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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1929

Page

14

Weary Elks Face Houston Champs In Texas Tourney

Weary Elks lineup against the Morning Glory Nameries of Houston in the Texas Amateur Athletic Association tournament. Semi final saw Houston defeat the Elks in an early exhibition game in Houston. If the Elks win Saturday, they meet North Texas champions for the title.

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Loughran Faces Weigh In For Chicago Bout

Lightweight contender Tate Loughran weighs in weeks after he fought at 175 pounds aiming to trim for a March 28 title defense against Mickey Walker at the Chicago stadium. Cassidy remains official starter for the racing season, reappointed by the Jockey Club steward.

Loughrag Wan Trunete Mickey Walter Chifo Igbran Cassidy Yre Coscidy Sesson Vmezwarch Jockey Club Yeater- Fe

Young Helen Hicks Dominates Florida Golf Circuit

Helen Hicks, a teenage golf sensation, has been burning up Florida links this winter. She has beaten every leading woman player in the South and claimed several titles across southern meets.

Florida Links Miss Hicks

Phair Predicts Reds Finish Fifth in Pennant Race

George E Phair writes from Orlando on the Cincinnati Reds prospects as spring blooms for Jack Hendricks and his club fade in summer heat The piece surveys players including Red Inman and Hugh Critz while noting Donohue Wisey and other pitchers of the era John McGraw and Keefe are referenced in the lineup critiques with a focus on spring performance and lineup depth.

George E. Phair Univeral Service Orlando Fla Jack Hendricks Jack Ohio Valley John McGraw Bill Billefer Will Brennan Boze Bulger Sie Crosinterry Jimmy Isaming

Giants Drop Exhibition With 15–5 Loss To San Antonio

New York manager John McGraw shuffled the lineup in the first official spring game at League Park, but the Giants’ bats remained hot as San Antonio built a 15–5 lead. Keess homered, Tindstrom doubled and tripled, while Landstram and Ott moved in the order. Fitzsimmons limited the Texas league club to ten hits over five frames as Bearcats and Giants squared off in a rough, offense heavy exhibition.

John J. MeGhaw New York National League Baseball Club Landstram Ott Jackson Leach San Antonio Ginot Andy Heese Bos Tindstrom Ani Baher Neal- Baker Bacelleus Hatch Carson Curson Jubclure Inniox Reese Blo Iro Kott Wee Ben Fred Fitzsimmons Marty Kelly Whit Cohen Plippen Siote Nason Connalls Thoman Connelly Pine Att Brebbing Teague Park New York Houston Molyer Tata Bruin Meliun Ted Gates

Tight Classified Ads Shape Local Market

A bustling classified section fills the paper with job postings, household goods, and local services. Readers scan listings to find employment, buy and sell items, and connect with neighbors through advertised opportunities.

Dutch Henry Spared That Permanent Sign at League Park

Andy Rete claims there was no justice after Dutch Henry spared the promised permanent wave prize at League Park. Thorsday’s game saw a home run hit into the sign above center field, sparking talk of a future stunt and a playful challenge for the curly-haired pitcher to face the haies dresser.

Andy Rete Hla Hymer Thorsday Andly Henry Haies Dressee Frank

Baseball Yard Busy Place Friday

Teague park saw full activity on Friday with the New York Giants conducting morning drills and San Antonio Bears holding noon practice in preparation for weekend exhibition games with Ginny. A report circulated about outfielder Emmett Hank Stulvey visiting the Reedio camp, with urged attendance at weekend events.

Teague Park New York Giants San Antonio Bears Pusiners Mang Tom Conner The Pears Chitfielder Emmett Hank

Cooks of Kansas City favored to win AAU title in Midwest

The national amateur basketball crown rests with the Cooks of Kansas City as four Midwest teams reach the semifinals in the AAU tournament. Ke Nosl A of Kenosha faces Henrys of Wichita while the Cooks meet South Side Turners of Indianapolis. Central Normal falls to the Cocks 40 18 and Phillips of Enid loses 28 25 to the Turners.

Kansas City The Cooks of Mid‘West Ke Nosl-A Kenosha Wis Henry's Wichite Kan Cooks Turners Indianapolis Inn Central Normal Danville Ind Denver University McPherson College of Kauss Henrys Lnte Phillips Enid Okla Cooke He-Nagh-A Toncup Hoyreyer Arthur Yomborg Baskee Northsestern Hig Ten Wisconsin Waldo Fisher Lomborg Northwestern

Dundee to Lose Welterweight Title Clash in Chicago

The National Hosing association will recognize the winner of the Tarkie inle oting Thompson bout at the Chicago Coliseum March 28 as world welterweight champion. Joe Dunilee of Baltimore holds the title but has until March 21 to defend. he has not agreed to a match and will not fight before that date.

Chicago National Hosing Association Wil Receine Thompson Chicago Coliseum Joe Dunilee Baltimore Thorapian Pacific Consk Negro Storeil Danideo Ida Chtuipson

Club Choking Techniques in Golf Pressed Summary

The article discusses golf club choking, advising how to grip and choke the club for different shots. It covers when to choke more on short chips and near the green, and cautions against choking the shaft end too much on full shots.

Wiener Teesige Fite Erlony Alstunte Alould

Thevenow Shines as Phillies Impress in Opener

Philadelphia March 15 Manager Shelton praised the Phillies after their first exhibition game, noting Tommy Thevenow’s standout shortstop performance restoring confidence. The former Cardinal, sidelined by a broken leg, showed form that left Shelton convinced the club is stronger than ever despite a winless road trip.

Philadelphia Shelton Phillies Tommy Therenow Cardinal Athletics Shotton

Waner brothers weigh in as Pirates seek two more signings

The 1920 baseball season looms as Paul and Lloyd Waner prepare for a March 25 arrival in San Antonio ahead of a possible four city stand with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The brothers, part of a famed outfield unit, are among several star players weighing contract talks with clubs including the Giants and Dodgers. Pittsburgh officials in California have floated a $6 000 per season for the Waners as talks continue while Brooklyn star Davey Vance posts a high pay demand, keeping the market volatile ahead of spring signings.

San Antonio Daisy Vance Brooklyn Sam” Jones Washington Max Bixhoy Philadelphia Waner Brothers Paul Lloyd Pittcburch Pirates Waners Oklahoma Feve Ran Antonia Pittsburgh New York Alamo City California Wanern Davey Vance Brooklyn Wonder

Ruths Wild Pegging Costs Yankees Game

In St Petersburgh Florida the New York Yankees faltered as Ruth and rookie Sara Byrd delivered wild throws that misdirected fielders leading to a loss in extra innings. The Boston Graveniox offense capitalized as the eighth inning error set the stage for a tense tenth inning turnover.

Ruth Yankees ST. Petersburg Fis Marco New York Marie Ruth Sara Byrd A. Olos Boston Lyrd Keroves

Miss Wethered Seeks British Women’s Golf Laurels

Tondon March 16 Moyce Wethered will compete in the British women's golf championship at St Andrews beginning day 13. Once wary of crowds she returns to challenge Miss Ginnacle Ett and Miss Maureen Orcle as American players invade Britain hoping to capture the major British golf title not yet won by the United States.

United States

Toro To Carry Top Weight In Clark Handicap

Toro a four year old owned by B T McLean has been allotted 120 pounds in the Clark handicap at Churchill Downs. The race opens the spring meeting on May 11 with Jock at 115 pounds in the same event. The Clark handicap carries 10 000 added money for horses aged five and up over one mile and a sixteenth.

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