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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

9

Loyola May Lure Away Popular Leader

A dramatic coaching upheaval unfolds as Loyola reportedly targets Jack Meagher to replace AI Thiver at an unnamed West Coast institution. Meagher, Notre Dame product, previously linked to St Mary's Oakl and other West Coast programs, is approached amid ties to USC and Arizona, with strong interest from Tagola’s circle and Surging West Coast schools.

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Leonard in Texas Plans Hockey Move Amid League Talk

Leonard, known as Benjamint Lerner in some reports, is visiting Dallas and Fort Worth to discuss leasing or building facilities as he aims to join the American League with a proposed Southwest team. The retired undefeated heavyweight champion and owner of a Pittsburgh-based outfit plans to base operations in Texas.

Halas Texas Lee Hockey Teds Spuce World Fleuls Merny Leonard Benjamint Lerner Dodey Leonard Pittaburg Dalles Fort Worth

Trojans Begin Toughening for Game Toward Pasadena

Southern California football plans detailed by Canon Howitt Jones as the Trojans prepare for a difficult schedule ahead. Winnen returns at peak strength with Naseveda Day in view for Pasadena against Pittsburgh. Injury recovery continues, and preparations include drills at Pasadena Junior College field and strategic practice shifts.

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Flier Squad Travel Plans For Friday Game

Flier squad due Friday for a key match against the Owents-third Infantry at Teague port as part of the Fighth Corps Area football championship. Team movements reported to Kelly field indicate arrival in Galveston by Friday afternoon after the Christmas holiday.

Fort Croixeté Fiera Teague Pari Kunin Fighth Corps Stahke Galveston Kelly Field Brave Horn

Junior Net Stars Remain In Tourney

The New York junior indoor tennis championship reduces to 32 players in the third round. Among the entrants is 10 year old Robert A Low, whose brother Ilia ML Low is also a participant. Both boys attend the College Institute School in New York and show promising talent as young competitors in the boys’ crown chase.

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Ballroom in Monkton Show Receives New Floor Feature

A fragmentary account notes a social event at Burton's home where Der 27 t ay Aulden Engle drew admiration from guests moving through the ballroom while a horse named Thirten trotted into the scene. The piece hints at a lively holiday dance atmosphere and Burton's hosting reputation.

Monkton Der Tay— Aulden Engle Vian Vier Burton Enuning Burton Thirten

Tom Cello Chosen to Defeat Murdoch in San Francisco Bout

In San Francisco on December 27, rumors center on Tom Cello as the favorite to beat Murdoch. Estilie appears a strong contender, with GkWhama noted among possible rivals as the bout builds toward a decisive matchup.

Tom Cello Murdoch Francisco San Franriste Bowie

Incomplete Basketball Roundup From Undated Page

Fragmentary sports note lists scattered names and scores including Montana, Oregon State, and St Marys. The text is garbled with stray words and misread team names, lacking a coherent game result or date.

Mexico Club Nears Title In Key Soccer Clash

Mexico Club closes in on the championship with a Sunday four game end at San Pedro Park field. The main fixture features the Mexico Club against Hoover Venciucion after a Mexican league mix of matches as Atlas and other clubs loom in the week’s schedule.

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Jones May Succeed McEwan at Oregon

The report suggests Jones is set to replace McEwan at the University of Oregon as questions linger over contract renewal. Capt John J McPeng has resigned, and Jones is taking over amid ongoing ties to military service.

Jones McEwan Oregon University of Oregon John J. McPeng

Whitney Best At Bat In National League Averages

The article reports on Dike Whitney of San Antonio leading NL batting averages and fielding prowess, with notable mentions of Pie Traynor and Karl Clark among standout performers. It highlights Whitney's 115 runs for a secure division club, Traynor's 105 RBIs, and overall league fielding records set during the season.

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Racing Fridys Tacks Wiret Faceis Furtones

Racing page fragment lists numerous horse names and numbers with wagers and race details. It includes entries such as Seven By Alby, Captain Walt, Princess Ets, and Belin with various numbers, speeds, and odds, plus notes on tack and conditions.

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Mystery of a Frigid Bid at the Hall Card Party

In a May December event at Tante hall Hoy Biegels and Brel Morita hosted a game with Wet Stafford the hardware dealer as dealer. Stafford bid one dia and later cried again, while the other players passed, and a 3 hearts lead followed.

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Dallas Stars Inhard Work Through Football All Star Week

Southwest all star practice underway as coaches Ray Morrison and Phelan oversee drills. Notre Dame players among the lineup alongside Big Ten rivals, with workouts continuing through New Year’s Day except Sunday.

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Bowling City Handicap Looms as Fe Mueller Retains Lead

In a tense bowling card Fe Mueller and the Taslea squad held the line against tough opposition in midweek clashes. Highlights included strong showings from Crothtera Wisk and team veterans as defensive runs and strike power shaped the standings. Local teams, led by Mansfield and San Antonio visitors, jockeyed for position with key scores noted by Breaky and Tesch.

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Mastro Fights Taylor in Chicago for World Title

Boxing card in Chicago features Mastro and Taylor as top names for the featherweight title fight. Promoters say the bout drew heavy interest with potential gate receipts around 8.0 million, while postponement delayed the semifinal and other scheduled matches.

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Tilden Plays and Cup Contests Span Global Tennis Scene

The report notes tennis great William Tilden plans to compete across Europe and in the United States, including Monte Carlo and Nice, after a notable showing in earlier Cup play. He will enter singles and team events, collabing with Charles Ringsley of Esaloram in the upcoming trials.

Paris Bill Tilden Campalpan Amd Reaseniv Intel Winbledon Pildew Irene Pfenders Paveret Sports Tililew Monte Calo Gunes Nice Palora

Athens to Barnstorf basketball bypass

Fragmentary OCR text describes coach Jimmy Witts guiding a team named Petas or Dre to challenge a Panhandle area game next week. Mentions a basketball championship round with several players and a move through the Panhandle, but many words are garbled and names unclear.

Athens Barnstor Petas Dre Jimmy Witts Vorneta Mystiasial Biab Wil Earey Wis Fark Panhandle Champinnship

Giant Employe Tells Of McQuade on Knees

A courtroom narrative alleges internal strife within the Giants organization linked to state treasury funds. Charles A. Stoneham and associates face charges amid claims of mismanagement and paid-outs to officers as a legal battle unfolds over control and finances.

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Gardner backs Fort Worth ice plan

Promoter Jo Gardner visited Fort Worth to advocate a movable ice rink at the riverfront for use by a new hockey league next winter. He envisions a removable structure for conventions and gatherings while supporting a regional network with Dallas and other Texas teams.

Gardner Fort Worth ICE

Ice Hockey standings amid busy league actions and upsets

The report notes New York Rangers and Montréal Canadiens contending in a tight American group while Chicago gains three points over Montréal with a 4 3 victory. Detroit and Pittsburgh pull up upset wins, Dexler’s team extends win streaks and the Pittsburgh Pirates surprise Detroit 3 1 as season progress tightens.

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Souths Two Squads Meet For Shrine Charity Game

Northern coach Rob Neyland and southern leader Harry Stachman arrived to direct workouts as 49 players from Dixie report for initial sessions at Georgia Tech and Grant Field. Early arrivals include Kentucky back John O Shig ereck Kells Drury Williams Benny Rothstein with practice focusing on position placement and drills ahead of the holiday game.

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Pitt Panthers to face Trojans in New Year showdown

Dallas, Nov 27. Coach Jack Sutherland predicts a Pitt Panthers victory over the Southern California Trojans in their Tournament of Roses football game at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Rotherland praises the team as they tune up in Dallas as Sutherland refines lineup and reserves for practice.

ST Louis Coten Panthers Pittshurkh Trojans Southern California Padens Jack Sutherkand Rotherland Himaelene Eats Panthers Dallas Cexae Lois Vesturard Dallan Gill Hiernin

Brownsville Junior College Plays Here and Onward

A fragmented item notes Brownsville Junior College basketball events and mentions teams, venues, and people including past champion figures. The garbled text references an upcoming game and local college athletics with scattered names and places.

Brownsville Junior College

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