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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

16

Shires Fields Will Coach Out Arthur Shires

Chicago dispatch reports Charles Arthur known as The Great will appear in five eastern and midwestern cities with $20,000 earnings. He signs for Detroit New York Buffalo St Paul Davenport and plans to fight into early next year. Jackie Fields to aid training. promoter Evin Mack arranging bouts with Al Spohrer while Shires back home eyes a Chicago return if schedule permits.

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Kellam Sets Midnight Ice Swim Challenge

Kellam cracked ice to swim during midnight hours on a race course near the riverbank. Rival Dore was absent, and Kellam faced gaps in coverage as spectators gathered on the frozen banks. The event featured Aubrey Burns and Vogt among a sparse turnout with limited playmates nearby.

Aelia Rott Dore Banksy Poe Wan Kellen Burns Sod the Great Vogt Telfam Tongent Janey

Aggies Weave Strong Pitching Core for 1930 Season

College Station Texas December 28 Aggie baseball opens with a deep pitching staff headlined by all conference arms Pelé Wendt and Tommie Mille. Freshmen La Jan d’ Tanter and Charlie Ligow join veterans like Mist Higginbotham guiding a large hopeful squad projected to form the backbone of the 1930 hurler corps.

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North Side Cagers Battle East Side for Second Place

The North Side Panthers face East Side Phantoms on Monday at Woodlawn Pike Court. The winner secures second in the league standings as the two teams vie for runner up behind the Tongue division leader.

North Side Cagers East Side Woodlawn Pike Court Coto Phantoms Panthers

Horton Smith Wins Santa Pasatimea Open Golf Event

Horton Smith edges a strong field to win the Santa Pasatimea golf tournament, collecting $400 first prize amid a field including Denny Shute and Lee Trevino era rivals. Final standings show Smith four strokes ahead of leaders with a 72-hole total, while Wood and other finalists earned smaller checks.

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Ice Hockey News From New York Dec 23

Thostun Braina boy progress ties rival list as they trounce the Chicago Blackhawks 4 to 1. Mou ton's triumph over Ottawa Friday boosts the Americans leaders to 24 points, seven ahead of the New York Rangers who hold second place in the standings.

Chicago Blackhawks Ottawa Mouton Raven New York Rangers

French favor open tennis tournament proposal faces debate

A meeting of officials from the federation discussed plans to reopen an international tennis event. The proposal outlines endorsements and potential changes intended to restore the tournament's standing and attract top players amid ongoing negotiations and policy considerations.

Army Gridsters Arrive for Stanford Prep for New Year clash

The Army’s weary gridsters, 150 strong, arrived at Stanford University California for a New Year’s Day battle. Coach Warren oversees the welcome as Stanford students greet the visiting team. The group plans a week of private practice focused on defense against air attacks, with Percy Taylor among the injured.

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Griffith May Get Shot At Sharkey in Florida

A chaotic boxing card outline shows Griffith facing Sharkey in Miami with top heavyweights from Cleveland to Chicago. Rival Jerseyites Paul Cavalier and Iarel Mays fight in a semi final while other bouts feature Tailor, Masteo, and Dalte with national schedulers listing multiple cities and matchups across Chicago Philadelphia and Los Angeles venues.

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Dempsey Calls Off Mixed Title Bout in Illinois

Promoter plans a championship clash at the Chicago Coliseum but cancels the mixed title bout amid ongoing negotiations. Dempsey signs with a rival lineup for the Madison Square Garden event, aiming to stage a separate showdown.

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Gerald Hayes Umpire Dies of Heart Failure

Gerald Hayes, veteran umpire in the Texan league and also an official in the Western and International leagues and the American Association, died of heart failure at his water city home Sunday. The Columbus Senators of the American association will train at Lakeland in spring, announced by President Jos B Care.

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Trojans Drill for Rose Bowl Tilt Against Panthers

Universal Service reports Southern California's Trojans prep for the Rose Bowl against the Pittsburgh Panthers. Coach Howard Jones plans a brisk scrimmage to study the Panthers' double wing attack led by All-American fullback Tom Parkinson while Toby Tansa pressures on both sides. The Panthers, arriving a week early, bring a large reserve squad with a spotless record and aim to test their depth before New Year’s Day.

Hs Universal Service Los Angeles Sily Southern California Trojane Indas Dutsburgh Panthers Howard Jones Pan- Toby Tansa Trojans Tom Parkinson Fanmhal Rim Nine Plass Parkinson California Tolay

Falcaro Crowned New Bowling King in Detroit

Joe Kakurna of New York led a weekly bowling event, defeating Scribner in six games with a 12,082 total pins. Neck-and-neck through the early frames, the final blocks swung to Falcaro as Hite and Wiley posted notable averages amid a tense regional showdown.

New York Joe Kakurna Trong Dae Scriener Detrnit Liece Tastwaht Takato Wir Scribner Herlliner Wetrui

Old Champion Meets New in Cue Match

In a special cue showdown here, veteran champion faces challenger Frank Taborski who lost last week in Detroit. The match continues through the week with ongoing throws and play.

Nalph Vernwapik Imlay Frank Taborski Mantch

Heinie Wagner to Manage Red Sox in 1919 season

Heinie Wagner has been signed by President for the Boston Red Sox to manage the club as the season approaches. The announcement lists Wagner’s former team mates, notes resignations and new rookies, and mentions Carrigai and Lub Quin in connection with the managerial change.

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Weekend Sports in Brief Pasedons to Madison Square Garden

Weekend sports items include Pasedons and Horton Smith Wing open golf, New York Jackie Fields, Young Thompson at Madison Square Garden, and events in New Orleans. Baseball notes mention Kil Carrigan replacing Kil Carrigan as Boston manager and Shires signing to meet Spohrer. Other items cite Moran coaching Catawba football, Penn over Indiana in basketball, and Murphy not defending indoor junior title. Bowling notes include Falema winning world title in 60 games.

Pasedons Oslif Horton Smith New York Jackie Dields Boston Garden Salisbury N. C Charlie Moran Catawba College Philadelphia Tndiana Penn Richard S Murphy Vitra Memphis Tony Lee Sandiers Clarence Saunders Clarenee Saunders Tigers Chicago Bears Ioan Falema Joe Rercbner

High squads to gall at football de aon

Port Artful, Texas, Dec. 23. The Yellowjackets and Creckenridge Tuckaroos prepare for a playoff to resolve a scoreless tie. School officials announced no playoff game will be held this season, citing practice break and ongoing snow disruptions.

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Chauca, 19-Year-Old Indian, Wins Race

Chauca, a 19-year-old Indian runner, won the 26-1 mile race at Burrfield California under the Fairfield Vallejo chambers of commerce event. He completed the grind in 2 hours 41 minutes with Indian teammate Jeter close behind at two minutes. Andy Mytra of the San Francisco Olympic Club finished third and Giovani Bertoni of the Union Sportiva Italia Vetus was fourth.

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Moore and Stewart Fight Monday Night

Memphis featherweight Pal Moore meets Louisville welterweight Jackie Stewart in an eight round Jai Alai Fronton match tonight in Chicago.

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