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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1929

Page

10

Boxing Fight Fights Loom as New York Commission Weighs Action

Davis J Walsh reports on the New York boxing commission amid a brewing dispute over the Schmeling Sharkey bout. The piece traces history of promoter Getz and Garden interests, noting Chicago and Boston Garden as possible sites and the likely influence on the bout’s venue and timing. Relationships among promoters, commissions, and venues are highlighted as pivotal in determining the next steps.

Davis J. Walsh Eporis Weiler New York Ission Sweener Clark New York Boxing Commission Doug Garden Corporation Brorkholme Mr. Rickard Philadelphia Chigo George F. Tz Chicago Demiiscion Exer Carey Mr. Getz Jane Ie Boston Garden Detroit Chicsgo Jon Bol

Local bowling league yields record score and postponed matches

In a chaotic report from the National Handicapping League style event, Candy company team nears a new team series mark with 3024 while Duerlers claim victory in a two game set. Postponed Steabing versus Car match rescheduled to midweek as Ladies Ninepin League sees Dullins's early double and high scores.

Querier Candy Company Brendan Bartera Sports Tatter Guy Texes Duerlers Eich

Cleveland Has Spotlight in American League Race

Cleveland climbs the American League standings as interleague play heats up. Indians beat Yankees 10 games, surge to fourth place, while Detroit and Chicago chase. Internal trades and shifts bolster Cleveland’s bid, with key players Burling, Ferrell, Miller, Hudlin, Slauie, Zin, Miljug, Fonseca, Fulk, Morgan and Averill shaping the roster.

Les Conklin NN Atall New York Giants Cubs Detroit Yankees Cleveland Athletics Rome Indians Taréz Yanks Janny Flo Guished Broons Burling Averill

Fight results from multiple cities with several boxing outcomes

Boxing card results show Preuss, Hansen, Me Peck, Sala, Dattone, O DARA and others scoring decision wins in Chicago San Francisco Denver and Terre Haute. A Boston baseball note reports Herbert Bradley released to Canton in the Central League.

Preuss Chicago Johny Borns San Francisco Haakon Hanseny Serjeant Hoy Peck Denver Colo Devil Hurt Indianapollis Cowboy Sala Wort Worth Texad Johnny Dattone Bobby O'Dara Augusin Bul Hlaramer Gary Ind Pittsburgh Andy = Divedi New York Dick Ruties Cleves Wiel Bostas Andy Mertix Bud ‘Tayfor Terre Haute Janesville Wis R. FR Kennedie Sid’ Tetris George Bondue Dexter Park SOX Bradley Boston Ton Red Sox Herbert Bradley Canton

Durden Fields welter title referee named by promoter

Detroit Mich July 23 198- promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons announced three candidates to referee the Durden Fields welter title bout as required by contract. Barring delays the chosen official will be selected from EB W. Dic boxing writer Elmer McClelland and Al Tay. Max Waxman and Gig Regney must approve one of the three.

Detroit Mich Durden Fields Floyd Fitzsimmons Clissen EB. W. Dic Elmer McClelland Aid al Tay Michigan Boxus Gortiesion Max Waxman Dundee Gig Regney Jackie Fields Challengger Will Sgree Fitzsimmons Thuir

U.S. Team Youngest In Decade

The United States Davis Cup team enters the challenge round with a notably young lineup. Parla Dba Weekend leads the squad while Dennis Wilner Attisot and Tot Van Kyn are among the oldest at 24. George Lait and others round out a team averaging roughly 23 to 24 years of age.

New York Agmen Eraince Parla “Dba Pepre- Sint United States Tilden Wilner Attisot Theee Tot van ‘Kyn George Lait

McKechnie Returns to Manage Cardinals Rochester Stint

St Louis Cardinals president Sait Breaden announced that William McKechnie will take over the Rochester club in the International League effective tomorrow, replacing Billy Southworth who returns to the main club in St Louis.

Louis Uly Sait Breaden St. Louis Cardinals Bay William McKechnie Rochester Jengee Spain Billy South- I Trechester Cial

Martin in close rounds in Boston Garden feature bout

In a Boston Garden bout, Martin outboxed Bud Taylor across eight rounds in a fast-paced police-like display. Martin weighed 128 pounds to Taylor’s 127, delivering the better flurries and sustaining pressure through the late rounds.

Sboston Anily Arhip Tiny Boston Featherwrigbe Yori Bud Taylor Terre Haute Boston Garden Martin Baslor Martin Weizb Taslar Datiec

Daniels and Okun in rematch at Angeles showdown

Daniels of Minneapolis weighs in as the heavyweight contender faces Okun in a 10 round bout at Los Angeles. Daniels, hurt in a prior meeting with Yale, seeks redemption while Okun presses the attack, trading early rounds and aiming to turn the fight in his favor.

Angeles Brick Daniels Minneapolis Yaleon New York Wokur Daniels Minneapalir Jeaveeeight Danis Youde Howeser Okun

Walthall and Lacoste to Clash in Club Tournament

In the San Antonio country club snowe tournament a Tuesday afternoon feature match pairs Lucien Lacoste and Leon Walthall. The winner will meet Frost Carvell, who beat Gitbsst Denham 6-2 84 Monday. Claude Fuquay won a Monday match over Major Relesta 6-2 6-4. Walthall and Lacoste defaulted against Liewl J Tool and Dr EB M Sykes respectively. Col Wait Johnson awaits the winner of Leo Brewer and Harry Drought to earn a shot at Maj Arthur Sedignon. Fuquay to meet the winner of Marshall Bell Goodwin Carter.

San‘ Aatonig Country Club Lucien Lacoste Leon Walthall Frost Carvell Gitbsst Denham Claude Fuquay Relesta Bhy Stares Walthall Lacoste Haing Liewl. J. Tool EB. M. Sykes Col. Wait Johnson Leo Brewer Harry Drought Maj Arthur Sedignon Marshall Bell- Goodwin Carter

Heeney to Box Campolo in New York Rumor

Promoter Humber Fugate plans a match between Vic Campolo and Tom Heeney at Ebbets Field on August 14, marking Campolo’s American debut after a controversial foul loss to Arthur Dekub. The Kid Chocolate Bud Taylor bout was moved from August 14 to August 21 by the promoter.

NEW Ork Victorio Campolo Bes Bean Tom Heeney Vetersen Ebbets Field Humber Fugste Campolo Arthur Dekub Kid Chocolate Bud Taylor

Grand Rapids Harness Races Open Week with Trot Entry

Grand Rapids hosted harness racing as a $200 trot headline drew a field at Blithe Country Club. Hollywood Tarrad led through heats, outpacing rivals including Bernice Logan, with Prince Don fading in the stretch.

Grand Rap Mieh Wi—Grand, Rapids Grant Goreau

Jockey Neal Faces Three Day Suspension in New York

Jule 23 report from Faul Nez covers jockey Neal, alleged to have betting suspicions. The piece notes a three day ban tied to riding three consecutive winners at Arlington Park and a $19,000 contract under threat. The column questions whether the suspension is valid and details the sport’s control measures.

New, York Vaualle Neal Arling- 40A Park

IS 25 Stolen Bases In One Game A Record Claim

Seertrine sislen brece is claimed as a record today by the Poerne Reb els baseball team. The Rebels swiped that many in the 25 to 5 game against the Denver Heigatt Red Sox at Toerne Gurday. Batteri Boerne Teiffer Schweppe and Phillipe Heights Howard Mohertyun are named in the chaotic summary.

Seertrine Sislen Poerne Rebels Rebels Denver Heigatt Red Sox Toerne Gurday Lusffs Batteri Boerne Teiffer Schweppe Phillipe Heights Fest Howard Mohertyun

Alpine golfer Graves wins annual club championship

B. G C. Gravez, head coach for the Sui Ross Lobos, posted 141 for 36 holes to win the Alpine Country Club tournament. Stratton of El Paso finished second with 143, while Jimmie Keeler and C. A. Giller trailed with 151 and 150 respectively. Graves led the first round by five but faltered in the second. Stratton closed the gap before Graves clinched the title on the final hole.

Alpine Dwig Graves Gad Stratton Lore Gosre Wiliams Sierra Blanca

Gridder Hurt In Baseball Injury In Abilene

Abilene Texas July 23 A college football veteran alias Glassed four years in the sport with one injury but did not survive medical treatment. He sustained a broken arm in a game between Abilene and San Angelo of the West Texas league. His batting average stood high, and he was owned by Wichita Falls. He is regarded as a promising pro prospect amidst financial strain.

Abilene Texas Franklyn Cat Wichita Falls Texax League

Blue Moon Wins Mackinac Yacht Race on Corrected Time

Blue Moon, skippered by Jackson Darker, won the Chicago to Mackinac yacht race after finishing seventh on the course but prevailing on corrected time. The competition drew contenders near the welterweight limit as officials prepare to present the boxing result to the boxing commission.

Blue Moon Mackinag Island Mich Flue Moon Aichaoner Jackson Darker Yacht Lab Af Chieta

Willie Lamb Wins Canada Pro Golf Championship Again

Montreat July 2 Willie Lamb of Toronto captured the Canadian professional golf title for the second year in a row with a 36 hole total of 142 strokes. Lamb opened with a 9 under par and followed with a 73 to finish strong amid tight competition.

Willie Lamb Canada Montreat Willie Lah Toronto Lamb

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