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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1929
Page
36
A fragment from Damon Runyon styled column describes Junior balking Princeton to attend Harvard. The piece rails at his stubborn choice while detailing Princeton football end roles and Harvards lure amid campus chatter and local gossip.
Ren Strong of New York University signs with the Boston Red Sox for the upcoming season joining a wave of college athletes moving to professional baseball amid a shifts in roster plans and scouting links between football and baseball programs.
Ace Hucking expected to referee a boxing match involving Burns with ties to Donny Gaspare of Port Chester and Donny Walker in New York. discussion points include timing for Hedkin and planned exhibitions in San Antonio and New Orleans amid talks of winter matchups and potential gate plans.
The fifth annual meeting of the National Amateur Melotic Federation women’s division in New York closed after revelations about Olympic participation. A committee was tasked with studying women’s eligibility and reporting to the executive committee. New members joined the executive slate from Stanford and UC campuses as discussions focused on women competing in Olympic events.
The Texas Open golf meet in San Antonio hopes for strong talent as Florida stays away from the Winter event. Few top stars attend with Johnny Farrell and Gene Sarazen among the notable absences. California players and the Los Angeles Open draw most attention, while amateurs provide a main draw for the San Antonio showcase.
In Los Angeles the sponsor Mr William Wrisles announced the second annual golf purse totaling five thousand dollars. The winter tourney aims to attract top players and gauges public interest across Far West venues with a final PGA championship to follow.
Plan outlines for a San Antonio district interscholastic basketball tournament involving Coartes Stacey Thineileon, Weight Kiley, Nemo Horrtra, and Felioat from Uiee senior teams. Brackenridge and Janine senior vocational teams, plus Main, will form a round robin, each team playing the others. Fort Sam Houston’s auditorium to host games. dates not finalized.
The Mioy Academic league will hold a meeting Monday at 4 o'clock in the oil house. Representatives from the tanker committee are expected to attend to discuss the conference plans.
The Los Angeles Open returns this week with a strong field led by notable pros including Walter Magen and George Von Elm. The event offers total prize money around 85 00 with top players sharing roughly 310 000 among the leading twenty professionals. The Tristera Country Club course at Santa Mane hosts the tournament promising high stakes and a showcase of Southern California golf talent.
White of Moston trains for a bout with Ray Mince the Mexican from Templeo AdoNE in Crowley at Beethm hall. The buildup mentions prior fights, travel from Mazatlan to Texas, and a 2 am start time with 112 Santa Hsin listed as a venue cue.
City officials plan a recreation ordinance to raise about 40 000 for two new basset ball courts in Nuixiomm mae, with seating for 10 000 across the complex. Aimed at improving facilities at Wealinws Iake and Hun South Sile, the project signals a long awaited advancement for local sports and community gatherings.
Adolph Dietzel of the Wika Tesilere excels in the Guy Seaion league, tallying 104 points in five games for over 20 per contest. He tops local charts as the Elks pursue a strong defensive record and solid team performances in Fort Sam Houston action.
Gene Sarazen, a New York professional, wins the Miami Open golf title for the third consecutive year with a total of 204 strokes, eight clear of his nearest rival Jock Hutchison of Chicago. George W. Christ of Itut Fet is third with 304 while others struggle. Johnny Farrell, national open champion, shows in the event with Center players at St Mark’s.
The 20-year-old Joplin Mooro set a new course record with four birdies and two eagles finishing with 46 to lead the San Diego Open, while Al Lispinosa of Chicago trailed with 269. Other contenders included Durrell, Tuy Tuits, and Oso Raklets, among a crowded field in this Western circuit event.
Detroit polo captain Marrison of the Ingamlunt team arrives Monday for the winter season in Palo. He plans to play against the Adistiu team and may bring new poles for the cam mien upon his return. Marrison, who founded the first polo farm in Dulroir, is welcomed by many friends.
Boston hosts a spring exhibition game against St Louis with plans for a March 4 tuneup. The article notes scheduling details and mentions a visit by a team official amid weather and roster uncertainties.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Sunday polo plans disrupted by soft field damage. The text mentions Thais of Doldny and a polo match schedule conflict, with unclear local details and unverified notes about fields and activities.
Flash seeks a new contract after a season with San Antonio spigles as 7 percent of its prior players expire. A key leader, Jayuton Tasgess, says the team has not agreed and may pursue talks with remaining cardinals.
The city hosts a winter tournament at Lions Field with entries from Bol Muss and others. Notable names include Joe McCauley Loc Kaufman James Walbee and Patricia Hynel plus Mary O'Brien and Emily Newbert in various events. The meet features five classes including men and women singles and mixed doubles.
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