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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
8
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Galveston Texas May 2 Amateur housing tournament will be held at Ancastel Park on Galveston s seawall boulevard. seating for about ten thousand near the water will accommodate split into eight classes with semifinals in Austin San Antonio Fort Worth Wichita Falls Amarillo and other Texas cities. district governor F Nafferty will supervise events across the state with morning sessions and three nights of competition to cap the championship.
Prominent mu wit, Pemberton and Sar Ray 1 2 son v Poeperton faced a fatal wound from a Lake Worth incident. Services will be held as the community mourns a recent death after the flare up of violence near the lake.
The annual UT Inter scholastic Teague meet at Austin brings about a thousand high schools and students for relay and track events. Teams include the Texas squad led by Lord in the quarter mile, with stars such as Clapper and Delacey among others. participation spans boys and girls, with events in track and field and relays.
Angeles May 2 Strangler Lewis, wrestling champion, defeats Kenys in a three fall match to claim the West title and a belt. Lewis won 4 0,000 purges? and threw Schieher in 10 minutes 2 seconds in the second fall and 4 minutes 18 seconds in the third. Texas women in golf feature: Worth Worth hosts Southern Women's Golf tournament May 6 with several competitors including Mrs. Gartner and Mrs. Lederer and Lorices as entrants.
Harlandale Indians travel to St Martins for a two day stay with a workout in the afternoon and overnight. They aim for relay and quarter mile events and report multiple entrants from Larko dale including Lori, Casper, Kitchens, and Porcester. Superintendent Walle plays a role in the event.
Weather and wind influence a recent trap shoot at the San Antonio Gun Club on East Hens Street. John Mowinkle led the field with a strong score, while other shooters like George Mandry and Edwards posted notable marks. The club announces more events next Sunday and Thursday shoots at the City range, with preparations for a May 10 match against Austin Rifle Club.
Ve gas superintendent W D Burke pitches the first game of the Public Service baseball league at Lublis Seyri¢n field, a 6 1 victory by Gassera over Harkness in the fifth inning. Slim Gracf struck out five, while Savage and McKeach impressed on the mound. The schedule includes the Transportation Cubs and Live Wires, with upcoming games at Castroville and local venues, plus announcements for league meetings and bookings.
In a chaotic Rendware league game at Brack Enridge the St. Mae Buttons defeated the Cadets 9 to 6. May Simon starred on the mound and at the plate with a late rally, while Cobain and Peehe contributed key hits for Watting Naners. Gohmert pitched for the Cadets and Lanion matched him, but Watting Naners pulled ahead late.
Eagles defeat St Anthony's College 8 to 5 in a windy game at Yellow Jackets diamond. Pitcher performance aided by timely hits and fielding errors for the Eagles, while St Anthony's struggled with defense and hitting in key innings.
The readable text hints at a chaotic scene around a prep event with fans, players, and officials. It mentions attendance, a tense buildup, and concerns over luck and success in a game or match, with many garbled names and places. The fragment suggests an upcoming test or game in Wing and references penalties, gloves, and a tense crowd.
Fragmentary report indicates AAU officials accuse Thorpe of seeking publicity amid a convoluted scene. The text mentions professional baseball, attendance, and a court related or administrative action, with terms garbled and unclear, but points to a publicity motive connected to sporting oversight and legal proceedings.
Fragmented report discusses American youth and veteran players in Davis Cup and Wightman Cup context. Mentions Lottie, Molla Mallory, and Norsewoman past champions as factors while referencing upcoming events and European competition.
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