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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
8
Hob Cummins and M. R. Cummins of San Antonio display a bass haul weighing about 45 pounds. The catch was made in Woodlawn Jeske during the older afternoon, highlighting a notable freshwater fishing event for the day.
The San Antonio Indians opened a Texas league series against Fort Worth with a 23rd win, setting a season high for runs in an inning. Neil Becker pitched strongly for San Antonio, while Lloyd Flippen led a fierce offense with four hits and four runs scored, and Pete Pepper flashed in the spotlight with key plays.
The Indiana team built a 19-3 lead by the end of the sixth inning as they peppered Away with hits and maintained pressure. Key plays included a triple to right center, a sac fly by Halle, and strong outfield catches. Bonds and six others figured in the late innings with defensive miscues underlining the tense game.
Thrifty women turn to the Reais Columan of Light Classifieds before facial work. Reliable ta hoes offer many specialty items daily.
Boston defeated Detroit 63 to 6 in a one sided American League clash at Fenway Park. Key players included Bert Blyleven and Charlie Gehringer with standout pitching and batting performances. Detroit struggles and Boston dominance shape early season standings as teams shuffle lineups and strategies.
Fragmentary box score style note cites Tittsburgh and Cincinnati, with players and attendance partially visible. Text appears garbled but references a National League game and involved teams and several players from the era without a clear final score or complete details.
Boston scout manager Conner laughs at trade chatter as he travels to Fort Worth for pitcher talks. Reports linked Indians selling to Subway Andy and Fort Worth offering for George Tlackberbs, with teams like Cleveland and Toledo on the tour. The journey from Philadelphia and the Stanton group hints at a busy trade season across leagues.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumble of team names and locations. The text mentions several cities and teams in a chaotic schedule, but no clear event, date, or outcomes are discernible from the garbled lines.
TerMond near record in mile run as LerMond and Taber compete at the Cambridge meet. Gus Moore and Joe Hicker follow. Bracey wins the 60 yard dash in a close finish with Fiddie Tolan. Alfred Getz and Reginald Bowen also feature in the meet’s program.
Wichita Falls made a trade sending third baseman Sorenson and pitcher Tabor to Bridgeport Connecticut in the Eastern League in exchange for third baseman Herman and pitcher ONeill. Details were learned ten days ago.
Clyde Van Dusen, son of Man O War, who finished eighth in the Latonia Derby field, will race in the American Derby at Arlington Park on July 1 after returning to Chicago from Latonia. African remains in the West for the Breeders’ Stakes as Whaly Cf attempts another run at the American Derby.
Former Yankees pitcher Joe Bush, with stints in the Med Sox and Athletion, has joined the Newark International Jenne baseball team after being released by the Fogland club. Report notes Grayson Bace Steward in Chicago and Wooler Wilson as a stable owner famed as Arlington Park racing season steward.
Pyle promoter of a tenne Fontinental Wasting derby faced legal trouble after a $500 judgment against him. Promoters and performers accused him of not returning funds deposits from a cross country race. City Prosecutor Nix conducted inquiries as more complaints surfaced including a $400 note and $100 interest award to Greene.
In the Area tennis tournament at the San Antonio County gym, Col Wall G Johnson defeats Lt Trent 6-1 6-0 in a postponed quarterfinal. Johnson and Seeligson are favored to win the doubles, while Johnson to face Maj Seigison in singles. Delameter and Davis yon advance by default. Jouett and Meb er beat Spangler and Whittes 6 4 6 4.
Janky Brown faces Gregorio of Spain in a 15 round bantamweight title bout at Queenstore Stadium tonight to decide the "defending bantam champion" for the New York State Athletic Commission. Brown is a 9 to 4 favorite as Gregorio, 0-0 American rings, seeks to topple him in a bout billed as a world title definer with boxing history behind it.
Neay Yori June 18. Ron ert Allan Cruickshank known as Bobby, a pro golfer, and Helen Cruickshank, his wife, to become American citizens. They reside in Westchester New York and have one child Elsie born November 1920 in Hav annis. They came to this country on April 1921.
An announced boxing bout between Fields and Cooper is set for June 27 in Chicago. The match will headline the opening card at a Brllta venue, with a national boxing organization recognizing Cooper as a contender.
Marriner of Illinois outpoints Napoleon Dorval of Pennsylvania over 19 rounds at the White City arena Thorval in a brisk open air debut season bout. Dorval endured a rough night as Marriner, once a gridiron star, used a strong attack to claim victory in a challenging matchup before around 600 spectators and a purse near $24,000.
The Castroville Indians won 2 to 1 over Quilt Giants in a tight Cantroville game. Kelley and O. Kelley led with two hits each for the Indians, while Hiediger and Kokoon allowed the only hits for the losers. The Indians meet the Hante Pi tiles next Sunday in Cantroville.
Houston officials expect the hunt to keep going with the new shortfinder and likely competition spirit. The narrative notes Aggie support and a path toward a potential role, while describing past challengers as tough and demanding.
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack, 70s, rejects retiring rumors citing health as the deciding factor. He plans to continue managing the Athletics if his health holds, possibly handing over to a younger successor when ready. His past season was hampered by influenza during a winter.
In Chicago on June 11 plans were announced by Paddy Hornton president of the Chicago Stadium Corporation for two title bouts in separate weight classes. Canzoneri and Morgan were named as contenders with a August 20 deadline for acceptance. Sammy Mandell and Nate Lewis shown interest in a possible match, while Canzoneri and another opponent were discussed for a builders.
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