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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1929

Page

16

Brackenridge Victory Sparks City League Basketball Fight

Brackenridge and Main Avenue clash in a tense interscholastic league night at Fort Sam Houston editorium on Wednesday. Danies and Lanier also feature as rivals jockey for city honors while the final Brackenridge showdown could decide the district tilt on Saturday in San Antonio.

Brackenridge Main Avenue Bligh Echoote Chomsplomshin Interscholastic League Fort Sam Houston Jdge San Elke Pobbie Ser Highs

Widow Sues Wealthy Husband in Domestic Case

VAITIE PLAINS N D Feb 12 A widow sues wealthy husband for separation alleging estrangement and a failed family life. Court preliminaries addressed the husband’s device to be on the last day and forget his family. The wife’s income prior to separation was about 25,000 dollars annually.

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QNnenberg Defends Mat Title Feb 25 at Coliseum

In Chicago on February 12, wrestler Drne Sonnenberg, with a controversial background, is approved to defend his heavyweight wrestling title at the Coliseum on February 25. The event is expected to feature former champion Joe and challenger Banes in a high stakes bout.

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Boxing Arena in Miami to Host 43,000 Seats for Feb 27 Bouts

Miami arena work nears completion as promoter Jack Dempsey schedules eight to nine preliminary bouts before the main card featuring Jack Starkey and Your Styling on February 27. Stribling gains fishing trip today and plans intensive training. Starkey and manager Duckley to meet Dempsey on the climactic match eve.

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Buttons Play Harlandale Wednesday In City Title Rematch

St Mary's Buttons, last season's city school basketball champions, travel to Camp Normoyle basin for a Wednesday afternoon clash with the Trarlandale High Indians. The game starts at 4 o'clock. The Indians won a county tournament title Saturday night, while St Mary's faces a setback as star forward Jerry House has left the team due to his father's death and will move to Nebraska.

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Peel to join Phillies soon

Cameron Texas February reports Viomer eel a Cameron high graduate plans to leave for Pineyua to join the Philadelphia Nationals spring training. The piece notes other Camels alumni making names in baseball including Ed Kenna BusterQuatham Oscar Eckhardt Lynton Bogges and Chester Spot Falk with trials or positions in major leagues.

Cameron Texas Viomer Eel Canerau High Rebeo Pinyua Philadelphia Naconats Cesson Willy Cameron Camels Camels Ed Kenna Washington Senators Buster Iuatham Kenras City Oscar Eckhardt Detroit Tigers Lynton Bogges Dallas Steers Chester Spot Falk Interranaust Jeagun

Cochran Stops Japanese Star In Round Robin Title

New York reports Welker Cochran defeats Kinney Mitsuyama in a tense final round, tying for lead with Matsumasa as the round robin matches continue in Washington. Jake Schaeler of Chicago remains close behind with two wins, while Edouard Horemans, Ete Hagen Weber, and Felix Grange also exit the picture after the first week.

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Man shoots ace on blind hole at Luling course

Tees Feb 12 report Mazur of Hin Antonio scores the first ace on the blind No 8 hole at Luling course. The hole is blind and treacherous, with few players achieving a hole in one since the course opened.

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Brackenridge Aims for State Tourney Amid Strong Region Pace

Athletic director Hoy Henderson notes Brackenridge’s basketball program tops state peers with seven state berths in nine years while Main fights to reach San Marcos, and Brackenridge must beat St Mary’s Day to keep its strong state tournament streak alive.

Hoy B. Henderson Texas University

Nurmi To Try Sun Baths For Muscle Recovery

The report says Olympic distance runner Paavo Nurmi plans sun baths to speed recovery after a recent intense training block. After a period of band work and tough conditioning he aims to cleanse his system and acceptable to resume training at New York A C field, with permission to use ultraviolet baths through special glass enclosures.

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Four Survive In Circuit Cup Polo

Four polo teams remain in the Southwestern Circuit Cups top reg iment after two days of hectic play. The survivors advance to quarterfinals to meet Tuesday and Wednesday, with Fort Sam Houston Indiane facing Hon Antonio Shorthorns and Wichita Falls meeting A’e Carpe Training Center. The Airmen, tallying one goal, are in a separate match, while Austin’s Shorthorns impressed with a 19 tally despite opposition’s strong defence.

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Cubs Unable to Sign Day Cub Signings Fizzled

Chicago Feb 12 4F 11 A rookie hurler from Gab a Day girdled up for spring joining Cubs camp. Day who won 17 and lost 18 with Omshe returns with signed offer reportedly rejected. President We L. Veek confirms.

Chicaoc Gaba Chicago Cuba Cotafina Island Day Omshe We L. Veeck

Stagg Opposes New Grid Rules Change

Chicago report notes Amos lonzo Atagy dean of Amporian fate ial cogeney opposes a proposed rule change. He argues the new rule altering when defensive teams claim the ball would not improve the game. He doubts the change will curb unfair play and fears instability for spectators.

Stagg Chicago Ufh Amos Lonzo Atagy Amporian Fateial Cogeney

Rockie Blocks Bell Deal In Chicago Cults Talks

Chicago news reports that Rockie vetoed the proposed trade involving Lester Bell from Boston to the Chicago Cults. Rookie Danny Taylor from Memphis stood out as a key asset, while Boston’s willingness to exchange Poll and cash faced a counter push. Ultimately the Cube declined the deal to retain their promising rookie.

Chicago Danny Taylor Memphis Nobrash Lester Bell Boston Frestlent W. L. Veeck Tsylie The Cube

Keeton’s Goal Wins for Aggies

College Station Texas Feb 12 with less than four minutes left Keeton sprinted downcourt and scored a clutch two as the Texas Aggies edged Southern Metka 2 points to 1 in a taut stall game. The Aggies led briefly early then trailed late before Keeton’s late heroics.

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Unclear college basketball results and scores

A cluttered Associated Press recap lists numerous college games with scattered scores and team mentions. Notable entries include Michigan, Washington, Missouri, and Virginia among others, with mixed success and distant references to several conferences and institutions. The fragmentary text mixes player names and partial results, lacking a coherent single-event focus.

Unsuitable Fragment Sparks Blue Law Debate in Harrisburg

A partial fragment reports Mrs Elle C Adame and her husband linked to a state law and order committee in Harrisburg. The text mentions blue law legislation within the province and hints at opposition to golf on Sundays. Content is torn and uncertain but centers on legal restrictions and local leadership.

Harrisburg Elle C. Adame Farhakre Lan Law and Order Committee State House of Representatives Asage

Duluth Seeks Winter Sports in 1432 Olympics

Duluth, Minn, February 12. A formal bid for the winter games of the 1432 Olympics was sent to William Kubel, head of the American Olympic committee, by Tom Creek, chairman of the Duluth Olympic committee. A $45,000 appropriation would face the Minnesota state legislature this winter.

Duluth Man W. Kublen New York Tym Creek Hreck

Michigan's Defeat Ties Three for Big Ten Lead

Northwestern defeats Michigan 24 to 22 at Evanston to pull into a three way tie for first place in the Big Ten with Michigan and Purdue. Northwestern, led by Bergheim, surged in the final minute to erase a 15 12 halftime deficit and seize the conference race from Michigan and Purdue. The Wildcats moved to four wins, two losses in league play.

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Boston Braves Win Sunday Base Ball Permit Fight

Boston officials approve the Braves Sunday permit after a two month dispute. Emil Fuchs and Charley Adams, Braves leaders, secure council approval despite accusa tions of graft and extortion. Two councilmen defect and the measure passes 20 to 2 in executive session.

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One GridIron Rule To Be Changed

Davis J. Walsh reports on calls to modify football rules about dead fumbles and the direction of plays. Coaches and committees discuss uniform enforcement, potential advisory rulings, and a plan labeled secret practice to study outcomes. Diskussion centers on rotation and end zones, with implications for players and strategies.

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Nurmi Seeks Longer Races In New York Return

In Philadelphia on February 12 Nurmi was defeated by Nal Corer in the mile race. He plans to travel to New York to attempt longer distances and will compete in the intercollegiate meet. Other entrants include Percy Williams, an 18 year old Canadian sprinter, and runners Bilder, Conger, and Wildermuth in various sprints.

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Six Day Bike Race Nears End in New York

Six day contest winds down as four riders from the outlaw Ripubrige armory are kept in good standing by the Mar fand Cycling ossoviett. Frank Te Keemer, chairman, announces contracts for Charley ve ti, Sandnset Calle, Bavo Bands, and Wille Grimm to ride in the New York race. Oiler of ky unflaged Sikes shows overtime effort in trials.

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