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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1929

Page

4

These Old-Timers Good Publicity By Quin Hall

Retro column reviews Boston Braves publicity during the off season led by Fuchs as press agent. It notes Harper Moranville and Gowdy may bolster coaching and daily duties, with older stars like Harper and Moranville still providing value. Mention of notable moments and earlier feats, including Harper’s 3 homers in one game and historical equipment advances.

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Junior highs plan barngurt horseshoe tourney in San Antonio

TMn Honors YOUTHS WILL HAVE OWN TOURNEY. Dick Brewer directs eight junior highs in training youths in athletics and suggests horseshoe pitching as a school sport. A barngurt horseshoe tournament will select a winner to enter The Light championship event and state finals with Dallas Fort Worth and Houston winners. Entries invited from boys and girls, civilians and soldiers, with names addresses and phone numbers sent to The Light sporty department.

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Main Avenue Battling Lanier In City Basketball Countdown

Main Avenue High School hosts Lanier Senior Vocational in a Fort Sam Houston auditorium clash set for 8 o clock Saturday. Lanier, led by Santos and Trevino, seeks a steadier showing after a Thursday rout while Main eyes a district title run with Capt. Kaxiey Kirlin Bob Michel and Soltr Gwlar anchoring the lineup. The city interscholastic league finale shapes the state path toward the district meet and eventual championship at A&M College.

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Milwaukee baseball club to be run by daughter in will

In Milwaukee on February 2 the baseball club was left to Miss Billiles by Henry J. Killilea as part of a will that also assigns real and personal property but excludes a farm. Harold F. Killileas son loses his portion, while Brewer pilot graduate Florence Killilea, once secretary to Killilea, may inherit further details.

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Four Men Arrested At Florida Tracks

Four men were arrested at Florida greyhound tracks in a derivate gambling crackdown. Investigators reported operations at dog tracks and club venues, with authorities citing violations and seizures. Some suspects faced charges related to illegal gambling. details on outcomes were not fully disclosed.

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Wesleyan goals streak continues despite rough night

Wesleyan and opponents traded baskets as Wesleyan extended their winning streak to six in a row. The game featured strong guard play from Ke taty and Kuarde while peers from the Fis Angeles Mighte defense pressured the Wesleyan offense throughout the Thursday night contest.

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No Holdouts On Cubs' Squad

Chicago Cubs report an unusually agreeable contract season with no holdouts among star players. Several players have been training and awaiting official start with camps opening this month.

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Stribling and Sharkey Prepare for Miami Beach Showdown

Promoter Jack Dempsey shifts focus to ticket sales as Stribling of Georgia and Sharkey of Boston train in Miami Beach ahead of their February 27 bout. Both fighters arrived amid fanfare, with Dempsey noting limited early training and a half mile walk for Stribling.

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Miller Wins Gate Record in Detroit Fight

Nay Miller from Chicago beat Tom Grogan of Omaha in ten rounds at Olympia arena. The crowd of about 16 700 saw Grogan knock Miller down but Miller secured a split verdict, while spectators protested the decision as too favorable to Miller. The card featured a lighterweight bout with Mandell vs. Grogan as the main draw, drawing a near sellout crowd.

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Brady Ando Williams Winners In 4 Holes MIame

Brady Ando Williams won in a four hole format at the Miami Open best ball tournament. The Cleveland duo of Mike and Ealtie Woot tied for strong showing while Willie Thun and others posted solid rounds. The event featured teams from multiple regions with Wierweidle and Donte among notable performances.

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Gunners Beat Fliers In Army Y League

Gunners defeat Fliers in a close Army Y League game Friday night. The lineup lists D Hal, Vhilline, Wl Trexan, Wea, Sunil Ten Curhek, Garden, Curken, and Walker among others in a tight contest with Ravers D.

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Sonnnenberg Triumph Seals Cinch in Controversial Bout

In Pula Delta on February 2, Sonnnenberg appears to clinch a pivotal wrestling title. The bout featured a tense exchange as the referee counted near the final moments, with observers noting a decisive finish just before the match concluded.

Sonnenberg Pula Delta Shanenberg Bere Worth Merny Okecondk

Fight Results From The Ascoholed Prony New York

Amid a noisy card in New York City, multiple bouts produced varied outcomes. Notable results include Jack Gagnon and Tristan Seid winning on points while others were stopped or declared by newspapers as decisively won or defeated.

Prony New York Max Schmelling G Tuny Maines Orilwein Jowet Tentpieinnea IE Chienwa Chicago Joseph Buffalo Prince Granur Minna Fevinga Rataladt Minot Pein Bowans Pon Mid Miter Miz Dell Vidal Sky Subk Granuts Tinehie Mack I Tou Siggrees Rery Holly San Francisco Tommy Cello San Franiens Attling Doalec Une Haves Cal—dauk Tensley Nelena Tony Bah Uestato N.Y Rueromenia Jiynardine Muregy Eddie Gra Duneain Neby Werth Suring Jone Adame Mikey Erbe Williams

Horton Smith Leads Springs in Tarnished Scene

Horton Smith takes the lead at Springs with persistent play amid a crowded field. The event features many players and officials from multiple affiliations, including Weld AL Maliern and Tapvnews, with teams and venues spanning Oklahoma and Texas.

Father Neptune Breaks Up Swimmer's Romance

A tale of romantic disruption where a swimmer's engagement is broken off after public scrutiny. The would be fiancés, including Tri Gitesart and a soldier, face pressure as career and social expectations weigh on their plans. The bride to be expresses a wish for a wife’s role while acknowledging personal ambition and the impact on marriage prospects.

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Shelton's New Boy Plastered By White

Boxing promoter Tack Shelton announces Jimmy Finley will be his client as he tours the region. Finley previously clashed with Tommy White in New Orleans, losing the bout amid crowd pressure and questions about his form and future as a welterweight contender.

Shelton Tack Shelton San Antonio Jimmy Finlay Soulsville Jack Finley Jimmy Tommy White New Orleany New Orleans

Ambiguous basketball results with mixed teams and typos

A highly garbled list of scores and team names from various colleges and schools appears. It includes references to Southwestern Texas Teachers, Wesas Tech, Decorur Woptiat, Oklahoma universities, Colgate, Michigan State, Washington and Yale, and many others with numerous misspellings and partial entries. The item reads like an OCR dump of a sports roundup with no coherent narrative.

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Why Be Gloomy Fight Will Succeed Says Runyon Mining Boxing Match

Damon Runyon argues optimistically about the boxing bout between W L Stribling Jr and Jose Cucchi and the broader Miami event. He predicts a large crowd and strong gate receipts, while noting public doubt and the influence of press coverage on its success.

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11 000 See Tony and Joey at Chicago Coliseum

Chicago crowds pack the Coliseum for a 10 round bout between Joey Bangor the Milwaukee pharmacist and Tony Crazonici of New York. Promoter Mullin announces a $47 000 stake and other fights on the card.

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Loughran Drill For Emanuel Ahead Of Title Fight

Loughran continues stiff sparring drill in Los Angeles as he prepares to face Armand Maquel of San Francisco in a non title bout. Both boxers weigh about 183 pounds and are set for Tuesday night at the arena in Chicago.

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