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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1929

Page

11

Main High Strives For State Tourney Chance

Main High School’s Buffaloes face a decisive game Friday night to reach the late interscholastic league state tournament. District 2 contenders from College Station to Fredericksburg, including the Hill district stars, clash as Main eyes a bid with a fast, well‑rounded lineup and key players Delmar Tasto and Dick Wawards providing guard depth. Opponent Fredericksburg lines up Snell, Henke, Everse, and Werner with Dusty Hogeres in refing duties as the district race tightens.

Main Arenas College Station Fredericksburg Ecorpions Joelle Marie Hamilton Bisons Hasal A. & M. College Conell Hamilton Main Brodevices Sidorin Sayarite Delmar Tasto Guani Antiese Dick Wawards Taptaih Kinin Ie

Knippa Edna Play at Normoyle Saturday Hackettball Game

Knippa and Edna are set to play at Normoyle Saturday in a basketball game. Edna and Knippa will settle their dispute at a ceremony at 3 o'clock. George O'Brien of San Antonio will referee the match in an early afternoon San Antonio venue.

Knippa Edna Normoyle Aavlbor Bistrict San Antonia Edna Sod Kuippa Ermosie George O'Brien Richter Hamby Fort Worth Draughon Business College Pirates of San Antonio Bambys Jo Wiesbacher Irene Wilkins Lloyd Padgett

Walker Fight Still Blocked in Championship Dispute

Chicago March 1 The heavyweight title bout between Tommy Loughran and Agnes Walker was blocked by the Minnesota state athletic commission after Walker faced forfeiture threats for insufficient defenses. Kearns, Walker’s manager, argued for hours with officials over posting 25000 before approval for a July Las Vegas bout. The match, opening the 81 million Chicago stadium on March 24, faces possible court action if the commission does not relent. Echo in Arkansas: Schoonover elected captain of the University of Arkansas basketball team. co-captains Tickell and Lowbert lead the 1025-29 Southwest champions.

Chicago Tommy Loughran Agnes Walker Miinvis State Athletic Commie Jack Kearns Walker Echoonover Utain

Chicago Girl Defies Odds to Win National Swimming Titles

Jane Faunte, 19, of Chicago, once crippled by a severe auto accident, won the national amateur women's swimming titles at the indoor championships. She swept the high board diving and breaststroke events, achieving a historic trio of wins and marking one of the standout performances of the meet.

Chicago Jane Faunte Gainig Miss Faunte Tsa Aa Jinnah Mest Jeileeli Wien Wourn Tor Wily Mies Grorgin Coleman Loy Angeles Athletic Rose Vboenk Cleveland Tyhe Werner Pennie Areny Trent Sind Ser Hoffa Scrinton Catherine Yan

Maguire Busy In Rush At Petersburg Return

Former Chicago Cubs second baseman Maguire sparked a brisk rush in Petersburg as he paired with Byers and Lewis against President Fucheo’s Praves. He chased balls on the short field, showed limited power, and Hank Sinchy homered aiding a tense display.

Petersburg Fia Mareh Preddy Maguire Cicage Cubs Bay Mane Byers Jett Rse Maguitt Chicago Rozera Horasts Hank Sinchy Aly Phice

Two Holdouts Fail to Worry Connie Mack

Fragmented OCR text describes a baseball scene with repeated phrases and unclear names. It mentions Connie Mack and holds up a struggle involving holdouts, hints of players, and scattered terms like Sibley, Warner, and Watts, but no coherent events or dates emerge.

Oklahoma Team Favored To Win Track Title

The article outlines Oklahoma as the predicted winner in a track title race. It mentions key athletes and rivals, with emphasis on early season form and potential scoring depth. Details on specific events or scores are unavailable due to damaged text.

McLarnin Favored Over Joe Glick In NYC Bout

New York March 7 Simms McLarnin from the Pacific coast, a 9 to 5 favorite, faces Joe Glick at Madison Square Garden tonight for their third meeting. McLarnin seeks a third win after early clashes, while Glick, a veteran with 150 fights, carries the lighter weight edge and the reputation for streetwise punch power.

New York Simms Mcbarunt Pavutic Joe Blick Madican Square Garden Yril- Tintazburg Pants MecLarnin Gilck Timmy Igo API Renliet Glivk McLarnin Glick Anil Cluaire Ae Flores Adoront Hes West Potnda Vir Tay Miller

Tennis stars easy winners headline unclear text

The readable fragments mention tennis players and a match outcome but details are garbled. Names such as Carlin Shatter and Ben Baer appear, but the source is too corrupted to extract a coherent event, date, or location.

All Ison New Line Coach at Wisconsin

Allison New Line serves as coach at Wisconsin after the departure of the previous leader. The article notes changes in leadership and staff at the university amid ongoing sports program developments.

Allison Wisconsin

Boxing Night Wraps Up With Brutal Knockouts And Upsets

McHeesport top contender Pratin stops California foe Gans in two rounds. Louis defeats Ravie Abad in Panama City on points. Esposito of New York outpoints Haut Steadman in a ten rounder. Parra beats Ghily in eight rounds. Adelman over Freakin Da August in Philadelphia. Shilling stops Danny Tussell in Salisbury. Misc fights list several wins and losses across cities, with odds and venues sparsely noted.

McHeesport Pratin Pillshureh California Gans Gars Ind Louis Henny Dasa Fhilain Ravie Abad Panama Mike Esposito New York Wolcast Philadelphis Salisbury_ Me Sramt Iapids Joe Gordon Minneapolia Mativaintel Johnny Powers Plint Len ‘Tharey Grand Trapids Roppert Mark Tue Minneapolis

Southworth's Boss Pleased With Cardials Manager

Avon Paik reports Southworth’s boss pleased with the St. Tavis Cardinals management as the fifth pilot in many seasons, praising the baseball spirit and changes under the manager.

Avon Paik Pla Sam Tyreatlon St. Tavis Cardinals Jills Southworth Lino Southworth

Casa Del Rio Hosts All Ace Golfers

Readers learn Casa Del Rio hosts a golf event featuring top players such as Gerringe Sut and Ve Laight. The report notes preparations and local involvement, with references to expected attendance and venue details. Political names and unrelated entities appear in fragmented passages.

Casa del Rio

Barbuti Suspended Over Union Criticism Statements

New York March 1 A member of Amateur Athletic Union officials suspended Fay Barbuti from amateur competition after remarks attributed to him criticized the Union and poll- Borbuti said he would retire to focus on business An interview claimed the AAYT pays track stars expense money for meets but no confirmation was sought from Barbuti before the action was taken.

New York Boon Bur Raehuti Unchuti Metec Metropolitan Association Uond Rte Borbuti Barbuti Eplue

Browns Sign Entire Battery as Camp Opens

Fin March reports say all Brown pitching duo and battery mates signed by the Browns, including Wost Baum Brhach and Dick Cellman who reported to camp late. Manager Dan How le expressed pleasure that the new group could spark a strong ranking and rival teams.

Brown Battery Wost Baum Brhach Alvin Crowder St. Louis Brown Dick Cellman Browns Wally Sehonz Leotard Vowlero Tulsa Oilera Dan Howle

Russian Wrestler Hurts Toots Mondt in Missouri Bout

Branson City, March 3. Russian wrestler Koln Kwarnni from Italy staged a dramatic match at the Convention Hall. Mondt, the wrestling star from Colorado, took blows and fell after a sequence of flying maneuvers. He left the mat unable to continue after a final hold and fall.

Bransas City Vouts” Mondt Bos Aslorado Koln Nituo Rwarioni Mendt Sivat

Correction On Tunney Homeward Bound Not True

The item reports confusion over Tunney's travel as ship departures from Algiers to France on a Mediterranean cruise. Initial reports suggested a return to New York, but corrections clarify the actual route and status of the travelers including Kunney and Kunney-related passengers aboard the liner NAPLIG.

Naplig,ly Sharen Mr. Nou Mfrv Gene ‘Kunney Algiers France Cruice Mediterranean Yesterdes Andrere

Veltman Impresses in New York Giants Training Camp

San Antonio youngster Veltman showing promise with the New York Giants in training camp. Manager John J. McGraw praises his natural talent as a right handed hitter and ballplayer who can do anything. Veltman drew steady attention in Thursday practice as scouts and coaches weigh his potential for a major league role.

Ueelf Veltman San Antonio Yuris Gloatx Otis Joh J. ArcGraw Ts Bos Joe Meeps McGraw Anq Blu Arthur

Heeneey Meets Jim Maloney In Boston

Tom Beengey of New Zealand returns to the ring in Boston to face Jim Maloney after a title bout loss. Maloney, the Boston contender, seeks a decisive win to reestablish his place among championship hopefuls as Beengey returns from a long layoff.

Heeney Jim Maloney Boston Maroh Tom Beengy New Zealand Gene Tunney Jin Maloney Kenyy Welch Whiod Muroney Taa Bleeney Charlie Hazen Harvey Tom Down -Trindér Maloney

Two Giant Vets Absent From Training Camp

Only two giants veterans remain missing from the training camp here. Tirsts baseman Bill Terey and Gatsisleer Eddie Roush are listed absent. Andy Cohen arrived from E Pa while Outfider Jimmy Welsh from Oakland and Outfieller Fred Leach reported. Carl Alogs left Ununk with a bone fracture. Frank Gibson, formerly San Antonio Bear manager, agreed to join the Ginnte with Anstia’s belt.

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Pittsburgh rookie Martin shines in key win

Pittsburgh fielded rookie Martin who delivered clutch hits. The lineup featured veterans and rising stars as key drives and power helped secure a decisive victory for the Pirates.

Martin Pittsburgh

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