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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1929

Page

24

Indians Gain Victory Over Dallas Steers in Baseball

The San Antonio Indians defeated the Dallas Steers by 6 to 0 in Dallas on Thursday afternoon. Joe Giard pitched effectively, allowing six hits with solid support from his infield. Nasun, Riley, and Gnecy contributed key hits, while the visitors reversed recent poor form to secure the win.

Dallas Ipler San Antonio Indians Dallas Steers Joe Giard Hes Nasun Riley Gnecy Giard Birr Benny Mavericks Glazner Ted Ciae Safer

Mangin Victory Over Austin Astounds Meeker Club Match

Gregory Mangin, 21, of Newark, New Jersey, stunned British star Henry Austin at Meadow Club turf courts. Mangin lost the opening set but surged back in the next to claim the match in a giant-killing upset. He faces John Tate in the semi finals while Norman Farquharson meets Write Mercur in the other half. American contenders Hicks, Mercur, and Farquharson advanced. Austin and John 0. Fallon were eliminated in round two by Harrison and Appel.

Southbampton N. Yu Meadow Club George Jett Chicago LaCoste Europe Gregory Mangin Newark N. J Mangin Henry Bunny") Austin Davia Capace Avstin Joun Borg John Tate Rodar California Han Nassar Longwood Norman Farquharson Oxford Cambridge University Mercur Bethelhe Star Doox Farquharson Doog Seligson Eddie Jacobs Baltimore Berkeley Bell

Law halted boxing bout may trigger officer arrests

In Dallas Aug a planned free boxing match was halted by law enforcement as promoter Meinert sought to test the anti boxing restrictions. Officers Rich Keber of Dallas and Duke Tromel of Fort Worth faced possible arrest after authorities intervened preventing the bout, with injunctions and legal maneuvering continuing into the night as Meinert vowed to pursue a test case through legal channels.

Dallas Aug Larry Beingrt Hig Rich Keber Duke Tromel Fort Worth Meinert Ranger Cam Fairfield Texas William McCrayedistely Towne Young Counrrhouse Hickman Hood Gardner Park Jake Twor Nelson Kong McClare Lat Moody

Death Notice for Henry Minazzi in Los Angeles

Mourners in Los Angeles gather for the funeral of Henry Minazzi, amateur athlete, with services details noted. Friends and family remember his life and contributions to local athletics.

Henry Minazzi Los Angeles Amateur Athletica

Denman Wing Grueling Match at San Antonio Club Tourney

Lucien LaCoste faces Jeane Peter and Bob Ryan meets Gilbert Dedmon as they advance Friday afternoon in a Southwest Tennis tourney at San Antonio Country Club clay courts. Denman eliminates Frost Carvel 10 8 10 8 in grueling rounds. LaCoste and Pfeiffer sweep to semis.

Lucien LaCoste Jeane Peeter Bob Ryan Gilbert Dedm Teonic Tournamant San Antonio Ryan Pfeiffer Galters Saburday Denman Frost Carvel Thursdy KaCoste Tyan and Gwent Johnson-Seeligson Carvel Johnson and Freligson Nemy Dariz Schmidt Jimmy Georges Betty Lewis Columbia Pat DeHume Emily Reichert Mary O'Brien Eleanor Townsend Mildred Rebleg Hetty Tornsen Anna Mae Reichert

Y M H A Lions Seek Sunday Game

The Y M H A Lions want to book a Sunday game and seek opponents, in-town or out-of-town. Contact Dan Levine at Tr. 2058 to arrange a matchup.

Y.M.H.A. Lions Gronm

National League baseball game recap fragment

Fragmentary report mentions New York and Philadelphia matchups with Boston and Pittsburgh in dispute. Limited details show one named player or official and a foreign-script error in OCR. Cannot confirm teams, scores, or outcomes from the readable text.

Sadlomal Leura Pitehureh at Broo Uladinnatl

El Loule and Phileadeonte Chitags conflict at Boston with unconfirmed locations and unclear context. Readers see fragmented names and places referencing a possible sports or event card without complete links to teams or dates.

Sadlomal Leura Pitehureh Broo Uladinnatl Kewt Forie el Loule Phileadeonte Chitags Boston

Fireworks Due in Roaring San Antonio Wrestling Card

San Antonio’s wrestling card for Friday night at KeaieLe field features Halph W Hammonds vs Al Mercuri in the main bout and Wildcat Stephens vs Jack Christie in the semi. The Stephens Christie clash excites fans as both veterans eye wins, with Hammonds aiming to extend his long pro streak and Christie considered the sharper of the two. Walter Blaemer claims the amateur title at 1538 pounds, while Caveman Castillo and Eddie Polls challenge Malcolm Hennigan. One more prelim is set, with main action to be decided after a workout at the MC A.

San Antonio KeaieLe Halph W. Hammonds al Mercuri Willcat Stephens Dack Christie Hame Christie Stephens Wildcat Hammonds Cal Wailesides Walter Blaemer Bun Anronio Meely “Caveman” Castillo Eddie Polls Malcolm Hennigan

Wrestling Card Promises Local Showdowns at 145 155 and 180

Eddie Pollo OS and Malcolm Hennigan vie at 145 pounds for a fall. Caveman Castillo meets Walter Klaerner at 155 with Klaerner claiming amateur San Antonio honors. Wildcat Stephens battles Jack Christie in a punchy 180 pound clash. Ralph Hammonds faces Al Mercur in best two of three falls for the title.

Eddie Pollo OS Malcolm Hennigan Caveman Castillo Walter Klaerner Cassilla Klaerner San Antonio

Yankees and Athletics to Play Exhibitions

New York will stage exhibition baseball games with the Yankees in Albany and the Athletics in Toledo. Both teams plan a full day of action as schedule details are finalized.

YANKS New York Yankees The Athletica Athe Yanks Albany Mackmen Toledo

Army Test League slugfest ends with Fifteenth edging Twelfth

In a high scoring Army Test league game between the Twelfth Pheld artillery and the Fifteenth Pheld artillery the Fifteenth team won 10 to 6. Letts led the offense with four hits in four at bats driving in two runs and scoring twice. English also had four for six but several hits failed to drive in runs.

Pheld Artillery Letis Po Oval Baves Letts Plateam Balting

Cubs owner spiked rumor on Mobile club purchase

Chicago August 1 William Wrigley owner of the Chicago Cubs said he intended purchasing the Mobile Alabama club of the Southern Association. We are not interested he stated. We have two minor league teams now.

Chicago William Wrigley Chicago Cubs Mobile Southern Association

Hammondds in Dallas to Join Indians

Homer Bammardds, president of the San Antonio Baseball club, has rejoined the team in Dallas to be with the Indians.

Hammonds Dallas Homer Bammardds San Antonio Baseball Club Dalles

Schuh Grocers To Play Quihi Schuh Grocers To Play Quihi

The Schuh SelfSeeve Deacers travel to Quihi to face the Quihi Pirates in a 1 p.m. match at the Castroville bridge. Manager H Schuh leads Capt E Bourgeois and a listed lineup including G Nudwies L Ott G Tegni and J Vielock among others with Umpire Vic Brown. Batteries for the Grocers: G Cezel and L Ott.

Schuh Quihi Sunins Quihi Pirates Grocers Pares Jost Pioushiy de Ormedy Chevrolets Castroville Bridge Maneger H. Schuh Capt E. Bourgeois G. Nudwies L. Ott G. ‘Tegni Texel E. Outersite J Braesicke J. Vielock J. Goodin J. Stenbure Tishoro G. Morshann HW. Hourgeois W. Rudlwick Honzton B. Wilson New Orleans Wit Vic Brown G.cezel

Bantamweight Champion to Defend NY Title in September

Pane ma Al Farawa, recognized as New York bantamweight champion, will defend his title September 17 against Teddy Baldock, British bantamweight titleholder, in a 15 round international match at the Coliseum, announced by match maker Jesse LeMaboo.

N.Y New York Panema al Farawa New Nock State Teddy Baldock Jesse LeMaboo

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