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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1929

Page

19

Strong San Antonio Team Heads to Municipal Tourney

San Antonio sent a strong delegation to the North Texas city for the state municipal court championships in Wichita Falls. Under Hob Dass and Miss Mery Wilson the team aims to defend titles with Harwin Gwin leading hopes. events include men and women singles and various doubles as listed for the lineup.

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Irregular golf drill tips from old scores and names

A garbled 1820s golf note by Johnny Farrell outlines yardage targets for various irons and woods, citing Open Championships and regional events. It suggests a 200 yard drive then 178 with midiron and 145 with the shorter iron, while stressing firm, controlled swings and keeping the left arm straight.

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M T PEREZ DIXON MEET IN FINAL PUBLIC SERVICE FIELD CLASH

The Triple C's face Sunshine Specials on Public Service field at 3:30 PM Wednesday in the third and final clash for the city amateur baseball championship. Perez Dixon will duel as both sides seek a win after two games with the Specials rallying late to win and the Catholic boxers also rallying. The Specials were weakened Sunday due to a team member missing Missouri Pacific league play in McQuincy La as Crualle boys rallied for late innings.

Diay Peres Magness Dicon Sunshine Triple C Sunshine Specials Baye UcQuincy Crualle Boys Sparials

Heene y over big man in New York bout

Fistic observers expect to rate Victorio Campola among current light heavyweight contenders as giant Argentine weighs in at seven feet seven inches. The main event features Heeney the honest blacksmith from New Zealand in a 10 round bout at Ebbets Field. Undercard matches include Towkorea vs Bent Amenenn and Snyder vs Moori with Mercurio facing Banditan.

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Sabinal Wanderers Refuse to Finish ninth inning

In Sabinal Texas Aug 14 the Sabinal Wanderers walked off the field after a protest over umpire decisions in a tied 1 to 1 ninth inning against the Contributing Indians. The game remained unfinished with Sabinal leading five games played and four wins.

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Mandell Ponders $50,000 Title Bout Bid in Cleveland

Chicago Aug 14 The lightweight champion Sammy Mandell weighs an offer of 50 000 for a title fight with Dilly Wallace in Cleveland in October. A conference between manager Fabry Kane and Walter Taylor decided the outlook as Kane left for Cleveland to oversee arrangements.

Sam Mandell Chicago Sammy Mandell Svitch Dilly Wallace Cleveland Fabrie Kane Mandell Manger Walter Taylor Orew Kane

Where They Play Wednesday Odd Baseball Schedule

Fragmented schedule notes list teams and venues for Wednesday games across leagues. Mentions Fort Worth Wichita Dallas Bhyeveport Chicago Belfalt Cleveland Pittsburgh Barton Atagnnal Haaton Pis drénbla Ws THURYNY Terns League and western league matchups with scores referenced and unclear spellings.

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San Antonio Swimming Meet Set For Sunday

The big swimming meet will be held at Pedro Park Sunday afternoon at 2:10. Winners will represent San Antonio in the state meet at Atlin Woodlayne Concordon, with entries from San Pedro Park, Lambert Beach and Frio Street. Events include dashes, breaststroke, and backstroke for men, women and girls, with three medals awarded for each event in gold, silver and bronze.

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Team Beats Strong Nine in Tampico

In Tampico the Union Go Carmen under Sonny Blam defeated the Alijadores 24 to 4. Key players included pitcher Chee Chee Peres and fielder Dink Bass with Stip Kirkham driving in the winning run in the eighth. Crowd of about 3,000 plus a larger turn planned for next Sunday as the two teams meet again.

Tempico Union Tamplea Caneces Rome

Cubans To Be Honored After Clean Sweep Of Series

Cubans rebounded from aohl and won 6 1 to defeat the San Luis team on Tuesday. They split results over the weekend with one win Saturday and two Sunday, as a three game set at League Park progresses. Dibble Sporta plans a Mexican supper Thursday at Casa Del Rio to honor the team.

Dibble Gareett Field San Luis Cubaos San Antonio Black Indians Indians Mermhera Houston Iliach Tattatoes Cabans Garselt Field Taff. Dibble Dibple Sporta Casa del Rio Sporta James Bleveler Sunshine Spreinl

Gun Club Invites Shooters to Come Out

The San Antonio Gun Club announced that club shoots are open to all, not just members, with a regular Wednesday trap session at Exposition grounds. A final prize event is planned for Sunday August 25, inviting anyone to enter and compete for main prizes.

8. A. Gun Club San Antonio

Fort Worth Cats add two Coleman players

Coleman Texan players Steve Meyers and Tee Broubing join the Fort Worth Cats of the Texan League. Meyers and Broubing will report Thursday while remaining with their previous clubs until then, as announced in Fort Worth. The sale of Chester A. Misael to the Western league was called off, with officials citing refusals and a cash deal collapse.

Fort Worth Cats Coleman Texan Steve Meyers Coleman Hobert-pitchey Tee Broubing Flint Parcman Hive Chester A. Misael Ktae Daxeman Virbunur Mississippi Vidley Club Tian Nf Han Mary

Texan Wins Decision On Jersey Fight Card Newark

Texan fighter Cohan Tohhie Byawn from Philadelphia weighed 175 pounds and defeated Baltier Beldin of Hoesan in an eight round pro bout at the Newark arena. Mull from Texas 275 pounds earned an eight round decision over Priya Corti in the co feature.

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Indians Clash With Buffs In A Canceled Series Game

Wednesday afternoon the Indians chased a rare win, but the Buffaloes won 5 to 4 in the opener. Mint Mhein held Indians to few hits with runners on base, Casey pitched well, and Naam and Naron provided timely hits as Monston moved ahead 4 to 2 before scoring an insurance run late in the fifth.

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Post Laundrymen Edge Somerset Cats In Seven Innings

In a low key season highlight the Post Laundrymen defeated the Somerset Cats 22 to 0 in seven innings Sunday. The victory boosts the Laundrymen as they prepare to challenge clubs including the Gravity Chevrons and Cuban All-Star in upcoming games.

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Printers Favorited To Meet Jippers In Next Field Match

The Pret News Triniers beat the Motor Cogs last Sunday and will face the Praceck Jippera on Congendon Field next Sunday. The Printers are viewed as the stronger team this season, while Peacock Slapera has yet to win a game.

Motor Cogs Teague Ree Praceck Congendon Field Peacock Slapera

Fort Leavenworth Polo Victory Stuns Chicago Match

Fort Leavenworth sent a comrade with injured unit replaced by a 100 mile air arrival to join a tense polo clash in Chicago. Cant. Smith scored late to seal a 12 to 11 win over Fort Moyte, in a Southwestern championship style finish as Wichita Falls and Oak Brook also featured in the event.

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Legion Junior Play Opens in Philadelphia at Shibe Park

American Legion Junior baseball opens its state championship round at Shibe Park home of the Philadelphia Athletics during a Western trip. The four game series features neighboring state champions from Washington, Wel, and Baltimore with a double header planned for tomorrow in town as the winners meet Morgantown, W Va.

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Smith Diegel Meet Defeat in Washington Golf Match

Smith and Diegel formed a strong combination with J Monroe Hunter and Glenn Spencer to defeat their opponents in a benefit match for Bobby McWalt, the Columbia pro. The event drew a large gallery in Washington, D. C. on August 14.

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Rain Delays 12 Round Cleveland Bout

The 12 round boxing match between Billy Wallace of Cleveland and Tommy Grogan of Omaha was postponed after rain forced delays at the arena in Cleveland. The bout was originally set for last night and rescheduled due to weather.

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