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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1929

Page

22

Abilene Favored in Winter Tournament Bracket

In Breckenridge, Abilene and Headquarters edge into the semifinals of the winter tournament. Abilene is favored to advance to the final against Wichita Falls, with Headquarters struggling to overcome a five-goal handicap. A horseback accident injured Robbin, but he survived with non fatal injuries. Capt. Harold Coulter led the offense in a key victory over Austin, as Hormone rivals faced an afternoon of intense play at the turf park field.

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Mike Delaney Gets Hot Springs Fight Set

Mike Delaney planned a bout in Hot Springs with Howard Middleton but it was postponed. Teammate Taylor and others in the circle say Delaney will launch a $100 challenge later this week after failing to confirm a date.

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Nelson Fight Turmoil Over Ring Weight At Goldfield

The 76 year old Goldfield boxing saga unfolds with Billy Nolan vs Nelson amid weight disputes. Rickard pressures Nolan to hit 139 pounds ringside in full gear, Tex Teekord and Old Master clash over weigh in timing, and Rickard relents only to the fighting ringside rule. The struggle highlights Nolan and Gans weight battles and the toll on training and health.

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Mandell Seeks Opponents as Title Defenses Loom

Mandell asks National Boxing Association chief Paul Prehn to name opponents for his four-man title group within 60 days or risk vacated titles. The order lists Tauber, Mizkiny, and Donder as challengers, with questions about guarantees and enforcement.

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Shelton Seeks Bout for Finley in Towns Card

Promoter Janek Shelton announced he is managing Timmy Finley a noted 147 pounder and seeks a bout here with Ace Hudkine not barred per manager’s claim.

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Boxing Blood, Guts Mark Nelson Gans Victory at Goldfield

The report blends basketball scores and a detailed boxing bout at Goldfield. Nelson and Gans waged a brutal fight, with Gans ultimately winning after Nelson showed fatigue and foul tactics drew warnings from referee Siler. Crowd reaction grew as the action intensified.

Texas Open golf memories draw old stars back

Veteran players like Charley Toliver Pat O Hara and Cyril Walker gather for the Texas Open reuniting after years away and recalling past frights including Tom Boyd nearly collapsing on Willow Springs course and Walker’s California disqualification as he defends a leaner more precise game focused on accuracy over power.

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Bowling: Ames Rolls Pal Throws an Grdor

Fragmented sports item mentions Ames bowling, a pal, and a player named Charlie gmelts at Fisk Kawnien. The text includes garbled names and dates such as Tuesday and March, with references to a talkative person and a Fletcher Timirare.

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Phillies Begin Spring Camp with Strong Prospects

Phillies head to Winter Haven Florida for spring training with a deep pool of young pitchers and veteran infielders. Manager Sholten aims for a balanced lineup led by Cy Williams and Chuck Klein while bringing along five new arms from the minor and major leagues to bolster the rotation and defense.

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Russell New Coach of Mercer Football

Russell of Carson-Newman has been named football coach at Mercer University at a meeting of the Mercer athletic council. The 80 year old former player at Carson-Newman and the University of Tennessee takes the helm after several years coaching at Carson-Newman.

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Anatomy of the Wrist and Spine Motion in Weightlifting

The article discusses how hip and wrist alignment influence power and stability during lifts. It notes that a 14 degree movement or angle affects weight transfer, rigidity, and attack strength, with emphasis on maintaining momentum to avoid brain or body strain. The piece cites Associated Press photographers and observers.

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Johnny McCarthy Wins In Allentown Ring Bout

Johnny McCarthy defeats Gypsy Williams of Totoda in a controversial match at Allentown. Miller and Brown also feature in the undercard, with Dixone and others listed among participants.

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Panthers Schedule Three Cage Games

Panthers set three upcoming cage games with a schedule mix across venues. Porter expects key players Westats and Rob Morris back for the Sarutiny clash while the rest of the details reflect a busy week against Anthony’s College, Mary’s High School Waltons, and Lutheran College Sean.

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City Leaguers Begin New Season Opening Night

City Leaguers start the season with a split hall night featuring City Wasker and Ms lenpuera in a dehler bender at Camp Normorle. Cody Lewis and City, BC face Welock as Virgil Winters presides over a league swing to split the season.

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Foul defeats Jacket team in tight early season game

A tense seven point win for the Mroaved Till teams over St Anthony's in a Volleys Wednesday contest. Tulinn led Jacket with 12 points as Linens Meospech Mill Stenwa and Selialls added scoring. for Automy's Kupzak Guertin Simler top-scored while refs Necker and GinFhark kept control.

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