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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1929

Page

22

Resin bag rule eyed by American League to curb home runs

The American League plans to allow resin bags for pitchers starting next season to curb the rise in home run surges. Connie Mack warned against the change, arguing pitchers have faced success without resin and that a rule may provoke challenges from rival clubs.

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Big Friday bowling clash in city league action

Long delayed matches headline the Friday schedule with the Dave Leahy Bw facing F B Mueller Clothlere on the Geng Ailey rink in the Texvyler City Hepdican league. Both teams chase openings near the 3 000 pin mark as fans fill stands hoping for a decisive result.

Dave Leahy F. B. Mueller Clothlere Texvyler Hepdican Masey J. Eyneen

Ten Stars Bear Texas Hopes at Pebble Beach

Dallas hosts ten Texas golfers in the national amateur qualifier at Pebble Beach on September 2. Entrants include Charlie Dexter Louis Sacoby Alvin Fereld Gibson Payne Clarence Hubbp and local standout Commie Carlson from Cedar Crest. Houston representatives Dennis Lavendar and others vie for top honors as Texas aims for a strong showing.

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Hemsley Suffered Spike Injury Hits Pittsburgh Lineup

The Pittsburgh catcher Hemsley was spiked at the plate last Saturday and will miss time. Pauly Waner and Burt Grimes remain sidelined with leg and arm injuries while Freddy Lindstrom, weakened by tonsillitis in Cincinnati, is expected to miss several days.

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Brooklyn Robins Hold Exhibition Game With Ohio

Brooklyn Robins were slated to appear in an exhibition at Swawn on Aug 3. The Robins beat Racine 5 to 3 yesterday in Wisconsin League play. Players Danny Vance Babe Herman Dor McWeeney and Max Carey received gifts before the game.

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Distance Boat Race Arouses Interest

San Antonio motor boat fans prepare for the Medina Lake race next Sunday with over fifty entries expected from Dallas Austin Be guin Corona Chriss vision fale vesion anille upfels. Boats aim for speeds around 85 to 40 miles per hour as the event tracks progress on a large placard after every ten laps. Commodore Bil Fucloig of the Antenno Boat club leads the race with Jim Hanway as chair of the racing committee Ther starter and BE Flory in charge of operations.

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VOLS MOVE UP IN RACE WITH CRACKERS BEATDOWN

In Atlanta the Nashville Volunteers swept the Atlanta Crackers for the sixth straight in the current Southern Association scramble. Bonura hit two homers for Nashville, Johnny Dobby and Harowston led Chicago in a 6 4 win over Louisville as Chattanooga swept the Loglowte doubleheader 6 to 4.

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Knute Rockne Embraces Optimism Over Pessimism

Knute Rockne told coaches at Northwestern University summer school that pessimism in football has been overworked. He plans to present a more hopeful view of his team prospects and urged embracing a cheerful outlook as the season opens.

Ben Knute Rocke Rockne Northwestern University Roehineas

Unvernal Service Fight Card Sees Draw And Knockouts

Montreal bouts featured Joe Brown and Jimmy Gondelch fighting to a 40 round draw. In New York Kid Chocotwle knocked out Tommay Lorenza, New York in the slot round. Other results include Young Jack Whampson defeating Jimmy Dutty in California. Several lines list incomplete names and locations with no further details.

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Woman swim record falls at national meet

Garatti set no mark in the A final when she swam under a minute ten. Morgan, Hatesh, and Coleman earned top finishes in the finals as high board diving and the one mile race concluded the event with Morgan and Hateh placing first and second in the mile.

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Drillers Fall After Weak Pitching In 6–8 Loss

The Pitesimmons Drillers were beaten 8–6 by the Nixon Farmers as weak pitching doomed the team. Driller outfielder Wilkers hit a three bagger after a 3-for-4 day, while the squad plans a Friday practice at Act0 welock on San Tavira diamond to prepare for Liberty Service station’s Winter League entry.

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Fame and Fortune in Early Baseball Gossip

A garbled column from Dallas discusses famed players Jukey Atz and Kid Elberfeld and the 1920s era travel and games. The piece notes Atz and Elberfeld’s movements between teams like Little Rock and Tittle Rock, with references to officials and sanctions amid a chaotic account.

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Paul's Grove Seeks Weekend Game

Paul’s Grove wants a game for Sunday as the Paul’s Grove nine open for Koide with a strong team scheduled next Sunday. Fat appointments call Treeke for Art E, Hourseels.

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