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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1929
Page
22
Damon Runyon reports on a boxing night at Madison Square Garden featuring German heavyweight Max Schmeling, noting his glove work and past knockouts, while detailing Runyon’s playful observations about the bout and surrounding hype.
A Galveston card features Pablo Alejandra and Pedro Jevieu renewing a feud in a 12 round bout as San Antonio fighters clash and local promoters announce added matches. The event aims to showcase rising Latin boxing talents with Barnes and Huey listed among supporting bouts and managers trading sharp words ahead of the night.
The article reports a Sunday school series opening featuring Lutheran intermediates. Wheeler and Mayborn starred as the winning team, with Winker as a defensive standout and several players named in the lineup. The piece names multiple players and affiliations, indicating a church or school athletic event with local participants.
Brackenridge High School delivers a strong 45 23 victory over Lanier Vocational in the opening game of the interscholastic league basketball series at Fort Sam Houston. Cholly Plein led Lanier with 17 points while Brackenridge defense and size limited scoring opportunities.
New York, February 1-14 report that Terry Lonely is the only New York Giant regular未 signed for holdout status. Freddie Tystrom given a contract yesterday per officers.
Four nationally prominent tennis experts from Austin will travel to San Antonio for exhibitions at the San Antonio Country Club this Saturday and Sunday. They will face local players Berkeley Bell Wilmer Allison Kil Kamrath and Bruce Barnea, with matches starting around 2 each day. The event is open to the public and party manager Will Canwell will accompany the group.
The Army Post Gua ck, Alamo club and 8. 2B. club held a joint trapshooting event at the Ivy Post club grounds on Wilson street in Fort San Houston Saturday afternoon. The meet was billed as the season’s main event for San Antonio gun enthusiasts.
Ex brawler Dempsey surfaces amid railroad concerns as passenger travel rises during his boxing tour. Officials fear crew schedules will be disrupted by crowds and logistics for the February 27 bout at Miami Beach. A cited altercation and strained communications between promoter and railroad staff illustrate mounting friction.
Madison Wis Tech 1 CP Purdue will be Wisconsin's homecoming opponent next November 2, the athletic council has announced. The two football teams were tied during the Lafayette game, leaving the season’s schedule and potential outcome in focus for fans and students.
Fort Worth news confirms Herman Clark will coach Centre College football this spring after resigning from Tulane and leaving for practice in Dunnville. Clark, a former All-Conference quarterback at Illinois and Texas Christian University, led his teams to a 1921 conference title and returned to coaching with Kubale as assistant.
Four finalists reach the Miami open best ball final as Miami Country Club hosts. Mike Urndy and Edie Willining advance from the framieoppee bracket after a 20 hole win, while Willie Dan Targo and Jim Date win in 19 holes over a team from Ridgewood.
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