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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1929

Page

18

Howley May Take Braves Job After Leaving Browns

Boston July reports say Dan Howley, manager of the St. Louis Browns, plans to quit the American League club at season’s end. Emil Machol of the Boston Braves indicates he would consider offering Howley a contract to manage the Braves. Wachs declined comment to avoid tampering with another club’s property.

Boston Dan Howley St. Louis Browns Emil Machs Halon Braves Howley Braves St. Louis Wachs Del Davis J. Walsh New York Jas Ciyee Sin Brenidon St. Lanin Hill Southsworth Hig Southworth Russell Tarkburne Chicago Jakie Atz Wesxay White Sox Cincinnati Muggs Mr. Tendricks Hrobbie Graut Maranville Hravet Dan Ccade Phil Bell Washington Walter Johnson Billefer Hall Halle Ar. Brenou Mr. South Cardinals Willian le Anight

Garden officials seek deal to block Schmeling return

New York Square Garden negotiates with Humbert Fugazy to drop Max Schmeling from facing Phil Scott. Garden officials seek compromise and risk offering $20,000 to relinquish rights to the German boxer's services.

New York Ks—Madigan Square Garden Max Schmeling Gtrmany Phil Scott Humbert Fugazy Schmeling

Saturday League Officiary to Discuss Schedule

A meeting of the Saturday League officiary to rearrange game times will be held Wednesday evening at the Broadway epoching goods store. Mule Bragier says the telephone company and the Sunshine Specials may play two games on Saturday and Sunday July 20 and 21. Others seek an out of town game Sunday and more rearrangements. Call Manager Kirerner at Yoonlawn 4050.

Broadway Mule" Bragier Tur Beils and the Sunshine Specials Lutter-Krust Bakers Kirerner Yoonlawn

Loss In Tennis Warning To Frenchmen Fate Raises Forefinger

In a Wimbledon doubles upset American Wilmer Allison and Todhgy Von Styn win a major victory, signaling a shift in Davis Cup prospects. The article notes Tilden’s singles exit and predicts France may retain the cup in singles, while America gains a doubles edge and a fighting chance in the challenge round later this month.

Davis J. Walsh New York Nebuchadnezzar International Lawntenia France America Wimbledon Wilmer Allison An Todhgy von Styn Tilden Kent Codhrt Wal Vietory Allison Wat van Ryn Young High Americana Burnpe Wranée Gilden Johnston Cochet Dragoon Yam Tiynard Allison Hunter Latt Hebnessey Menalime Coutret Taragnan Landry Baursus

Western Gol Field Goes 18 More in Amateurs

Kansas City masters of golf report day two at the Western Amateur as 180 hopefuls begin the 30th journey toward the title. Rain and wind hinder scores while leaders Frank Winglis and Frank Axlad of Kansas City post 71s. Others like Clarence Tibby and Tacklind show early rounds amid challenging conditions at Mission Hills. Local favorites and Chicago entrants fight through gusts amid delayed play and variable scores.

Kansas City Bregma Mission Hille Ladan Ton Moe Portland Ore Ani Keefe Carter Oklahoma City Eneh-Bad Moy Rhitfer Mirvin

Major League Baseball Leaders and Top Players Summary

A dense summary of league standings and star players across American and National Leagues. Mentions teams such as Giants Yankees Tigers Pirates and Phillies with key figures like Gehrig Mantle Traynor and crowed names, plus stat lines and rankings. The text blends rosters, hits, runs, and averages with scattered team associations and dates.

Insa Tetie Weimar Mobius Hans Ott Glante P. Ronahaven Giants Terry Glants Hefey Cates Tetoler Wanee Pirates Womers Glande Wae Amprican Lhague Foxx Riehringere Tigers Inj Sinomona Githlettes Crowns Inunish Thiere Sites Athleties Gehrig Yanks Genringer Snell Fvave Adbleties

Champion Routis Triumphs In Boston Narrow Victory

In Boston last night in a featherweight bout, champion Routis defeated Zeramby by decision though overweight, a narrow win amid a noisy ring. In the West Texas League Misland led a 71 point tally while San Angelo and Ballinger posted runs.

Routis Boston Yonneduke Zeramby Lynn Andre Roulis Boston den Misland Coleman Ble San Angelo Ballinger

Card Pilot's Fate Now In Player Shakeup Rumors

New York sports column speculates on Cardinals leadership shifts as managerial turmoil swirls. Southworth and Howley questioned. Brennidon’s stance unclear while players like Hill Southworth, Hall, and Johnson feature in a broader, unsettled lineup amid slipping team form.

Texas fisherman’s tale of alligator mischief at Nueces river

R Gerhardt recalls a fishing trip in McMullen county along the Nueces where a three-foot alligator seized his cork while he anglerly battled a likely ten to twelve pound catfish. The episode ends with the gator holding his ear in its jaws as he attempts to free it.

Texas Nueces Theodore Ronsevelt Africa R. Gerhardt Summit McMullen County

Light's fish story contest prizes announced for July

On July 434 the winners of The Light's fish story contest will be announced. First prize is $10 in gold from The Light, second prize $7.80 from Dibble Sporting Goods, third prize a $6.73 Coleman item from Snell-Hocker Hardware, fourth prize a heat reel from Rathera Sporting Goods, and fifth prize a $96.50 leather bound crew from Broadway Sporting Goods. The narrator recalls hauling alligator and fish to the bank and freeing the catch amid proof requests and a offer to show tracks at a nearby pool.

The Light Dibble Sporting Goods Company Coleman Snell-Hocker Hardware Company Rom Rathera Sporting Goods Company Broadway Sporting Goods Company Terra Firma Wimaell Noecea

Active First Workout for Dundee Go Fields

Welter champion Dundee begins training for a July 23 bout with first day drills in heat. Morning five miles, seven ring rounds, rope skipping, and shadow boxing mark setup as he eyes 10 rounds today per manager Gig Rooney.

Fields Dundee Go Snckle Tailny Fietls Gig Roonry

Skipper's Job for Marquard in Major League Move

Marquard, once a top National League pitcher, was signed as manager of a southern club in the Kentucky league after a record auction price. The Independent Aces seek a game for Sunday. contact Call Your Brand for details.

Tacksonvita Pla Maret Qviard New York Grinty Ang Wack, Sonville Tin Kauthonglenty League Hamm

IKEARNS EYES BLACKED IN LAS VEGAS FRACAS

A garbled Los Angeles report alleges manager Ike Kearns attacked a man and engaged in a physical dispute with an actress named Helaney. The account references Mickey Walker and Jock Jempyes in a chaotic scene with unclear details and names.

LOS Anghims Tack Kearns Mickey Walker Jock Jempyes Velaney Helaney Wsbant

Lewis Tackles Sonnenberg Again at Fenway Park

Gus Sonnenberg and Steanglee Lewis prepare for a third heavyweight bout at Fenway Park as Sonnenberg seeks to defend his title amid pundits noting Lewis’s improved defense and a feared flying tackle. Officials and promoters from Illinois Rhode Island and Connecticut attend, with Commissioner Samuel P. Tazza present.

Boston Gus Sonnenberg C'Steanglee Lewis le Tons Dartmouth Stranel Sonnenberg Mier Erldir Champiaon Disneler Fenway Park Illinois Sonenborg Rhode Island Connecticut Doe Coffer Krone Chieags Samuel P. Tazza Trinda State Athletic Commision

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