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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1929

Page

17

Smith to Rest Briefly Before Winter Golf Schedule

Springfield reports Horton Smith, top touring professional, plans a short visit home after months of travel. His rising profile on the Ryder Cup 1929 team era follows strong showings in Honolulu, the Pacific Coast, and Transpac, with around 7000 in prize money. He aims to resume competition soon with more events planned in Florida and beyond.

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Mehlborn Wins South Central Open After Playoff

Bill Mehlborn defeats Bobby Cruickshank and Horton Smith in a playoff to win the South Central Open, finishing two under par 72 as part of a winter golf run in Hot Springs. The victory adds Mehlborn’s growing total winnings including a world record 271 at El Paso Open and a 277 at the San Antonio event.

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Boston Given Sunday Dates For Club Meetings

New York reports indicate Boston will set Sunday dates as the American league meets in Boston. At the annual meeting today club presidents formalize the schedule, with crews and leadership names likely to emerge. Lester Bell of Boston is mentioned as a potential Cab leader, while John A. Herdler may push for changes. details hinge on the forthcoming gathering.

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Boxers Loom For Teague Clash In San Francisco Fight

Emanual and Loughran boxers Emanuel and Loughran set for a late night bout in San Francisco. Farman Zmenvel, a youthful local lawyer and ex contender, aims to stretch the series. Tunney-era rivals Teague and Walker are referenced in a chaotic preface with scattered names and jumbled phrases.

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Barnyard Golf On Campus At San Antonio Tymior

Jumbled campus scenes show Barnyard Golf gaining traction at San Antonio Tymior college. Amateur golf champion Ajmmie Morgan named leader of the new campus league conducting elimination rounds to send players to The Light’s city championship. Observers note quirky spectacle as students and locals watch contest between faculty, students, and local workers for the Lipit’s trophy.

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Introducing Texas League Newcomer Alton Gordon

A concise player note profiles Alton Gordon third baseman from Wehils Falls Washington D C born December 5 likely 1900s. Listed height 4 feet 7 1 2 inches weight 103 pounds throws right. Played for Wilmington in 1928 and had stints in Carssine and New York Pennsylvania leagues with Wilkes Barre.

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Mehthorn Proposes Golf Tourney Training Methods

The article discusses a coach named Keeler outlining training ideas for a golf tournament. It covers preparing physically, structuring practice days, and incorporating varied drills. Suggestions include multiple rounds per day during winter, tracking progress, and focusing on technique without excessive strain.

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Mack To Open 29th Season With Giants Clash

The article notes Connie Mack at 67 begins another season with the Athletics and John McGraw with the Giants as both managers head into 1928. It contrasts Mack’s long tenure since 1901 with McGraw’s string of pennants and world titles, referencing Fort Myers practice and San Antonio guidance while highlighting the era’s seasoned leaders and their clubs.

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Texas basketball results and player notes from a late edition

A fragmented recap lists multiple high school and college games with scores and players. Teams mentioned include Abilene Texas North Texark team, Iowa and Virginia schools, and various teachers and prep squads. Notable scores show Abilene and Caroliny regional action and several unnamed players contributing.

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Notable Walshes Coaching Notre Dame Players

Fragmentary copy details two Walshes training Notre Dame players, with garbled names and unclear specifics about sessions. The text mentions White Sox involvement and training context but provides no coherent dates, locations, or outcomes to confirm events.

Walshes Notre Dame

Man Manderl's Shoulder Wrenched in Fight Card

World light heavyweight champion Scrarmigy Sane Dell suffered a groin injury in the fifth round after a clash with Dionadily. Dow Davin Taal delivered a powerful strike, badly wounding Dell, while manager Eddie Kane said he would not keep him from the ring. Mayitail dominated the Fike event, winning heavily in ten rounds. Fall's fight left his future uncertain for several months.

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Killilea's Name Cause of 12-year Grid Break

MICAWAUKEE February 5. The city recalls the 12 year old tale of Aeory J Killilea, a Harvard captain, and a football break between Michigan and Harvard at Jarvie field. Signals were new and the hack shouted Kinmeint Kilitew, as Michigan led 3 0 and Harvard defense clung to a narrow lead amid dusk and rapid fatigue.

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Butler Bulldogs Bid For Basketball Honors

CHICAGO February 3 Butler's Bulldogs face Illinois in a Big Ten matchup amid injury woes. Center Hildebrand absent with an injury, Captain White sidelined during the game, as Northwestern and Indiana contest for position in the league standings.

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Horsemen flee Cuba for Florida horse stables

Report from Havana notes Florida claim to a portion of a stable network. Several owners including Frank J. Keith J. Siman and J. Th. Bogle reportedly departed in the last week for Miami and Hialeah. Cause of the exodus remains unclear amid racing circuits in Florida.

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Ripple Boxing Man of Own Poundage at Beethoven Ball

A San Antonio boxing card headlined by Hox Fipple, billed as the Ripple Boxing Man of Own Poundage, faces tough test against Habing Aparas in a 10 round main event at Beethoven ball Tuesday night. The undercard features Kid Gilbert rivalries and other bouts, with Sidonyel Ranta and Chyde Sorrele slated in a tight six round semi as the show opens.

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Fight Results Roundup Of City Boxing Card

Chicago and several cities sparkled with bouts as Lully Griffith Sioux City faced Billy Kren Grand Rapids in a lively card. Levitsky of Chicago stopped Hilly Haven Rockford while Mandel Houk Ford outpointed Samoy. Dugan and Deweaver led Louisville’s wins as many fighters traded decisions and knockouts across a crowded arena slate.

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Champ Beaten In Cue Opener In Championship Round

In a round robin opening, Edouard Heremiape suffers a defeat to Kintey Matanyina 400 to 204. The match kicks off a field including Welker Cochran, Eric Ungenlacher, and Bellz Grange as ex champions watch from the sidelines. Schaefer faces Grange later in the event as the title chase begins.

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Alejandro and Arvilu draw at Galveston card

In Galveston on February 5, Table Alejandro of Templeco and Beira Arvind of Morice City fought a draw on the undercard after former Alabama boxer Neil Clishy earned a decision over a rival in a saw milling night event. Wildcat Castro stopped Lupe Garze in the first round.

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Chattanooga Club Buys Joe Shannon from Montreal

Montreal Royals veteran Joe Shannon sold to the Chattanooga club amid a regional league reshuffle. The transfer came without public pricing details as the Montreal side did not publicly disclose the amount. Shannon, a noted field leader, joins a squad aiming to strengthen its lineup in the International League region through the Bouhery league transition.

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Rickard’s rise to control of New York boxing domain

JACK LAWRENCE profiles Tex Rickard’s ascent from promoter to owning Madison Square Garden, detailing his pivotal alliances with John Ringling, Leo Wynn, and the Walker family. It covers key bouts such as the Dempsey-Willard 1910 fight, the Dempsey-Carpenter 1921 gate, and the Garden’s transformation into boxing’s modern era with Rickard as a central figure.

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SMU Stalls 10 Upset Steers In Dallas Margin

The SMU Mustangs upset the Texas Longhorns 34 to 32 in Dallas on February 5 night, a stalling game that frustrated Texas and kept SMU alive for the conference. Key moments included a late free throw by Brock and a tense finish after Brooks tied the score, with rough play sending several players to foul trouble and referees noting the roughness.

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Foul troubles decide pro loop final in tense battle

In New York on February 6 the Cleveland Roserbluma clinched the pro basketball league title by beating Fort Wayne 19 to 17 after Fort Wayne stars Chadwick and Saunders fouled out for repeated personal contact. The win came after a tough finish that overcame a New York Haakenhy setback and a prior victory over Moonrite to force the deciding game.

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California to Hold Winter Sports Meet For 1032 Olympians

Niny Yone reports California plans to stage winter sports in the northern part of the state for the 1032 Olympic women. Garland, president of the California Tenth Olympiad Association, says facilities are available and the event awaits approval from international authorities and the American Olympic Association.

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Wesley House Five Plays Wesleyans on Home Court

Wesley House five edged Wesleyan on their home court Saturday night to regain a share of leadership in the Mexican Minday School league. They defeated Worley Mouse No. 2 by a 38 to 21 margin, moving back into a tie for second place.

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