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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1929

Page

17

Belgian Flyweight Emerges in New York Debut

A chaotic New York boxing wrap reports Belgian flyweight Hoowah Kombre, debuting at Madison Square Garden, as a fierce fighter who overwhelms rivals with power. The piece highlights his rough style, strength, and the challengers he toppled, with background on local contenders and the chaotic evaluation of his potential.

Davis J. Walsh SNEW Korg Nor Atadison Square Garden P Elampion Wile Hunt Belgium Batter O'Funds New York Sparano Plydot Frannie Ac Lezy Schwarts New York Clan Mission’n Choice Hatipion Abu Oller Schenitz Dave Hieim Igory Trey Izay Lizy Daesy Jeak Belang Izzy Raby Grediey Holsoze Mase Ernie Petera

Giants Face Manager Acgiraw's Assistant Return

Dave Bancroft is represented by Devokisn as his fag return to New York Giants. The assistant to Manager AcGiraw handles duties as Bancroft resumes duties with the team after a period away.

Dave Bancroft Devokisn Ne Old Tove New York Giants AcGiraw

Bancroft Returns to Giants as Coach for Spring

Dave Bancroft, famed former Giants infielder and manager, signs a one-year contract to join John McGraw's staff as coach for spring training in mid February. He will replace Ray Schalk, released from coaching duties, and will lead the first Giants contingent to Sap Actocio. Bancroft, who began his major league career with the Phillies in 192, formed a legendary infield with Frisch Kelly and Groh. his later years included managing the Deacons and a stint with the Brooks, ending with a large pay and eventual release amid a wave of retrenchment.

Dave Bancroft New York Giants John McGraw Menager Associated Preas New York Giants Sap Actocio Itunerofe Phillies Art Fletcher Svory Frankie Frisch George Kelly Thrinie Groh Base Atl Rampnten Bancroft Deacon Brarea Brooks Club

Obscure Boxing Card Lists Mixed Ring Results

A fragmented listing from a boxing event shows numerous fighters and locales such as McLarin Chicago and Sammy Atan from dell Hockford with various weights. The text names many entrants and outcomes including knocks, wins, and pairings across cities like New York Pittsburgh Baltimore and Washington, with scattered parenthetical notes and mistranscriptions.

Chicago Opens Gala Civic Opera in Gold Coast Flair

Chicago witnesses a grand civic opera opening as the new theater lights flood the facade and acoustics praised. Principal performers Rosa Raise and Charles Afar Marshall lead a star lineup with Polneco directing, drawing 14,000 attendees and traffic chaos.

Chicago Mosic Bkrevraper Gold Coast Verdi Aidki Civic Opera House Inet Getnil Glenn Dillard Dunn The Herald and Examiner Dres Edward Moore Wisie Tribune Uch Ta Aida Polacco Rosa Raise Charles Afarshall Gesare Formichi Hila Rorke Cyrens Tan Gordon Virgilio Laxiari Charles Baronea Giorgia Polneco Soctai Samuel Sneall Otto H. Kahn Metropolitan Opera William Mammer Philadelphia Grand Opera Company Glorio Gatti-Casazza Metropolitan Cath Opera Company Gusniciaur Chicara Mescagni Opera Iria Edigh Maton

Phone league to open November eight at Wool lawn lake court

The Bell Telephone company will open a third tendon of basketball foy November 8 with a company league of emyplosen. Games will be played at the Wool lawn lake court as teams from the ace resating and construction departments compete for the city basketball championship. Gene Seng of Broadway Sporting Goods has donated a silver loving cup for the winner. Players include Feltzer from Brackenridge High, McMillan from Svaretner, and Ziegler from the Navy among others.

Bell Telephone Company Woollawn Lake Court Wittper Gene Seng Broadway Sporeling Goods Company Iwinnar Murtas Brulhlern Brackenridge High Toutrh Feltzer Pamesebook Wash McMillan Svaretner Howard * McMillan Texas University

Twain Triumphs Over Lanier 13-0 in Afternoon Match

Twain defeated Lanier 13 to 0 at Van Armand Stadium after a 7 all tie earlier in the day. Lineups featured Wark, Karley, Brrega, Pulse, and key plays by Trartang and Maya as Twain took control late.

Mark Torain Twain Lanier Foster Tarleste Gy Curley Maye Cronning Ter Woreda Tortin Thartonge Reybdy Kantor Wark Karley Endgy Brrega Pulse Manaenaml Davia Nent

La Belle Gloria Entrain_s for Coast

A lively, fragmentary film column notes La Belle Gloria preparing for a coastward tour. It mentions Gloria Swanson, Hal Roach, Spanish language versions, and figures like Charles Chaplin, Mary Lewis, Wallace Beery, and Carl Laemmle amid Hollywood chatter on productions and performances.

Lanpshore Hollywood Canidom Charles Chaplin Mary Lewis Bia United Artists Betty Compson Q Gee Edward Robinson Hallywood Edward Carl Laemmle Sr Carl Laemmle Feeneh Journaliniy Culver

Conference Grid Notes From Gayle Talbot Jr

Sports writer Gayle Talbot Jr recaps a college grid game where Kaiuelas's team narrowly held off Southern Methodist, with late rallies and fan reactions noting missed opportunities and what the Orange could have achieved. The piece reflects on quarterback Leroy University and the overall tense finish.

Gayle Talbot JR Eckhardt Kaiuelas Jeane Nous Hevy Leroy University Grantlstand Uis Southern Methailist Tlic

Baylor People Take Copious Notes

Baylor’s men faced tough defense as Langhorne and Vine struggled inside. Coach Morley Jennings and Carey Selph studied play in preparation for Texas, while Baylor benefitted Edin Beular’s steady gains but lacked a decisive finish. The text also notes an English boxer victory in Cape Town with Kid Nicholson defeating Mickey Doyle on a foul.

Rman Mike Vine Mans Edin Beular Bteers Morley Jennings Baylor Carey Selph Longhorns Austin Bruin Centenary Texas Capetown Union Af Heath Alsen Kid "Nicholson Ragland Mickey Doyle United States Weir

Denishawns Recital to Feature St Deni and Shaya

Denishawns St Deni and Ted Shaya will appear before San Antonio audiences at Siltyp an on Tuesday evening. The two dancers will perform several numbers including Ted Shaw's Jurgen, as part of a municipal dance event. Shikat Beats Garobald to Retain Weight Wrestling Title

St. Deni Ted Shaya Danvers San Antonio Siltypan

Local Basketball League Seeks Fresh Team Entries

Four siders struggle to form a league as Iver Aide Basket Ball group convenes at 8 pm Wednesday in X MM G AL club rooms. Teams entered include West Side Tigers North Side Panthers and others. Managers urge additional clubs to join by calling Woodlawn 812 between 2 and 4 pm to level the field.

Iver Aide Ely Etel Woodlawn

Fragmented note on a football player’s feats and dangers

A garbled passage describes a football player in urgent terms, mentioning skill and danger. It hints at a dramatic moment where the player’s actions influence play and safety, with references to a ball, hall, and interference but lacks clear names, places, or events.

Rees Ainek Elis

Shelley and Mason Toss-up

A fragmentary report describes a tense scene involving Shelley and Mason, with references to a pine sliver and various individuals. The text mentions Wel, Weldon Mann, and others, including attempts at action and restraint, but many names and details are garbled, leaving an unclear outcome.

Mann Shelley Lonshern Maron Kegrever Tan Thier

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