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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1929

Page

7

Avor Bill Mehlhorn In Golf Playoff

Injury worries Elk goalers as Dietzel may miss key playoff game. Dietzel, who has scoring stakes near 200 games, faced rough play last week and may be sidelined by Thursday. Lions hinge on Dietzel’s status with Elk defense aiming to hold Elks, while other games loom with Missouri-Pacific clash and Camp Normoyle events shaping the schedule.

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Beating Gun in Spring Training Early For Giants and White Sox

Two young ball players, Fred Lindstrom of the Giants and Bill Cissell of the White Sox, are already training in anticipation of a major league season. They are ahead of many peers by starting early drills, with Lindstrom at third base and Cissell at shortstop.

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Cruickshank and Smith Tie for Springs Golf Crown

In Moy Springs Arkansas on February 4, Cruickshank and Smith finished a five hole playoff at Springs Country Club after a triple tie. McElborn and Mublhort contended as Chipshank led for the early prize but Meilhorn mirrored the field with strong 72s.

Moy Springs Ark Shole Elinot Gruder Mie Alehihorn Smit Smith Tlait Meilhorn

Notre Dame Strategy Cited Over Michigan Rivalry

The passage recalls betting guidance and historical game outcomes from 1908 to 1914, noting figures like McGugin and Noize Dawe, with references to November bets and past refinements. It recounts analysts predicting results and recounts old football anecdotes, including near misses and the folly of betting after November.

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Florida Fight Dopesters in Training in Miami

A garbled Miami dispatch describes dopesters and boxers training in Florida with mentions of Striblings Sharkey and Boston golf terms. The piece references weather conditions affecting conditioning and potential contract talks, with scattered names and unclear events.

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Nine Year Old Wins Ski Jump Title

A nine year old triumphed in a local ski jump event, securing the top spot amid young competitors. The page text mentions budding talent and the competition setting, underscoring the early rise of a promising jumper.

Six Cue Stars in Title Meet Set for New Awk

Six cue stars compete in a titling event at New Awk on February 4. The text lists entrants and schedule across multiple pools with mentions of champions and notable players. The fragmented OCR preserves names and venue references, indicating a regional cue sports gathering with amateur and pro participants.

Griffiths and Freas Battling in Chicago

Griffiths and Freas stage a heavyweight bout in Chicago with strong exchanges and mounting tension. The match features recent contenders and signals a pivotal moment as both fighters seek victory and standing in the circuit.

Griffiths Freas Chicago

Big Ten Teams Return to Action Amid Conference Clash

The article outlines Big Ten basketball resumption with Michigan facing Ohio State and Northwestern at Indiana among weekend games. It notes Michigan’s troubled season and key matchups, including Indiana at Iowa and Illinois at Chicago, as teams restart after examinations and disruptions.

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Big Horseshoe Dates To Be Announced

Representatives of various organizations and teams will hold elimination tournaments to select participants for the regional horseshoe pitching meet next month. The local champion will enter the state championship against Dallas News and other regional winners. Entries are pouring in for the tournament. sign up and enter the drive to crown the local king or queen.

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Miss Neitzel Skates to Amateur Speed Crown

Detenii ta Misa Lurtita Neitzel of Minneapolis set new world and metro marks in outdoor women’s amateur speed skating at the national meet. She won the mile and 440 yard events, shaving seconds from prior records and leading a field that included Betty Dotter and other top skaters.

Minneatol Misa Lurtita Neitzel Detenii America Neitzel Cami Neilee Betty Dotter Parente le Trate Finch Mix Potter Miya Neitzl Mit Budge

Washington and Lee and Tech Lead In South Conference

Washington and Lee and Georgia Tech remain undefeated in the Southern Conference four weeks before the tournament. North Carolina and Kentucky are rising contenders as Abbams and Mixwixcleys show mixed results amid crowded action in the race for the championship.

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West Texas Loop elects Snodgrass Hew head

Veronaca leader Sunderas elected president amid regional changes. Unclear names and dates from damaged text suggest ongoing election of leaders and expected continuation of a slate. Abilene and Angela referenced among locales and figures, with uncertain timelines and duties.

West Texas Loop Athlens Tee Sunderas Veronaca Givie Weal Jock Fireutars Weeile Abilene Angela Foluman Midian Aml Baethind Lirhkoek Iran

Pitt Star Hyatt Ties Schaaf In Scoring Feat

Pitt guard Hyatt matches Schaaf in scoring across 12 contests, totaling 3, for a 72 point mark and hitting for 17 games. Also a Cannes harness event noted with Verilar ridden by Funsriel at Helene table. Weather impacts racing in France and skating weather mentioned.

New York Pol Chareley Myatt Tisvhargh Mpd Joey Hebaal Onostuia Ave Deattenk Individeeoeing Benerk Mznehky Iy Pitt Tech Ware Gamon Cal Ferdlar Cannes Verilar Funsriel Nckey Kalles Nod Belangine Helene Wtablew Ivo Akating

Horseshoe Pitching Boom At City Parks

In Atlanta Georgia the horseshoer reports a surge of orders as equipment for horseshoe pitching is installed in city parks. L J Wallis, park department GM, expects rapid uptake and plans several inter park tournaments under National Horseshoe Pitching Association rules.

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Horseshoe Tournament Opens With Champions Competing

National horseshoe pitching tourney begins on the water front lanes with titleholder Clyde Davis of Columbus leading a field that includes former national champions Harvey Elmerson of Kenosha and D C Leonard of Adam Basin along with other notable players from Ohio Wisconsin Indiana and Pennsylvania.

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Sooners Take Big Six Lead In Conference Race

Oklahoma bursts to the top of the Big Six with a 34 to 6 win over Missouri, led by Tom Chickill's 17 points. Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa State trail as Kansas and Oklahoma State clash in upcoming games. Creighton battles Iowa State Saturday as conference play tightens.

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Clevelanders Aim For Top New York Title

Cleveland and Wayne teams of the American Derefensional Taxkok Fall league plan a nine half championship at Bory Wasnt Mizby Henm. They defeated New York 200M last night as Hoosiers fall, with Pret Wayer losing to Chitagm 31 23. Young players form a storied matchup as one game features each side.

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Texas League newcomers in Lone Star action report

Summary of Texas League newcomers at Corsicana with players Pollar Pollan Waen Bern Rine Tule and others in the Lone Star League context. Mentions 1021 1028 records and regional teams with weights and positions noted amidst fragmented OCR text.

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Sonnenberg Bets New Won Title In Sham Match

Sonnenberg risks his newly won heavyweight crown in a mock match with Toward Gantowine of Iowa after winning the title in Boston from Strangler Lewis. Since then Sonnenberg has defeated challengers in Kansas City and Philadelphia, aiming to defend his belt.

Sonnenberg New York Gus Sonnenberg Dartmouth College Alan Gantowine Iowa Micheon Garry Sonnnenberg Soston Strangler Tewis Ince Chassio Wansen Kanan City Kanan City, Srank Torgeonos Touin Toh Bmih Piviniteipla

Night football new mix played in 1893 tale

A garbled 1893 night football note refers to Chicago Athletic Association and a game at a stadium amid a Columbian expedition era. It mentions a winged formation and speculation on the event’s timing and setting.

Liteago Ken Chicago Athletic Gasocinetion Cateium Hights

Tex Rickard Battle History and Dempsey Promoter Loss

A historical account of promoter Tex Rickard and his failed financial gamble promoting the Willard Dempsey heavyweight title fight in Toledo. The piece recounts Rickard’s career, the 1910 Willard fight crowd shortfall, gate receipts, and the promoter’s reflections on Dempsey’s performance and betting, with anecdotes of Nelson and others surrounding the event.

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