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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1929

Page

4

Fiesta Meet Breaks Attendance Record At San Angelo

The Fiesta track and field meet opened with a record turnout of about 400 athletes from 22 schools and academies, including Lee Phillips of Main Avenue High and the San Angelo High relay team. A decathlon and other events were planned with strong unattached competitors and trophies for top teams.

Garrett Jnstanil Fram Ciis Réereotlahal John Hansard Dlexxy Pnbiedix Phillips Lee Phillips Main Avenue Houston San Angelo Jones Crothers Haley Morrison Kansas Relaya Ance. M. U Retentir Bosis Scott Jourdanton Lubbork High Abusas Pars Austie Brackettville Brovwnsville Carpus Christi Donoa Flatonia Floresville Fredericksburg Haltettssile Houde Phlonrdantay Karnes Citr LaGrange Zoebbyck Ratchema

Cubs to Run 72 Miles Farther This Season Says Scout

Chicago notes an odd claim that the Cubs, nearly all right-handed, will cover 72 more miles on the bases this season. The report cites a tall figure and a right-handed writer pondering a new baserunning pace. The source is unclear and contains garbled phrases.

Chicago San Pous Lint Munger Doe McCarthy Cubs

Longhorns and Bears clash in Southwest baseball bid

America era Ryder Cup golf note aside, Texas Longhorns and Baylor Bears battle in a crucial Southwest Conference baseball clash in Austin. Texas needs a win to stay in the title race after a 4 to 1 loss earlier as Oscar Peetros and teammates push for a pennant.

Austin Texas University Longhorns Baylor University Bears Cnts Texas Naylor Billy Disch Oscar Peetos Daz Wilson Minowhite Higgins Rees Uoughes Lamm Siz Douglas I. BE. Basler Sebastian Peeples Bees Dallas Apri S.M. Uy Aggies Baylor Bell Cady Lackis Harring Norman Orie

King George Knighthood Honors Major Segenve For Speed Feats

Major Sir Henry Segenve receives knighthood from King George for famed automobile and motorboat speed feats in the United States. The royal accolade follows a ceremony in which the king praises Segenve as the first honoree in the king's persona since his recent coronation.

Rognoh Bag Avril H. C. D. Bexsare Bayinat George United States Pete Son Henry Segenve America

Gavuzzi Keeps Lead In Race

Gavuzzi holds a two hour lead as the field contends in a distant race from Waynesville. Sealy of Pas Vale drives hard to catch Gavuzzi and Ed Gardner of Seattle remains close in a tense finish. Wanttinen of New York fades after illness and fatigue. A pedestrian collision interrupts the event as spectators reflect on the chaotic day.

Holea Rin Charley Prit Brouch Dmisscard Waynesville Pete Geluzsi Southampton England Stiil Rolla Jobniny Sealy Pasvaie Nog Gavuzzi Ed Gardner Seattle Wash Setterdey

Carnival Wrestler Tallies Tough Test On Late Night Stages

Promoter hype surrounds a decorated wrestler, twice national intercollegiate middleweight champion, as he aims to impress carnival crowds on Main Plaza. The former university star promises to beat all challengers and vows a strong showing Saturday night before a fan-filled finale.

Traipn Wamninnda Olsrapie Intercoller Tome Halph Ern University Walp Ysresses Riemant Dake Semmy Bank

Independent Aces Down Solo Serves In League Play

The Independent Aces defeated Solo Serves 17 to 4 in a rescheduled Friday afternoon game. Key contributors included Custer and McNeal as the battery for the Aces, while Drad and Glount provided supporting offense.

Acer Tarnoon Murry Fuckisn Jed Drad Glount Custer and McNeal

Eagles Defeat Heights in Flag Race at Breckenridge

Brackenridge High School Eagles defeated Alamo Heights High Mules 10 to 1 on Breckenridge field. Scott pitched well for the Eagles with 7 hits allowed and 11 safeties produced by Brackenridge. Errors favored the Eagles as Heights fielded poorly. Trost MacDougal Pyka and Wolfshabs led the winners while Norton pitched for Heights.

Mabor Brackenridge High School Eagles Alamo Heights Trost MacDougal Pyka Wolfshabs Norton Peacy McDougal Eales South Side Main Avenue Buffs Acadentic

Flag Race Standings and Event Notes

Flag Saturday events list races across GF TE clubs with locations including Waco Fort Worth and Beaumont. Antonia banned at Waco and Shreveport. Datlan at Wheres Pelir. Further details unclear due to fragmented OCR.

Ban Antonia Waco Fort Worth Shrevesert Datlan Wheres Pelir Béaumont Heare

Cleveland Beats Detroit In Major League Standings

In Friday results the Cleveland nine defeated Detroit 11 to 5 with Ferrell, Bewell, Storer, Vanailaer and Philippe contributing for Cleveland. Chicago topped Philadelphia 4 to 3 as Crowder and Fenane led Chicago's lineup. New York and Philadelphia also posted scores in a day of tough baseball across the American League standings.

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National League box scores and scattered outcomes

Fragmented National League results list multiple games and players across cities with limited readable details. Key names include Revallé Walton New York and scattered mentions of teams like Chicago and Boston for a weekend schedule and a late February or April context. The text shows partial scores and lineup fragments without complete game determinations.

Northwestern Splits Spring Football Squad in Chicago

Northwestern staged its first annual spring field day at Desche Stadium with Roach Mick Hanley dividing the squad into two teams for a regulatien gridiron battle. The game marked the end of spring practice as new rules were to be tested under Wigden officials.

Chicago Impaline Dsche Atadium Sodas Roach Mick Hanley Northwestern Wigden

Alamo Indians Triumph Over Frost Bankers

The Alamo Indians defeated the Frost Bankers 8 to 0 at their West Commerce Street field. Titwitr Marbrek led the Indians with eight runs, while Frost’s Javkeon struck only four times. The Indians set to face the Partech Squadron of Jelly Field on Saturday.

Alamo Indians E'roet Nelsonal Bank Lawkers Indians West Commerce Street

Contested Fate of Iconic Sailor Sinks in Storm Tale

April 27 report describes a defender of the America's Cup facing rough seas and storm conditions tied to Oliver Wendell Holmes. The Mischief, once a famed vessel, is cited in a fragmentary account from a Memorial Day remembrance context.

Dorton Lo Be Wiren Storme Oliver Wendel Holmes Il Litanides Iasi

Robertson Leading Jockeys In Wins

Robertson leads jockeys in wins as race season progresses with updates on riding assignments and recent performances. Jockey Jonkep and others vie for top standings while Maryine Vg and Whitney figure in upcoming events and race cards for the week.

Jonkep Oanasavertem Tey Maryine Vg Cven Oalich At & Ig Rade Whitney

Boat Club Postpones Weekly Meeting in San Antonio

The scheduled meeting of the San Antonio Boat Club at the chamber of commerce hall Friday night was postponed due to Fontan Tivttien. The chamber will be available next week. however, St Bees Retail Sacre F. Alves at the Staat sclub will announce the new meeting date.

Boat Club San Antonio Hoat Club Chamber of Commerce Hall Fontan St Bees Retail Sacre F. Alves Staatsclub

High athlete clears six feet four inches in Fresno meet

In Fresno California harnessed by poor OCR, a high athlete cleared six feet four inches in the West Coast relay Friday. The report misreads names and events but notes a jump record and subsequent signing with a baseball association.

Fresno Calif Welter Maris of Freano West Coast

Redskin sloppy play mars Waco baseball clash in Texas league

In Waco on April 27 the Redskins lingered at the plate while San Antonio built a five game lead over the cellar-dwelling team. The Cubs meet the Redskins again Saturday as San Antonio heads home for a Texas league stretch. Glance, John 450, Banguinet and Vigney homered for the visitors as errors cost Waco.

Waco San Anonio Indians Cubs Redskins San Antonio Houston Beaumont Hanstan Yitors Dell” Pratt South Texas Texas Glance John 450 Banguinet Vigney Johnson Hanguinet Vianee Homer Johnserx Sweebageer Nason Vieveg Wetzel Winille Nakon Yadle Grines Wilzel Mulvey Acore Tre Ken Mulvey Goiter Windle

Fight results and bouts recap in New York card

Fragmented boxing notes list several fighters and outcomes. Tommy Cleveland and Seadty of York are mentioned with a draw or technical stoppage. Names include Vincent Fors ay Canzoneri, Kanuny Bortmet, Earle Maytra, Terry Tally, and Hutquinten with various locations in New York.

Jinne Ariler Panani Ye Kar Wenton Padsia Chierge Tommy Cleveland Seadty York Drew Hanke Hmannen Vincent Forsay Canzoneri

Injuries Strike Brother Act in Early Season Baseball

Two of last season's brothers, Doe and Jim Johnston, collided with Odany Jloz during a fiery opening game. Manager Grams of the Challancen Lockouts suffered a fractured item after a pitched ball strike. Wheeler Johnston, star skipper of the Pensacola Filers, slid into first base and was carried off with a broken dog. Both veterans of the major leagues, the incident marks a rough start to the season.

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