among favorites to contend in sprints relays field events and middle distance races.
A lone track athlete challenges a full BISMARCK, N D field at an April event. Hamison, with a companion, scored 24 points for Davis's Lake Behon in the 1082 state meet in which Fargo and Grand Forks tied for first place. Hamison will compete in all events across the meet.
St. Mars's University Rattlers seek their hardest test of the season with a three game series against the San Quin Cuban Club. Relief pitching is tight, with plans to add a high school hurler. Key players include Manny, Pred Dikes, Cusyer, Trittipo, and Cecil Mynier as a top bet with 10.2 in a 100 yard dash context.
Dyer wins high gun at Muny Trapshoot event as the annual trapshoot draws shooters to the Muny range. The contest highlights skill and precision with a focus on the top marksman in the competition.
Advertisement touts the SAMSONBAK Union Suit from P. H. Hanes Katting Co. It highlights a patented belt that resists ripping and stretches around the body, claiming long wear and superior fit for men of all sizes. The coat costs one dollar with additional Hanes styles available from Winston Salem, North Carolina.
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