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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1929

Page

5

BoxingScandal Touches San Francisco Fight Card

In San Francisco on June 20 Toe Genshlea halted the $20 bod pass for Ace Hudkins of Nebraska with Charley Trelanger lifting the ban, as Hudkins received the decision amid an investigation promised by state boxing officials. Fans booed the show, while writers labeled the bout unusually slow. more than 8000 spectators paid around 25,000.

San Francisco Toe Genshlea Qinte Boxing Commission Ace Hudkins Nebraska Rys Scat Charley Trelanger Brcause Red Haw Hudkins Gedebles Oedéva William Hanlon

Peabody Memorial Handicap Draws Eight Entrants

Chicago June 20 A field of top horses in the Francis Sm design memorial handicap at Washington Park features six miles and a quarter with ten thousand dollars added. Windy City owner Jel Grahoer entries include Windy City and others such as Dowagine Croysco and Mohtanaro. Notable entrants include Gaffrraan Sir Uarry and Wild Rose fending for racing glory as Arlington Park looms for fans.

Chicago Francis Simeatody Washington Park Stuyvesant Panbody rice _wrest Wachlegion Park Jockey Club Jel Grahoer Windy Cig Senxrim Mable Gaffrraan Sir Uarry Vatenitife Crane Wild Rose Dowagine Croysco Emi Denemark

Four Matches In Park Golf At Municipal Tournament

The Brackeurlige park municipal golf tournament saw four matches Friday across flights. In the second flight Dr. O A Fill beat Arethie Line 3 and 2, while Jack Habbert Chapman defeated Durtschel 6 and 3. In the third flight Abeart beat W B Ogden 4 and 5. Morning orainw faced sun threats with possible Sunday play. Three championship flight quarter finals set for Sunday, Led Mendeo reaching the semis by beating Beroncd Achriever.

Anual Brackeurlige Park Municipal Dr. O. A. Fill Arethie Line Jack Habbert Chapman Durtschel Elliott Saunders Abeart W. BL Ogden Mendeo Beroncd Achriever

Eddy and Associates buy Fairmount track

In Llannsvelle on June 2 the American Tort association signed for a controlling interest in the Fairmount race track near here, with Robert Fedy Je and associates taking equity. Lyman L. Hay remains president and T. Wolkibs vice president. Brice Head continues as manager until July 16. bidding to gain control of other tracks noted. The proceeding run until July 8.

Llannsvelle Lil Hairmount Lyman /L. Hay T. Wolkibs Parrmount Brice Head

Long putt from green edge guides undulations and aim

A veteran golf pro notes the need to read the green's undulations before stroking a long putt from the edge. Focus on matching pace to the green texture and curvature, then align the ball for a precise roll toward the hole.

Jock Hutchison

Golf Survivors Open marks chaotic second round in Britain

Fragmented OCR lists many players and places including Espinaxi Glencow Me102 Gene Serazen and Bobby Jones. The text references a chaotic second round at a national or regional golf event with numerous names, scores, and locations such as Atlanta Gu and Lima.

Bitty-neven A-Espinaxi Glencow Gene Serazen Bobby Jones Atlanta al Denny Shure Cotmans Ohio Armour Leonard Senmatte Lima Ageore von Elm Sietratty Vraik Wood Gisomfield JaQi He Cox Hronklin Peter Or Charles Ehares Wi ‘Crist Roch Wenry Ciuci Jack Forrester Grade N. Jo Morton Amiliat Sanita Ban Willams Weallleid Nod Aig Jack Sabel White Pillan Wilite Unter Ermel Ern Pines Denver Modreniovn de UP OS D War Ped Lounwurth Port Wart Thomas Tatmon Je Moniclat Louis Hiiuatte Iternard Conn Albert Aforattt Tennistown Onlo Kora Gurletlun Partinmi Ore Baden Connenultake Hur Linm Tukhtan Sileh C. Macxadrat

Dempsey to Train After San Francisco Stage Run

Boxing legend James J. Dempsey, arriving in San Francisco, plans three weeks of training immediately after his theatrical engagement. He, tight-lipped on future bouts, indicated openness to offers, predicting a Schmeling rematch might follow.

Rr International Neon Beacon Bia Adural Pittaburen Fibate L Atatey Tebeis Simona Ruth Reattomal Amorl- Dempsey San Francisco Tack Dempsey Raulrille Tary Giane Paulina Arendan Max Schmeling Dempsey Beaase Spanerl

Schmeling beats Paulino in heavyweight bout sparking action

German contender Max Schmeling narrowly defeats Paulino in a bristling heavyweight clash. Critics differed on rounds with one judge calling Schmeling the winner in most rounds while another credited Paulino little. Schmeling reports a right hand injury but continued fighting as a flood of vaudeville offers emerges and talk grows of a September title bid.

New York Arthur Bulow Odiay Max Schmeling Souugater Pauling Usendun Teuton Champier Jack Dempsey Schmoling Hee Dee Mazie Big dTuck Sharkey Gene Tunory Rath Bury Flere Bulow Paulino Schmelinga H5j Wan Arthur Donovan Schmeling Paulina

Local bowling league action reported with mixed team results

The article covers multiple league matches as Southern Equipment defeats Retoten in a three game set while other teams like Nehics and Packers post wins and high scorers such as Powell and Dulins exceed 500. Individual performances and handicaps are noted, with detailed scores and standings across leagues.

Can Traove Howell Boys Ware Clan SAAL Bipte Ome Jeanne-teading Ned Holueretie E-Store Aun Powell iWinters Iw Tne Ike Handicay Tatala Seceseres Unite McAllliter Kurtz Nehi Battlers Guaran Tea Hos Company

Sinking canvas boat and giant catfish rescue tale

The writer recalls a near disaster while fishing on the Saluda River. A 35 pound catfish chewed a hole in the boat, grabbed bait, and forced a sinking incident. Father, an experienced fisherman, kept the fish in the hole, and during the struggle the tail thrust propelled the boat to shore. Pat Moore from McQueeney, Texas, can verify the account.

Smm Vaienline Clifford Court Anita Ninsed Hut Ani Saluda Dad Fowell Railway-Expresa Dad Atic Pat. Moore McQueeney Texas

Fisher Story Prizes Set for July Seventh Winners

The Eight Story Contest awards are listed with five prize levels. First prize is 10 in gold from The Light. Second prize is 2 97 50 gift box from Dibbls Sporting Goods. Third prize is 98 75 Coleman Gear camp more from Snell-Hocker Starilivere. Fourth prize is best reel in the house from Tarbeca Sporting Goods. Fifth prize is a 6 50 leather bound creek from Broadwar Sporting Goods.

The Light Dibbls Sporting Goods Company Coleman

Bracey Equals 100 Yard Dash Record at Denver

Denver June 29 Claude Bracey of Take Institute tied the world record for the 100 yard dash at the University of Denver stadium as preparations begin for the National Amateur Athletic Union championships next month. George Simpson, who ran 9.4 seconds at Chicago with blocking, will join Bracey to challenge the mark. Charles Paddock is also slated to attend to defend his top speed title.

B.A Tomble Dimales Eneetxen Loverm Jamert ELAS Onarite Heleck Chiles Xamen Gebhardt Heleck Mark Steusing Darkhorse Lanswell Tor Steyern Sehita Gunantes H. Wolfe Wien Bracey Denver Claude Bracey Ttke Institute Vorsity National Amateur Athletic Union George Simpson Chicago Simpson Charles Paddock Ahin

Maytag and McCrary Face Insippi Golf Final Showdown

In Omaha Iowa players Bud Maytag and Bob McCrary reach the Insippi golf final after clutch wins. Maytag routed Larry Moller while McCrary upset Nathan Grimes 10 and 9 to advance, both emerging as outsiders in the championship clash.

Omaha Neb Jana Willionsirs Bond Iowa Maytng Larry Moller Quincy McCrory Nathan Grimes Denver Scotemanua Des Moines Gallersites Arthur Barnlett Okumwa Yeeiur- Day Pepfect Vnelty Masiik Sens iMales Teave Moller MaCrary

Blue Larkspur Emerges In Dyer Stakes Preview

In a scrambling field at Aqueduct the $20,000 Dyer Stakes drew top rivals led by Blue Larkspur a strong favorite with set-up hopes. Only four opponents remained, all quality, as the three year old’s form suggested a historic turf fixture. The Derby era race distance ran a mile and a half.

Fabvlern Hhissie Aqueduct Blu Darksper Tradley Kerlockian

Lott Captures Wimbledon Struggle

American George Lott advanced to the Wimbledon quarter finals by defeating Czech player Kozeluh in straight sets. Lott joined Big Bill Tilden in the last eight. Horvath of France was set to face Lott’s conqueror.

George Lott Astrrkcan Anen Lodax Jen Kozecluh Czechosiovrkin Fumtur Aingles Lott Czeehy Cteokes Apperentis Kozeluh Karl Kozelub Tennik Profersional Kozesh Tott Bill Tilden United States Ore Jean Horotra Af Frade

Double Bill Booked In City Senior Loop

The City Senior league schedules a Sunday doubleheader with the Bltulithic Bears facing Montgomery Wards and Union 14 at Public Service field. First game starts 2:30. Ellis sed Duns marg to umpire, Marritls Gill official scorer. Bears sign Minanzi, Smith Rouey to replace BicCaltu and Be Canter.

Bltulithic Bears Montgomery Wards Union L. A Public Service Ellis Sed Dunsmarg Marritls Gill I J Minanzi Smith Rouey Bears R. L. BicCaltu M. Be Canter

Castroville Plays at Sabinal Sunday

Castrovill e Indiana will travel to Sabinal Sunday to face the Sabinal team. The Indians edged the Pirates in 12 innings by 6 to 5. The Indians have lost only one game in ten.

Castroville Sabinal Castrovills Indiana D'flenis Pirates Ane Indians

Heavyweight Fight Net Payouts Reported

New York June 24. Fight fans who paid to view the spectacle saw a reported gross of 384 005 dollars for the Schoieling Paulson bout. Of this total 131 000 dollars went to charity for poor children. Fighters received about 20 percent of the gross that is roughly 72 000 dollars.

New York Dune Schoieling- Paulson

Boat Races Attract Entries At Medina Lake

Commodore BIO Furlong announced at the San Antonio Boat Club that entries to the outboard motor boat races on Medina Lake Sunday have been received from Seguin Corsua Christ Austin Floresville and Houston. Several boats have entered and Official Starter Joe Dyer said the dust race would start promptly at 8 o'clock.

Commodore Bio Furlong San Antonio

Utilities And Cubans Open Series In City League

Utilities and Cubans start their opening game of a series in the City Senior league on Garrett Field Saturday afternoon. The second and third games are slated for Garrett Field on Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon.

Public Service ‘Utilities Wad Garrett Field Garrett Fald Doonet

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