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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1929

Page

2

Indians Tie Up Bet in Frantic Forts Clash

The Forts Indians and Shreveport fight to a 3-3 tie as Baker and Quinser pace the home nine. Wichitas, led by Whelan and Stewart, rally to keep pace, while Nason’s late double and Tate’s strong pitching keep the outcome in doubt. The zany scoring sequence features back and forth runs and a late tie that preserves the draw.

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Farrell Traded Details Highlight Shifts in League Deals

Fragmented OCR notes indicate Farrell traded in connection with New York Giants and Atlanta Braves. Mentions include Dalfilder Jimmy Waeleh and Nissan Breves executive roles. Text references baseball trades, team connections, and a Cemil Pirhs resident-manager.

Steemis Shiers Faldie Dor" Farrell Dias Heer New York Giant Dalfilder Jimmy Waeleh Cemil Pirhs Nissan Breves Farrell Piel Sh Braves

Cooke Leads In Association Batting Standings Report

Bennin Cooke, sidelined by a torn ligament three weeks ago, remains a top hitter as Spars squad in the American Association. Despite his absence, his early season .300 average stands among leaders with rivals like Gerken Kansas City at .377 and Warris Minneapolis at .378. The chase for pitching honors remains intense with Slim Hernan of Paul and Middleton Minneapolis among top contenders.

Cmicagy Bennin Cooke St. Paul Wlice Widnerdas Tadns Gerken Kansas City Ead Warris Miinneapolia Milwaukee Curc Einello Columbus Emmer Minneapolis Toee Milsimukes Earl Smith Minnesnolia Grigeby Lebauvreau Beaurs Lotist Sverseed Hernan Paul Middleton

Foxx and Hints of a Mighty Athletic Power

Baseball legend Foxx shows a remarkable hitting streak and power with strong right-handed bat. Bucky Harris notes the strong lineup, including Simmons and Alexander, while Yankees pulse to challenge the Athletics in a three-game set starting June 21. The season hinges on pitching depth and timely hitting as both teams push toward the pennant.

Border Boxing Card Sparks Hopes for Mighty Matches

Boxing world eyes an upcoming card featuring fighters like Cruz, Aaneache, and Cranks as the border showdown promises weighty clashes. Anticipation centers on welterweight bouts and a possible headline matchup at a packed venue with a lively market for future title shots.

Houstonian-Sunshine clash on distant rails in autumn

A garbled report details a distant matchup involving teams named Houstonians and Sunshines with scattered place references including San Antoine and Sanday. The text shows mixed words about a railroad and a date, but the core event and clear facts are unreadable.

Houstonians Sunshines S. A

Lott Believes Boy Netters Get Call for Davis Cup

New York age June 15. George Lott Chiess tennis player says neither Tilden nor Hitter will be called to aid the American Davis cup team in the inter-zone final or the France challenge. He doubts Gunter figures in plans unless Wimbledon success or a sensational move occurs. Lott cites young players Leennses Rex Allison and others who helped America survive zone play while he trains at the University of Chicago. He plans to join Allison and Yeu Aye in Europe for Wimbledon. says he is in shape and aims to compete near the top by Davis Cup time. He has also pitched baseball for Chicago as a pitcher and is keeping fit for tennis.

New York Satting Tanny Joe Eucone George Lott Chiess United States BH ‘Tildes Frank Hitter Varis France Latt Gunter Nlani Tilden Phe Aohor Lott Juln Leenesses John Yoo Rex Wilmer Allison America University of Chicano Allison Yau Aye Hennessey ml Realy Eurape Mthough University of Chicago Slawlbs Jnenna

Whitaker Returns to Texas League with Shreveport

Shreveport reports veteran Whitaker known as a strong pitcher and former Fort Worth standout is back in the Texas league after stints in other circuits. He will join the Shreveport club as pitcher under manager Dugan Thelan, following a season managing a team in the Arizona state league.

Shreveport Whitaker Fort Worth Ulis Sight-Haner den! Wag Dugan

Glenn Wright Weds and Heads to Dodgers

Glenn Wright married Margaret Bonn on Friday at the home of Brats Worilton, athletic director of Wees mintoler college, Waight. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Brooklyn where Wright joined the Dodgers. Wright, a longtime star, is the daughter of Walter in. perotelesti of the Western Bridge Company in Harrisonville.

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Hungarian Netters Draw With England

In Budapest the Hungarian tennis team played England to a draw in Davis Cup action. Matches featured Naren Kehrling of Mungars defeating players including Caegars and Ruslan as the event progressed amid unclear results and scattered notes. Team performances reflected a tense, competitive tie with several notable exchanges and close sets.

Budapest Ilingary Sune Telday Oflernsin Creal Britein Hungare Honarg Seul-Mala Naren Kehrling Mungars a.Caegars Ruslan Ttta Ae Ba Aneting Tanknes Rats

Muddled Place Names and Pasted Phrases Chronicle a Fragment

A garbled OCR passage lists scattered place names and terms such as SATI BESS Terry leacue Palie and Natl New Math, with mid sentence caps, broken words, and stray city names like Kendal and Patriot. It reads as an incomplete mix of locations, events, and institutions with no coherent report or clear action.

Boxing Has Champions at Austin

In Austin a legislative move seeks to tighten enforcement of Texas prize fight prohibitions. Lawmakers from Prisco Core sieana and other districts proposed amendments to relax or modify the existing rules, aiming to regulate or redefine boxing matches under state law.

Austin Govaynor Moody Texas House of Representatives St. Representatives M. B. O'Nell Prisco Ernest &. Cox Coresieana John T. White Thor- Ber GC. C. Hines Hniten Regal

Five Thousand See American Derby at Washington Park

Chicago June 15 The twenty first American Derby at Washington Park drew a field of 16 hopefuls with a $50,000 purse. Clyde Van Dusen and Melbourne bred rivals headlined a strong lineup including Naishapur, Windy City and Dr Freeland as top contenders in the Blue Grass style race. Jockey Willie Farmer rides Clyde Van Dusen with trainer G L Shafer aboard Dr Freeland as the East hopes clash with the West’s best in a wide open run for the Chicago classic.

Chicago Skyearolls Washington Park Plake Dive Larkspur Edward R. Bradley Clyde van Dusen Sturry Licen Vielor Nalshapur Kur Fuel Karl Fitel Naiehapur Cipla van Dusen Clrcle Ven Duyen Freeland Salehopur Dail W. TH. Coe Ncilla L.mcanne Churchill Downs Willie ‘Farner GL. Shhaefer Dr. Freeland BE. Alten Nelshapur Th. Teonard von Astienn L. McDerfott Windy City

Bell and Hectigan Reach Mideast Tennis Final

June 15 Berkeley Bell of Texas, the defending champion, and Hectigan of Oregon won their semifinal matches at the Marcoland meet. Bell defeated Eddie Jacobs of Pittsburgh 6-3 6-5. Harrison beat Joan Bruce Barnes of Texas 3-6 7-5. Doubles play halted with Dell and Barnes leading Jacobs and Sutter, while Lane University and others were listed in a partial pairing.

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Washington oarsmen look good in races

Washington University crews showed strength in races on Mendota waters. The varsity eight, with smooth power, beat Wisconsin by about eight lengths in a close intercollegiate event. The Husky junior eight also impressed, pulling away to win by four lengths over Wisconsin junior crew. Times hovered around 11 minutes for the varsity and were slightly slower than the Wisconsin varsity pace.

Madison Wit University of Washington Hughie Viratty University of Wisconsin

Salto Gavuzzi Race Sparks Usebinion Derby News

In a remote derby from New York to Wrigley Park Los Angeles the Salto Gavuzzi duo led by Jonny Exlo battled Péter Gavuzzi in a tight 60 mile event finishing with Gavuzzi tied for second behind a strong open field. Final standings show Gavuzzi and Vinek of Italy close behind the winner with several other international entrants posting solid times.

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Waco Wallops Dallas Again in Texas League Action

Waco tops Dallas by 12 5 in a Texas League game as pitcher Chalk Hurley stars for Waco. Lineup features Mora, Paviz, and Johnson contributing hits while Dallas struggles with timely runs. Wins improve Waco toward league lead. Dallas seeks adjustments after setback.

Dallas Trades Miller for Settlemire Pitching Move

In a Southern Association exchange, Dallas sends Miller of Dalbin to Chattooga for Settlemire a left handed pitcher. The Independent notes the Aces escalated plans for Sunday, seeking a fit to bolster their roster.

Dallas Miller June Dally Texna Dalbin Chattannoga

Baseball Headlines From A Tarnished Era In 1930s Sports

A jumbled game summary shows volatile play with team names like Giants and Yankees, detailing late rallies, fielding errors, and standout moments. Mentions of Hamilton, Cincinnati, and park sequences hint at a multi-team baseball scene, with late inning drama and notable homers shaping the outcomes.

Van Ryn Conquers English Net Star in Sword Tournament

John Van Ten of New York defeats Willams CJ Powell in a minor United States tennis event. English net star Hardimiore and others are noted in this coverage of the Dasis cup tennis tournament, with results from the London area matchups.

van. Ryn Hardimiorne King John van Ten New York Willams CJ Powell Xinz Toring Oi Baatbowene

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