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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1930

Page

8

Cubs Depend on Hornsby to Tether 1929 Title Chase

Davis J Walsh reports the Chicago Cubs face a shaky pennant race without Rogers Hornsby as the manager and fans fear a weakened lineup. Hornsby’s heel injury is said to be temporary but his absence could cost the club decisive games. Handbankers weigh altering bets to cover risks against the Giants and Pirates while Hornsby’s value on defense declines with age.

Lenal Cuba Pertang Hornsby Cubs Ciguren Handbank Gianta Ani Hornaby Peices Llorasby Sears Yale Hornshi Tran Wito

Chaplin Could Be San Antonio Opener Starter

Jay Chaplin, quietly rising, is considered a likely first hurler for San Antonio in the season opener with Houston next Wednesday. Manager George Borne hinted the starter may come from Chaplin, Hobo Carson, Eli Richardson or George Darrow, with Carson and Darrow showing strong weekend form.

Jay Chaplin San Antonio Houston George Borne Chaplin Hobo Carson Eli Richardson George Darrow Carson Darrow Barna

Brackenridge and Avenidas Highs Open Local Baseball Series

Brackenridge and Avenidas High Schools open their district baseball series at Garrett fields with Brackenridge defending their title as Brackenridge pitchers Pyka and Gaffney face off against the other side. Friday’s rematch at Eaglefield features Pyke in relief and Gaffney again on the mound, while lineup notes show Wideman and Levey among key players and injuries to Hassell and Wideman. The day also notes cross-town games and standings as Alamo Heights and Heights clubs seek placement.

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North South Golf Opens in North Nusrt Amateurs

The thirtieth Northquist Lones amateur tournament in Inemurst North Carolina drew 146 entrants with 78 matches to be played tomorrow to cut to 10 players for match play. Defending champion George Voight of New York leads the field as younger stars and veterans contend, including Phillipa Finlay of Maine Walter Swanne of Philadelphia Yale Vnkamen and Eugene Fromans of Enalnsnon NewT.

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M Graw Hopes Club Observes Birthday

Evansville ind Apell doh Meshaw manager of the New York Giants celebrates his birthday. The Giants face Chicago White Sox in Chicago. In the eleventh game of spring, a crowd cheers as Carl Wine pitches the distance for Memphis.

Evansvilly Ind Doh Meshaw York Giants Harneas Chicago Carl Winebelt Memphis

Fort Worth Has Loop Convinced of Power

Fort Worth is seen as the league favorite by 11 of 12 leading sport writers who named the Loop’s baseball strength this season. Opinions varied, with Houston writers split and San Antonio ranking Fort Worth third to fourth. Homer Hammond aims to reveal more about the mystery team, the Indiana Bayas gottin together.

Fort Worth Bert Worth Cate Houston Gan Antonio Thren iVace Homer Hammond

Texas League Camps Clash In Spring Exhibition Schedule

A chaotic Texas League camps roundup notes weekend exhibition games and upcoming matchups. Teams like the Dallas staff led by Phil Henry Black and the Pirates, Yankees, Cubs, and St Paul are testing lineups and prospects, with Waco Last Waco and Fort Worth figures lining up next. Several players such as Cotton Franklin and Allyn Stout are highlighted for notable performances as exhibition play continues across cities and leagues.

Pressburgh Cubsts Dittsburgh Pirates Laurel Wtig Wlchtta Falls Chichoma Chy Indians Ahatough Spidsters Fons Hidian Borlers Tennent Gary Marin Testars Erni Yolman Wanker

Light Extra To Carry Box-score Preview

The San Antonio Light reports on the Texas opener between the San Antonio Todians and the Houston Bellalors. The extra edition promises box score details and running game notes from the venue, with updates on road and home performances and key moments from the Wednesday afternoon contest.

San Antonio TPL Wednesdag Ariel Montentx Texax Antonio Todians Houston Bellalors

Detroit Beats L A Polo Four Exhibition Summary

The Detroit Freebooters defeated San Antonio in an exhibition polo game at Brookenridge, 16-6, with Detroit pressing for another matchup at 3 oclock Sunday afternoon. Lineups listed San Antonio captain Smith and other players, while Detroit players included Mather and Cromford.

Detroit Freebooters San Antonio Brookenridge Detroit al Renmil Robin Rene Sundey Agnear Mhirke Smith Mather Mradaws

Venus Tailors Defeat Y M H A Lions In Seven Innings

Venus Tailors toppled the Y M H A Lions in a seven inning game at Kenckenridge. Lions jumped to a 6-2 lead after three innings before Venus rallied, scoring seven runs in the later frames. Munoz and two Venus pitchers shut down the Lions, while Tanne Gabriel and Nalensher starred on the mound for Venus.

Venus Venus Tailors Knights of Columbia Kenckenridge Cummings McMagan Lonanlen Munez Boyd

Track meet results show Kerrville Kerrville area team place

A Kerrville mounted track and field meet held Saturday produced a high score spread. The Kerrville institute finished second with a solid point total, while Southwest Texas Teachers and Ste Edward's University followed with 67 and 30 points respectively.

Sandarcus Sentermser Institute Mountaineers Kerrville Crisagutar Sintg Earrive Stokes Rminiry D. We Strahan Southwest Texas Roflege Southwest Terran Sehreines Institute Ste Edward's University of Amtir

Red Sox Hitters Shine In Close Victory

In a feat marked by strong hitting, the Red Sox offense produced multiple tallies with homeruns and a triple. Wagner expressed pleasure with the hitting performance as the team contended against the opposition. A pitcher struck out several batters, and the game featured six strikeouts by the starter, while the lineup included notable hits across five innings.

Anapodin Apt Ettra Bane Wplase Wagner Rony Searrits Lott Fever Bie Feo Homeruna Todt Brele Citak

Athens Defies De La Salle in National High School Championship Challenge

Athens High of Athens Texas defies De La Salle Chicago to a national Catholic high school title game. Moran, a De La Salle alumnus, says the possible matchup would be played midweek at Loyola gymnasium. De La Salle won the 1930 tournament at Coole University in Chicago.

Chicago Athens Texas University of Lilicago de la Salle of Chicago de la Salle Coole University of Chicago Ror Moran de la Dalle Layola

Utilities Rout Eagles In 17 To 2 Victory

The Public Service Company Utilities defeated the Eagle White Sox 17 to 2 Sunday afternoon on the Public Service diamond. Utilities scored 14 runs in the first two innings behind Dresch and Perez. Gorell hit a home run and Fried added a two bagger, while Seffel contributed two bags and McCurly aided the Eagles with a triple.

Public Service Eagle White Sox Walloping Taft McCormick Toys Utilities Dresch Perez Sehulae Dero Gorell Fried Deeseb McCurly

Kremer to Pitch Pirates Opener in Houston Exhibition

Denny Kremer will start the opening game for the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition at Houston. Manager and club officials hope the pitcher’s early form translates to the season with the club aiming to build strength after a rough stretch.

Re Wongas Ann Denny Kremer Piteburgh Pirates Cincinnati Ttedd Memsling Shuge Inia Sprog Pirates Hera Funday Total Club

Pros to Golf in Week of Sept 8

New York reports Leo Dirgel will defend his professional badge at the Mea Ihow Counter club in Flushing Queens during the week of September. Golf conditions on Tony Island are usually active then with the national amateur championship at Morton Cricket club in Philadelphia set for later.

Bervica New York Leo Dirgel Morton Cricket Club Philadelpha Bna

Night ball series set as Cubans meet Indians in San Antonio

The Cuban Al-Stars, holding six straight wins, prepare for a three game series with the San Antonio Indians this Saturday. After the Black Tudian run, the Cuban club heads to Kansas City for a double header on April 18 and 20. Night baseball debut includes lighting trucks slated for You Dale stadium.

Al-Stara San Antonio Tudiana Saturiay Rendoy Bosta Kanais City

Industrial Loop Meets At Dar a Sporting Goods Store

Industrial league teams gathered for a league meeting at Dar a Sporting Goods company store on Monday evening. Attendees discussed entrence fees and league activities, aiming to finalize entries and future schedules.

Industrial Loop Industrial League Hell At & Lock Dar Sporting Goods Company

Tribe meets amateurs on last day in Kingsville

The Tribe prepares for the season debut at League Park after a trip to Kingsville where they beat the Pioneers and face the Howson Buffalos. Schinkel sustained an injury and stayed behind, while Cannon and Margrave starred in the home win. New uniforms were issued before the opener against Navy.

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One Arm Golfer Notches 216 Yard Ace

A one armed golfer, Apell 7epee apnitin C. ES Witeon, aces a 216 yard drive at the Drince'e club fifth hole. The feat showcases skill despite the handicap.

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