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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

9

Widow Tex Rickard Says She Is Penniless After Promoter Husband

Mrs. Tex Rickard, widow of fight promoter Tex Rickard, tells the New York American she is nearly penniless despite her husband’s reputed $1 million estate. She says she has earned less than $35,000 from settlements, expects little more, and must seek work to support her daughter Maxine. She criticizes supposed friends for chasing payrolls and notes assets include a $76,000 Miami Beach house. she also mentions a $200,000 dog track investment and potential claims but fears many will yield little.

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KAOWA Replica of the Human Face Displayed in Queensland

A peculiar exhibit titled Kaowa replica of the human face was found in Malayia, attracting curiosity in Queensland. Details remain sparse, but the novelty item is drawing attention for its lifelike features and value.

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Hyman Again to Manage Big Links Event

January 30 through February 3 marks the Hyman managed golf links event in San Antonio at Crackenridge Park municipal cover Sagain. The purse is tentatively 810,000 with first prize 1,500, and the event is staged as part of a broader Western winter golf program across multiple Open tournaments in California and Texas.

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Oklahoma pitcher Fay Vaile signs with Little Rock

Fay Vaile, a pitcher for the University of Oklahoma baseball team for the past three years, has signed to play with Little Rock in the upcoming season.

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Indians Jinxed In Dodgy Wordplay At Exciting Hurling Duel

A garbled game recap centers on an Indians miscue and a tight eighth inning. Bernie De Vivoros reports a 1-1 tie before Atreng arms Shrevenore drove Sin Antonio across in the eighth. Joe Giard vs Hap Collard pitched well, Cine allowed two runs in the ninth, and the Sports won. The teams meet again Thursday as Collard, formerly of San Antonio Romin, delivers an eighth straight strong start and Lofty spectators wonder about the strange ending.

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Where They Play: A Fragmented Schedule of Teams and Venues

Fragmentary OCR lists scattered team names and venues across cities and regions. It mentions Worth Wichita and Cincinnati among other places, with garbled town names and inconsistent punctuation, suggesting a damaged schedule or listing of games and locations without clear dates or matchups.

Texas League Box Scores Summary

Fragmented box score notes list teams Beaumont and Waco, with players Tilman Hanson Harrington Mallen Walkup and Pitch details. Mentions runs, hits, errors, wild pitches, and umpires. No clear single result.

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Buffs Edge Spuds in Ten Round Midweight Clash

Shane Brats Negro of Oakland defeats Georg Dixon of Portland to claim the middleweight title with a ten round decision in Oakland California last night.

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Major League Dream For Ispolis Prospective Hall Sandlot Legend

A promising early baseball talent from the American Association turns heads in his rookie season. Reports say the New York Giants offered a hefty sum to secure his services by season's end as he delivers a standout debut, while a pivotal game against Milwaukee sees late surges and missed opportunities in a tight clash.

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Barr Defeats Seeded Racket Star In Wisconsin Open

Aug 2, 1971 Wisconsin open tennis tournament saw Doc Barr, a veteran, topple seeded rival in the first round. Frank Broly of Des Moines outplayed Thelen the previous round, 6 3 6 2, as age and drive edged experience.

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Tolson Sought to Sub for Grimm

Universal Service reports Tolson sought to substitute for Charley Grimm, captain and first lineman of the Coby, after Grimm fractured a finger in the eighth inning. Grimm played through the inning, then was sidelined by swelling and a split bone near the left thumb, with World Series participation in doubt. Manager McCarthy wired for options as the Angels chase Pacific Coast lead and possible transfer of Slug Poteau.

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Campolo to Meet Scott in September Boxing Card

New York aug 22 Promoter Ihnabert Fugazy closes a match between Scott and Victoria Campolo for September 11 at Ebets Trial. The winner could face Max Schmeling upon his return to America later in September, with Schmeling arranging his affairs amid manager tensions and possible forfeits linked to his status.

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Flag Race Standings Across Texas Cities

Record shows standings including Wichita Falls Houston Shreveport Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio with values: 9: Seaurindt Houston 47, Wichita Falls 3, Dallas 31, and Fort Worth 19. The fragment lists multiple city entries and scores without clear context.

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Bell Playing George Lott in Newport Tennis Invite

In Newport Rhode Island BELL and GEORGE LOTT lead a field of six Americans one Englishman and a keen French player in the opening day of the Newport tennis invitation. Tilden looms as the center of attention with early clashes set against Mercur and Coen among others. Upsets highlight the day as Wilmer Allison falls to Young Coen in straight sets and Tell with doubles partner White loses to Shilds and Strachan.

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