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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1929

Page

21

Walker Hodkins Title Fight At Wrigley Field Recap

By R J Newland and A P Boora Los Angeles Oct 90 One canvas battleground at Wrigley Field pits middleweight champion Mickey Walker against challenger Ace Hodkins in a bout billed as one of boxing’s memorable clashes. About 25 000 spectators expected with gate between 10000 and 140000. Walker favored at 10 3, both men in peak condition after month long camp. Hodkins claims a previous decision was unfair. careers have run parallel as Walker pursued the title since 1927.

R. J. Newland A. P. Boora Tos Angeles Wrigley Fiell Mickey Walker Ace Hodkins Stamson N. Z Nebraska Wildcat Biid Florent Walker Hudkingy Tiger” Flowers Tommy Milligan London Hudkins Mickey

Irving Junior High Winner to Class A

Irving Junior High wins Class A playoff 4 to 0 over Irving team. Poe fumbles and passes intercepted early. Pasehul breaks wrist and is out for the semk in. Saeng scores twice, Alvarado once, Cortizales adds a drop kick for one. Trevino leads Page next for the title game.

Irving Ruther Seal Lou Tean Poe Pases Pasehul Saeng Alvararlo Cortizales Treing Playa Page

Notre Dame Veteran in Bad Shape Rumors Spread

Rumors circulated on the Notre Dame campus claiming that Rockne’s condition worsened after reports of his absence from practice and a Pittsburgh trip for the Notre Dame game. Rockne, fighting a weeks long infection in his right leg, had continued to direct team practices from a chair near the sidelines.

Notre Dame Notre Dame University Aniversity Rockne Pittsburgh Rockne Bng Abe Ero

World middleweight title bout set for Los Angeles Tuesday

Micke Walker and Ace Hudking square off to measure up for the world middleweight championship in Los Angeles Tuesday night. Both fighters weigh in near the 180 pound mark as they prepare for the bout.

Svete Micke Walker Ace

It Gets Chilly at These Games

A Cambridge ad from the Dartmouth football game created a stir with questions about college humor and behavior. It quoted lines about exams, dining, and social mixing, signed by Matthew Tauet, Harvard regent, prompting unknown university reaction.

Cambridge Mass Dartmouth London Mattew Tauet Harvard University Dia Mater Onliege

Dominguez Set to Face Gomez in Boxing Card

John Dominguez resumes boxing clash with Roberto Gomez in a ten round bout at the Continental clubrooms on Tuesday. Gomeza, Tendy Rodriguez, Miguel Maeiga, Kit Williams, Aator Fat Toy, Koang Kenngery and Wae Wee Martinez also appear in a multi-fight program with two and three round matches.

John Dominguez Roberto Gomez Gomeza Domingu Gomez T Yoselble Tendy Rodrighes Martin Mannese Wi Mighel Maeiga Kit Willians Aator Fat Toy Koang Kenngery Wae Wee Martine

Flash Likely To Be Traded In Dallas Pitch Trade

The Dallas team confirmed Karl Swanson, young second baseman, was purchased from the Chicago White Sox. Swanson, who played last season with Beaumont, hit 906 and batted 220 in 110 games, is viewed as a bright prospect.

Dallas Ray Finshkamper Sicers Karl Swanson White Sox Flashkamper Wayne Windle Weep Swanson Beaumont Blantuaciper

Conference Grid Notes Behind Dramatic Southwest Clash

Rivalries shape a pivotal weekend as Vexar and Semiberg meet at Daltna amid expectant crowds. The June horns and Mustangs clash after a season of near misses, with key injuries impacting teams. Batardays hosts Onuhy Stadium as 2000 fans are anticipated. Sammy Reed fills in at Hume’s role for the Ponies, but the Mustangs fail to beat the Aggies, leaving the Steers to rally and seize the title.

Vexar Daltna Junehorns Mustangs Onuhy Stadium Batardays Gayle Talbot JR Sammy Reed Hume Ral Morsixun Agsivs Stee

Army League Race Starts at Fort Sam Houston

The Army Football League opens with Kelly field hosting the Ninh infantry in an Army Bowl at Fort Sam Houston on a Wednesday afternoon. The 1126 champions, the Cierny infantry, face the Twelfth artillery in the sap bowl as the season begins while longhorn field general leads a march down the field.

Kelly Field Ninh Infantry Tyenday Fort Sam Plouaton Cierny Infantry Fif Teenth Field Artillery

Iowa Board Upholds Pape Eligibility After Probe

The University of Iowa Athletic Board confirmed Oran Pape’s eligibility after an inquiry into alleged professional gaming. Pape faced prior charges of semi professional play during a prior season but was cleared and allowed to participate in the Wisconsin game last Saturday pending the investigation’s findings.

Owa City Oran Navny Pape University of Iowa Board Wisconsin

Cochran Leads Reisenell In Narrow Win In New York

In New York on Oct 2 Cochran, former world champion at 18:2, defeated Orla Wolgelt in the first two blocks of their special L-block event after winning the afternoon bout 80 innings three etab, with a 5% to 0 4 score. Reiseell and Corhean also featured in the tense lineup.

Cochran Reisell New York W. Hor Corhean Orla Wolgelt Afie Corhray Reinelt

Five Years of Methodias Record Upset by Orange

Fragmented OCR notes describe Methodias and Orange results with numerous garbled figures. It mentions a tie at 18 percent and several violations, noting a blot at Austin in the Mustanze event and rumblings around the orange mscutcheon.

Austin

Texas Fans Clash Over Gyppet Call In Wild Game

In a tense scene Texas supporters dispute a pivotal call in the game. King carried to the goal line but the official ruling remains unclear as the ball crossed the line or halted short. Towhorn appears to contend a late stop favored their side.

Texas Gunvinerd Runfus King Caramorose Molian King Whigile

Mustangs Grievance Acknowledged By Kedrian Hume

Aboard the team, Kedrian Hume faces guidance from the coaching staff as the Mustangs address a grievance raised within the program. The unfolded tension centers on team culture and discipline amid ongoing drills and preparation for upcoming games.

Texas A&M Faces Mighty Oklahoma In High Scoring Showdown

Observers expect a shootout Saturday as Texas A&M and Oklahoma showcase potent offenses. The Mustangs rely on sophomore speedster Speedy Mason and a tough wide open attack, while Oklahoma’s balance tests defenses. Both teams aim to prove this year’s offense outpaces last season.

Goy Rees Oklahoma Texas Marine iv Sutsun Chan Mustangs Mason Stout Ann Prin Tait Ras Moreléon Gearing

Long Runs Feature Week End Games

A fragmentary sports brief recalls weekend games and officials in a muddy scene. Names and places are unclear, but reference is made to a runner and an official decision on mid field play.

Labheng Manon Callan Nona

Gents End Regular Habit With Surprise Victory

In a startling upset, the Gents defeat a Southwest Conference favorite for the first time, led by standout performances from key players. Duke Manna and his teammates provide crucial scoring and defense, outshining rivals and delivering a brilliant showing against strong opposition.

Clor Man Langs Jerry Minn Hedin Hume

Clyde Leads Team In Front of Owls in Vintage Meet

Fragmentary sports brief shows Clyde guiding a squad against the Owls. Mentions coach and gear, a stray reference to a Volp item, and hints at a fortified team effort from years past.

Clyde Vin Guiledirkt Owls

Schaefer Refuses Three Cushion Challenge at Balkline Field

Schaefer stays on balkline, says he will not pursue three cushion glory. The piece notes Tay Layton and Jake’s challenge in a cushion match as Schaefer reiterates he is not seeking wider fame or a Willard style three cushion career.

Cncage vPake Sehaster Bis Work Bek Tommy Layton Young Jake Schaefer Willard

Hansen to Meet Sonnenberg in Seattle Wrestling Match

Omaha wrestler Charlie Hansen earned a shot at Gus Sonnenberg after a victory over August Sepp of Seattle in six rounds. Sonnenberg had previously not agreed to meet the winner, setting up a Monday night bout in Seattle.

Alekhine Increases Chess Series Lead

The nineteenth game of the chess championship between Alexander Alekhine of Paris and J. Bagoljuhow of Cracow concluded with Alekhine winning after 77 moves. The series lead improves for the champion, with the next game set for Wednesday in Noatterdagn.

Alekhine Tonteh Belayeen Alexander Alekhine Pucig J. Bogeljuhow Criberg de. Alekhine Atekhine

Mandell Gets Busy For McLarnin Fight

Lightweight champion Montell Mandell trains for the Williams McLarnin bout, preparing on the grounds as the bout draws near. McGarnin also arrives to assist in training for the scheduled match amid early week weather.

Omtcagg Saoiiny Montell Tadus Oshnnl Timmy McLarnin Anti- Toynia West Monday Wiplil Westernas Aymmisum Wack McGarnin

Fields and Corbett Set to Clash February 22

The notices indicate an upcoming bout between Fields and Corbett on February 22 in Oakland. Promoter expectations place Corbett's quick finish within nine rounds while Fickle remains a factor in the wider bout setup.

Corbett Tekin

There'll Be Famous La Coste In Golf Now Paris

The notice cites Gulf and tennig uniting west menth with iene Lacoste champion of the courts wedy Maremnisella Elmone Thien de la Chauine queen of the Mreneh in golf. Both players will stay with the r eprerry Uecaunr. gaux Mile die Wy Chovine.

LA Coste Paris Gulf Tennig Iene Lacoste Wedy Maremnisella Elmone Thien de la Chauine Gaux Mile Bae Rene

Longhorns Train For St Edward's After Scrimmage

Houston Texas October 30 Coach Joe Meagher criticized the Amealees disreputable showing by his Longhorns at a Saturday scrimmage. Nico's interference helped leak the score against the Steers as Meagher urged sharper finishes for the upcoming game with St Edward's. The squad practiced with George McCardle sidelined by a shoulder injury and Dub Tartle limited by eligibility concerns.

Houston Texas University Longhorns Joe Meagher Civic Turkling Yeeleudin Nugn Nico St. Edward's Pexas George McCardle Dub Tartle Saints

Big Friday clash at Bunge Floresville gridiron showdown

Floresville visits Bunge for a decisive district game against the Yellowjackets. Both teams boast strong defenses and key players, with Floresville showing a sharp running game and Rynge’s squad leveraging experienced backs. Recent results include Floresville beating Kaew City 120 and Stockdale, while Bunge defeated Sinton and Stockdale in earlier outings.

Lexass Hets Bunge Quanal Peldiron Lyisule Tocol Henciig Rhampignabto Floresville Rynge Moatenees Baravs Cire Stockdale Sge Voresville City Stockdale Vf Duunge Sinton

Zip in wrist movement in golf stroke timing

Advice from Johnny Farrell on golf technique discusses when the wrist should zip during the backswing and swing. It emphasizes that the wrist should zip after more than half of the backswing is completed to properly apply power through the ball, with timing crucial to avoid misfiring the stroke.

Johnny Farrell Wheeling Massachusetts Chicago Pennsylvania Ted Associated Editore, Inc

Fight Results Feature Wide Ring Action and Upsets

A chaotic report lists multiple boxing results with numerous misspelled names and unclear locales. It notes Simmy Lacker and others scoring knockouts or outpoints in various venues, including New York and San Francisco, across several weight classes.

Simmy Lacker Jory Milly Walla Vlegelatd Tatsy Raffaly Mt. Vernon Jevanovic Aingrnmnian Lea Williams Heo Twihin Charles Velaware Mamtroul Billy Pours Viladelphia Anunng Jadick Phils Aelita Eddie Reed Newark Bor Lawson Hoston Jack DeMave Idoretita Kaw George Mantes AL Friniman Boston Simmy Goodie Lomass

Miss Collett to Try Again in British Championship

Ori onw Vollert, four times winner of the American women’s golf championship, plans another attempt to win the British title after a strong 1928 showing. Miss Collett’s goal follows a mixed run in the 1928 event, where she led after the first nine holes and posted a 73 over 18, but then lost the match.

Orionw Vollert Bev Gbe Ie England Mier Colletty Briliant Snowing Weber Jusce Wethered Bobby Jgnes

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