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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

19

Shires To Train As Boxer Under Hayes Plan

Tulsa broadcast notes CM Art Shires, famed Chicago White Sox slugger, moves toward boxing this winter. Teddy Hayes, trainer for fighters, has taken Shires under wing in preparation for a ring career after October 8 bout arrangements with Babe Hunt. Shires, 193 pounds, desired to prove he can succeed in professional boxing.

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Hasty Hurls Game That May End Civie Series

Hazy description of a baseball series between the Birmingham Barons and the Dallas Steers. Witnes Glazner and Bob Unsty projected as likely Dallas pitchers with Glazner noted for past wins. Barons lead the series four games to two and seek victory to close out the seven game set. Dallas needs a win to force another game at Valles on Kridus.

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Centenary Gents Set To Clash With Longhorns In Memorial Stadium

Centenary College football notes show the Gents have historically upset defending champions in the Southwestern Conference. The team, led by coach Clyde Littlefiel, prepares for a key clash against Texas Longhorns at Memorial Stadium.

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Night drill in Big Night drill in Big Chicago

Night drills at Northwestern prepare for a doubleheader with Cornell. Coaches adjust lineups as the squad works on defense and offense ahead of Saturday game against Kansas Aggies.

Chicago Weaton Northwestern Ant Cornell Yaticwis Beh Zaiupke Mir Whilanix Saurday Kansan Aggies

Subpar Lineup At Cyxtean Match Causes Shakeup

Fragmentary report notes a disrupted lineup with Terlered and Morris Tigh as observers. Center option envisions limited action, signaling a bold dash instead of full Holley play. Me Hnerarn and Teh hacks appear in strained roles.

Morris Tigh

Frasier Arm Injury Clouds Promising Texas League Start

Sportlights profile notes Vic Frasier suffers a bad pitching arm and retires from the Dixie series. Critics warn the Dallas club and its owners for pushing a promising pitcher despite the risk, while Gabby Hartnett and Eddie Dyer are cited as other examples of arm trouble impacting careers. The piece urges proper treatment and cautious management to preserve Frasier’s future potential.

Harold Scherwitz Vic Frasier Dallas Victor Frasier Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Gabby Frasier Frazier

Hornsby Straggling to Reach Swatting Peak

A fragmented game story notes Hornsby's struggles as his team edges toward pivotal play. After a late rally, Lucena hits a key homer and Swanson follows with a single. Cubs, Medas, and Giants chase closes, while Athletics and Giants push for wins in upcoming doubleheaders as standings tighten.

Hornsby

Dempsey Steps Back Into Ring as Promoter

Promoter Jack Dempsey returns to boxing duties at Chicago Coliseum near landmark site once tied to Gene Tunney. The card features rising welterweight Jackie Melle and title hopefuls Vince Munro and Sao Roche, with Haakon Hanson meeting Yo­whoy Dula in a local showcase setting.

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MISS COLLETT FACES PAR SHOOTER IN DETROIT

Detroit October rounds of the national women’s golf championship see Glenna Collett facing Maureen Oreutt in a tough second round match. Oreutt’s 5 under par first nine and six birdies set a sensational pace as Collett barely held parity, with former champions fading as competition intensifies.

Detroit Mich Glenna Collett Maureen Oreutt Miss Oreutt Helen Sicks Morgel Hewlett E. 1 Miss Arcutt Walladelphia Wiiser Ian Invaders Anjeanutle Hunter Pittsburgh Mos. Stetson Osing Lea Pederman New York Tches Syere Talay Collett-Orentz Edith Quer Philadelphia Bre Harley Hie Kathleen Wright Padena Cal Ege Knneas City Western Tilfe Stewart Hanley Deroit Lee Midu Chienga Selerin Mita Va Wie Fermen Terry Nelson Rigster Dayton Ohio Berhive Wal Oshkosh Wis Hantnr Packtey Dorothy Compe Hurd Thera Times Vind Mus Leona Presster Marc ‘Urpie Gilvan Su

Cubs Beaten Pleat In Mystery Ocean Voyage

A garbled early 20th century report describes a group traveling 200 miles from an unspecified point by boat amid unsettled conditions. Residents in a Quaker district took precautions while other inland and island communities faced the same week’s disruptions.

Mert Group Buninean Ag

Big Campolo's Manager Under Ban After Fight Dispute

New York officials ban Campolo's manager after a formal complaint from the heavyweight fighter. The ban accompanies a suspension of the five foot eleven guard and other eligibility actions from the New York boxing commission. The dispute centers on alleged expenses and future match consent, with a promised appearance next Tuesday.

New York Victoria Campalg Gustavo Leneveja Campola Lenove Humbert J. Buys Leneve Gent Ward Muldoon Unc Dave

Apples Taboo At U Games Shocks Texas Stadium Crowd

Reported in Austin the Texas university crowd faced a heated episode as an apple related protest disrupted a football game. Officials, including director Ettinger, note a spike in apple sales at stadiums and describe incidents of projectiles and cushions being discarded, signaling a controversial display during the match.

Austin Texas University Band Ettinger Suchletice Langhorn Apply Carey

Final Regatta at Corpus Christi Draws Entrants

Corpus Christi to host the final outboard water heat regatta next Sunday with entrants from Victoria San Antonio and surrounding towns. Commodore H Monte of the Corpus Christi Yacht Club noted about seven boats raced yesterday in local heats. Gene Lowe introduced a new horsepower class motor boat to Corpus Christi Bay, drawing excitement over the speed and event prospects.

Corpes Christi Texate Victoria Calveston Trouston San Antonio Wandsboro Isarnes City Boresville Corpus Christi B. H. Monte Die Pus Christi Eluh Gene Lowe Vietucia

First Man to Pitch Perfect Game Dead

A historic figure from early baseball era, the first pitcher to throw a perfect game, Grat McKmand, died. He pitched for Worcester in 1880 and later defeated Cleveland in the National League. He was a Brown University alum.

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Flag Race American League Tuenage Best Single Fame

A brief sports blurb notes a flag race in the American League event showing standout performances by a top athlete nicknamed Tuenage. Details are sparse due to OCR limits, but the item highlights a best single achievement amid race standings.

National League Standings From Recent Games

In the National League standings note Chicago and New York behind in the race with key results affecting positions. The report lists team orders and rough records with San Francisco and Los Angeles also mentioned in the overall table.

Incomplete 1900s Baseball Schedule Notation

Fragmentary sports page lists several league games with mispelled team names and cities. Avenues include Washington at Pilitileloia and Chicago at New Cily while later lines mention Brooklyn at Mortar Shicuga and New York at aula telphia, plus a weathered note about a 10 foul boat race.

Nate Leaps Accoklyn Mortar Shicuga Ciuciurall New York Aula Telphia Theen Eames

Upright versus flat golf swing says Hutchison on control

Jock Hutchison claims an upright golf swing offers easier ball control than a flat swing. He argues a vertical path allows a direct hit, while a flat swing forces an outside-in approach before striking the ball. He notes the upright swing is best for players of average build.

Jock Hutchisoon Ewing Editora

Lavender tops S A star in San Angelo golf meet

Dennis Lavender of Abilene, a standout in the Sana Angelo event, won key matches at the new country club course. He defeated Tod Menefie of San Antonio 4 and 2 after Menefie’s strong start, while Haworth edged Seult and Hasler beat Banks in late finishes.

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State golf experts to play at Dallas

Dallas hosts the Dale Ins Cowney club annual imitation sport event with the largest Eastest field in its history. Dennis Lavender of Abilene heads a list of entrants including Ossie Carlton Houston Jack Speer Houston Glenn Chrisman Orange Clarence Tubby Waco Willie Huot Boston Joe Ballard Bad Worth Al Badger San Angelo Tap Massingill Port Town Tammy Cochran Wichita Falls and other notable players.

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Bible Minus Stars for S.M.U. Contest

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