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Newspaper
El Paso School Post
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1929
Page
4
AY ALVIS, Tony Herrera's manager, claims Tony can defeat both Al Singer and Kid Chocolate in a single night. He based the remark on watching Chocolate and Singer spar in New York, a boast likely to draw laughs from boxing fans.
Critics view Tony as overrated for Singer or Chocolate but capable of lasting the distance. Herrera will fight Rodger Bernard in Flint Michigan on September 16 at the new stadium’s opening show, with a five thousand dollar guarantee reported by Alvis.
A local scout doubted Dick Carberry of the Purity Bakers in City Valley league would be useful this season. He has responded with standout defense and a .350 batting mark, robbing more opponents of hits than any other infielder or outfielder in the circuit.
Al Adkins, a veteran outfielder for Purity, draws praise for speed and defense in a league featuring younger players. His fourth inning catch of Sabino Gomez’s fly at Dudley Field highlighted his continued excellence despite aging. Adkins also stands out as a good sport and veteran presence.
Three former New York Giants players show up in rosters of the Cubs and Athletics, including Rogers Hornsby traded to Boston, Hack Wilson released to Toledo in 1924, and Ed Rommel who tried out with the Giants in 1919. Had they stayed, McGraw might have built a pennant.
The El Paso Post Office squad travels to Hot Springs on Sunday to face the local team. George Ponsford is expected to start for El Paso while Boyd is slated to pitch for Hot Springs.
Smelter Cubs ready for Sunday 9:30 a.m. clash with Ramos Druggists at the Smelter diamond. Lineup includes Marcela at catcher, Vera on the mound, Lopez first base, Gonzales at second, Juan third, Lopez in left field, Lalo in right, Mundo center, and Torres pitcher.
The Taxis accept the challenge from the Deportive Indians for a 9 30 a m game Sunday at Washington Park Mer Red Lucas requests De Santiago Peter Smoky Hern andez Cervantes Jovey DeLa Rosa Esquivel Piano Avila Cardenas to beat Oregon and 7th St
Mer Morales of the Sun Bakers calls a 7 30 p m meeting with Vasquez Hernandez Villalva Sanchez Tarango Parga Bercera Castro Mendez Alonzo To moskie and Dorado to discuss player attendance.
Taxis issue a challenge to La Union for a baseball game set for Sunday at noon. Acceptance may be made in the Post or by calling M1181 and asking for Lino Salazar.
New York Telegram sports editor reports Tyrus Cobb, back from Europe, eager to manage again. He favors Connie Mack and predicts Mack will win the pennant, Cubs in the playoff, and Cobbs return to major league leadership next season.
Special to the Post Midland Texas L K Barry three years with the Annapolis Naval Academy team has been hired as football coach for Midland high school He conducts daily workouts Barry previously coached Palestine Del Rio and Runge where Palestine won second in the state Junior high division
Del Norte Knights of Columbus challenge any team in El Paso for a game on Sunday. Acceptance may be made in the Post.
Chas Slug Tolson of the Los Angeles Coast League club is called up to the Chicago Cubs to replace Charley Grimm at first base who has a broken hand. Tolson hit .365 with 28 homers in 181 Coast games and previously served as a Cubs pinch hitter in 1927, once belting a grand slam.
Cleveland beat Detroit 4 0 called after rain. St Louis at Chicago postponed. Saturday games include Detroit at New York and Pittsburgh 10 Cincinnati 5. Shreveport 6 Houston 5 and other Texas games with several rain or darkness stoppages.
Ranney Young returns to coach the Ameth chapter DeMolay basketball squad as it readies for the City Basketball championship for the third straight year. Election of athletic commissioners is set for Wednesday September 11. Early reports say a strong Blue and Gold lineup will start the season.
Two former champions Chandler Egan and Francis Ouimet faced rising rivals in two semi finals at Pebble Beach. Oregon dentist O F Willing emerged as the favorite as the field narrowed to a possible new amateur champion. Lawson Little and Bobby Jones figures loomed large in the wake of Jones’s early exit.
Harry Phillips arrives in El Paso as the College of Mines new assistant coach. He will wear moleskins Friday and assist coach the Muckers as about 20 players turned out for Thursday practice.
Bronx junior lightweight singer May and Leonardo Zazzarino of Jersey City, who knocked out Eddie Martin, are expected to sign for a Madison Square Garden match on October 11. Zazzarino, 23, becomes a rising star after the victory, as he comes from a large Italian family.
Berg Co Clothiers of the Boyland league accept a Sunday 9:30 a.m. game against the Smelter Cubs at the Smelter grounds. Captain Willie Dominguez will lead a lineup including Sandoval, Vargas, Garcia, Avila, Pesteria, Mora, Gonzales, Salo, Nico, Primo, and Roca with subs.
Purity Bakers meet S P at Dudley Field at 3 p m Clint faces Premiers at Clint at 3 p m Commercial League features Poo Motors against Beaumont Hospital and Shoemen versus Rio Grande Lumber Co at Dudley Field and Rio Grande Park respectively in 9 30 a m games Boyland League includes Glidden Painters versus Crystal Gassers Devils Ward 9 30 a m Berg Clothiers versus Deuces at Austin High Art Cleaners versus San Pedro No 1 9 30 a m Sun Bakers versus San Pedro No 2 9 30 a m San Pedro 2 versus Ramos Druggists 2 30 p m Devils Ward and Sun Bakers against Peterson Lumber Co 2 30 p m at Revista.
Filipino boxer Limbaco expected to arrive in El Paso to settle weight for his bout with Chato Laredo at the Juarez Bull ring. He must weigh 114 pounds for the match next Thursday night, with managers warning if over 114 the fight may be cancelled. Augustin Suarez to meet Manuel Frago in the semi final. both heavy hitters.
An effort to form an Officials league will be organized in El Paso Friday night by F. L. Palmer of the Fred J. Feldman Sporting Goods store. Local men interested in officiating football or basketball are invited to attend the 8 p.m. meeting.
The Commercial League nears season end with a possible two team tie for first if Rio Grandes beat B B B Shoemen at Beaumont Hospital. A Lumbermen win seals the pennant while a loss by Lumbermen and a Poe Motors win could recreate a joint lead between Rio Grandes and Poe Motors.
At the City Y M C A an organizational meeting for the Senior church league is set for Friday September 13. The league starts the first week of October with First Presbyterians as last year’s champions and major lineup changes noted for several teams. Practicing times are posted as Tuesdays and Saturdays with Carey and Moore handling arrangements.
Sammy Mandell faces Luis Vicentini in Chicago in a non title lightweight bout to prove his edge remains. Mandell hopes last title fight was an off night while Vicentini seeks the biggest opportunity of his career in the 135 pound class.
About 40 to 50 players turned out for practice at the high school stadium under Coach Clyde Wafer. He expects 10 to 15 more candidates to join, with fundamentals and plays being worked on. A map of hard scrimmages is planned for next week.
Ken Holloway, ex Detroit pitcher, sparked a rain interrupted game to give Cleveland a 4–0 win over Detroit. Red Lucas exited after Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 10–5 in the other major league game. Ervin Brame added three hits for Pittsburgh.
The Cotton Braves, now at 33 victories, defeated El Paso Laundry Juniors by forfeit and advance to face Bailey-Moras Sunday at the foundry.
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