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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1929

Page

18

Polo and Golf Debate in Cold Northern Winter

A fragmented essay discusses polo and golf in San Antonio and California, citing winter play limits and facility gaps. It mentions famous players, funding by local committees, and the appeal to attract Northern visitors to boost economy. The piece mockingly critiques New York and England links, and ponders upcoming matches and investments.

Genermt Cape J. Hy Slettinger Unpk Menger Fenool Vonks San Antonio Cave New York Cafornia Culliucale Texas Ly California Palo

Sonnenberg Assures Illinois Hold Championship Return

Sonnenberg, the heavyweight wrestling champion, travels to Illinois to defend his title against rival Hirasisloe. the bout is billed as a decisive rematch with high stakes, and observers question the challenger’s grip and technique as the event nears.

Draughon's College Pirates Meet City Girls In Feb Matchups

San Antonio hosts a double bill featuring Draughon’s Business College Pirates against Scheppx Acea of Dallas, national AAU champions, on February 16 and 17 at the San Antonio arena. The programs include local City Ry chorus girls and the Bambies in a companion game, with opening tip at 8 o’clock.

San Antonio sMbistic Federation Draughon Business College Pirates Scheppx Acea Dallna A. A. U. Pirmn Sana Amtonte Che Houston Bil Hil Dravglon Tam Draughas Rychor Sam Houston Richler Brucant Sapabte Handy Boxeanil Ednt Diroughouy Afisses Melha Price Ti Glover Bambies Nursas Moemer Seat

Bowling Commercial Mayhem Ends In Turbulent Match

A bowling league clash between the Badah Purniinta and the Nackor Pepe ner Woon featured a tense decider with Wasles securing victory. Scores hovered near the 200s, standout performances from Garven High and Kurix aided Furniture Team, while Umpire Yuna Kurtz oversaw chaotic action and rough natures of the game.

Bada Purniinta Marin Wasles Egien Nevis Thro Pina Vna Nino Fenner Gang Whantine Mint of the Ten Piayerw Tne Haren Bad Ho Jinorer Kurtz Murailay Piahli Southern Pacific Va

Bama Tulane gain in race in Atlantic Coast action

In a midweek Southern Conference set, Alabama and Tulane moved in the race with wins. Tulane crushed Kentucky 4 23, Alabama defeated Mississippi 19 to 21, while North Carolina edged out South Carolina and Virginia beat Maryland 80 to 2 26 10.

Bama Tulane Atlanta Alabama Talay Welshin Itadera Wildcats Alabama Deimsonn University of Minsinsippi Chinn Neninat Mahoma Carolina Nottie Carolin Kinte Inn Ciniatab Virginia Voly Maryland Mitaissipni Shugi¢Y Nat” Hick “Loutalnia Bate Wnivecuity

Schmeling's Victory Over Risko Captured in Photographs

The first pictures from Max Schmeling's win over Johnny Risko show Risko hitting the Moor while Schmeling calmly walks to his corner as the referee begins a nine count. Schmeling appears composed, not nervously over the fallen opponent.

Max Schmeling Ovec Johnny Risko Risko Johnny

Stribling To Stay Grounded Ahead Of Sharkey Bout

Miami Fin reports Young Stribling will not fly today nor soon as he remains grounded until February 27 for a boxing match with Sharkey in Milwaukee. Managers of both camps discuss referees and potential officials as the Dempsey group weighs selections for the bout.

Miami Fin Young Stribling Dock Sharkey Wamingo Arena Jack Nompseyto Keny Young Ontir Diane Shackey Hing Watyn Dempsey Bite West Coast Hatte Oper Johan Muckley aAlinona Pave Miller Walter Bickersall Chicago Grand Rapids Mich

Interscholastic Hoops Tie Spurs Title Series

Brackenridge and Main avenu e teams beat Lanier in city league games to stay in the District title race. The Eagles and Duffs meet at Fort Sam Houston on Thursday night with further schedule through next week.

Otters Lie Main Avenue Brackenridge Lanier Main Eagles Duffs Fort Sam Houston Mndiforium At & Welock Hrackansilse Lanier Wenin Henekebridge Hursday Che Wither Pors Ownt Sant Marcos Staurday Jub Ginty

Topeka Ball Team Moves to Shawnee

Topeka franchise owned by St Louis Cardin transfers to Shawnee Okla within Western league. Club aims return to play baseball after a multi season hiatus. Independence Kan Muskogee Okla Springfield and Joliet Mo areas listed as association members, with Mort Smith named as manager at Topeka and Shawnee.

Toveka Kany Web Topekin Baarbill Tthe Association Springfield Joulin Muskogee Okla Mort Smith Ark Bnt Independence Kan

Wom en Red Sex anngaical contract signing noted

Boston telegram reports Walter Gerber and William Navlecky signed a contract for the coming season. Gerber travels to the Hed Gor Institute in Crom At, while Navlecky joins the Mobitr club of the Southern nationalization.

Gekuker Boston Walter Gerber Willam Navlecky Gerber Hed Gor Inst Sroson Crom Lowa Navlecky Mobitr Club

City League Basketball Night Highlights and Scoring

City League reports a packed Thursday night with Zaks vs St. Stark's Lions at Camp Noxvnayle and Laurel Weights facing Purdie Service in a Sunday matchup. Missouri-Pacific loses 41 to 29 to Wourel Heigkis. Stockwell and Fagin contribute for the losers while Meitzen and Norwooiil pace Hopnes with strong defense in the second half. Public Service defeats City AL UC 37 to 20 as Veltman locks down defense. many players listed as stars and participants on both sides amid a fast, physical melee.

City Basket Zaks St. Stark's Lions Camp Noxvnayle Laurel Weights Purdie Seevice Company Rompet Missouri-Vecificeum Elusapril Wourel Heigkis Winery Veltman Moe Seabereg AL Veltman Uctsee Tanenay Missouri Pavifie Stockwell Tenninga Lorwueda Tagan Tikes Bruce Yuri Tahintt Tnelay Woleman Holanuth R. Bayley Methoditle Tinker Touwelt Martin Meifzen Norwoo Puard Terrera Tiner Sengy Searer Ill

Reily Captures Golf Meet for Salesmen

O N Mek won the Lied trophy with a 60 net to lead the A L B Frank company contest at Krackenixtxe links Alonilny. Charles Minter tied with a 70 net to place second. John ee ran nearly matched, missing a decisive put by two inches. Other notable scores included Zutfig olines Thohitert 133, Billy Goldberg 117, Work 118, A Miller and N Stubblefield with solid showings as the event concluded at the course sailed by the A and Frank company manager.

O. N. Mek A. LB. Frank Hnalient Gol Loacanmient Alonilny Charles Minter Nouen Juhn Eeran Zutfig Olines Thohitert Strand Wrilinah Billy Goldberg A. Work A. Miller N. Stubblefield Eulerluion Tafa Divice Tournes van Berry Caer Palea A. & Fronk Company

Max Schmeling Contract Tied to Garden Return

The German heavyweight Max Schmeling, who defeated Johnny Risko, signs a two year contract with the Madison Crorden Corporation. If Schmeling wins the weight title within two years, he must defend the crown three times for the Garden until defeated.

Tey Max Schmeling Johnny Risko Friday Visht Ling Tighed Ight Exchyaiey Madison Crorden Corporation Sehmeli Garden Sonseful Wereinh Teveahet

Bobcats and Saints Meet for Third Time at MAUCOS

The Bobcats and Saints are set to clash for a third time this season in Vermes dy may, with Vermes Dy Might guiding the St Bele Ward's university toward a decisive result. WB Fuehs, president of the West National league, died recently on Riverside Drive.

NUM Quan Ren Mra Loomer Mietly Mottre Et Mit WB Fuehs Wast National League Brashnlchit

Wild Welcome Planned For Giants In San Antonio

The article describes a planned arrival of about thirty five players for spring training in San Antonio on February 14. It mentions the welcome arrangements and transportation for the New York Giants including a Sunshine Special train and private cars to ensure a smooth, pleasant training camp.

San Antonio New York Crows Greeny Mareball Legon Charles ‘N. Vallesi Uraveters Tae * Del'orrest Manigre Toland Burge Gunter Bill Kurlong Chamber Commercr Missouri-Letts Aitiion Sunshine Anthony Giania

National Council of Teachers Celebration at School

The National Council of Teachers will celebrate its birthday with a meeting at Pruitt Avenue school on Friday. The event, held in the school library, features a display of draperies and a speech by a council officer from San Antonio. Refreshments prepared under supervision of Miss Lila Stone.

Varenis Mul Joel Chandler Worris Porritt Regume Pruitt Avene Ye Association Mgr. Z. C. Bodenmiller Lae Ban Antonio l'arent-Teacheor Associationg Pariat- Lest Chander Horria Tomeakhc Misa Dla Stone, Snaleuetsr

Senate Reviews Anti-Saloon Election Funds Probes

Senate investigations into anti saloon and wet forces, tied to the presidential campaign, proceed with campaign fund reports filed to the clerk of the House. The investigating committee is expected to submit a compact report soon.

Senate Ant-Saloon League Che Recon Wemate She Nhouse

Alaskan Radio Talks to Byrd and Antarctic Expedition Contact

Cordova Alaska radio operator Harold Olivee a schoolteacher at Rt George sone in Tribiese islands reported communication with the Beek expedition now in Antarctica 1700 miles from Dunedin New Zealand. Strangler Lewis defeated Ty McMillen in a pro wrestling match before about three thousand fans with two falls in the first and a decisive third fall.

International Penser Aiy.y Cordova Kla Mio Arctic Ati Stataretivs Haroll L. Olivee Rt. Georse’ Sond Tribiese Islanda Heringsex Ieel Antarctica Sant Af Dunedin New Zealand AA Feh Lewis Nashville Strangler Lewis Ty McMillen Mlincix

U S Net Players Face Tough Davis Cup Draw in 1929

The Davis Cup schedule tightens as the United States faces a May 5 deadline for the Heensis round completion. Canada looms as the first opponent, while Cuba and Mexico add complications. Europe’s zone opens with Denmark, Italy, Czechoslovakia, and Austria among top contenders, as supporters hope for Tilden’s return to renew the U S rivalry.

TAS United States United, States Dominion Betwee Japan Cuba Mexico Arcolpel Pwenty Ghile Soulls Ameriones Denmark Rowan Ditieolly Fitemany Konin Herl Lise Ugfiliich Italy Ayance Tull Tilden Pierre Gillaud Preachtemna Land

Nunnamaker Shoemaker Leader in Midwinter Golf Trials

In midwinter trials, Nunnamaker, Cleveland Morseshoe Leaver, and others contest for a new national golf champion. Davis defeats C. Tl. Thompson. May of Akron suffers a finger injury. Harvey Hlineeson from Kenosha posts clean though modestly graded records. Elmerson and Mossman face inquiries amid overall competitive field across Iowa and Wisconsin venues.

Betmhsburg,inc Jilnsir Nustiacker Cleveland Ah Barnvant Davin Commans Ohio Holler Atarta Tere Dueser Wiehita Kon Harvey Hlineeson Icenowha Wis Nannamaker George May Akron Clin Pat" Mossman Eldore Towa Elmerson Davis

Junior Triangles Triumph Over Troop 9 Night Clash

The YM YWCA Junior Triangles outpaced Troop No 9 in a Moody night Roy Scout league game winning by a slim margin. Schmidt Wicforth Minley Miche Weatherlond led the Triangles with strong offense while Lever Label Gabriel Fares Polansi and others starred for Troop No 9 in a spirited contest.

YM. G. A Moody Schmidt Triangles Wicforth Minley Canter Miche Weatherlond Guardk Cutz Witlock Nipper Tartar Lanenates Ophs Troop No. O Lever Label Tote Twarda Gabriel Center Fares Guards Keifer Polansi Sibs

Light Newsies Triumph 42 9 Over Good Will Centog

The San Antonio Light Newsboys defeated the Good Will Centog in midweek league action 42 to 9. Team members include Morit, Lopes, Pena, Reyes, Hernandez, and Pizzini among others, as they dominated on offense and defense.

San Antonio Light Newsboys Good Will Centog Mondus Ue Morit Ternanies Lopes

Paut and Skaters Tie In St Paul Hockey Meet

St Paul defeated Minneapolis 5 to 1 in a Lions Cities Trophy hockey game. Both teams belong to the American Hockey Association though the league standings are not recorded.

T. Paul Mints Tech St. Paul Minneapolia Glo Amehcan Hacwty Association Ame

Open Championship Putter Talk Sparks Classic Debate

A golf writer opines that despite fancy putters some players prefer simple tools. He argues that essential parts are a ball a hole and steady aim, comparing high tech clubs to a carpenter chasing a flashy hammer.

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Utilities Play Phones Again In Gley League Contest

The Public Service Utilities of the Gley Senior Basketball League meet Telephone Basket team in the second game of a three game series at 8 o clock Wednesday on the Camp Normoyle court. The Telephone squad led by Bruce Murray and Veltman aims to even the series after a 4 to 85 loss, forcing a decisive third game. Public Services features Arthur Veltman Jimmy Reve Cecil Dalton Tom Williams and others as Telephone roster includes Bruce Murray Hi Ziegler Ditch Selentin and more.

Public Service Utilities Gley Gamp Normoyle Cour Annie Bruce Whinee Murray Toe Veltman Hi Ziegler Huwau Fagh McMillan Walter Mensing Ulmer Kuchel Jimmy Veltman Gene Reve Cecil Dalton Tome Williams Jul Frievy Ponce Huskharat Hob" Ferguson

Scott and Heene y May Box for Title

London reports Scott's backer boosted to about 2000 pounds for a world heavyweight fight between Scott and Heeney, expected in May in Bag h. Bernard Mortimer, Heeney’s manager, received the offer and cabled Heeney in New York for a decision.

London Fed Scott Tolay Gilly Tom Hernes Amithe Bagh Bernard Mortimer Heeney New York

Unclear text about Rice Ames Meagher and coach at Institute

Fragmentary report mentions Rice Ames Meagher and coach Toust on a football matter at an athletic count. Details about the institute and event are garbled with unreadable portions and names.

Rice Ames Meagher Touston

Owls Swamp Center Team Triumphs in Narrow Win

The San Fernandes Owls defeated the Gam Will Concertivo 47 to 15 at Lacwor Tall Murray night. A forfeit involving Eagles and Prospect TLL was recorded against LiL amid a court scuffle between five subs led to their ejection. Next Saturday hosts Frotiers and Speeta plus Supple's Supply versus Good Wit Center on the same court.

San Fernandes Owle Gam Frotiershoot Speeta

Texas University Baseball Candidates Open Spring Workout

Texas University in Austin opens a spring practice with 35 players listed for baseball. Coach W Z Diseh leads the initial session, with 2 Dib Vatk Chieuzo White Sox and Betsy Allen among those hopefuls. Allen plans to join the Buffalos later, though no contract is signed.

Austin Jhanetil W. Z. Diseh Texas Chieuzo White Sox Betsy Allen Inetpene Shapionship Ling Mieir Te Taguths Allen J the Tisastes Buffajors

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