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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

25

Boxing War Over Schmeling Sharkey Fight In New York

The New York Boxing Commission and Garden Corp clash over the Schmeling Sharkey bout possibly leaving New York state. Promoter Carey may concede, with Schmeling to fight Loughran or Scott, as tax and contract tensions mount and Muldoon solidly backs Beott. Detroit looms as alternative site if New York falls through.

Davis J. Walsh Spore New York Aue Billy” Carey Eli Jinx Schmeling Tommy Loughran Phil Scott Hilly Sharkey and Kehmeling Detroit Commireinners Carey Humbert Fugezy Beck Fugazy Loughran-Scott Metch Schmeling Muldoon Thersary Cupbran Beott Tom Heeney Pauline Timmy Jounston Heatt Can Loughran Eterrhads

Barons Rally To Reignite Southern Loop Form

The Birmingham Barons return to form in the Southern Association race, routing Chattanooga 14 to 6 to close ground on idle New Orleans Pelicans. Nashville and Atlanta press for second as Mobile and New Orleans conflict, while the Crackers slip past 6 to 8 in 12 innings. Jim Poole belts his 23rd homer as Cracker pitching shines early.

Atlanta Birmingham Barons Southern Association Barons Dain Chattanoogs New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans Nashville Pelicans Crackers Blelben Vols Rowland Cln Jim Poole Bit Mare Anree

Rookie's Homer Gives Steers Victory

Earl Johnson sparked the Steers with a seventh inning homer driving a 2 1 win over the Cubletas. Frasier added support for the Steers while Davis, Plashkamper and O’Brien contributed key plays. Mound work from Willer and strong defense sealed the victory amid the pennant chase in the second division.

Gayle Talbot JR Earl Johnson Dalla Filt Ado Wilbur Davis Tenison Cuba Earl Ine Melingo Fensier Harris Hottever Wal Willer Danny Burte Fort Worth Brisa Reinhart Hhrem Drown Foreman Dolley Tri

Golf's Dick Wittingtons Tee Off At Forest Park

The Dick Wittingtons of American golf, from 21 states, begin the Forest Park municipal course stroke play for the national title. Carl F. Kaufmann of Pittsburgh is the defending champion seeking a third straight title as 22 medalists compete in 18-hole rounds with 28-hole finals, amid treacherous greens after heavy rain. Japanese players Togo Hamamoto and A G Sato are among entrants, with notables including Fran Asiwand and Dobby Tird in the field.

Forest Pank T. Louts Iip Favor Kaufmann Tro Roatch Helen Rach Carl F. Kaufmann Pittsburgh Klerk Land High Ennrs Togo Hamamoto St Louis Cham- Mon Forest Park A. G. Sato San Francisco Tsamamoto Frank Drokl St. Paul Fran Asiwand Kansas City Dobby Tirld St. Louis Eddie Heid Gus Fels Chicago Gordon Denney Kentucky Charles Ferrera San

Kerrville Tourists Blank Frederickburg In Shutout Victory

Kerrville Tourists defeated Frederickburg Tennant Oikes Hondas 2 to 0 on Aug 6 at Kerrville. Kerrville had five hits and three errors while Frederickburg had six hits and one error. Pepper Martin centered the defense as Ray Harrington doubled twice and Whitworth pitched in relief to close. The teams meet again next Sunday on the local diamond.

Kerrville Kereville Tourists Frederickburg Tennant Oikes Hondas Milees Kerrville Oil Feericksburg Miante Pepper Martin Pensper Cats Ray Harrington Dobles Bescenes Whitworth McCabe

World Sports Update From Homer Race Report

International news notes mixed with athletics names and teams. Players and teams mentioned include DiFarrell Giants Terrs Giana Kream Browns and Nalionat Klein with scores and standings in a Western Association and West Terra League context.

DiFarrell Giants Terrs Giana Kream Browns Bimmons Athieles Vt Maar Athletirn Ay Myer Senators Nalionat Kiein Ju Myleene Ote

Voigts Crown in Danger on Long Island

Voigts Crown in Danger on Long Island as George Voight defends the Long Island Open title amid a field of 150 amateurs and professionals. Notable entrants include Eddie Driggs and Eddie Hold from Lakeville Great Neck, Neal Walkerson, Mark Flanagan, Jarvis Hicks, Jack Machie, Gene Astaxtn, and TacNonall Smith. Pro competitors like Willie Klein, Gil Nichols, Willy Cox, Charlie Mayo, and Tom Hughes seek the 72-hole win on the Salisbury Country Club course with roughs and 8 over par expectations.

Voight Tang Island Eddie Driggs Eddie Hold Lakeville Club Great Neck Neal Walkerson Mark Flanagan Georgetown University Lar Jarvis Hicks Jack Machie Ir Gene Astaxtn TacNonall Smith Drigas Macsmith Livkeville Carrie Tom Hughea Wilkins Glen Oaks Hei Jal Nichals Rob Moffett Deepsdate

Magnolia Petroleum Team Defeats Luling In Easy Game

Magnolia Petroleum nine defeated Luling Sunday afternoon in Luling Texas by a wide margin. The Oilmen scored 11 more points than the local team as Luling could manage only five.

Magnolia Petroleum Luling Texas

Worth Side Cubs Lose Lead in Four Side League Tilt

Local sandlot recap shows the Worth Side Cubs relinquishing top position to the South Metivs Bandas, with a tense finish and disputed call. Manager Juan Vaeheco of the St Louis Blues issues a challenge with contact details at 205 Bourbon Perse Street. Other results include Krust Blouters’ loss to Ormeby U Devroteta and the Strane Frank Vewnandorn setback at Del Rin Cawhays as the league season churns.

Worth Cubs Metivs Bandas RCTS Sturcere Shegen Wes Juan Vaeheco St. Louis Blues Teuch Bouin Perse Street

Bowling Jauer Prize at North Loop Meet Promises Wide Field

The North Loop bowling meet opens Sunday starting 9 am and runs through the afternoon with class prizes and merchandise for top finishers. Local clubs and notable bowlers, including Kang of the Leer club, are expected to compete amid intense rivalry and recent strong showings by Peppey and the Spars.

North Loop North Loon Arain Fo'ien Kang Ant Boeraarke Lee Meelanahan Ree Seo Rollinn Ooget Marlee Pealing Evann Mark Sig Ping Lee Tan Howard Walter Temmics Wink Fenviey Teehanstai Gene Benn Roarig Baers Iran Reystern Withers Unies

Oregon U star defeats Bruce Barnes in tennis finals

Gradshaw Harrison of Oregon University wins the men's singles title at the Atlantic Coast tennis tournament, defeating Bruce Barnes of Texas University in three sets 1 6, 6 2, 6 4. Texas fielded four players, with Barnes and Jake Hess reaching the doubles final, losing 6 2, 6 4 to Fort Taylor and Hugh Denlap of Texas.

N.S Athletic Comet Oregon Texas Gradshaw Harrison Oregon University Bruce Ttarnis Fexss Universlty Harrison Barnes Jake Hess Institute of Tomaton Fort Taylor Hugh Denlap

San Saba Girl Aged Four Enters Horse Races

Gwendolin Oliver, aged 4, will be the youngest entrant on the San Saba race tack for the coming meet. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joby Oliver, has ridden since age two and a half, and is described as a skilled rider who rides her own pony and helps with cattle.

San Saba Gwendolin Oliver Grrentalsnls Joby Oliver USA

Emily Reichert Wins Girls Tennis Championship

Emily Reichert defeats Francis Morris 6-3 to claim the girls singles title in a municipal court tournament. Jessie Neiffer and Charle Flynn reach the men’s doubles quarterfinals, while mixed doubles teams advance to later rounds. Officials note entries must be sent to the PA by the deadline ahead of the championship in Wichita Falls.

Mejchert Seray Lions Leevey Soo Gilmore Ciein Ball Marris Bare O'Brien Tan Williama Princes Marcie Jinmy Charlie Awin Mae Charce Fouriumtent

Pyrotechnics in Wrestling Shocks Montreal Crowd

Ethiley Siiak known as the giant Polo defeated Zbyszko in a wild forty minute bout in Mount Royal area Toronto confrontation. The former world champion was badly battered after a brutal sequence that left both men energized and the crowd roaring during the display.

Montreal Quebec Ethiley Siiak Giant Polo Toronto Wladeck Zbyszher Mount Royal Zbyazko Stasixk Tors

Hustlers of Sabinal Defeat D'Hanis Pirates on Diamond

Sabinal Hustlers beat D'Hanis Pirates 3 to 1 in a hard fought game on the local diamond in Sabinal Texas. The Hustlers travel next Sunday to Castrortle to face the Castrorills nine.

Hustlers Sabinal D'Hanis Pirates Texas Sabinal Hustlers Pirates T'Honis Diratey Hunllers Sahinalers Castroritle Castrorills

Canadian Open San Diego Open and More Golf Tips

The text lists golf events such as the Canadian Open and the San Diego Open including the Massachusetts Open and Metropolitan TG. It describes impact points, stance, and swing mechanics, noting how to keep the elbow in and the club inside the line, with advice on foot placement and club trajectory. It cites Associated Editors Inc as the source.

Leo Diegel Metropolitan NS Associated Editors Inc

Dallas Boats Meet Barrier

Dispatches from Austin indicate no attorney general opinion supports legal free rival attractions at a Dallas wrestling show. Promoter Til Ober and Dako Trame plan a staged fight in Dallas with a free light act after the main event, promising compensation to lights personnel. The promoter asserts the plan adheres to law, while officials have not issued a ruling.

Dallas Aug Til Ober Dako Trame Fork Worth Austin Attority Generals Department

Mandell Gets Check for Canzoneri Bout in Chicago

Kammy Manel of Rockford, world lightweight champion, received a check for 847.*0 collected from his title defense against Tony Canzoneri last Friday at Chicago Stadium. Official receipts show 20,700 paid, gross of 106,619.25 before taxes. A 10 round bout vs Ted Morean of Seattle, junior lightweight champion, is signed for September 6.

Chicago Kammy Manel Hockford Tony Canzoneri Dingoneri Swithh Ted Morean Seagattle, Wash Junior Lightreeight Chatpion Tin Orket

East End Yankers Defeat Stewart All-Stars on Monday

The Stewart All-Stars were defeated by the West End Yankers 8 to 7 on the Pittman-Sur-Sivan diamond as the game concluded Monday.

East End YANKS Stewart Stars Stewart All-Stars West End Yankers Pittman-Sur- Sivan Acirs

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