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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1929

Page

8

Two Boxers Claim Chance in Garden Fight Talk

Davis J. Walsh reports a muddled scene surrounding a planned Miami Garden show featuring Sharkey Griffith and Campola. Talks weave promises of a big bout, tentative lineups, and disputed rights as promoters push for a Friday or next week card with Young Stribling possibly in the finale.

Davis J. Walsh Sports Foiree Sharkey Miami Garden Nfm United States Vieuyeia Caupola WU Che Winnee Iquer Griffith Sharkes Eclor Campain SkarkesCoil Griffite Warnt Pampola Mrebabls Paulina-Von Porat Sharker Compola Getling Paulina von Porat

Omigosh Shires Boxing Bud Omigosh Shires Fight

Fort Smith report outlines boxing activity featuring Shires and Bud Omigosh with mentions of fighters, plans, and locations amid unclear details. Names like Beavery and Beaver appear, along with scattered references to fights, training, and travel, all within a noisy historical clipping.

Fort Smith Pee Marines Sailel

Believe It Or Not Ripley Style Football Feats Highlighted

Summary of a Ripley feature listing notable football plays with dates and teams. Mentions a kickoff return for 95 yards against Notre Dame on November 23, a 65 yard punt return against Idaho on November 30, and a punt return of 40 yards against Washington State. Includes references to Syracuse and icy brand names in the caption.

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Coaches Vote to Let Rule Book Alone

NEA VilleDec 31 INS Coaches from across the United States met at a one day conference electing W A Alexander as president with Taha Chic Meehan and Dr Chacenen Mintnesela as vice presidents. Trustees named include Gruge Clark Dan Metengin Vanderbilt Steven Joanis and Mraneis Smith. Coaches voted to keep the existing rule book amid proposed changes about foul calls and strategic play including defending five yard lines and sideline positions.

Nea Ville INS United States Eet Chargin ‘Treh Taha Chic Meehan New York Unio Chacenen Mintnesela A . W. O. Cowell Mew Toapsureniversity Secratary Clmson Gruge Clark Dan Metengin Vanderbilt Steven Joanis Mraneis Smith Lesas Sion Cates West 47 Vien Adic Fundation Silvey

How to Play the Jigger in Golf History

The article explains the jigger as a long narrow club used between the mashie and midiron for windy or soft lies. It notes the jigger’s distance, its suitability from tough lies, and how the mid-mashie and mashie iron gradually replaced it, leaving limited modern use.

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Soldiers Race Twice This Week in Army Cross-Country

Soldiers will compete in two cross-country events announced by Louis Ming. A five mile race starts at 10 at the Austin and Buce intersection, with routes through Tort and Houston Gully. First three finishers win gold silver or bronze medals. entries include M Hornsby and Alvin Jones. A second seven mile race from the fort in Massachusetts will be held, organized by Are Mig.

Qone Louis Ming Austin Buce Houston Uteyson Ighta Street Wighth Glen

Gyre Cans and Lut Coulee Face Unclear Bowling Notes

Fragmented OCR text mentions teams Gyre Cans and Lut Coulee amid garbled phrases. No coherent events, dates, or outcomes are discernible beyond scattered player or team names.

Wardicap Czerry Jdussum Aigaly Law Hee Lut Coulee

Burns to Attempt S A Endurance Swim

In a bold endurance challenge, Burns plans a sustained swim effort across a demanding course. Details on route, timing, and supporting crew remain unclear in the fragmentary text.

Questionable Names In Historic Records Create Confusion

A fragmentary item notes a person named John Pank who adopted the surname Jones without authorization while living in America. It references nationality confusion, French ships under the American flag, and requests a letter to Mr Ripley with stamped envelope for questions about a Believe It or Not feature.

Jon Vali Gunn Sass Jones John Pank Denes Hirhhean Fund John Saul Taler Fife Jones Ameri United Times Mee Ripley

Parker Upset Georgetown U In Boys Meet

New York. Georgetown University announces Mills and Parker won a boys meet. Coach Leskent mentioned directing athletes and staff at Georgetown. The article notes Mills service and Notre J. Furr Orion’s involvement, with further details referenced by Barale Reekne and Skeppiee.

Parker Georgetown Mills Suerte Aa Georgetoten University Law Leskent Paskilde Abe Whee Dosegils Belet Refuser Chet Joy World Notre J. Furr Orion Renenthy Neenah

San Marcos Bobcats Return to Practice

San Marcos Bobcats resume practice as coach and players organize drills and conditioning. The report notes key players Wilby and Tess Clear leading the team in fives, with emphasis on readiness for upcoming sessions and the final stretch of the season.

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Boxers Busy At Army Y Boxers Busy At Army Y

Army Y boxing night features multiple bouts including a three bout chase with Saunders facing an opponent from the Signal company and Ulok wrestling a last tug. Weigh-ins and preliminaries lead to a main event: Igeth Burns of the First Bakery Company vs Vutchison of the Signal Company in wrestling, with Chick McBride refereeing.

Hee Gram Ki Ea Saunders Ebnarpion Ie Sera Signal Company Ulok Secant InimiesAt Boeters Pifteenth Arties Ik Weiss Hattery Kid Kelly Cowelfth Viel Kid Morey Igeth Burns First Bakery Company Vutchison Seer Signal Company Chick” McBride

Denver grid teams ready for charity game

Dec 30 Caln reports practice for Rocks Mountain and North Central conference teams ahead of charity game in Denver sponsored by the Denver lodge of Elks. Star players include Thorn Tringham Young and MacMillan of North Dakota slated to start. Weshead coach says he will be ready.

Denver Caln Rocks Mountain North Central Conferenger Elas Denver Lodge of Elks Deueber Thale University of Vtah Utah State Uighur Young University Utah University Ulsis Nuard Davis Duattertsick Simkin Finis Venter Thorn Tringham Young Promble Candies MacMillan University of North Dakota North Central Outfit Jack Wes

15 Lap Race at S A Track

Jimmy Lawrence won the stock car race at the Exposition grounds track. A 15 lap race on the half mile track was arranged featuring a Whippet, a Model A Ford, a Chevrolet, and a Chrysler. Lesley from Indianapolis drove a Chevrolet, and Alten debated completing a matching race after a 20 lap event.

Jimmy Lawrence Inatpis Exposition Grounds Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Alten Liwcence Lesley Leslie Lope Indianapolis Ind

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