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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1929

Page

11

Before the House the Question on Pitcher Glard

The piece discusses a Texas league date with Shreveport Sports and pitcher Glard. It notes umpire calls, hot dog culture, and club squabbles affecting Glard’s start, with manager Wetnam optimistic he will help. It also touches German Olympic team doctors and athletes, including Dr Otto Peltzer and others, in a broader sports neighborhood.

Seart Glard Varioug Clube Indians Wetgnam Bbre Germany Prenn Landmanal Elsinschroth Otto Peltzer Ludwig Hayman Améries 95 Max Belimeling

Umpiring and the lively ball stir debate in baseball

The text questions how umpiring quality and a lively ball affect hitting and pitcher performance. It notes Heydler's order to rub new baseballs for better grip, correlating with a drop in home runs over four days. Indians struggle while Texas league standings tighten, with only one and a half games separating top and bottom teams.

Elére Heydler National League Loere

Jacobs Fight for Rights In Parish Baseball League

Dr R L Jacobs, manager of Knights of Columbus, demands a fair chance as the Knights defeat Triple C 3 to 0 in the final Parish league game. He challenges the league’s split championship decision claiming the title was awarded without proper knowledge or process. He asks the league president to call a special meeting to resolve the dispute.

R.L. Jacobs Knights of Columbus Yelnners Movning Métor Jacobe Jacobs Pes Knights Riple C Knights of Tumbus Triple C Jacoby Hanmen Doctor Jacobs Weely League

Phoners Beat Bell Telephone Blues in Sabinal Match

Thornbarsy led locals as they toppled the Bell Telephone Company Blue Bells of San Antonio. Key hits by Abres and Gaou batz supported by Pyke and four others produced an 8 hit effort with one walk and no errors. Sakina] earned a decisive win. Next, Shing travels to Seguin White Sox on Sunday.

Babinal Thornbarsy Bell Telephone Company Blue Bells of San Antonio Abres Ona Gaoubatz Pountige Pyke Sakina Seguin White Sox

Major Leaders Smear Incomplete Message From Op Advisory

Fragmentary OCR reads as a chaotic report naming major leaders and a smear as an unclear advisory. The text mentions Yankees and errors with unclear dates and actions, offering little verifiable detail beyond the tense negative tone and naming a few entities of uncertain relation.

Next City Swimming Meet Promises Competitive Sunday

Concepcion park pool hosts the next city aquatic meet at 4 o'clock Sammuy to determine qualified swimmers for the city championship later in the summer. Vic Schultz of the city recreation department, in charge of aquatics, said the complete program of swimming and diving events for men, women, boys and girls will be held.

Concepcion Park Sammuy Elimmin Alvers Vic Schultz Aqualles

Southern tennis stars ease through second day in New Orleans

July 23 New Orleans spectators saw routine results on day two of the Southern seeding tournament as top contenders faced weaker opponents. Defending champion Ryan Grant of Atlanta defeated Ward Dabney of Mississippi and Berry Whatman of New Orleans, signaling another potential title run. Local players Don Murray and Maurice Bayou also posted wins against rivals, while Tom Clinen met Spencer Barnett and other matchups featured notable regional names from New Orleans, Atlanta, and nearby colleges.

New Orleans Ryan Grank Atlanta Deen Frank Stewart Atlanton Ward Dabney Learned Miss Berry Whatman

Hickey suspends three players after bench dispute

Hickey of the American association suspended John Butler and Marl Smith of the Minneapolis Club and L. J. Boot of Columbus for their conduct in Saturday's games. Butler received five days, Smith three, and Boot three for arguing with umpires, provoking fans to hurl objects at Umpire Tobnason.

CiGally Amy Ereal Dent Hickey American Assciation John’ Butler Marl Smith Minneapolis’ Club L. J. Boot Columbua Butler Os Smith Tobnaon Boone Anata

Park League Baseball Schedule Revised at Concepcion Park

Park League managers meet at Concepcion Park at 2 40 Tuesday to revise the schedule before August end. Three games planned for Tuesday afternoon include Travia Park Rangers versus Booster Park at 2 on one field and San Pedro Dark Seagulls versus Morrell Park Willcats at 2 on the other, followed by Concepcion Tigers. ST. LOUIS BLUES WIN The Blues beat S M S A Hed Sox 9 to 1 at Woodlawn Lake diamonds with Castaneda pitching well for the winners. Manager J Pachare can be reached at 208 Presa.

Municipal Parka Baseball League Concepcion Park Three Pines Travia Park Rangers Booster Park Concepcion Fields Concepcion Field San Pedro ST. Louis Blues St Leuis Blues S. M. S. A. Hed Sox Woodlawn Lake Castaneda Blues J. Pachare

Myron Gordon Plays Shortstop on San Antonio Loan

Myron Gordon, loaned to San Antonio by Wichita Falls, filled in at shortstop Sunday as the transaction nets him a rare on field opportunity. The move highlights his versatility and promised playing time with the team.

Myron Gordon San Antonio Wichita Falla

Junior finals reached in tennis tournament features local pair

Timmy Challis and Jimmy Langhorn advance to the junior finals at the municipal courts as San Antonio hopefuls in the 2A tournament. Pfeiffer defeats Folks for senior honors, while McCarley and Harvin lead the Gwinn brothers toward the finals. Women’s singles see Metehert, sister of Amin, beating Tah Langhota, with doubles set for Tuesday and singles advancing daily.

Timmy Chailly Jimmy Langhorn Challis Langhorn Eit San Anstonio Fred Alter Gwinn Brothers Harvin Loys

Del Rio to Face San Marcos Redbirds Next

Del Rio prepares to host San Marcos after a split with San Antonio Utilities. Dizzy Dean limited the Del Rio Cowboys to six hits and one run in Sunday action while teammates pounded Sparks at Tynan for 10 hits and five runs. The series swing left Del Rio with an even break and set up Saturday Sunday matchup against San Marcos.

Public Service Utilities of San Antonio Dizzy Dean del Ris Cariboya San Marcos Redbirds del Rio Dean del Iio Cowboys I Mates Sparks Tynan Asit Dean Same Saxon Cannon

What's Another Little Lawsuit to Schmeling

New York July 24 The German heavyweight Max Schmeling faces more legal trouble as Kirsch sues for 2 percent of Schmeling earnings alleging prior introductions to managers and commission chain. The case names Madison Square Garden Corp and managers Rose Buelow and others seeking a receiver to seize a portion of earnings amid disputed allocations and prior manager changes.

New York United States Chanerg Max Rose Schmeling Paulino Uzcudun Kirsch Beulew Hoga Buelow Mixsell Joe Jacobs Jacobs Schmeling Fron Eveliw Kirsel

Grand Prix of Sahara Race Planned in 2080

ALGIEIS in Northern Africa announces the Grand Prix of the Sahara a 1500 mile desert race from Algiers to Timbietoo. The event marks the 100th anniversary of Algeria’s conquest by France with a history of perilous crossings and prior failed attempts noted in 1032 and earlier reports.

Algieis Northern Africa Sahara Algeria Algiers

Schuh Grocers Win Castroville Game

Schuh Self-Serve Growers beat the Castroville Indians 2 to 1 on the local diamond as Goodwin and Snyder pitched well and the team provided solid support. A meeting will be held at Bormen's store ten miles out on the Bandera road Thursday night.

Castroville Texas Schuh Castroville Indians Goodwin Snyder Metline Schuh Grocers Bormen Bandera Road

Brooks Field Adds Two More Victories

Brooks Field fans saw two more wins as Denver Wood struck out 10 and allowed three earned runs. McKinney Crooks twirled six innings, holding the Buffaloes scoreless in a 2 0 victory. The Filers head to Houston Thursday while Yoakum beats Peaches 6 4 in Yoakum.

Brooks Field Denver Wood Jronto Cifol McKinney Crooks Uuffaloes Filera Houde

Birmingham Drops Lead in Southern Baseball Race

In Atlanta July 23, Birmingham's association leader resumed dealing and dropped a 3-2 decision to the Tittle Rock Travelers. New Orleans and Atlanta dueled as the Pelicans closed the gap to three games behind Birmingham, with the Crackers four and a half back.

Atlanta Birmingham Qoathorn Tittle Rock Travelers New Orleans Pelicans Atlanta Crackers

Exporters release pitcher to Lake Charles in Cotton States league

Walter Newman sent to Lake Charles while Va ter Neveman is loaned under option. Fragmented report cites Barbette, Mackinag Island, Abidi, and Mayview Yacht Lab. Detroit port inquiry notes record time of 1 hour 7 minutes in a Danile race, surpassing prior marks.

Walter Newman Lake Charles Beaumont Vater Neveman Mackinag Island Abidi Rimberts Commatore Thomas Archer Mayview Yacht Lab Detroit Vert Waron Mackinge

Bertazzola Maloney To Scrap August 12 Bout

Boston Garden announces a ten round boxing match between Jimmy Maloney and Bertazzolo at Braves Field on August 12. The pair have met before with Bertazzolo winning the decision.

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