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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
16
Fragmented notes discuss a San Antonio golf park club and course operations, holes resized, equipment patches, and a debate on whether larger holes would benefit play. The piece shifts to Iowa’s Big Ten suspension discussions, athletic funding, and calls for clean sport amid alleged abuses and alumni pressure.
John Behncke of St Louis won the junior AAU heavyweight title by upsetting Ralph Ficarelle of New York in the Chicago arena, an extra round securing the decision. Paris Apice of Providence added junior AAU flyweight title by beating Malcola Mathieson of Toronto. Franke Wallace of Cleveland claimed the bantamweight crown over Don Gonzales. Other winners included Wilfred Carafuly, Garvey Rees, and Joe Back.
Carl Spencer, left handed pitcher, is named the 45th signing for the San Antonio Indians of the Southeast feature Class 1 organization. The Tampa club’s business manager Tom Conner announced the purchase. Spencer comes from a Texas league rookie background. He pitched 11 games last season with a 3.20 ERA and has had spring training. The Indians face Beaumont then Houston in a doubleheader, as they study a rough stretch and seek better results after two consecutive shutouts by Old Sam Estell and Wichita Falls affiliate Pitcher Rick Moody.
A golf green comprising 390 square feet was stolen overnight from the North Hills Club in Dolgeaston New York. The green was traced to a cemetery where it had been purchased. replacement cost is listed at $2000. The incident involves unidentified thieves and the Green’s final fate remains under investigation.
May 20 in Los Angeles Fred Callahan defended his junior welterweight title by knockout after a brutal bout with Mahan. The crowd saw ferocious rights and knockdowns as Mahan collapsed from pressure, was carried from the ring, and Callahan retained the crown after a chaotic, prolonged exchange.
The Southwest Hell Telephone company team plays Public Service Utilities in a Thursday practice to gear for Saturday league clash with Missouri-Pacific Sunshine Specials. Manager Jot Amant adds George Nestxta and Fred Dikes from St Marys Rattlers. 14 players available.
Rumored boxing clash in Philadelphia surfaces as Babe Ruth plans a small bout with Jimmy Byrne to settle a feud ahead of Byrne’s scheduled match with George Goddard. The scene centers on a proposed 49 Mar date and a corner man named Huth.
Davis J. Walsh reports on Jack Dempsey seeking a quick, large payday through boxing promoters in Chicago and Montreal, aiming for a bout at Madison Square Garden. He notes Dempsey’s pursuit of “coarse money,” a possible October fight in Chicago, and talks with Garden president Garey as plans form around a million-dollar gate.
Las Cruces New Mexico May 20. Pyle's bunion boys aim for Deming after a tense lap from El Paso Texas. The field features Johnny Sele Tascaine Sir Pete Gavazzi Sem Nichman and a 44 mile Bago event with Salai leading at start time.
New York May 24 Bran wink Mike Metzne reveals Din age Knocked out salute to the veteran, who has long campaigned. He has written a letter claiming the truth year. The letter says that if he is forgone, raeush to have cons boxing mitt 6 their most important tralsing.
HE J Knapp of 2712 Saunders avenue won The Light's 1928 Fish Story Contest. He aims to defend the title and writes the fish story editor. His 1929 entry, prompted by Medina Lake changes, is described with fragment detail from a fishing scene at Medina Lake and drifting boat.
Defends Chief executive Knapp, the 1928 finhatory champion, who has established himself as a contender for the 22 prize.
Reports of the death of Billy Trabue in a Bayard New Mexico hospital were denied by a San Antonio source. The Associated Press had said Trabue died while undergoing tuberculosis treatment, but his brother-in-law Arena Hellend disputed the claim and learned Billy had left on a four day furlough to El Paso, still alive according to the hospital.
Winners of The Oight s Ish story contest will be named in June 86. First prize is 10 in gold from The Tight, second prize 7.50 tackle box from Dibble Sperling Goods, third prize 48.75 Colenan Gypsy camp stove from Snell Hooker, fourth 5 level ingreal from Barbera Sporting Goods, and fifth 34.50 feather bound real from Broadway Sporting Goods. A humorous anecdote about a large fish on a hook ends with a sober explanation of misread water and a sinking lake.
CHICAGO May 20 Michigan and Wisconsin clash in Ann Arbor to decide the Big Ten baseball race. Ohio State, Minnesota, and Iowa also have paths to the title, with Minnesota and Iowa hoping to surge after earlier losses. Ohio State left Chicago yesterday after a 3-0 win over Missouri, as action continues across the conference.
University of Michigan director of intercollegiate athletics Yost states Ted Wieeman will not head the Cro tchell coach position next fall. The admission confirms Wieeman will not coach the Wolverines in the upcoming season.
Fragmented text shows multiple teams and results across leagues with scattered scores and fixtures. Names such as Philadelphia Boston Detroit Chicago New York and others appear in references to standings and games, alongside mentions of leagues like International League and Western League with varied dates and locations. The garbled OCR implies a roundup of results and upcoming fixtures rather than a single cohesive event.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions American League and National League, with scattered names like Antonio, Beaumont, Werth, Sane, and references to teams and games. Content unreliable. no coherent event or result established.
London report says Archie Sompston Henry Cotton and H O Jolly join American star Wal iar Einged in plans to contest the U S Open and British championship. The English trio aims to travel to America with hopes of beating Farrell and securing a victory.
The article notes diversity in technique among scratch players and pros at major opens. It highlights individual styles in how players grip and swing, with emphasis on adapting to personal physical traits for success.
Tolley and Storey, with Bourn, headline the field for the United States Amateur Championship to be held at the Del Monte Golf and Country Club on September 4 7. The trio joins Rustice Storer and Thomas A Fourn as leading entrants. Qualification requires recent competitive records and a two year history, with a two week pre event review by the A G O.
The report lists multiple boxing results across cities including Chicago Minneapolis Cleveland and Los Angeles with winners such as Jack Lee Léa Ang weles and Mike Menzel each scoring in bout outcomes. Other notes mention Greenull resigns from an Arizona golf club and Dill McKene’s long association with Dallas Counter club eight years ago.
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