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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
11
A large barbecue is planned Saturday for polo players who competed in or contributed to the Fort Semin Houston horse show and the paid-winter polo tour match between Wichita Falls and Tort Biss. The event will be at the Slowing Well on the Spludo creek.
Paul Wanzley revived talks with matchmaker Jack Taylor for a return fight in Ammy City. Gazela trains Ward for a Chicago clash, with a main event likely. Continental Promotion schedules a heavyweight eight round bout Luna vs Houchik and Wangley eyes Mickey Cuban in Joplin, Missouri.
Ring observers largely favor Jack Sharkey in the decision over Sharkey’s opponent. Majority of critics estimated Sharkey won by a wide margin though some favored a split or disputed score. Opinions varied on rounds with most predicting Sharkey victory and a few urging Stribling for a closer result.
In a Southwest Conference game at home, the Morne Peogs defeated the Tsoslor Wears as the Frog attack overwhelmed their foe. Taylor contributed with a strong inside move while the Berry crew kept the pressure on the boards and in scoring, closing out the season on a winning note.
Fragmented report from Brooklyn training camp hints at a possible trade involving Johnny Gooch with speculation of Aradnil My the Boston Mraven in a potential deal. The piece is garbled but references boxing, camps, and unnamed figures, with uncertain connections to other sports notes.
The Mesrs and their first spring training squad gather in Laredo as pitchers Messenger, Florald, Carson, and Heber report to Business Manager Conner ahead of a 9 AM bus departure. Connolly and Warwick join the group with Alexander leading, Nee Nan scouting. aim to settle in Friday with practice and light drills before full sessions begin Saturday.
A chaotic report on a boxing event featuring Sharkey and Stribling, noting Stribling’s victory after a lengthy bout. The piece highlights the heavy and light weights, the grandeur of Binawinge Park, and lists notable attendees including Irene Castle and Al Capone. Describes one round where Stribling dominated and the official presentation by One-Eyed Connelly.
A garbled score update lists teams and partial player names with scattered numbers. Key figures show a 85 to 2 split and several incomplete player references, indicating a disrupted OCR transcript of a basketball game result.
Flood warnings spread through Alabama and Northwest Merida as heavy rains persist. Miron, Ga., city workers monitor the Venulgee River, which rose to 6 feet above flood stage, threatening homes and forcing temporary evacuations. A rescue was reported in Ticq as crews aid residents.
Washington D C January spring camp scenes show holdouts delaying official terms as players like Goose Gordon and others resist agreements. President Griffith insists no cuts until Monday when reports due. Players mingle with coaching staff amid tension and uncertainty over contracts and assignments.
Fei 35 Ur Jobin Conway Vole history elgint vers peestioul of the International Haveball Teau amid influenza days. Local report notes Toole succumbs to flu amid ongoing health concerns in New York.
Washington February 22 President Coolidge nears retirement as he winds down his ties to the federal government. A long list of callers from all branches and other Washington figures came to bid him farewell alongside his aides. Officials awaited last-minute matters tied to his administration before he leaves office.
Austin obituary reports 84 or 86 year old Judge Simkins, long associated with the University of Texas, who allegedly fired the first shot in the Civil War and served on the faculty for decades. Funeral services are planned this afternoon at All Hai na chapel before the burial in Dallas.
The state municipal tournament opens tomorrow in Fort Worth with top girls teams from Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, Austin and Waco among entrants. Strong squads include Draughon’s Patriacay College, Ritter’s, Foley Brothers, and Christy-Thabby. Fort Worth hosts after recent victories and lineups list key players and centers across the competing squads.
In Charlotte a court case highlights owners of dogs labeled as menaces amid boxing and film industry chatter. Henry Mack faces 20 to 26 years for a violent incident while critics argue pugilists and cinema push admire or condemn dogs and menaces alike.
In a 12 mile handicap at the 72nd Engineers Armory New York County American Legion track, Finnish runner Ejnc Pore substituted for his ineligible teammate suffered his first U.S. defeat. Baylor of the New York Athletic Club won, with Whilin Sebastetle of Manhattan College second and Purje third. Pore finished 12 yards back amid heavy handicaps.
Feb 28 Abate contowering at Tiry high school Blayk Wollard was elected captain of the 190 basketball team and Chee tor Martin captain of the 126 track team.
A muddled note recalls praise for Wetzel's batting as reporters discuss his hitting in a Florida winter context. References mention Stet Crosses, a former minor league figure, and Jean Wetzel’s link to St. Petersburg as a Weber, with Crowley organizing a Winter Tongua event and Gell's practice in right field amid a finger injury.
CUSCAGH February reports Miss Norelius, a dedicated New York swimmer, captured the women’s senior national 100 yard free style title at the national Armament Athletic Association meet held at Lake Shore Athletic Club. Fellow competitor Ethel Tinekie of Chicago has retired from competition.
Journal notes a seaborne card of Elk Reserves splitting two on the coast amid a chaotic scene. Mentions officers of the Public Service Lilitative and Lt Virgil Winter as key figures in a late night disturbance.
Stark of Dallas Steer team has assumed leadership of the galloping training camp in Corsicana on February 29. He is joined by Tarleton, engineer and manager, as the squad begins preparations for Friday’s session.
A confused report from the Braves outlines a salary dispute as team leaders discuss contracts. The Boss, amid speculation, indicated players may influence wage terms, while details remain unclear and tensions rise among management and staff.
The misread article describes Baker and Brown Wooy winning the TLAA basketball crown in a two game series against the Woeet esas Teachers of Cisnyan, with a pivotal 2 Whiir performance by Dante Thwkerconnh. The result sets up a three game series as pursued by the Siuswana university Cowhars and the Vendhers quintet.
Lyndon Bopguss, South west notiference Tarket balk offeiat, leads Main Avenue high against Brel wicksharpigh Will Willies in a championship cage contest at Fort Som TMaustnn. Start time 6 oclock. Main coach Uurry Tamithon reports Casto may join. lineup features Michel, Salas, Clive, Edwards, and Caylain Kistin as key players.
Canzoneri, a top lightweight contender, inks a six round bout with Miller. The card lists Madde Mormon and Cy case as others on the bill, with Walker and Tonnie Toughip Micke also mentioned. Detour plans put Canzoneri in Detroit and Tulsa before Tyter’s return to finish Lord Tswilt with Miller.
Lopez and Castro are set for a March 6 bout. The event page mentions Las Vegas or Mexico venues and notes the match as a key lightweight title tilt. The card highlights promoters and potential sponsors, with local press coverage anticipating a competitive showdown.
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