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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1929

Page

13

Dempsey Still Undecided on Fifth Comeback

Miami Beach report on Jack Dempsey weighing a return in 1924. He cites love of the sport and a chance at heavyweight glory, but aging and time away from ring fitness complicate a comeback. He hints at possible business moves with Madison Square Garden and notes earnings from recent bouts.

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Schreiner Mountaineers Triumph In Kerrville Game

The Schreiner Mountaineers defeated Kerrville in a 43 to 32 battle as Sellers scored 30 points. March 12 reports indicate a tense contest with Schreiner pulling away in the second half, overcoming early resistance from Kerrville and securing the win.

Sellers Schreiner Kerrville Rehreiner Mountaineer Etna Answenses Frei Nehreiner

Sharkey Loses 10000 Over Late Fight Guarantee

Jack Sharkey, en route to Boston, lost about $10,000 by holding out for a $100,000 guarantee to fight Young Stribling in Beach, Florida, rather than accepting a percentage cut offered by promoters. The gate reportedly exceeded expectations.

Internationals Service Wane Beach Fla Jack Sharkey Boston Jack

Miami In Line For Annual Heavyweight Fights

Miami officials and Mallison Square Garden inked a deal to stage an annual heavyweight feature from 1930 to 1934. Negotiations led by William B. Carey end with lawyers handling details, aiming to expand the Sharkey-Stribling era and establish a winter boxing hub in the region. Some figures, venues, and names are uncertain due to OCR errors, but the plan centers on recurring bouts and local investment to rebuild facilities.

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Reds All in Shape Except Roy Meeker Orlanio

The Cincinnati Reds look solid overall though Roy Meeker Orlanio is a noted weak spot. Rex Seeker and Victle Jefrebander suffer arm trouble and neuritis, prompting home rest and medical review. Director Jap Lo and manager Ji i discuss lineup implications as spring training progresses.

REDS Roy Meeker Orlanio Cincinnati Reds Rex Seeker Victle Jefrebander Carey Ji i

Germania's Soccer Team Faces Houston in March Cup

Fragmentary OCR describes Germania and Houston soccer matchup with Barker Cup postponement. Mentions San Antonio, March 1 at 7M, and four penalty notes amid unclear lines. No clear names or complete details available.

San Antonio Tanger Fonsley

Helen Wills to play in Berlin Paris and Wimbledon

Helen Wills, top U S women’s player, and Cross, ranked third, have accepted invitations from the United States Lawn Tennis Association to compete in Berlin and Paris. They will also appear in the French championships in May and the Wimbledon all English championships on June 24.

Ngisco Helen Wills Cross Tnited States Lawn Tennis Association Berlin Pariz

Frank Watt Reports To Houston Friday

Frank Watt, former San Bear pitcher, recently joined Trowston as a free agent and will report to the Bisons training camp in Wooston Friday morning.

Frank Watt Houston San Bear Hurlingster Trowston Rev Bisons Trai Wooston

Mahan Fight Set March 15

International News Service reports a much anticipated welterweight bout between Young Carbett and Danny Malou has been scheduled for March 15 in San Francisco. The announcement was made today.

Tnternational Citws Service San Francisco Young Carbett Wrosny Danny Malou

Dartmouth to Play Stanford on the Coast

Dartmouth and Stanford University entered a five year football series. The first game is scheduled on the Pacific coast in November 1930, the return game in the East on November 1931. It marks Dartmouth athletic teams touring the Pacific era for the first time.

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Hjerterg Returns as Rice Track Coach

Houston dispatch reports Erhie Hiertberg will return to lead Rice track this season, replacing Claude Rothgeb who asked to step down. Noted stars from last year, Brady and Bronson, are absent, while Hiertberg’s prior work with Bronson could influence team performance.

Hjerterg RICE Houston Erhie Hiertberg Rice Institute Institute Alhi Hiertberg Claude Hothgeb Rothgeb Ujerberg Seveens

Yankees Camp Troubled by Lovzell Arm Reports

Whispers about second baseman Connie Lovell’s sore shoulder cast doubt on his availability at New York Yankees camp. Miller Huggins offers cautious updates while noting his nerves and throwing struggles last season.

ST. Petersburg Fis New York Yankees Ney Cony Lovzell Miller Huggins Tony

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