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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1929

Page

4

Armour MATH BOYS CLOSE TO LEADER AT LOS ANGELES TOURNAMENT

In a muddled report from Riviera Country Club, 21 year old Jo Ao leads a field of contenders in the 72 hole championship. Notables like Hor-Swith Frank Walsa and George Von Elm posted near par rounds while favorites faced early struggles. The event draws a mix of pros and lesser known players amid gusty conditions and scattered scores.

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Florida Golf Open Leads Tight at Miami Beach

Gene Saren and Harts Bampton share lead at the Miami Beach Open after a tight midway. Others: Davert Fia, Voigt, Pewee and Farrell in pursuit behind the leaders as the field stacks up toward the second half.

Miami Beach Fis Tau Gene Sarezen Hartsmi Bampton Glore Fe Cstiet Davert Fia George Voigt Dovelas Pewee Awaltir Johnny Farrell

Boxing nets half million in state athletic event

In Chicago on January 12 Paul Prehn of the state athletic commission announced that Monal boring has netted the state of Novia $208,000. Evhoats drew more than 500 spectators and thousands of participants joined Wingiz ruze rr since that time Brehn reported.

Cricago Novia Paul Prehn Comani FR Miliva Brehn

Boston Red Sox Start Schedule Set for March

Johnson Carrigan announced the Red Sox travel plan for spring training beginning March 4 in Florida with thirty seven players. The squad departs Boston March 3, assembling in New York before heading to Washington and fielding in Raleigh and Norfolk in early hometurn games.

Jmilton Fiedmond Norfolk

Ancient timber bat used by Ruth startles base hall fans

A garbled report from New York on January 1 notes Ruth obtains a bat made of ancient timber amid a shifting record scene. It mentions baby Ruth, lignin, and a clash of Godwhera in the Coonzone alongside a T-starold tie fragment from Panawa. In Edinburg, junior college tennis near-complete after some damage. Baker’s remarks on construction. Briggw Faris captaincy at Arts Texas field hints at 1920 season context.

York Qhard Henry Wood

Right Hand Bias in Pitch and Run Shot

The article explains that in a pitch and run shot the right hand should lead slightly for a smoother arc and longer roll. It argues this produces more run and distance by directing the ball toward the turf and reducing lift, noting English practice favors the technique more than the United States.

Leo Diegel Nat England Io Uris Grepus

Miller Held After Abilene Polo Carnival Disaster

Fragmented report describes a Sunday polo event at Miller Field near Brackenridge Park with clashes, unclear names, and a carnival schedule. It mentions heavy fuel, court-like tension, and a lineup of riders and officers for the Eight Corps Area.

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Main's Buffs Rally Past Fredericksburg in Rough Tilt

Main's Buffs defeat Hill Billies 17 to 9 at halftime, then surge in the second half. Olive, the giant guard, repeatedly snatches passes and steals, while Kivlin wribbles the length of the court for a key basket. The crowd roars as Main's defense disrupts Fredericksburg's threats.

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Competition Drops Up In Cycle Racing

Luw York, Jan 14. With Ws Loar competing, the first New pee ever to be ree Lye confines of Manahat island wiih gtare, as Kinssbridge tomorrow might. Many of wae leading-nit riders of the Vailed Suited and Europe have bee nrttracted to the grind which the pea tinters hope "dl provide succegefully competition for John 3 'imyman, "uve of wit slengtens, pers, VORSICANA HIGH WENS, CORSICANA, Tau. tn vivan igh school Ae it high, So te If) in a on timned patc her full game here last night

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Jimmy McLarnin comes back to beat Glick in New York bout

Jimmy McLarnin rallied to defeat Glick before a 24 000 crowd at Madison Square Garden. McLarnin, famed for his speed and power, traded blows with Glick through nine rounds, delivering a late surge to claim the unanimous decision as fans paid tribute to the arena’s founder.

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Eagles Picked to Defeat Rangers in Preseason Clash

Beuckenridlye high school Eagles, in their second game of the season, are favored to defeat the improvised Antonia Junior College squad led by coach Hipkes at Fort Sam Houston auditorium. Details are garbled but indicate a scheduled Saturday matchup with focus on Eagles improving through drill and coaching staff.

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Ancient Levinsky Kayoed In Tight Bout In Michigan

Ancient Levinsky defeated by knockout in a tight bout at Battilag arena in Dhiloddydilay. The bout featured the light heavyweight contender's clash with Borel Lavt, with Chicagoan Bevinicks accused of theft in a contentious prelude.

Levinsky Ira'rarlise Bevinicks Helilly

Watts Knocked Montana Out In Merits Heat

The match night featured Watts and Montana in a Merits heat as crowds watched. Scores and player names appeared scattered through the report, with several references to blocks, pins, and lead changes in a lengthy tied sequence.

Jimmy Watts Joe Montana Dan Gr— Hino Walt Atlanta Doy Medien San Antonio

Michigan Mat Fracas Details Worded Oddly

Fragmentary report from a Michigan wrestling meet shows the Wolverines defeating a rival team. Key names and events are garbled but imply Michigan gained advantage in a varsity match with pins and falls.

Pop Cheek A 103 Year Old Colorful Race Character

The article profiles Pop Cheek born in 1825 and racing into his ninetieth year. A Maryland born veteran tied to Oriental Park and tracks across the United States, Canada and Mexico he is described as a colorful figure with a two horse string and a love for racing cockfighting and strong liquor.

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Jacksonville Club Abuzz as Owners Face Quiet Denial

The Jacksonville club of the Southeastern league, owned since 1820 by Charles H. Fringer, faced a public denial as the move to join a real syndicate was announced but rejected. Key figures include Morrison, Jonathon Jar, and Kem eral, with the club finishing fifth the prior season amid rivalries from Chicago and Detroit boxing circles.

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Eastern fives get in action in college basketball

New York January 12 two more teams make their debut in the Eastern Intercollegiate league tonight with Dartmouth and Harvard showing on the card in Philadelphia. Only Columbia remains an unknown quantity as the Lions wait until Wednesday to meet Princeton in New York.

New York Vpi Tecans Carnedtaol Dastmouth Chmopion Phindelphia Corinmbia Lions Princeton New, York

Sheriff Auction Of Cleveland Track In Common Pleas

Cleveland January 12 The North Standadj track known as the largest track in Ohio goes to auction under a Common Pleas court order. Sheriff sale announced by attorney Gardner Abbott receiver for Thistledown Co and buyers must pay receiver and attorney fees.

Cleveland North Standad Ohio Daily Legal News Gardner A Abbott Thistledown Company

Harvard to Keep Horween as Football Coach

Harvard announces Arnold Horween will coach the football team for the year. The old captain of the 1020 Warvard tear is back amid a joyous crowd of graduates and undergraduates. Officials note Horween’s return stems from wartime changes and the desire to restore leadership. Arthur French and Lorween speak of the upgrade in the program as key to a strong season.

Boston Tin Arnold Horween Warvard Pines Macvuenl Aril * Lundergraduites Willian J. Dingham Harvard Horwyern Tureh Genson Arthur French Ant Braie Yenty Bermudo Elise

Eleanor Holm Sets New World Record in Newark Swim Meet

Eleanor Dehn of the Women's Swimming Association of New York set a world mark at the Metropolitan A.C. Championship meet in Newark. She clocked 3 minutes 3 seconds for a 440 yard event, matching her own prior best record set last year at Buffalo.

Newark N. J Eleanor Dehn New York Iit A.C Ble Sin Buffalo

Fight Results From Various Cities Highlight Mixed Outcomes

Numerous boxing results list fighters across New York Chicago Minneapolis and other cities. Winners include Jimmy Mefarnin outpointing Joe Glick and Sianislang Langrt defeating Al Winkler, with several stoppages and knockouts noted alongside many misspelled or garbled names.

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Red Tennis Balls Latest Innovation Featured

An article notes new tennis ball innovation described for a sunny day, promising visibility and performance improvements over white balls. Mentions seasonal changes and marketing terms while referencing a test environment and dietary ideas.

Ace Hudkins Aims for Welterweight Middleweight Titles

Ace Hudkins pursues three boxing crowns in welterweight middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. The Nebraska native trains for a campaign in 1929 seeking major title glory against top contenders including Mickey Walker as main rival.

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Next Champions All Have Them Now Dempsey

A lengthy 1920s style dispatch quotes Damon Runyon-esque speculation on who will be the next heavyweight champion. It names Jack Dempsey and potential successors like Quentin Romero-Hojis, Artie Venue, and others, noting managers and critics weigh who could claim the world title as a young contender rises, with various managers involved and no clear successor chosen.

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