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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1929
Page
11
A damaged lamented essay compares wrestling and boxing, arguing wrestling appears more brutal with moves injuring opponents. The piece cites examples like the Sharkey Striling bout and criticizes fists and grappling. it laments fading boxing rules and calls for safer, slower ring actions.
In Chicago on March 12 the former heavyweight wrestling champion Strangler Lewis won a disputed fall against Kola Kwari. The referee ruled Lewis the winner after 1 hour 34 minutes 37 seconds with a top hold. Kwari protested claiming he did not understand the referee when asked if he gave up. The crowd booed the decision as Lewis continued headlocks and subdued Kwari.
Teton Duray, famed husky racer known for the fastest lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, has entered three cars in the 500 mile contest set for May 30 at Indianapolis.
In Daytona Florida Marcel Segrave prepares for official testing by the American Automobile Association to prove his capability on the high speed motorcar named Golden Arrow. The event aims to verify driving skill and machine reliability for the former record holder Maj. H C D Begrave of England, whose 241.040 mph mark stands.
A. J. White aims to drive the Golden Arrow at up to 270 miles an hour at Waytown Beach weather permitting. Seagrave’s recent record run influenced White who may reassess and try again if managers sanction. Tiny Keech notes the Triplex had best around 207 miles and cautions against overreaching. local opinion doubts a fast run soon.
Pittsburgh March 12 The Pirates deny any wrongdoing in a recent move involving Shortstay Glenn Wright traded to Brooklyn for Pilheer Petty and Infiehler Vivande. Robinson of the Brooklyn club and club officials plan investigations while Wright’s name is cleared amid injury links from a handball game last November.
The Coffee Giants meet the Painters in the first game of the season as City Minor League action begins. Lineups hint at B Hensicke, Crosanbecker, Geane, Wineel Jackson, Genr Jey, J Hen sicke, and others in the field with Stewart Howard and Tarrick aiming for outfield roles.
Ackermann will lead the Dave Lehr Ball team in the City Intermediate baseball tournament. The event will be at the Mirage Street field at 7 p.m. with other local players listed as present and spectators invited.
Boston report notes the charity boxing match postponed after an entrant fell ill with an infection. Event now set for April 12 with promoter Boston Garden announcing details. Dmitri to clash with Mello in the main bout at Antil venue.
In a high scoring commercial handicap bowling match, Southern Paci Tallingdern rolled past Queen Candy amid strong showings from Heckerson Genard and Anderson. Final pins show Southern Puebie over Queen Candy with notable gains by Watts, Goevinger, and Meallates, as Umpire Steanaer, scorer Barney, and officials observed Tuesday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates pivot to staff strength as their 1928 campaign looms. Manager Dowle Bush relies on veteran arms Letty and Crom to bolster rotation, with Wanner lineup shifts and rookies like Swetoute and Drench aiming for impact. Infield concerns at third base loom as Pic Traynor shifts positions, while new arrivals from Brooklyn and Portland battle for keystone duties.
Wolf and Light were officially awarded assistant athletic coaches to Bran Schmidt at Texas Christian University this morning. They will work with the varsity football team and oversee all track entry duties, marking a broadened coaching staff for the university.
Frank McGowan, a holdout, won concessions from the St. Louis Browns as negotiations and warder terms were discussed. The report notes McGowan and Browns had agreed after a tense standstill with Edsennon from Kanyon City involved in the talks.
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Vague notes describe a trapshooting gathering to enhance public interest in the sport. The event, sponsored by sporting dealers, aims to attract participants and spectators in San Antonio at the exposition grounds. Large prizes and intercity competition are hinted at, with hopes of reviving national interest in trap shooting.
Promised main event at Beethoven Hall features Ray Macias and Sabino Apara, Mexican slugger Filipe wedge, all eyeing a decisive twelve round bout. Both men show power with body punching likely to decide the result, while early speculation hints at a crowd-pleasing knockout potential if the distance is surpassed.
The S.A. Trackmen travel plans are unclear due to weather and scheduling conflicts. Mentions of Main Avenue High School, Herrville, Pat Stack Show, Mort Worth, Coach Hoy Couliran, and several unsettled matchups with Schreiner Institute and Yarlandale.
Angeles officials announce a change in the junior lightweight bout date. Tol Morgan, Saptiogy Aorilha, Han Bing Hudian and others were originally slated for April but the fight is advanced to April 2 at the Olviinin Auditorium.
Unclear report states Damon Runyon will undergo an appendectomy at a Detroit hospital after medical evaluation. Details about timing and doctors are not provided.
Ank Club negotiates a $70,000 contract with Ruth amid claims of eye injury during the film business era. The deal includes a one season term with renewal options and a clause restricting film casting during the season. Unclear health status and potential hidden interests in Geneva loom over the negotiations as the club weighs financial strains and future prospects.
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