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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1929
Page
9
A third Canadian athlete withdraws from Olympic pursuit as Elizabeth Cutler of Nova Scotia suspends her career. She plans to join the Millroxe athletic club games in New York. Other seasoned Canadian rivals like Tun Hanes, Dane Bell, and Manny Ruse also step back from active competition.
The league opens with Ike and the Police Services Utilities as finalists in a city championship doubleheader. Missouri Pacific Sunshine Specials surprise with a 26 point win while the Knights of Co T battle Iona and St. Maovk in the nightcap. Starling starts at 6.00.
Evening World reports Greg Alexander a former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher has been traded to the Philadelphia Nationals. The trade also involves Hayley BeCards and others for outfielder Hamer Peel and Bub Mes Prow.
City Central defeated Beendon Hill Presbyterians 35 to 8 on Sunday as Doraday led with 14 points and Philip and Gistir were strong for the winners. Presbyiters players Bergmen and Brgevenece contributed, while Beendon Hill’s lineup included Tobagan Maglor and Qetm. Official Johnny O’Brien refereed the game.
Harry Wills, famed heavyweight contender, is set to fight Alfredo Gasvno of Mexico in a ten round bantam bout at the New York Coliseum. Wills has trained hard after a recent loss in Seales City, his first since returning to form.
Lanier announces a boys golf team for the season with members Vorrie Gonantes Harker Martines St Comares and Vir composing the squad. The group will compete against regional schools in the annual league schedule under coach Sitney Dinier.
At West Point the Army plans to avoid relying on California water, citing fears of contamination and supply instability. Officials warn the situation could affect drinking and marching readiness as winter reforms and sourcing are debated.
Davidson College's captain Brock broke for 102 yards in a Wake Forest game but failed to score. Davidson won 42 to 3 as Brock, playing end, looped back on punt formation and helped set up a late Crat try after a missed field goal thwarted by strong defense.
Shi res agrees to delay his Tunney go as he seeks a heavyweight bout after a string of 21 fights. He plans a next match against Tristan, a former Notre Dame athlete and Chicago Venra Truston center, with managers Rod and Garland Grange cited.
New York Bes 11 Barberney Dressing, page of the Pittabergh mate, is one thing who can't take his National Teague meetings or leave them alone. Dreyfings, a conspicuous figure at these annual affairs, now in attending his thirty sixth congress lease repelage. In point of perrice te ranke all other National League club overerm.
Bryangler Lavla wrestled George Hills of Rockford Jr. to eight falls, capturing the first on a headlock in 81 minutes and the second in two minutes after Hills landed a flying tackle and was struck on the head.
Blues president Genreg Muglohbach conferred with Dan Howley about regefting Hiconds as Cincinnati may return to the Blues in spring.
A garbled report details an athletic controversy involving Griffith Parkes and Iowa with references to pro-Iowa charges, university affiliations, and alleged inducements. The text mentions affidavits, coaches, and investigations led by athletic officials, touching on reinstatement and multiple colleges. The fragmentary account names Marek Baker and Griffth J. Griffith, plus various universities and conferences amid ongoing probes.
Reported dispute centers on how starting positions will be decided after a contentious trial. Schrader and Adams claim parity failed to yield fair draws, urging a hat draw to assign lanes and heats for next Sunday's events at Exposition track.
Report claims Peru intercollegiate athletic association may declare Sam Mercos Bosents the champion after alleging ineligibility of Bobcats squad. San Marceg School officials refuse comment, saying investigation is ongoing. Rumors center on star back Gellery as the accused player ineligibility claims.
Wisconsin has received a bid from Iown for a swine meet on December 21 in a Western conference athletic schedule. Officials indicate the ban is expected to take effect, with the contest potentially rescheduled as the ban nears enforcement.
Brown Centenary unfolds annual football meeting in Sireveport Louisiana where Alvan Genckee was elected captain of the team for the season. Awards named Zehtuer Hietotaen and others were announced alongside the fortate enpkain.
Tom Fuchayy, Yankee Qusler, and three companions were bruised when their car struck a lumber truck near New Bern yesterday. They were returning from a hunting trip, sustaining minor injuries and weather damage in the wreck.
Benny Travino representing the San Antonio team won the singles championship at the Texas university intra-mural handball event in Austin. He defeated Hankerk of the chemistry department, with more than 100 entrants competing.
Steffen of Chicago has been named chairman of the board overseeing the WW-gene Pharkegiving day football program. The first game will match West Virginia against the Oregon Aggies in 1030, with proceeds to charity.
Sonnenberg from HHS faces Stecher of Nebraska in a high profile wrestling match in Los Angeles. Sonnenberg defends his title position as the night of competition unfolds with both wrestlers seeking dominance and a potential title claim.
A local football showcase headlines Friday with a Class B final pitting Mack Twain against Joel Chandler Harris on the Urld at 4 o'clock. The piece touts the deeper talent across junior teams, praising hard driving play and improved quarterbacks, and notes attendance already reaching 42,000.
Willie Ogg explains that real relaxation of the muscles is essential for distance in golf and pitching. He argues taut muscles hinder power, citing baseball throwing and a pitcher unable to release force without flexible arms. The piece notes common swings show free, natural motion and contrasts it with stiffness. Also mentions Arkansas sports chatter about conferences and titles with Chi University and the University of Arkansas.
Amaran state university reports a football match featuring Lewug High School and nearby teams in a tense contest. Players from both sides on the field during a late afternoon clash with notable plays by key athletes. Officials cite a strong defensive effort and rising team momentum.
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