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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1929
Page
16
In Willow Springs pre Open tournament the standout was Jack Told who defeated Dixon to claim the title. The event showcased a strong field with several contenders and notable play throughout the competition.
Amateurs clay the Texas open championship with Dolos, Levinson, Brackenrides Park, and notable players from Chicago to Houston preparing for the Willow Springs and Park layouts. Dold leads with 86 37 78 while Levinson and Brackenrides chase. Barnum and Mckinney post strong scores as pros vie for the title.
Palm Beach Florida January 23 Cr-Rer Beach the oft webo was medalist in the qualifying round of match play defeated Anl Merchbe New York 6 and 4 Grantland Rice sports writer and defending champion beat Duavac Steward New York 4 and 3 Kaj iwara Saint Taub defeated Fontaine Fra the enemanist 3 and 2 Aefferson WMechemer New York Partoonist defeated Charlee V Me Adams of New York 3 and 2 Ham Harris theatrical producer beat Arthur Somers Roche novelist 6 and 2
Readable segments list players with scores like Afinworth 98, Terner 363, Suard 105, Voloue 406, Davis 38, Smith 32, Dawson 1, Rowland 95, Rexison 96, Levinson vB. Names include Mowlchtoolez Franz Halohasdn and G. Gowen with varied tallies. numerous odd spellings indicate OCR issues but reflect a dense, multi-player amateur event with wide score spread.
Kerrville January 23 Three home games and three away games form Tivy High School football 1920 schedule announced by Superintendent Raymond A. Wredlin. Season opens October 4 in Kerrville with Mason High, then travels to Menard October 18 and Junction October 25, returns October 31 in Kerrville, and November 11 features Kerrville Antlers versus Fredericksonites in Kerrville. Last season Tivy posted record as champions of Region Six and District WT, with notable wins over Tarapmens High and Georgetown Mizh. several stars graduate, but promising juniors expected to rise, including Coscis Mevonald.
Five Mules fall to a Y team in a rough game as Mit Heights High School Miler leads the bout. Key players include Linons, Mathis, Gourley, Stinson, and Aikman with Hampson and Ayres anchoring the center and guard spots.
In Mont, a local boy named Mikeikinpi Valles is chosen to the lacal clit as outfielder. Vege named in the evening news, with four years of experience noted and pink Mie taut four.
Philadelphia January reports quoted Levinskhy forecasting a gloomy future for U S heavies. He warned big promoter-driven purses lure talent away and that a new generation may lag without proper training. He cited England’s historic crop and named Loughran as the last true master, fearing a wave of inexperienced contenders.
A chaotic OCR text lists numerous names and places with unclear outcomes and affiliations. It mentions Cleveland, May Romney, Frankie Uusely, Brad Martiny, and several towns, teams, and events with no clear results or structure. The fragmentary record offers few verifiable actions or scores to summarize.
Historic horse once famous in racing circles is retired and moved from New Orleans. Details mention Brookdale stables and owner links along with bids by intervening parties, noting ongoing health and training status as final arrangements are made for the retiree.
Boxing card at Beethoven hall Tuesday night features Cruz edging Wayne over ten rounds with sharp hits and clinches. White stops Goodman in third as Firpo dominates Duggins, Cantillo Garza draw, with Blyan officiating main event in Galveston era style.
A speculative profile imagines a steel frame robot named Steady Hobot entering the Krupp Iron Works led tournament dubbed the Exos Open. The piece likens the machine to a confident, relentless player with German engineering flair and a stagey, mechanical presence.
A garbled winter scene references New York Yankees and New Jersey arch sentiments, mentioning brokerage lenses, Wall Street, and upcoming events. The fragment hints at disputes over pay, exams, and bets amid a chaotic mix of names, places, and dates, with Western and Mount Vernon mentions nearby.
Willie Ogg notes no major swing difference between wooden clubs and cleeks. Ball position varies: cleek use places ball midway between feet, while wooden clubs position ball with the left heel. Both swings should use a similar stroke, keeping the same fundamental aim in mind.
New York Jan 24 Pi The sudden rise of outboard matne boats and the many races for these tiny craft led to the formation of a national organization to central outboard racing The beds will be known as the No Gowal Outboard association and will oversee racing nationwide A racing commission will approve records and a uniform rule book is being drafted with completion expected in a few weeks
Japan announces its Davis Cup challenge in the American zone with Yoshiro Ghia Tamio Abe as team members and Sadaschi Unda as alternate. At Northwestern University indoor wrestling meet, 1000 athletes from Midwest and Western regions attend the interscholastic event at Patten Gym May 22 and 21 with a new feature in the program.
The article outlines Boston Red Sox manager Carrigan’s cautious roster plan in Beninton, Fla. It notes 87 players in camp, 19 pitchers, 10 infielders, 8 outfielders, and uncertainty at third base. It highlights key figures such as Phil Tod, Harold Rusne, and the Barrett third-base search, with several rookies and veterans listed from prior seasons and trades.
Conger will travel from New York to contest Eastern fixtures next month. The entry plans focus on the one mile event and the Todman Memorial Mile at the Mizisp meet in Malinon. The strong field and regional meet setup promise a competitive season opener for the upcoming campaign.
Northwestern's defense stifled Notre Dame as key players delivered crucial tackles. The report notes strategic plays and tense moments from Monday night, highlighting standout efforts by Northwestern’s unit and uncertainty around late-game decisions.
Fragmented OCR reads Hartnett of Cubs to marry in January amid garbled names and dates, with unreadable surrounding text. The legible fragment indicates a wedding notice involving Hartnett and a Cubs-associated person, but details and identities are obscured by errors.
The article speculates on a Texas Open golf champion averaging around 70 per round at Brackenridge Derby course. It notes first prize in 1800 and an estimated dividend of 5.05 per stake, with the winner projected to score about 26 for seven holes or more.
Indianapolis June 23 Sammy Mandel, world lightweight champion, fought with a broken rib and collarbone injury yet defeated Jace Gillespie of Detroit. It was Mandel's first bout since his collarbone injury last September. Gillespie, a willing foe, fought hard but Mandel kept control despite the setback.
Bobcats of the Bautiweat Teachers College head to Brownwood to face the Denfel Billies in the opening UAA conference game. Coach Shunils expects a strong start as the squad boasts wins over St. Mark's San Antonio Southwestern University Pirates and two St. Edwards and Mountainrace sides, only losing to the Texas Longhorns early in the season.
The 62nd squadron beat the Kelly Field Cadets 29 to 10 in an exhibition game on the army base court. Winn led with 10 points as Anderson Hile and others filled the lineup for Kelly Field. The 51st squadron defeated the Forty-first squadron by 25 points, Mills scoring 12 in the win. lineup details follow for both squads.
Kiliale a sinking Ki lies a prominent figure in Jeend circles was taken to a hospital on January 7 after suffering a stroke. He earlier faced health issues and now doctors indicate limited prospects for recovery.
New York January reports say UF Lawn, a New York University captain, was discharged from hospital and sailed for Miami after a game with Teel on November 24.
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