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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1929

Page

16

Outclassed Elks in A A A meet in San Antonio thriller

In San Antonio a small Elks club squad battled national A A A titleholders hard. San Antonio’s tallest players paced a late rally to defeat the Elks 53 to 28, with standout center Jane Painter leading and Holt top scoring for San Antonio. The upset attempt fell short as the Elks struggled to slow the Crimson Tide defense.

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Curtis Ex Jockey Sees Race In Honor In Miami

Curtis a former jockey with decades of racing experience attended the Miami Jockey Club event yesterday. The Charles Cattle Handicap was run as part of the entertainment program during a fire safety celebration. The race was won by Senator Nelly, owned by B A Anders, with Charles Cure tis as witness.

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Rich's Nose Broken Bout With Hunt Off Scheduled

Rich's nose broken during a workout Saturday led to the postponement of a scheduled bout with Hunt at Convention Hall on March 35. The incident left Rien with a broken nose and the event postponed to a later date.

Rich Hunt Wil

Sports betting and novelty craze pressuring traditional games

The piece critiques gambling on horse, baseball, football, and basketball, noting bettors chase thrill by predicting losers and elaborate schemes. It cites Tex Rickard and the Madison Square Garden era, arguing modern promoters lack the imaginative leadership to keep sports exciting.

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Terreau Loses Town Election In Hanover New Hampshire

Jeff Terreau a Dartmonth baseball coach and ex major leaguer aimed to be Hanover town prosecutor of violators of liner laws and ran at town meeting. Professor Harold Hiren of Dartmonth defeated him.

Jeff Terreau Hanover N. H Marc Dartmonth Ife Harold 2 Hiren

Boxing Night in Brooksfield Ends in Stoppages and Upsets

In a rough program at Beethoven Hall, Macias wore down by Sabino as Apara stopped the bout in the eighth after a clash of weight classes. The card also featured Conlie trouncing Love Jones and Henry Mecino beating Miskey Young, with several fighters taking falls and referee decisions shaping the results.

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Tigers Preparing For Exhibition Card In San Diego

Detroit Tigers enter final week of spring training with drills as they plan the opening exhibition against the Hollywood club in San Diego. Manager Wartis weighs which players will be cut later, with two outfielders two infielders four pitchers and two catchers slated to depart the camp.

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Phair Predicts Phillies Rise In 1929 Pennant Chase

Philadelphia Phillies show improved form as 1929 season nears, with Frank Dirion strong on the mound and Don Furst, Bert Shotten, Tommy Thevenow, Pinkey Whitney, Chuck Klein, and Tommy Sothern shaping a deeper infield and outfield. The report notes pitching aims to bolster the rotation, with minor league call ups and trades boosting prospects for a competitive pennant race.

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Hockey Scores Report From Springfield and Nearby Teams

Hockey scores show Springfield defeating Ottawa 4 to 1 while Boston and Chicago entries appear in a fragmented list. American and Toronto style matches indicate a busy schedule with several close outcomes for the period.

Red Fitzsimmons Meets His Match in New York Fight

A boxing bout in Chicago era notes Phil Mercurio of New York defeating Red Fitzsimmons in eight rounds. Fitzsimmons, weighing 1714 pounds, was knocked down for a count in the third round as Mercurio overpowered him with superior skill.

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French Champion Taris Defends Title In Boxing Victory

March 13 report notes French champion Taris defended his title by knocking out rival Loaffineur in the second round. Local coverage mentions rookies Avon Park Jel and multiple gate names like St. Panis Cardinals and Timmy Wilson, with prep for an event in rail context.

Avon Park Jel Millineve Hilly Southworth Rey Ware Piney St. Panis Cardinals Jin Railentowas Ty Mag Muston Bhisek Aeriy Will de Taris Marerl Thi Lyan Loaffineur

YANK BATTERS START SLOWLY

The Yankees began slow in a game described as lacking offense with limited hits. Antonio Larach made a notable defensive play as the team struggled to generate scoring opportunities. Gehrig appeared in the lineup but was hampered by a posed condition, contributing little at bat.

Tamim New York Antonio Larach Gehrig

Weller at Topeka Ga Irlwin Teller Faces Baseball Scandal

In Topeka March 14 Irwin Teller president of Topeka isolation baseball club faces upheaval as W. TE. Donne is named, trials and management changes loom amid uncertain club prospects.

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Washington Exhbitions and Races Update

Washington exhibitions noted as Buxton and Yurtees entries with mixed prospects for upcoming Cheltentnun races. Wilkes and Lang reports signal a muddy track and renewed acquaintance with the wall as horses Wrotchlton and Reigh Count seek form ahead of major meetings. Dynamite Gua Somionberg retains a title after a Detroit Providence bout, defeating Fred Myers in a nine-straight finish.

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Vaughn Breaks Conference Mile Record in Practice

March 13 report from Athlene notes Jyle Vaughn of the Al Jone Christian college track squad set a Conference mile record during practicing, boosting the team’s chances for the season. Vaughn also clocked the half mile in 1 minute 40 seconds. Eddie Weems plans a trip to Fort Worth for Stock Show events and to Austin for the Text university medley race.

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