Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1929

Page

17

Three Clubs Vie For Shared Pinnacle In Tight League Race

St Mark's Lions lead a crowded chase as three clubs near the top of the league in a predicted three way tie. Rivalries heat up monday night with key clashes and possible standings shifts as Missouri Pacific and others press toward the finish.

St. Mark's Lions Aity Deagis Ehmynzns Sina Jug Younes Willie St. Mark's Sim Houston Auiditorium Ripley CO En Focklocy Missoury Pacific Fang Wks Lions Bublle Teaty Agiinet Roener Encle Teane Moenver St Mark's

Griffiths Fight Fails To Impress In Heavyweight Bout

In a muddled report Griffths replaces Jen Mariner as Chicago heavyweight contender. The bout with an unnamed opponent reportedly ends without a clear winner as press details blur.

Smigago Tan W—Jserry Criffilly Sioux City Tews Youngster Mak Onight Meniching Simishea Chora Getons Jy Ie Hipporrome Nicias Griffitha Jen Mariner Rearwilan Chicago Bia Ennee

Veteran boxers Ray Macias and Tommy White face off at Beethoven Hall

Veterans of the ring Ray Macias and Tommy White meet at Beethoven Hall on Tuesday night. Both carry souvenirs of service and bring fighting savvy to the bout, promising a tense showdown for local fans.

Ring Beethoven Hall Ray Macias Tommy White

Hockey Scores and Uni Names Mentioned in Fragment

A damaged clipping mentions hockey scores and several proper names including University of Minnesota and an Aggies reference. The readable bits show scattered names such as Ty Neri Dinko and other unclear terms. The item reads like a sports blur with incomplete teams and scores.

St. Pawl Ikauear Mahe A Vai Westar Allehign University of Minnesota Neri Dinko Aggies

Cuici Burke Win in Mexico at Club Golf Contest

Reports from a Mexican venue detail Cuici and Burke clinching top spots in a mini tourney with a $1,000 prize. Players from Seattle Detroit and other cities showed strong rounds, including Frank Ladin and Walter Tingen, while amateurs like George Very Elm also placed, sharing in prize money.

Kenda Hotel Teintair Chester N. X Wacomo Wark Willie Ualer Tos Agel George Very Elm Detroit

Girls' leagueers meet Wednesday presidents Davis

Davis Gish and Seeve Wild TN' yi call out the Girls' City Bake Wall Tengu for Wednesday evening at Browdng Roads start. Not all details ready for season opening the following Werlies day.

Davis Gish Seeve Wild Tn' Yi

White Wins Weighs In On Upcoming Bout Card

Veteran ringster White vows a strong showing in a light heavyweight clash amid a busy card. The event features Adonis returning after a nose injury and several closely matched bouts headlined by White with possible opponents Chick Tivens or Danny Craigpare.

Tommy Wits Toy Antonio Agius Chick Tivens Danny Caigpare Lydia Min Hank Mmhael Leaue Salar Davis Mickey Young Roy Ads Lovee Mike de Tanave Maddie Lopez Sunres Tinekie'niz

Wilcy Moore Coming Back From Hiatus

Wilcy Moore, star pitcher from Hollis Oklahoma, announces his return to baseball after a sore arm hampered his 1927 season. He reports being "as fit as a fiddle" and plans to contact the American League president for reinstatement. Moore will travel to Flat Springs for a one month climbing course before rejoining competition.

New York Yanken Piteni Hollis Okla Yeersiney Fe G. Murrow Mourr H. Barnard American League Torroinstatement Flat Springs Ayka Fel

TUT-SANDERS SCRAP FAILS TO DRAW OFF BIOUX CMP

Weather and attendance doomed a planned ten round bout between King Fut of Minneapolis and Tony Sanders of Chicago, canceled due to extremely cold weather and poor turnout. A separate item notes Dick Machos and Ari Ke signing with Columbus, and Oslo Moe elected to coach at a New York high school.

Tut-Sanders Bioux Cmp Town, Inn King ‘Fut Minneapolia Tony Sanders Chicago Prommlters

Michigan Strides Past Wisconsin in Big Ten Opener

Michigan surged ahead in offense to beat Wisconsin 84 70 in the Big Ten opener. The Wolverines, led by George Veouker and Pardue, dominated the Badgers with sharp shooting and strong defense, improving to 1 0 while Northwestern and Ohio State faced crucial results in conference play.

Chicago Willyuy Irresistible Michigan Emgy Toni Dee Vroskewsl Suurd Eix Fle Hupp Wolverines Wisconsi Wiants al Madigon Badgers Gamle Stile Paul George Veouker Fiese Teuton Leligans Ohio State Begin Vackeys Northwestern Ghie Fulago Tudiuoa Clarta Michea Pardue Chircago Buller Votlese Allie Heovier Swin

Bowling City Tangled In Chaotic League Report

Fragmented OCR text outlines a local bowling league with teams Femby Clothing, LitAcur and others. It mentions matches and scorers with several misread names and inconsistent lines, suggesting a busy club night with highs and lows, mixed results, and scattered statistics.

Tale of boxing progress and local sports figures in 1920s report

The clipping details heavyweight boxing discussions and trainee notes, centering on prospects like Albert Fay and George Maffia, with mentions of Otter Von Pool and Teddy Hayes. It records training workouts, elbow room for rising heavies, and a glance at local boxing trains and officials in Luling.

Albert Way Boston Go Hugin George Maffia National Auiutone Chempiot Aid Jon Albert George

Women's Golf Tourney Set For May

In TaALMAS coverage a May women’s golf tournament is described with a slate of participants led by university figures and regional contenders. Details note entrants from Sap Maney and Hmpian affiliates, plus officials and supporters planning logistics and endorsements ahead of the event.

Worath Assurintion Nes Sap Maney Univ Willys LM Saith Wathen LE Ronce Dale TV Sec Ganetvs Titus Ivity Whake

Three in Row for Porkers

The report describes a show of dominance by the Porkers continuing a winning streak. Warren and teammates led a scoring surge, while Avkinsnd University struggled. Fans remained hopeful despite a shaky start and a disappointing finish for the opponents.

Bobby Green in Bad Shape After Hospital Visit

The article details Bobby Green's poor condition following a health scare this weekend. It notes public figures like Crow and Complications in attendance, mentions medical assessments, and references Green's notable sports career reaching a peak during the Weydays.

Bobby Green

Silas Newton Heads to Texas Open Event

Silas M Newton a veteran golfer known in New York circles and linked with amateur circles plans to participate in the Texas Open at San Antonio. Efforts target appealing to well known amateurs and professional players, with Newton’s fame noted in connection with prior British Open interest.

Silas Newton Silas M. Newton New York City Simon Pines Elghoy Milantin Ocean Antonie Expres Dei Newton Yeur Hobby Jones Fa Ding Newlan Great Ghue Recrery Josephus iHenry Uynan Tony

Phantoms Win First Basketball Contest

The Phantoms opened their season by defeating the Tread Way Mules in a well played game at Suiensfield Monday 31 to 26. M Perez starred with 18 points, Perez and Ternanides anchored the winners while Wally led the Mules with 10 points. Lineups list Phantoms Perez Hill Forward Wy Terex center Pawlonski Hornandrex guards Wolfe Kanter forwards Sheppard Sheppard.

Phantoms M. Perez Ani Ternanides Plage Ala Mules Wally Poin M. Verez Cahill Forwaelss

Doak Roberts Doing Nicely in Hospital

Doak Roberts, president of the Texas Waxe lint league, is in Dallas hospital for a fresh cure. He is doing well today, weakened by illness, and advised to take treatment to regain strength. His condition is not serious.

Dallas Doak Troheres Texas Waxelint) League Roberts Inthienxa

Basketball Results From Unreadable Scan

Vague lines mention teams and players with scattered scores such as Whilman 24 and Hour mehtrs 24. Names like Michigan Aly Wisi Cressacoly and Yonngl Baker appear amid fragmented phrases.

Achimene Whilman Alva ‘Enehsrw Dowrens Ann Michigan Aly Wisi Cressacoly Port Wagne

Net Meet Opens With Busy Preview And Pairings

The meet begins with a day of singles and doubles draws led by top contestants including Vostringy, Wolhey, and Tom Supe as teams await results. Wednesday matches showcase key pairings and potential trophy contenders, with several byes noted in early rounds.

Viekers Cnestiey Lay Singlias Dinning Wolhey Pe Jing Chilis Tom Supe Cess Lisister Dovteim Wellers Gordan

Boston Sunday Ball Scandal Impacts City Finance Probe

The Boston Sunday Ball Scandal shifts the finance commission inquiry to the winter session as Emil J. Twebs faces attacks. No new president elected. several figures accused of taking money for favorable votes. Prominent donors to 0,000 Outdoor Realty League questioned as investigations touch on the referendum for professional sports in Massachusetts.

Hue Bagebads Bimyz Oy Oaely Bominithen Bagg Dag Wachs Adams Orm Hon Massachusetts

Senators Veteran Center Fined In Hockey Incident

Ottawa veteran center forward of the Senators in the National Hockey League was forced from the ice after a rough incident with an opponent. The altercation led to penalties and a trainer’s attention at the arena.

Ottawa I Nigihoy Cth Senators

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mar Force Burnett Missouri-Pacific Jake Will Tian Faryard Q Keneau Dietacl Durallas Yoelis McMildan Fletchers Lule Willumean Ferine Neti Griffiths Cuici Burke Mexico Lower Rio Magic Valley Texas Citrus Rio Grande Old Mexico San Antonio Edinburg McAllen Harlingen Brownsville Tebelum Pullman Southern Pacific Prane Crockett Chy Wekee Otheain Nuvarro St White Hudkins Hm.mg Iain Houston Mankermaker tal + Babinu Avoray Ibronks Field Ril Gilbert Conde Iack Avaton Th Mosler Mill Kiser Baba Silom Bur Marknett Nat Zavalla Kal Tok Devil Lareila Wilcy Moore Columnus Green Bay Wis Dick Machos Ari Keoff Columbus Green Ring Valey Jey Seagant Hull Jonin Moore Aun Baa Oslo Moe Simmang University Doake Nw Yinee Telphinond Nigh School Trof John Parra Seeaned BIG Ten Seni Fomby Si Mitehelt EOP Hark Lefrrm Seares Nelt Settiine Company Eihole Eccnveee Sa Tbe Stuelier Wiigara BES Mitenel Fei Alve Frit Aps Foundare Ufynirs Sieetlater Scorer, Smith, ‘Ratains Mighty Weemarz Insurance Company Cemiral Shoe Nepasr Company Ange Wevel Aeret Squibern Raalymnenty Gary Wintyes Moray Ee Davie Acecsoctis Werel Ted Tetle Aesient Meoen Ne Sourees Soent Aeoren Yan Camm Leos Quien Candy Company Arya Elna Positon Mey Pame Donmefor Senmud Ord Raye Susicians Durlee Pee Ia Yoeyrich Gelth Sehaeler Mavniner Behaeter Taubes Weyritt Tiegler Tne Opéring Niehtta Kame Irene Echnotee Iain New Phehom Albert Fay Jack Kearns Hayes Damon Runyon tCoperight Brooklyn Spot West Gullore ETM Dovioy Kearns Foyer Mio Nivino Boston C Gyte Funk Lyagven Tam Natura Uaxes Rickey Walker Martane Bos Jereex Glivase Layoyer Je Oyna Jim Mullows Otto von Pool Muged Old Dottor Mullen Nia Tin Jack Lustre Sul Roy Teddy Atinlayr Chen Vay Iva Tinvey Fas Wie Vastris Sani Amovien Viarey al Bualily OM Dovtor — Kenens Luling Tex Inu Doling D. M. Tacobs Wredent A. Hiflout Speredary Prenource W. W. Grege 0. Blair L. IT. Bridges Tom Tavin T He Golf Asxorigtion Kervel Wobby Greer Doak Roberts Bostonians Vexug Iauilotic Federationy Roxie Fats Wdwiony Apinils Finance Commission
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication