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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1929

Page

17

Utility Park Chooses Site For City Baseball Final

The city league championship series moves to Utility Park after Garrett Field becomes contested. Public Service team from Roatter Park faces rival Missouri Pacific Sunshine Specials in a decisive third game as talks on a neutral site continue.

Burher Garrett Tility Dublic Servne Ten Vic Hebuthz Cl Aventeur Barrball Commission Garrett Fieet Roatter Park South San Aneronio Ray Keckesid Garret Field Ban Antonio Wichita

Roosevelt Rosebuds Win In Girl League Debut

The Roosevelt Rosebuds beat the Redskins 21 to 2 in a lopsided opener in the Girl Indoor League. Rosebuds players Finkey and Russell led with four steals each, while Macon contributed decisive drives and conversions amid a field marred by errors.

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Broadway Rangers and San Pedro clash in dramatic league tilt

Broadway Bangera rallied to beat the San Pedro Box Gulls 3 to 2 at San Pedro Alamond. Salts Steres Lenz and McDonsid doubled in the sixth for four runs. Lens earned his third win on a one hit game as Sacred Heart Woodlawn Tigers fell to Fenner’s pitching. Fenner hit a seventh inning homer with loaded ropes.

Broadway Rangers Yankeeex Ben Pedro Park Ben Guile Woodlawn Tigers Ano Pedro Park Broadway Bangera San Pedro Sacred Heart-Woodlawn Tiger Fenner Sacredeart Aces Bad

Fight Results From Across the United States and Canada

Boxing card results list multiple outpoints and knockouts across cities including Philadelphia Utica Boston New York Baltimore Toronto and other venues. Notable bouts include Gregoire outpointed, Dermtsey stopped, Diez outpointed Terard, Herrera outpointed Newton, and Davies outpointed Carpenters.

Philadelphis Busy Graham Utica N.Y Vide Gregoire Bosto Allies France Eddie Dermtsey Philadelphia Benny Tressita New York Fourie Adelman Jose Diez Hersaz Benny Terard Chicago

Prediction Sparks Debate On Champion Tennis Title

A garbled early note predicts that Sarah Palfrey of Massachusetts will attempt to defend the national tennis title. The fragment hints at a possible match outcome but is too incomplete to confirm specifics.

National junior rifle matches open at Camp Perry field

The opening day at Camp Perry for the national junior rifle championships draws 87 entrants from across the nation including 20 girls. Competitors aged 12 to 21 shoot 20 shots per position in prone, with finals Saturday covering prone, sitting, kneeling and standing. Police team matches feature ten squads from New York City Hartford Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania state constabulary.

Camp Perry Ohbin Jovenjke Eotrade Amour New York City Hartfort Iowa Pittsburgh Pennezlania State Constabulary

Tom Connally Bucks Cubans Clash at Garrett Field

The Gilera team faces the Bucks Cubans in a weekend series at Garrett field with two games scheduled Saturday and Sunday. Lineups feature many players and teams expected to contest in a crowded home stand.

Three favorites in Wrigley marathon event at LakeOntario

Toronto reports three favorites for the fourth Wrigley 15 mile Lake Ontario marathon. George Young Canada Ernest Vierkeetter Germany Georges Michel France top pre race odds. Prize money totals 35000 with 25000 to the winner.

Toronto Ont Lake Ontario George Young Canada Ernest Vierkeetter Germany Georges Michel France Jung Catallon Island Vierkeetter Miche

Singer Cuban Rest for Bout at Polo Grounds

Singer, Cuban rest for bout as plans to entrain for New York for Polo Grounds engagement. Reed trained horse almont linge ressis joins White Sulphur Springs prep. Almon 2 to 1 favorite in New York odds due to Singer bankrolls, Cuba’s Candy Kid undefeated in both amateur and professional events.

Hoolick Falls al Singer Pride Ang Eid Solan New York Polo Grounds Quuter Almon Cuba

Major Leaders In Aged Baseball News From Cuba And America

A fragmented historical sports column highlights leading hitters and managers with scattered references to Cuba, America, and notable teams. The piece mentions Am erican teams and the renamed Troupe as it sketches a snapshot of midseason standings and standout players, with sporadic names and events.

Homer Race Report From International News Service

Fragmented OCR text reports results and details from a race event with references to Mexico, Texas, and American participants. Key names and precise facts are unclear due to garbled input, but it notes times or scores totaling 48 and mentions teams or individuals, including an American entry and local location cues.

Bobby Jones Rejects $50,000 for Talkie Role

Del Monte, Aug 27. The national amateur golf champion Bobby Jones spurned a $50,000 offer for two weeks work in a talkie motion picture. Jones, staying in Del Monte while preparing to defend his title, refused the offer from producer Deste L Tasky. Joel Jones, a lawyer by profession, had also declined a $40,000 home offer from admirers in Atlanta.

Ban Prancisco Bulletin Thnng Bobby Donca Jones del Monte Here The Newegaper Deste L. Tasky Assags Gailer Atlanta Joel Layer Atinatg

Waco Takes in Welcome Sign for Rook Players

Waco Cubs owners complain of pro prospects crowding Katy Park for weeks. Manager Dell Pratt plans changes next year as the club shifts focus from farm hands to keep only one remaining pitcher, Ttnesell Lea.

Waco Wacco Cubs Sprive Dell Pratt Armonnerd Cubs Katy Park Cub Board of Strategy

Bowling notes amid chaotic local league activity

In a bustling bowling roundup, Lerdy Butter excites the crowd with a sharp start and over $60 earnings across two games, as Butler, Alves, and others shine for the Ford State team. Teague, Needters, and the Feeder squad receive praise for strong performances, while scheduled matches and more league results surface from Trade centers and city venues.

Teague Butler Ford Slatfel Barbera Enorts Inrtamma Szerte Guteida

Barnum Takes Symons Lead In Annual Galt Tournament

Barnum gains ahead of Symons after fierce heats in the Xom ene annual galt tournament. Qualifiers include Bernwin, TF Renee Moming, and Melton Arnett with strong showings. Howard Paedsetty and Diven also advance. Multiple runners posted notable times as the field narrowed toward the next round.

Bernwin Renee Moming Howard Paedsetty Tw Brake Loreing Soung Tin Heat Betes Ae Aid Melton Arnett le Phortpean Tre Ton Diven Pearee Gesterlay Vmrs Sidney Dncke Ann Helly Awi Mane Sumlae Ste Berner Alt

Southworth Success With Redwing Clug

Southworth records a win with Redwing Clug as Bea Bit No and Bee Pin-Hilly Pouthworth are mentioned with manager Wietenenner Heanem. Fernight and Souder sign on, while Hiredwings join Btreheider's fret. The club, from St Louis, has shown progress since Jolie y BAY Mokvehrie era. Ralf gauges trout in the Trepnational Teagan.

Bea Hilly Pouthworth Wietenenner Heanem Fernight Souder St. Louis Joliey Bay

Jones Breezes Around In Easy Seventy Three

Del Monte California August 27 UNS Those who aspire to the event crown of Hobby Junta were somewhat taken aback today when they learned the Georgian minsed round over the Pebble Beach course yesterday and carded a neat 73 one over par for the course. Shooting one over par on the Pebble Beach course he considered quite a feat for only one golfer has shot the course in even par Dobby sank every putt but one and that stopped short of the hole by four inches.

del Monte Calif Hobby Junta Serterdas Mer Dobby

Golden Spurs Won by Jockey Schutte at Hawthorne

Jockey Henry Schutte left Chicago for Saratoga taking the golden spurs. He scored 19 wins at Hawthorne, besting W. Smith and F. Holbert to claim top rider honors for the meeting. Also Kerrville tournament wrap: Remville beats Giants 2 to 1 as Marlox fans 11 with four hits.

Golden Spurs Schutte Chicago Jocker Henry Behutte Hue Saratoga John Schaik Chicago Suniness Slen Sue W. Smith F. Holbert Remville Giants Kerrville Tournex Cerita Predricksburg Giants Marlox Hollmig, S

Cubs Begin To Think Of Series

Chicago August 27 F A remain of 43 4.2 games over Pittsburgh caused President William Veeck to say the Cubs are in the race. He ruled out extra bleacher seats along the street adjacent to Wrigley Field. About 19 000 more fans would be accommodated by spending 40 000 on outside seats, with the club not receiving more than half that amount back. Applications to the Cub office are being returned as received.

Chicago Pittsburgh William Veeck Cube Gerlee Cickete Cubs Cub

Tolar to Keep Austin A C Position At Junior High

Tolar, former athletic director at Senlergumio High School, returns from Wisconsin to deny reports he would resume coaching at San Antonio Junior High. Brewer stated no coaching slot remains for Wright Tiley. Alva Thoggs considers attending Georgia Tech. Westens Association listing includes Shawnee, Fort Brith, Independence.

Tuck Tolar Senler Gumio High School University of Wosconsin Bon Antonio Junion BR. Hi Dick") Brewer Brewer Wright Tiley Brackenridge High Ti Ia Ales Alva Thoggs Georgia Institute of Technology

Campolo to Fight Scott in 10 Round Heavyweight Bout

Promoter Fugazy signs Vittorio Campolo to meet Phil Scott in a ten round heavyweight bout at Ebbets Field in September or October. Schmeling’s return to the U S. is awaited. Scott and Campolo to share 25 percent of gate receipts. Fugazy faces contract issues with Schmeling.

Msj Max Schmeling Humbert Fugazylina Vittorio Campoto Grat Armentine Phil Scott Ebbetsfielhe Mve Achel Gustave Lenevy Compulo Chinttey Johnston Scolt

West Texas League playoff to start in Coleman

A seven team playoff for the West Texas League will open in Coleman on Thursday, with Midland the second half champion. The series begins after travel days, with games set for Midland on Saturday Sunday and Monday. Also noted is a marathon at Corpus Christi to Rockport next Sunday with $173 in purses.

Coleman Teras Ufy West Texas Mid-land TL. Snodgrass Tengie Mid+ land Corpts. Complegnaisti Texas Cothus Carigti Hart Corpus Christi Hockport Pels

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