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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
9
The guide explains a correct back swing with irons emphasizing wrist action at the top and a controlled forward swing. It warns against forcing wrists and suggests letting wrists relax into the ball to produce a crisp contact. Experience will determine whether to add power or let wrists do the work naturally.
In a Texas Negro Baseball League night game at League Park, the Houston Black Muffs defeated the San Antonio Black Indians 61 in the first of a two game series. Kirkland held the Indians to four hits as the Indians struggled offensively.
Report recalls weddings in India where grooms were six and brides very young as British authorities push reforms. It notes age rules delaying ceremonies until later and the broader welfare concerns surrounding child marriages.
District 4 inching toward the state race as Cleburne and Corsicana vie for top seed. Veterans Ward and Ware spark the field while Waxahachie and Temple loom as threats. District battles set amid crowded rosters, with multiple teams pursuing pivotal wins in late-season play.
Charlie Toard of Beaumont won the main event in Tuesday night wrestling at Barrett Field. The match featured Pancho Villa of Yuma and Vitela, with Heard securing the victory after a serena fall and an airplane spin in about 24 minutes. The finish came when Helice die Kettle and Vitela fell from the ring, leaving Vitela unable to continue.
Newport invitation tennis tournament action shows upsets and strong players advancing toward quarterfinals. John Hope Doug loses to Bronk Shiels, Merkeley Bell falls to J Gilbert Hall, while Mig Thien struggles to win two sets against Johnny Millen before facing Cliff Sutter.
Ceiling fans are installed around the ring for the Fore Ham Flonkton event. Heavyweight matchups include Ste Lyons versus Dine Varan and Oreste Vari versus Inok Tere. Cards feature St. Louis Cardinal Igbtower and possible Robert Wilson backfield moves. Temple plans lettermen, prizes and secret diem for town confirms.
A five game series opens Wednesday afternoon at 3210 between the Laurel Heights Lions and the Lions Field Cubs for the city junior title. The Lions Field Cubs host the opener in the best of five series.
Fort Sam Tonston Polo team edged Chagrin Valley four of Akron 11 to 10 in a hard fought match at Narragansett. Captain John Smith and Lieut Harry Culling led the Army unit with Pat Harrison and Leonard Pinstone assisting the Ghigrin attack as the lead changed late in the fourth period.
Newport August 13 1920 report describes Sir Thomas Liston’s yachts Bein and Sharrock flying a blue flag showing a British crown and a bloody red hand under it, identified as the burgee of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club. The tale recalls a legendary injury era where a pallor supposedly severed a hand to win a race, though the text notes the accuracy of this claim is dubious.
Houston Bank Club, top Macr league entry, prepares for a weekend series at Bogle Field against San Antonio Bank League champions Alamo Nationals. Houston batters post averages around .317 with several players listed. Alamos boast a .410 team mark despite scattered pitching.
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