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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1929

Page

8

Teutons Win European honors in weekend play

Berlin reports the Teutons swept to the European zone finals by defeating Germany's rivals in straight sets, and advancing to face the United States. Austin suffered a thigh sprain and withdrew in the seventh set, with Prenn securing victory for Germany. The United States team includes Tilten Hunter Hennessey Lob Alien and Van Ryo.

Berlin Dorit United States France Sei Germany Tentons Pete Ig Fiat I'rins Hang Endanser J. W Bunny Austin Dr. Hl Prenn J. C. Gregory Cme Gregory J. G. Collis Tring Tauchmaon TI. Kleinschroth TOOD Londa Pert Mohlenhaurr Oly Toa Prono Fou Swhile Tate A. Ing Wete Tin Agrin Prema Teutons Spain Italy Cuechloavakia Bozland

Indians Tumble star slugger as mumps sideline hits

San Antonio Indians lose key slugger Nagom to mumps for an indefinite period. Waco nabbed two wins in a Sunday doubleheader, 6 to 5 and 7 to 6, with seven homers in the double bill. Casey hit two homers for Waco, his 24th and 25th of the season, as the Cubs’ barrage powered the offense.

San Antonialg Dat Nagom Nason Waco Gaia Cubs Dallas Casey San Antonio Earl Yardwell Bul Hargrove Erama Saugujnet Clackerby Rye Werwick Hirgrove Gettywild Newman Rye Bed Blackerby Gleser Talley Sanculnet Glaber Glocer Windle Caldwell Tata Arzatt Tlar

Giants and Cardinals clash at Polo Grounds with youth guests

Ten thousand youths will watch the Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals at the Polo Grounds. The Junior Baseball Menace group will be guests, amid a festive New York scene marking a major event for young fans.

New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Polo Grounds Junior Baseball Menace

Allison and Van Ryn Triumph Over Spaniards in Barcelona

In Barcelona on July 18 Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn continued American tennis success by defeating Jurall 6 2 0 0 and Morales 0 4 6 3 in singles. The pair then beat Moaler and Sanrim 6 3 8 4 6 2 to seal a doubles win. The Americans claimed three victories against Spanish players over the weekend.

Allison van Ryn Tarcelona Spain Wilmer Allison John van Ryn Atari Jurall Morales Toefeat Moaler Sanrim Spa Herve St. Trecal

Tickets on sale at Wagner's Drag

Tickets are on sale at Wagner's Drag with Starr No. 3 and travelers motel crier stand listed in the notice.

Wagner's Drag Ewe Travetors

Dempsey Offered $10,000 to Referee Dundee Flehs Fight

Jack Dempsey received a $10,000 offer to referee the Dundee Flehs 16 round welterweight championship bout on July 25. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons wired the bid, the largest sum ever offered for a referee in the event.

Detkoh Jack Dempsey Dundee-Flehls Floyd Fltzatmemons Dempsey

Dury Fires 25 Straight In Skeet Match Report

Charles Dury tied a skeet club record by firing a string of 25 as scores from the weekly event at Olning buyin traps were listed. The report notes other shooters and totals, with a midweek skeet session and upcoming Deca shoots at Olmen ranges.

Dury DL Gut John Dury Ollows A. V. Holland Blixlom AL Fitch W. A. Logan Joe Onnenheimer Pac Cack Falls Bix’ Touby George

Kalamazoo Grand Circuit Meet Promises $70000 in Prizes

Kalamazoo Mich July 15 Seventy thousand dollars in purse will be awarded here this week when Kalamazoo s Grand Circuit program begins More than 200 entries were here last night and the Cll contingent will be in by Mandy first day of the meeting which will continue through Friday 25000 FLo Reno Anverivar pacing derby feature event of the weeks card is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon There were 42 entries this year and the purse is likely to be 27000

Kalamazoo Mich Singer Bruce Cll Mandy

Joske Porters Defeat Elevator Boys in Lopsided Win

Veteran Joske Brothers Porters toppled the Joske Elevator box with a 15 to 4 score. Porters offense erupted after the first inning as Sintny Griffin Fountray and Myers delivered timely hits. Lewis pitched four hits over seven innings to earn the victory.

Joske Porters Jouke Brothers Company Jouke Elevator Boxa Perdball Yams Bundas Yenge Porters Tage Sintny Griffin Fountray Myers Lewis Presileentor Royal

Mandell Rises for Canzoneri Title Bout

Mandell world lightweight contender begins training in Chicago for the August 2 title clash with Tony Canzoneri of New York. He weighs 135 pounds without padding, per his manager Hedi Anne, as Canzoneri schedules arrival a day earlier.

Crivagy Sammy Mandell Hig Tony Canzoneri New York Rowkie Anil Hla Hedi Anne Canzoneri

Braddock to headline heavyweight title bid in New York

James J Braddock eyes a bid for the light heavy crown against Tommy Loughran in a 14 round Yankee Stadium bout set for Thursday night. Odds tip Loughran to outpoint Braddock though Braddock's right hand could challenge the champion's guard.

New York James J. Braddock Tommy Loughran Dare Tistic Audire Roulis Tory Canzoneri Loughran Braddock Yanken Joughton Cam Oddy Bran Eney

Cleveland Signs Amateur in Houston

In Houston on July 15 Chariin Aronatela a right handed pitcher from the local amateur team signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians and will report within two weeks. Aronatela is among the citys top amateur players and received a substantial bonus for joining Cleveland.

Cleveland Houston Tiouston Chariin Aronatela Chriatin Xu Hobby Tenn Amaien Baseball Rame Satuchat

Blue Larkspur Faces All-Age Struggle for Championship

Chicago July 15 Blue Larkspur the champion 4 year old of America after winning the Arlington Park feature and boosting season earnings to 147 600 begins plans for a campaign toward the Saratoga Cup Hawthorne Gold Cup Lincoln Handicap and Gold Cup at Belmont He defeats rivals including Circle Vart Dasen and Grey Cats while strong 3 year old stakes loom like the Travers Midsummer Derby Lawrence Realization and Tatonia Championship as Col Re Bradley guides the colt toward the crown】

Chicago America Blue Jackspur Col Re Bradley Blossom Time Himsell Saratoga Vermont Latonia Clyte van ‘Eason Dr. Fheeland Have of Sharon Arlington Park Blue Larkspur Sutureuy Headley Diack Servant Circle Vart Dasen Teac Larkspur Grey Cats

Jockey Nets $11 000 From Classic At Arlington Park

Jockey Mark Gnenci rode HMuc Larkspur to victory in the America Classic at Arlington Park on Saturday. The purse was $50,000 with 10 percent to Garner and a $400 gift from Cot. BE. TR. Tener, owner of the winning was a two year old. The report mentions Wat Texas League and Spring Allians but details are garbled.

Chicago Tockey Mark Gnenci Hmuc Larkspur Arlington Park Garner Cot Tener

Weekend Sports Schedule Mixed With City Notes

The page lists a cluttered set of games and venues including Fort Worth Houston Waco Chicago and New York with teams like Saints and Dodgers. Notable matches include Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Philadelphia absences. The text also notes days Monday and Thursday with scattered abbreviations and uncertain names.

Texas Leagan Antonio Waco Bort. Worth Teveport Senenos Inston Chicago Hantoyne Si York Cienstant Swaderk National Leaszo Cincinnal Brooklyn Tatesburgh Banton Absenco Philadelphia el Loula New Forks Turshay Tesni Pains Gen Antonios Withita "Palla Ewumant Fort Worth Houston Shravenack Waco Pdi Amie

Houston racer wins Medina Lake outboard meet

Sipith Reynolds of Houston won three races at the Medina Lake outboard motorboat meet sponsored by the San Antonio Boat Club. Galveston entrant Hancock won the last race, leading in the fourth before engine trouble, while Hancock also placed first in the final race. Creel Beck took third overall. The events serve as a prelude to the Interstate regatta on September 14 and 15 with prizes over $1000.

Sipith Reynolds Houston Meding Lake San Antonio Clih Mator Hancock Yarnon Hancock Nok Swith Creil Beck Sphich

Max Schmeling to headline Denver boxing exhibition

Denver on July 27 will host an all star boxing exhibition promoted by Jock Kanner. German heavyweight Max Schmeling makes his first West appearance in a four rounder with Germany Hell er, plus several county and regional fighters including Chick Hefferer, Rusty Frans, Frank Landers, Tiger Tohisos, and Frank Tande in six and four round bouts at Block 1 yards arena with 18 seat capacity.

Denver Jock Kanner Trenver Max Schmeling Germany Heller Chick Hefffrer Rusty Frans York Neb Swelter- Welph’s Prankie Landers Tiger” Tohisos Oklahoma City Helview Frank Tande Nonser Kanan City Ptadina

Route action details unclear in OCR sample

The readable text is fragmentary mentioning route use and a Pacific area with a numeric figure, but no coherent event or outcome is discernible. The piece lacks identifiable persons or organizations to anchor a fuller summary.

Bakers Win as Somerset Rally Fails

Bakers beat Somerset Independents 3 to 6 after a three run rally by Somerset tied the game early. The Bakers extend their winning streak to seven games as they gain the victory at Somerset.

Ihe Somerset Ini Riehter Uulteer Krust Independents Bakers

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