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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1929

Page

8

Wills Nutt AFBI Sud Losses Hit Main Avenue High

The Main Avenue high school football team suffers reduced strength after several players, including Captain Fussell and coaches, are ruled ineligible or unavailable. Backfield star Nate Natt misses season due to absence and leg injury. The athletic council will select a new captain and backfield leader, with co captains Till Campbell and Pate Chucke favored.

Silly End Kenneth’ ‘Sult Aya Main Avenue Fussell Gaerett Pea Witche Clile Cosch Rey Cochran Southed Natt Athletic Council Sebopa Vrns Buffs Funsell Tiwan Till Campbell Pate Chucke Cownell

Mexico President Attends Practice With Universally Noted Team

A garbled dispatch reports the president of Mexico attending a football practice with the National University of Measles squad. It mentions a visit to San Antonio for a game against St Mary’s University, with unclear references to players and potential opponents.

Portes GN Mexico Bors San Atlante Mary Ontess

Phillies Await World Series Ticket Rush Against Cubs

Philadelphia Athletics faced a massive ticket demand for World Series games with the Chicago Cubs. The club announced immediate action at 12:01 am, receiving about 35,000 letters and an estimated 75,000 requests as Shibe Park capacity was far oversubscribed, prompting a clerical operation to handle renewals. The surge overwhelmed staff as the club shifted to a factory to process orders and rejected most requests due to venue limits.

Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Cluh Alice Shibe Park

Eagles Open Scrimmage Set Ahead of Gonzales Game

Eagles prepare for the first scrimmage with Pettyteven and Orchenridge squads clashing Tuesday afternoon. Coach Claude Kellam drills the first unit while Manor Puckett leads the second in a week of hard practice. Roach from Emichville is groomed as quarterback with Bourkeep Melagio from Page junior high emerging as a promising newcomer for Brackenridge.

Pettyteven Orchenridge High School Yeas Claude Kellam Manor Puckett Ansistent Gonzales High Engis Yarkehire Horkahire Roach Emichville High Eagies Bourkeep Melagio Page Junior High Lenge Dé Ne

Dixie opener on Sept 25 set for Birmingham games

Birmingham fall series opener between Dixie Association champions and Texas league playoff winner Dani and Wiekin Falls will be played September 25 in Birmingham with a second game the next day and the third in the Texan city. The schedule includes a fourth game on September 28 and details follow in the note.

Birmingham Ala Ronthere Astociation Dallan Wiekin Falls Wedoeaisy Brytem- der Stirmingham

Football and Baseball in Showdown at Dallas

In Dallas on Saturday a football and baseball showdown looms as the Texan League pennant playoff third game is set for Steer Stadium. SMU Mustangs prepare gridiron camp at North Texas Teachers Stadium as organizers push attendance by distributing thousands of passes to schoolchildren.

Dallas Texas Sparta Steer Stadium Southern Methodist University Mustangy

Enraged Fans Riot After Newark Fight Ends Draw

In Newark New Jersey 16000 fans rioted after a draw between Vince Thandee of Baltimore and Abe Bain of Newark at the velodrome. Damages about 1000 dollars and several spectators were injured as police escorted the referee Danny Savage from the arena amid the tense scene.

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Stewart of Sports Sold to Cleveland

Stewart of Shreveport in the Texas league appears to be sold to the Cleveland team. The deal includes Underhill as pitcher, with part payment noted. Cleveland also recalls Leslie Buenbart from Terre Haute in the Three Eye Teague.

Cleveland Purchane

Pratt Predicts Dallas Victory in Texas League Playoff

Dell Pratt of the Warn Cubs, after a five game Texas league playoff, said Dallas should win. He noted both Dallas and Wichita Falls were hustling hard, with Pratt preferring Dallas as the likely victor.

del Pratt Dallas DALLA Dell Pratt Warn Cubs Hng Dallado Wichita Falls Tratt

Robertson Out as Shipper Manager in Beaumont

Beaumont September 17 Claude Robertson returned to Beaumont and signed again as manager of the Exporters. Owner Tube Stuart released him to seek other work while Robertson plans for 1930 remain unsettled. He helped develop Carl Hubbell and is praised as a fine manager, with rumors of a White Sox coaching post denied.

Galloway Robertson Stuart Hobby Carl Hubbell Giauid Tie Guero Nobby Beaumont Robby White Sox Weeleta Engielnh

Meagher Seeks Punter With Kite Team

Houston Sept 17 One of Coach Meagher s main chores at Kite is improving the punting game as backs struggle to boot accurately. Meagher pushes fundamentals with the guards and centers, while Rice stars praise the double block drill. Joe Stopner and Fritz Alastrophomore show considerable potential as backs and report progress.

Houston Trans Yack’ Meagher Kite Tor Restore Lurra Gourd Meagher Flo Seara Gilelines Joe Stopner Letterman Fritz Alaetrophomore

Wesleyan player must learn to swim for football

Middletown Wesleyan student Steege faces a swimming requirement to play end this season. The college insists on swimming ability for all students, including Steege who carries over a condition from last year and fears it may affect his status.

Middletown Conn Spain Wesleyan Steege Benve Rainty

Canton Wins Series From Quincy Outfit

Canton, Ohio, captured the postseason series in the American Association by defeating the Quincy outfit 5 to 2, securing the league championship.

Canton Quincy TL Ohio Colertas

Derry Shoes or Not In Illinois Boxing Rule Face

Tim Derry a 6 foot 6 inch heavyweight may be forced to wear shoes in a ring as the Illinois state athletic commission weighs a ruling. Derry has fought barefoot since age 19 and often competes in heavy socks. promoter Kennedy says shoes are a handicap and the commission must decide.

Chlgago Tim Derry Illinois State Athletic Commission Derry Wevre George Chicago Kennedy Derry

Time Out Garter Loose Referee in New Gridiron Gimmicks

A playful preview of fall football fashion shows Calenbin Ms Tiobs wearing a dark blue uniform with a prominent black C encircling a U on the chest. The narrative likens the spectacle to Siegfeldt stage flair with dramatic helmet accents and blue tones, hinting at contest settings and precise staging.

Siegfeld Tiobs Alice Flanders Tinale

Good Outlook at Sul Ross

Alpine Texas September 17 With the football training camp opening Sul Ross Lobo team looks strong under Coach Grace. Crayes reports solid material from a scouting trip across the state as 17 enlistees are on the ground or due in soon including recruits from Louisiana and Arkansas. Key players Busa Dyce captain Fats Cooper and Ray McNeil return as the 1920 Sul Ross schedule shows games against Texas Tech New Mexico A and M in Las Cruces and Abilene with open dates and Alpine clashes noted.

Alpine Texas Grace Sul Ross Lobo Crayes Enndtantes Tnelindell Hrerbusky Louima Dyer Anil Mircus Connally Lage Eek Arkansas Brough Trather Ray McNeil Tyan Ani Tinhark Foth Fats Cooper Charlie Dyce Sul Ross Fomber Hal Roars Texas Tech Mactafair Sul Rays New Mexico A Sue Cruces Sehonl Fines McMarty Abilene Sir Rass Va. Schreinex

Army Post Series To Begin Wednesday

Army post series delayed from Monday to Wednesday will feature the Twenty third infantry and the Fifteenth field artillery. Games start Wednesday afternoon at 2 and 4 with a potential third game Friday. The winner faces the Ninth infantry for the champion pennant.

Army Post Mme Secon Tash Longwe Twente Pidd Mondas Han Weidvesing Thoraday Jengus Pannant Lo « Deven-Gapie Nezlen

Big Six Gets Work Started At Spring Practice

Football candidates opened spring drills with 34 players reporting across Big Six camps. The group included 13 lettermen, four veterans, and several freshmen as programs at Tower State, Kansas State, and Nebraska began two-a-day workouts.

BIG Jebene Plass Prac Tower State Jw Wen Kansas Aggie Nebranka Sisty Kanans

Bitulithic Bears Lead Winter Loop Victory

Bitulithic Bears defeated Hollman-layman Coffee Giants 42 to phase the Winter Inague event on Sunday. Titner and Byington contributed with doubles while Jester struggled to score, leaving the Giants seeking a stronger showing in the Public Service arena.

Hollman-layman Diamont Horner Titner Byington Praude

Boxing card set for Palestine relief show at Madison Square Garden

New York September 17 announced by matchmaker Tom Meardie and officials that the Palestine relief fund boxing card at Madison Square Garden will feature Yale Okwm and 1x28 Wrove in principal spots on October 20.

Palestine Relief Fund Madison Square Garden Tom Meardie al Singer Jack Terg Wrove Yale Okwm

Comiskey to Rebuild His Club in Chicago Comeback Plan

Charles A. Comiskey, 79, owner of the Chicago White Sox, declares he will take an active role in rebuilding the club with a policy of adding two experienced hitters and acquiring young players. He warns fans there will be many changes in personnel before the next season.

Chicago the Tribune Sharp Charles A. Comisker White Hox Tonviskes Eagle River Wis Cribune Mamagersigy Ole Yrraonnel Hitler White Sox Dall Loring

Pancho Upsets Paul Wangley in Oklahoma City Fight

Pancho edged Paul Wangley by decision after a ten round bout in Oklahoma City. Wangley showed moments of retaliation but Pancho’s stronger punches in the later rounds sealed the win.

Pancha Pat Wangley Oklahoma City Wangley Carlex Garvin

Bell Finds Schwartz On Floor In 10 Round Fight

The New York claimant Corporal Izzy Schwartz lost the flyweight title attempt to Wee Wit Vie Davies of Charleroi in a 10 round bout. Schwartz hit the canvas for a four count, but rose and fought on until the referee stopped it at the count of eleven. Early in the bout Davies suffered a gash near the left eye, yet pressed on with steady attack.

Pivlbbulgh Izzy Schwarts New York Wee Wit Vie Davies Charlieroi Socieian Ao Schwartz Arly Charleroi

Fight results from scattered boxing bouts reported

A garbled card lists multiple boxing results including Walter Sabb versus Bearcat Wright, Al Walker versus Tony Lhereere, and Eddie Koppy versus Rey Van Hook. It mentions various cities such as Omaha New York Topeka Chicago Newark and notes a heavyweight bout where Angus Snyder defeated Young Bob Fitzsimmons, with several draws and outpoints.

Thy Presa Terockttn Ee Tani Aefenced Coorgie Baline Teristin Foul Tittsburgh Wie Lzag Whyrall New York Baltimore Bud Gorman St. Paul Walter Sabb Topeka Kan Ked Bearcat Wright Omaha al Walkser Louisville Johnne Mason Scrantan Young Jaex Dillon Amuisville Drew Mich Hoger Bernard Flint Tony Lhereere Chicago Rey Van_ Hook Partine Eddie Koppy de Wichita Bue Tyro Angus Snyder Dodge Guyy Kan al Ye Igyo Bob” Fitzsimmons Newark Clamaian Bob Fitzsimmons

Park Golfers to Wear Green

Park golfers prepare for a green themed outing as squirrels populate the course and a damp, lush fairway sets a festive mood. Tom Winfield, caddy master, will oversee duties around the 1st hole as the crowd watches the lively scene.

Park Gollern Tom Winfield

FUGAZY FIGHT PROMPTS NEW POSTPONEMENTS IN NY

The article reports ongoing delays around the Fugazy boxing card in New York with promoter tensions and a Campolo versus Scott fight repeatedly postponed. Promotions head trade barbs over Daniel’s temperament, while Muldoon weighs suspensions and substitutions as plans wobble toward a Monday night meeting. The event’s future remains uncertain with financial and scheduling pressures mounting.

Dy Universal Beeviegs New York Scope Humbert J. Fagant Lina Victorio Campolo Scott Campolo Madison Sannenfiaeden Campoly-Scott Jock Sharkey Tommy Loughran Fugazy Phico Uhr Tacieic Coast Miaskra GL Los Angeles Pnje

$1,200,000 Sent in to Cubs Offices

Chicago reports indicate about 1.2 million in certified checks and postal money orders for World Series tickets received at the Cubs offices. Many seats remain available as demand exceeds supply, with no fees to members while allocations continue. The Pirates and Phillies pursuit of the NL title looms as the Athletics focus on Connig Mack's club strategies.

Cubs Chicago Wheley Field Yankere Giants Tor Willian L. Veeck Gnbs Tom Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Phillies Bruins

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