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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1929

Page

18

Ancient Fighters Clash in Fractured Bout in Memphis

In Memphis on April 23, Rengl Red Herring of Utlea faced Jack Britton, the former welterweight champion, in eight rounds with Britton awarded the decision. Earlier, April 13 in New Orleans, Johnny Dundee and Edyis Wolfe met, Wolfe winning an 11 round decision amid a bruising bout with late rallying by Dundee.

Memphis Tenn Aer Batliun Rengl Red Herring Utlea Jack Brittom Boul Bére Britton New Orleans Johnny Dundes Burrr Stéleht Eydis Kid Wolfe Walfé Hétérann Park Réid Dundee Dell Cliatkee Shnarentis

Barons Take League Lead In Flaunted Showdown

Atlanta’s Barons surge to the top of the Southern Association after a decisive win over New Orleans as Danforth Felician Pelican fires in a strong pitching display. Memphis and Nashville also win, fueling a tight chase for the league lead. Chattanooga’s Lookouts and Little Rock combine for a 42 hit night, with Noogah 15 to 10 over the rival.

Atlanta Birthingham Yasterder Bouthern Barons Danforth Félecaen Pélican Merry New Orléans Memphis Tnalng Nashvillé Bass Thed Campbell Turben Mephis Chicks Nashville Fred Johnson Arden Thire Mater Green

Alice wins MFET in scholastic district meet

Alicé won with 32 1/2 points at the Tease Collbee of Aste and Industries in April. Corpus Cozisli was second with 22 1/2 points, Heeville scored 16 to finish third, Robstown fourth, Taft and Kenedy tied for fifth, Fringeville fifth. Ohio beats Minnesota in Western conference basketball game 71.

Alice MFET Eingsviglf Terex Alicé

The Hot Weather Thinker and Genewich Blunder

A vivid baseball tale recalls a sweltering game where Genewich misread a play at the plate. Judge of Washington slid in as the throw failed, yet Genewich bluffingly remained on the mound, ready to pitch through a winter. The scene captures how heat and blunder shaped a single dramatic inning.

Midiling Genewich Judge Washington Tate Kit Welch Quage Tere Juege Grenewich Hogan Dudze Genewich Tate

Westover Gets Lunox Lead in Hollywood Rumor

Hollywood gossip centers on Winifred Westover possibly returning to films in Laorman amid a husband wife dispute with Fannie Hart and Herbert Byepon. Leroy Mason tipped for the lead. Betty Compion and James Cruze briefly separate. Cruze pursues a musical comedy with Hugh Herbert and Arthur Hammerstein.

Louella Parsons Universal Serica Molen Conprignt Ciiéreal Servic YOUK Fanenie Hurst Herbert Byepon Winifred Wentover W. &. Hort Nue Laorman Hollywood Miss Verrover Hev Mr. Hart Hart Aer Miss Westover Brénow Miss Hurst Ian Wan Nyhde Leroy Mason Te Carewe Edwin Aseewe Me. Mason Betty Compion James Crue Betts Jim Jie Cruze Flint Edge Mr. Cruze Hugh Herbert Arthur Hammerstein Maurice Russell Wll

Fight Results From Various Cities Reported by AP

Boxing results from Cleveland to New Orleans list stoppages and decisions. Notables include Stanislaus Loasza stopping Frankie Chatterton in eight rounds, Rosales defeating Grier on a foul in Oklahoma, and Braddock KOing Eddie Benson in Buffalo. Multiple bouts feature points decisions across New York, Memphis, Mobile, and more with international fighters appearing.

Associated Press Cleveland Stanislaus Loasza Chile Frankie Chatterton Rosy Rosales Mexico Johnny Grier Vernon O. T Telphia Gedege — Cassilles Oklahoma Tom Kirbs Bolin New York Kid Chocolate Cuba Vic Burrane Pete Sanstol Norway Waronto Minket Wolgast Philadelphia Phil 'Tobias Brooklyn New Orleans Iddie Kid Memphis Johnny Dunedee Buffalo James L. Braddock Newdether Eddie Benson Berida Uriens Tack Britton Mobile Tomms Galician Petit Agneu France Fan Prancio Toung Corbett Frean Pete Mepers Ban Francisen

Mack and Morgan in another scrap

Exver reports in April that Mack and Morgan, two college lightweight contenders, will meet for a second time in the Ro rky mountain region with the same outcome expected as the first bout. The Cirle will not be at stake.

Mack Morgan EXVER Mark Hezin Mat Tud Morgan Cirle Atake

Board reverses referee decision in Washington bout

Boise April 23 The board reversed a referee ruling in a Buddy Washington bout at Carter tent, awarding victory to Washington, a gro borer from Pocatello, after reviewing the match.

Boise Idehy Sdebo Athletin Corm Buddy Washington Carter Washington Negro Borer Pocatello

Virgil Int. Captivates Class. Named Beauty of Ex

Chicago April 28. Virgil, keen and popular, captivates the varsity circle at Loyola. The 1 yard champ was honored by classmates who named him class beauty of his era, reflecting national interest in the event.

Chicago Virgil Int Keanier Chicee

Aces Win Kiutoc t Independent Acad Clam for Steven Sash

Independent Academy opened with a bold claim for Steven Sash and Voor company nine. Battery work by Tepler and Tirand and a defensive misstep by Blunt contributed to the decisive 0-0 result.

Acad Tepler Tirand

Schmeling Uzeudun Bout Draws June 27 Interest

Damon Runyon previews the Schmeling versus Paulino Uzeudun boxing match planned for June 27 at Yankee Stadium. The column compares era greats, notes promoter ties, milk fund profits, and foresees a high gate if the bout delivers. Raves Schmeling’s power and Uzeudun’s speed as potential factors shaping a headline event.

Schmeling-Uzeudun Damon Runyon Tulen Sess LeMahon William Randolph Heart

All Gold Coffeemen Enter Saturday League Play

All Gold Coffeemen and Gold Colfer Giants plan to join the Saturday league. April 27 schedule requires readiness. invitation extended to amateurs to join by phone. The Tannen Wiegele slap hall team, formerly Rt John’s futherons, beat Watlery Ty nine 33 to 5 at Conerpeltar diamond.

Lexzig Munagzer Tyremer Aide Balank Bb Tratin Tannen Wiegele Rt. John's Futherons Watlery Ty

Women golfers to hold International championship at Vlossmoor

The Western Collegiate Association sanctioning an International women’s golf championship, the Toros, at Vlossmoor Country Club from September 0 to 12, will allow the world’s top players to compete. The United States Golf Association rules will govern all meets sponsored by the association, per the final meeting last night.

Chicago

San Marcos Players Face Cadets at TMI Ballpark

San Marcos Academy baseball team hosts Texas Military Institute Cadets Tuesday afternoon at Alamo Heights. Texas Tech wins a close game in Lubbock on Monday 1-9 to 1-2 with Johnny George scoring 14 for Simmon?

SAN Marcos Sim” Porter Téxas Military Institute Plass San Marcon Rapitet Academy Alamo Texas Tech Lubbock Agul Mexas Tech Simona

Bears Keep Hold On First In Southwest Conference

A cluttered report describes Baylor's 1 to 6 loss and Harv... the Bears' hold on first place in the Southwest Conference. Highlights include Cotter homering and strong pitching by Unuding for Bugler. Rune scores recur in nearly every inning, Kaiupet and Sain homer, Kaiypel with four hits.

Bugler T. UU Ayet Hatton Corencé Avery Kaiupet Sain Kaiypel

Western Association pennant race begins in Independence

Independence Kan April 23 Daveball fins in three citlds Thieponderies Spelagtinid Mo and Munképree Olla-trek in hall parks its afternoon for the ravening saves of the Western association race Tortth Ark will play fentidences topilk Mo at p i and Shawnee Okla at Ma gee Shawndée fo the omnis ned member of the redgun the Oklahoma towiy was Doing Topeka when the latter took a Western league franchise ak tink ndkd-

Independence Kan Daveball Munképree Olla Hall Parks Tortth Ark Topilk Shawnee Okla Magee Shawndée Omnis Ned Redgun Oklahoma Towiy Topeka Tink

Sandé Faces Rule Change as New York Jockey Club Affects License

Sande bumping into New York racing rules delays a jockey license while Maryland ruling and a possible Jockey Club amendment could affect his career. Barri Bani owner trainer and jockey ring in with a bid on Heemblage for Preakness Derby, amid renewed talk of changes benefiting Sandé. Meanwhile Ivy Griffin changes hands, with Louisville purchasing his contract from Milwaukee as spring baseball advances.

Now -York Apel Bari Bani Traiher Hlissehbon Aid Cay Kmd Maryland Sande Sandé New York Jockey Club Bandé Hang

Legion Junior League opens season with early games planned

The San Antonio division of the American Legion Junior League kicks off Tuesday afternoon at Litta Field with 10 games. Broadway Athletics faces Thomas Nelson on Ont Field. Dibble Sports plays Goulding Steers while Bots Haan and Vie Schulte umpire. The local champion is to be selected by August 27 as Austin Shample Mne Up meets San Antonio junior team.

San Antony Thi Alt Allerican Legion Chapipon Austin Shamplone San Antono Alana

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