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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1929

Page

10

Mickey Walker Loses Middlweight Title For Inactivity

The National Boxing Association records Mickey Walker as world middleweight champion inactive since June 1928 and requires title defences at least every six months. Sammy Mandell regains good standing after facing Tony Canzoneri at Chicago Stadium August 2. The Rockford Sheikh had been on the blacklist but defends his crown against the New York Italian.

Caicago Mickey Walker National Boxing Association Sammy Mandell Association Tony Canzoneri Chicago Stadium Rockford Gseoolation New York

Fort Smith Conquers Shawnee In Hot One

Fort Smith beat Shawnee 4-3 in the fifth game of the Western exsoelation playoff. The win, third for Fort Smith this series, tied the best of seven at two games apiece. Shawnee suffered a 4-9-3 decision in the matchup and the outcome went to extra innings in the other contest.

Fort Smith Ark Bouton Slawnes Shannes

Hole in One Twice Shocks Golf Club Members

Two years ago Frank Pancoast made a hole in one at Sun Antonio Country Club, and today he achieved another on the sixth hole from 124 yards. The incident surfaced after he told a few friends, becoming widely known only now.

Frank Pancoast Sun. Antonio Country Club Pancoast Fide

Protests in district eight loom over San Antonio prep sports

HAROLD SCHERWITZ laments last season’s protests that wiped out many San Antonio seniors’ games except Harlandale. He notes strict rosters and investigations into eligibility as schools pledge pure teams. He contrasts baseball and football recruiting realities and teases a Jakey Atz rumor about 1930 San Antonio Indians.

Harold Scherwitz San Antonio Harlandale Jakey Atz San Antonio Indians

Coen defeats champ Tilden in tennis match

Wilbur Coen, a young prodigy from Rancoa Gitl, beat William Tilden, the national champion, 7 1 0 4 at the Trieson Tennis club courts in Toleno. Coen, a protege of Tilden, displayed strong returns and precise placements during the Monday match.

Toleno Ohio Wilbur Coen Rancoa Gitl William Tilden Trieson Coen Tilden Lilden

Texas Longhorns to Meet Bobcats in Practice Game

Texas Longhorns prepare for a Saturday practice game against Southwest Texas Teachers College Bobcats of San Marcus in Austin. Coaches Abde Littlefield and Oscar Shands will oversee the teams. admission is free for residents. A second-day doubleheader with St Edward’s and another local team follows, keeping coaches alert for adjustments.

Austin Texas Longhorns Tonghorns Southwest Texas Teachers College Bobcats San Marcus Abde Littlefield Texan Oscar Shands San Marcos Vexas St Edward’s University of Austin Longhorns Simmonds Athene Texas

Gun Club to Shoot at Traps Wednesday

San Antonio gun club hosts a public trap shoot at the Exposition rowels east of the city at 3 o clock Wednesday. Hondo Owls football team also near season opener with coaches Murry and Braxton pushing heavy workouts. Somerset High School to provide the pavilion at the Hondo Fair grounds for the event.

San Antonio Somerset Rondo Texas Murry Braxton Hondo Owls Somerset High School Anpesi Ioea Eudiron Houdo Fair

High School Fans to See Grapplers at Garrett Field

Rath Trammonds, famed wrestler and promoter, will headline next Friday night’s mat event at Garrett Field, facing Kalan Pasha. Brackenridge High School will distribute 2000 complimentary tickets to students, one per student, via the school office. Pasha aims to rebound from a prior defeat in the Pacific coast circuit, while Trammonds plans more bouts. added names include Bycko Braski as a rumored entrant.

Rath Tammonod Polar Rocatt Kalan Pasha Gnerett Field Brackenridge High School Gohon Main Avenue Hammonds Pasha Trammonds Pacific Coast Fiammonds Pat Bycko Braski Wil Garrett Field

Resume City Tennis Meet Postponed By Wet Courts

The city tennis championship resumes with second round play at the San Antonio Country Club courts on Tuesday afternoon after Monday delays caused by wet darts. The women's singles, not yet set, will start Wednesday afternoon.

Sim Antonio

River Crest Tourney Attracts About 50 Entrants

Fort Worth September 17 Approximately 50 polfera shot their last practice rounds here today for the River Crest invitation golf tournament which opens tomorrow. Top scores posted yesterday were 69 at par 73 by Hd Stewart of Fort Worth and Gibson Payne of Dallas.

Fort Worth Hd Stewart Port Worth Gibson Payne Dallas

Connie Mack Buys Koosey for Athletics Bid

Connie Mack says he is proud of the pennant winner 102 Athletics yet he loosens funds to buy Jimny Koosey, Portland club first baseman of the Pa Coast League. Terms were announced.

Connie Foxx Philadelphia Connie Mack Jimny Koosey Portland Pa Coast

Hale and Baylor Tackle Ineligible Situation

Marion Barney Hale hailed as top tackle prospect in the Southwest Conference may be ineligible for the rest of the year. His absence is felt at Boslar. Witeher, a 210 pound guard from Gatesville, has moved to tackle to fill the post.

Hale Baylor Waco Marion Barney

Wood and Johnson Injured In Miss America VII Wreck

Wood the pilot and Orrin Johnson a Din mechanic were injured when their speedboat Miss America VII wrecked on Saturday at Italy. Both were reported much improved today as spectators and officials readied events at the San Angelo exposition.

Wood and Johnson Yenich Italy Phi Wood Orrin Johnson

Ike S Far Out In Front Of Army Golf

Captain J C Dikes led the Say Country course field in the Eighth Corps Area championship with a 74 opening round, 11 strokes ahead of nearest rival Captain Frank Crawford. The event is thin this year and Wednesday features an 8 hole Brind with early 9 30 start while other scores include Capt J T Dikes 7, Crawler 1, 68, and Captain Cronkbite 104.

J. C. Dikes Say Country Club Amma J.T. Dikea Crawler Cronkbite Bin

Big Ten Stars Back Coaches as Peters Returns at Illinois

Two Big Ten coaches Hob Zippke and Sam Willaman hailed a key development in a tense season. Forrest Peters returned from illness boosting Illinois prospects, while Allen Holman’s eligibility gave Ohio State a veteran backfield option after a disputed move from Parsons College.

Cincago Hob Zippke Minsis Sam Willaman Ohio State Forrest “Frosts Peters Lingis Allen Holman Buekrre Klar Ablinois Zuppke Holman Willaman Parsons College Iowa Town

Burnett boys to Jourdon Jourdanton clash in Texas gridiron

Los Angeles Heights High School footballers from Burnett travel to Jourdanton to meet Jourdanton High School boys Friday afternoon in a season game. The Burnett squad shows strength and confidence for a strong contest.

Cecil Burnett Los Angeles Heights Liheir Jourdanton Burnett

Monterey Halts Tourist Drive in Monterrey Campaign

Dispatches from Monterrey report the tourist committee will suspend its propagandist campaign until adequate travelers accommodations are provided. A large hotel project and other tourist facilities are being arranged to welcome visitors, signaling a pause to the current push. Alekine Defeated in World Chess Championship Duel

Monterey Mpeico Cipy Monterrey Excelsior

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