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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

17

Polo tournament chaos at Fort Sam field clash

Inters bracket polo action near midwinter championship promises Wichita Four or Wichita Folly to claim upper bracket glory as Abilene and Headquarters clash for lower bracket lead. San Antonio Longhorns meet Austin for a pivotal lower bracket game weather permitting at Trent field amid handicapping debates and heat concerns.

Ywickly Falls Abilene Sinal Wichita Folly Drauucins Loving Aitler Trent Devile Vete Aly Hart Toealny Wart Clark Teeat Geld Polo Association

Anderson Tops Field in Florida Golf Championship

St Augustine on January 23. Anderson, formerly of Terre Haute Indiana, now representing St Augustine, led the Florida Invitational Golf Championship with a 77 score to carve out medal honors and head the field.

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Richard Rickard and the Goldfield Fight Saga

Richard Rickard built the Gans Nelson Goldfield bout as a publicity stunt that yielded him over 14000 dollars profits and launched a lifetime link to prizefights. He navigated Nolan’s high demands, underwrote many costs, and later supported fighters like Griffo, with funeral and tribute actions reflecting his complex, controversial role in boxing promotion.

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City Leaguers Split Season Sparks Contested Vote

The City Senior Basket League debated a split season with a 4 3 vote in favor after a tense meeting, while Virgil Winters claimed he was unaware of the gathering and would have opposed the split. Rosters due by Thursday and games to start Thursday night at Camp Nor Moyle frame a bid to crown a state finalist without a city champion.

Elus Heani Muc Virgil Winters Tursday Los Anil Camp Normoyle Roenwra YY. M Gukolle Hiex Svon Seng Ore ‘Engue Austin Teague Hilks Public Service Company St. Mark's Lions A. Teatres Heights Temple-G Hoemera Missouri-Pavifie

Girls Senior Basketball League Opens With Wins

In the opening game of the Girls Senior Basketball League, Craughan's Wisinewr College Five defeated Nutwen in a tally at the Poor Auditorium Wednesday night. The Huctnergling and the teen Thundy Girly teams also posted wins.

Craughan Wisinewr College

Baylor Holds Memorial Service for Dead Athletes

In Waco on January 23 memorial services were held at Baylor University for 10 Maxtor students who died in a Round Rock Texas crossroad accident two years earlier while en route to a Rustin basketball game. Over 20 students were traveling when a N.G. rain crash struck the bus. Twelve injured and ten killed.

Waco Baylor University Maxtor Raundrack Veras Rustin Roundrock T.g-N Wizty Handwat Daca Lehr Bby Aalghiy Andy Mueller Aten Tolyl Roy Byhorn Ton Clara Terapia Byans FF AnBersoi Eyhorn Menani Cee Conaway Iailery Company Commercial Muller Surtz Ain Dr. Peper Tieder Guanes Shoe Vonderval Bay Tilmann McClanahan Teditterer

Brooklynite Ready to Tryout for Robins

A Brooklyn High School left hander Jimmy Lattison, rising star from Waite Wort, earns spring tryout with the Robins after leading James Miligan High to a city title two years ago and gaining a local reputation in Brooklyn baseball last season.

Coast League plans six club development loop

TAS ANGELES Jan. 23 Plans were formulated to organize a six club Coast League development loop for young players in the Pacific Coast league. President Hovey Williams of the Coast League was reelected after a prolonged deadlock.

TAS Angeles Clnan TD Invvebal Hovey Williamia

Blue Streaks Meet Rangers in Playoff Showdown

In a tense Senior Ice Hockey League clash at the San Tyler rink, the Rangers face the Blue Streaks in a rematch after a fractured result last week. Injuries and off ice animosity surface as teams contend for a decisive win and playoff momentum.

Rangers San Tyler

Ace Mudkins Mystery Grips Missing Hudkins Bout Pace

A chaotic report traces a boxing elimination bout planned for Monday between Hudkins and Challenger amid missing details. Messy telegrams, miscommunications, and travel delays spark questions as Hudkins remains unlocated and organizers scramble to confirm venues and participants through Chicago and San Antonio connections.

Rose Hiudkins Chuck Tiuena Babe Nutic Fort Sam Houston Hudkins West Hudling Manayer Bel Rio Jack Goldie Abe Mudkins Nebranka Wildert Goldie Frank Stephens Sno Antonian

Brothers Set for Welsh Flyweight Championship Clash

CARDIFE Wales June 28 sees Eddie Yohn of Rhondda fight his brother Phineas for the Welsh flyweight title as the British boxing board weighs sanction amid family sparring history. The event would mark a historic three brothers meeting in a title bout if approved by the authorities.

Cardife Wales Eddie Yohn Rhondda Phineas Whitheir Iacknd Joe Moon Field Foxera Sanny and Dysied Chelsea

College Basketball Results From Various Colleges

A roundup of scores includes Wellalingin Hy Piltsburg Teachers Jrake 45 over Oklahoma Aggies 24, Georgetown 58 over Innistopkina 20, Dartmouth 33 over Vole 34, Olaf 26 over St. Thomas 18, Merv Neb Teachers Bo 4, Columbus Tinskell 26 over Bt Mary's Mau D, Western Hiale 2 over Colorado college 1, Emporia Coachees 07, Southwest fem of Wialiehio yerrtine 25, Friends of Wichita Stanford 22, Olympiv loluh 27 over St Ambrose UG, Lowes Weeleyan 1, Oregon Stile 82 over Goneagae 4, St Marys Oakland 24, California 39 over Decidental Wrothing 36, Colorado 22, St Viator 3 8 ceiling 1, Towis 1, Stephen Austin Neachera 62 over Worth Tex wachors BO, Abilene Christian 83, Torr Heeb 82.

Jrake Oklahoma Aggies Georgetown Innistopkina Dartmouth Vole Olaf St. Thomas Ag Cuter M Western Hiale Colorado Ecg College Emporia Southwestfem. of Wialiehio Yerrtine Friends of Wichita Stanford University Olympiv Loluh St. Ambrose UG Lows Weeleyani Oregon Stile Goneagae California St. Mary's Oakland Peer California Decidental

Lanier Rockets Past Wildcats in January clash

Sidney Lanier Senior Schoolers trounced Brackenridge High School Wildcats at Lovie Court by a wide margin. AJ Rodriguez led with 10 points, supported by Salona and Garza's 24 combined, while Mutledge’s team fell short with 10 points. Next, Lanier faces the Tunier College Rangers at the Post Auditorium Saturday night.

Fenny Hagles Sidney Lanier Cers Wildcats Brackenridge High School Lovie Courta Svare Daniel Jus Naki AJ Rodriguez Mares Salona Garza Mutledge Lantee—Santee Troving A. Toueireenter Hernandez LL Modrigues Salsac Chrzo Waring Monilea

Dundee Fields Title Fight Imminent

New York reports a potential world light heavyweight title bout between Joe Dundee and Anton Fields after the New York State Athletic Commission overturned a prior ruling. The commission ordered Dundee to face Young Tack Thompson of Chicago, who KO'd a previous champ, with Madison Square Garden as the venue under active consideration.

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Sonnenberg Triumphs Over Canton in Wrestling Showdown

Detroit area sports wrap notes Sonnenberg defending title with strong win over Canton. Report mentions Reisner and Pacific Raine in training context, while Tulip wool club and Cubs pre-season events are noted as part of a broader schedule.

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Texas League Newcomers Highlight 1925 Entry Details

A fragmented 1920s style notice lists players with names such as Frederick Guonge scute Manske and Vilcher, plus measurements and handedness. Mentions clubs, leagues, and associations including Detroit independent teams and the 1925 1027 dates, suggesting a roster or trial announcement for a Texas League newcomers cohort.

Frederick Guongescute Manske Vilcher Headvont Horn Detrait Michison Meigh Hinded Club Guiney Teague Firs Evinyscille Coreen Wine Netituison Avnorleans Detroit Unudinanolix

Pli ers Scare Bad Cagers In Narrow Victory

The team edged their rivals 83 to 83 in a tense game on Tuesday night as Maroons rallied with late scoring. Key moments included a go ahead basket by Tob Cooke and a defensive stand in the final minutes.

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Hyman Seeks Three Stars In Open Golf Field

Ambitious entries fill the Open field as Hyman targets three stars among rivals Mac Sith Gob MacTonall and others. The tournament begins Friday with players from Los Angeles and Hollywood, including notable names, while some contenders face uncertainty about participation due to recent form and coast-related stakes.

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