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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1929
Page
5
Willie MacFarlane explains why the average player prefers controlled drives over power. He argues practice swings show grace without mental strain, and questions the value of 300 yard drives when 175 to 200 yards can be achieved with less effort, linking effort to the slice.
Bill Scott pitched the game of the season for the Broadway Rean era, defeating the Wichita Falls Junior Spidders 42 to 6 at Public Gervics field. Scott limited the opponents to two hits while striking out 16 as North Texan champions opened with a win, moving their record to 1 0.
The Public Service Utilities of San Antonio, amateur baseball champions, are favored to beat the J. C. Penney club, Austin city champions, in a three game series to decide who faces the Galveston-Dauston winner for the South Texas title. First game at League Park at 3740 Sunday afternoon. Second and third games Monday afternoon at tereams field. Roger Stokes, president of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, has just returned from a trip and will review plans.
Harry Symons annual golf tournament at Bracken Ridge Park course heads toward closing entries with 128 already qualified and 20 more expected before Sunday. Friday saw 29 more scores led by Re Hollingaworth at 74 two over par and Ted Senefee one stroke back.
The tie clash of the Main Side league between the Went Sila Tigers and the South Side Athletic was postponed due to an out of town engagement. The Four-Side league championship game will be played on September 8.
Mayes McClain, 200-noint Indian fullback from the University of Town lasheer, leaves for California to join the Olympic Club of San Francisco after being declared ineligible at Town for two seasons with Flashell in bstitutr.
Henry M Lmorre reports McCarthy’s hostile reaction to Pittsburgh in a press exchange. The piece notes Cubs optimism and a perceived bias as Pittsburgh faced strong opposition after a string of games. Baseball results include Giants, Dodgers, and Braves performances shaping late-season standings.
Evansville Indiana August 3 where Bibbling of Macon Georgia earned a decision in a 4 to 10 round boxing bout against Jos Packo of Toledo Ohio in a night program at the boxing bowl.
Saratoga Springs awaiting the closing Hopeful Stakes for two year olds with 14 entrants including Widehone Buojum and Sarazen UT as likely contenders. Favorites Whitney entry Widehone and Buojum list 3 to 6 odds may drop on fast tracks. Other runners include Jin Dandy and Desert Light in a field topped by 127 pounds. prize purse noted as 15000 to the winner.
Ambiguity clouds the page but highlights include Larry Gehringer and Charlie Gehringer noted for stolen bases and hits leaders in the American League. Athletics, Tigers, Pirates and other clubs show key performances with batting, doubles and runs.
Provident Roemer receives the City League trophy as Public Service beats Utilities to claim the title. They will break the trophy before the game against Austin at 9 30 Sunday on League Park Diamond. Kelsay Lumber, Fort Worth champions, travel to Wichita Falls for a Saturday noon game then meet Wichita Falls in a Texas Amateur Athletic Federation playoff.
In a noisy forty eighth national doubles event, George M. Lott of Chicago and John Hops Dorg of Santa Monica earned a shot to face Berkeley Bell and partner in the next round. The match highlighted ongoing efforts ahead of mixed doubles and upcoming championship play.
Detroit August 1 Marian Garstairs of Britain competes against three U S hydroplanes for the Harmsworth Trophy aboard Estelle UT facing Miss America VII piloted by Gar Wood and Miss America VI driven by George Wood as Los Angeles owner James Talbot Jr’s vessel also competes With two potential reserve heats planned due to weather and the Detroit river course covers five nautical miles with six lines to be completed by nations.
In Chicago on August 9, the Pirates achieved a fourth win over the Cubs this season, marking the first time a club has downed Jos McCarthy's squad four times in an open series. The Cubs slipped to stay 30 losses as the Pirates prevailed 4 to 2.
In Cleveland on August 31, Mrs Hill and Mrs Lifur advanced to the finals of the women’s competition. Despite upsets and tough matches, both players displayed stamina and brilliance, edging toward the title in a tightly contested field.
Mickey Walker world middleweight title claimant plans a Chicago Stadium bout against Jerry Griffith of Saint Louis after California dates. He and manager Jack Kearns signed with Paddy Harmon for October or November fights. Possible upcoming bouts include Young Stribling or Yale Okie and a clash with Tommy Loughran if Harman can arrange a 180 pound bout.
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