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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1929

Page

20

Ruth to Get Only One Season Contract

A South Side horseshoe pitching meet unfolds with Roy Barclay and Hoy W Barclay of the Signal Corps Fort Sam Houston entering the contest. Army and civilian players from Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field Camp Nemmose Brooksfield and Camp Stanley vie to crown the regional champ. The tourney, held across several camps, builds toward a March deadline for the finals with the winner earning local bragging rights and a trophy.

Hoy W. Barclas Signal Corps Fort Sam Houston Army Digb Neck of the Woods Fort Some Houston Kellyfield Camp Nourmosse Brooksfield Camp Stanley Jocal Monok Sloot Wnt Stece Fort Worth Dallas News Fort Worth Press Houston Post Dimatch The

Fight Results From London to Cedar Rapids Boxing Cards

A list of quick outcomes: Ted Randwita stopped Harry Dai lex in London. Jack Thompson knocked out Hobbs Dempsey in Hartford. Bud Taylor outpointed Ernie North in Davenport. Jack Decker stopped Young Trumble in Cedar Rapids. Willy Mason outpointed Jack Hyan in Waverloo. Multiple bouts show knockouts and decisions across cities including Kansas City and Terre Haute.

London Phil Seatl England Ted Randwita Gor Kansas City Jack ‘Thompson California Harry Dailex Philadelphia Davenport Sawa Bud Taylor Terre Haute Hobbs Dempsey Hartford Young ‘Terry Ernie North Waterloo Towa Jack Decker East Moline Young Trumble Cedar Nupids Prince Saunier I ¢Ugo Dilly Lyan Moiita Willy Mason Davvort Jack Hyan Waverloo

Northwestern Star Walter Out For Season With Knee Injury

Chicago February 1 Northwestern basketball center Walter, a star for the team, may miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Trainer King Grads reported insufficient treatment, and Walter was injured during the Iowa game on January 19.

Northwestern Walter Chicago Stern Wikdean King Grads Hoes Iowa

Bowling entries flood in as Congress tournament nears

Chicago February reports a record influx for the 12 American Bowling Congress event. Entries from multiple clubs fill the list, with 250 titles slated for representation. The tournament runs from March 8 to April 3 at Dexter Park Yard. Secretary A D Langtey notes near certainty of full participation as venues fill through Friday and the week.

Chicago A. DL. Langtey Fey Ajmitxiturls Dexter Park Amd Entil Uni

New Golf Course Plan Promises City Title Nine Holes

City officials plan a new municipal golf course between Conception Ram and Fowsevelt Avenue at McDonald Avenue near Riverside Park. The nine hole layout aims to be the best in the area with varying tee lengths, a par 4 and par 5 layout, and a mix of easy to challenging surfaces. Construction will require several months with play hoped to begin November 1, subject to conditions and approvals.

Brooks Hao Murray Israckenridge Bark Municipal Course John Beedomus Dixon Wilton Springs Jayant Mcdonald Avenue Tiverside Broske Keene Vere Haliedaty Ark Raursey Faieviss Ehidlven

LITIES AND PHONES MEET the Telephone company sed Ore Tul ig Seevive

The fragmentary notes mention a scheduled trio of events involving Lities and Phones and a telephone company. Details are unclear but imply a meeting sequence and a time reference around oclock with names such as Herreri and a coins reference.

Lapis Friis Wight Herreri

Texas Open Inspires Salesmen's Tourney

Promoters announce the Texas Open event fueling a salesman tournament with names and sponsors listed. Readers are invited to participate as teams from various firms prepare for competition and prize allocations.

Misstep in ITT race unclear in fragmented text

Fragmentary OCR text from a local notice or sports item mentions names like Tre Bott and Volek and places such as Greenwich Conn. The readable parts suggest a sports or competition report but many words are garbled, leaving the outcome and context uncertain.

N. CL Volek Greepwich

City league players chase points in rough double header

City league action featured a high scoring double header at Camp Sarmoyle Thurlay with 167 points tallied. Notable performances came from St Marks Liang and Tae Chi Hitling while Porter, Strickland, and Christy led rougher play as teams chased a season scoring record.

Feague Aro Camp Sarmoyle Thurlay Tris Porter Biter Anke Christy Tommy Ginh Treferea Strickland van Kenthuay Hott Troemera Elka Gure Chix Canon

Aluminum putters dominate Western Canadian open and tournament golf

The article notes that aluminum putters and weighted designs are the most popular among pros and amateurs alike. Ninety five percent of professionals favor the guiding putter, with grooved and grotesque shapes less common. Choice varies by individual, and no universal rule fits all players. The key remains using the putter that yields the best results, as skill and technique drive success.

Basketball Results From Various Colleges and Teams

A compilation of regional college and school basketball scores, listing teams such as Texas Teachers, West Virginia, Davis and Elkins, Military Academy Tennessee, North Texas Teachers, Southwest Texas, and Emporia Teachers among others with partial scores like 26 to 2, 44 to 20, and 41 to 28, reflecting a busy results page with mixed outcomes.

Daniel Taker Texas West Vinginia Davis and Elkine Manling Cuolle Heights Tennessee North Texas Southwest Texas Southwestern Oklahoma Togcthers Tula Emporia Pittsburgh Kansas McPherron Ottawa

Hockey scores update with scattered results

Kansas City defeats St Paul 4 to 3 in a midseason hockey tally. Minnesota 1, St Louis 2. Newark 2. Boston Bruins fall to Montreal 2 to 1. Chicago area entries and other scores appear irregular and partially unreadable.

Kansas City St. Paul Minneanotis St. Lauino Newark Jho Boston Bruins Reronto Montreal Chiepra Hangerg Yo Amerienys

Important Soccer Games On Program

Two important soccer games are listed for San Pedro field on Sunday. The first match is Monterey versus Atay of the Mexican league at Pelack. The second game at 4 PM features the Second Division against Germania Seconda with San Antépin association members involved.

Soncee San Pedro Field Monterey Atay Pelack Hr Germania Seconda San Antépin Asenciation Montereye Atosly Germania

Girls League Two Games Saturday Night At Camp

The Munday Behool Girls Banket ball Teague had a doorkeheader billed for Saturdy night at Camp Nor moyle. In the first gatwe at o clock Grace Gabh¢ran Om edw' Si, Joli Enthorin. In the second game Rencon AML Inplivix the wo pith Leronka Memorial Methodins, elveabeth Barnard and Jillen Dilton Were aired be the rester of the Hen ton VTE Baptistant om tenene equ clave.

Munday Behool Normoyle Grace Gabh¢ran Joli Enthorin Rencon Aml Leronka Memorial Elveabeth Barnard Jillen Dilton Henton

Bell to Chicago report persists in early drafts

In CNCAGO Feb 1 a rumor claims Genter Tell Kron Anfielder could be bought by the Chicago Cubs within days. Poston president-manager Tram Hemil refutes the claim as groundless while Wisconsin and Washington universities prep for clashes as crews meet and basketball lines form.

Cncago Genter Tell Kron Anfielder Chicago Cubs Tram Hemil Poston Abe Fairavex Wisconsin Washington University of Wisconsin Mintor Rome

Ruth to drop multi year deal with Yankees

New York loud and clear: Babe Ruth will not receive three year contracts after the current term ends. Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert says future deals will be limited to one year, with the option of a duty seven month term. Ruth may be kept at a high annual salary but no long term commitment is planned.

International News New York Babe Ruth Jacob Ruppert Yankees Babe Thuth Ywcus Tig Lege Timpert Ruth Lis Linself Toler

Whitney and baseball figures swirl around Texas league

Rod Whitney and Pinkey Whitney loom in headlines as Southern Texas agents discuss San Antonio and Little Rock roles. The Sporting News cites Portland sources as Texas League plans hinge on J Doak Roberts health, with San Antonio a potential site. Bill Brennan probes umpiring, Earl Waldo traded from Waco to Terre Haute as manager. Nick Tumovich to Waco in deal.

Hiodner Whitney Whitneys San Antonio Pinkey Philadelphia Nationals Little Rock Sporting New Ibluk Portland Texas Baseball League Presient J. Doak Roberts San Antonin Earl Wally) Walgoat Oso Fort Sym Touston Aun Antonio Fort, Worth Waco Terre Haute Nick Tumovich San Beara Laredo

Reach Golf Finals at Pinehurst in Valentine tourney

February 1 Pinehurst North Carolina reports OP Hewitt Swoope of Philadelphia and John D Chapman of Greenwich contesting the twenty-fifth annual Valentine invitational at Pinehurst Country Club in a closely watched match with both players advancing in the finals.

Pineours N.C Hewitt Swoope

San Antonio sports notes stir fans at camp site

Amateurs are urged as local golf clubs plan the 1880 Texas Open and consider a bigger amateur event to boost attendance. The piece hints at conflicts over competing interests between professionals and amateurs and mentions San Antonio fans seeking options and misgivings about gate receipt impacts.

Golf Association Udala Oyen Star Professionala Aetvea San Antonio

Notre Dame link rumors spark coaching shuffle at St Edwards

Rumors claim Jack Meagher of St Edward's will become Notre Dame's successor coach, as discussions swirl about the South Bend program and the SWC future. The piece voices mixed views on system adoption and athletic standards, praising Meagher while noting school tensions.

Systens Rica Institute Notre Dame Jack Meagher St. Ndwar Claude Tothgeh Mico Knute Rockne South Bend Ind Meagher Kice St. Edward's Jack

Bible and Schmidt to coach at Corpus College Station

Bible and Schmidt to coach at Corpus College Station with August dates. Bible, head coach Dona XX of A. and M, will lead football coaching courses at Corpus. Francis A. Schmidt of the University of Arkansas to run a basketball coaches center.

College Station Web Corpus Chri Dona XX Bible of A Callege Terna Bos Tible Franeis A. Schmidt University of Arkansas

Northwestern swimmers on tour to clash with western clubs

Northwestern University's strong swimming team will tour the West next month to compete against ten teams and allied clubs. The squad, led by Coach Tom Robins, will depart February 7.

Cuscage UPI Northwestern University America West Wight Tom — Robins

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