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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1929
Page
5
Illinois athletic commission report shows a net profit of 972 458 40 for the fiscal year ending December 1. Chairman Martin Dolin Cainain released details: gross receipts 1 141 000 90 and expenses 40 492 40 for officer salaries inspectors and officials.
Fans jeered as Cus Leachman dominated Tiger Mills in the first and third falls while Mills fought back, Leachman clinching the final fall after a risky rope hold. Cyclone Fox defeated Bromdack Christie in the main event after a decisive finish, with O Dowd’s light heavyweight claim referenced.
Fort Worth's baseball club purchased Ill Clarkson a right handed pitcher from the Braves, announced by Ted Robinson of the Panthers. Clarkson played in the International league last year. Also noted is a college football announcement from Lawrence, Kan, about the 11th game of the M30 season for the Tin Hell Institute and the University of Babhe, Southern branch.
In Galveston Sunday at League Park the Twenty third Infantry team led by quarterback Nave opens against Fort Crockett Airmen in a veteran Doughboys lineup. The Army unit plans a strong front with Howart, Gerdes, Minnis and Luminny across the line, while the Airmen work to rebound after travel delays. A brisk, redhot contest is anticipated as both sides seek a holiday victory before a large galley crowd.
In a column by Gayle Talbot Jr and Benny Leonard, the piece argues Texas should embrace professional ice hockey with Fort Worth and Dallas potential leagues alongside Tulsa Oklahoma City and Kansas City. It notes the sport’s speed and appeal, highlights Dallas Fort Worth rivalries, and references Arkansas Razorbacks in conference contention.
George Alexander a Kane County native now living in San Antonio is set to drive the third entry in the three corned stock car mini meet at the Exposition growthy tuck. He will pilot a Module A Ford against Jimmy Lawrence in a Whippet and Bark Area Chevrolet over 20 laps. Alexander brings a decade of racing experience from Colorado Nebraska and Kansas and is linked to bookmaker Speed Alexander. Other professional drivers plan to arrive Sunday for morning practice as part of a crowded weekend program.
Artie Shires attracts interest from many bareball players seeking a chance to box him for prize money. Al Spohrer of the Boston Braves taunts Shires while Benin Sohal and Al Friedman loom as heavyweights in the planned event. Rip Coline, famed first baseman, trained and aims to box Shires, with Clyde Day of the Kansas City Blues also eager to fight in Kansas City around February 1.
In a contentious 10 round heavyweight match in Hollywood, Ed Hoerting of Rice Institute, Tony Starr, and other participants were cited amid confusion. The bout featured a disputed finish with a no count ruling and unclear scoring despite Inez and Siner credited with exchanges.
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DALDCAS Texas Loc 28 UP The good year supplied the couth test sports pub lic with an infinite variety. Highlights include Governor Moody’s ban on boxing in Texas and the wear on state officials before promoters were convinced. The Snowdrift Battle at Waco and Breckenridge or Port Arthur’s claim to the state schoolboy crown are mentioned amid a roundup of Texas sports notes.
Denver December 28. All star football squads from the Rocky Mountain and North Central conferences conducted brisk practices at Denver University Stadium ahead of the New Year charity game. West from the Dakotas led backfield work with varied formations. Van Der Graaff of Catalina College directed split scrimmages as players wore new gear and light practice conditions prevailed.
New York December 28 The national junior and boys indoor championships narrow to a handful of standouts. Promising youths include William Tacoba of Baltimore, Sidney Seligson of New York, Frankie Parker of Milwaukee, and Terneni Friedrau of Philadelphia with potential for a bright future if they continue to improve.
In Monte, Sao Carlos poloists defeated Pebble Bench to win the second-round game and advance to the semi finals of the low goal tournament. They face Eleventy on Monday for a spot in the final.
A scrambled set of college basketball scores lists numerous mismatched names and teams such as Mexico U 34 Soulkeauler 4 and Duquesne 35 Adzian 17. Other lines mention Maryville Pachers 27 MuWherson 17 Wichita Woorys 40 Tulsa A CTH Washington State 20 Lun burgeit and Oregoniana Portland 20 Prighim Young 24 Long Beach 3 Utah State 32 Southern California 20 Gonzaga 37 Idaho 34 and Vutlee 9 Voniterbily 14 with unclear contexts and misspellings.
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