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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1929

Page

4

Washington Club Orders Giard to Travel to San Antonio

Washington club officials ordered pitcher Joe Giard to leave Atlanta and report immediately to the San Antonio Texas league club. President Clark Griffith confirmed the move after a telegram from San Antonio manager Edward Conner Jr. said Giard would join the San Antonio club, though records showed Griffth had business only with Atlante.

Joe Gierd Atlante San Antonio She Washa Cllark Griffith Washington Club Businegs Thana Edward Conner Jr Conner Grith Sao Antonio Nee Giard Avania Atlanta League Park Comber Dartiss Club

Semis Set In KC Tennis Tournament

In Kansas City on June 29, top players moved toward the Misouri state tennis semifinals. Keri Kemman of St Louis and Dave Freeborn of Tulsa edged into the men’s singles semis after hard battles, with scores 6-3 6-2 and 6-4 6-? for the relay, as Oklahoma and Missouri stars pursued the title. Ruth Bailey of St Louis and Maesel of Kansas City advanced in women’s draw, Bailey defeating Mary McBale of Dallas 6-1 6-0.

Kansas City UPA Dave Freeborn Tulsa Okla Keri Kemman Vyethrwr St Louis Wicesos Faromannia Fred Rorer Uicago Frank Brody Des Moines Jows Roser Iowa John Hubbell Miscouri Tow James Quicklas Texas Hubbl Isinale Klingman Chirag Harold Thurman Oklahoma Citz Viet Athe University of Oklahoma Ruth Bailey St. Louis Maseel Miss Bailey Deter Mery McBale Dallas Greet BEC Laois

Intermediate Leaders Meet In City Baseball Showdown

The City Intermediate Baseball League standings are tied as James Bicycles and Dibble Sports prepare for a Sunday double header at San Pedro park. First pitched at 1 20, the winner of both games will be league champion for the half. The Dibble team, with Galiney and Pena, faces the dark horse Bicycles led by Walls Schultz and Lubba Stewart as they seek to seize the lead. Both squads feature strong pitching and improving lineups in a tightly contested race.

James Bicycles Dibble San Pedro Park Dietzel Galiney McMunn Pena Mainigh Tae Ricycles Seeson

Fight Results From The Ampetated Fresh Card

In Terre Haute Indiana Jo Copp a from Chicago-Jaekie Fields loses by knockout while Oinas Myers stops Mickle Mone in Poostella Idaho. Ace Wadking outpoints Chorley De Canada in a ten round main event with Brrows from Letre aa Whines disqualified.

Chicago Jaekie Fields Josh Angeles Joe Coppa Tere Haute Ind Oinaz Myers Poostella Idaho Mickle Mone Syn Francisco Canada Calif

JINXES HOLDING FORTH IN MAJORS

New York reports major league actions as Cubs and Pirates surge, Cardinals suffer loss, and Reds take Pirates from first place. Pat Malone earns his eleventh win for the Colts while Wilson and Hornsby homer. Cuyler swipes his twenty second base as a seven run second inning rally unfolds.

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National League scores and near-miss games recap

In Chicago and St. Louis matchups, uneven scoring and fielding miscues surface. The ledger lists batters Mata Hallaban Hollan and others, with Boston at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia among results, highlighting tense postures and stalled rallies.

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Chicago Beats Detroit In Rough Day For A.L. Pitching

In a chaotic ledger of box scores and misread lines, Chicago edges Detroit as hitters struggle. The day features errant plays, uneven relief, and partial tallies from several teams, with Cleveland and Philadelphia also appearing in unsettled sequences.

Y Boys Beat Camp Martin Runts in Texas Ball Game

The Y M C A camp boys defeated Camp Martin Runts in a baseball game. Haldridge pitched well for the Y team allowing three hits as Hopper doubled and singled. Yarborough contributed with a double and a single while the visitors managed only a single run.

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Fenner Leading In AA Circuit Hitting Figures

CBICAGO June 22 Amari Fenner and teammates trail leader Al Cooke of St Paul as the tenth week of the campaign unfolds. Cooke tops the field in home runs with 14, while May of Minneapolis follows. Other top basemen include Grigahy and Tranom, with Fenner among several contenders. Fenner family plans a summer motor tour leaving Wednesday via New Mexico and Colorado to join Day mid tenth week.

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Where They Play SATURDAY Trae Lrsent

San Antonio at snline founton at Wicalea Falls and other matchups listed across venues. The text lists multiple cities and teams including Houston Philadelphia and Chicago landmarks with scattered OCR errors.

San Antonio Snline Wicalea Falls Beaumont Fort Worth Teague Chicago Linveland Tirapinyn Liwul Hindelphia York Cincinnati Pilinburzh

Ex College Star Mehrle Named New Cardinal at Missouri

Columbia Missouri June 29 Robert Mehrle former football and baseball player at the University of Missouri and Drury College signed a contract with the St Louis Nationals baseball club. Mehrle is now playing third base for the Beaudru club and is batting above the 400 mark. The team is managed by Eddie Yerr, former Witcher of the Cards.

Columbia Robert Mehrle University of Mivorri Drury College St. Louis Nations Stebrle

Tigers Get Punch From First Sucker Breakin In

Detroit club eyeing breakthrough season as manager Bucky Morris steers lineup. Alexander, Dale, and Pryd bolster batting and fielding in early spring chatter. Toronto Maple Leafs purchase and Charlot te ties noted. locals quiz if big break comes from a rookie’s hot start and steady pitching support.

USC swimmer Marjorie Gladman crowned college net queen

In Brookline Missouri on June 20 Marjorie Gladman of USC won the collegiate tennis title by defeating Marjorie Sachs of Stadeliff 60 63 in straight sets. She later teamed with Josephine Cruickshank of California to win the doubles title 7 4 1 as Smith College duo Taffres and Fanny Curtis fell.

Brookline Mos Mint Marjorie Gladman University of Southern California Marjorie Sachs Stadeliff Langwood Cricket Elib Mian Gladman Josephine Cruickshank Li Sute Ealifornia Smith College Mis Taffres Fanny Curtis Cnal

How They Stand in Minor Leagues

International League standings shown with Rochen, Belen Nantes, Newark, and Tornnts Tortero in a fractured recap. It lists team positions and points amid unclear OCR text, highlighting uneven scores and partial team names.

Loeffler Fails To Qualify In National Open

Archia Loeffier of San Antonio failed to survive the initial rounds in the national open colt championship. He struggled through windy, stormy conditions at Winged Foot and at Mama Roneck, N. M., posting 88 holes and 38 20 on the first day and 3e44-AY on the second day.

Archia Loeffier San Antonio Mamaroneck N. M Loetler New York Inks

Dallas Calls Em Wooden Indians Dallas Call

In Dallas on June 20, Dallas faced San Antonio in a rugged game where a misplayed defense and timely hitting shaped the outcome. The Steers beat the Indians 10-6 as Frank Wet homered for Antonio and Riley doubled during a pivotal third inning.

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Midget Aycock Golf Champion Triumphs in Finals

Tom Aycock of Sale wins the inter collegiate golf title by defeating Maurice McCarthy of Georgetown, then Marshall Forrest of Yale. The Jacksonville, Florida player prevailed 5 up with 32 holes played, despite weighing around 120 pounds and wearing glasses. The match details note Aycock’s steady play and final victory.

Trat Tommy Aycock Sale Maurice McCarthy Georgetown Thuredes Aycock Marshall Forrest Jacksonville Plas Fotida

Bell Favored To Win Intercollegiate Tennis Final

Reports from observers favor Bell of Texas University to win the national intercollegiate tennis championship. Delays and defaults mark the semifinals as Mangin of Georgetown and Jacobs of Pittsburgh push hard, with Seligson failing to appear for a key semifinal.

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Major Leaders In A Turbulent Baseball Week

The report lists top performers and teams across leagues with names like Anyosy and Giants Hilal Feteytaney, along with Pirates and Tigers showing notable scores such as 46 88 32. The text mentions Grove and IgiltGhings as standout athletes, summarizing a busy period of results and standout players.

Glanin Hilal Feteytaney Harty Cavdle Pirates Viraten

Beaumont Doyle Dominates In Easy Victory

Fragmented OCR note shows Doyle, Mew Cat Hurler, and Beaumont with scores and team pairings including Decatur Eyanevilla Pearla Minaming Torre Saute Danville Quincy. Mentions a sale alert for fireworks and novelties with George Rees, druggist.

Doyle Beaumont Tyacue Speingtidia Decatur Eyanevilla Pearla Minaming Ign Torre Saute Danville Quincy Perry

Texas Boxes Texas Boxes Butt Rally Fades in Loss

A garbled recap reports a box score era rundown with references to Lindsey, Bennett, Martin, and Lindgren among others. Mention of stolen bases, pitching notes, and multiple players suggests a high school or small league game summary with unclear details and several misread names.

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