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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1929

Page

5

Cochet Clinches British Championship in Five Set Final

Wimbledon's July final saw France’s Cochet defeat Jean Beretta in three sets 6-4 6-3 6-4 to win the British title. A huge crowd packed center court with long queues and scalpers asking high prices for seats as fans endured delays and excitement.

Wimbledon England Howil Cochet France Jean Beretta Cochet Tie Raymding Basque Elrdight Mary

City Leaguers Close Season

City league managers voted to cancel the remaining games. Public Service Utilities with 10 victories and no defeats were declared league champions. Beemer to certify eligible players for the city title series: Dean Dial Orwell Friet Rogers Harris Rossman Trimble Bursherdt Tuller Gorell Daomvnle Dyeseh Veltman Friery Nelson Harris manages the team with Ed Georges as secretary.

A. G. Roemer Fridas Public Service Utilities Beemer J. O. Dean Dial Orwell G. Friet L. Rogers Jerome

English Runner Sets New Marathon Mark

London July. A British Athletics meet produced a stunning marathon time as H. Pesne of Wonding Green won in minutes and seconds, shattering the standing world record of 2 32.359 8. The feat eclipsed the mark set by Hannes Kalehmainen at the 1950 Olympics, marking a historic improvement in endurance racing.

London H. Pesne Wonding Green Britis Athletic Association

Evans Set for Chicago Trip in Amateur Tourney Bid

Chick Evans, renowned amateur golfer, is due in Chicago Sunday for practice and the Western Amateur Championship. Mottlay-Evans, holder of multiple western titles, says he is confident of challenging for a ninth crown as he arrives to prepare for the event.

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Grants Beat Carmin Frederickshung in Fourth Typ Game

July 6 report from the Fourth of Typ league notes Frederickstatre Giants defeating an opponent led by Frederickshung in a public ties contest in San Antonio. The Giants are set to face the Austin Greyhounds next week. Real estate listings appear daily with tight unsatisfied access to funds.

Grants Carmin Frederickshung Frederickstatre Giants San Antonio Giants Austin Grey Houndsters

Club Golf Tournament Begins at San Antonio Country Club

The San Antonio Country Club golf course was deemed fit for play Saturday morning, opening the club championship tournament after two postponements. The event starts in the afternoon with medal play at 18 holes and allows three nights and three days to complete each round, while the postponed Fourth of July tournament will also be contested.

San Ardonio Country Club

Doherty Named Best All Around Athlete at A A U Meet

Kenneth Doherty of Cadillac Athletic Club Detroit set a national decathlon high with 7 5463 points, besting Falk Elking of Nebraska and nearing the world record. three-day AAU track meet at Denver featured new marks and relay records by New York A G Paddock's group and the University of Washington shot a world record in the weight event.

Denver Cele Unite States Unica Kenneth Doherts Cadillac Athletic Club Detroit Doherty United States Falk Elking University of Nebraska Poarp Yrjola Finland Haskell Institute Lawrence Kan Charles Tans Arypeles Athletic Club LG Paints Anong New York A. G. Paddogk TN Action Art Maucer Charley Paddock Maurice Gurer Frank Wykoff A. A Twy Mira Om Hllisecond A.A. TI Anekso Scholz Tomny Kerr U Howard Jonps Azul Cuhel Junning Y C Va. A Stevenson Taylor Onstreich Kennedy Heenmn Brix Unlversiy Washington Tose Leld Ciaide Braces Texas Tor Hada Faddie Talay Michigan Esterday Stalin Stere Herten

Carnegie Tech to Meet Missouri in 1934 Series

In Columbus Missouri July 6 reports indicate a football series will be played between Carnegie Tech of Pittsburgh and the Missouri Tigers. The announcement comes as Chester Brewer, Missouri athletic director, returns from a trip visiting universities and discussing athletics.

Carnegie Tech Missouri Colummis Tuat Pittsburgh Mixvaugh Tiger Chester Jy Brewer Misanuri University Brower Haw Ha Bae

Attorneys Urging Law Enforcement in Amariglo Texas

Readers are told to expect strict enforcement of prohibition as Texas aligns penalties with national Volstead standards. The convention discusses policing, occasional changes, and the need for stronger action against illegal whiskey and saloon operations.

Amariglo Texas Dean Snyway New Mexico

Bell Has Heavy Day in Tennis Tourney

In Indianapolis the national clay court singles championship opened with Texas ace Berkeley Bell and other top youths facing tough three match day. Bell and partner Louis Uhelheimer led a doubles bout as rain halted singles, with Bell winning the opening set and dominating the second before play paused.

Bell TEXAN Indianapolis Reni America Berkeley Bell Austin Tosag Danil Julius Seligsen New York City Keith Gledhill Santa Corbdra Calif Bryan M. Grant Atlanta J. Gilbert Hall South Orage Nod Emmett Pace Chicago Louis ‘Uhelheimer Dick. Murray Clifford Sutter New Orleans Glenbill Wilsworth Vines Pasadena Catif Wrar Brown St. Louis Harris Caz St Des Moines Selizson Tournes Glenhill & c Ben Ra Glenhitl Ball Seligass Ireland Tiel Keligson Tia Adele

Baseball's Role in National Spirit Highlighted by Davis

Harrisburg July 6 James J Davis Secretary of Labor urged at a ceremony celebrating the Harrisburg team's pennant win in the New York and Pennsylvania league that baseball unites people. He said sports foster national health and contentment, noting the sport helps the nation vent grievances and strengthen unity in difficult times.

Aarrishurgh GHS James J. Davis Leclare Il Harrisburg New York Pennsylvania America

Ellis Returns as Tufts Grid Coach in Medford

In Medford Massachusetts Tufts announces the appointment of E. Elllis as backfield coach for the football squad. Elllis is noted for winning four major letters in multiple sports. The selection is announced by Prof. Clarence B. Houston, director of physical education, highlighting Elllis's college and high school coaching credentials.

Mediform Mass M. Ellls Aneby Tuft Aing Tufts Clarence BP Houston Ellis Ny Legelbees Bern Waxqcintel Nining College Unge ArthGe Sampson The Malcord College Pilix Wily Medford High School Bish

Amos and Ride Named To Coach W. J. Washington and Jefferson

Amos and Ride appointed to coach Washington and Jefferson football after Andy Koerny resignation. Amos, backfield specialist, has Shrine Game experience in San Francisco and is well known locally. Ride, former YW lineman, played under Len Landis and coaches forwards at the Lenn Pennsylvania school amid alumni support.

San Francisco Amos Tay Ride Bern Andy Koerny Washington and Jefferson Kerr Colgate White Weahington Feryan Shrine Ride Unil Wan Lande Lennaslvania Amos and Tide Ingsistent Anst

Jock Watters Teeters After Dangerous Park Lunge

A chaotic race at Tele imaint park left Jock Watters nearly dead after a mace pinch incident split the start of the race. Watters rode Recaily, rider knocked early, triggering a life threatening gasp as a bystander reached for breath and steadied him. Witnesses said Watters recovered with caution and vows to not repeat the perilous maneuver.

Teleimaint Park Watters Molding Sant Tangugia Enid Wratsters

Bowling League Scores and Standings From The Time

A garbled recap of bowling league results across divisions. Names such as Allan Mitchell Wellens and Lyle Flinn appear with high scores and totals. Reports mention teams like Calunablan Squires and Broadway Lumber, plus American League and train league notes, with multiple games and frames highlighted.

Squires Eanuts Nebl Allan Mitchell Lea Eha Wincers Weltensard Uyle Finn Grena Mitchell Ihe Lasera Calunablan_ Suires Leland Fitness Lyle Flinn Warner Laz AL Mitchel Ted Wellens Az Clarke Pebats Chins Mieker Abrazger Mitch Jernstan Breadway Lumber Esau Pacitle

Ohio State Seeks Tickets for Michigan Game

Ohio reserves 23 000 ducats for 25 000 reais to attend the Michigan football clash in Ann Arbor on October 39. Michigan Athletic manager Harry A Pilletson says the request stands as the largest ever for a conference school. Ohio had sought 17 500 tickets for the defination game previously.

Ann Arbor Ohio State University Michigan University of Michigan Athletic Harry A. Pilletson Michigan Athletic Association Ohio Michigan Stadion Chio

Cambridge oarsmen win abroad in Thames race

Hentry Baglin and Nielols lead Cambridge school crew to victory in a grueling Thames regatta. The team captured the final race as the crew secured top honors in the event held abroad on a July afternoon.

Hentry Baglin Opy Hrowne and Nielols School Cambridge Maos

Phones Battle Specials For League Lead

The Telephone Company Wee Beas chase their first Saturday League title by facing Sunshing Specials on Public Service field. A tied standings moment, with Duremore umpiring and Nowit Vx in the Specials box against Eddie Bickman for the Bells. Also a double-header at Rooster Park Sant San Antonio features Ong T Hundred and For Infantry.

Wee Beas Chin Wolving Duremore

Broadway Rangers Triumph in Kerrville Showdown

Broadway Rangers won a July event in Kerrville Texas defeating the Kerrville Mountain Bows 4 to 1. Collins starred with a strong hit game as teammates backed him with sharp defense and timely saves leading to the victory in the San Antonio league weekend action.

Somerset Aces Face Three-Game Stretch in Eight Days

Somerset Independents prepare for a decisive home stand with three games in eight days starting Sunday night at Sustar field. They resume after a 4 to 8 defeat by Macdona, while Bum sriet and Datech nite teams loom as tough rivals.

Somerset Texas Jule G Somerset Independents Bumsriet Aces San Antonio Ie Macdona

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