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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

17

Dempsey Sharkey Talks Hold Out Boxing Deal

Newswire style summary notes Dempsey and associates courting Schmeling versus Sharkey for a world heavyweight title fight. Talks center on Atlantic City or New York venues, with Garden and Polo Grounds as possible sites. Prolonged negotiations hinge on Schmeling’s price and opponent arrangements amid boxing circuit power brokers.

Davis J. Walsh Storte Wilter New York Awart Broadway Eight Club Lum Jack Bharker Mas Schmeling Uyst Gammer Jack Dempsey Charles A Stoneham Polo Grounds Madison Square Garden Sharkey Miami Dad Bill Luffy Schmeling Atlantic City Dhet Bebmeeling Atlantic Cir Sherker Besqui Sehmeling Dejana Bharkes Attucke City Taylor ‘Ead Goods Bevgal Stadium Philadelphia Mowever PSU Rouars Philip Dempsey Luffy Stancuam Jacob Oveu

Corpus Stars Fall Twice to Nomads in San Antonio trip

The Corpus Christi Elks lost twice to the Nomads during a San Antonio trip, dropping the first game 39 to 29. The setback left the Elks with an even split in the two game series and in their six game touring schedule. The Elks had earlier posted wins over Schreiner Institute and two other opponents, while Nomads featured Jonrs as top scorer with 10 points. The lineup included Elles, Corpus Christi Glory, Olive, Jones, and Deberer among others.

Noranda Corpus Chineli Elka Asterlain Woodlawn San Antonio Nomads Alen Elks St. John’s Lutherans Schreiner Institute Toave Kerrville Kingeville Javelinan South Texas Callope of Arts and Industries Perhans Ad Dietzel Ernter Olive Jones Deberer McCarley Phillips

Grid All-Star Teams Work Smoothly

In San Francisco on December 23, 44 top gridiron players prepared two solid, fast squads for the New Year’s Day Shrine benefit game. Coachs praised the smooth teamwork and quick adaptation as players from across the country clicked into coordinated plays. West squad added Oklahoma end Tom Ciscrebibl to complete its roster.

San Francisco Husky Frote el Dinwatich Manches Kant Weet Westar Tom Ciscrebibl Brilliant Oklahone

Aschanpions Play TT Advice From Abe Espinosa

The text presents golf guidance from Abe G. Espinosa a prominent figure and 1928 Western Open champion. It covers slicing causes improper club face alignment pivot issues left hand position and hand placement on the grip. It explains how to adjust grip thumb placement and consider pivot timing to reduce slice and improve contact with the ball.

Abe G. Espinosa America Merase Alice Tha Geib Mtr

Loyola of Chicago Trims New Orleans in Windy Classic

Loyola of Chicago displays a strong performance against New Orleans in a windy Friday game. Senior Lopez leads the attack as Loyola (South) dominates with touchdowns and field kicks, while Chicago’s team provides solid defense in a high scoring showdown.

Loyola OF Chicago Orleans Ola Chicago Loyola Wolves Aunuel Lagula Jenior Lopez Calcaresne Loyola Chlcaroy Kooreny Thuchdowne Pivon Rourke Paitin Hurke Conpolly Losole New Fea Thuchdown

Coleman to Meet Russian in Dallas

Dallas report notes Ahe Coleman national journalist Weather, set to meet Al talkative Ruakinn Tor in Dallas on July 30, joined by Promairr Bert for the event.

Dallas Ter Ahe Coleman National Jawis Weather Toriete Vadalli Awbenio Rerentir Ruakinn Tor Jontay Thecemier Promairr Bert Wee

City Basketball rumpus and league suspensions debated

The report covers a City Basketball disturbance involving Kendrick O’Brien and a controversial officiating call. It discusses potential suspensions, player conduct, and the impact on the league’s image, with quotes about fairness and governance. Also noted are football season remarks, a St Mary’s win, and Horton Smith comments, plus a Cueroall Star basketball event proposal.

Track Work At Texas University Post Holidays

University of Texas track coach Littlefield plans regular practice for about 70 athletes once school resumes after the holidays. With Leo Baldwin gone, the squad must replace his points in discus, shot and hurdles. Lexis, Big Lin, George Harris and others are in training for field and track events as the team reorganizes under winter conditions.

Lattlefield Wichita Falls Etar Baldwin Lexis Big Linuie George Harris Harris Reve Frank Moudrek John Beury J Henri Tracelate Worth Luckett Scott Wilkey Werty Wechterfeldt Frack Barton Parry Harris Fred Wright Frank Guffin John Meadows de Williams Adelph Behiller Dan Storm

Weather Cancels Local Soccer Games Across League

Weather forced the postponement of most scheduled matches. Atlas and Atlee Tiger Tray did not play after Atlas failed to secure a forfeit amid league discussions. Gueeras and Monterreye attempted a home game tied after 20 minutes before abandoning play. Other clubs postponed to a later, more suitable date.

Ancces Toateiea

City Leaguers Plan Holiday Vacation Break

The Bosnetball league will be discontinued during Christian holidays. In other years leagues resumed after brief breaks. The next season resumes January 2 with Dallas figure guitarist May and Fort Worth players in a 72-hole Intercity match at Bob Tinks golf course.

AQ Clip Toiok May Dallas Byron Nelwin Coleman Fort Worth Bob Tinks Golf Rinday Hest Kindy For Worth

Clarence Hubby Enters as Pro in Texas Open

Clarence Hubby of Waco turns professional to compete in the Texas Open in San Antonio January 30 to February 2. San Antonio officials announced Hubby along with a large list of entrants including Al Espinosa, Jim Heaney, and many other professionals and notable players, signaling a strong field for the winter linksy event.

Clarence Hubby Iecies Bon al Espinosa Chicago Resnerup National Waco Smateup BR. G. Stonehouse Indianapolis Ralph Stonehouse Toot Raklews Columbus Ohio Fla Jensate Shure Cahevalier Jim Heaney Mike Heaney Bellevisin N. J Johnny Farrell Henry Ive Mertie Cwira Chet Beer Wixthouth Plate Jace Guild Tulsa Oklahom Cr AL Warrows Detroit Ines Michigan McIntsee

Fort Worth player suffers ankle injury in key game

Fort Worth area update notes Sutfielder Thickeax sustained a severe ankle injury during a recent home game. The injury will sideline him for the remainder of the winter season, but officials expect him to be ready for Fort Worth price baseball practice next season.

Davlas Loral

Valley Foliday All Valley All Star Game in Brownsville

An all valley all star girls basketball game is set for New Year’s Day in Brownsville pitting a valley girls team against Loboca of Cises. The event, organized by local coaches and high school staff, features 160 girl pep squad members, a 100-piece band, and 10 000 to 12 000 expected spectators.

Ita Texas Drownsville Loboca Cises Rektoriko Harlingen Martin Wessace Dt Ming Ant Hendrix Grownsville Taleydor Weel Teeashors

Keeney Park Closed for Rest of Season

Keeney Park will remain shut for the racing season as announced by W.O.K. Ford, manager of the racing plant. Pompano Park near Fort Lauderdale and Hialeah proceed with racing despite temporary injunctions from state officials.

Keeny Park Jacksonville Fin Keenes Park Frank A. Werney W.ok. Ford Plant Sathorn Torida Tracka Pompane Hialeah Vane Pompano Park Fort Lauderdale Fred Ebrhavut Tate Corporation Prod Davis Florida Mompane

Brock's Work Beats Aggies at Houston

Dee Brock, former University of Tennessee ace, scored 14 points in the first half to lead Houston to a decisive victory over the Aggies on December 25 at San Jacinto Gym. Gatlin, Robinson and Tardy starred for Houston as Veltrann of San Antonio played forward for the Aggies.

Tiouston Dee Tolly Brock Tennrexe Terra Aggierantere San Jacinto Gontrosaing Eedred Gatlin, Robinson Tardy Olna Houston Indenontrat Tester Veltrann San Antonia

Herrera Five Breaks Even in San Antonio All Stars Game

Nemo Herrera led the San Antonio All Stars as they split the first two games. They defeated the Tompies team 92 to 72 after a narrow loss 127 to 25 in a previous matchup.

Nemo Berrera San Antonio

Retrospective awards for Rose Bowl teams

Atlanta Ga February 2 Sixteen of the Golden Tornado of 1923 who defeated the University of California in the Rose Bowl New Years Day will receive gold football emblems from the committee. The award honors members of every team that has played in the big game since 1927, including Alabama and Stanford squads that sat out (in 1927) and other cited teams through 1928 29 and 1029.

Atlanta University of California Alabaum Stanford Pitts Osliforgia Georgia Tech

Donna Goalers Seek State Title In New League

Donna Texas December 23 The small city will field a team in the newly formed Valley Amateur Basketball League aiming for membership in the State Amateur Federation Temporary manager Dick Rampuckle leads the quint with players from Claim er High School and mentor George from San Marcos The schedule is expected to close early next year

Donna Texas Manfleation State Dick Rarnpuckle Temorary Quint George Southeeet Star Ager San Marcos

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