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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1929

Page

10

Local High School Hoops Rematch Nears Title Clash

The Buffs and Fon Man's Buffs prepare for a Friday night basketball showdown. The winner earns a place in the regional title tournament hosted at College Station on March 5. The game promises a tense, decisive contest with both teams aiming for the championship berth.

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Stribling Sharkey Title Bout Promised for Madison Square Garden

Promoter announces a heavyweight clash between Stribling of Georgia and Sharkey of Boston, billed as boxing’s greatest ever arranged event. Ticket prices range from five to twenty eight dollars. venue Madison Square Garden hosts the pay-per-view and ringside access.

Alan J. Goulduminati Jock Sharkes Vicia Sharkey Tavorby Geom Bnet Fice Doubse Sagaliy Io Mutou Dle Yah Gly Pily Sharkes Madison Squire Lex Tueckorii Velev New Jersey Philadelpha Vox

Paolino Likely to Outsmart Boxing Contenders

New York reporter Davis J. Walsh and S. E. Mat note a probing look into the boxing scene. Paolino appears to lead over Stribling and Sharkey, with experts urging caution until more decisive rounds and a possible late surge by Sharkey or Stribling.

Davis J. Walsh S. E New York Mayo Starkes

Main gridiron teams set to begin spring practice

The Vei Avene High school football players start spring practice Thursday afternoon. Equipment will be issued after gelice. Coaches plan six to eight weeks of workouts and several games to be played. The winning team will see ants. Conchi Cochran expects praise from the site.

Geliec Plareyl Ings Conchi Cochran Cancain Terenty Cary

Basketball results from thr. Wearrated Prava and Meg

Basketball results list teams Prava and Meg with four standout players and a strong Teact performance. Officials report high scoring is recorded with paced play and competitive margins throughout the game.

FIGHT FIGHTS DAGE END AS BONER FIGHT

A chaotic report on a boxing bill featuring James J. Corbett era names and speculative notes about Dempsey versus Sharkey. The column blends rivals, promotions, and future plans with fragmented phrases and melodramatic commentary.

Dage End Boner James J. Corbett Nim Rickard Hichneil Jack Lempsey Dempsey Ani

Anier-Wesleyan Series Resumed After Rain Delay

The Anier Wesleyan series resumed with elite mid Teer Xerril Wein Franteet Heineegatens IeIt Bae Amaia playing. Wortnesday afternoon saw tabner win the first game.

Elite Mid Teer Xerril Wein Franteet Heineegatens Ieit Bae Amaia Afreragn Et Die Vom Ei Roaneline Tabner

San Antonio tourism drive fuels unusual junior chamber push

The Junior Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio plans a bold tourism push to attract Northern visitors by promoting Old Sol era entertainment and lavish shows. Local boosters emphasize building the city’s tourist base with a steady stream of events, polo marches, and entertainment as winter travel heats up.

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Hayes Receives Last Chance at National Track Meet

The narrative describes a disjointed report from a track meet in Tampa involving athletes Hayes and others, with references to trials, team dynamics, and outcomes. It mentions a last chance scenario and efforts by participants to secure a favorable result or avoid elimination.

Sileus Tampa Wierle Jack Useyes Wertelin Santina

Fight notes Miami Preach Florida Feb

Frantic notes describe a boxing event in Miami Beach with announcers and fans discussing fights and standings. The report mentions Janek fighters, a crowd from St. Petersburg to Jersey City, and press coverage limits and telegraph delays affecting broadcast.

Tunney Avoids Big Fight Visit in Miami

Fragmented report suggests boxer Tunney skipping a high profile bout in Miami while others push ahead with plans. Text mentions light tracing and various names as part of an unclear tour and events surrounding the fight scene.

Miami Andy Bayt Adara

Adams Pastes Cruz Off to Fight Gill

A chaotic sports or fight report centers on Adams Pastes and Cruz preparing to confront Gill. The account names several figures and hints at a dramatic confrontation, with scattered fragments suggesting a buildup of tension and a scheduled showdown.

Adams Pastes Cruz Gill

Looney's Basket Sets Rice Losses Record

Unclear OCR text describes Looney's Basket and Rice, mentioning a 5 Prithiory Mrehumiey anniversity and Ve TYE, with references to teams, captains, and late game events. The fragmentary lines mix players, dates, and places, making a coherent narrative impossible to confirm.

Looney Rice Waston Po Seorthy Aihavel

Mysterious Mule Rally Faces Transportation Hurdles

Disjointed notes recount a mule event labeled Mule 500 and a list of obstacles blocking travel from a Georgia connection to Cowak. Fragmentary phrases hint at a strained journey, with mentions of Ashina BeaceH and WoL and tight stashes complicating access.

Ashina Beaceh Weh Nica Udle Nedd Georgia Todermindt Je Heine Cowak Gia Agia

Filipino Tony Bout Card Stirs Feathers Across Ring

A chaotic report details a boxing bout involving Tony and a Filipino challenger with mixed commentary. The piece references crowd reactions, alleged fouls, and a controversial outcome amid claims of a substantial prize and veteran participation.

Fritz Mercus Upset in Florida Tennis

In Florida at Atami Beach, Fritz Mercus stunned by Val Gress of Morten TT as local favorites fall. Young Tack Stay Honn at Washington loses to Carnell Turnee in Miami amid strong volleys. other notable results include Munter and Mennesgee strong play.

Mame Derom Wil Jeagh Atami Beach Tconie Wetted United States Val Gress

H and H Coffee Team to Practice Sunday

A local coffee team named H and H plans a Sunday practice session. The report mentions several individuals connected to the event and a series of unclear references to sponsors or venues, with names like Siahig Ceek Diebelek and Mani listed among participants or supporters.

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