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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
12
A compact note suggests a reinterpretation of the phrase RIpley T as referring to holy altars, with possible connections to sacred offerings and associated figures. The text stays non-graphic and neutral in tone.
Eskimo from North Star JI-ProMan warehouse wins the featured sprint at Arlington Park, a 30 class race, finishing strong to claim the purse at the six furlongs. Crockett 2400 hosts the meet with steady crowds and notable entries vying for top placings.
Ken Penser, a right handed pitcher who last year won 20 in the Texas league with Houston, has been sent to the Chicago Cubs. He will report Saturday. Indianapolis receives a substantial cash consideration and pitcher Claude Yourerd in the deal.
The Duerters candy team fought for first place with a 1 and 3 record as season results and standings shifted amid a busy night. Attendance rose as notable players from Southern Pacific and other clubs featured, while rivals mounted a separate charge in the league race.
The Brooklyn National League club purchased Tob Parham of Atlanta for delivery next month. He formerly starred for Georgia Tech.
Handi cap changes announced by the United States Polo Association add seven-goal status to Cecil Smiths on the national list. Notable rises include Willian of Austin and Roark, brother of Capt. Roark, with Whitney raised from two to three goals. Other adjustments include Keefe and McFarland moving up, reflecting shifts in the polo rankings.
New York Aug 2 Hoyt may return to the Yankees lineup by Tuesday as his doctor sees rapid improvement from an injury a ten week layoff was feared. The report suggests Hoyt could be ready for game action soon.
James Howe, renowned trainer for the Harry P. Whitney stable, died at Saratoga today from a complication of diseases at age 74. He trained Whitney horses for twenty years, delivering winners in major races including the Kentucky Derby Be a Bear and Whiakery, plus three Futurity winners and a Preakness winner.
Historic Juarez race track, once a border showplace, could reopen for racing or be turned into an exclusive residential district. Mayor Arturo Flores leads Juarez to seize the plant from the Juarez Jockey Club over a 60,000 peso debt, despite an injunction claiming only 10,000 of 30,000 due has fallen due and paid. A Mexican group plans subdivision if possession is gained, with potential resumption of racing if allowed.
Corpus Christi August 2 The second annual Dona X Dible Brancie Schmidt coaching school opens next Monday with many advance reservations. Nixon As key manager says enrollment could reach seventy five to one hundred coaches. Dible teaches football Schmidt basketball.
The San Antonio Boat Club announces a 100 mile outbound motor marathon on Medina Lake this Sunday afternoon. Commodore William Harrison Furlong said entries are already assured from out-of-town racers. Jimmy Honway is inviting outboard enthusiasts from Galveston Houston Corpus Christi Beaumont and other regions.
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