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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1928

Page

17

Whose Third Base Roles Stir Major League Plans

Baseball news surveys the looming third base shuffle across the majors. Fred Lindstrom Whitney and Willie Kamm stand out as top upfield targets for 1932, while Cardinals and Yankees weigh moves, including Stripp and Gilbert, to fill vulnerable slots amid trades and management plans.

Brian Bellow York Dee Kermy Alogf Wen Tixlorey Nest Fred” Lindstrom Giants y/ Whitney Phillies Willie Kamm White Sox Lapilelroy Stroner Wirlith Leino Yuus Anny Nom Joe Stripp Cincinnati Brooklyn Walter Gilbert Glenn Wright Dave Bancrote Robins

Hockey Scores Wrangle Across Leagues in Odd Mix

Reported results show varied hockey scores including Chicago 2 Boston 1 and Toronto 4 Montreal 7 with several incomplete lines. Other entries mention Buffalo versus Whitewater and Duluth versus Kansas City amid unreadable fragments and stray symbols.

St. N.Y Chicago Boston Whitebener Hackhawka Boston Bruiin I Toronto Montreal Duluth Kansas Wily Providence Newark Seattle Victoria

Dixie Set to Spotlight 1929 Sports Season

Alarming garbled report from Georgia outlines Dixie program plans for 1929. It mentions upcoming football and boxing events, names Yale Princeton Brown Notre Dame Boston College and New York University as opponents, and notes Georgia aims to host or travel for several games with prominent figures including Lex Wickard and Holby Janes expected to figure. The piece references Pasadena and Minami venues and signals a broad national schedule beyond Georgia limits.

Amlania Dixie Georgii Tauder University ’ of California Pasadena Cnl Lex Wickard Minami Georgia Yale Princeton Brown University Ech Notre Tike University Boston College Davy New York University New York Holt Holby Janes Arcordine

Utilities Practice For Feature Game

Tw preparation for their important lenguy game with Uhett. TO. Wilks on the City Senior Dashed tall lenguy will Lunvey three Stiff workenly We daveent now ail that date. The Pst penction sensi will be held Wedins das, one Friday and anatey New Year's night. Coach Marold Gill expects l fol lowling players at Wednesday's price lice: A. Vellman, J. Vellman, Miiery, Verguson, Thurkhordt, Ileye, Wik iams, Dalton, Unesell, W. Murrus, UK, Butler to Teteh.

Uhett TO. Wilks Marold Gill A. Vellman J. Vellman Miiery Verguson Thurkh

Windy Notre Dame? Oregon Routs Honolulu in Soccer Scramble

Wind affected a game where Oregon beat Honolulu 2 to 2 amid gusts disrupting the field. Punts sailed back, players battled footing as Kitamiller and Mirisich scored for Oregon while She Welifect displayed speed despite the weather.

Oregon U Nandri University of Orefort

A Hawks Capture Eagle Pass Games

Hawks win two indoor contests against Eagle Pass, with strong performances from T and W, as Topkins and Tet O'Tete handle ball control and scoring. Second game features improved execution and closer scoring, while other players contribute key points in a competitive matchup.

A. Hawks Antonie Chemselves Boek Konday O'Brien Heolliere Tena Bong

Saxon Beats Galahad In New Orleans Race

In New Orleans the Saxon defeated Galahad by a head near the stretch, with Galahad challenging from the fence and Old Slip in pursuit. The purse was 600 dollars in a field of fifteen, including Vinesding weight and other contenders. J. Wile earned with a sixteenth in iT at 1o.

New Orleans M. J. Wile Jefferson Quek Vietter Galahad Chanend Alnwly Maines Haxan Winnut Falahad Hale Oldslip Atrapied

Athletes Earn Degrees Amid Alumni Survey Findings

Harvard University survey by Assistant Professor Donald Suedilen shows 300 athletes and 800 non athletes among class of 19xx. Only about 1 percent of athletes earned degrees versus higher rate for non athletes, with athletes finishing in 3.01 semesters on average while non athletes required longer study periods.

Cambridge Ans Athlel Assistanc Donald Suedilen Harvard Dunte Schand Uilvention

Abilene High Football Contest Details Remain Unclear

Fragmented notes describe Abilene High football plans amid confusion over opponent names Brownelle Tigh and Brownsville. Mentions San Antonio or Rome as possible sites and a large financial guarantee involving TL Jesus, with uncertainty about scheduling and participation.

Abilyne High School Gine Brownelle Tigh San Aylouio Delte Rome Ivan Mere Brownsville i Sts Jesus

Push shot golf technique discussed by Jock Nutchison

A clipped, unclear excerpt analyzes a push shot in golf, noting the technique’s impact point and turf interaction. It mentions Jock Nutchison as a noted figure and references a 1928 Associated Editors piece, with garbled wording inserting terms about the downswing and ball contact.

Jock Nutchison Ani Lalig Canyriant Associated Kaltors Inc

Tourney Elimination Self Destruction Prompts Debate

The piece, by Davis J. Walsh, discusses the heavyweights and elimination dynamics in a boxing tournament, noting confusion over who eliminates whom and naming figures such as Paolina Posit engaged in the opening bout. It references John Demps and the potential for a heavyweight championship in the year end.

Davis J. Walsh York Beedie Wigerlos Manele Elton Paolina

Trapshooters from Five States Compete for Millard Trophy

Five states send gunner teams to a trapshoot event honoring the Millard trophy. Participants include notable shooters from Abiko Imunplon, Moore, and Heder nt ie New Jeanis, with a men’s team from Lebwnen and others in Atlanta City. Conditions and comm real are noted as part of the event coverage.

Lenans Millard

Bainbridge Coach Of San Pedro Team Conflict Amid Turmoil

Ambiguous fragmentary report shows Bainbridge coaching San Pedro amid threats and a clash with independent groups. Mentions Codie Myers, Jehony, Al St Marys Academy, Dinsmore, and junior Sime Pedra Cube in unclear context on a nearby date or event.

Etveviy Codie Myers Toaluall Jehony Ansinare Bainbridge Rlbagk AL St. Mary's Academy Dinsmore Nuey Ely Sime Pedra Cube Nia

Germania Club Fails to Show for Soccer Game

The Germania club from Son Hoover failed to appear for a scheduled match with the Mae club. The Mexican Soccer League will hold its weekly meeting at O'elark Wodhoday on the channel of communication.

Germania Club Hoover Mae O'Elark Cummacren

Mayer Named New Athletic Director At Missouri State

Carl Mayer, physical director in Missouri, was announced as athletic director by the university athletic council. Mayer, who coached Washington team in 1905, succeeds Are Bilers as head winter coach at the university.

Dagrilswin Carl Mayer Mis Tisboon Athletic Council Brier Washington Tankmen Ile Bilers Iistress Athe Htetton

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