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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1929
Page
20
British team plans to flip the match order and win the Wichtesn Cup. The contest opens Friday afternoon with Miss Efelen Willis and Miss Phoebe Watson starting the first singles at Forest Hills.
Joe Jacoby, manager of German heavyweight Max Schmeling, says it is virtually certain Schmeling will fight next in Agua Caliente, Mexico, possibly against Jack Dempsey or Mauler Jack. Negotiations with a Brbmeling- Bharker bout are off, as a better offer from Titanhe Ring arises. Madison Square Garden offered $100,000. December or January at Agua Caliente is likely. Tom Loughran may be matched with Jack before a September 26 bout. Jacoby will discuss further with Dempsey within 24 hours.
Loughran the light heavy champion and Max Schmeling will meet Jack Sharkey for a heavyweight title shot on September 26 at Yankee Stadium New York not in Detroit or elsewhere. The boxing commission may recognize the arrangement as a championship bout, with Sharkey under contract for a $100,000 guarantee, a tenth in hand, and a 25 percent premium.
Mark Arie of Champaign won the SOG target match in Delaware with a 402. Steve Crothers of Philadelphia finished second with 407. A third place tie occurred between Froth Tinghes of Chicago and BF Woodward of Vancouver with 496.
New York August 4 Mrs Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman named as surprise member of the second American doubles team and to captain the team that will play for the cup donated. Wightman, a three time national singles champion and six time doubles champion, ages back to 1900 1912 1919 titles and remains a leading figure in American tennis. She and Miss Jacobs face Mrs Whyliya Covell and Mrs Dorothy Shepherd-Garron in the final watch Saturday as they prepare for Forest Hills matches.
Hammonds sharpens new hold the flying jelesork while aiming to face Al Mercur in Friday night boxing at Garrett Meld. The 46 year old plans a rush and feet first jump to trap his opponent with a scissory grip. Mercur, from Swilas, has a strong rep and a tough style. Heavyweights Hammonds and Mercur set the main event with Stephens and Christie in potential showcase bouts. Two prelims are set with Karner vs Caveman Castillo and Eddie Bole Bill vs Makuelm Woniigan.
Fragmented OCR notes show football and baseball matchups across multiple cities including Dallas Houston Fort Worth Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Mentions teams such as American Leag ny and National League fixtures with unclear dates and two games titled Texas Truene and Stated Thuradey.
Sammy Mandell world lightweight champion signs for a tune up bout August 8 at Chicago stadium. opponent to be named, title not at stake, weight limit set, matchmaker Nate Lesvis negotiating with several possible challengers including Derg Medill Mantinga and others for a Pacific Coast team, Wareeh Ron Prameipees, Tat Portland.
The last municipal court tennis title is scheduled to be decided at 6 oclock Thursday afternoon on the Lions field course. Cholly Fienn and Jesse Prettfer meet Gene Sedge Pick and Tom Williams in the men's doubles final. Leister and Flynn beat Gilmore Gwin and Bill Harris 6-2 7-5 to reach the finale. Anne Mae Reichert and Till Harris defeated Mary O'Brien and Som Williams 1-8 6-3 for a spot in the mixed doubles. Reichert also leads by capturing the women's singles and the women's doubles.
Homer Hammonds president and Tan Conner secretary manager of the San Antonio baseball club are back in town but could not be reached for details on efforts to sign new players for the Indians. The aim is to prepare for next year rather than bolster the squad for the final weeks of the current season.
Aug 8 Tallahassee Indiana team opened tenure with Dallas Sleosa in Shreveport. The Redeking lost their fourteenth straight game in the series final, 10 to 4.
Dubuque Mississippi Valley League first baseman Chester Russell transfers to the Tulsa Western League club. Dubuque president Fred Jelnrt announces Russell will stay with Dubuque through season end.
By Gayle Talbot Jr, Irene Spores Weller. Southern teams showed uneven form at home as Waco and Houston threatened, yet the overall power tilt remained north of the middle. Texas clubs suffered key losses in interregional play, while Dallas and Fort Worth contests shaped the pennant chase amid shifting standings.
White Sox fans plan a tribute to veteran right hander Red Faber, now in his sixteenth season with the club. Aug. 20 will feature gifts and a public nod to his long service and standout arm.
Fragmented OCR lists leading players and stats across leagues from August. Mentions include Cubs, Giants, Athletics and notable names like Ruth and Foxx with homer totals, hits, and RBIs. Reading is garbled but indicates top categories such as batting, pitching, and home runs.
Chicago August 8 The Western Junior golf championship narrowed to eight players four from Wisconsin two from Michigan and two from Missouri Fred Lyon of Illinois faced Joel Shepherd of Kalamazoo Michigan as defending medalist Paul Jackson of Kansas City matched with Charles Reecka Chicago in the long set of matches for the title Mullin the defending champion was also among the contenders as action moved to the Chitago course
The Southwest Texas tennis tourney begins with the men’s singles set for Thursday afternoon at the San Antonio Country Club course. Gilbert Dewar faces Trost Carvel in a semifinal clash, while Aronman and Veragon advance after Wednesday wins, and Pfeiffer battles Ehman in a tight extended match.
In San Francisco Glorido Dano defeated Abato Laredo in a main event there last night by a disputed decision. Filipina Myweight dominated the late rounds with a whirlwind attack, but many fans protested as Laredo pressed hard to the ropes and landed strong rights. The referee’s ruling sparked a sharp crowd reaction with calls of a draw from Mexican supporters and others claiming bias.
Fragmented OCR shows multiple city names and numbers across at least two leagues. Mentions ROUTIERS ASSOCIATION 10 percent, three teams, Terre Haute, Decatur, Rochester, Newark, Toronto, Montreal, and Buffalo with scattered scores like 6, 9-3, and 40. No cohesive game outcome or dates.
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