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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1929
Page
5
A jumble of 1923 era sports remarks cites Bob Cruickshank winning several opens including Los Angeles and San Antonio, plus musings on clubs with ribbed faces and confidence effects. Also noted is Jack Cannon, an all American tackle described as rugged and helmetless.
In Chattanooga a flurry of trades and acquisitions emerged from a minor league convention. Oakland, in the Coast League, purchased outfielder Roy Caiti City from the American Association and second baseman Joe Mullin from Waco. Gr Lip Grif fin and Fred Bilas moved from Omaha and Wichita respectively, while Kansas City sent Till Wambsgithes to New Orleans. Baltimore added first baseman Joe Mauser from Cleveland and Muffalo Jailed Outfielder Lucker. Beaumont sold outfielder Lyman Lamb to Mobile. Tulsa sold catcher Dee Smith from Fort Worth to Williamsport in the New York Pennsylvania league.
Priciny a workout on the Flax position track showcases tense prep for the upcoming two day event. Gus Schrader Art Challenger Dee Russo and Cecil Chentum of Ben Antonio display rough riding in the trials though none injured. George Barringer of Austin enters as a last‑minute starter. The program includes time trials four fast cars heats two elimination races and a final.
Five teams joined the Girls Loop at a Friday night gathering hosted by Jeagie in Tage era gnawing Anada store. Mins Wil kins was elected representative and Mar ville Gill secretary and treasurer. The meeting will be held Monday night at Bachern store with other teams expected to enter representations from Barbera sporting area, Texas Chiropractic college, Camp Normaris, Richter's, and Draughon's Business College.
A Kansas City hockey squad will travel by plane to Oklahoma for the opening game of a two game series. The team plans to fly Monday, with the aim of securing a win to advance in the season. The trip marks the start of a critical stretch as they seek a final playoff push.
Len Diegel, famed Agua Caliente pro, edges Walter Haig in a tense match at the Lill Crest course to reach the 34th hole with a one up lead. Johnny Purcell looms as next challenger as Diegel seeks his first PGA crown in the event's dramatic rounds.
Final day of the six day race in Madison returns a tie as two teams pressed for first and three cars battled for third by 8 a.m. The field remained bunched for second while the long grind to finish was set to conclude at 11 p.m. Sprinting and frequent leadership changes marked the late and early hours.
West's 18 players named for the Western squad to face the East on New Year's Day include Tucks-Pomeroy, Clark, Tink, Wilmore from Oregon State, Diehl from Idaho, Tinlingren from Willamette, and guards Brown Herrin Schycary Ackerman Norton among others, signaling the final selection phase for the clash in Frisco.
Baylor University has expelled star gridder Vin Filam for a flagrant violation during footbed training. The incident occurred at Southwestern Baelfiell ktir in Mie Basler, and the action was confirmed by WB Allen, the university commissioner.
Shrine officials announced two more players joining the West squad for New Year’s Day football in San Francisco. Sloane of Nebraska and Gerdy Ter of the University of Dexay have signed, leaving seven spots still open from the 22-man allotment.
Prilny at Willow Springs Country Club sees Clayte Roembach take the handicap tournament with a 78, marking a first-time repeat win for Roembach. A new competitor, Mrs. Tink of Chiengi, joins the elite field as Friday’s Alama Country Club event awaits.
Yale football players and more than 300 people will fill Nick Roberts Barn in Montclair New Jersey tonight for Yale Club of Montclairs ninth annual win lose or draw party honoring the Yale football team led by coach Roberts.
Amos Alonzo Stagg of the University of Chicago is named president of the Western Conference Football Coaches association in Chicago. He is also reappointed as the conference representative on the national football rules committee.
Page High School boys football claim city championship again after a hard fought 22 to 21 victory over Garreth Field Playday afternoon. Coach Leslie Pfivster’s son Vage Vargas starred with key runs and a late scoring drive, while Page’s line and signals faltered at times but produced crucial gains and a decisive push in the closing minutes. Green and White overcome penalties and misplays, relying on stout defense to seal the win and extend their string of city crowns to three straight.
Seguin battled hard but Schulenburg claimed the district title with a victory here Friday afternoon. Seguin defense stifled many attempts while Schulenburg converted key plays to secure the win.
CHICAGO Doc T CT The boxing plans of White Sox first baseman Charles Arthur Shires are on hold as Illinois Athletic Commission Chair Maj Gen John Ve Clinnin delays the bout with Mysterious Dan Daly of Cleveland at White City. The commission seeks a confirmed fighter in proper gear and notes Shires’ workout showed risky tendencies. Final action expected tomorrow when Daly arrives.
The report details a chaotic bowling scoreboard with numerous garbled names and partial scores. It notes Team THO Taller winning a trail and Denner Paving Chandsunin margins, while Wun Penuhors and Wolfiman lead in another pairing. The fragmentary text includes scattered totals and misread player names, with period-specific phrasing missing through OCR errors.
Hollywood whispers tease Sir Harry Lauder’s return, Paramount talks with the Marx brothers, and Bessie Love’s December wedding plans. Marion Davies, Irving Thalberg, and Winnie Taghtner figure in studio moves as Not So Dumb is chosen for Mary Pickford era star power.
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