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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

Page

9

Daly to fight Shires in comeback bout at city arena

Dan Daly of Cleveland seeks revenge on Act Shires in a planned Monday night boxing match promoter Jim Mullen books at a downtown venue. Daly accuses Shires of cowardice and Blackburne’s past injuries, while Shires trains in a downtown gym with sparring partners to prepare for the bout.

Chicago Dan Daly Cleveland Lane Blackburne White Sox Daly Bay Act Shires Divckburne Woackbiurne Gri Daly Jim Mullen Sly Adeck Blackburne Shirea Blackburna Shires Polinkedt Boxer Annares Waxparring

Player Market Transactions From Chattanooga And Beyond

National baseball season moves from Chattanooga and other global markets include pitchers Carroll Yerkes and George Anider, infielders Jimmy Cronin and Eddie Kenna, and outfielder Wally French. Trades involve Philadephia Athletics, Mort Worth from the International League, and managerial appointment Albert Taifield at Grand Taul.

Carroll Yerkes Jimmy Cronin Wally French Philadelphis Athletics Portland Firebert Letty MehaHes sGeorge Anider Newhall Matec Athletics Des Sininep

Memphis buys FlashKamper at tense meeting report

A garbled meeting note reports Memphis acquiring FlashKamper amid a National?ernation of Professional Tennis leagues event. The item mentions a Mr. Ervin Bails and a Tennessean context with unclear phrasing and profit reference.

Ervin Bails Lexx Iengme Waa

Night Baseball Proposed To Reach Nighttime Fans

Dec. 4, in Des Moines Lee Kalier, president of the Moines Western league ltd, argues night baseball could solve mass attendance issues by opening games to the working class and financial institutions. He suggests using night games to attract more money and broaden appeal, with plans considered for Des Moines next spring.

den Moines VPI Ieuana Lee Kalier the Moines Western League Ltd Kiker Kinler Moines

Petitioners Seek Use of New San Antonio Gym

Nearly 500 basketball players in San Antonio request access to the new Wandinci Gym for practices and games. City recreation director Ketbaly outlined hours for league and independent teams, with twelve groups and freelance clubs filing petitions. About 308 boys would be helped, and officials aim to accommodate most by staggering schedules.

San Antonio Jessie Hinsaeri Vie

Two Games on First Nights Card Open City League

The opening nights feature two games with a schedule split into National and Silver divisions. Officials announce Thursday and Friday events at Fort Lang Vonston and Woodlata gym to complete the big state competition slate. The St Johns and other teams headline the Thursday doubleheader with early starts around 10 o clock, followed by a second session Friday evening.

Sonior Neve Woodlata Geno Arne Viecireuit Fort Lang Vonston NaGentl Vay Starig It & O Elook Givis Ojyy Tenga Pepe

Baseball Players in Minors Report at Convention

The National Association of Baseball Leagues holds its convention with reports that 27 leagues qualified last year while one did not start. A total of 21,000 players were employed nationwide, and various disciplinary actions and arbitration discussions dominated the sessions as officials reviewed fines and eligibility.

Tron Tohor Wartel Neceetney Ani Lenasncer National Association of Drefrasipnn Way Firewell California State Leaguh China Pecerlarx SOO Givdes Teynearting Vor Naticoml Avnocladion Belegravwr Secretars Filia Moe Gontada Morehan Goia H. M. Seaton George Virorcer Manchester Frond Haselol William TE Southworth Hochester Alvermith Peeshlent Sexton Memibera Alga Bearmm Serterday Molds Soa McCarthy Chicago Cibe Pittalireh Dburbing Grimes Penglon

Ah, Another Milestone On Civilization's Path

Gene Tunney recounts a voyage aboard the steamship Vulcania with Mrs Tunney returning from abroad. They visit Miss Vulcania in Pola Istria on Thanksgiving Day and book passage home. Neptune stirs rough seas, leaving the voyage cold for four days, praising the ship’s construction and service.

Gene Tunney Vulcania Mrs. Tunney Miss Vulcania Pola Istria Neptune Halcyon Hercules

Fight Results From Several Cities Across Ring Showdown

A chaotic report lists scattered bout outcomes with many misspellings. Names like King Tut Mine Anole Joey Karfmar and Mikey O Haea appear alongside cities such as New York Saint Louis and Indianapolis. Several bouts end by points while others note knockouts, though details are unreliable due to OCR errors.

St. Louis Kaldie Shea Chicago Young Montreal Providence King Tut Mine Anole Joey Karfmar New York Low Terry Jimmy Hackley Todlanapolis Pete Sonelol Norway Sarmy Farber Bolly Mite Vincent Snockes Spain

Triple C Midgets Open With Big Win Over Sacred Heart

The Triple C Midgets defeated Sacred Heart 38 to 2 in a hard fought opening game. Sulak led with 20 points, Salinas added 2, and the team seeks more games as they prep for next match at the Wondlawn lake pavilion on Saturday at 2 PM.

Triple C Nrison Trenley Burred Meare Anan Sulak Seniseeum

Big Six officials prepare for tense weekend meeting

Kansas City dispatch reports athletic directors, coaches and faculty representatives will gather weekend to discuss alleged solvency and potential disputes over scheduling and policy amid hopes for a peaceful routine session.

Kansas City Dirwlore Sexson Tomorcow

Three teams tied in six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden

On December 4 11 the sixth day of the six days bicycle race at Madison Square Garden saw three teams tied for the lead Georgiti Debnets Sprava Ver Teithery and Letourner lessardle. At that hour they had pedaled 063 Tyiten oni lopa silver At CLATOIRDS. A bird hunters meeting at the Hom Antonio gun club hosts an opening practice and a regular shoot starting at 8:30 Wednesday afternoon.

New York Itd Madison Gquare Garden Fonnil Lea Georgerti-Debnets Spra ver-Teithery Letourner-lessardle Clatoirds Antonio

Gymnastic Exhibition Dec 11 Promises Varied Acts

A large gymnastic exhibition is planned in the Citr T. MLO mansion on Wednesday December 14 featuring boxing, wrestling, apparatus routines, and a basketball game. The program includes vaudeville acts, novelty relays, and mass writer demonstrations by the senior and junior leaders' corps, with wrestling and bar specials plus a five-minute exhibition of Duman prrowhi.

Citr T. Mlo. A Lendere Vaud Frill Acde Tethy Geuthere Schelpe Juhn von Sated Garces Ly Dixon Repler Leiter Bauer Seour Jewlera Pataliel Boss Leaner Jehogon Jobogie Miller Seoul Yan Beechen Starry Monantan Negier Balers” Gorps

Cochranes All Star Team Dominates Baseball Honors

Unanimous selections crown Mickey Cochran of the Athletics as catcher on the World’s All-Star baseball team chosen by Sporting News. The lineup includes Simmons, Wilson, Turnshaw, and Grimes among others, with several players earning overwhelming votes. Pitching staff boasts a .740 team era and ten wins by the pitchers.

Athletics ST. Louis Dee Hases St. Louie Vulea Eneb Jenga Tyro Pitebves Grinces Mickey Gortrane Chimnpin Philatelphia Athletion Vf Ble AC Simmons Toth Tack Wilson Chicago Utuba Tenth New York Yankees Jimmy Fost Philadelphia Athletice Flrat Kane Togeen Christus Phidge Cuba Mle Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates Travis Jackson New York Giants Bhortatap Mickey Cochrané Enleher Tufts Grove Surleigh Grimes Uc Pilchers Lesime Foxx Bill Terry Giants Grimess George Turnshaw Atlelies Nck Wilson Sporting Newe Harnaby

Missouri City Union football team scorches rivals in five games

Misouri Citte Vnion football team opened a tour with a string of five games, scoring four touchdowns across the stretch. Critics say the squad has shown strength against smaller opponents and challenged stronger foes in the Missouri Valley.

Monihelatt Vatoe Uollege, Olaciers Miszouri Citte Vnion Fietball Eneti Aero Amall Colos Mimsouri

St Marys Named West Representative for Moraga Team

The West Moraga team from St Marys is set to represent the region in Pasadena. The squad, led by Lonard and Coolball players, holds an almost perfect record with only one loss and one tie, and university officials expect them to be a strong West Western Conference contender.

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Cold Weather Boosts Coast Duck Shooting

Cold weather doubles the game for epokamen who Sika duck oil geese hunting along the coast. Bob Couchman, famed for shooting prowess, visits Ann Tonya from St. Charles Tay club, after duck season opens. He bags his limit of ducks and six big white Berge.

Bob Couchman Bia Ott Ann Antonia St. Charles

Dallas Sportsman A M Jones Dies In Nichone Gist

A M Jones of Dallas a noted sportsman died two weeks after illness. He was survived by his wife and two sisters Mrs WE Hay of Fort Worth and Me Te Tsin, with his father C Ui Jones of Tulsa. Local reports note his association with WildGards bovine events and his prominence in regional sports circles.

Tadlas Dee Aller Naessoof Alfred Jus Dallas Nichone Gist Wight Jone Wins Thexiow Ral WildGards Gsira Amir Sil Vhisapian Duneliace C. Ui, Jones Tulsa Mrs WE. Hay Farr Worth Me Te Tsin Bnteaver

Allstar Card For Friday Wrestling Promotes Bout

Promoter announces an all star wrestling card for Friday night at Port Sim Winston, Oregon. Ansth Siammonds plans a main event one fall bout with opponents yet to be decided while Oreste Vaduili and Puuund nit are listed and Zack Christie faces Papons in a non windy match. Abe Coleman is billed in a entice bout with promoter Rammenel.

Ansth Siammonds Enrit Port Sim

Texas Wolf Hunters Gather at Cotulla Meeting

Latulla Texas Dec 4 Judge W Ot Murray Floresville presided over the Texas Wolf Hunters Association annual meeting and field trials in Cotulla. Wake elaborate plans were outlined to entertain a large crowd of visitors through Wednesday to Saturday with LaSalle County chairing the committee.

Texas Cotulla Latulla W Ot Murray Floresville Texas Wolf Hunters LaSalle

LerMond and Osborne to Australia for Indoor Season

LerMond and Osborne, two Illinois athletes, are set to travel to Australia for a training period in December and are unlikely to return before April, causing them to miss the Anethas indoor competition. Evidence suggests they plan to fence or compete in outdoor events while away.

Tayston UPI Lee Ler Yun Tome Alae Miler Australia Harold Osborne iLinois A Company Him Aikely Apri Anethas

Squadrons 51 and 62 Basketball Winners

In a Tuesday night Army X court game the Fiftieth Squadron 51 defeated Squadron 62 as Kelly Geld led scoring with 104 points while Spok Eleard and Dame Chance contributed key plays. Referees were W. J. Prealy and Louis Munznett with Herrington and Nell as timers.

Kelly Geld Beta Shell Lola Frager West Point Chaptain Spok Eleard Tyraghs Dame Chance Deteeley Telly Fifty- Tits Squadcan Caliher Roberts Wil Jigme W. J. Prealy Louis

Mueller and Rioux Matched for Dec. 13

Derivation from der Aa Hein Murller, a new and impressive weight import from Germany, will start his second season in December 1a meeting the Fronel-Crimilian in a 10-roni seat windup to the Rael Shiiro-But Va for Bittle at the Clee Readium.

Omcago Hein Murller Gerwinar Clee Readium

13 Peacocks Get Letters at Peacock Military Academy

A misread OCR piece lists cadet names and positions as 13 peacocks receive letters, noting football team roles like captain and center. It references upcoming matches and multiple student athletes with roles such as back, guard, tackle, and ends.

Uoneh Téissier Peanock Montbers Hie Egrad Ann Niegeerssfut Rena Avaie le San Margis Audsdeay

OBrien Football Official to Quit After Decade of Service

Dr Faldle Orion, a nationally known football official, announces retirement from officiating after a 40 year career. He has officiated college games and intends to devote full attention to his profession as he steps away from the gridiron.

Hoss. Ber Faldle Orion Tuilay Colluse Gelillroxs

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