This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1930
Page
10
The article cites a Commerce Department estimate showing 15 000 new baby golf courses since last January, totaling about 25 000 and rising. It notes demand for miniature facilities and related goods, with implications for manufacturing and weather shelter needs for players.
The Reichert sisters dominate the San Antonio Country Club tennis meet. Anna Mae Reichert defeats Emily Reichert 6-0 in the sun final to reach the title match, while doubles finals see C Johnson and A Beeligeon edging Quinn Connolly and Tom Beckett. Mixed doubles showcase ends with early darkness.
A garbled report covers bowling league play with team scores, names such as Walter, Parkers, Grom, and Packerds, and standings mentioning Grephounds and Gruber. It notes averages around 46s and multiple players performing in a busy weekly card, with references to venues, contractors, and weekly results.
The Light Printers beat the Mistress Dressmen 12 to 0 at Eagle Field as Silay tallies the final scoring drive. The Printers rebound strong after five innings and fielding errors by the Dressmen. Next game at Eagle Field scheduled for Sunday morning. Southern Association results include Chattanooga 7 Atlanta 7, Nashville 13 Mobile 6, Mejehls 9 New Orleans 3.
Chicago August 11. Hack Wisen of the Gober Will set a new National League record for yardage total on a kicking play. The game featured a 21 tackle by Wilson and a series of boosts to the home team’s score, with Brockes and Klein contributing key plays.
Cubans edge Wack Jidians 9-8 in game one as Guang homered and scored in the first inning. In game two the Cubans tied it in the seventh with a late run, while Shiagman drew a charged throw. Coaches set up a Saturday match with the Felicio Cowboys after the series.
Rye, Aug 11 reports a dramatic final where Vinex defeated Seabricht in a national pool, ending Ensaworth Vines spirit. The Westchester Club event featured Krask Bhictls and Frank Tlunter as leading contenders and a sensational finish that surprised observers.
In Galveston the boys played Shreveport in a rough series. The report mentions players Croft and Mike Atea and notes a lopsided score with unclear names and times. The fragment discusses game details and lineups but is incomplete and difficult to decipher.
In a volatile week, hunters reported reaching white wing limits with several teams and figures noted. The scattered report mentions Mire white wing dive season, Valles, hints of Tints and names like Antunes Mest and Giffirs, with Barh achieving a week’s outing.
Detroit 10 Boston 4. Incomplete box score notes show pitchers and batters with entries like Durham Owens Mor and Durbar. The readable fragment mentions shifts, sacrifices, and multiple players with partial at bats and substitutions in a chaotic tally from a single day.
Fragmented National League box score prose lists multiple players with batted in and scoring actions, various pitchers, double plays, and fielding notes. The garbled OCR includes names such as Wilton, Dawsnit, Grimes, Liao, and Cunningham, along with references to innings, outs, and defensive plays, but many details are unreadable.
C. F. Crook shot an 82 to lead a field of Southpaw golfers in a windy round. Several players posted 83s as contenders, with details limited by garbled text. The event featured teams and individuals competing for top standings, including mentions of the Motors club and several local names.
Fragmentary score update references numerous players and teams, with erratic phrasing and many garbled names. The fragment mentions base hits, doubles, and pitching notes, plus a Cincinnati game and several players such as Klein, O Dowl, Davis, Thomp, and Whitgrein, but specifics are unreadable.
Gar ret wrestlers to be retired early to prevent disappointing cards as Smith-Davis operators announce lineup changes at Garrett field Vic Matt and Fahnay Carola headline today’s main event.
Barringer Car led a dusty track meet with standout performances by George Barringer and peers. Results listed include top finishes by Barringer, Uving, Waitnes, and others, with Cody and Tallenbate among notable showings in a competitive field across multiple events.
Chicago Cubs set to start righty Charlie Noot and Mit Mature in a pivotal series against the Reds. Witt Batfin listed as No. 19 in the rotation with Trot tyne facing openers. Cubs aim for their thirteenth victory as Heynce slated to start against the Wubins.
Fragmentary OCR text reports the Winter Ball League initiating a summer start. Mentions names and terms are garbled, but the core note is the league commencing a summer phase with unclear participant details and outcomes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.