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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1929

Page

8

Ruth's Fading Chance as Ruth Hits 216 in May

In a May update by Davis J. Walsh from New York, Ruth, the famed hitter, has played 40 games and sits at a 216 batting average. He limps through the week with little power, fanning seven times and driving in few runs as pitchers toy with his swing.

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Pitching push aids Tortha Indians in Dallas win

Marala Mohn Carson delivers as Tortha Indians pitcher in a key win over Dallas. Roth stars with steady runs and RBI, while Ruth’s batted averages hint at broader power. Public sentiment weighs a surge for three or four more home runs by October, amid impulsive swings and dramatic late-night pace.

Delivers Marala Mohn Carson Tortha Indians Dallas Indead Ruth Roth Tre

National swimming championships bids called for Frisco meeting

William Coffman, president of the Pacific association, announced bids for the national outdoor swimming championships. Frank Dankls in Chicago will oversee bids. Frisco may host, with two nationals previously staged in San Francisco in 1969 and 1995.

Frisco Seehs William Coffman Pacific Agencation Frank Dankls Chicago San Francisco

Indians Sink Tomarawed In A Tarnished Ballpark Series

A chaotic game at Dengue Park sees the Dallas Steers edgewise fall to the Indians in the ninth inning. Pitcher Carson shines for San Antonio, overcoming a rough start while Warwick drives in the deciding run as errors and crowd scenes mix with the onfield action.

Uy Dallas Way Dengue Park Wav ‘Ietery Bill Warwick Farol Carson Tabo San Antonio Pilehers MR. Carson Dallas Elas Careson Toc. UW Pileher Messenger Glaser Ledger Dick Sehuman Warwick Canis Chian Pat Newnam Herges Carson Warwic Tate Meyers Earthor Gallee Mulleavy Tandy Moore Navin Eve Finlly Moure Varda

Flag Race Scores Across Major Cities in Irregular Meet

A chaotic recap lists results from multiple tracks and cities including Louis, Detroit, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Event notes mention batteries and various athletes, with several scores and postponed events amid a sprawling racing/card-like summary.

Goman— Fett & Philadety Boston Wadlerice Barighorey Guehesfane Morris and Neving AT. Louis Detroit Louis Ogden Collins Amtide Stoner Smith and Phillice Chicacga AL Chiraze Nh. E Cleveland Chicago Achterle Hudlin Harder, Milley and Asters Eilendt Finan Eetave New York Wastington York Ratterstan Mra a.Spencer Tate Dachars Mos Jergens Dirkes Wax

Beckett Faces Jail in Disturbance at Bay Area Shooting

Gy Cheoyre (Ted) Beckett, UCLA football and basketball player, was jailed in Tayward California after a noisy disturbance described as a “shower of knocks.” Authorities say the incident disrupted peace and could bring charges. Beckett offered unclear explanations as witnesses reported the scene.

Tayward Calif Cheoyre Ted) Beckett University California Bnaine Almot Beckett Iona

Marathon notes and names from a garbled report

A scrambled OCR fragment mentions runners and a marathon context with unclear names and places. The readable words imply a race or event background but lack coherent facts, making a concise headline and summary difficult while preserving the few identifiable entities.

Triangle meet promises at San Marcos

May 1 report from San Marcos outlines a three way track clash among Southwestern University St Edward's and the Bobcats of Southwee College. A new field layout for the I A A meet and several key events including sprints distances jumps and field events are highlighted with likely contenders and possible upsets.

Hannon Young Fe Inny Vars Moxton Nix Sarton Hiny FY Grande Morton Oters Bronx Meteo Vin Marble Fenvice Hriday Brith Gordin Tramenmles Nk Larkin Efe School Smith Tikely Anil Gordon Jesse Kellam Jed Hildreth Ptt Gordon

Racing Strike Cancels Meet In Chicago Event

May 1 Chicago reports a racing strike halting a scheduled meet as Thoroughbred association members and park management negotiate terms. Stakeholders demand rider and owner concessions while stockholders and vendors face losses. park authorities consider safety and revenue impacts. The dispute centers on ground rules and facility operations for the scheduled race program.

Chicago Aucar Sturaeiei Tait

Good as Gold Wins in Pimlico Nursery

In New York reports, Good as Gold triumphed at Pimlico Nursery Stakes, defeating rivals in a fast dash. Geld mare led early and kept clear, finishing ahead of the field in the Canter Numbers event. trainer and jockey names appear in the day’s racing notes, with several juveniles noted as finding the run easy.

Pimlico Nursery New York Mug L Gandag Gold Watter Frente Ceoitford Goel Na Gobls

Rainville Plays Brilliant Tennis in Canadian Cup

Rainville dazzles in Toronto as Canadian Davis Cup action unfolds with strong performances by Marcel St He of Metron and Erik Pusday. Nawag of Porenin falls to Pusday in straight sets, while Rainville’s form shines amid a slate of domestic and international ties.

Toronto Ontario Marcel St He Metron Erik Pusday Gilbert Nawag Vonking United States

George Lott Aids Chicago Netters In Doubles Victory

George Lott and partner triumph for Chicago in a 6-4 6-1 win over Northwestern. The match advances the United States team as they clash with strong opponents in a key regional tennis event.

George Lott Chicago Coigago Mark Lash United States Tania Helpal Marnang Northrwrstern Bote Wwe Regene Hinwingley Mateh Tall Northwestern'n Ataz Rirl Turing

McKinney High Teams Triumph in Tight Scholastic Meet

McKinney High defeated Patino Mich Schol in a close contest as Nicholas hurled a one hit and helped secure the win. The event featured MekKinney filet and Tlank charaghenkhip by virtue of their strong play and key performances.

McKinngey Toras Nitcholas

Texas League Scores Report With Mixed Plays and Errors

A scrambled box score style recap lists Wrenn, Stewart, Chaeves, Biackeris, Uhee-bage, and Stew art with home runs, RBIs, and multiple errors. Pitchers Motes Fayne and others are noted with bases on balls, double plays, and 1 hour 35 minute duration. Shreveport and Waco appear in the tally with Donoho, Benton, Denson, and Jordan among those involved.

Wrenn Stewart Chaeves Biackeris Stewart Home Russ Nincicruy Bungulud Whelan Pilcher Owens Waco Shreveport Wana Donoho Tyev Beve Bila Serdan Stephens Stelen Sullivan Sarity TarRenn Lo Saplelay Jor ’Ah Jordan Denson Wurrus Benton Tursvon Tapan Sweneon Motes Payne Myes Fayne Teffan Hayes Whehtit Palla Flauston Pires Donnelly Hall

Fort Worth Wallops Burns Old Teammate

Fort Worth routs Burns in a rough game as teammates collide on the court. Muddled phrases hint at player names, scoring, and officiating, with mentions of Wall and Bevin and a chaotic sequence around bases and pitches.

Fort Worth Wallops Burns Tyne Tuna Evan Akers Vite Ball Hi Burns Bere Worth Ty Meauman Wall Bevin

Delayed triple play tops Chicago league opener

In a Chicago league opener at W hite Sox Park a delayed triple play unfolded in the seventh. Damien Thalapyan started the action with first and second outs, Jamieson and Kamm were involved, and a runner was tagged out at home as the play concluded with Kamm keeping the ball.

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Unclear Fight Card With Mixed Names and Results

Fragmented report lists boxing results with numerous distorted names and places. Mentions Mackie Filkington of New York winning a decision over Peden Ama den, and references races and events in Sew Albany and Valor Piely with garbled details and dates.

Jiknny Marr Cleveland A Milwaukee Johang Shorea

Defer Changes in Golf Balls at St Andielaw's Scotland

In St Andileaws Scotland May 1 the WPA The Naval and Ancienchil governing body discussed golf balls. They noted that size and weight would remain unchanged after a session where changes were considered but deterred by concerns.

ST. Andileaww's Scotland

Bantamweight Title Fight Set At 118 Pounds

New York report states Messia Warley Muldoon dispute Labarba Chocolat as not recognized bantam champion. Combatants told to weigh 118 pounds May 22 at 2 pm with results confidentially approved by officials and promoters at the New York Coliseum.

ED Frayne Sereira New York Max Messia James A. Warley Wiliam Muldoon Fillet Labarba Kid Chocolat Muldoon JuuTneba Tee Moonen Fag New York Coliseum Maur

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