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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1929

Page

8

Cubs Face Critical Series Gap With Spudders Threat

Cubs visit Wichita Falls as league leaders seek to rebound after two straight losses to Dallas Steers. Merl Caldwell may return to mound for Chicago while Sluggers like Homer Blankenship and Jeffries pace the offense. Stock clashed with Blackberry amid a tense game as the Exporters, Shippers, and Buffs jockey for position in a crowded standings race.

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Airm en beaten in polo final

A polo final clash produced a surprising result as the Airm en team suffered defeat amid chaotic play. The Dallas squad and others created pressure but could not convert.

Mystery meeting by American Leaguers

Local report notes a secret gathering involving American Leaguers on an unspecified date. Several players and team officials attended, with little detail released about agenda or outcomes.

American Leaguers

Endanger Fielding Records Highlight Busy Baseball Weekend

San Antonio center fielder Len Nujo and Shreveport’s Ceci Steware anchored a high churn of chances at San Adlonlexes league park. Nujo tied a world record with numerous fly balls and fielding chances while Welze of San Amisnlo pushed close to the two season mark as detailed in weekend play.

Velugen- Vanverad Brotin San Adlonlexes Otis S Pere Cashien Shresegort Cemer Tens Fragner Len Nujo San Antonio Frank Welze Dan Cashion Ceci Steware Shreveport

24 Still Run in Pyle Race

Okmulgee Oklahoma March story reports 24 still running in Pyle race as half distance completed. C. CP slo’s human derur away prepared to mingle into earth week, with Okmulgee nearing Golden ville thirty six marked the completion of 1512 miles of 4460 mile trek to Lacille Court. 34 rangers still under way, Pete Gavuzzi from Southampton England home, fighting new menace as Nias loomed over Derby. Three successive traversing 26% miles powerful rentender for fire boners. Former Teal champion walker finished far ahead each of three routes from Toplare to Fale.

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Specials Win Over Chanis in Turbulent Game

The Specials upset Chanis with a late rally as pitching held the opposition to limited hits. Key players supplied timely hits and defense to secure a narrow win in a beleaguered contest marked by errors and erratic offense from both sides.

Fire destroys stand at Corsicana's park

Fire destroyed a park stand in Corsicana as smoke and flames erupted, with emergency crews responding to the blaze. The incident interrupted a local event and damaged the structure, while no injuries were reported.

Corsicana's Park

New York Featherweight Title Talk Amid Offbeat Card

Curated notes from a chaotic New York program recounts Canzoneri weighing near 420 pounds for a featherweight title bout with unfamiliar contenders. Reports mention Madigan and others, with bouts listed from Madison Square Garden and national schedule details for lightweights and heavyweights, including Finnigan, Von Voung, and Price Pinners among participants.

New York Mar Avdre Beytie New Yorks Madigan Chiecaga Weng Gawainwy Boston Canonneri Ely Yanior Bum Finnexan Jaerta Areminto Santiveo Cuba Emzlomd Maller Iwerounder Chile Inet Rovey Eland Pa Sciledue Orhee Orhee Bouts On the National Selectwe Inebitey Fas Arend Beans Bass Philavu Petcy Muck Cinzinna Babe Keller Toledo Freddie Miller Puchanety Teacherwrights Foping "Renie P 'Fratherwei Wishitn Kane Big Joe Herayeon Mine Neapolis Chavalier

Major Leaders Lead in Famine Coverage Across Nations

Fragmentary OCR text reports on famine conditions and leadership responses. Mentions nations, leaders, and humanitarian efforts while noting disrupted reports from Terra Week and urban centers. Details are unclear but convey global crisis focus and calls for aid.

Flag Race Results and Standings Across Cities

Fragmented OCR notes report flag race results with Boston and New York mentions, listing teams and riders. Mentions of standings, drivers, and various obscured names appear, including Boston and Chicago events and a separate trot result for Boston 2 and New York races.

Holland Tops Skeet Gunners in Close Shootout

Local skeet match ends with A Holland defeating W Mee Skeet Gy Tango and teammates in a tense Sunday session. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but victory is recorded for Holland with strong marks from the Gunner team.

Wo Holland

Big Six Teams Scheduled for This Week Preview

This week features the Big Six in key showdowns. Washington faces Oklahoma State on Monday, with Texas and Iowa State among others in schedule. Wednesday and Thursday showcase matchups including Kansas and Oklahoma, then a Saturday slate with Illinois or Michigan at center, plus late games in Dawerenes and Neirashaye.

AML Fallston Wb Trea Tesday Washington Oklahama Farmen Cyancun Lhraner Towa

Gene Moore Shipped to Midland Dallas

Fragmented note reports Gene Moore, likely seven names, shipped to Midland Dallas. OCR flaws obscure details but mentions a Gene Moore tied to a Windy City, with references to a baseball pitcher line and Texas league context. Further readable items are unclear.

Gene Moore Midland

Public Service and Carmen in Race in City League

Public Service and Carmen compete in a crowded Union Mill league scene as the season advances. The San Antonio Building Motoredmen beat Clolets 16 to 2, with strong hitting by Bear Blew and Lutulithie Beary leading a lopsided game. Carmey remains in second place behind a tight race, while Union God delivers 10 hits in an early inning.

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Sam Hildreth Leads In Saddling Winners

Sam Hildreth trains multiple winners at the New Wonis meeting, taking eight wins and a total purse of 12 000 dollars. J Tuhaven placed second with 12 000 dollars, Jake Hover earned 10 500 dollars with three wins, and Hildreth’s mar ay F Sineluie guided the stable to high earnings as the purse pool reached substantial totals.

Anny J. Tuhaven Jake Hover Tiree

American Cup tennis team selected for the United States

The final trials name William Lilden and Fase Eis as contenders for the American Cup team with bold performances by Noah, Wilmer Allison, and others. Preparations continue as the squad trains near Pole Mbt and ahead of the French championships starting May 20 and the interzene event beginning June 21.

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Southern women's golf meet opens at CMU end May

The Southern women's golf meet began with New Orleans participant Marian Umpbe among the notable competitors. The event featured teams from regional colleges and was hosted by the Southern Association at Gateway Park.

Mise Marian Umpbe New Orleans Howe

East Looks to Anderson For Victory With Discus

New York May report centers on John Anderson of Cornell as he competes in discus events and relay trials. The article notes performances approaching impressive distances and mentions rivals from Stanford and other colleges, with emphasis on upcoming events and potential marks.

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Shreveport Edges Fort Worth In Slugfest Pitching Duel

Shreveport won a tight baseball game against Fort Worth as Brown allowed limited hits while Wetzel and Wetzel provided key hits. Cashion delivered a clutch triple and a sac bunt to spark runs, with late inning defense preserving the lead in a high tension series opener.

Weekend sports wrap shows wide varsity action abroad

Over the weekend in ACC Columbia Ohio Deoree Bimpuon sets seed marks while Nathaniel Clarke and Harry Uhanea star in distance events. Yale, Cornell, Colgate, and Wisconsin compete in multiple matches with notable results and upcoming team selections. doubles and singles draws include Pat Pomacosey and Travis among others, with teams from Toronto, Wright, and Copenhagen participating in various cup ties.

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Sailor Tries Life Boat Escape Across Ocean

A shipboard tale from Cuba recounts Mastarss of the Atlantic and Wie bem peshuonsnesy attempting to flee Germany. Corman enilor, Ste way to Tivana toile, and Miller, along with others, embark in a life boat after the crew abandons the vessel. The group seeks exile aboard the Ava, while others search for propulsion and safety amid the sea.

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Golf Sticks Replace Canes for Bachelors Match

In a noted sporting exchange, golf sticks replace canes for bachelors as participants gather for a local match. Details indicate new equipment and shifts in tradition, with players from nearby clubs set to compete under daytime conditions.

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