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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
11
Golf editor Willie MacFarlane explains why the three quarter swing benefits the average player over the full swing. He argues the three quarter method offers easier control, better rhythm, and consistency, reducing body effort and aiding score improvement for older or less experienced golfers.
Des Moines announces the sale of two players from the Western league to the Philadelphia Athletics. The pitcher Gleon Thebardt and infielder Newell Monga were transferred by the Ten Mobatachi. The sale price could not be announced.
Chicago August 22 The state's attorney’s office probes a plot after Click the favorite finished fifth in an eight horse race. A sponge inserted in Click’s left nostril allegedly slowed the horse, found by vet Dr. Bulmer. Jockey Dom Sponge claimed no knowledge. Click’s owner W I Benton reportedly bet $1000 on the horse. A J Daniela’s trainer license was suspended. several Benton stables employees to be questioned.
WACO Aug 22 Southern Methodist university officials say the Bears and Ponies will not meet in their annual South West conference engagements in 1990 and 1931 due to a scheduling conflict with Navy games. The November 15 date is set for Middies and Mustangs to clash, with no negotiations to change it.
Forest Hills reports Miss Wills dominates the national women’s championship, overpowering Alice Francis of Orange and others, with strong showings from Molla Mallory, Edith Cross, Phoebe Watson, and Mary Great among contenders. The event highlights include Wills’s swift wins and upcoming clashes as the tournament progresses.
Spudders find themselves in a hole after a rough opener as injuries mount and play struggles persist. Galloway’s squad faces a tough schedule with pivotal battles ahead, while leaders eye the top spot amid tight standings in the league race.
A highly garbled race card describes Saratoga results with numerous horse names, jockeys, and payouts. The legible fragments list horses such as Tiny Teed and Cross ing the Bar, plus mentions of riders Jim Clarken and Garvey, alongside unclear times and places.
Fragmented race results and times from Hawthorne show numerous entries with names, numbers, and earnings. The record includes a variety of runners, affiliations, and prizes, though OCR errors obscure finer details. The mix suggests multiple events or heats with inconsistent spellings and unclear classifications.
Ralph Dawnonda cancels his match with Stanley Sogera at Austhe Thornéey night to train for a possible title defense. Les Wolf Hammonds offers 200 to any foe who can beat him, while Ducke Braski challenges Cydore Fox in a main event. Wildcat Stephens and Ay Morcar seek top billing as two preliminary bouts line the program.
In Chicago on August 22 Johnny Kerr of the White Sox hit his only major league homer, a seventh inning blast that provided the winning run as the White Sox defeated the Yookies 4 to 1. The game lone milestone defined Kerr’s career.
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