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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1929

Page

11

Winged Foot Open: Stars Face Woe From Walsh Prediction

Golf writer Davis Walsh forecasts trouble for leading players at Winged Foot as the U.S. Open nears. He describes treacherous greens and heavy traps, noting Farrell and Karzen struggle to break 80 in practice rounds while top names eye a tight winning score around the low to mid 290s.

Davis J. Walsh Newn Bervict Sports Weiter New York Wade Fool Joyce Kilmer A. W. TiMinghast Winged Foot Country Club Oakmunt Jones Hanen Farrell Phooey Ferrell Karnzen Karuzen Morir Sarazen McCoy Eny Tara Wolaa Fort Hagen Aditi Sue Com

Fisherman Uncovers 215 Pound Catfish In Kentucky River Bottoms

A Kentucky man recounts a river flood tale in McCracken County near the Ohio River bottoms. His father assisted in retrieving a 215 pound catfish from a penned enclosure fed by a flooded area. The catch involved tobacco, whiskey, and a local grocery store distribution, with a reporter promising verification in The Radical News.

William Wil Commiyee Street Mr. WU McCracken County Kentucky Olio River Art Joe Sam Hudson Battons Hudson Hottonta Elution Ohio Hudlson Eudon Rand

Sharp chasers eye first tee for high stakes golf bet

At a rugged first tee crowd, players wager on breaking 70, fearing the course layout and its unforgiving greens. Avery Green is described as a minor obstacle amid sand and rough, while others struggle with uneven fairways and choppy approaches. The scene recalls Kipling’s territory edge as spectators weigh risk versus skill.

Avery Green Bae Bez

Fish Story Prizes Awarded By The Light

Winners announced June 30 for a set story contest by The Light with prizes including a $40 gold item from The Light, a 97.50 tale box from Dibble Sperling Goods, 46.76 Coleman Gypsy catyp store from Snell ocker Yardwars, a best ceil in the house from Barkers Sporting Goods, and a 0.50 weather bouit efcel from Broad way Sporting Gueds.

The Light Dibble Sperling Goods Company Coleman Gypsy Snell Ocker Yardwars Barkers Sporting Goods Company Broadway Sporting Gueds

Seng Elected Archery Head at San Antonio Club

Seng elected temper chairman of the San Antonio Archery club and Miss Jesse Gulledze elected temporary secretary at a meeting in the chamber of commerce Tuesday night. W. P. Ifuos, former Bor Beout executive, will visit July 1 to give exhibitions at San Tera park, with another meeting planned at the chamber of commerce. Attendees included Miss Jes R. Gulledee, Helen Gaithach Wan cork, Hunter, Hancock, Bee Perr, Victor Cortinns and Tom Biberidge.

Geng Seng San Antonio Jesse TM Gulledze Chamber of Commerce Seng W. P. Ifuos Bor Beout San Tera Park Jes R. Gulledee Helen Gaithach Wancork Hunter Hancock Bee Perr Victor Cortinns Tom Biberidge

New Linics for Cuero Country Club Financing

In Cuero Texas a campaign began in June to raise funds for the Cuero Country Club. About 71 members have already subscribed for shares at 400 each, with many existing club members and other prominent citizens listed among supporters.

CUERG Cuero Texas Guero Cuero Country Club Iaced Gatt Club Sunny Cili- Fes

Youths pace Southern amateur golf in Nashville

The Southern Amateur Championship opens with a field of 608 golfers, many juniors while veterans like Spicer of Nashville lead the pack. Notables include George Bush of New Orleans Merrion Moore of Atlanta and Hiwol Calloway, with Spicer eyeing a record pace as he faces Harris of Memphis in the early rounds.

Nashville Jaye Smoon Fet Southern Galt Association Natalise Sgil Yamyy Yenrn Hotere Spicer Nashvile Ind Kerdaly Beilewell Theemes Arkanyan Cheypion Preddy Langprecht Tulane Geid Hiwol Calloway Rinmier-Un Spicer Swith George Bush New Orleans Merrion Moore T Lanta Wil Gunn Lent Lucenn Atlanta Ubineteen Harris Memphis

Brown Bantam Champ in N Y Narrowly Defeats Gregorio

In Queensboro Stadium, Brown Bantam champion contender Brown defeated Vital Gregorio of Benin in a decisive points fight. The victory bolsters Brown’s claim as defending bantamweight world champion amid boxing commission recognition disputes and the era’s shifting title claims.

NQW Toit State Athletic Commission Vamma al Brown Brow Vital Gregorio Benin Qutensboro Stadium State Athletic Commission Panama Negeo Devfrent Avg Dluim National Boxing Nnaogiation Ton Donohue Connecticut Danong N.bd Donohue K. B.A Brown Gree Soria Charley Phil Teson Gregoria Wienopro Gregorio

Major Leaders Quote in Nationals and Dodgers Tie at Top

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered baseball standings and player names across teams such as Cubs Pirates Yankees Sox and Indians. Mentions run totals, doubles, and stolen bases with odd spellings, hinting at a league leaderboard and game results.

Terry Gants Gerd Haley Princh Lords Borman Toban Kiplen Frioch Cerda Cerda, 1d, Homers: Hater, Cane, 18: Htutenhagex Cuyler Cubs Blighings Grimes Pirates Americas Seadur Dattine Foe Athistica Dehringer Thera Ife Gehringer Tige Henn Jonnzon Tigs Combs Yanka Atemush Brown Sarath Wed Sox Morera Gebrig Yanke Sibler Klellea Cinwell White Row Fonseca A.og Grove Atmlelire Rab Yeflew Ell

Fight Injured in Dallas Accidents

Dallas police report eight people injured in dating traffic incidents yesterday. Two of the injured are children. Conditions were not specified and authorities are investigating the accidents.

Dallas Chitren

Bowling KISS TENPEN LEAGUE race tightens

In a chaotic Bowling Kiss Tenpen League match, the Apickmen closed in on the title with a decisive win as Captain MacManon led the charge and toppled Dingling for a key life-series at Boe-Kat. Walter Walltson and Urisco Wed Wintaine prepared for next rounds as teammates celebrated strong scores. The Smelly Barwyers impressed by winning five straight, while Doc Maurer’s squad struggled in the late frames. Captain Emelia posted 340 to pace the winners, with Gleaming Fred Meyers scoring 865 for the Maurer outfit.

Kiss Tenpen League Telivensted Dotler Bitters Boe-Kat Urisco Wintaine Tengallo Welco Walter Walltson Smitiz Tuaramien Tor Miniennis Jack Urirenit Meares Weber Driscoll Howrner Beatea Core Lavaout Ladies Alamo Knights of Columbia Tookouta Bing Ping Toownuts Alamos Dilla Schumann Hurk

Johnny Harris Named Skipper For Missouri Pacific Specials

Johnny Harris has been appointed manager of the Missouri Pacific Sunshine Specials after Dilly Alexander. The team, a strong Batueday League contender, meets the Pensney company at Boater Park with Dunsmore umpiring. Two games start at 1 o clock with Fence Tuffaker added to the umpiring slate.

Johnny GL. Harris Janis Missouri Pacific Sunshine Specials Dilly Alexander eAres Pensney Company Boodter Park South San Antonio Dunsmore Newn Pire Aml All Gold Coffee Giants 9 Telephone Company Seevs Bilin Minal Rortera

Baseball News From A Turbulent Daily Roundup

A flood of baseball action highlights a busy day with Terry raising his average to .400 as teams like the Cubs and Reds clash in strong performances. McGraw’s men power through the lineup, while Cincinnati’s pitching duel with Brooklyn entertains fans. The Senators edge the Athletics as leaders tighten, with multiple home runs and standout performances shaping the pennant race.

Momer Pittsburg Cinelianti Wiloa Chicago Bronson Dressen Kelly Piraten Baye Reds Phillies MACKS Senators Lifty Grove Rabe Walbere Nenetha Mackman Yartheen Red Sox Fred Helmach Sox Durocher Boston Karl Combs Yankees Aifely Bunter Gebiig Hafey Cartivals Glao

Fight Results Across Cities Include Several Knockouts

A jagged boxing roundup notes bouts in New York Al Tirawa and Allentown, with Vida Gregorio stopping Teddy Roth after four rounds. Tony Vacarelli defeats Pete Meyers in Gan Franciecc. Maxie Rosenbloom outpoints Joe Anderson in Philadelphia. Indianapolis Radio Anderson knocks out Steve McDonald in Wyoming. Los Angeles Specily Dado defeats Del Williams, while a 10 round draw occurs involving an unnamed fighter.

New York al Tirawa Panama Vida Gregorio Spain Kit Chocolate Cuba Teddy Roth Tony Vacarelli Pete Meyers Gan Franciecc Allentown Tomy Grogan Omalui Johny Tadick Philadelphia Cincinnt Maxie Rosenbloom Joe Anderson Fits Wilipino del “Ram Wiliams Dcane

Homer Race by International News Reeler Boys

Disjointed lines recount a baseball game summary featuring Yankees players including Gehrig and Combs. Mentions National League figures and team totals with scattered names and numbers, presenting as OCR garble from a 20th century box score.

Boxing promoter plots arena in Nueva Lareda Mexico

Jilin Montez, promoter for Sav Antonio, plans four boxing arenas in Nueva Lareda. The project aims to attract major bouts, with an estimated investment of about 200 thousand dollars. Local officials review the plan while promoters seek permits and financing.

Jilin Montez Sav Nueva Lareda Mexico

Sabinal Lions edge Wildcats in close junior league tilt

Sabinal wins seventh straight, despite late pushes from Wildcats and Rays Antonians. Thornberry allowed just one run as Sabinal overrides Ray Antonians 4 1 in seven innings. Teams preview upcoming games against Cowboys and local rivals with multiple players listed as top performers and several bookings sought for summer schedules.

Beoalwey Sporting Goods Bullleam Sabvinal Sabinaler Thornberry Ray Antonians Sabinale Vine Sabinal Vel Rig Bobby Catinon Cowboys

Menefee Leads Best of Tourney in Brackebulee Park Event

Tod Menefee dominates the Brackebulee Park municipal championship defeating Taraing Young in the first round. Contenders Turngat Le Sage and Rewben Allaigh advance, with Tyson and Klose scoring in tight matches as rounds progress.

Rl Munefee Taraing Young Monelor Wohl Turngat Ine le Sage Rewben Allaigh Wooller Actin Zucht Lennie Calhoun S.C. Young Photins N. Tyson

Lumpkin to Play Pro Ball

Lumpkin, star back from Tal log Texas, to join Portsmouth Sporions after standout season at Georgia Tech. He teams with Charles Heonett, Indiana halfback, who played in the all star quintet on the Pacific coast last winter.

Portsmount Olle Roy Father Lumpkin Tallog Texas Star Hitbback Georgia Tech Nandigted Portsmouth Sporions Charlos Heonett Tndiana

Huntress Leads Oilers to Seguin Match Next Sunday

Manager George Huntress Ir plans to take his Oilers to Seguin for a game next Sunday against White Aas. The team has won four games this year and follows the Seguin engagement with a reserve matchup versus Debris Cowbass the following Saturday.

Huntress Oilers Seguin George Huntress Wil Nko Frank

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