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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1929
Page
4
Jimmy Gib seven year old Lucky Boy shows promise amid a crowded field as Crogatiour Favortin Wins Taghit Vern Ty Bohly Hiotirl race details unclear with a local crowd watching closely for future exploits.
The readable fragments mention putting with both hands for different purposes and refer to a putter. The rest is garbled with names and dates that are unclear. The piece lacks a coherent narrative or event.
New York reports Beritich open golf champ finished third after leading early. Players vent fatigue saying the steady golf pace wears on them. Walter Hazen and peers defend canceling matches and seek rest before next week’s escape from the circuit.
Griffith defeated his opponent at Chicago's stadium last night with multiple sharp rights to the chin, though he suffered a hand injury prompting a post fight exam to assess the extent. Vincenti edged Bantigo in a Chilean lightweight bout, while Fields of Los Angeles defeated Cirdo Chastain in a separate light bout as the crowd wagered on top prize receipts near 80,000 dollars.
Fragmented OCR lists many fighters and places including Iowa Des Moines Omaha and various surnames. no coherent result or event date clear.
Italian American race events unfold as Leon Dijrar of Belgium and Los Angeles plans bold speed trials for the 22 and 20 mile marks, aiming to surpass previous records. Qualifying for the 500 mile classic is slated for Thursday, with several top drivers and cars pledged for practice and trials, including Doran’s successor and Peter De Paolo across a crowded track day.
The Siriskrack semi pro team meets the Koullwestirg Bell Lele scoring nine lewters in the Saturias lense for the first game of the series. They play again on Saturday Herne on the Vanditches xractitimn Ainmond, hoping for a stronger showing.
The Black Indians face Oklahoma City in a local matchup. Early in the game both teams must contend with a noisy crowd and tough defense as the contest unfolds at the home court.
Evanston May 25 simpson races headline a track meet at Northwestern University’s Tycheelad ium. George Hinwaon of Ohio State and Kelsie Tolnli of Michigan duel for the century title amid a Big Ten sprint showdown and a noted World record attempt. Michigan leads sprints and distance events as Purdue, Illinois, and Northwestern vie for points in the conference effort.
In Wichita a boxing match began between Stribling and Hunt as promoter Maree Retnaip announced plans for future shows. The event featured Pancre heavyweight contenders and included confirmation of a sealed operation and upcoming workouts.
The Legion League remains tied for the top spot as an odd inning drift stalls the challengers. Pitching by Obrint and Broadway Fortress contributed to a tense game, with late rallies and a decision that kept both teams in the chase.
A fragmented recap lists multiple Texas League flag races and baseball results with teams like Boston, Philadelphia, St Louis, Cleveland, Chicago, and Philadelphia again. Names such as Satterlee, Berry, Cochrane, Zier, Myatt, and Hy Chio appear amid scattered scores and standings. The text pieces suggest a busy slate and partial box details from various games.
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple city and team references with many garbled names. It appears to reference games or locations including American teams and venues in Philadelphia Washington New York, but readable facts are minimal. Summary reflects the unreadable source material without inventing specifics.
Utilities and the Cubans opened their ball series in a tense contest on Garrett Field. Bripper Valdez of the Canlans selected Adulph Arguija and Galea fo Ue halters work as the Cubana tanale faced stiff pitching. Manager Miles Tiurrin, of the Thirties, pursued a prime version of the Montzhiners. The game featured late relief and a rough finish as both sides sought rhythm and momentum.
Barnum, who planned to attend the Jesus Munieibel Golf event at Waco, called off his trip due to objections to a Sprig Lake change. He aims to play in Texas Golf Association events including a state tournament in Dallas on June 4 and the San Antonio invitational. The Kerrville country club hosts the amateur meet the week of the 17.
San Antonio club announces a feud championship golf event will be played Saturday June 1 with 18 hole qualifying rounds. Several members plan to travel to Dallas for practice and to support teammates amid the postponement.
Lebourveau of the Milwaukee outfield surges to lead hitting in the Americam Association as he climbs to a top batting average. Official tallies show Lebourveau with 25 hits in recent games, bolstering his status in the season's early stretch.
Ming 2- UP Jacold Maddy Pinel the backstop at the Washington Baseball club will be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States for several years in quieting bull wayer. He is a member of the tense on At Tammy while he upgrades in quietive prove of Nin profession when aol Waging baseball.
William Edward Stim Carter is reported to be demoted amid a turbulent scene in Nashville's morning hours. The fragment notes shifting alliances and a planned move, with references to New Orleans figures and a stalled renewal with T. M. I. for an unspecified contract.
Chatham leads Western league batting at .417 after recent games in western Wacago. The trading batter showcased strong hitting performance, boosting his team’s standings and signaling standout form for the season.
Reported by a scarce readable OCR segment, the item notes Tom Moore securing an easy win for Hudkins and mentions Kinney and a Friday victory over Mural High. The text is fragmented but centers on a basketball or similar matchup with Hudkins and Mural High referenced.
The article outlines Charles Haddenk, famed head of the sprinters, planning Paddock’s return to competition solely as a relay runner. It notes Paddock’s past retirement talk, the possible reentry at the national meet, and mentions teammates and associations shaping his comeback within the United States and Olympic context.
The San Antonio Indians edged the Shreveport Sports 6 to 4 in the final game of the series at Shreveport Friday. Riley scored the tying run in the ninth and Nason added a two bagger to fuel the comeback as Houston and Beaufort prep games followed, with the Indians rallying from early deficits and stealing momentum late.
Manuscript garble announces a boxing match between Mandel and Kaplan with date changes. References Hammy Man Jolly and Lenka Kaplan tone unclear. Event listed as heavyweight title bout and rescheduled to May 28 with earlier May 6 or 28 references, names fragmented.
The Whatrun conference event featured Jay TolEy competing against two Chicago players in singles with Rexinger facing a rival in a tight match. Rexinger paired with captain Wilkin Colehan for the doubles final against Bartan and Motrin of Michigan, as the field showcased rising amateurs and noted teams.
Philadelphia May 25. Thirty-seven crews from prominent colleges and rowing clubs line up on the Schuylkill river for the Amelia Henley regatta. The 160-pound class features Columbia, Princeton, Yale and Pennsylvania with Columbia as the favorite after a Derby Conn. win. Princeton, Penn, and Harvard also expected to challenge in various divisions, including freshmen, junior varsity, and third varsity events.
Chicago May 25 UPI Ark Shires White Sox relief pitcher who was suspended for insubordination last year apologized to manager Lena Jackson for the incident. The team announced his reinstatement after the apology and completed organizational actions.
The Futuntas lenge weherlule nals for two games. The Mikzouri Poeifle Hanghinn Speciata play the AM kant Coffee Giants at 3220 at Troster irk. The J Ge Ponners meet the Mumia Brely fizet, Tréntry ag 280 on the Public Servien Gola.
Notre Dame coach Rockne declares Bragey Best a premier sprinter, praising his speed and wind momentum in Dallas and New York meets. He endorses new starting blocks at Whier and questions some meet rules while defending practical improvements.
Major league batting leaders and top players are listed, highlighting contenders from Pirates, Yankees, Tigers, and Phillies. The record notes standout hitters, team affiliations, and season context with scattered references to standings and recent results.
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