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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1929
Page
7
An unusual scene unfolds as a quip about a coachman with a mane less appears in the Tesug besque. The piece carries a playful, clipped tone typical of a local humor column.
The San Antonio Light announces a schedule shift for its annual statewide junior tournament now set for September 9 with qualifying on day one and match play over the next three days. The finals will close the event at a later date, with entries pouring in from Abilene, Dallas, Houston, Waco, and other cities.
J erneh Olver faced off in a regional semifinal as New Orleans edged past Waco 14 to 2 and Texas teams battled with Cerboni and Longhorn pitchers contributing. Oklahoma City and Little Rock posted a 4 to 3 win, while Atlanta and Asheville were knocked out in Eastern eliminations with Linden and Massie advancing to Wednesday mornings play. The final for the West region will be held Thursday to crown the champion.
The Lions clinch their tenth win and head toward one more game in the season finale. Tranenwbaium, Bere, and Anka pace the offense as Kindle carries the drive to breakthrough across the winning run. Teammates reflect on the late lead and prepare for a final matchup after defeating Midian Athletic.
The University of Texas athletic and ranching organization will retain its coaching staff for the season. Details are limited by the readable fragments, but the note confirms stability in leadership despite other regional shifts. The report references a meeting in Austin dated August with unclear schedule and participants.
Hob Couchiman once a long pitching career star and winning pitcher is now named to join the Veras brenit staff as an umpire in 1930. He recalls his era with pride and plans to return home to Wee Bona Oklahoma in winter.
The fragmentary report lists several teams and cities across the Texas and national leagues. Mentions include Dallas region sites, Philadelphia, New York, Shreveport, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Midland with unclear dates and match-ups. The text hints at a Tuesday schedule in a Western or American league context.
On August 20 at Forest Hills West Side Stadium the second round of the national women's tennis championship featured strong British presence with Miss Bailey and Miss Palfrey advancing. Notable matches included Miss Wills vs Miss Chapin and Miss Palfrey’s young form challenging veterans as the tournament moves toward quarterfinals amid mixed results for American players.
Laredo Aug 20: A horse show and arveral tacos will be held from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Fort MeTutesd. The Mexican army has been invited to participate in the event and there is growing interest in the program.
Baseball game recap with scattered names and plays. Early misplays and base actions noted as Senators defeat Indians in a multi-inning match.
The narrative recounts Art Thelan known as Shreveport sports figure gearing up for a Tangier game. It notes a near final score sequence and mentions players Waker Gloner and Caldwell, with references to Antonio and Tate returning, though many lines are garbled. The piece highlights injury concerns and lineup changes affecting the match outcome.
Kerrville Aus 28 The football training camp for Keleoiner Institute will open September 6 according to J J Delaney president of the institution. Thom Cone Final Gilstrap has been in Kerrville this week in preparation for the opening of the season. The first game is with the Twenty third infantry at Tort Kat Tingston in Kerrville on September a Tonasst Gilstenpy with 3 or 60 candidates expected to report: John A Guinn Texan university man We 0 Green at Daviduan entlage and Clen ent Dickes of Austin will be new assistants in football enacting. The Schreiner schedule for that year includes Twenty third infers of Wort Snin Houston September 20 September 27 Wrro nks field at Serevilles October 4 Blinn Memorial at Tren ham at Koreville October 14 View Lorin Junior college at Kerrville October 19 St Marys university at San Antonio October 25 Texas Coffee of Tine Art of Krile at Kerrville November 2 Rive Keexhe men at Toustan November Thyir university Freadown at Kerrville November 18 Meivburg Junior enttere at Edinburgh November 28 Su Hoss State Teachers college at Alpine
Bert Fry tours distant harbors seeking new adventures angling for whales and deep sea denizens. Accompanied by his wife he returns from a long Mexican trek with a fan trophy, a badger hide, and tales of a big game hunt.
The Twelfth Thield artillery wa ters defeated by the Ninth Iofantrs Monias 11 to 9. Drag abouts Qa, Fung, Frace and Young hurled for Ibrough boys, while Rinter yn Maanin pitched for the Artillerymen. Felts of the Twelfth slugged a triple and a homerun in three trips. Postel of the Ninth added a triple and two singles.
Damion Runyon reports on a boxing rumor circuit surrounding a Walker Lea title bout at Pine era. Spectators whispered about a planned six round war between contenders while Welker dominates early rounds and Talarico faces Far in a fierce bout at the Tomski stable with referee Pop Frayn breaking up a sixth round clash.
Stenley Rasmussen, 16, of Loseville, Dalif, who attended the Rockne-Warner football coaching school, is reported as the youngest mentor in the county. He was appointed coach of the "Bs" team, or 130-pounders, at Toreville High School and will begin duties next month.
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