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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1929

Page

10

Giants Resume 11 Oclock Training Schedule for Bison Varsity

The article outlines preparation for a San Antonio interscholastic league basketball final with Main Avenue teams, noting upcoming district and state tournament dates at Schreiner Institute Kerrville and Texas A and M College. Coach Harry Hamilton plans local scrimmages to keep players sharp as the Buffs chase a win over their district opponent en route to a potential state bid.

Main Avenue San Antonio Fle Bth Stiledi Wttre San Marvo Schreiner Institue Kerrville Harry Hamilton San Marcos Rim Werricke Texis A M. College College Station

Giants Begin Spring Training Amid Wary Weather

Reported conditions at Hoboken as New York Giants start workouts ahead of March 1 drilling, with veterans kept fresh and a small influx of young players. Manager John McGraw oversees practice as reporters from several papers observe inside and outside drills, noting field readiness and roster tweaks.

Rerclans Xelinth Duck John MccGraw Marc J Looen Seaolk Niehoff Lind Downing Sisi Hdute Marshall Wurdow New ‘York Grahan Will “Laws Bucky O'Neill Fred Clarke Tittsbur “Virau Bib Falk Chicago White Sox Caap Fuather Bay Antonia Dick Dunavan Urars Menry Polo Grounds

De Vos Returns To Ring In New York Fight

In New York on February 18, De Vos makes a comeback bout headline with Rene Te Yoo and The Heligian Sue among another list of fighters. Details are fragmented but indicate a planned bout at Madison Square venue with mixed results and a ruling involving Gilles and a decision affecting Ace J iT Hé Nebraska.

Davis J. Walsh Bilton New York Nusual Sea View Alizecon Conwillees Morever Ieo Thay USA Gunn Rene Te Yoo Sue Lng Wau Young Brown Real le Vos Denger Gilles Ace Nebraska Madison Pat

Percy Wants to Get Pak 19 Dance AP Tepe

Fragmentary readable text mentions a pursuit or plan involving Percy and a dance event at Tepe. Names and details are unclear. the item appears as a clipped, garbled notice from a historical page.

Percy

Concussion Forces Robbins From Championship Circuit Event

Robbins suffered a brain concussion after a fall from his horse during a Championship Circuit Cup race at Trackenridge Penguin Stadium. He crashed to the ground when the horse jolted its head, was carried off, and missed the remainder of the event. Doctors say the injury is not serious and he is on the road to recovery.

Torre Robbipy Wirthita Pale Etary Trackenridge Mospitsl Warhovd Field Robbine Stmlag Mativlle Holbins Cours Jie Piercy Ghinn Daler Flypay Lider Ces Tt O New York A Stesterme Basten Dowe Baxter Sam Marth Tinkin Saber Breffey Halt Wiles

Aces Sparkle In Trimming Draughon S Girls Team

Readable fragments show Aces from Dalvin alad of the Sekopps and a San Antonio contingent dominating a girls basketball event. The Draughon's squad, led by Carrie McLeray and Laura Mekt-Fenty, faced stiff competition as other teams like the Deringleis Business College girls and the Dollaxels Nak a wean challenged for top honors in a high level AAU circuit.

Dalvin Sekopps Aces San Antonio Tans Lone Stars Deringleis Business College Geeyuan Dalkis Yights Gaoye Focal Laesta Carrie McLeray Laura Mekt- Fenty Noth Islariel Villanwigy Draughoni O. Metheny Huebner Cheregher Terrdh Milton Madows Ie Madows ie = ase Shdcher Draughon Wally Sanbart Melbrearty Treath Ci McCail Haelen Mefuras Granil Tmpire

Simonich Freeman Fight Crowned In Chicago Bout

In Chicago, Simonich and Freeman delivered a tense boxing match as local authorities watched. The bout drew federal interest though the outcome favored one fighter, with the event highlighting regional athletic talent amid a crowded fight card.

Simonich-Freeman Chicago Ouitough Feds Rawhide Meownana Yeni Hah Taji Eltelp

Introducing Texas League Newcomers Pitcher Otto WT

Texas League notes new players including Otto WT and Krenca from Payetterville. Details list birthplace Payetterville Texas and Alexandria 1927 birth year, height six feet one inch, weight 170 pounds. Right handed pitcher and batter.

Otto Krenca Mlireyrjsart Lurn Payetterille Texas Yan Vtheens Carcer Xiuwe Ayers Alesandria Tan

Boxers Train For Tuesday Night Card

A fragmentary report lists boxers training for a Tuesday event with names like Macias and Gilker. It mentions fights, a four-round opener, and a plan for Tuesday night bouts at a Novaith venue with program notes about the card and participants.

SMS Akanoes Knuta Moga Avene Sageera Treethoven Johnny Siapson Ise Hack Macias Gilker Poli Tahaity Wahhuehee Frankin Ford Vow Hs Foight Angel Garsia

Purdue Leads Cage Scoring In Big Ten Campaign

Purdue dominates early season cage scoring led by Murphy and Cunrkes with strong guard play. Northwestea and Haryan provide key totals as Purdue claiming conference honors and league scoring pace through December contests.

Chicago, Veh Baye Bees Murdoe Steetel Murphy Az BS Eilers Rene Mhemt Doepht Northwaste Pol

Soccer Final Next Sunday Review

A garbled report describes a forthcoming soccer final between Mexico and Germania, with fragments noting players and plays. Key names and outcomes are unclear, but the event is framed as a championship clash set for next Sunday at a stadium identified by partial OCR.

Junior Collegians Facing St John’s In Season Opener

The text reports on a season opener where junior Collegians play St John’s and mentions players and setup through fragmented, unreadable OCR lines. Key names and details are unclear due to garbled source, but the event is a first game of the season between two junior teams.

Barbuti and Ball Renew Olympic Feud At Madison Square

Barbuti and Ball, Olympic track stars, renew their rivalry at the New York A.C. meet in Madison Square Garden. The program features the Biermeyer 500 yards, the 220, and a mile set, with notable entrants including Nurmi and several college athletes.

Barbuti Ball Holland Om Hain Mark A.C Madison Square Fearden Tingiit Biermeyer Huy Garduti Omy Ansleedui Uevision Mactan Lusky Spencer Syracuse University Watts Neithey Barbuti Vernia McCatferts Uoly Crurs Frerlin Ladi

Dury Nets 88 Skeets In Low-Scoring Duel

A fragmented diary style boxing or shooting match summary notes Dury scoring 88 in a 100 point contest with references to Skeet, opponents, and various names such as Saunders, Valland, Bates, and Volla. The garbled text hints at wagers, scores, and participants, with scattered figures and percentages.

Ity Ak Hoster Saunders Pea Ted Mick Valland Bates Type Jon Volla Striegland Mlory Threller

Intermediate Series Begins in Hosing Monday Night

The league announces the kickoff of the Intermediate Series with Vernon Mitchell presiding. Center and guard lineups are listed for the match between Catholic Community Center and First Syans American Evangelion Brotherhood with referee Vir Srlurlli chosen for the game.

Hosing Moniay Intermachate Vernon Mitchell League Welock Catholic Comety Center Evangelion Brotherhood Accent Hale Winher Vir Srlurlli Tine Wat Serester Gate Torwardss G Odegn Centers Valtorag A. Alwetileo Guards

Morgan Gets Some Eagles At Willow Springs

Morgan, a standout at Willow Springs, impresses with two eagles in three holes during the round. He also hits four birdies and several pars as he stars in the competition, showcasing his driving and accuracy.

Morgan Willow Springs Dimmy Morgan Eile Nouitear Wliggind

Elks to Play at Schreiner in Kerrville

Elks basketball team travels to Schreiner Institute in Kerrville Wednesday for a game. The contest, noted as a strong test, will take place at Kerrville and tips off in the evening.

ELKS Schreiner Schreiner Institute Kerrville

Marathon route through North Texas sparks travel plans

In Dallas on February 18 CP reports the 1020 edition of Cy OC Wyle’s dramatic travel caravan from New York to Los Angeles is moving via North Texas. A large party travels in a specially built box car to inspect the Broadway Highway Arrangement and plan the marathon route through the Brondyway corridor.

Maeathan New York Cielger

Austin Golfer Makes Ace on Lengthy Hole

A Houston area golfer surprised rivals with an ace on a long hole at an Austin course. The moment set off cheers as the ball rolled into the cup after a measured drive of considerable distance, marking a notable highlight in a local round.

Austin

Elder Ties Record For Ninth Time In Big Meet

The article reports Elder equalling the mark for the ninth time in his college career during a Saturday night meet in Missouri. It notes the event and a related meeting where Dal S. Gear, president of the Tengue, announced details.

Elder South Denn Ini Heh Duck Tider Notra Dames Tenek Slt Thor Bees Dal S. Gear

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