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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1929

Page

15

Ex Houston Leader Replaces Alz as Fort Worth Manager

July 2 Fort Worth reports executive today, Frank Sayer takes over as Houston leader will replace Jake Alz Forty Five Fornoger of Kore World Wuechall era. President Ted Robinson announced the change and Alz nodded confirmation. Snyder said to Mort Worth Sun day for a conference with Stobbish hike it warn't mrtit late last nights that final arrangements were miedly. Alzie nok thinking at quietin g hall. He is open for offers from clubs in all tongues.

Fort Worth Frank Sayer San Antonio Jake Alz Kore Wuechall Ted Robinson Leayder Houston Aty Ald Janke Rand Robertson Atz Ted Snd Snyver Snyder Mort Worth Matas Jaye Stepper Alzie No

Heart Balm and Court Fight Stir San Antonio Speech

Gomer Hammond, president of a group pressing claims against Joe Giard, vows to seek £250,000 in damages over a controversial “heart balm” claim. The San Antonio controversy centers on Giard’s pitching during a game against Mobile and a tug between local officials and Commissioner Landis, with public reaction turning heated.

San Antonio Felub Waxhingler San Antonio OM. Landis Tomer Trimmond

Villanova grid star plans boxing career

Pennsylvanian reports that Villanova center Vin Lopano or similar star plans to pursue a boxing career in coming winter, amid college athletics and a potential rise in intercollegiate competition.

Villanova

Dayle Lehr Practicing For Upcoming League Game

Dayle Lehrs will practice Tuesday afternoon at San Vbedre park to prep for an intermediate league game. The session targets Rasmen and Tniy ahead of the first game in the second half of the schedule under the Western Association with March 7 and Atlanta, 6 pm, as noted.

Dayle Lehr Dave Lehrs Sanvbedre Park Winmand Geerhound Rasmen Tniy

Junior Tots Form League Opens Entries

Local youths form a new junior baseball league with outdoor play and organized teams. Prospect entries are welcome and Crockett is the contact for registration.

Tyrdorsy Baseball Crockett

Retiring Jake Alebiss Steps Down As Manager

Jake Alebiss retires after a lone season at Suncoast Cavetrus. Frank Snyder named Werth successor as team manager, taking over duties with immediate effect.

Jake Alebiss Fork. Werth Frank Snyder Hity

Italy Revives Famous Palio Race in Siena

Siuna July 2 The Palio of Siena a medieval horse race dating to 1298 was run again along the Tingza Del Campo. Spectators including American tourists packed the windows to watch guilds parade their banners and riders in period costumes. The race, tied to the Feast of the Visitation, featured elite participants from Pisa and Florence with prizes symbolized by a silk brocade traph. Another Palio is scheduled for August 16 after the Assumption feast.

Siuna Tuy Siena Tingza del Campo Italy Florence Tome Terugia Tvent Diet

Houston Boat Medina Victor Houston Boat Medina Victor

A Houston boat event at Medina Lake Sunday featured multiple classes of outboard racers. Notable finishes included We Step and The Breeze leading early laps, Reynolds and Vernon trading position, and Cecil Veck running in the top three in several heats. In the final race, We Step narrowly won ahead of The Breeze with Vernon third. There were 72 entries in the first race, 13 in the second, eight in the third, and a drive in the last.

Houston Smith Reywolde Claes Medina Lake Sunitay Joe Dyer Nto Cecil Deck Crana Tohneau Lockwood Chas Burris Vernon Mies Reynolds Maca Mitchell Breeze Burrig Ogee Iinuk Reer Cecil Veck Iun Wb Reypolds Deena Folson Durvis Milbird Smith Neyvolds Ares Pred Sinclair Corpub

Fourth Place Teams Tie in Municipal Park League Action

The Cross Dark Rangers and the Concepcion Tigers battle for fourth after a 4-2 Rangers win at Lions Field. Tigers pitcher Ollesside allowed two hits. Castilla contributed two of the Tigers’ four safeties. Burles relieved in the first frame as schedule shifts follow the Dignowits Park and Pittman-Sullivan withdrawals. Next games set for Polo Field at 2 pm Tigers vs Penckenritl Park and 4 pm Booster Parkers vs Rangers on Lin Field.

Dignowits Park Pittman-Sullivan Tsa Itngur Vic Schaltz Polo Field Tigers Penckenritl Park Lins Field

Artillerymen Win In Twelve Innings

Lefts singled driving in Laer to end an eight to twelve inning duel between Army Post league teams. Artillerymen won 5 2 after Medicos were held by Jackson who yielded six hits. Sims walked four in the eleventh with no runs scoring.

Laer Fieldartillers Secon Medical Regiment Medlicos Jackson Sims Medicos Rogers Mel Fbirgt Rouche Tuckson Wheeler

Cayuga Home First in Arlington Race

Cayuga home led the six horse field at Arlington in the inaugural American National Handicap from Shadybrook Farm. Greenock finished second with Deible Heart third as Casuga outran Greenock by a length at the halfway mark. Track time was 1:17 for the dash with Cayuga earning 6.26 dollars to win, 208 to place, and 82.46 to show. Greenock paid 14.26 to place and Doubleheart 5.2 to show.

OPI Cayuga Shadybrook Farm Tempel aWas Arlington Park Greenock Deibleheart Casuga Gremnock Hix Me Cgremnock Te Prire Shad Sok Doubleheart

Trout Bite Around Point Isabel San Benito

July 2 report notes trout biting around Point Isabel near San Benito as locals say fishing is reviving after a slow period. The piece cites Tocal fish frinna who visited the area Sunday and observed several catches, signaling growing interest among anglers.

Point Isabel San Benito Point Tsubol Tocal Fish Frinna

Black Indians win tight midgame clash at Teagan Park

The Black Indians edged the Fork Worth Black Panthers 7 to 6 on Monday afternoon at Teagan Park to split the first-half of their Toean Oklahoma Louisiana league, with plans for upcoming games against the Cubar All State and a July 41 return match.

Fork Worth

River hog hunt tale ends with wild catfish bite

In a riverbank campsite account, a group recounts fishing misadventures and a wild hog hunt memory. The narrator recalls dozing by the fire when a bobbing line and a yanked pole disrupt the night, triggering a scramble as a hog and a startled catfish join the commotion.

Hy Habbyance

Fish Story Prizes to Be Awarded July Seventh

The Light announces a fish story contest with seven prizes. First prize is $10 in gold from The Light, second prize a $7.50 tackle box from Dibbin Sporting Goods, third prize a Coleman gas stove from Snell-Hocker Hardware, fourth prize a cock in the house from Barbera Sparling Goods, and fifth prize a leather-barcut reel from Sparling Goods.

The Light Secon Ox Fron Dibbin Sporting Goods Company Coleman Gipsy Cin Stove Fron Snell-Hocker Hardware Company Barbera Sparling Goods Company Sparling Goods Company

Bowling Ladies Ninepin League Match Recap

The article recounts a chaotic bowling night with mixed outcomes among teams including The Jolly Tobs, The Friendly folks, and St. Joseph, noting close scores and near-wins. Teammates like Newgebauer, Steinben, Walfsont, and Gehraral lead various lines, while Elks, Caltech, and Cembler fields appear in different matchups. The report highlights late rallies, high series counts, and shifting standings in a busy evening of league play.

Fisloe Coolurs Dyer Vetera Urekenl Ona Kolshis Catutenis Trether Hauffler Bruit Gianers Caltech Cembler No Lobers Elks St. Josep Altesa Enou St. Joseph Sérain Ndt EAM Gils Newgebauer Steinben

Boxers Set for CMTC Tuesday Night Matches

Fort Sam Houston hosts fourteen boxing bouts as the CMTC tournament opens. Lieut. “We Harmony” referees with Rexford Shores of the Twenty third Infantry and Dieter PA. Goven of the Fifteenth Field Artillery serving as judges.

Fourtteen Eeriphate Cm.t. C Fort Sam Houston Sen Inals Ith Apt Rexford Shores Twentythird Infantry Dient PA. Goven Fifteenth Field Artillery Juntges

Kid Statts Defeats Rodrigues In Army Tournament Final

Kid Stwita defeated Rodrigues in the final bowl of the Army M C A tournament Monday night at the SY arena to win the championship medal. They fought Jaga The and two other battles to decide the champion. Kid Willa and Kid Decking deadweights fought in an exciting entry while Sid Leonard beat Kid Pyde ten raw in the curtain raiser. Fun fer Réno won the decision over Kid Weilhorst after a tercilée haul in the second game.

Kid Stwita Rodrigues Army SY Arena Jaga Kid Willa Kid Decking Dloote Wattle Sid Leonard Kid Pyde Raw Fun Fer Réno Kid Weilhorst

Fomby Juniors Set for Waco Clash in Round Two

Fomby Juniors travel to Waco Friday for an afternoon game against Waco's Giles team in the Anadlean Troglan base ball eliminations. Manager Mob Biss leads the full squad hoping for a quick win after a first round crushing victory.

Waco San Antonio Waco Dimior Giles Cbamniona Hunt City Wombys Revecue Wil Mey Mob Biss Fomby Tiong Exis Ihey Wade Bering Cortes

Track events in progress at C M T C stadium

The CMSC meet at Post Stadium begins at 1 p m with about 250 entries across 10 events including sprints and field events. Units listed as officials include Ninth infantry Ninth artillery and signal company with Tusdrhit and Sistieth infantry detailed as officials.

Post Stadium L P.m W. Chistee Twelfth Fell Artilery Bsecamt Signal Company Tusdrhit and Sistieth Infantry

Grey Coat to Run in American Classic at Aqueduct

Grey Coat, owned by Matt Mid, will start in the American Classic at Arlington Park on July 1 with rider Stern O Connell aboard. The colt sped past Man Larkspie in the Livyor Stakes at Aqueduct Saturday and earned a big boost with the win.

Cuicago Greg Arlington Park Sumurloss Washington Matt Mid Grey Coat Wade Stern O'Connnell

Umpires Return to Work After Injuries

The American league umpires board announces officials back on duty after new injuries or illness caused delays. May V Yousragian with a fractured grin is seen. Lewisonseha, Cleveland first baseman, was among those hired weeks ago and plans to return. Red Ormsby, another Cleveland victim, will resume work Sunday after being struck in the head by a foul ball during a park disturbance over a month ago.

Bate May Yousragian Lewsonseha Cleveland Wan Wily Tony St Louis Emmnth Ormsby Cleveland Park

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