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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1929

Page

4

Giants Arrive in Laredo for Texas camp visit

Bill Terry the Giants famed first sacker arrived in camp in Laredo with the New York squad for an exhibition with San Antonio. The group included most reporters and officials while several players like Eddie Roush and others were slowed by injuries or travel delays. Wellman led the Giants with a home run and a rally helped by Bames's two hits as the squad prepared in practice for the coming games.

Bill Terry New York Giants Tarello Giants San Antonio Beare Wbternoom Terry Eddie Roush Cuttelder New York Cawmp Roush Tad Bone Excel Laredo Andy Reese Charley Hotee Dark Cummings Carl Mars Jal Crawford Hinsell Doon Ruhed Patie Benny Benny Terulnrs Fita Roner Alla Loree Hoyuy Welsts Grosz Arthur Wellman Sui Antonin Bos Bames Fee Wellman Tate Cerirer

Bears Training Camp At Laredo Features Core Players

Pictures from the San Antonio Bears camp at Laredo highlight three key figures for the Bruins summer campaign. Veteran second baseman Tom Connally, first baseman Lee Stebbins from Colemary, and pitcher Rudy Buelsby from Southpin are shown as expected contributors.

Laredo San Antonio Bears Bruins Tom Connally Lee Stebbins Stu Yoing Colemary Low Rudy Buelsby Southpin

Golf Rules How Water Hazards Penalties Apply

A garbled note discusses water hazard rules in golf. It mentions situations where a ball is in water and the option to drop with no penalty or take a penalty stroke, along with the idea of playing from a prepared spot and penalties for unplayable or failed recovery. It references a course scenario, rule references, and the notion of counting strokes for watery lost balls.

Bruins Age Rookie Pitchers Amid Weeklong Showdown

Texae Tanedo leads a mixed senior and rookie staff in a week of city league action. Reports detail hitters from the Blues to Meanders and a bustling bow of pitchers across the Bears, Ankles, and Steeks as players contend for late-season spots. The week closes with standout performances from Nason, Welzer, and Wendter while Amy Meatenger helps anchor the Steeks in a tight, error-limited contest.

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Thevenow Shows Fitness in Initial Phillies Workout

Thevenow returns to action after injury as he reports to the Phillies for an initial workout. Coach statements praise his readiness despite a prior broken ankle, with his first session drawing positive reactions from teammates.

Tosim Theerow Rineh Comant Phillies Bris Willy Leenverel Anil Tel Ow Pitelinr

Two Brothers Act In Boston May Sport Feature

In Boston May sport a two brothers duo, Leo and Samy Fanos, headline a skating act with Teres, as the St. Petersburg press notes the brothers’ climbing arc. Readers are teased with a growing rivalry and the brothers’ steady progress toward a notable event in Tampa.

ST. Petersburg Pla Marc Boston Wruver Wits Leo Errang Aris Samy Alex Millm

Ticket Sale Signals Large Sloughran Walker Event

An article notes a major ticket sale for a Sloughran Walker event with details on venue plans and dates. It references Fort Worth figures, a captain, and named players, hinting at a sports or community gathering with notable names and a December/February timeframe and various locations.

Austin Elks Triumph In Close City Basketball Title

Austin Elks edge a rival outfit in a hard fought city basketball final. Key players include Darky, McCurles, and Alph as the Elks pull away late to clinch the championship on their home court amid foul trouble and standout defense.

Antiyta Eales Austin Prine Anistit Ate Etkx Joy Lea Vlotkborkay Seogine Mudie McCurles Yilayins Wayne Wessex Ramee Rite Nilez Pepresenterian

Little Chance Chi Can Stop Wisconsin

A fragmentary sports note hints at a matchup where Wisconsin is favored and Chicago has slim hopes. The garbled text mentions players or teams in a college football or basketball context, with Wisconsin depicted as strong and Chi or Chi town as underdogs amid unclear details.

CHI Wisconsin

Conch Dune Tip New Voice Mo Cel Geeta Vin

A garbled OCR snippet mentions cabal names and phrases. Core readable items include references to an event or person notes and possible locations. Limited legible entities include Seibel and Munn with scattered words suggesting a report or briefing.

Bobcats Open With 30 Ready for Season

A fragmentary account notes the Bobcats listing 30 squad members and references early workouts and eligibility. Named individuals and places are unclear, but the piece hints at team preparations and potential standout players as the season looms.

Rest of Cleveland players due in lineup confusion

Disjointed OCR fragment mentions Cleveland players due in, with scattered names and unclear contexts. Mentions include managers, performers, and several proper nouns muddled by poor text quality. The readable material hints at a team roster update but provides no cohesive facts or outcomes.

Chocolate Va. Down New Von Ag Ph Chanda Wegiti

Fragmented OCR text mentions names and places with unclear context. The readable bits reference chocolate, Virginia, a person possibly named Wegiti, and other garbled phrases. No coherent event, date, or outcome can be established from the fragment.

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Debeat Lesson To Texas U Players

An early 1920s football item reports Texas University players facing a tough opening game against a New York Giants affiliate. It notes a stern pregame mood, mentions coach strategies, key players like Rhoads and Hughe, and hints at defensive and offensive struggles as the season begins. The piece emphasizes team readiness and the challenge of the coming contest.

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Daytona Beach Weather and Speed Record Update

A chaotic, OCR damaged report notes Daytona Beach conditions and a planned one mile course attempt to beat a 207.55 mile record. Segrave and Gandad prepare for the race amid low tide timing around 6:26 pm with official signals awaited to decide if the attempt proceeds.

Secon Ageciar Ruadroid Unem Uber Sidy Lnvey Majer Segrave Bus Sandle Gandadto Golder Kul Witte Pfart

Billy Barton May Race On March 12

London dispatch notes Billy Barton is set for a March 12 race. The report references Moreh and Haugh Lily, with entries expected for Shrewsbury bondlooy election details unclear. The morning papers from Welverhamapten mention Christanhan’s, and a string of garbled phrases appear.

Billy Barton London Moreh Haugh Lily Forte

Fistic Stars Easy Victory in Detroit Bout

Detroit action saw Tackie Fields, top welterweight hopeful, dominate the bout. Carconeri pressed early but Fields controlled the pace delivering clean shots and driving his opponent through the ropes in the second round. The match ended with Fields earning a clear win as the referee counted out a tired rival.

Detroit Macch Tackie Fields Tue Dundee Atle Tos Carconeri Picts Lachafently van Hyon Hoe Iowa Aishanibes Klerge Ken McClelland Vanityan Louisville Fighner el Aorm GWO

Basketball Results From Narrow, Fragmented Score Notes

A partial score report shows Denver team events with scattered figures. Mentions of Colorado and Illinois sources hint at game outcomes, but most details are garbled leaving only hints of team names and scores.

Robins After Doc Farrell in Kronklyn Bid

The report describes Robins pursuing action after Doc Farrell. It notes Kronklyn officials and local figures like Emil Fvola and Vindie Wilbert, with talks on plans to secure a berth and potential partnerships. The piece mentions Barielly and Lopersbirge in the context of local negotiations and base considerations.

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Cards Defeat Macks Twice In Port Myers Action

Port Myers reports show the Cards defeating the Macks twice in a sequence with late rallies and strong pitching. The game notes mention key players from Avon Yank to Whitman and Red Mle as contributing to the sweep.

Ruths Scrubs Edge Yankees in Short Seven Inning Tilt

In a Pacific Coast League contest, Ruths Scrubs defeated the Yankees Regulars in seven innings. Pitcher Phoenns started for Ruths, with Gwerim Phe rousers catching and Sherid contributing in the field as the teams traded innings and miscues.

Yankeur Mont Erst Rhoades Aloe Hee Fenton Gwerim Pheaeruks Thowerev

Unclear Fight Card Names From Fragmented Report

Fragmented OCR yields a chaotic list of fighters and places including New York, England, and Los Angeles. No coherent bout results or clear outcomes are readable.

Allison doubles final caps busy Palm Beach event

The article reports the doubles final at Palm Beach with teams including Allison and partner Avastin facing Hunter and Witwer in a tight match. It notes earlier singles results where Hennessey and Merweatey secured sets, and describes Pinter's comeback to win a later set under steady play.

Palm Beach Fin Mazo J Francois “S “Uunter Nog Uochelle Tohuig Jeduewkes Indianapolia Anialure Vgn Eastrange X. J Witwer Allison Avastin Wexgy Wimbers

Hudkins to Box Emanuel in Open Air Night Bout

Local boxing card announces Hudkins facing Emanuel in an outdoor bout at Weighey Fields near Dallas. Event lists ticketing and preliminary matches, with ring setup and schedule aimed at a community Friday night showcase.

Mintel Waithare Af Ric Myople Pumalinerd Ladns Dallinn Mani Anil Weighey

Sheeley Gets Boss Okeh QW Field Work

In Pittsburg a local contest centers on Sheeley and Boss as top contenders for field work. Deroy Curaya and Burleigh Grimey wager on which team will win most games this year. Last season Pirates finished with a 20 game win total.

Sheeley OKEH Pittsburg Holt Deroy Cuaraya Town Vetty Burleigh Grimey Pirates Achevay

Youthful Billie Hicks Continues Great Golf Career

Youth golfer Billie Hicks posts another strong round as she competes in a regional women’s event. The report notes notable play by Hicks and mentions upcoming tournaments and rival players, highlighting her rising status in the circuit.

Billie” Hicks

Bill Tilden Case Sparks Tennis Controversy and Debate

Readers debate Bill Tilden's suspension by Lawn Tennis Association and his denial of wrongdoing. The discussion touches on professional standards, writing for newspapers, and the tension between athletic fame and journalistic scrutiny. Prospective witnesses and contemporaries weigh in on whether suspensions protect sport or muzzle talent.

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