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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
4
Rumors swirl over Horned Frogs coaching future at Texas A and M era. Transfers and potential hires at Texas College and Cow College network spark debate as Dana Vikle and Ernest Georg leave their posts amid search for successor.
In Miami the field featured many pros as Razen led after two rounds with Sarazen, Turnesa and Turnesa among contenders. Final play disrupted by showers left leaders with strong margins as Had the day progressed.
A garbled report outlines a bribery case involving Joseph P. Warner and a state inquiry into contributions to a recreation league. Testimony before a city commission names donors from politics and sports, with references to figures like Tyrell, Cunningham, and Fuels, and mentions gifts totalling thousands amid a broad donor list.
In a dramatic 8 minute 46 second match at Boston Garden, Sonnenberg defeated Lewis after a controversial countout by referee Burbank. The crowd of 20 000 witnessed the champion lose his belt as Sonnenberg dominated with Strangler maneuvers and heavy offense. Lewis received 50 001 dollars, Sonnenberg about 30 000, with total receipts exceeding 72 000.
Robert Tyce, famed golfer Bobby Jones, deserts the gulf course for the gulf, and a seven foot barracuda foiled his drive. The roughness and water hazards of the course fearfully challenged Jones as he fumbled a shot before the finish.
Report from the San Diego open shows a large field of stellar golfers contending. Abydea Guest of the Tam O Shanter club led the early rounds with a 68 and three under par, while a pack of players including Stu Evans, Mort Intro, and Craig Wood chased the leaders. The round featured strong scores and notable performances as the field narrowed.
Prominent boxers including Chuck Burns Tau Rogaah and Hunsy Jim join K O Brown from Fl Paes for a Wednesday night bout at Dam Spears arena 309 Rast Commerce Street west. Brown recently met Hob Lawson in Galveston and plans to defend a title.
The Junior Triangles defeated Sayers High in a coastal championship push. Rehune Klieforth scored for Kus high school barkelwers with key assists from Ma prints and Iyrwoen een. Gramusrer forward and WNT contributed notable plays as Tilictoet and Mrinnylee-Sohoidy supported the effort.
Big Ten teams spark a promising race toward the conference crown. Northwestern led by top scorer Willcaty clashes with Michigan at Ann Arbor while Indiana hosts Minnesota and Purdue hosts Ohio State as the league heats with eight teams aiming for early momentum.
A string of mixed boxing results unfolds across cities including Toronto Chicago and Buffalo. Notable outcomes see Belanger stopping Mundell and Hood knocking out Hos while Khan, Wunder, and Levine also secure decisions or points wins in varied arenas. The card features several disputed or close bouts and scattered knockouts across multiple venues.
In New York City the greenskeepers and assistants of the United States Golf Association convened for their annual session. Club officials discussed latest discoveries in turf care and maintenance issues affecting courses. Findlay and Dougler, both from New York, were slated for election to leadership roles at the gathering.
Sid Cornelius labeled the game a dog fight as the Blue Streaks edged the Kelly Misetick Rangers at San Pedro ice rink. Sack Smith led the Rangers with two goals amid a rough contest while Beida yaighe and Tomlinson contributed for the Streaks. next they face the Brunkw Fléll Maroons Friday.
Alabama college baseball hopefuls get a chance to follow Hewell brothers tradition as John McGraw of the New York Giants directs a training ramp in San Antonio. A twenty year old Alabama freshman shortstop, listed as a top athlete, is set to report and compete for an opportunity.
In a Turner Hall game night, Cathilin Community Center faces Goud Wi Center while Penule's Supply Srstem meets Fitt Squatch-America Equisefield rovherbatel at 3 o'clock. Free games at Parque hall tease the schedule for a likely Turner Hall doubleheader this Saturday.
Selanger won the Canadian boxing title by defeating holder Huye town in a rematch. The bout took place in Tohonta Cot. Tan Fi-VP and Rothane officials recognized Selanger as champion after a contested rematch.
Veteran light heavyweight Battling Levinsky, age 42, defeated Terra Corrir of Amntria in a fast ten round battle last night. The former champion showed clever moves and maintained ring poise for a decisive win in Brivgeyowl,CO.
Ed Cousineau will lead the Hattiesburg squad in a season opener and guide the team through local competitions. The context references internal prep, coaching duties, and anticipated performance across early meetings.
Chris Cagle, Army football ace, is pictured with Miss Marion Haile of New Ready, La., as they anticipate marriage after he leaves West Point next month. The note hints the long awaited wedding is back on.
An OCR fragment discusses coaching moves and potential staff shifts involving Sully Mell and a Texas A and M pursuit, with references to remaining Aggie football personnel and prospects for future matchups. The jargon-laden text also covers boxing bout chatter and unrelated sports banter.
A garbled report discusses a claimed Georgia Tech national champion title and a professor from the University of Illinois contesting the claim. It mentions California, Southern California, and a campus exhibit with silver keepsakes as part of the debate, highlighting contention over the championship designation.
Tony Mandell dominates as Shea's comeback falters in a close game at Shea Stadium. Mandell scores repeatedly while Lyons and Lydell contribute, lifting the home team over a rival in a decisive final stretch.
A distant entry notes 15 000 will bowl at ABC in Chicago for the Abe tee tinuttanmind tournament opening at Dexter pavilion. References a large entry fee, a bowling claweie, and new alleyns for mens events with a prize fund around 100 dollars.
New York based discussion pits famous eaters against challengers in a spirited debate over the top all time eater. Napoleon Dorval, Tom Sherp, Babe Huth, and others defend or attack rivals as they weigh legendary meals and weigh in on who truly dominates the field.
New York reports the Eastern Intercollegiate Tinaxok Hall league starts in Philadelphia. The 1928 champion Penn Yale duel is emphasized as the opener with Yale, Princeton, Columbia, and others preparing to enter action.
In a terse dispatch from Rapp, the former heavyweight champion Joe Tunney confirms his definite retirement. No further statements or plans are disclosed, and the article captions his decision as final with limited detail on future public appearances.
A garbled report states Arvzu Kano manager leaves for Galvesto amid unclear on text. The fragment mentions Ary and Yntkler names with possible associates and a planned activity on a Tuesday. Further readable details are scarce in the OCR snippet.
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