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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

Page

11

Loughran Abdicates Light Heavy Crown Expected Today

New York Aug 18 reports say Tommy Loughran will formally relinquish the light heavy title to the state athletic commission. Mickey Walker plans to claim the championship as soon as the throne is relinquished. Jack Kearns says Walker is clearly entitled to the crown and a Philadelphia title bout could follow next week if Loughran surrenders this week.

New York Toughran Réien Aon Smith Loughran Funs Toramy State Athletic Commission

Schuh Grocers Seek Replacement Opponent for Sunday Game

Schuh Grocers request a game for Sunday with the strong Poll nine and invite nearby teams to respond. They will meet Thursday night at 232 North Elmen dork and players should write to that address. The Grocers beat the Quiblaner Sunday by 10 to 0.

Schuh Grocers Aame Grocers North Elmendork Quiblaner

Late entries taken for coaching school at SMU

Dallas reports registration for the third annual Southern Methodist University Coaching School, opening August 14. The program will remain open beyond that date to accommodate those on vacation or currently employed, with over 1000 coaches from high schools and preparatory colleges seeking information. Noted figures include Knute Rockne and Glenn "Pop" Warner in this summer’s lineup.

Dallas Southern Methodist University Te. SS Blackwell S. M. TU Knute Hockies Glenn Pop

English Coaching at New York Camp

Farle English, who is to take over coaching at the academy of St. Mary's University this fall, becomes summer assistant athletic director of Cal Rip Van Winkle College. Tom O'Donnell, formerly head coach at St. Mary’s, is named athletic director of the camp.

Farle English St. Mary's University Cale Rip van Winkle Gotehill Tom O'Donnell

Jess Sweetser Starts Early for Tourney

New York Aug 13 CPI Jess Sweetser departs for the West to compete in the national amateur championship at Pebble Beach California on September 27. He will mix business with pleasure and spend time in the Middle West before continuing to the Pacific coast arriving about ten days before the event.

New York CPI Jess Sweetser le Fiat Metropolitan Golf Stars Wobble Beach Calif Sweetser

Unclear boxing results headline with multiple bouts listed

Fragmented report from a boxing card lists bouts highlights with multiple fighters from New York Chicago Philadelphia and other cities. Notable outcomes include knockouts and decisions such as Wy the Associated in New York Arthur Dekub defeating George Cook and Danny Delmont stopping Ray Bowen, with many other bouts and locations mentioned in a garbled OCR passage.

Wy the Associated New York Arthur Dekub Italy George Cook Australia Joe Sekyra Dayton Ohio George Saraceo Bob Olin Delix Mileno Cuba Philedelpa Aerate Flowers New Trochelle N. 4 Ray Miller Chicago Frankie Javes Philadelphia Gaston Legarde France Lew Massey Philadephia Maurice Seltzer King Levinsky Tommy O'Brien Hillings Mont Danny Delmont Ray Bowen Washington D. C Bobby O'liara Auguste Fatsy Tollock Winniney Powes City Mexico

Boerne Rebels Triumph Despite Sisterdale Tilt

In Boerne Texas on August 14, the Boerne Teebels edged Sisterdale 3 to 2 in a tight Sunday game. Schweppe Toerne Duteher hurled well allowing two hits and no runs, while Bud struck out eight. Trougeaua led the batting with a double and a single in four trips.

Boerne Texas Sisterdale Schweppe Toerne Duteher Bud Trougeaua Hhnt

Dombrowski Crowned With Michigan Title in Close Bout

Detroit southpaw featherweight Soldier Dombrowski defeated Johnny Miele of Linton Indiana to win the Michigan title in a bout billed as a top comparison. The match took place in Detroit on August 13.

Detroit Mich Soldier Dombrowski South Paw Michigan Johnny Miele Linton Ind Aiate

Favor Singer Over Charles in Devon Bout

New York August 19 A bout at the Queepsboro stadium features Tirony junior lightweight Singer against Gayton Charles of France as a tune-up ahead of a date with Kid Chory- Inte at the Wolo Grounds August 24. Singer, who beat Anthe Rawtis, is a 9 to 1 favorite. Middleweights also show in preliminaries Terry Fbbols of Freeport vs Rick Palmer and Rendehy ieee AME Roy of Spain in the feature.

New York al Ner Tirony Gayton Charles France Queepsboro Stadium Singer Kidh Chory- Inte Wolo Grounds Chiries Antre Rawtis Charis Terry Fbbols Freeport Rick Palmer National Guard Rendehy

Mphail Medalist at White Springs Event

White Sulphur Springs hosted the annual golf event with Mphail claiming medalist honors. Dr. Romem of Dallas, last year's champion, finished second after a cautious showing amid a low scoring practice run turning into a tense final round.

White Sulcuta Springs Tokio Baltimore Moma Qn R.om EM Dallas

Sekyra Beats Larocco In Ten Round Fight

In Dexter Park Arena Dayton lightweight Joe Sekyra 176 pounds defeats George Larocco of New York over ten rounds. The bout ended Monday night with Sekyra favored 176 to 152 pounds. Also in New York Bob Olin stopped Milix Milano in the first round of their six round bout.

Sekyra George Larocco Yorn Joe Sekyra Dayton Obie Ant New York Dexter Park

Slugging Vols Beat Memphis in Southern League clash

Nashville Vols pounded Memphis Chicks 11 to 7 to tighten second place as Jim Poole hit his 28th home run in the seventh, nearing Nick Cullop’s 1925 mark. Atlanta and New Orleans also fared, with Birmingham and Chattanooga winning in other series openers.

Atlanta Memphis Chicks Nashville Voly New Orleans Jim Poole Rome Nick Cullop Chattanooga

Classy Bouts for Mat Card on Friday Night Fight Card

Ralph Hammonds headlines the Friday night wrecking bouts meeting Kala Parhn in the main event. Walter Kinerner faces Dixie Joe La Hood in the semi. At least three prelims and four more fights feature Johnnie Tamar Malcolm Hennigat Marlin Bron and Johnie Midler. Two main bouts are best two out of three falls with no time limit. prelims are single fall in seven minutes.

Ralph Hammonds Kala Parhn Walter Kinerner Dixie Joe la Hood Marke Johnnie Tamar Malcolm Hennigat Marlin Bron Johnie Midler

Bowling Scores and League News From Local Circuit

The report covers the American League and National League play with details on teams such as Van Camp Beans, Coca Cola Team, and Garden Shoemaker in recent matches. Scorers include Hoffman Lampmann Lea McClanahan and Barbera, with notable games against the Columbian Samlrep and Guar anice Bhoo company, plus late standings and upcoming schedule notes.

Jade AC Lenpin Tesgue George Buc Tha Stara Grona Stars Wits Aivnsen Lehna Willa Grona van Caron Deans Lampmen St Clair Mrtiman Anderen Adyss Guaranice Bhoo Ara Aime Yolied Coma Tour Sine Hoffman Sa T Lampmann Lea McClanahan Acore Barbera Fport Sa Tae Fietener Temple Aso Aig Totaia Ty Lee Max H. Werel Coca-Cola Rivan Wiveon Tha Jiarbera Sports Numplog & Bi Alddio James Pina Renama Brotis He Winne Hee Wahlen Vhs Canad Waller Yenne Wreuter Grolian Gerlach

Brugnion and Boussos Win German Tennis Doubles Title

In Hamburg Germany on April 4 Bengnan and Christian Boussos of France defeated Pierre Landry of France and T J B Spence of South Africa 5 8 2 6 4 to win the men's doubles at the German town championships.

Hamburg Germany P—Jacquest Bengnan Christian Boussos France Pierre Landry T. J. B. Spence South Africa Soand

Babe Hunt Defeats Gitlitz In Tulsa Boxing Match

In Tulsa on August 13 Babe Hunt defeated Shurray Gitlite in a bout billed as Southwestern heavyweights title defense. Gitlite reportedly clung to survive late rounds as Hunt prevailed. Weights announced at 190 for Hunt and 182 1 2 for Gitlitz.

Tulsa Okla Babe Hunt Southwestern

J P Morgan Attends English Grouse Hunt

J P Morgan attends the English grouse shooting season opening in England drawing sportsmen from many countries. Americans visit regularly for the sport while King George and the Duke of Devonshire were noted for potential shoots at Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire. The weather was ideal for opening day despite strong winds.

Tloxndon Man England J. P. Morgan King George Duke of Devonshire Boulton Abbey Yorkshire Colum Light Classified

Upset makes early noise in Culver junior tennis

In Culver Ind Aug 13 the national junior and boys championship saw upsets as top seeds faltered on the Culver Military Academy courts. Earl Bosong beat Wilmer Hines while Fred Hall toppled Art Noble, and Hob Friedman defeated G D Morgan as Jock McLean fell to Mark Hecht. Keith Gielill and Ellsworth Vines advanced in the junior section while Jay Cohn moved up in the boys’ singles, defeating Pena Gary and Irving Richter to reach the third round.

Cincinnati Art Noble Newton Center Mass Fred Hall Philadelphia Morgan G. D. Morgan Richmond Fin Kuccumbilve Hob Friedman Culver Ind Jock McLean Washington LD. C McLean Mark Hecht New York Keith Glelill Santa Barbara Calif Francis McGowan Ellsworth Vines Pasadena, Galif Jay Cohn

Sonnenberg Defends Weighty Crown in Waterloo Bout

Gus Sonnenberg successfully defended the world heavyweight wrestling title by defeating Stanley Pinta of Toronto in straight falls at Waterloo. Sonnenberg pinned the Canadian challenger twice to retain the championship, as fans watched in the arena onAugust 13.

Waterloo Towa Gus Sonnenberg Stanley Pinta Toronto Canada

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