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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1928

Page

17

Major Leagues to Start Season Later for Weather

Major leagues plan a later opening and earlier closing next year to dodge bad weather. Commissioner Heydler announced after a meeting with AL president Ban Johnson and NL officials. Opening set for April 16 and closing on September 30, with some owners reluctant to shift dates but persuaded to proceed.

Toroneo Oat Dee Yeague Sabu A. Seydler National League B.S. Daraned American League Ilo- Delesntey National Association of Professional Baseball Heydler Trapdler

Armory players ink deals at minor league convention

At Ao Ponta Canada the minor leagues and major leagues outline player moves. Tein Serle, ex Philadelphia American catcher, linked to La ronte. Rochester payment talks for Charley Gollert. Timmy Zins and Wilher Good tied to other clubs. Berk Nichols to Macon. Turley reinstated by Illinois commission after grease incident involving Tilly Petrolle.

Cleveland Kansas City American Association Eca Cnaii Timny Zins Waco Atlanta Good

Frank Snyder’s managerial future roils Houston Bayou scene

The State League season looms as fans and officials press Houston to reconsider Frank Snyder’s resignation as manager. Sources say the St. Louis Cardinals own his services, with speculation he will or will not return. Comparisons arise to Pennant winners Bran Hetzel and Billy Southworth who moved on after triumphs.

Houston Frank Snyder Chamber of Commerce Boy Scouts Ladies 'Aid Pancho Frank St. Louis’ Cardinals Snyder Nan Bears Bill McKechnie St. Louis Bran Hetzel Indianapolis Billy Southworth McKechnie Cardinals

Cinch for Foreigners in Boxing and Golf Row

A jumbled sports notes piece mocks Primo Carnera's arrival and Tex Rickard's talk of big MSG bouts as foreign champions draw money. It then praises the San Antonio Ladies' Golf Association, noting strong showings in state competition and comments by president Mrs. Jack White on their performance and handicaps.

J. A. Durborrew San Antonio

Buckeyes Win Junior Title In City Championship

The Buckeyes clinched the junior city title with a 7 to 0 win over Sidney Lanier on Tuesday afternoon, finishing the season with a strong slate. Key players included Tam Monns and Gandy in a solid team performance as Lanier suffered their only losses this year and Buckeyes earned their fourth junior crown.

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Big Ten Plans Banner Season for 1929 Schedule

A muddied recap outlines 1929 Big Ten football plans with Chicago Princeton clashes and inter sectional games. It notes Washington Texas and Colgate visiting U S campuses, cites key contests with Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and Northwestern, and mentions Notre Dame three times amid a broad slate.

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Utilities And Soldiers Clash In Camp Normoyle Prep

The Public Service Utilities of the ity Tasketball League prepare for a practice game against Camp Normoyle next Monday night at 7 0 on the Camp Normoyle court. Last week Normoylers beat Utilities 24 to 18. Utilities lineup includes Durkbart Treye A Veltman dr Veltman Tergason Dalton WK Butler Tassel Savage W Marry Williams Lote. Camp Normagh squad features Maentionde Grieswald Schnuers Humphries Dickson Carter Ti Smith GL Smith.

Public Service Utilities Ity Tasketball League Flan Mack's t#&e Normoyle Wenentoy

Cuero to Entertain Del Rio Cowboys

Cuero hosts Del Rio Cowboys in a Hill Country district title game between Cuero High Gobliters champions of District 21 and Del Rio Cowboys champions of District 20. Fans from many South Texas towns expected. Game arrangements completed and ready for Friday afternoon on the grid.

Ottay Joe

Married Man Will Captain Dartmouth

A local report notes Ellsworth Armstrong of New York and Conn was elected captain for the coming term. The marriage of Miss Peggy Wheatley is mentioned as part of the community notice with Armstrong linked to the town’s football context.

Will Dartmouth Tay Hanover Ely

Two Teams Share Six Day Race Lead in New York

In Madison Square Garden the Gnargatti Spencer and Waltham Dsulberg teams tied for first after a series of early morning sprints. Gnargatti Spencer had traveled 070 miles and nine inns at six o clock, sharing the lead with Waltham Dsulberg as the six day race progressed.

New York Nec Madison Square Garden Gnargatti- Spencer Waltham-Dsulberg Hasing Inns At &. m

O Keeley to Fight Maloney at Madison Square Garden

Irish heavyweight O Keeley has signed to fight Boston heavyweight Jim Maloney in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden on December 21. The bout is expected to draw strong local interest as both fighters seek a decisive win in New York.

O’kelly Jim Maloney New York CPI Onn O'Kelly Ireland Mest Jim Malones Boston Teneroynd Dot Madison Syncs Garden Dew Mia

Prestige Goes West in Chuckball Debate Primer

Damon Kunyon surveys Eastern and Western chuckball tutors after Stanford and Oregon State clash. He argues Western coaches embrace new tactics while Eastern teams cling to old forms, praising young players but noting coaching resistance as Stanford and Navy are highlighted amid a burst of regional comparisons and critical tone.

N. XY. B Notre Dame Army Yale Blauford U. S Oregon State Stafford Stanford Taglon

Officials Pick For Southwest Texas Bowling Championship

The San Antonio Tight and others prepare for the Northwest Texas Championship, set for Sunday with doors open at 6 o'clock. Officials opted for larger players to handle the lanes, while captains and bowlers drill and prepare, hoping for a smooth start to the big weekend event.

Charles Treuter Eylaing Hic Iailies Hothwest Dexas San Antonio Ners Allopncon At & O'Cloels Howler da Font Line Aifferala Steve Aleani Mic Weta

Air Corps Poloists to Play at Harbord Field Port Sam Houston

The Fishth Corp and Air Corps Poloists meet at 2 20 PM in a polo match at Harbord Field Port Sam Houston. Both teams are strong and a hot ballery is expected with lineups not yet set.

Fishth Corp Aii Air Corpa Pnto Harbord Field Port Sam Houeton

Boston Loans Goalie to Minneapolis Club

In December the American Hockey Association announced the loan of goalie Hal Winkler from Boston to Minneapolis. Manager Ayett Tose said the move gives Winkler a chance to avoid stagnation by playing regularly, hoping to improve the team’s goaltending depth and performance.

Boston Minneapolis Hal Winkler Beaton Soare Ronlir Minnerpolis American Hockey Association Sens Ayett Tose Winkler Throson Minnengolis

Fort Sill Grid Squad Arrives Ahead of Teal Infantry Clash

Fort Sill football team, defending Texas Trinity champions, will land Thursday for workouts at Fort Sam Houston before a Saturday afternoon game against the Twenty-third Infantry. Kickoff moved to 2 o clock to avoid darkness. officials await Lieutenant Koch’s arrival.

Fort Sill Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Dela~ Mater Port Sam Dogislea Toenuse Cathy Bright Tieutemint Koch Grannger Tient Weléner Plasera Hart Iia

L A Cubs to meet Houston in Sunday football tilt

San Antonio junior league notes indicate the L A Cubs will travel to Houston for a Sunday afternoon game versus the Jr Bering tom. The match marks the first stage of the state elimination series for the intermediate champions of Oroteily, organized by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation official Toby Tannard.

Toby Tannard Sity Texas Amateur Athletc Poderation Wil Sun Paco Cube Santonia Mouston Jr Bering Tom Oroteily Che Truthind Eriduers

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