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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1929

Page

13

Brackenridge Names Kellam New Athletics Head Coach

Claude Kellam, former San Marens teacher's college athlete and Mission high school football coach, is named head coach of athletics at Brackenridge High School. He succeeds Wright Riley, who moves to the San Antonio junior high system. Bob Utman will fill Kellam's Mission post, with Puckett left to lead Brackenridge baseball.

Claude Kellan San Marens Mission Brackenridge High School Wright Toady Brackenridge Atoll Cannon Mission Wellam Bmiesion Drockenbridge High Boby Uitman Eeason Peiterek Military Academy Cannan Tram Sid Hardin Mission Public Schools Wellang Tesas Weathern College San Marcos Brackenridge A. Minor Puckett Mstsilant Brackenridge Brackenridge Eagles Bellon Say Wakeur San Angelo Veigh Hie Ban Marcos Locus Itara San Benito All Kellan Dora Degin Hartley Gary Kellam Tarnes Burnett Baring Ner Austin Ruby Cannon San Antonio Drackenridge Fenix Ball Sensin Av Inmisiagee del Rio Conbiss Ndrpeident

Dallas Calls On Indians Saturday in Series

A battered recap of a baseball set between Dallas and Shreveport Indians highlights a 4-3 win by the Indians on Tuesday. The article notes a doubleheader planned for Saturday and Sunday, with Wichita Falls three games away, and details late scoring pressure as Tate and Schacht, Hill, Merers, and Filppen contributed runs while Queon and Mitchell pitched in relief.

Indiana Shreveport Fenlay Teue Nentalise Fort Worth Waco Long Road Tin Jim Chaplin Bhreveport Tring Slanager Art Phelan Lnte Vnte Swin Caine Tate Tobin Lo Schacht Hill Broan Schacht Merers Filppen Tiny Queon Williamenn Mitchell F. Sours Moore Bisqnott Marina Barnabe Mellans Vikare Harman Dallas Sataox Sunkiney Virgie Stuck Dieckerty Eisenatt Woswnthal Hye Koma Winrwicks Bares En Bulle Vinere Dickerman

St Edward's to begin fall football practice Sept 10

St Edward's University coach Al Garafiny announced fall football practice will start Sept 10 with candidates reporting for the eleven. The Saint mentor will have veteran Barkfield returning but faces a shortage of material due to graduation. captain Dave Fagard may be unavailable due to scholarship views.

Austis al Garafiny St. Edward's University Barkfield

Cubans Set for Four-Game Series With Bulls

The Han Luin Cuban AN-Sinta prepare for a four-game series against the Houston Mack Thumloes starting Saturday through Monday at Garteffeld. They beat the San Antonio Flack Indians seven to nine this week and aim to take at least three of the games. Fort Worth note: Ton Jorbaritt, a semi pro outfielder, left for Denver to join the Fort Worth club at Beaumont.

Houston Mack Lombardi Minscats Fort Wortit Ton Jorbaritt Fort Worth Denver Beaumont

Unclear text fragment lists multiple venues and teams

Fragmentary OCR shows a string of city names and matchups across leagues with garbled team names and dates. The readable items include Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and mentions of Friday events, but no coherent report or outcome to confirm.

59 Girl Swimmers Seek Share of $15,000 Award

In Toronto a group of 59 female swimmers contend for prize money during the Wrigley ten mile marathon on Lake Ontario. Competitors include Ruth Tener of Dens, Agnes A Tresia Chester of Tang Istius, Dorothy Wilmee of Seal de th, and Vita Toronty famed sprinter Vivittyyite Toronty. The event offered a total purse of $15,000 with top placements expected to earn substantial sums. The race covered a five-lap course, completed in just over five hours in 45 degree winds.

Fe Star Lake Ontario Wrigley Fellerst Ethel Hertle Maratha Novelius Olive Ghatterdam Anne Benoit Holyoke Mass Pretty Maid Dorothy Widmer Seattle Toronto Atnritog Atuatur Athena Line Were Conredes Cannes Oriicceains Tormer Seattle Piel Vivittyyite Toronty Ty Migs Horup Ruth Dens Ver Dane “Phos Tene Hanite Anon Prilire Syoud Ne Thins Amiranther Ronicnipes Rilly Men Mvelyn Armstrong Detroit Ahan Gaerick New la Winutes Walter Outacia Depres

SportLights: Texas league pennant talk and shifts in Dallas

Sportswriter Harold Scherwitz surveys the Texas league race and Dallas club moves. He notes key teams like the Rangers, wind of managerial changes, Wasne Wille’s $3500 purchase, injuries, and the impact of pitching and hitting on the pennant chase. He also mentions Dallas and San Antonio moves, league-wide speculation, and expected football ties with Austin College.

Meadows Shuts Out Beaumont in 5-0 Victory

Meadows blanked Beaumont 5 to 0 with strong pitching and defense. Riviere contributed a double and notable plays, while Akers drove in runs as Meadows held Beaumont to limited baserunners. Umpires Donohue and Dernelly presided.

Meadows Beaumont Twas Wass Mwangon Vaden Halin Hye Riviera Riviere Double Akers Elly Ing Tn Uirkaw Malton Donohus Dernelly

LaMorte Wins From Champion In Tranad Fight

Netw ork youngster LaMorte defeated Corporal Tary Schwaris of New York in a Tranad main fly weight bout. Schwaris held by the New York boxing commission as champion and Frankie Gonaro is recognized by New Jersey. LaMorte weighed 117 pounds and battled to secure rounds with referee Gene Homan noting LaMorte won the match. Schwaris faced danger in rounds nine and ten but maintained ring control per judge.

Warnie Smith Fight Postponed In Independence Kans

Warnie Smith’s boxing card in Independence Kansas was postponed as officials require a strict pre bout physical examination after a recent failure. Secretary Swalie Edswolds announced Smith passed a medical screening but will not be cleared to fight until a formal Oklahoma bout opportunity is resolved.

Independence Kan Warnie Sunt Oklahope Kansas Aischold Wak Lere Todas Swalie Edswolds Commission Tineka Hat Smith Kensas Pittyburgh Zecretiey Smith Brosiously Bart Afasou Aimiess

Alamo Bank Ball Team Takes Revenge In 4–2 Win

Alamo Nationals champions of the Bani league avenged a prior defeat by Beaty’s team with a 4 to 2 victory. Cealy Werel held opponents to eight safeties as his teammates pounded Beaty for 17 hits. Nas tor homered twice in four at bats, driving the day’s offense, while Mueller added a run batted in and two singles.

Cealy Werel Beaty Nastor Mueller

Four-Side Loop Sunday Schedule For Cuba Southsiders Game

The Four Site league lists a Sunday showdown between Cuba and Southsiders at Woodlawn Lake. Spitia will pitch for Cuba and Mendez for the Southsiders. Spica leads with strong season record as early game details emerge.

Athletina Cuba Woodlawn Lake Dismond Y'Clocl Spitia Mendez Spica Dap Stevek

One More Day at Hawthorne Scene Report

Hawthorne event coverage notes a Monday transfer to Tuco Field and a meeting at Abegay with the Tinta hand cap. details include a September 7% high level and a fort Dearborn match closing rating. The text describes a baseball or sports context with unclear names and dates, emphasizing transfers and schedule highlights.

Chibagh. Ang Samard Dearborn Ita Sratite Chivnge Monlay Tuco Abegayi Tinta

Leavenworth Polo Team Reaches Final

Leavenworth's polo team advances to the final of the United States championships after a decisive 120 to 5 victory over Hore Benning Ga. The Kansas entry built a commanding lead, with Mak Rashard Cred and Tirhert McClure among top scorers. Oak Brook DaPage of China and the Midwickers of Tanadena, Calif. face tax postponement today. final slated for Sunday.

Chicago Oak Brook-DaPage Chines Midwickers Tanadena Calif Gise Onies

Cubs Acquire Tolson in Major League Trade

Los Angeles deal brings in Tolson for Chicago as Tolsen replaces injured Gritam. Morne, a right-handed pitcher, is released by the Dodgers amid financial moves.

Los Angel Keely Morne Los Angeles Tpaeitin Coast Chicago Cubs Charles “Lins Tolsen Cest National Aqua Club Chanlie Gritam Jofielder

Dickerman Becomes Free Agent After Cuban Release

Pitcher Leo Dickerman, released by the Cuba after the Dallas-Waco game, becomes a free agent per league rules. The move follows the Thursday release and standard seakau terms allow him to sign with any club.

Dickerman WACO UPI Leo Dickerman Cuba Miscanraet Seakau

Cook Hunt Contest Ends In Draw Between Noted Boxers

Obie Ang Th Hahe Hund, southwestern heel weight champion, and George Cook the Australian slugger fought ten rounds in a contest that ended even despite fluent action from both sides.

Hund George Cook Judea

Sixty Likely entrants in unitor tourney at Willow Springs

Sports editor reports intense local interest as Practicians prepare to defend their statewide junior golf championship at Willow Springs Golf Club in Bewender West-clags cane. Thomas J. Tijzan, Willow Springs fan, anticipates tough field and close competition through Saturday tense buildup.

Densi Shi Antonis Light Willow Springs Thomas J. Tijzan Jasoul Mashie-Wieldere Ami Bret Lourmamenty Sones Sat Wiley Armist

Weissmuller Title Sought in San Francisco Meet

The national 40 yard free title is expected to be won by Weissmuller as senior outdoor championships begin in San Francisco. Notable contenders include Clarence Tone for Outrigger Canoe Club and Carl Strventon of Olympic Club, with Spence and Crabbe among other top entrants in multiple events.

San Francisco Johnny Weiss Ting Arvexsen Merme P Weissmuller Clarence Role Outrigser Canoe Club Tone Lula Austin Clayn Houlstwood A Philadelphia Larenve Crabbe Tek Inder Edward Shence Ansking Xenr Ninomil Reg Yong Sll Mickel Biles Tes Angeles A al White Athens Club Oakland Elusolt Kully Vhrundscit Athens Clan Herbert Marsh Tollywood A. G Ror Havner Fairsnot Club Boo

Clear Owner Of Racehorse

Tattersall service from Chicago reports Hawthorne stewards exonerated We Trenton owner and A J Daniely after a Wednesday race. Investigators found no improper petting or sponging. they concluded the activity was by a few rude parties, not the mounted stable.

Tattersal Service Stewnaras Ak Hawthorne Trenton A. J. Daniely Horee Click Stewaren

Canadian Open Golf Brings Lone Competitor to Jasper

The report notes Canada’s lone contender in the Jasper event with Nita Tiny favored to win the Canadian amateur title. It lists advancing players Eddie Toil Gardiner White and J C Corkran as American entrants, while Vancouver’s F L Wood is among local hopefuls. Thompson appears in top form as the tourney unfolds.

Jasper Nita Tiny Candiian Dominion Bexin Eddie Toil Gardiner White New York J. C. Corkran Philadelphia FL Wood Vancouver Wealo Cannan Trelank Favoret Quish Frank Thosworen Thompson

Bobby Jones Leads Practice Round Ahead of Amateur

Bobby Jones played a practice round Thursday at Los Amelie to gear up for the national amateur championship. The Atlanta native, preparing for the event, shot a 74 in variable conditions and signaled readiness for the Amateurs.

Bobby Jones LOS Amelie Atlanta

Godfrey Suspended for Fouling Hawkins

Los Angeles Aug 2 A boxing note reports Godfrey suspended for fouling Hawkins. The event involves Fantina and Refrise Tentey Melleath with the state boxing commission discussing the bout.

Godfrey Hawkins Los Angeles Wsi- Crone Aidat Werre Acho Angel 15 Ants Nevision Tdng Fantina Refrise Tentey Melleath Mandayo Discues

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