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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1929

Page

7

Indians Win Thriller in Ninth Inning Rally

In a tense midweek Texas league game, the Indians rallied in the ninth to edge the San Antonio crew. Key plays included Wetzel scoring on a single, Wetzel advancing, and a crucial late hit by Glaser amid a string of infield singles and defensive miscues. Normua G1 Witchet contributed solidly on defense, while Mast– error-laden San Antonio defense allowed the decisive late runs.

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Indian Box Colleges at Pol Holemuta Meet

A garbled report from Sle May 24 details a pole match between Briweay tea and Minrowti with MT It Wage as an opponent. The text also references a game schedule slated for April but is unreadable in portions, preventing full reconstruction of teams or outcomes.

Pol. Holemuta Sle Fidel Eenise

Texas Boxes Texas Boxes Soon semana

Fragmented OCR text mentions names and numbers with no clear event. It references boxing in Texas and cities like Wichita and Houston with fragmented phrases and odd spellings. No cohesive narrative or verifiable details to summarize a specific event.

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Wallace Next Rival for Miller in Indoor Title Fight

Billy Wallace faces Rey Miller as the Olympia promoter groups to stage an eliminator for the World lightweight title. The latest verdict favored Miller over Billy Petrolle in a previous battle, triggering Wallace’s entry in the Navin Field show on June 6, part of Detroit’s indoor boxing season. The 14 000 crowd saw Petrolle as the popular victor, though observers split on rounds.

Detroit Billy Wallace Trim Little Cleveland Rey Miller Wallace Tailly Iicer Miller Miller Billy Petrofle Forza Express Olympia Vetrolle Ronnie Tingside Petrollend

Boehler Sold to Los Angeles Club in Pacific Coast Deal

May 2 Los Angeles UPI reports J TY Patrick, president of the Tes Angeles club, announced the purchase of George Boehler from Oakland for cash. The acquisition ends years of effort to land the twirler, a standout in the Pacific Coast League. Also announced was the release of catcher Ine Burns, previously with Oakland and Omaha via the Western League.

Tsoeblee Gale Ine Burns

Ball fair or foul at fence judge debated by umpires

Chicago May 2. Umpires of the league met with President Hickey to decide if a ball that clears the fence should be ruled fair or foul. They will follow the National League ruling that the ball’s fate depends on its position when it passes the fence. Manquette Nepters win. IL Waker Wis May 20. Marquette University tennis team defeats Drake University in Des Moines.

Chicago Lils Frice Hickey Nhat Persident Megiller National League Yehen Masteen Manquette Nepters IL Waker Wis Marquette University Teale Drake University Des Moines Towa Weilnysdiy Gaylet Jintas Barts Ces Yom Te Ieeajnwogd

Dallas Outfits at Junk Heap in Wide Losses

Dallas faced a heavy defeat as their costly lineup struggled on the mound and at bat. Key players battled failures with the bullpen and fielding letting the game slip away, while Shreveport's pitchers limited runs and drove in crucial hits to seal the win.

Albot JR Vial Wratt Vetersin Shreveport Preacher Yrnwa St Ny Cole Liempie Jim Houston Buerny Jordannel Steen Charles Sullivan Fred Berumnent

Surprise thrower Carl Jim shatters Drake relay discus mark

West Point athlete Carl Jim surprised the Drake relay carnival by launching the discus 63 feet 3 inches to break the track record, energizing the meet with his performance and placing him among the event leaders.

Carl Jim West Pointer

Racing entries set record for Indianapolis mile race

Entered field for the International GOG mile in Indianapolis includes Thompson Valve special driven by Jules Moriceay and Frenchan. Notable entries include a Tommy Afilton design and a Detroit special to be driven by Durent. European stars Chiron Delonge Ginn Crivca Comatti will pilot French Talbot.

Indianapolis Ind Avith Fort Jules Moriceayy Tommy Afilton Milton Detroit Milonvire Louis Chiron Divive Delonge Trallam

Track strike at Aurora track closes amid wage demand

A labor walkout at the Aurora track persists with strikers demanding a minimum wage of 1000 and a deduction in favor of their Thoroughbred Morse association. Track officials consider a Friday opening if tensions ease, while union members threaten further action unless terms are met.

ALMOA Upavira Horne Pers Sistent Thoroughbred Morse Association Jiffor Ry Trimble Desnanda Tremble Jia Siria

FLAG RACE AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS AND RESULTS

Record of standings and game results across the leagues with team names including St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia New York Boston Chicago and Brooklyn. Mentions pitchers and batter names and a list of matchups across dates with notes on game calls and reserves.

Loule Bul St. Tatiany Chicago Basten Glia Orwal Sharen Cochrane Perkins Cation Burham Bayne Carrall Ganton ST. Louis Gleveland AL Ieveland le Lonia Cleveland Crowder Meheng Peete Ollaway Ia Sewell Washington New York Sealpone Patrolt Bt Divis

Retired boxer Herman eyes comeback after years away

Los Angeles star Herman Beckoning, once top weight, plans a return at age 30. He vows to reclaim the light heavyweight belt from Andre Ronis, after declaring himself fit following recent training. His past opponents include Carl Amaine, Bud Taylor, Ine Wael, and Panty Dick Griffin.

Los Angeles Joe Ibe Chituge Tic Andre Rontis Vennet Aimerica Erin Yreterday Hinecle Herman Ban Ramweigh Minke Carl Aremaine Bud Taylor Ine Wael Hist German Panty Dick Griffin

Northwestern Proves Big Ten Giant Killer in Sports Upsets

Northwestern routs Purdue 8 to 5 at Wrameton as the Big Ten giant killer continues its charge. The Wildcats also beat Illinois 6 to 4, knocking the Illini from contention while widening the conference race.

Northwestern Chicago Normawestera Gontellera Purdue Telong Wildcats Wrameton Chienge Ullinais Alo Yeestenfay Notre Daine Madison

No Use Bait Fails Erb As Bass Fight Back

Chambers and a companion test a new goldfish lure kit from 8 40 a m to 1 30 p m at a lake. They hook three undersized bass but decide the bass were not in the mood or the kit not suited, leaving the fishery in doubt and the author puzzled by the bath bait.

Chambers Ilia Melina Bath

Jaysees Run At Schreiner Relays

San Antonio junior college will send a squad of trackmen to Schreiner Relays in Kerrville to compete against teams already entered. Departing from the Alamo City are Jack Hayes, Durler, and vaulting teammate. other entrants include John Tarlton of Stephensville and Wesley College of Grettville. Aue Frazier will referee.

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Umpires Tighten Strict Balk Rule For Pitchers

Umpires moved to enforce strict balk rules across the league amid rising on field injuries and hazy windups. President Barnard urged warnings before ball firing and called for clear, safe delivery, while managers protested the hard line as balk disputes and crossroad tensions surged among teams in the West and beyond.

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Samsonbak Tug of War Event Showcases Hanes Underwear

A local Hanes dealer invites a tug of war with the SAMSONBAK Union Suit to prove its strength and comfort. Participants test durability by pulling belts and jumping, with a sale price of one dollar. Hanes Knitting Co. promotes its new styles from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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