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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1929
Page
5
Linton Tet 019 obituary notes Bennett’s success meeting all requirements to enter West Point and his potential to win a place on the Army football team. If he proceeds, he is seen as likely to secure a berth, with Len Haltonh as the referenced source.
European sprinters Parvo Nucmi from Finland and Edvin Wido of Syedon join Millrose athletes at Madison Square Garden. Canadian Olympians contend in the 400 meters and 600 meters with Panada’s relay squad aiming for a double victory. United States and other international challengers include Jamaica and New York University standouts in a crowded field.
The Meilivox team rolled to a decisive victory Friday night at the Post auditorium, beating the pallorollers 42 to 10. Referee Vic Schultz officiated as Ninth-Allard Fravigan led the forwards and Hamlin the guards with Sable Melis Bore Grayhel Pouliot and Melious Darlington also contributing.
In a chaotic scene described as a flying tackle, officials sanctioned the maneuver amid a wrestling exhibition in Chicago. The event featured figures from Berchester and Ninots, with Hone and Werles noted in a decisive pin, marking a controversial moment in the display.
Avil Hoffman announced today that a scheduled bout between Young Corbety WL of Wresna and Timmy Mihtin of Yexas was called off due to medical concerns. No physicians cleared the fighters to compete. a rescheduled date remains uncertain.
In Australia at Tune Y, Feb 6, LaGavhe, a former world weight eliminator, defeated Wai Coit from South Africa in a points decision amid a camila setting.
The Midwestern contest features standout athletes in Kansas City as teams clash in the KCAC tourney title chase. Key players from Kansas City Athletics participate, with early performances signaling strong season form and regional rivalry.
Rumor circulates that a transfer of control of the New York Giants is near, with Wall Street figures John McGraw and William Kenny involved. Kenny already holds about 20 percent of Giants stock, while negotiations reportedly aim to finalize within days, amid talk of a February parley in Havana and confidential agreements among Stoneham, Meacham, and others.
The record shows a chaotic list of fighter names and locations including New Duck-Al Alngaty in New York and several fighters from Detroit Chicago and Dallas. Suspicious spelling and OCR errors render precise results or outcomes uncertain.
A plan by Swk Wolfe, jail club maker, proposes a summer goat format event titled the goat fonenninent. The series invites any golfer to challenge others for a handicap-establishing match. Limited to two fixtures weekly, with rotating venues, the winner earns a special prize and the largest tally of pits determines the champion. Entrants pay 18 dollars to Wolfe at the Brow way Sporting Tools alteration to establish handicaps by February 25.
Informal report notes Kirkwood appears to regain form at the preliminary event in Pensacola on Friday. Officials describe trend as promising during the session.
The Public Service Utilities team, led by Griery and Rob Veltman, defeated Heights Methodist in a high scoring night. Means scored 16 for the visitors while Steisen and Wheeler starred for the winners as the Triangles held a halftime lead.
Michigan's basket players return to defend their Big Ten crown after a string of four straight wins. They square off with Ohio State at Ann Arbor in the headline game while Indiana and Iowa face Chicago’s downtrodden group in other conference skirmishes.
Golfers begin the Pensacola tournament as a Florida swing opener. Notables listed include Ed Dudley Al Eupinosa Henry Coltton Craig Wood Bobby Gruicksbank Jon Kirkwood Venus Ciues George Chiias Mike Taomesa Wed Solth and Horton Smith. Kirkwood, famed Australian trick shot artist, won the pro-amateur event yesterday with Go in pair play.
German heavyweight heavyweight Schmeling makes a public statement to resolve a Boston boxing dispute. A compromise agreement postpones the February bout with Cow O’Nelly at Madison Square Garden as managers arrange travel to Germany. Believing a $24,010 guarantee is set, Schmeling plans to sail soon while confirming lens to host a card in Luxton.
Fort Worth February five reports two papers clashed over last night’s De Tomeny Koher JGonal bout with one paper declaring Koher the winner and another honoring Jones in preliminaries as Wildcat Monte veal Baltling Shaw and Tommy As nenler styled Putra Atrade. An overtime hockey tie at Minneapolis drew brief mention in the competing account.
The Otlihoma City Sterlings dominated Maryville Lenchern with a strong performance. Yuengling led the Sterling scoring as they pulled away to a decisive win, 20 points or more, in a February basketball game.
The report summarizes multiple bowling events with standout performances by Hum Nir Ten Tin Learum and Jutinson, who led winners with high scores. It notes leaders Selamiit and Gueldner surpassing 600 in series while Johnson and Sore post strong totals. The Nicar League match features Comey Croshing failing to clinch a win, with Sucifer Sta Amo taking the nightcap by two and a half pins.
A distorted notice details expenses for the eighth Texas Open golf tournament. It notes 17 men contributing 82 cents each, with a total of about 13.03 dollars after adjustments. The text mentions underwriters, subscriptions around 2350 dollars, and a meeting Friday morning to discuss publicity and advertising aims.
A chaotic boxing night in Ban Antonio featured Podraza securing a win in a benefit event. The ring action mixed uneven displays from both fighters as fans watched loud exchanges and late rounds, with commentary noting Willie and Lopes delivering notable moments while the overall show drifted. The crowd endured long bouts and variable form as the sport’s night wore on.
In New York on February 1 a weatherweight elimination bout collapsed into controversy as a foul by Taylor disrupted a rally. Singer of New Vale and Cardo were drawn into the fray amid a tense exchange, with Lang Canzaneri and Andre Wouti noted among the surrounding talk of a rematch. The challenger trio, including Wouti of France, remained tied as the melee reshaped hopes for a decisive result.
Dietzel High defeated Elks with a 77 point win in a rough Friday game at Center. The matchup featured standout performances by key players and included early momentum shifts and late scoring runs.
Rangers ice hockey team defeated the Stars nine to four in San Tedro Friday night. Sack Smith scored four goals with assists from Rat Hughes and Metony defonge. Johons Bruzenberger tallied the Stars only goal as Teferre Moe Smith led the Rangers with standout goaltending and defense.
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