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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1929
Page
9
Mrs Polly Norton, a member of neve elu, is pictured as Archery gains popularity again in the community. The piece notes renewed interest and local enthusiasm for the sport as it returns to prominence.
Pitcher Jon Giard, tied to Washington in the American League, was ordered to report to San Antonio after a tangled sequence of bids with Atlanta and sanctions from Judge Landis. Washington Cargo and Atlanta franchises disputed a sale while San Antonio and the Indiana clubs pressed for terms.
A garbled game report details Dallas losing 4 2 to Wichita Falls with mixed up names and stray phrases. The unreadable OCR text references pitches and players but lacks clear results or a coherent lineup.
The note advises financing yourself to settle debts without worry and refers to consulting classifications 71 rather than 72. It mentions a firm ready for handling the matter and suggests preparation for a smooth process.
Denver July 18 opening round action as Marion Turpie of New Orleans tops the field with a medalist showing in the qualifying rounds while Mra. 847 of Konean City defends her title as the standout rival in a tense start to the women’s tournament.
In the qualifying round at the Denver Country Club Miss Turpie and Mrs Hil led the field with strong scores, while Ann McKennedy of Turn, Ola and Math Replogle of Oklahoma tied for third at 58. Turpie and Hil drew championshiop brackets and are set to meet this week with matches culminating Saturday. Turpie has previously won the event in consecutive years.
Mandel makes his first public workout at the Washington Park track in Chicago as he trains to defend his title against Canzoneri at a later date. Canzoneri will hold a public session at the Garden of Asia on Thursday after receiving promoter approval to extend two more days.
Independence Kansas July 1 The twenty eighth annual Missouri Valley tennis tournament progresses with many preliminary rounds completed and top seeds advancing to the second or third rounds. Officials hope further eliminations will finish the finals by Saturday as rain does not hinder opening day matches.
Heavyweight contender Schmeling signs to box Omaha Negro Wright in a four round American Legion exhibition in Omaha. The card also lists local fighter Simmons Driers planning a trip to Uandorn next Sunday, chasing a win after weeks of poor form, while Hunts Verrenit loses his season due to a broken ankle.
In New Orleans Marion Turple, a New Orleans golfer and recent medalist in the Women's Mississippi golf tournament in Denver, announced engagement to Robert A. Lake of New York. The couple met during the North South tournament at Pinehurst, South Carolina, while Turple was playing. Wedding date reportedly not yet set.
Briefs from the American League and other circuits list Cleveland and New York results, Chicago and Philadelphia outcomes, and multiple city matchups. Included are a handful of noted scores, weather cancellations, and upcoming game notes across the American, National, and minor leagues.
Fragmented OCR shows a list of football or basketball games with mismatched city names. Reads like a schedule: San Antonio Wichita Fort Worth Shreveport Waco and others. Mentions Louie Fore Al Det and Pipetwwan at Te SHU. Ends with Monday Tuesday entries and Western League references.
New York Sammy Dallas stopped Tetey Mack in the third round at Jersey City. Ironto Steve Hace of Toronto stopped Salpl Smith in two. Wilis defends in San Antonio as Slim Jietlinger features Newark. Frankie Tains of Troy weighed in at 7.
Local omoteur Tilebar figure Aronstein agreed to a bonus of 1800 dollars after signing a Cleveland contract days ago. He will join the Todisns immediately. Negotiations came through Houston scout chief G O Stapnicka, tying Texas league clubs and another major league team to the deal. Aronstein has recorded 12 wins and 8 losses this season.
In Austin matches a group of wrestlers were robbed mid bout as thieves disrupted the event. One report notes the dressing team entered during the contest and made off with gear and equipment while the action continued.
New York July 16 Rumors say James J Braddock has developed a sharper left hook to trouble the light heavyweights if a bout with Tommy Loughran materializes Braddock’s camp reports he relies on his right and power to blunt his rival while Loughran trains at Moosic Lake New York As fight talk grows betting odds favor Loughran but Braddock remains dangerous with his hard punch and ring craft
New York July 16 Exceatives of the United States Lawn Tennis Association today were considering a program to invite Germany's Davis Cup players to compete in the men's championship. Forest Hills was selected as the venue. The German team, who faced the United States in the first round, are viewed as dark horses in the event after their upset over England's Davis Cup captain.
Eddie Mack, a featherweight contender from Denver, meets Andy Sal Sorio of San Bernardino in Los Angeles tonight in a junior welterweight match. Mack has one win and one draw in two recent tries, while Sorio seeks a decisive upset as the Morgenit title history is noted in brief.
Helen Wills, renowned tennis alumna, met Premier MacDonald yesterday after a private tennis session with former British squash champion A. Casaler, whom she defeated in a recent match. Wills plans to attend a public event in New York later this week.
New York July 6 Laverne Fator a famed thoroughbred jockey continues to top the metropolitan circuit in the race for riding honors. For a decade and a half his name has repeatedly appeared at the head of the list, underscoring his enduring prominence in racing.
Nomi announces July 10 as the national amateur golf championship date at Webbe Beach California. Limander and international stars expected to attend. T T McMahon serves as executive secretary of US AL, directing entries and coordinating the event.
The report lists jockeys and mounts across a busy Aqueduct meeting. It highlights Harry J. Sinchair's Huncoeng stable and notable riders like Hony McAtee and D. Drice with multiple wins. Jockeys Garner Brice and Robertson are noted for volume and success, with detailed counts of wins, seconds, and thirds across dozens of mounts.
Waco has been offered the services of Danny Clark by the Tadtimers club of the International league. It is unclear if the offer will be accepted as Cherk played with San Antonio to Gaff ander the Tents Jeusue t tilting.
The San Antonio Tack Indians split a doubleheader with the Houston Mack Dulalaes at Leage Work Monday afternoon. In the first game the Buffe won 4 to 1, and in the second game the Buffe again led the score, earning the doubleheader split.
The British amateur division sued a chocolate maker over a July ad showing Tolley with a golf shot and a supposed endorsement. Tolley, a stock broker by trade, denied any paid endorsement, and the court quickly returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Tolley plans to travel to California for the amateur championship in September, having won the Pelhams title recently. He is described as a brainy, long-time river expert with British military service and multiple club memberships.
In Chicago on July 16 the Western tennis championship at Skokie Country Club saw top seeds hold form. Defending champion Emmett Pare led Jed teams in easy rounds while heavyweights Kerner and Gledhill advanced despite early trouble.
Brown and his manager Dave Lum Jansky were suspended for failing to fill a contract and for advertising Brown as NW A. boxing champion. The NSB recognized Boone as champion of the light welterweight division, and Brown may box once before the suspension becomes effective in Hartford, Connecticut, with a potential bout against John Teattuling of Ebagtfare.
Smith from Bridgeport and Garcia from California meet in an eight round featherweight bout at Logan Square arena tonight. The promoter advertises a potential chocolate appearance and a winner must face Chocolate later this month in Chicago.
Gorilla Joner of Cleveland signs with tentative plans for a bout at 148 pounds. Event date referenced as August 26 looms with details unclear due to garbled text.
A fragmented list of players including Touts Dan Carrie O Hosa Som ervillé and peers such as Johnson Jess Sweetser and Arthur Ducky George suggests a late entry field for a foreign golf event. The text mentions names tied to a final stage with a May 23 date and refers to stores and leaders like Gopal ley Storey and Boava in relation to the competition.
In Seattle July 16, Wykoff narrowly beat Claude Bracey with a 40 yard relay sequence. Bracey, Texas Viger, trailed closely as Wesley Foster and Lenckret also placed, while Olympic sprinter Verse Williams could not compete due to a leg injury.
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