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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
16
Port Pedic residents were woke by singing on the water as Marvin Nien won the five mile swim. The winner, a local youth from Port Pedic, reportedly planned the race with a large prize carved from a charity event.
A fragmentary account describes the Hyaos of Rayans of Bur ram in Sarawak as a warlike tribe feared by neighbors. It notes a biased view of native beauty tied to transregional ideas and hints at travel writings. A stray reference mentions a radio organist on WOR Newark broadcasting routines.
Edinburg officials face a dispute with M Hartman over fencing the athletic field. A court case alleging damages to Hartman’s property was dismissed at the governor’s request. Schools now seek a solution to allow free admission by completing the wood fence project before fall events.
The Liberty Club announces a Sunday shoot to prepare for upcoming qualifiers. The event at the Wetmore Town range is led by members including May and Ki, who tied in last week's UB Whe competition. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the club aims to continue weekly practice and training.
The Bush League pivots to a new drawing method for season structure in the Western division. Six games will determine final placement among top teams, with matches set between third and fourth place and others to shape final standings. League president announced the change after limited play showed pacing and spacing improvements.
Jamestown and Gallant Fox are set to race in Saratoga amid a crowded field. The event centers on Jamestown, undefeated in five races, facing Gallant Fox and others as contenders for the $100,000 Hopeful. Historical notes mention Weetinog and Whirlwind, with strong mentions of weights and lineage.
Gallant Fox, son of Sir Gallahad II, will retire at end of current campaign. His four remaining starts include the Saratoga Cup, Lawrence Realization, Jockey Club Gold Cup, and Cotillon Championship Stakes. Owner William Woolard and trainer are confident he is back to winning form after recent trials. A mile and a half in 2 30.ig marks his condition.
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