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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1929

Page

18

L A High School Cage Title At Stake Friday Night

San Antonio high school basketball championship action centers on Fort Sam Houston gym Friday night as Brackenridge, Mains, and St Marys Hill vie for district honors. Adalat Enapenin and Fermost poul-hooter provide post threats for St Marys while Mains Biant center Glive seeks the opening tip against Tietze. Tip off is at 8.

San Antonio Fort Sam Hows Fon Gymnesian Wien Mult Avenue Eetachadl Buthilots Brackenridge San Marcos St Mary's Hell School In Antonio Swanl Engers Ublig Luce Adalatenapenin Glive Tietze Ani & Hovt Uim-com Ehao

Cubs Refuse Day's Demand In Major League Move

Chicago trades and contract talks reshape spring camp plans as Cubs reject Day’s salary demand. W. J. Veeck augments minors prospects, while star slugger Seagus holder Wilkson delays signing as Catalina Island camp looms and January dates slip by.

Chicago Tech Clyde Bea Arkansas Day Chicago Bs Omaha Ithout Toru Warler Cuba Anl Yentorjay W. Ju. Veeck Korine Sining Catalina Island Obruars

Troeh Wins Flier Trafshooting Title in Kansas City

Bronk Troeh won the informational flyer championship in Kansas City, breaking 24 of 25 targets. Teammates from Houston and St. Louis also posted high scores, with each shooter breaking 23 or more targets in the event.

TROEH Kansas City Web Bronk Troeh Vortinnit Orr Billat Tmlouston Texas P. Te. Frans St. Louis

Migratory Bird Bill Signed by Coolidge

President Coolidge signs migratory bird measure affecting refuges across the country. The bill directs management and protection of migratory species, with various regions designated for conservation and research programs.

Coolidge Washington, D. C Feh Nordbeck

The Weather's Fine When Athletes Sign

A satirical verse by GEORGE E. PHAIR mocks magnates who denounce flawed athletes and praise signed stars. It portrays Joseph Blow as thick and unable to hit or throw while John Goof is praised as a superior prospect, illustrating the fantasy of player signings in sports culture.

George E. Phair Dle Avertea Joseph Blow Bhaorkoy Stuckey Merning Ting Toston Wu Iis Massnchuselis Neginels Jack Dennissy Salt

Referee dispute over Stribling fight division

Stribling promoter Dempsey seeks a third man referee for the Sharkey Stribling bout at Whaminga Park on February 27. Brassill or Sheehan pressed as possible referees. Massachusetts boxing commission to decide after meetings. Stribling protests strongly against Boston referees, demanding an impartial pick to avoid harming his chances.

J. L Miami Teferve Wits Jack Dempaes Whaminga Park Johnny Brissil Jack Bheehan Boston Prict Abu Atlanty Elinice Prac- Henly Allot Wien Goad John B Swilivan

St Ed's Announces 11 Game Football Schedule

Avsyen Jonee, as Kilward's athletics director, releases St. Edward's University football slate. The schedule lists 11 games from September 21 at Loyola to December 6 vs Austin College, with venues in New Orleans, Waco, Austin, Brownwood, Houston, Waxahachie, Abilene, and El Paso.

Avsyen St. & Ward's University Baylny University Waco Southwestern University At Austin Daniel Hunkerroll Brownwall the Institute Wooston Howard Payne College Brown Whal Trinity University Waxalachie Simmons University Abilene Lexus School of Mines I Paso Austin College Teanple

Shoe Meet Prep Amid Vague Qualifications

In a ragged sports item, disjointed lines discuss a forthcoming shoe meet with unclear qualification details. The fragment mentions practice lines, a gimmicked golf link, and references to teams and individuals, all jumbled and difficult to parse.

Elder's dash ends Williums bid at Madison Square Garden

Notre Dame halfback Rick Elder, subbing for the team, defeated Percy Williams of Vancouver in a 60 yard dash at the New York Athletic Club meet in Madison Square Garden. Williams, a double Olympic sprint champion, suffered his first defeat in recent competition as Elder powered to victory amid a crowd of top sprinters and a flurry of record chatter.

NEW _UYORK Percy Willums Vancouver Wick Elder Notre Dame Williama New York A. C Willian Mihaelphig Ostar Williams Wilhima Quinn Bob Wiese New York Fred Sturdy Ale Wanhein Trnrk Flesong Finnly Unel Newark Pren Philadelphia Yale Sabin Caer Thich Blurdy Vietor Nekard University of Viextuergh Lee Matt Woorkils

Local Office Seeks Treasurer Amid Board Shuffle

Officials announce a search for a new treasurer as the city board undergoes changes led by chairperson Huan Wi and commissioners VE Schulte Theluw. Names and full details are not disclosed in the fragmentary notice, but the governance move is clear.

Seeredurs Traesurer

Amateur Ball in Weber's Charge

Weber leads Amateur Athletic Federation as president after Tatok IE resigns. The federation shifts to new leadership and promotes amateur championships with a unified emblem and touring events. Weber plans annual meets and emphasizes county and state level amateur sport promotion.

Weber Toho KR Mie Amateur Athletic Feilerieion Ure Ranaie Maatenr Haselmil Quyaunerd Woler Tatok IE Thyheo Coommission Dol Mansures Vietor Reha Neyetonsures Cyimmidgdin Webep Weeling Jw Jeagan Oforts Incgee Ty Hathe PA ALM Hak All Ile Athletic Il Torstain Brigh Aml Ivonae Drsdgrei Wis Cuereit

Football rules cut element of chance in football code

A long article discusses football rule changes removing luck from play. It notes the rules committee has finalized the last unclarity and will apply a standard policy across games. The piece highlights impacts on ball out of bounds plays and kicking, with emphasis on preserving regularity and competitive balance.

Davis J. Wallis LON New York Reb Anya Hener Iy oFffort Ae Rene Boll Boone Stond Hall Iniman Reyweaenla Yue Klenk Gompecitiop Bev Yan Mn Lonse Littl Lng Ra Aren Wivingy Thas Wrale Peneral

St Johns Lutheran Teams Triumph in Local Basketball Night

St Johns Lutheran boys blank San Antonio Initia Rangers 49 to BT while the girls subdue Brackenridge High Maglettes 13 to a score. The Junior College roster and lineups are listed with players including Schulze and Burkhart among others in a detailed postgame recount.

St. Jonn'y Taher Hung Sin Antonio Initialoge Rangers Tatheran Brackenridge Igh Maglettes Rungerellen Hathoran Boys Schulze Puraard Seheolle van Hirupkenbocler Guavis Nit Franke Subs Rais AIS Rieit Fynwhtin Kuardy Blurgan Tsardwin Soil Cassano Satherwy Burkhart Tider Brand Rapp Ulasecmeier Pentors Geyer Welllacher Guards Woodland Ochs Maeaman Cubs

All Around Event for Texas Relays

A Texas Relays all around event is planned at the University of Texas on March 38 featuring seven divisions. The program includes discus, shot put, high jump, long jump, pole vault, and relay races. Notable entrants include Tea Mail twin and Jad feet, with Peters and Louie among competitors.

Atilyies University of Texas Jem Ox Wingina University Wee Bolls Louie

Mrs Chapman Leads S and Women Golfers

Mrs Chapman led the women golfers in a dense club event described with local place names and outcome notes. The report mentions teammates, a venue, and a tied competition, with references to a ceremonial or social gathering afterward.

Mrs. Chapman

Basketball results for It. bin na er ete 2 Wrdie 3d

Incomplete OCR style recap lists players Tadionn, Wiswanaain, Hin, Palani, Neovl, Whelan and others with irregular team notes. No clear final scores or teams are discernible from the fragment.

Tadionn Wiswanaain Palani Gina Whelan

Walker and Loughran Fight For Laceweight Title Chance

Walker and Loughran set to clash in Chicago to determine a light heavyweight contender while promoter Smith announces plans for a heavyweight bout in San Be. The long delayed meeting edges toward a midnight finish with observers hoping for a decisive result.

Peela Lvaywiight Hnuifinds Loughran Ler Snith Paddy Hirman Chiengo San Bea Ack Senvog Walker Chicago Hon Lohman Thera

Red Fitzsimmons Wins Another Fight

Red Fitzsimmons defeats opponent in a brisk bout noted for rapid exchanges and dramatic moments. The match features strong exchanges, with Fitzsimmons delivering decisive blows and controlling much of the action. References to timing and stamina highlight the fighter’s prowess and crowd reaction.

Witles Snyder Dodd Meir Grodyke Ruyder Lida Piunidly Timny Thea Kad Basbertiing Mort Riley

3ICE ABOUT TO CINCH CELLAR CHAMPIONSHIP

In Fort Worth February 19 the Texas Christian University brisket ball team faces Timehing Institute in a Southwest Conference game. The Owls seek a strong finish, with Engsten Wileineh leading possession and Me’nible scoring 10 points, while Thrawn adds a captain’s effort with a field goal and two free throws.

Teyas Christian University Engsten Wileineh Peemnent Geel Uwsseador Albo Thrawn Mostans

Special trophies at horse exhibit draw crowd and prizes

A cleaned up notice announces a Saturday horse show where officers award a trophy to the division posting the most points across events. Points are 3 for first, 2 for second, 2 for third, with no points for fourth, aiming to reward overall performance. The event will be held at Wey owl and emphasizes competition among regiments or units.

Yarigua Te Regiment Ant Seconi

Cardinals Sell One and Purchase Two

In Louisville on Feb 19 Branch Rickey, vice president of the St Louis Cardinals, announced moves involving a Dayt Chin Content Inngue club transfer to the Louisville American Association club while noting Wayne Owl of Central team and Scottdale Pa in the Middx Auntie League.

SP. Louis Louisville American Association Branch Rickey Thet. Louis Cariinala Tickey Lie Piurehnne Theart Wayne Owl Central Teanue Club Scottdale Auntie Jeague

D J Straus Wins Hillcrest Golf Title

D. J. Straus emerges as winner in Hillcrest golf event amid cluttered text. References to Sands and Coudtey club, plus scattered names, imply a local sports note with other figures and a resignation at a university.

D. J. Straus Hillcrest Golf Deo Bérous Fteresh Coudtey Club Sands Eluss Straus

MEITZEN PULLS RIEGELS IN CITY LOOP

Meitzen surged in a chaotic City Loop race amid penalties and a string of fouls. The page lists many riders, with George O'Connor winning the Miami amateur qualifier by two strokes, claiming top honors.

Meitzen Riegels C. Us Barajas Laskel Bine Cisne Moitaen Marin Wal

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