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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1929

Page

9

Americans Brace for France in Davis Cup Opener

July 3 report from Roland Garros outlines U S preparations for the Davis Cup tie with France. With Rene LaCoste and Henri Cochet favored in singles, Jean Borotra Brigitte Brugnon and others loom as French threats, while George Lott and Bill Tilden lead the American singles. Doubles likely pit Allison and Van Ryn against Cochet and Borotra or Brugnon, as teams train at Roland Garros ahead of Friday opening matches.

Paris United States Roland Gatroe Priday Ralieday Rens LaCoste LaCoste Henri Coctet Borotra Jean Tierotra Lill LeCoste Calis Tilden America Seleran Ave Dardre Simeles George Lott Frank Hunter Cochet Yrench Wlzstd Das Aingles Atoeticn Simt Triglew Nome Wilmer Allison John Vontsa States Berlin Saturdy Porotra Allison van Ryn rApCe Frider Brigoon Boussuts Toit

Independent Bears Beat Auto Parkers in Sunday showdown

The Independent Bears defeated the Auto Parkers 21 to 7 in a Sunday game at Wollf and Marx Auto Parkers. Key plays came from Moeller and W. N. Kendall who hit several important shots, while Marin and OG. Marin led the winning team with strong defense and steady scoring.

Independent Bears Auto Parkers Udbe Independent Bears Wollf Marx Auto Parkers Conrepeian A” Moeller

Star Shooter Maimed By Shell Explosion

Police Captain John A. Tarclay, 30, of the Los Angeles pistol team, was injured in an explosion while handling a one-inch shell at Camp Perry. He sustained a burned right hand and a shattered right thigh, as he mounted cases on the projectile he believed to be a dud during last year’s national pistol competition.

LOS Anorges

Mor Yevelurd leads pennant chase in chaotic standings

Fragmented OCR lists scattered results and teams from the Western Learna tyines and International League Fotonlo. Names like Paul, Nerwairlie Ballimera, and Bechet appear amid garbled lines. The text hints at a pennant race with multiple teams and incomplete game results.

Western Learna International League Nerwairlie Ballimera Lee

Tony Canzoneri Seeks Sammy Moncrie Lightweight Title Bout

Former featherweight champion Tony Canzoneri plans a Chicago bout against Sammy Moncrie for the lightweight title on August 2 or 3. He recruits sparring partners from Saginaw Michigan area, aiming to mirror Stomell’s drill setup and includes fighters Henry Geonsburs and Jackie Joba non in camp.

Chicago Nly Tony Canzoneri Sammy Monclie Arthne Saginaw, Mich Lightweight Hinery Geonsburs Ani Jackie Jobanon

Iglicks 140-Pound Debut Draws Heavy Hype in New York

New York July 23. Ioo Gick from Williamsburgh makes his debut in the 140-pound class tonight. He meets Lopez en velo in a ten round junior welter battle at the Queensboro arena. Gick, once a leading lightweight contender, faded after a knockout by Jim McLarain and now plans to move up toward 240 pounds in future bouts.

New York Lope En Velo Mick Jimny McLarain Ad Aring

Winter Ball Meeting Set At Broadway Sporting Club

A meeting will be held at the Broadway sporting clubs at 7:30 to discuss a winter ball league. Managers of teams that finished no higher than third across city games are urged to attend along with leaders of independent amateur squads. Gene heads the league, Hoffman Hayman Coffee Giants were winners in 1928, and several teams have signaled intent to join.

Broadway Gene Hoffman- Hayman Coffee Gianta Soma

Untitled Sports Roundup Fragment From Beaulieu Era

Fragmentary content lists multiple city matchups and teams such as Fort Worth Philadelphia Chicago Dallas and Boston with vague day references. The readable items hint at a transit of games across major cities with no clear dates or outcomes.

Turaday Crue Si Antonie Bune Beeueter- Danese Geneeuete Fort Worth Acd Amerie Tearor Enna Iron Newark Levings Baston Boston Ares Fisehiva Dittebursa New York Chicans Philngelphia Btula DAY Parent San Antonis

Homer Race Results in Uprat Rising Era Section

Partial readable text notes a race or event with names like Simmons and Totel activation at 408 American. Details are fragmented. core entities and specifics are unclear from the OCR fragment.

Uprat Risin Rina Eta Aera Ricaa jRu Simmons

Eskimo Dominates Five Of Six Races In Chicago Meet

Eskimo, famed as the "Iron Horse" of Arlington Park, won five of six events in a three-week spell, with strong showings in slr ptarte and a notable finish in another appearance. Kerrville Tourists return to Fort Comfort diamond for a 3-0 shutout win. Lil ned's homer highlighted the opening score, while Tinker and Millired, Michon, and Harliman contributed key hits in the eighth inning rally.

Eskimo Chicago Skrennalil Alt Coldstream Han Iron Horse Atlington Park Eskime Bra Kerrville Comfort Kerrville- Texas Canfort Tool Zlil Ned Homerun Firak Tord Therm Tinker Millired Michon Harliman

Pirates Shove Away From Chicago

Pirates defeat Cubs 15 to 2 as they pound Didger pitching for 16 hits at Wrigley. Clark triples scoring two, Womack adds three hits. Brame finishes strong, Brooklyn Dodgers score late but fall short. Other National League games rained out.

Wy Inn Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Pirates Bushmen Cubs ani @ Boll Seeaml Mve Greoklyn

Spoon versus cleek in long and short golf shots

A golf expert discusses club choices for distance control. The spoon yields higher backspin and stops quicker on mid to long greens, while the cleek covers more distance on certain shots. For long approach play, the writer recommends the spoon for accuracy, though the blade wood remains useful for running putts and control.

Betting War In Michigan Spurs Local Baseball Action

Loop Grand Rapids July 24. Commutuel betting at the track drew an injunction from Judge Dunham protecting betting rights amid a dispute involving Sheriff Patterson. Printers and Postmen squads won in Shirt Sleeve League play with Hartel Sonkmany and Satterfield delivering key hits as Fikes drove in runs. Pavement Towners edged Pavement Pioneers 2 to 0 behind strong defense and late scoring bursts.

Grand Rapids Mich Gienit Julge M. J. Dunhera Dyson Jpatterson Tagoxen Dunhamant Patterson Sag Bill William King Sepneta Rei Concepcion Hartel J. Sonkmany Satterfield Fikes Ted Brinkman Howe Vraques Exoh San Francis Afosel Bins Pavement Taundera Pitebér Mose Bhuldlers Suport Scatt Bomminates Pavement Powniert Fowrth Dex

Sweitser to Compete in National Amateur Title

Tess Sweatser, once American and Ori tle amateur champion, will contest the national amateur title at Dedble Dench California. He joins about 21 Americans in the entry list, with final entries due tonight.

Sweetser New Yoar Tess Sweatser Ametican Oritleh Amatour Af Dedble Dench Calif Lope

Uncertain Spat game features late rally and mixed pitching

A rough, errorful report details a Wichita Falls Spats loss 3 to 2 at Tagucpare Momilay with Messenger and Hill both held to limited success. San Antonio Indians push runs in the first and third as Dallew and Crouch spark offense, while late rally chances fade on miscues and wild throws.

Thi Hnegroro Pueblo San Antonio Pat Hill Pakse Po Bill Brow Schuman Dreyorn Hermann Nile Fliat Moyers Hargrove Fort Messenger Messanger George Washington Payne Tate Doubie Ballew Coser Bullivan Huey Heraann Argathy Cachles Meavenger Bennett Songeed Witzgerald Temple Benaeles Dauhin Dallew Casey Rijey Bullew Turgeon Brozo Kutt Neug

Substitutes Fill In As Injured Umpire Leaves Field

In Minneapolis on Monday, two regular players from opposing teams filled in as umpires after George Johnson sprained his ankle during the Otis overican association tilt. Timaric Middleton of Minneapolis and Carl Boone of the visiting club acted as arbiters, calling plays as Johnson could not continue after being struck by a bottle hurled by a spectator.

Minneapolis Mina Indy

Woman Boxer Denied State License in Odd Report

A female boxer identified only as a boxer's widow was denied a state license after a medical examiner found she did not meet requirements. The fragment notes indicate confusion over the boxer's real name and possible alias, with inconsistency in reporting.

Hawthorne to Offer Large Purses in Early August Meet

Hawthorne Race Course in Chicago plans an August 8 meeting with total purses near 203000. Highlight events include a 6000 Windy City Handicap and a stakes series featuring a d-year-old and up handicap. The August 10 Great Stakes for claiming horses and the August 27 Juvenile Handicap carry significant purses, finishing with the Fort Dearborn Handicap.

Chicago Hawthorne Stokes Nix Filiante Fort Dearborn Mule Sail

Twelfth F. A. Tightens Race in Doubleheader

The Twelfth F. A. Tightens Race after split with the Coelfth Fickt netilecy. Rodgers pitched well for the Twelfth but was unsupported as Atelubsch starred. Raters hit a homer with bases loaded in the second game while Anders drove in four runs with a triple and a double. White limited the Fifteenth to two hits and one run.

Rodgers Atelubsch Homer Boars Anders Aiurloa Andres Uvfiy White Atic

Pennzoilers Win and Schedule Next Games

The Pennzoilers defeated the Ramsit Magdong Sunday under new manager Virgil Winter. Next Sunday they travel to Poth, then in August meet the Del Tio' Gawboya in a three-game stretch. Contact Virgil Winters at Travia 760-11.

Thee Virgil Winter Strang

Hurlers Get Right In Tems

Pitchers dominate the slate as teams clash in games across cities. Sullivan of the Cats shines in a 5 0 win over the Cubs with strong hitting support from Phillips and Wilkup. Owena stars for the Buffalos in a 1 0 shutout. Payne leads Wichita Falls in an 8 2 victory over San Antonio as Menaenger anchors the mound duel. Fields, Stoner, and Stony contribute late.

Gayle Talbot Lely Bell Hoya Mig Churtis Sullivan Cubs Rauguinet Windle Sullivan Phillips Wilkup Talhost Detroit Mbart Batard Sugdet Entey Frudder Lea Dickerman Mechin George “Washington Payne Wichita San Antonio Indians Her Andy Menaenger Trisa Billaw San Antonio Tealie Ereene Glexner Hecho Fiirst Stuart Stadium Lefty Stelg Giret

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