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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1929

Page

16

Cardinals Begin 1925 Spring Training With Infield Overhaul

The St Louis Cardinals start the 1925 season under manager Wilcy Burroughs with a revamped infield and possible outfield change. Eight holdovers from the pennant year remain, but new arrivals like shortstop Maranville and outfielder Harper join a competitive roster. Spring training opens as the team aims to defend the title with a reshaped infield and pitching staff adjustments.

ST. Louis Jan St. Lowia Cardinaly Joaghe Chohipona Sill Atart Bull Eeuson Tiey Monager Wily Bouthworth Mediciel Maranville Sok Toston George W. Harper Turayes Cleveland Alexander Jean Honsiin Herm Weill Lainie Tommy ‘Cheyeney Peillias Choreley Gelbert Yourgnter Orchestor Xhort Bemimy Andy High Mokeor Holm

Tex Tiel and Bee Rickard Promoter of a Hard Trail

A profile of Tex Tiel and Bee Rickard traces a life of bold showmanship from a family cabin near Kunmsity to fame across the West and Alaska. Rickard, a enigmatic promoter with a stern poker mien, drew crowds, faced enemies, and supported charity, while living guarded and private.

Tex Rickard's Somber Glee Amid Boxing World’s Clash

An OCR fragment portrays Tex Rickard as somber and emotionally restrained despite high stakes boxing scenes. It notes his habit of quietly distributing money and his intense fascination with boxing events, while colleagues recall a melancholic, hard-to-read demeanor in moments of triumph or defeat.

Shakespeare on Golf Plus Fours and Quotes Across the Links

A London correspondent notes golfers in Britain quoting Shakespeare during rounds and fireside sessions. Fragments from The Tempest, Richard III, Othello, and other works are quoted as players buzz about games on frosty afternoons, with critics and tradition mingling in the clubhouses.

Frank H King Hig Paras Hiatt Walser London Shakespeare Britain

Godfrey Loses Bout On Foul in Philadelphia Fight

In Philadelphia a foul in the third round decided the bout. Jon Godfrey from Tacheonville lost to Craig Walter, a 200-pound left handed heavyweight from Lalperville, Pa. The winner was L Walker, whose vicious left delivered the decisive blow and carried speed and power.

Godfrey Philadel Ola Jon al Walter Tacheonville Craig Godfery Lalperville Tite Woolfres Gennils L Walker

Oklahoma and Aggies Clash at Stillwater Action

Oklahoma faces the Aggies in Stillwater as both teams prepare for a key conference date. The Sooners aim to open a stretch of high stakes games, with a test tonight and another tough home match against Kansas State next Saturday.

Oklahoma Aggies Stillwater Mpivel Bedtown Syonora' Yaakel Oklahoma Aggies Hilwater Kasay iV Jayhawks

Badger to Manage Providence Outfit

Badger assumed control of the Providence outfit after a conference with the club’s leadership. The move follows a period of managerial reshuffling and aims to stabilize operations for the coming season.

Badger Providence. Outfit

Tex Rickard and the Pro Boxing Era Mystery

A fragmented reminiscence recalls Tex Rickard and two men gossiping in a dim room for hours about a professional boxing profit and a later trip to New York. The piece hints at a baby born fifty eight years earlier and a search in a neighborhood as rumors swirl around the era.

Tex Rickard Winnie John Elvellee Tex Turkard New York Hint Nitle

Thronges pay Rickard last honor at Garden service

New York January 8 thousands gather at Madison Square Garden to honor boxing promoter Tex Rickard. The public will pay last respects at 10 40 tomorrow with burial at Woodlawn. Police assigned to manage crowds as plans unfold for private family farewells and religious services. Rickard’s promoter fortune is reported between one and three million dollars with recent estimates around two million.

New York Madigan Square Garden Shetter Tex Rickard Woodlawn Avery Gaviteu Goleiin Venosylvaniaett Dian Plana Promd Fribus Garden Kiaja Yatloun

Intermediary Tusketball Jeagun results and standings update

chaotic recap of Saturday night games between Sporn Hagia and Good Will center with People's Supplymen, Prowpeet Hil and Gaol Witcantor cagers. Saunders shines for last year’s champs as the team remains in the chase for third place while Fernanda Owls and Saunders deliver key points in the twin bill.

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Juniors Begin Play In Lions Field Loop

The opening game kicks off the nineteen team Junior basketball league at Lions Field. Teams include Rob Daan’s entry Tongue president Walter Clothiers and others from Broadway Ath Intion Downox Hoadiding Bporta Keils Maverick Cuby Glow Belt Robents and several Troops and Barros in a crowded field.

Lions Field Loop Nepeduia Janior Scadhentic Basket Spaulding Bporta Rob Daan Tongue Presdent Net One Walter Rather Keils-Mavrrick Man Avenue Booth Shle Fiers Page Tanler Hawthorne Flornels Alamo Heights Barros

Aniesenen's Leading Proteatane Western Queen Champion Player Advice

Abe G Espinosa offers guidance on golf club selection based on wrist strength and shaft balance. He notes the stronger wristed player should use a powerful shaft while the weaker wristed player should choose a fighter, muted setup. Publication date 1938 Chicago district open context implied.

Uy Abe G. Espinosa Chicago

Post League Opens Play in Second Division Basketball

The Second Division basketball schedule starts at the Test auditorium tonight with an Air Corps unit facing the 72th Field Artillery in the opening doubleheader. The evening also features the Third Trinitry guards meeting the 16th Field Artillery unit. Infantry reserves prepare for a series with the Lehreinee Inatl tate team at Kerrville midweek.

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Dimly Reported Fight Cards From Various Cities

A miscellaneous list of recent boxing results across multiple venues includes wins by Jackie Tilkington in New York and Eddie Anderson in Wye, with several decisions by judges in Cincinnati Toledo and Chicago. Several bouts note outpoints and knockouts though many names are obscured or distorted in the clipping.

Associated New York Lerrla Jackie Tilkington Timmy McNaimara Gonzales Dublo Philippines Jimmy Sich Kid Herman Bulte Matt Gy Ttivers Fanansi Eddie Anerson Wye Jave Inart Louis Arthur Aailar" Maley Chicago Cincinnati Robt Keller Toledo Jimmy Mefetnoti Terre Haute al Dundee Talado Joe Lynn Teret Finute Peorin Je Apu Myeta Chit Joann McCay Tonitin Feo Dohony Melton Indianaptia Nego Eddie Wolsh Catergo Juneaville Wik Frankie Camden Mirginin Min Quipelnindyi Thomas Pittsburgh Mike Ciancholo Milwaukee Ceorge Main Tenga Drew Tales Habe Tint

Unney Grieved Over Texs Death

ST L MOXITZ Im 8. am deeply grieved to learn of Tex Rickard s death and sympathize with Mer e Rickard and or Stilo daughter in their great loss Tex Rickard was a man AE retlos He made a place for himself through education and through his ideas that no man before hla has held and one whith Ik in quite doubtful will ever again be held by any Indi vistual His passing ty amp personal toast many people at whom Ik in Tul qos.

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Hunt Beaten Draw In Oklahoma City Bout

In Oklahoma City last night Hunt and Tig Boy Astrivan of New Orleans drew after a contest that had fans shouting. Referee Peterson favored Hunt, but the decision was disputed as Hunt landed cleaner blows while Peterson judged the action as even throughout.

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Southworth Plans Run for Right Field Job

Southworth, manager, pledges to seek reallocation for right field as Harper is replaced by the younger prabal Ue ienpollsatar. The club eyes a return to duty with outfield hopes centered on Chick Anfes and Reinhart, amid defensive reshuffles and new signings like Earle Neate.

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Junior Rattlers In Debut On Ice

In Crt claan tix renniing the Masy'k Tater Tuntnry of the Acadamy Ire Flackey league will en Rowe the Kelly-Maverick Mangers of the Henler Ire rockdy league at the Han Beila rink at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening. Jack Smith U the Tau Ree captain, Ninckie Muteay mit dena the Mtndern this Friday. Lindap Tangera-Smith condor Toridteke Allen wings Crawfort Corregn defense Bently gant ntters-Moareny center Melty Joe Doyle wings Trek Doyle Kunte defense Brrkhint fer Ran

Rennin Thri Masy Kelly-Maverick Mangers Henler Han Beila Jack Smith Tau Ree Ninckie Muteay Mtndern Lindap Tangera Smith Condor Toridt

Larning and Glick Set Friday Lightweight Tilt in New York

Larning and Glick prepare for a ten round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The fighters draw attention after recent defeats as both look to rebound and claim a notable victory.

Larnin Glick New York Jon Timmy Me Fay Milo Chile Enka Wally Wells Glavin Joe Ghlek Willametneg

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