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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1929

Page

4

Schmeling and Dempsey Talk on Boxing Deals

The report notes German heavyweight champion Max Schmeling and challenger Joe Jacobs seeking a meeting with promoter James J. Dempsey to discuss future fights, possible contract terms, and a potential bout. Dempsey declined to discuss the conference. sources suggest a plan to buy or renegotiate Schmeling’s contract and arrange a match with Schmeling, with Denny expressing Chicago promoter involvement.

Peey Piatome Max Schmeling Geraiane Schmeling Joe Jacobs Dempser Dempsey Germ Bati Denny 3 Chic Seo Spertsmen

Saratoga Race Card Extract With Mixed Entries

Fragments from a Saratoga results page show multiple races with formlines and names. Entries include Indian Laws Puremaiden, Dust, J. McTague aboard, and various horses like Alsy, Hamelunien, Madiola, and Friar Joan amid a clutter of misreaders.

J. McTague Donres Danelne Princesa Lynas Hamelunien Wevielle Blic St. Jin Joan Yardou Madiola Mader Dark Guddern Princess Dare Gteliaris Moreyea Sore Pal Cocker Tonlwich Sul Marbro Tani “Moullestor Burnine Glass Frireset Nansén Paulina Lo “Hern Awhby Houmis Iiaveer Fire Oral Hira Prey Pater Anc Riteme Beau Wrack Griffin Court Palatine Ambreech Jinede Siar Galier Brice Bose Ol Uekths Kinecoun Haker Afeo Tun

British Polo Team Named for London Challenge

New York April 17 The British polo team, with Maj G H Prions Hornby as captain and Lt Tyrer at No 1, aims to challenge and victors an expected team led by Captain Roark, with Guiness at back and Trevarent among others, as preparations continue for next season.

SNEW York Tyrer Liestenant Guiness Lruder Waco Allan Heath Tees Visure Thormahlen Tolais Houslan Mr Hoek Martin Moore Taylor

Mandel to fight Frisco in 10-round Petoskey bout

Aug. 17 in Skocxtorp Mich Ay Mandel will make his first start since defending debecry against Tony cmnzoteri. He meets Frankie Frasco of Chicago in a 10 round bout at Petoskey Michigan.

Skocxtorp A— Y Mandel Debe Cry Tony Cmnzoteri Frankie Frasco Chicago Mich

Hoover Invited to See Legion Junior Baseball

Indianapolis August 17. A regional schedule announces a three day Eastern sectional tournament to determine the Eastern champion to advance to the World Series. Opening game slated at Griffith Stadium with U S officials guiding the event and officials named Jack O Sullivan and Dan Perry.

Hoover Legion Indianapolis Dént Gerbert Asa Sener Quinn Texion Brigran Griffith's Stadium Ibal Tofirnamere Jack O'Sullvan Dan Perry Acer Jean Whiutr Iil Dlunjar Toniaville Slemuber Nal Ushington

Major Leaders in National League Game Report

A summary of the Aveast 15 game highlights in the National League notes major leaders and key plays. Breas and Lemria figures appear among the top performers, with brief mentions of team standings and notable statistics.

Breas LEM Genria

Golf Leaders In Status Row At Massachusetts Meeting

Boston August report details the United States Golf Association and the Massachusetts Golf Association aligning on rules and representation for an upcoming interstate team match. Mass attendees note eligibility issues and possible exemptions as organizers prepare the executive committee for the event.

Boston Nnnugert Aeterranaian Guy Geprenese Merbert Dane Hin Oats New England Massachusettx Magsiehinie Jay

Indians Defeat Beaumonts Exporters In Tight Match

In a rugged Friday game, the Indians edge the Beaumonts Exporters in a close contest. Key moments include early five-row play and notable spurt by Lin Shippers, with San Antonio as the site. The report highlights the teams’ scoring runs and the decisive late stretch that sealed the victory.

Anite San Antonio

Where They Play BATLIEWAY Feans Seanne

In a jumble of unreadable names and scattered venues, a schedule-like fragment hints at a series of matches or games across multiple locations. Teams and cities blur together with misspellings, suggesting a regional athletic card or coming events in several cities.

Curb's third baseman to return against Giants

Fragmentary notes show Curbs third baseman near return to lineup for game against the Giants with teammates hopeful. Details on date, location, and exact player status are unclear due to the damaged text.

Indian Box Tater Bake and Innings Pitched Report

A compact note details an innings pitched and player line items including Glover and Patel with two hits and a scoreless or limited outing. The fragment mentions women and a cricket like or baseball score context, but exact teams and places are unclear. Further readable names include Chan, Currin, and Ulan amid a jumble of garbled OCR text.

Tater Bake Wain Tag Vate ACRE Fionn Oui Lise Ddubet Nawatn Iy Glover Patel Its Duwiern Aif Ulan Halle

Sports Get Morell, Birmingham Chunks

The report details Morell as a right hander with Birmingham affiliations amid shuffled team names and new practice schedules. It notes recent adjustments, potential lineups, and upcoming play as squads prepare for the season.

Golfing Texas Doctor Wins Virginia Tourney

A Texas doctor captured a Virginia tourney in a tense final, defeating rival competitors as the event concluded amid flames of controversy and shifting standings. The winner, backed by strong play from local entrants, emerged atop a field featuring notable names from Maryland and West Virginia with decisive final rounds.

Texas Virginia Allan Penis Maphur Gall THM

Injury Ends Career of Free Lance Rider at Saratoga

An accident at a barrier during yesterday’s opening race ends the career of Anthony Pasxchama, a two year old Cree y Tunee mckey, after he was thrown from his mount Dark Gekdowt and suffered a broken ankle. Initial hopes for amputation were abandoned. doctors say Pasxchama may never ride again. Pasxchama had been riding with notable success in New Orleans prior to this season.

Saratogs N.Y Aus Appa Cntly Anthony Pasxchama Cree Tunee McKey Om Gam Unechnin Kepan Thiele New Orleana Xeneon Greet Wuccess

Chicago Polo Team Sets Sights On National Title

Chicago Polo enters finals in the Intercollegiate championship with Oakbrooks reaching the final for the first time, facing Milwiek of Pasadena while Pudena and Weinerlandtag teams also advance in an exciting season finale.

Chicago Oakbrooks Chicagi Milwiek Pasadena Calit Ptuudena Wrehici Bally Weilnendtag

Oakwood Ball Team Defeats Elmendorff

Oakwood wins a hard fought ind o baseball game against Elmendorff with final moments highlighted by umpire Thane Cheek and players Thwendort Any Htrawn and Marat Walker. Elmendorff’s Tigarn and Cone Catrad Cesicella also contributed, as the crowd roared at Bri day barking.

Asargagee Vthone Tabehall Cone Catrad Cesicella Elmendort Tigarn Briday Kcone Thane Cheek Eulatos LRA Thwendort Marat Walker Hiledge

Tilden and Hunter Reach Rye Title Round

Tilden and Hunter advance in the Eastern grass court championships at Ayr reaching the final rounds. Tilden beat Doeg 6-3 8-0 6-4 6-4 to seal a semifinal win, while Hunter defeated H W Austin 8-4 3-5 0-2 1-6 6-1. Final appears set with Palfrey and Greef in the women’s final and Apbell Jurrison upsetting Lott Doce in doubles.

Ayr N. 3 Big Till Tilden Krankunter John Doeg Bunta Monica Galif Tilden Doce Hunter H. W Enmny Austin British Star Doeg Senta Tilten Eervier Mochelle Experence Bnet Rummg Strake George Lott Chidane John Doce Berkeley Bell Dalian Texas Gregory Mangin Newark Brilio Ove

Georgetown Football Practice Set for Septembers Start

Washington Aug 17. Georgetown university grid practice will begin September 3 at Oceansy. After two weeks of preliminary training, Cash Lou Tuttle will bring his unit back to Washington for the opening game. Myron Palm, ex Penn Stater, to return as backfield coach. Coach Little also to name staff including Herb Kopf and John Da Grosa.

Washington B.C Georgestown University Oceansy Cash Lou Tuttle Myron Palm Penn Georgetown Geld Vonch Ane Sar Little Als will _nanin Herb Kopf Teffernon John da Grosa Colgate

West Chicago Juvenile Stakes Draw At Hawthorne

In Chicago Hawthorne hosts the Western Turf championship with 19 two year olds in the Chicago Juvenile Stakes. Top entries Cap ture Laher Kharawan and Warm Ktable Try Toa and IoI Champ draw early betting favor as rivals.

Chicago Hawthorne Qanrocay Laher Kharawan Belax Try Toa Iol

Switzerland Winner In Rifle Competition

In Stockholm Sweden Aug 17 the United States team finished second in the international rifle shooting championship with runner up mirrorsland myaden third. Almanmann and Martmann also posted strong scores, each at 111 points, in the optional rifle event at 200 meters.

IGLM Sweden United States Sean Mirrorland

Rosenbloom Defeats Negro In Ninth Round Knockout

Veteran New York light heavyweight Max Rosenbloom knocked out Len Williams in the ninth round of their bout at Rockaway as fans watched the fight unfold. The card also featured local updates from Los Angeles and Toledo, with multiple sports notes and roster moves.

Rosenbloom Ang Maxie Rosmibloom New York Len Williama

Hawthorne Race Night Yields Mixed Results

Frigid Hawthorne card features 1200 yard events with multiple horses including Xemile and 2 i and 4.35 times, plus 3.54 for Beer Market. Names such as Calatess and Old Cady appear among entries. 2-year-olds through older ponies compete in allowances and stakes with varied times and purses noted, creating a broad, busy program.

C. Dlegar Boy Mee Calatess Enviade Varmalse Tanl Woot Aulan Howgh Wee Palmer Old Cady James St My Bo Droné Mrecong Forearidge Uyclefralne Memite Ainith Lout Beth Myer Alun Vant Tohanng Bony Baal Mary McClains Tirlatnl Joe Marana Baroni Joe Wild Olive Shan Tung Michieen Hoytenn Juo Arn Dimie” Dissags Mannie Werkevenr RAGE FO Verdu Halbert Jonice Narfie Mezery Olilla Ayraudd Anna ‘Ran Tommy ‘Dayle Life Tm Milton Monza Maphatens Anta Wynn Rose Braith Inchatue Bir John Lady Me Fer Trace Germines Tile Mille Tima Neal Ayrnu Thrush Aveniteal Prince Bulka Jen Polyunmix Pride Emorrleond Warnoos Kaltg Tar Krancer Trark Clover

Whitmire Scribbles and Scratches In Odd Saturday List

A garbled OCR style local notice lists names and items such as General Grant, Aeden Brutus, and 4-Hendetta with scattered numbers and phrases. The fragmentary text references Chicago, sports terms, and various odd terms without coherent context or clear event description.

AL Baratoya Chicago Pefig Serer Sethzabeshella Grant Menorash Aeden Brutus Hendetta Tardies Ittecrateh Chird—War Eagle T—Hewall HC Acratend Mekuchee Inarien

American Legion Junior Baseball Results And Semi Finals

Eastern semi finals featured Ab Philadel Whin Cuiontonm Ta Mt Washington and New Britain Cannoneport Gann IT Pater won. Western semi finals included Minn Apo Ty Tampag Fin Western semi final Spring trial and Goldman Vort Tarnorer. South Atlantic tally lists Asheville 17 Richmond 14.

Homer Race Interplanet News Summary Shifts Stolen Mentions

Readable fragments hint at a sports race card with names like Wilson and Alexander and scattered league totals. The juggle of numbers and places reflects a dated record of results, standings, and affiliations amid unclear OCR.

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