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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1929

Page

17

Big field in COFFRCT handicap at San Diego

March 13 report from San Diego notes the tenth renewal of the Gorfrath Handicap at the Tijumnn Becetreck Sunday drawing twenty or more starters for a $140,000 prize, the world’s richest duke race. Genie with top weight 126 pounds may be ridden by Willie Ki te, with potential running mate Valkyr. Other top entries include Kentucky Borer Hydromel Bankers Handy Bandy Vermejo Golden Prince Benales, Alexander Fantages and more from prominent owners and studios.

Ban Diego Igrifford WA Johnson N. Camden Ciant Kentucky Hydromel W. H. Hoffman Bankers Three D Stable Handy’ Bandy Vermejo Barry Anrie Golden Prince George W. Coburn Benales Alexander Pantages Alexander Fantages Magnat Sanford Hosedale Heimitar Wirt G. Dowman Border Sportsman Janes Crofton Coe Algernon Fann Hapur Los Angeles Chaffee Hart G. Xouke Longridge J. A. Quick “Return Tenry Tatiner's Bay Hemillon Cotton Listo Hudolphy Spreckels

Central A C Boosts Lead In Y League

Central Athletic club raced to 81 points against Hogner Tiremen's 34 in a senior league game at "X" Tuesday night, pulling away from rivals Broadway Sports. Dixon and Means starred with 26 and 17 points respectively for the losers, while Dison Pipkin and Barnhoff led the Aces in a high scoring win.

Central Athletic Club Hogner Tiremen Broadway Sports Gosf Dixon Ace Farsward Eas Aces Dison Pipkin Richols Barnhoff Tonnemagnards Fontaine Dickinson Jales Magner Stamps Means Moffett Betis Rennolds Waards Dallat Michaels Karp Kilin Roberts

Amateur boxing tournaments join Army M. A. program

ANZ will run amateur boxing tournaments as part of the Army M. A. athletic program under new director Louis St. Manz. The first event starts on or about April 1. Many amateur boxers are in the Army camps here and Metin believes the tournaments will be widely successful.

ANZ Army Louis St. Manz Ermy Metin

County scholastic meet opens March 22 in Pleazanten

Szptbabanton March 13 The Briscose County totaler scholastic meet will be held in Pleazanten March 22. With all plans put into effect it is hoped this will be one of the most successful meets ever held in the county history.

Szptbabanton

Bush Fines Players for Gambling

Donie Dish, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, fined players for gambling after hotel complaints. The orders barred gambling at poker and similar games, with players facing $39 penalties for defiance as officials questioned the team’s discipline and Donie’s lenient reputation.

Faso Calif Donie Dish Pittsburgh Pirates Bays Donie Tauscher Mwankenship Brickell Swelonie Donnie

Twain Junior High Wins Third In Series To Claim Title

The Mark Twain Class C basketball team defeated Lanier 17 to 8 at Lanier court to take the series three games to none. Dismukes led Twain with nine points while Turnbull sparked defense. Lanier's strong start faded after a coaching break, and Twain's defense held firm in the second half.

Mark Twain Lyons McCall Sidney Lanier Lanier Lanier Court Uessay McCall Doc Sowel Dismukes Turoball Teain Waelivetan

Houston Team Comes Here for Series in San Antonio

The B P O Elks, Vidistrict champions from Austin, meet the Morning Glories in San Antonio Friday and Saturday night. The Glories, largely the same lineup as last season, beat Roomers in the semis and facepus Christi, with potential third game set for Fort Sam Houston.

B. P.O. E. Elks Fran Austin Houston San Antonio Roomers Jose Ted Treene Pus Christi Rick Elks Guints Fort Sam Houston

Whiskers Look Out On Buddy In Stage News

Los Angeles reports a Hollywood style preview with Rudy Rogers showing off new sideburns as he stars in a two reel film project. The piece notes Booth Tarkington's play Chats the role Ice Carrillo plays and mentions Mary Tirian Jean Arthur and Dorothy Armer.

Louella Parsons Mothin Bai Uulversal DY Universal Berytec Los Angeles Rudy Rogers Grandpa Bailily

Wright Chooses Lineup At Brooklyn Robins Camp

Clearwater Fla March 13 Glenn Wright appears to have chosen the show at the Brooklyn Robins training camp The big talk centers on the phow and the future of the injured filder The report notes a Philadelphia trade from Pittsburgh and Wilbert Rehingen involved with the care a physician is expected to be ready within a week to treat the injury and return him to play for 4 dollars per game

Clearwater Fla Gi—Mlenn Wright Erems Phow Brooklyn Robins Trewement Philder Hein Brooklyn Pittburgh Wilbert Rehingen A. Wevdlers St Intist Marnn Ian

Bowling League Scores Show Tight Races and Upsets

In the Commercial Yandicap League Captain Mracet led Currieat Taylore to a clean sweep over Dorror Ferner, edging by 11 pins as Wood Inez led with high counts. Surprises marked the day with standout totals from Rawin Weyet west and others, while the CIF Mandicay Team featured a three-game win streak sparked by George Nixon and Ted Tor tie. The Ten Pin League saw Temple Hovisannles surpass 300 in wins, highlighted by Franke Md and Dreibredt's strong performance and the week’s top figure, a Texas theater ticket. The meets reflected close margins and rising form across clubs.

Ihe Jesuite Sititon Bitelor Nergon Rawin Weyet Davis Veeree Eoeery Ugs Lal Tod Ted Dave Lehe Cantala Nixon Geome Ted Tor Ithe Smith Ine Shorty Sidewell Hiel Wench Wolhgood Treuter Wevy Westens Wandiean Tote Acs Ameire Bude Sahm Westenstay Pial Famvy Clothing Gomwank Veert Exall Schmitt Hhe Beauties Jas!kame Besch Totert Jung Wasmlen Bech Mc Sanacle Trere Iestrs Ersch. Werler Escerexee Ak Koch Va Oslanee Mestonagis Seeveveciee Echinaltt Wagner Schroenes Tasuna Severa Eebinitt Bal Telzis Coudla Halo Jere Weeher

Boston Braves falter in field in Florida camp

Boston Braves coach Johnny Evers faced a defensive crisis after two recent games with the Cards and the Washington teams. Outfield lapses stood out as error prone, with wind and misplays cited as factors. Meanwhile Tulsa Oilers begin spring training in Abilene with 22 players reporting for the first day of workouts.

Tulane Abilene Tulsa Oilers Oklahomans Alone Aces Ige

Ischmeling Notified of Possible June Fight

German heavyweight Max Schmeling said he would not agree to any bout without his signature and denied contracts with the Spaniard Luis Firpo or a June match with Lewin or Uzeudun. Madison Square Garden officials reportedly aim to pair Schmeling with Jimmy Maloney in Boston this spring after a prior bout result.

Max United States Thig Duclarie Lion Tavling Lzeudun Sehmeling Uzeudun Madison Square Gaerlew Asateh Jimmy Maloney Boston Beteen Laoling Jack Sharkey

San Antonio Here and There Lost in a maze of ads and tales

San Antonio gossip column notes readers prices among Wiem ads low rent rooms and cars advertised at bargain rates. Mentions a Philadelphia death over food and a man with 7000 in banks, plus various local inquiries about furnished apartments and used office furniture. Ends with a reminder to read the news.

Prirea Kline Philadelphia San Antonio

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