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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1929

Page

16

928 Champs Wimors Doomed 928 Champs Wimors Doomed

The Fourth of July pennant race tradition points to leaders on Independence Day. The New York Yankees and St Louis Cardinals trail in their leagues as Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago Cubs set pace. Pirates near top in National League amid tight standings. Batting star Biggs Stephenson for Cubs. Paschal Yane heroes for Athletics in key games.

Tme New York Yankees St. Vovis Cardinals Tankees Philadelphia Athletics Cardinals Chicago Cubs Pirates Independence Dar Athletica Eaumot Pitteburph Fitiel Hitle Biggs Stephenson Cubs Delder Deere Paschal Yane Herb Pennock Rus Terei

Fist Fight Results and Postponed Boxing Cards

Boxing results show Tony Herrera KOing Ray Rychel in Chicago and Johnny Carper outpointing an opponent from New York. Weather forces postponements of two Monday shows and a Philadelphia card, with bouts including Gana versus West and Glick versus Ruf put off to next week.

Fist Tony Herrera Ray Rychel Chicagoy Far River Mars Johnny Carper Langing Ich New York Rew Deter Fark Fabry Joe Gana Los Angeles Negro Welterweicht Barrs Westlecht Shill

Carpentier Reshapes View on Max Schmeling Fight

Georges Carpentier, once wary of Herr Max Schmeling, changed his stance after a recent bout. He lauded Schmeling as a revelatory fighter while noting Schmeling's refined left hand and strategic style. Carpentier drew comparisons to legends like Dempsey and discussed each fighter’s punching approach, signaling a new respect and anticipation for future clashes.

Tore Georges Carpentier Lily France Herr Max Schmeling Tieurces M. Grorgos Akerood Bisch Uhlan Freidog Max M. Georges Herr Mas Pautino Herr Bex Dempsey Herc Maz Herr Maz Beezark James J. Tunney Iene Louie Angel Firon Tom Gibbons St. Wall Jaraea Carpintine Thomas

Sandlot liftings and league notes from Sunday games

Sunday baseball results show Tir. Peppers losing to Leaners 34-12 on the Vegger diamond with Lasers, Willing allowing ten. Mowell-Guilette beat Burrell Engineers 6-5 on Frio Cite road after a ninth inning rally. earlier they won 48. Camp Normosle Tractors defeated Handera Sheep herders 7-3. Independent Aces and Somerset Aces had a big game with a late rally. Bell Telephones Blue Bells idle due to rain but schedule a July 4 game and a following Saturday match. Aransas Pass requests challengers after 14 games with two losses. Public notices of future matchups and possible barbecues accompany.

Tbe Peny Loan Company Sinnagee Hendon Sundey Becg Lasers Winery Crockett Rendon Mowell-Guilette Burrell Engineers Frio Cite Secon Innning Tiel Rio Bell Blue Bells Tdeamiels Tigers Sunshine Specials

Winged Foot Honors Jones in New York club debut

Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck New York announced that amateur great Jones has been made a member. He will appear publicly on September 2 in Des Moines California as the national amateur tourney begins.

Jimda Atlanta Winged Pool Golf Club Marmaroneck N.Y Vigwiag Jones Des Monts Cal

Jockey Fator to Ride Again at Aqueduct Meet

Jockey Fator, once suspended, is cleared to resume riding at Aqueduct next Thursday after a Jamaica track meeting. He faces a formal censure and a warning to monitor his conduct moving forward.

Fator New York Jockers H. T. Archibald Aqueduct Jocker Jamaica Friar

Bobby Jones Returns Home After Open Victory

Atlanta greets Bobby Jones returning from the national open championship. A parade and speech planned by local clubs and officials honor the golfer and his wife as crowds gather at the suburban station. Georgia House approves formal congratulations to the famed Georgian.

Atlanta St. Andrew’s Allnut Lob Jones Liegoil Hhimsete Telub Eorgetl Suburbea New Sark Robby Abo Group Amnatous Mainaroucck Plasaié Topincea Chienga Renny Georpia House of Treprerentares Gorgians

Mrs Babe Better Than Average Fan

Mrs Babe Better Than Average Fan SEW YOR, duly 24 Mrs Babu Huth, who ones played baseball cheeser at school, can tell about every bit every member of the Yankees has made it any stage of the game and he keeps no score card, Shoe ylenda every same with her motte.

Babu Huth The Yankees

Hollywood Players Tangle Over Sisters Cast

Universal motion picture editor notes a Colum bin drama titled Sisters with Molly O Day Sally O Neil and Ram on Le Maire involved. The piece mentions dieting by Molly O Day, spring getaways, and casting chatter as well as other industry notables and events at Fox openings and city parades.

Louella O. Parsons Harry Gobo Lo Loge & Fey Califarpia Molly Evelic Rufus Maire Columbias Wease Hares Cebu Rome Bally O'Neil Rufox le Maire

Cleaners Meet C C Cleaners at Lambert Neoch Diamond

Parish league members from Catholic Community center face Main Avenue Cleaners in the Alamo City League. The game is scheduled for the fourth at 2:30 p m on Lambert Neoch diamond.

Catholic Commmity Center Main Avenue Cleaners Lambert Neoch

Homer Race Br Internellonal Nera Seechee

Fragmented sports update mentions players and teams with scattered names. It references the Yankees, national leaders, and various figures, but the readable text is heavily garbled, offering no clear event, score, or date to confirm a specific outcome.

Br Internellonal Nera Seechee Beanan Dor Tata Epherana CuBe Piste Cate Panchal Yankees Sorat Mein Mates Pal Bim Pomeshe dyesiSl Trasus Acserican

Harlingen High grid drill set for August 17

Harlingen prepares for 1923 football practice with a new coach Duten Rederick. Rederick will attend Coach Dana Bible's school before returning to supervise training. Placeholder text mentions November and Corsus Ubristi, with unclear fragments about Denton and Heetarick.

Harlingen Specia

West Texas League Score Input Report

West Texas League standings show Biz Bering with six runs and Angelo two. Reifene three, Coleman three, Miclen two, Talipger notes two for Falked Imelev Sarkocas. Western Association reports no games scheduled.

Biz Bering Sin Angelo Reifene Coleman Miclen Talipger Imelev Ule Western Assoctation

Fixed Pivot Putt Technique Promoted by Cyril Walker

Cyril Walker, former National Open Champion, argues the arms should act as a fixed pivot on the putting stroke. He criticizes wrist motion and urges a pendulum swing with the body guiding the stroke toward the cup. The arms remain largely stationary while the wrists stay quiet, with longer putts requiring more arm movement to generate force.

Cyril Walker

Western Association Rearranges Schedule in Independence

Western Association votes to shorten the schedule in Independence and allow each club to carry an additional player, bringing roster size to 15. The move affects matches in the second half and aims to adjust game dates and team readiness.

Independence Kandwig Western Association Kebeduule Boeholl Tinh Mettayer

Exhibition Scare In South Bend Exhibition Game

South Bend, Inc. hosted a city exhibition where former major league player Binsley Goyeléskie limited Reds to five hits as the South Bend Indians competed in a tense warmup. Details are scarce due to fragmentary OCR while strong mentions of teams and figures hint at a local contest.

Stan South Bend, Inc Binsley Goyeléskie Reds South Bend Tndiany Tony

Macks warned to keep eye on Yanks

Davis Walsh reports the Philadelphia Athletics may lose their early pennant lead as the New York Yankees surge. He notes Ruth and Pennock spark the Yanks while the A’s struggle with form, stressing the need for proof of superiority and caution about a late-season collapse.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE AND AMERICAN LEAGUE SUMMARY OF LEADERS

National League leaders include Esteen, Roary, and Lat bylines noting top hitters and pitchers. American League leaders show Garrell and other stars with RBI counts and triple figures, reflecting a midseason snapshot from the era.

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