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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1929

Page

16

Fifty Points Games Prevail In City Horseshoe Tourney

A Westward afternoon in San Antonio sees Fifty Points Games prevail at the first city horseshoe pitching championship. Favorites include Gilbert Arde and John Z mnt, with many tourist entrants still awaiting official registration.

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Panthers arrange for busy season on the baseball field

Slim Porter's Panthers will be busy this season with a demanding schedule. The Almac Weights coach laid out a string of matches including March dates with Lanier, T. Mu fy, and Say Mare by Acadamy, leading into April showdowns versus San Marc os Academy, Brackenridge, and Kan Marton, with further games at WM and Firasken in May.

Slim Porter Panthers Almac Ahi Vamos Ines. Lanier Acadamy AL Ty Aila Somigh Seguin Bt. Anthony's College San Marcos Academy Kan Marton Anti Brackenridge Renckenridge Firasken Cde

Free Agent Claude Jonmensch Draws Interest From Teams

Avon Park diary reports free agent Claude Jonmensch, linked to St Louis Cardinal pursuit, meeting with manager Hille Kevthworth to discuss forays with the Trinens amid a potential deal. Commissioner Saydis confirms status as a free agent, with movement possible despite friction from rival clubs.

Avon Park Fin Claude Jonmensch Bere Lathy Hille Kevthworth Onde Luk Veet Trinens Commlanioner Saydis Carls Cornt

White Sox Spark Off Southpaw Hurlers Shine

White Sox rope the rook Southpaws as Hanlin and Dagan impress manager Hinckhurst in the potent exhibition. Dagan wins the pitcher’s duel with three fast-inning feats, highlighting a strong day for the club.

Souhigan Cpi Hal Winlanl Danny Dagan Rankie Portsiders Lona Hinckhurne Dargan

Maranville Competition For Joe Dugan At Third

In Petersburg Brng March 1 to 14 Dugan participates in the Maranville Competition. The report notes Dugan at third base during drills with the Jays and unknown teams, as he eyes a waiver path back to MLB.

Maranville Joe Dugan Petersburg Too Dugan

Tassi Foul Claim Stands After Brooklyn Bout

In New York on March 19, Nando Tassi the Italian schoolmaster defeated George Courtney of Oklahoma by a foul in the third round at their Brooklyn bout. Courtneys supporters rioted, but officials upheld the foul ruling and declared Tassi the victor.

York George Courtney Oklahoma Aid Nando Tassi Maeter Onew Laday Tassi Courtney Brooklyn Dwowerks Aga

Satunday Bane ball league meeting attendance failure

The Satunday Bane ball league meeting called Mowlay viewing by President Derk Wenzier failed to attract enough prospective members, prompting postponement of action for the homing season. Attendees listed include Montya Appleby, Jutive Amann, Wob Metzen, Mexie Hart, and others. next meet is Thursday night.

Satunday Bane Mowlay Derk Mate) Wenzier Meibers Benalge Montya Vovnna Appleby Sunshine Apevials Jutive Amann Welephong Company Wob Metzen Mexie Hart Milst National Guard Infantry Speuts Wingier Experta Vehide Orange Crusty Cogatman Brothers Bob. O Mike Aud Orinsky Chevrolet Geon Seng Broadway Sporting Goods

Intermediate teams clash at Abdobaly court opener

St John’s and Buenrosira led by Schultze Hark Hart Weberer Scholle and Thrunk face off as two city rivals meet in the first inter city match at the Abdobaly court amid tense anticipation and lineup detail shows strong forward lines from both sides.

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Mackmen Stack Up Better as Kids Open Season

Athletization notes show Mackmen improving under-fire pitching and infield defense in a spring opener against Newark Laciny. Rookie pitchers Leary Cramer and Winkle anchored the field as Monncer Muck praised the team’s performance, with Orwell and Chesler contributing early in the innings.

Fort Myers Pla Newark Laciny Infiekters Bears Onl Monncer Muck Spyngsford Leary Cramer Winkle Marx Sone Orwell Ehussler Ehort Dorell

Alex Pitches Well as Watkins Locks Ball in Avon Park

In Avon Park on a March 19 game, manager Billy Southworth watched Alex limit opponents to one hit across three innings. Delker and Watkins provided strong support with solid outfield defense and a five of six showing for the Cardinals, including a triple by Delker.

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Mullins Beats Hull and Gilbert in Galveston Showdown

Galveston March 19 Buster Mullins of Memphis 162 pounds defeated Clyte Hull of South Dakota 152 in four rounds. Kalveston’s Arvisu won a division over Kill Gilbert 131. San Antonio’s Jimmie Wayne won over Thoystan. Ted Webb decided over Jimmy Walker in Houston area bout.

Galveston Buster Mullins Memphis Clyte Hull South Dakota Peden Arvisu Kalveston Kill Gilbert San Antonio Jimmie Wayne Thoystan Seereal Studont Carer Kit Tours Ron Antonio Ted Webb Jimmy Walker Hix FoUnils

Catholic preparatory teams gather for national tournament

Chicago dispatch notes 28 states sending Catholic goalers to the annual Catholic tournament. The event opens with 32 teams entered, Xavier of Cincinnati facing Colorado champions in the opener as Toraln University hosts the Journey.

Chicago Baaket Bai Clanpiuna Toraln University Lonorrave Wight Doree Stine Doy Aee Entercil Xavier Wh Cincinnati Colorado

Red Fitzsimmons Flattened by Hunt in Wichita Fight

In a heavyweights bout held in Wichita, rival Hunt delivered a decisive knockout blow to Red Fitzsimmons. The clash, described with mixed clarity due to OCR garbling, centers on a late round KO that left Fitzsimmons unable to continue as Hunt claimed victory at the event staged in Texas or nearby.

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Sox To Count Heavy on Speed in Chicago White Sox Roster

In Dallas on March 10, Brian Bell reports the Chicago White Sox aiming to field speed and youth for the coming season. Manager Russell Blackburne highlights Tobony Merr as key, with a solid infield and an outfield mix including Reynolds and Hoffa. Pitching depth features Ted Tyons, Alphonse hoon, and Ed Walshir, while a college pickup Dan Dagan adds youthful patience to the roster.

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Trapshooters Meet Again at San Antonio Chamber Event

A Tuesday night gathering of trapshooters and sporting goods dealers in San Antonio is set for the chamber of commerce. The group plans to organize, prepare for an exhibition outside, and discuss establishing a trap range east of town to support shooting activities.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Trea Artiste Lown

Phillies Open Busy Week with Browns

The Phillies begin a packed week in St. Lucie St. Lucie with a workout and early drills as players and coaches assess form. Notable: pitcher Wachten signed while others await contracts as spring training intensifies amid lapses in routine actions.

Phillies

Macias Faces Tough Rival in Travel Showdown

Macias meets a strong foe in Mexico City as fans expect a dramatic six round bout. Levine and Duke are mentioned as top opponents in a card that features punishment heavy action and a lively opening cranes sequence.

Macias

B E Saunders Skeet Leader Note

A fragmented item references B E Saunders rising as skeet leader with scattered names and numbers. The unreadable OCR blocks a clear event, but mentions individuals such as Preston and Wing among a list of participants and scores. The piece resembles a local brief on a shooting sport gathering or standings.

Crosswaite In Form Painters Win Easily

Crosswaite delivers a dominant display as the Painters coast to a clear victory. Despite early tight play, Crosswaite sparked the attack and Cruse added seven in the late run to seal the win for the Painters.

Crosswaite Printers Union Grovothachos Paintens Cruse Waite

Reds Fail to Land Free Agent Stars in Midseason Push

Orlando report says Reds fail to secure key free agents as Commissioner Landisy weighs options. Calder Byener, under workout with Indianapolis, rumored to seek higher pay. Pitcher Kenia Wingard seeking top salary. Efendricks comments hint at limited budget. Cardinale tied to talks as roster gaps persist.

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Elks and Kelsays Compete in South Texas Championship

South Texas athletic tensions unfold as Sauivtoio's Biks and the Kelsay team clash for state honors. Fort Worth hosts the finals weekend with matches at Port Swan Trentton and potential repeat showdowns. St Mirks Livis falls to Marland Otters in Fort Worth as the state race tightens with top contenders aiming for a crown.

Sauivtoio Biks Esis Avotei Athletic South Texas Kelsay Pa Eorins Antonio Dean Nove Img Chimplangliy St. Mirk's Livis Fort Worth San Antono MuCray Jewelers

Exhibitions sketchy notes from Fort Worth event

Fragmentary OCR reads like a local exhibition rundown mentioning Fort, Tenino, and colleges. It hints at attendees such as Deanne, Hollvebod, and Martin Cama Be AL Wad, with unclear affiliations and scattered place names. The piece lacks concrete actions or outcomes.

Honky Lisa Toll IL Uber Ncee Pelembtes Btony Livabianay Fort Taadssetik Tenino Deanne de Sidutee Cal —Belyon Chaervor I Hollvebod Martin Cama Detnke Shiydar Teikem Tend

Meagher Institute Names Football Visitor in Spring Plans

Meagher's spring plans include a visitor from Durrenberger of Lig in UL as part of the institute football program. Judy McGants, chairwoman of the Riverside Institute committee on outdoor park projects, announced the timing and involvement of Marvin Durrenberger for a football event at St. John’s in May 1924.

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Dave Lehr Nine Performs In Style At Dare Tri

The Dare Tri nine showed strong pitching and defense in a 7-7 extra innings tie against a rival, with manager John Ackermann praising the infield for its effort and several players rotating through the outfield. Notable performers included Curly Bronk and Chink Laueh, while Jack Dornier supported behind the plate. The club plans to roster adjustments as they seek a preseason tilt against Van Ranh before weekly practice.

Dare Findon Ormsby Cherrilel Leal Damon Vieure John Ackermann Tebo Laueh Laurie Welle Paul Oz Mees Brurenis Laurence Ansins Corbo Tiras Biesehnne Jack Dornier Hig Poinr Elyla Dave Lehr van Ranh Phiyers Weilvoday Lyhe

Horsemen Refuse Bet Then Lose Big After Bad Guess

A misjudged wager sparks regret as the Severn Chiengy stable riders protest a failed pick at Thefunma. They previously refused Godden Privey for 4500, then gambled on SUN YOO and lost when the horse faltered, prompting sharp commentary from the camp.

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Austin Tennis Stars to Play Here This Weekend

AUSTIN TENNIS STARS COMING TO PLAY HERE including De. D. a. Donick Werkeley Tell Arnee SBopnrs Worl Konrath We oD. Caxs well Jy Tugh Wonlap and the dsstilo cublition of Dicien Lavoyte will out a picked Letin of Bat An tonio Country with roclet artists over Saturday and Runaday. Che Spend che rvilers will be celected Premane shall Mel Senn Waltnall 4 Sertivian Gihert Ten Pros vel Col Waile Julinsen auil others.

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Fighter Sues Humiliated in Movie

San Francisco March 19 George Hogan has filed suit against Warner Brothers alleging damages over a film depiction. The complaint claims the movie harmed his reputation and caused financial losses by portraying him in a negative light.

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Runyon Recuperating After Appendix Removal

Runyon recovering after appendix operation at a New York hospital. Reports say he will return home in about three weeks following the surgery in which the appendix was removed amid hopes for a quick recovery.

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