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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1929

Page

7

Outboard boat racing regatta inspires Texas league doubts

The annual lake regatta drew racers from Texas cities and Shreveport, Texas. Commodore Bill Forlong of the San Antonio Boat Club urged a formal league to prevent increasing conflicts over regattas. Local boats won three firsts, several seconds, and a tie-filled sixth race. Officials from Houston, Galveston, League City, Shreveport, and San Antonio acted as timers and scorers.

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Rain Delays Army Golfers at San Antonio Club

Wet weather Monday postponed the Eighth Army area golf championship at San Antonio Country Club. Officials planned to resume mid afternoon if conditions permitted, with Tuesday as backup if rain continued.

Moral San Antonin Country Club Ti Wens

Young Bob Fights Snyder in Wichita Bout

In Wichita Kansas on a night card, young boxer Bob faces Angus Snyder of Dodge City in a scheduled bout. The event marks a debut for Snyder in this venue, with both fighters seeking an early-breaking win to advance their standings.

Bob Fighting Snyder Wichita Newark Bourhnent Angus Snyder Dodge City

Sharkey Seeks First Million in Monza Circuit Tie

Sharkey works hard on initial million goal as he aims to win $1,000,000. Early earnings around $750,000 are reported with a push to add $200,000 more. Dury and Arising play key roles in the Monza circuit race weekend, while a late finish setback affects two entries.

Sharkey Boston

Texas Civilians Shine at National Rifle Meet

Texas civilian rifle team at Camp Parez Obis excelled in national matches. Texans earned prize money across multiple events with shooters such as T. Randle W. Leslar J. Raven E. Knape and G. Farren posting top scores amid thousands of entrants from across the country.

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Local gridder knee injury shifts quarterfinal in Texas tourney

Revarlton formerly of Baylor suffered a broken shoulder in a San Antonio Mustangs win over the Brerny Sonera by 26 to 6. Brazelton starred before the injury, with Beazelton and Lobberg scoring for the Mustangs while Forlananing and others added touchdowns. Also noted were golf quarterfinals in Harry Symons' tourney at Henckenridge park with Ahern and Menefee advancing.

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Clever soccer in first game sparks Monterrey win

A fragmentary report covers Monterrey club, 1025 Mexican league champions, defeating Ang clubs in an Anta game. Olarra scored Atlas’s lone goal while J Gutierrez, A Garcia and Cy Gintein starred for Monterrey. Escubeda and Te Flores contributed in a lively opener.

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Spudder Star Sets Long Throw Record Attempt

Spudder Star makes a long throw trying to surpass the existing mark held by Stellen Terjoune. The report notes Rettencourt’s 204 feet effort at the Wichita Katte ball trek and mentions Cincinnati’s 426 foot record from 1910.

Spudder Star Wichita Falls Larry Rettencourt Femce Fram Homme Wichita

Speedy horses at Seguin fair draw crowds and bets

Seguin Texas September 16. Guadalupes County fair opens with top speedsters from Texas tracks. Horses listed by owners include Knight, Edwards, Ware, Mittendorf, Robson, Voll, Freenan, Luttefiel, Hood, Caeter, and others. Race prospects draw attention from fans across the region as entrants prepare for the first races Tuesday and a busy slate of events.

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ESI Reach Second Round In Tennis at San Antonio Club

Sunday results show five matches played with Arthur Seeligson defeating Harold Folks 6-2. Colonel Gibson beat Anck Hovile 68 10-5 0-? Major Haynes won from J. W. Crosa 6-2. Doubles favorites Sheron SaCosty and Jesse Preitter defeated Gertrain Weltens and Jimmy McCloskey 6-3 6-0. Monday singles include LaCoste Gibson Wieiffrid Wart Fuquay Barnes Seeligson. Include many more matchups and upcoming rounds as listed.

J. W. Crosa Arts Bel Sheron SaCosty Jesse Preitter Iavorites Charfionahly Gertrain Weltens Jimmy McCloskey Weltens McCloskey Daryn Lewin Jimmy Charlies

Houston Wins State Laurels in Amateur Baseball Clash

Houston amateur champions Presswood's All-Stars defeated Employers Casualty of Dallas to claim the state title at a San Antonio event. A doubleheader second game ended early due to darkness with Royston winning 5 to 4. Dallas previously won the opener 7 to 0.

Joe. Presswood Houston San Antonio Public Service Utilities Employers Casualty Company of Dallas Royston Hongton

Chairman Hutte Opens District Grid Eligibility Probe

Chairman Hutte launches an inquiry into player eligibility across district schools. All squads must submit records by October 3 detailing player ages, years played, and schools attended. Officials will publish the findings widely as they review cases before the season starts.

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Nebraska Freshmen to Lead Huskers in 1929 Grid

Lincoln Nov 16 Freshmen footballers at Nebraska will form a regular squad and an intrusion group under new rules. The coaching staff aims to develop high school stars Mittes and Bin into varsity contributors while preparing for the Big Six schedule against Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Iowa State. Coach Bible emphasizes adopting multiple styles to refine Nebraska football into a versatile machine.

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Detroit Tigers to Shake Up Ball Club

Detroit reports a major roster overhaul for 1930. Key players including Heilmann Rice Shea Pruhonne and Whibbs are not expected back. Stanley Harris may become the new first string catcher, with Roger Dresankan and Sasha McGraw eyed as replacements. violations cited as cause for departures.

Detroit Tigers Detroit Tuthare Davey Heilmann Elitry Rice Mervyn Shea Aviny Prulhonne Ed Whibbs Cam Chile

Cuero Grid Outlook Bright for 1920 Team

Cuero prepares for the 1920 football season with practice daily at Cuero High School. The district champion eleven of 112s, led by Sigg Bell and Bohny Brooker, will form the core lineup, with Lingze and Ward among notable additions from New Orleans.

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