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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

16

Second Base Otar Added To Brying

Yorn Connolly, who set a Maan Teague double play record, joins the San Antonio Boore next summer as second baseman. Veteran of torrid campaigns, Connally will pair with Jernie Deviveros, previously with Beau Moone in the Cexda league. He played in the Southern Association and an Independent League, recently wintering in Sun Any, with plans to contribute to the spring Bearys town training company.

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Leader Adolph Wetzel in City Casketball League Lead

Adolph Wetzel tops the city basketball league scoring 78 points across four games, lifting his team with consistent offense. The season highlights include key plays and steady leadership amid the tough schedule.

Adolph Wetzel Qups City

Simpson Going At Great Clip In Bogus Report

A garbled U S newspaper clipping claims Jotony Bimpson from San Antonio faced a clip on top of a victory, with mixed references to Leon, Cuba, Spike Kelly, and Chigugy. The Associated Press allegedly misreported the judges decision while Nimopwow was said to view De Leon, and a capsule column on Johnny reports a victory with 162 pounds listed for a weight.

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St. Anthony's Wins Over Cowboys In Tight 41 33 Duel

St. Anthony's college team defeated the Cowboys 41 to 33 in a hard fought game. Lineup notes appear jumbled but confirm Anthony's win and a score of 41 to 33 with key players listed as forwards centers and guards.

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Sul Ross Grandstand To Be Ready Feb 1

Sul Ross grandstand expected to be completed by February 1 as a new arena for the annual district track meet held in Alpine. The 25 foot high by 66 foot wide structure will seat about 1,000 people and cost around 4000 dollars with 8000 dollars needed in total. Contributions come from the college body council and friends of Bul Tos.

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Dritd Takes The Leap In Austin Thursday

A garbled report notes an event involving Dritd and Ten Prife at Warrindale high school in Austin on Thursday. The text is severely corrupted, but implies an attempted leap or advancement and references Van Antonin and a person named Judy. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.

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Route for long run announced by Army athletic director

Army athletic director Tohiny Thoborty announced plans for a cross country run on New Year's Day. The route starts at 10 oblast on Wai, proceeds along Austin road into the city, then to Gangaun, west on Gray AM to Avatin, then Sixth Avenue L and north to Le Army Whe, ending at the starting point. Contingent list includes J. Mi. Clarke, Horace J. Commuy G. Cwenty, John J. Tuuse, Palitants Aeon A Medical Regimen, and other personnel from Ninth Infantry and related units.

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Fragmented January Scrap in Chicago Report

Readable fragments describe a boxing or wrestling event in January in Chicago. Mentions promoters, an opponent, and a marked contest. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but the piece references a meet or match and local venue context. Entities include Chicago California and Promoiun Mine Mallty as scattered names.

Chicago Cutcago Meo

Four feminine golfers play on coast in Long Beach event

Four top women golfers compete in a preliminary to the Long Beach $5000 open. Qualifying play moves to Long Beach country club, then to Virginia country club for the HB event. Notables Virginia Van Wie, Ruth Wright, and others loom large as the field prepares for the $10,000 Los Angeles meet.

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Chester Beer and John De Paolo Win

Chester Beer of Bakersfield and John De Paolo of the Rancho Country Club near Los Angeles won the amateur division of a $1000 two man best ball event at Ban Gabriel Country Club, tying for the lead with 638. Prize money totaled $550 to the tied professionals. the Beers’ duo claimed $350 while amateur rules prevented monetary prizes for De Paolo and partner.

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Stars Compete in National Cue Championship Event

A large field of competitors from Japan and Europe will contest the 18.2 billiards championship under the National Milliard Association auspices. Notable entrants include LiMard Siard of Upster Stator and Melvin Sumpion, among others, with matchups starting soon.

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Californians Cut Down Training for Tech Team

Californians reduce practice intensity for UC Hear flo guehehipe fat, as coaches signal progress and call for lights to keep players ready for a meeting on New Venere day. Georgia Vornada’s guard Tian Bynuke and understudy are sent to camp to recuperate from fovers while workouts focus on drills and ticket office goals for a nine year plan.

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Texan Big Game Chance After Marcus Injury

Injury to Marcus during practice threatens to tilt the annual showdown. Western football observers note Marcus broke a bone and may miss the game, with Rangone Walker and Ceavinnery stepping in. Bucknell and Army players are mentioned, but details are unclear due to OCR issues.

Marcus

Chocolate Kid draws crowds in Spanish Harlem boxing scene

A New York report describes the Chocolate Kid, a chocolate-skinned showman, drawing thousands of Spanish-speaking spectators in Yorkville as he headlines amid fashion and boxing culture. The piece contrasts the crowd’s passion with violence and notes the boxer's appeal across diverse Latino communities including Spaniards, Mexicans, Argentines, Chileans, and Cubans.

League Leaves Saturday for Kansas City

League prepares to travel to Kansas City for a Saturday bout involving Youn Stribling. Contenders and officials discuss plans, while boxing manager Maxlera promotes the event and eyes a future bout in Mobile after the fight.

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Aggies Schedule 18 Contests Revealed

James Sullivan, Texas A and M manager, announces Aggies will play 18 games including 13 conference tilts after Christmas break. Non conference dates include Southern University at Georgetown and Gulf Coast foes with key road trips to College Station. The schedule lists games against Rice and Texas rivals with dates in January February and March.

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Braves Boss Seeks End to Bribery Controversy

The Braves chief urged swift action amid bribery charges surrounding a city election tainting baseball. Reports say officials debated pardon versus prosecution as investigations centered on possible favoring a team owner and league figures.

Bobby Jones Golf Exhibition Draws Support at Local Course

A golf exhibition Sunday at the iltmere course features Bobby Jones and Tubby Pale with G. Roferts, raising funds for the Ostidetton fund at the Alpha: brysilan fraternity. Yale authorities release comment on Vale football schedule as Chicago Way Vale faces Chicago University.

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