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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1929
Page
13
Stribling of Macon predicts a knockout win over his opponent, with confidence that he will finish the fight decisively. He is buoyed by training and plans to defend his career record this night, according to reports from correspondent teams.
Wesleyan Institute at The sill Yo At LAL balcony crowds watch Lanier soar to a 33 to 6 lead in the first quarter as Woot drives the offense and Lanier dominates with swift moves and precise shots. Second game details hint at upcoming match Wednesday vs Saanier with players listed and substitutions noted.
In San Francisco Willis and Walker wrap up training amid tense practice sessions. The bout pits Weh Mickey Walker against Willis as they prepare to clash tomorrow. The match is billed as a tough test after prior victories, with expectations high for a renewed confrontation.
In Miami a major boxing event headlines as NamI Fight leads Te CiFero in a heavyweight clash. The night features notable fighters and public interest centers on anticipated power moves and potential title implications amid bustling Miami publicity.
Unclear OCR output lists multiple boxers and locales with outpoint style results. Names such as Autti Yourgatuwas, Ty iupthy Jalang, Jerinnn Weiner, and Steve Hoces appear alongside cities like Philadelphia Dallas and Michi wn. The fragmentary text references outpoints and knockouts in a loose boxing results context without coherent pairing of bouts or dates.
The list shows a Monday junior league match at the community center with the Minds facing Prov Vent Vernon Artichelt in a regional playoff. University of Michigan athletic director Len Shay Fielding will oversee the event and the Michigan team is expected to compete with four players in uniform.
A fragmented query cites Abe G Espinosa and Western Uber Champion IDE discussing wrist movement in a CHAPS CLAY IT bout. It questions how far a swing distance up to about 20 feet should be driven, noting wrist-only motion may fail to provide proper cadence and noting a minor left-ward backswing variation.
A garbled but dense city league report describes a pivotal triple header affecting seedings and potential ties. It references teams and players including Evita Methovints, The Cifie Thowstees, Tacaters, and The Mie songs, noting contested matchups and shifting standings in a tense late season stretch.
Coffee men prepare for minor league baseball training with a focus on new players and local prospects. Names appear as unclear OCR fragments, outlining participants and sessions at an unspecified facility.
Fragmentary report notes a Dallas boxing event closing after arrests of eight men linked to local gangs. The chaotic scene involved police actions near Higbee Street and the mayor's office, with several detainees later released.
A local Athletic Club announces plans for a public gathering to promote a community fitness program. Organizers say the event will showcase the club idea and invite broad public interest in physical welfare arrangements at the new venue. The effort is led by the organizing team behind the Toom Tires group and aims to attract local residents.
St Anthony's triumphs in the decisive series clash as Agathe Jackets edge Yoruw in a hard fought match. Referee and players named, with key figures noted across the court and play by play.
The boxing card at Fort Sam includes Johnny Grog and Kid Wainy in separate six round bouts, with Julio Lo and Moody Kid Lone on the other side. Tack Avalon meets in a junior weight six round special, while Kid Norman faces Mackie Par and Kid Gambina rane in two six round prelims featuring Black Devil.
The Aggies gym hosts the Interscholastic League tournament at Utal Memorial Gymnasium March 9. Teams from San Mateo and beyond will compete for the state title with facilities including seating, showers, and dining areas as the event showcases high school basketball’s top talent.
The report notes Hamilton contends a main claim while not risking the city title amid a contested season. References to opponents include Burts and Kerrville context with local standings and schedule implications. Rival results and forthcoming fixtures shape the outcome and municipal trophy prospects.
Veteran referee Lou Magnolia received a telegram from Jack Dempsey selecting Magnolia for upcoming Miami duties. Magnolia notes the Sharkey versus Stribling bout style, recalling prior assignments including Sharkey and Tin Mahoney, Stribling and Colne Squires, and Tench south Friday night.
The Isroolis Mildogats defeated the Twenty third Infantry 41 21 in overtime at the post arena on Wednesday night to claim the title of Sam Houston league champions. Junior standout Doer led a late surge with 7 points in the extra period as teammates Wickda Winds and Kietlyght contributed solid interior play and guards Weiser and Toward paced the backcourt.
A garbled report centers on Bill Mehlhorn and a Ryder Cup context. It notes Mehlhorn’s perceived exclusion and questions whether his golfing merit justified selection, with aside mentions of supporters, critics, and the broader reaction among officials and fans.
A fragmented list shows various teams and scores from an unclear basketball results page. Reads like a local standings snippet with names such as Drake and Kansas near the top and references to Centra Wat and Marsa, but many words are garbled, leaving the exact matchups and outcomes indiscernible.
Hebron dispatch reports Olympic champion Williams, racing for Canada, to headline the indoor meet in Detroit. He returns with eight events in less than three weeks, competing tonight on a clay flat center arena track replacing the usual board surface.
Ruth defeats Dempsey in a boxing match described with period tone. The report highlights early action and crowd reaction, noting Ruth's steady pressure and Dempsey's evasive defense as the bout unfolds at a West Palm Beach venue.
The article reports Bamby teams earning a bid to travel to Port Worth for a major event. It notes decisive wins by Draughon and the Bimbies and lists lineups, scorers, and player contributions. The piece highlights strong forward scoring by Smith Rose Hill Wally and Mada Dnto while detailing game-by-game results and upcoming fixtures.
Patt C. Pyle promotes a statewide foot race with stops in Dallas and Fort Worth. Officials from public committees urge support, aiming to draw runners from Denison to Weatherford and beyond, ending with a night event in Abilene and other western points.
A garbled report notes Wilson appealing a salary demand with officials including Erin Wilken and Rickes in a clerical setting. The fragment mentions a curis over andury and a dispute with a group, dated February 21 in SP.
Los Angeles victory report says Sauer Thits Sauer of Glomlule California defeated Vaw Jones of Texga in a heavyweight wrestling match here last night.
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