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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1929

Page

5

Connie Mack Reflects on Long Managerial Career in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Sept 16 Connie Mack 66 year old baseball icon who led the Athletics to seven American League pennants and three World Series titles is defiant about retirement. He recalls critics who urged him to quit while noting his teams endured years in the cellar before success and vows to stay on until a successor proves himself ready.

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Texas boxing notes amid scramble and misreads

Fragmented OCR reveals scattered boxing results and player notes with numerous misspellings. Entities include Beltencourt, Louis, Dynng, Cromer, DalN, Mutiencourt, Swansytt, Warnia, Burt, Leagmont, and Leis, implying a local sports page summary.

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Five Texas League clubs clash for Dixie series bid

The Dalles Steers and Wichita Falls Spudders prepare for a five game series starting Wednesday to decide who advances to meet Birmingham as Dixie Association champions. Randy Moore leads Dallas chasing batting crown while Spudders fight for the league title finish and a share of the prize. San Antonio and Shreveport also end the season with drab results as Dixie race narrows.

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Weekend sports wrap with multiple finals and wins

The weekend edition highlights tennis veterans Clarence M. Ocharest and Elizabeth Ryan with doubles titles, plus Champs in baseball with Philadelphia Athletica clinching AL pennant and Chicago Cubs nearing NL crown. Racing and boating events feature Valentino and Grand National contenders with notable wins and injuries.

Associated Frees Tennis Buster To Severles Clarence M. Ocharest Italy Elizabeth Ryan Jacques Brugooy Philadelphia — Athletica Chicago—Cubs

Army League Begins Second Half Series

The Army Post league resumes with Twenty third Infantry facing off at Vitteents Field weather permitting on Monday afternoon. If needed a second game will be played Tuesday and a decisive third on Wednesday. The winner meets the First Half champions Nin Infantry for the league pennant, with a title series to follow. The first game is set for Friday.

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Fort Smith Heads in Western Association Playoff

Fort Smith beat Catermueller 2 to 0 in Shawnee to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Association playoff series. The two clubs will meet again today for the remaining games to decide the series.

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Fragmentary 19th Century Baseball Scratch Notes

Fragmented OCR lists players and actions with names like Stewart Wiley Parke Luckey Kail Fyaxo and Whelan. Mentions Chaplin, Pere, Price, umpires Hearward Bravey, and unclear play events. No clear headline or complete report available.

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Capablanca Leads After Semi final At The International Chess

The international chess tournament in Hungary nears its end with Jose Capablanca drawing with Sir George Thomas in the semi final rounds. Capablanca holds a commanding position, likely securing at least a tie for first place as he leads Bingtein of Poland by a full point.

Anca Hungnry Jose FR. Capablanca George Thomas England Fo| Bingtein Poland

Indians End Long Basball Slog With Final Series Win

The Cleveland Indians closed a rough season by sweeping the final series at Shreveport to reach 21 victories. Morrell relieved Price in the ninth with Shreveport leading 5 4. Morrell misplayed a ball allowing Gacoy to reach and Drogo cleared the bases with a two bagger, giving the Indians the lead. Schacht shut the door in the bottom of the ninth to end the contest and season.

Antonio Indians Morrell Price Shreveport Kolt Riley Gacoy Drogo Kotten Hallow Nddlans Schacht

Syrians Rally Past Barrell Enginerra in Winter League Final

Syrians defeated Barrell Enginerra 11 to 8 in a Winter League final on Volofield Santos. A decisive eighth inning rally produced seven runs, sparked by Derick's single. Youner and Salnn starred for Syrians, while Patho led batting with four hits.

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Fond Hope and Disillusionment in a Baseball Season

A nostalgic column blends sport gloom and humor. The writer catalogs fond hopes and disillusionments about teams, players, and bets, from San Antonio to Shreveport, with mentions of St Mary’s College, Murray Brooks, Joe Kaufman, and Earl Mute. The piece lampoons expectations and the amusement of bets and letters amid a waning season.

Fund Hope No Joe Kaufman Murray Brooks Vistlusson

Last Shall Be First in Peculiar Public Service Diamond

The Peacock Shnner Shay squad, winless in the regular season, clinched the Shirt-Sleeve league pennant after a rare one round playoff. Billy Williams pitched strongly but errors by teammates cost the Printers Sundhy the game. Galindo Yuri and Lroig led the Slippers in victory. Wasser foan homered. Slippers to receive championship honors with a feed by Mavauer Bln. Vie Sehulis to present trophies and the silver loving cup.

Peacock Shnner Shay Chan Qwunsaip Express Sundhy Public Service Billy Williams Galindo Yuri Lroig Aviora Printera Wasserfoan Mavauer Bln Vie Sehulis

National University of Mexico seeks match with Louisiana college

The National University of Mexico aims to change the duty for its scheduled football game with Louisiana College to come to San Antonio for a match against St Marys. An international contest is preferred, aligning with Texas university plans and the October 5 date.

National University of Mexico Louisiana College San Antonio St Mary's Texas University Lngharns

Glen Falls Open Golf Tournament Opens

Neabls New York golfers tee off in the Glen Falls open as Harry Cooper Bobby Crulenshaik Jim Barnes Johnny Golden Joe Tur feta and Grne Sarezen lead a prominent group in inaugurating the event at Glen Falls.

Neabls N.Y Harry Cooper Bobby Crulenshaik Jim Barnes Johnny Golden Joe Turfeta Grne Sarezen Billy

Mission High drills big boys for tough season

Bobby Cannon notes Mission High School must build size and strength as coach Boll Canton trains players in fundamentals. Ambitioned prospects work daily while missing heavies. first game looms Friday, October 4 at Mission against Merceiles in motor city context.

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Schuh Grocers Trip AlamO Indians 9 8

The Schuh Grocers defeated the AlamO Indians 9 to 8 in a loosely played game. E Tuviwick hit the day’s only homer to spark a Grover rally in the eighth. Tezecid pitched well for the Grocers, striking out 41. Kalixky fanned six for the Indians. The Schuh Growers announce a meeting Tuesday at Bourman’s.

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Cincinnati Baseball Men Risk Grid Injury

ChaCannali Uno Bey Hyay Swanson and Pil Purdy from Cincinnati National Irmgur outfielders were reported signing to play professional football with the National Guard squad. They practiced Sunday as part of their bid for quarterback and related positions while Swanson is wavol and Purdy ty making a bid for quarterback. Chess Game Adourned in Germany after 411 moves in the sixth championship game between Dr Alexander Ilekhine of Paris and D Bogaljuborn of Tribere. adjourned just after the challenger captured a pawn.

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Dallas Takes Last One From Waco

Dallas defeats Waco 7 to 3 in American Association action. Hardaway strikes out Thurman and Connally yields three runs over two innings. Notable plays include Blashhariner and Mercea Davin contributing on offense, with Davis, Pratt and Windle involved in key substitutions.

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Barons Battle Semi Pros In Exhibition Showdown

The Barons face a lineup of semi pro veterans in an exhibition clash as the Southern association season nears. Manager Jonathan Gordon Lobbs brings a mix of age and experience including Carlos Moore, a 21 year old pitcher, and a group of players from Albany, Birmingham, and Memphis. The event showcases the evolving balance between major league ties and regional talent in the 1920s Southern circuit.

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James Bikes Defeat St. Louis Blues 15-5

Galveston notes James Bikes overpower St. Louis Blues 15 to 5 as Edwin Bull shines on the mound and Wally Schulze drives multiple hits. Fletcher also collects several hits in a high scoring Sunday contest.

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