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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

10

Yankees to be dismantled in winter decline after 1924 season

New York manager Miller Huggins predicts major changes after the 1924 campaign as the Yankees, three time champions, face an impending decisive series with the Athletics and acknowledge a shifting roster. Ruth and Lary mentioned as part of long term plans amid fallout from continued success.

Davis J. Walsh International News Service New York New York Yankees Miller Huggins Athletics Yankees Wuggins Chamions Balletub Lins Kel Gerich Chenges Connie Mack Ra Lary Ruth Wee Vere

Plunging Nag Fires Up Derby Field In Chicago

CHICAGO June 18 The plunging hools of Pant Kunyan caused three three year olds to be withdrawn from the American Derby after a mishap at the post. Minotaur owned by J R K Sampson suffered severe leg injuries. Dr Freeland also injured but expected to recover.

Chicago Pant Kunyan Shite Nalshanne Doop Gach Minotaur Joh R K.shampson Paul Bunyan Freeland

Huggins on Detroit and St Louis pace and Athletes challenge

Huggins comments on the race for the league title noting Detroit and St Louis pulling ahead and praising the Athletes as a strong club with hitting pitching and youth. He admits future losses could limit chances to catch the leading teams despite confidence and a long run of pennants.

Detroit St. Louis Huggins

Old Orkney Captures Famous Ascot Stakes

Old Orkney by Loch Lomni out of Queens Health won the Ascot stakes at the opening meeting of Toye Ascot week in Ascot England. Owned by J J Surphy, Brown Jack was second and The Consul third. Yale Riders beat P M C in polo seven goals to four at Philadelphia Country Club in the Intercollegiate championship.

Ascot England Loch Lomnni J. J. Surphy T. A. Wernker Lord Lascelles Yale Riders P. M.C Philadelphia Yale Pennsylvania Military College Philadelphia Country Club

Bland to Denver for national AAU meet entry

Fort Port a June 18. Leland T C won the Bosthsfest conference this spring and will enter the national AAU meet in Denver next month.

Bland Denver Fort Porta Oy Leland

Texas Leaders Fall as Slump Hits Texas Seniors and Synders

A sprint of mixed results from the Texas league shows several clubs collapsing in a bid for first division. San Antonio crushed Spuds 23 to 3 as Gus Foreman shut out the Eaters, while Dulas, Wichita Falls and Rheoye Port suffered. Fort Worth, Waco, and San Antonio hovered near a first division berth with a tight race, and the Synders’ chance at overtaking Dallas grows with each matchup.

Gayle Talbot JR Breas Bolcony Syudders Roberts Lurhore Ats Dulas Wichita Falls Rheoyeport San Antonio J Gus Foreman Denny Burns Fort Waelk Waco Keauless Shreveport Fort Worth Wave Eaumovt Lee Sais Steers Houston Bucolic Hemuminters Bhreveport Buffaloes Wichita Walls Phen San Antonio Syndrille Qilers Mavericks Jim Lindser Foreman Cnugcher Hardaway Beaumont Nine Bobby Cink Riviere Val Kapteeling

Boxing and Wrestling Cards From Global Matches

A scrambled report lists numerous fighters and results across cities like Boston Cleveland Philadelphia and San Francisco. Names such as Johnny Hiska Tony Aslares and Steve Smith appear amid fragmentary notes, with references to weight classes and rounds.

Antrast Service Boston George Lonk Australia Johnny Hiska Cleveland Araddeck Famare Plopped I Ariza Fiulndelkia Low Tameki Aber Geen Wart Matt Adri Phnadelait Whick Cro Kalen Kuvckow Unt AL Wier Hie Th Clutk Veterson Tony Aslares Merten Wash Yom Toner Dladelpha Jas Marriter Peonastvania Hangnit An Danilee Balti- Wy Algers Phoeniz Hansen Chieuzity Tod 1 Shienge Iver Sate Lawl Tule Wan Steve Ketchell Taen Kun Kraneiseo Matun Ank Jing Patterton San Prancista Vattersn

My Fearful Encounter On A Fishing Trip In The Woods

A narrator recounts an unsettling fishing outing ending with a panicked escape from numerous moccasins. He describes casting, a nibble, and a sudden attack by a nest of snakes that nearly culminates in injury before leaping to safety. The fear lingers as he reflects on the close call.

Fish Story Prizes Awarded by The Light Contest

On June 39 the winners of The Light fish story contest Gibo announced First prize will be 10 In gola from The Light Second prize a 97.80 tackle box from Dibble Sporting Goods Third prize an 8.75 Coleman Gypsy compatore from Snvell-Hacker Hardware Fourth best reel In the house from Harbera Sporting Goods Company fifth a 0.30 leather bound creek from Broad way Sporting Goods company

Gibo the Light Dibble Sporting Goods Company Snvell-Hacker Hardware Company Harbera Sporting Goods Company Broadway Sporting Goods Company

Bussey and Lavender to Play Special Exhibition Match

Negotiations are under way for a 26 hole exhibition match between Clinton Bussey, holder of the West Texas Hole title from Stamford, and Denny Livernier, Abilene state champion. If arranged, the match would be held on a Lubbock course amid debate on the rivals’ relative abilities since Teivender’s Stamford loss.

Lubbock Vesus Negotialibus Snellal Clinton Bussey Stamford Denny Livenier Abilene Teivender Santa

Subto Lead Waco Tigers at Candidate Coach Rally

In Waco on June 18 John Polly was elected captain of the Waco High School football team. The report notes Polly has rarely started a game, while by contrast Lully was a noted runner and quarterback on last year’s squad. Most of the 1928 regulars are adapted to new roles.

WACO John Polly Tiger Machine Lully

Johnny Risko Halts Trial of Australian Boxer

Boston June 18 Johnny Risko of Cleveland led George Yok of Australia early in the bout until a low blow fouled him and Cook won on a left hook. Risko appeared poised to win before the accidental groin hit disrupted his advantage as the opening of the Dostau Garden season began.

Johnny Risko Cook Boston George Yok Australia Lyose Johnny Tusko Cleveland Tisko Dostau Garden Authnor Love Cogh Risko

Cemetery for Horses at Widener Farm Site

In Lexington Kentucky on June 15 a plan was announced to create a cemetery for horses with a central statue of Fair Ply, honoring Manuel War. The cemetery will be located on Widener’s Elmendort farm on the site of the Green Fields anangion recently razed.

Lexington Fair Ply Manu Vt J. F. Widener Hursts Widener Elmendort

Ruth To Be Back In Game Friday

New York June 18 Bab Ruth is much improved in health and in town but needs a couple of days more before rejoining the New York Yankees. He has spent the past week on a fishing trip to recover from a severe cold that sidelined him recently, and may not wear a Yankee uniform until Friday when the Yankees face the Philadelphia Athletics in a crucial game.

New York Ruth lestUl New York Yankees Neup Washington Yankees Philadelphia Athletics

Tilden Wins First Match in England

London June 18 Tilden won the opening match at the London lawn tennis championships at the Quong club, defeating British player I, GN Tae. G1, G4, Lee recently won the Kent championship.

Tilden England London Qurong Club Tae Lee Kent

Palestine Nine Wins Over Kingsville In Close Game

Hulser of Palestine Texas held the Kingsville pitcher to scattered hits as his teammates collected 14 runs. Terryman led the mining delivery and the team won a 6 to 2 decision Sunday afternoon.

Palestine Kingsville Hulser Inlestine Texas Terryman

Morgan Wins First Round in Municipal Championship

Jimmy Morgan, city golf champion, opens pursuit of the municipal title at Hirackenridge Park. He defeats Arthur Zuchl Jr. 3 and 2 in the first round of Lae Tournament as other top contenders Pod Menefee and Tuoraing Young are scheduled to start their matches.

Jimmy Morgan Hirackenridge Pack Arthur Zuchl Jr Lae Cournament Mir Montis Pod Menefee Tuoraing Young

Isan Pedro Seagulls Win Fourth Straight

The Seagulls defeated the Riverside Cubs 6-0 extending their win streak to four in the Junior Oneeball league. Scoring details are unclear due to garbled text but the victory standings show the Seagulls maintaining momentum with upcoming games at Morrill Park and Concepcion Park against Indians and Tigers.

Pedro Saguils Gily Park Tiverside Cubs Martinez Bilees Guule A. Oriotti Nui Nichala Cubs Westerholl Lovssberg Fuchs Gulls Svesdlay Morrill Park Concepcion Park Indians Dignowity Tigers Lionsfiell Concepcion Indians Pirkman-Sullivar Park Seagulls Aud Travis Park Tionsfield Morrill Diguowity Lions Gehl

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