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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1929

Page

4

Bi district basketball and football matchups spark interest

Los Angeles Heights and Sabine vie for regional bi district supremacy in Texas with Brownsville and Breckenridge-Amarillo clashes shaping state late round play. In Atlanta, Georgia Tech faces Georgia amid national bowls as South Carolina, Maryland and Southwestern Louisiana also schedule key games.

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Believe It Or Not Echoes in Baltimore Landmark

A 1909 Baltimore erection linked to John PR Bracy is cited, referencing Ripley Paton and a friend in a curious historical note about a notable figure or structure. The fragment notes the date and placing but lacks full context of the event or its significance.

Ripley Paten Baltimore John PR Bracy

Phelan to pick Big Ten stars for Qatar Middle Western squad

Chicago dispatch reports Phelan will select and direct an all-Oatar Middle Western team to play a Southwestern picked eleven in Dallas on December 21. James Pi Picias, Purdue coach, is offered the Washington coaching post and may confer in Seattle next week. Phelan, long at Purdue, played Notre Dame and starred on 1914 and 1920 teams.

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Boxing Benefit Show at Madison Square Garden Heads Tonight

New York boxing card draws big crowds as Jack Deanoer is named referee for the Von Porst-Phil Scott bout. The charity event, supporting the Christmas Feed chaired by Mrs. Willan Mantolph, received approval from the New York State Athletic Commission with plans for a three-man officiating crew.

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Strive to settle Carnera's real worth in Paris bout

STRIB FIGHTING. CARNERA IN FRANCE. Whether Primo Carnera is a real heavyweight prospect or mere theater may be decided by the Paris bout. The giant Italian returns to action in Paris today after the London fight on November 18 where he was stopped in the north round following a late point victory by his opponent.

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Grogan Defeats Glick in Welterweight Bout

Grogan of Omaha wins a decision over veteran Joe Glick of Brooks 1 in a welterweight bout in San Francisco. Glick mounted a rally after being down nine counts but Grogan’s early lead held. Preliminary results note Charlie Tabb of Mason City and Wright of Galva in earlier action. The London beat Duare in a separate Philadelphia card featuring heavyweights.

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Edwards-War Hero Awarded Medals and Honors

Yesterday's Explanations recounts Tan Edwards being voted by American Legion members as the greatest hero of the World War. He earned the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross after being wounded multiple times and leading a gun position against enemy forces.

Dan Edwards Tan Edwards American Legion Edwards Bayaneta Jontig Deme

Mr Tunney Admits It Was Quite Awkward Moment

Greenwich New York reports a frustrated Mr Tunney admits he felt awkward during a speech for charity. He explains the embarrassment arose from unfamiliar attire and the crowd’s responses. Mrs Tunney not present. Redheads decorate the 1026? Associated press dispatch notes failed coherence.

Greenwich Conn Tunney Helms New York

Jail for truckman who killed Lerian

Baltimore dispatch describes Walter Lerian death case in which a truck driver was sentenced to three years for killing Lerian by striking him with a building wall. The writeup notes federal and regional coverage and mentions REDS CAGLE REPEATS as a byline from New York.

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Easts Teams Fare Badly on Coast

Atlantic coast notes show Eastern teams struggling as Pittsburgh and others face setbacks in the season. Pittsburgh meets California rivals in Pasadena on New Year’s Day while Notre Dame eyes a larger margin against Southern California. Conference tallies place the East behind in key matchups with Michigan and Notre Dame strong in the Midwest, and the Pacific Coast holding a mixed record. The snow crown in Ottawa previews 1930 events with events in Canada and U S sports results listed.

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Injured Mat Ctar Gets Better After Fort Sam Houston Bout

San Antonio wrestler promoter Ralph W Hammonds lay unconscious briefly after a collision with Ate Coleman at Fort Sam Houston Friday night. Hammonds regained consciousness by Saturday morning and was taken to a hospital for X rays. Coleman recovered quickly and left the ring. The crowd, about 2500, saw Hammonds win the first fall before the fall due to the injury.

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Fight Card Roundup Shows Mixed Decisive Wins Across Cities

Newsreel of boxing results lists DPotenti stopping Kant tan in New Rochelle and Brice Flowers halting Kant tan. Numerous bouts feature knocks, including Murphy stopping Meredith in Toledo and Morgan outpointing Atherton in Indianapolis. Other outcomes include Glick losing to Grogan and Glick beating at Brooklyn, with several draws and outs in Des Moines and Davenport.

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Hammon Chosen Captain of SMU Mustangs Next Season

Dew Marion Hammon, tackle, will captain the Southern Methodist University Mustangs next year. He was elected at a lettermen meeting to succeed Choe Handers.

Daldas Marion Hammon Southern Blethodint University Mustangs Choe Handers

Washington U to Play Night Football Next Season

Washington University officials outline a 1930 football schedule with four to five night games. Night football was tested successfully in two games this year and was considered financially feasible. The plan calls for the fixtures to be arranged for next year.

Louis Gaimre Washington Xearan

Main Avenue High Schools Basketball Plan Derailed Pace

Report notes officials claim insufficient interest among Main Avenue High School students for basketball. Exposition rounds fail to attract, with underage diet comets and improvised practice spaces noted. Bill Hamilton warned he would disperse his squad if no court space is provided, as campus crowds overflow.

Asc Main Avenue High Hamilton

Indians' Prexy Makes Good Promise

President Homer Hammond of the San Antonio Indians of the Texan League pledged to clean up the club after taking control. At the Chattanooga minor leagues convention, Hammond has traded several players and announced new talent including Ad Shinkel, Francis Dorrell, Pete Lapen, Tom Eatil, Herman Sparks, Monk Edwards, Thorpe Hamilton, Andereon, and manager George Burne as potential outfield help.

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Still Argue Iowas Case In Reinstatement Plea

The Big Ten athletics committee debated Towns petition to reinstate the right to compete with Western Conference teams after January. Michigan, Chicago, and Minnesota opposed the plea while Wisconsin and Purdue favored reinstatement. Ohio State and Indiana stood uncertain as the committee planned further discussion among members.

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Tyson Tigers Seek State Title After Big Semi win

Tyson leading Waco Tigers, once seen as weak, beat Central of Fort Worth 12 0 to reach the state semi finals. Shiar Miller caught an 80 yard TD on the first drive, followed by Seley’s seven yard score after a Vigory punt return. Denton High defeated Marshall 20 14 to win Districts 6 and 7, with Grandstaff starring in a late surge and two Denton drives for TDs in the first quarter.

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Payne Takes Grid Honors in Texan Conference Title

Abilene Der reports Howard Payne college Felon Sackela defeated Simmiong university Cowboys 7 to 0 to win the Texan Conference football title. Yellowjackets briefly scored on a late run by Niga McClurver, but Cowhera dominated with most play near their own goal line and failed to punch it in at the end.

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Negro fighter done with Mexican bouts

Texan Pete Solla, a welterweight, worked as a doorman between fights and tried a Mexican bout. Juarez authorities fined him 22 pesos for not having gas, a sum the purse of $5 could not cover, ending his string of Mexican matches.

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Local High School Scores From Friday’s Games

Page Junior high 12 Hertis it Clara A championship Waco high 12 Kurt Wortt 0 Renton 20 Marshal 14 Robxtown 20 Meeville 0 Howard Payne 7 Ximninny 0 Fdna 16 Wharton 0 Canyon Tescher 26 Terns Teel Alaton 26 Canyon D Roscue 7 Midland Schofenburg 36 Seguin 60 Ktallinger 1) Stephen A Harlingen 13 Hinges 0.

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All Conference Team Picks From Southwest Conference

Texan Chelstian University’s champion Mooned Frogs dominate with four players. M. A. Tesa and Kaylor have two each, Arkansas claims nine on the All-Southwest team chosen by Gayle Ja hot Jr. The list names positions from end to quarterback, reflecting selections by coaches and sports writers familiar with the conference.

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