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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1929

Page

21

High goalers prepare for state race in city series

San Antonio area high schools ready for a six game city championship series. Grackenridga Eagleg hosts Lanier senior vocational at Hock Sam Houston Thursday. Mnie Aveour faces Lavier Saturday while Moin plays Gracken tile next Thursday. Spelundale and Alamo Tleights pursue Doexar county honors as district play begins and bi district eliminations loom.

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Boxing Bravado Flares Ahead of Stribling Sharkey Bout

The piece notes rising boastful tempers between Willie Stribling and Jack Sharkey before their February 27 fight in Miami. It mentions telegraph taunts, publicity stunts, and fanfare as promoters push images of a hard clash, with Dempsey and Fitzsimmons referenced in broader boxing mood.

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Heene y and Paulino bidding for scrap in title clash

The article reports Heeney and Paulino as leading contenders for the welterweight championship race. Christy Nor of Akron is cited as a mild challenger, with plans for a February 22 bout and a 23 percent gate share. A separate note mentions a boxing schedule draft for a February 20 event by Cleveland councilmembers, with details to be announced at a future meeting.

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Interm games roll to rough start at Puiner Ball

The Owls of People n Supply boys topple Tucalay Night club 26 to 10 26. In the second game the San Fernando Owls beat the L'rapped UM Juniors 20 to 16. Saturday night the Owls face the Specia Eagles and Good Will Center miners on Tuesday night. The Triple C n will forfeit their game with Brothertwod. Lineups include fripplemen Garcia Ramirez Minn Davwent Cabido eugris Penn sub.

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Gregory Wins Australian Tennis Championship Final

J. O. Gregory, part of the British Davis Cup team, defeated I. M. Schlesinger of Victoria in the final to claim the Australasian singles championship, with scores of 2 6 2 7 5.

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Fight Results From Various Venues

A sprawling boxing results list shows multiple bouts across cities such as Chicago Detroit New York and Milwaukee. Winners include Jackie Shields Shweel Abionyo Walter Malley Sid Ferris Edilin Shapiro Johnny OKeefe and Harold Matthews with several knockouts and outs or points decisions.

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Tex Rickard's Fight Plans and Reno Debacle

Tex Rickard eyed a heavyweight clash drawing mega bets and protests as he moved from Salt Lake City to San Francisco then Reno. He faced governors, angry women's groups, and trainer quarrels while wrestling over site, finances, and a disputed referee for the Jeffries Johnson era successor bout.

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Canadian hockey stars on S A team meet in Mattoon rink

Fragmented notes describe Canadian players including Captain Jack Smith and Joe Wighar joining the South American squad for a Friday night game at the En Pedro rink. Mentions of Visiez Macap and Lermy Suter indicate acquisitions, with Dalby Tre Wings and Miller leading golf figures noted elsewhere in the report.

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Hill's Scoring Leads Lions Easy Victory

Jake Tun star forward for St. Mark's City Senior League basketball powered the Lions to a 42 to 29 win over Laurel Melghta Methodists at the poet auditorium on Monday night with 15 points. In the twin bill, Missouri-Pacific Boosters defeated Public Service Utilities 38 to 15 as the Veltman Brothers Ferguson and Williams carried the Dasket. City League to vote on new schedule at Feendyny Srotting Goods on Tuesday night. lineup lists and committee names appear in the readable fragments.

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Patten Folly Now 709 Small For Use in Northwestern Sports

In Chicago, January, Patten Folly dubbed Da en's Folly when first noted as too feeble to house athletic programs at Northwestern University. Plans for a new campus facility surface as university officials weigh options.

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Deny Florida Fight About To Blow Up

New York dispatch reports widespread denial of rumors about a confrontation in Miami Beach and a planned event at Madison Square Garden. Officials and corporate spokespeople stated the advance sale is booming and construction for a Flamingo Park project is underway amid conflicting rumors.

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Golf at Brackenridge Park Recaps After Texas Open

Local golf scene at Brackenridge Park picks up after the Texas Open weekend. Manager Slutray Lrooks notes business is improving as the municipal links host nearby delogs and upcoming events.

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TURNERS STARS TO BOWL IN CHICAGO

Turner bowling club plans to send 11 players to represent San Antonio Carnery at the American Bowling Congress tournament in Chicago March 22. Funds are being raised through charity events to cover travel and entry costs for the team including captain Italyh Nison and Pvt players. Turner officers were elected for another term at the recent meeting.

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Jim Price Found Dead One Week After Pro Baseball Icon

Jim Price, a prominent figure in professional baseball, was found dead near a park after an apparent self-inflicted razor wound. He was known across the country for his long career in the Boston American League lineup and was a fixture in the sport. The circumstances suggest a despondent state linked to health troubles.

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Squadron 62 Beats 41 At Army Y M C A

The Freisficrt Squadron defeats the Sixty second Squadron of the Ameri can division in an Army Y M C A game. Extra period decided the outcome as Crane scored the winning basket and Wynneington led the Sixty second Squadron with a list of players including Flood and Drenthall.

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YMCA Basketeers Put On Double Bill at City Arena

The program features Central Athletic Club facing the Hrospuel Hl Bay fists in the opener, followed by the Junior Triangles against the Fingevr Tire five in the second game. Both contests headline the YMCA basketball double header at the City Arena.

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