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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1929

Page

9

Why Should Trim Him Toot Asks Cubstar

Martinsburg report quotes Cubstar and sportswriter on Arthur Shires and George Traf tem in a boxing and baseball backdrop. Wilson weighs purse versus helping Cubs while Shires battles Traf ten in Chicago and White Sox figures clash, painting a turbulent season outlook.

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Rose Bowl Sold Out for Jan 1 Game

Pasadena announces the Rose Bowl is sold out for New Year’s Day football between USC and Pittsburgh. About 70,000 tickets sold, last two days saw most seats claimed at five dollars, some at four, rest at eight. Gate estimated near $300,000.

Angeles Bec Pasadena University of Southern California University of Pittsburgh Senate

Sewanee Hires Replacement After Head Grid Coach Resigns

Sewanee announces the resignation of head football coach Kirkpatrick and states Dr. Mike Bennett will serve as athletic director with potential interim plans. The note confirms Kirkpatrick’s departure after the 1023 season and mentions Tod Wareell as a responder.

Sewanee Lastiville Leon W. H Kekpatrick Heal Vosioh Rewanet Bernicen Kirkpatrick

Hike club basketball schedule and Nomads win

The basketball team from Hike club plays Tuesday at Wradiaen Lake pavilion against Bl ooh Tauterane and Wednesday at Kerrville against Lehreiner Institute Eve. Friday and Saturday feature Javelines at South Texan College of Arts. Nomads beat Erka in Cora Christi 45 to d last Friday night.

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Brackenridge Plays Harlendale In Road Basketball Test

Brackenridge High travels to Harlandale for a Wednesday night boys basketball clash at 7 p.m. The game pits two local high school teams in a decisive league matchup.

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Hornby betting suit bobs up again in St Louis

An age old betting dispute surfaces again as Frank Jo Monre contests the Newport Ky official after a toss in Clayton Mo. The $45 075 stake triggers a state Supreme Court maneuver involving Tornaby a former St Louis Cardinal and Chicago Cubs star second baseman.

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Eastern squad heads west to Shrine game in California

The Eastern all star football squad departed for California to meet a West team in the Shrine game at San Francisco on New Year’s Day. Injuries and practice updates followed as Northwestern’s coach Vick Lunntey and Colgate’s Andy Kerr directed the squad during a Durke Stadium session. Ten players were invited to Palo Alto for the ad camp prior to the game.

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Hogan Giant Sign With New York Giants in 1930s Contract

Scattered garbled lines report Hogan signing first with the New York Giants for 130, and a catcher’s signature. crowd noise and ring chaos described during a fight between Arthur and George with referees struggling to hear. A promoter mentions Gabe Kantman, Art Shires, and Daneman, with Notre Dame entry teased.

Kanaar City Gabe Kantman Art Shires Chronas Nx Fleet

Cubs seek new catcher after Gabby Hartnett arm woes

Chicago Cubs search for a replacement catcher as Leo Hartnett known as Gabby faces ongoing arm illness resisted by opera and other treatments. Doctors report no improvement despite various therapies, leaving Hartnett's condition uncertain and the club evaluating options.

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Teachers Fall to Oklahoma Team in Open Hoop Clash

The Southeastern Oklahoma college basketball team lost to an Oklahoma squad 29 to 17 in the opening game. Zennecker led the Teachers with 10 points as the pace set by the opponents dominated early play.

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Milk Button Making From Cream Residue Source

Yesterday's explanations describe buttons produced from milk cream residue ground into fine material for button and coin manufacture. The account mentions the process and outputs, noting by products and the role of the material in creating items.

Japan's Famous Tennis Star Retires From Game

IKIGI December report notes famed tennis figure Jiyaty Kumayake retires from international play after a long career marked by peak moments in the early 1920s. The veteran, who once ranked high in American rankings and competed in Lavin Cup stages, departs amid a shift in the sport.

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Henry Earle Poloist Dead in New York

Henry Earle a noted polo player and pioneer contributor to the sport in the United States died at his New York City home. Born in Greenville he studied law at Georgetown and practiced in Washington before moving to New York. Survived by his widow and his brother William F. Earle of Fairfax County Virginia. services and full obituary to follow.

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Stanford Examinations Pause Practice For Army Game

Stanford University Calif Dec 1 The Stanford varsity football team, preparing for a showdown with Army a week away, enters a period of rest during final exams. Coach Pop Warner canceled all organized practice until after Friday, urging as many players as possible to attend daily sessions to stay in shape.

Stanford University Calif Stanford West Point Army Pop” Warner

Fight Results Feature Wide Ring Action Across Cities

Boxing results from multiple venues list wins by notable fighters including Charles Whites, Trish Mickey Gill, Paul Walker, Sidney Lampe, Johnny Sheppard, and Albert Wile. Contests occur in Chicago Boston Topeka Indianapolis Salt Lake City and others with various outpoints and scores noted, reflecting a bustling fight night across the country.

Prean Mhinaga George C Sunetarent Trafton Chicago Charlew Arthur the Great Whites UA Holly Schuman Chicaza Trish Mickey Gill Treland Prenton Paul Walker Trenian Myer Grace Ceaneily Boston Alf Friedman Bik Hoy Rawson Johnny Sheppard Toston Indianapolia Tracy Cox Indian Applis Joe Rayehan Newark Ohio Royal Cox Indianapolis Ray Palmer St.ain Bale Lake City Eddie Dertagnole Tinek Springs Meg Garfinkle Salt Lake City Sheart Palmer Lon Angeden Rocky Moore Eugeno Gre

Youthful Pros Winter Golf Leaders Duel for Titles

New York dispatch reports a tight winter golf circuit led by Weisseen Horton Smith and Craig Wood with six major events. Smith and Wood split four titles, Manero won Catalina Island Open, Alegel claimed the PGA Championship, and Wood edged Smith in the Hawaiian Open by three strokes. Wood also claimed Oklahoma City Open and Oregon Open wins, while Smith captured the Dartland Oregon Open and Berkeley Open, a season duel shaping the standings amid strong showings from Armour and Farrar.

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Pros and Amateurs Play at San Gabriel Golf Tourney

Pros and amateurs compete in the San Gabriel event in California. The $1000 tournament features 18 holes best ball medal play with one pro paired with one amateur per team. Notable pairings include Tony Manero with W L Jelliffe and Johnny Farrell with Herbert Lubin, among others.

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Cardinals approve broadcasts for next year

St Louis Cardinals president Ham Breadon said he plans to permit radio broadcasting of the team's games next year, as in the past, believing there is event benefit from radio coverage. Breadon stated the policy aims to boost publicity and fan engagement.

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Teaje Open and Openy Tournaments Amid Mixed Mentions

Fragmented OCR note lists various Open events and locations such as Montauk Beach Open Hawaiian Open El Paso Open Tejas Open Metropolian Open and references weight shifting to left leg to improve backspin and control in a recalled coaching tip.

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Center Captains Brady Pick Highlights Local Team

Brady Texas Der 17 year old Frank Flynell a 47 sear old midget center for Frindly bich school Bullasga is chosen to pilot Brady team saving the IN3ft reason.

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Southwest Texas Opens Drive In Conference Play

The article outlines early conference basketball action with TIAA teams opening play against Southwest Texas and North Texas. It notes Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association clubs competing, SMU, North Texas, and Sam Houston facing mixed results as teams rotate lineups under Coach Reid with Aggie losses and Daniel Baker rimrocked in two games.

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Fowls Report For Cage Five At Tearock Military Academy

Thirteen men reported for basketball production at Tearock Military academy and the school should have a final team. The quintet played Wesleyan Institute in a practice game and scheduled a return engagement for Thursday night. A Tuesday game with Junior College Five was postponed due to the center's sister death. The squad roster includes Hughes Porter Gay Robertson Tesora Arauia Nerner Jones Cioncler Lau a en Wan der Guess.

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