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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1929
Page
4
The text discusses concentrating on shot placement rather than swing mechanics. It notes concentration can become mechanical with practice and may cause stiffening. It cites early examples of players like Leo Diegel and references events such as the Canadian Open and Long Beach Open from 1928, implying balance between focus and natural form.
California Dec 2 Army Cadets meet Stanford Cardinals in a cross country clash billed as a regional and national test. Star players Red Cagle and Johnny Murrell anchor Army while Stanford relies on backfield threats and Pop Warner’s deception. A West Coast showdown with season stakes and pride at stake.
Mrs Ingsid won the weekly Bandicap tournament of Ladies Golf Association Friday at San Antonio Country Club. Mimi Lucille Ceirnt and Mrs Jack White tied for medals with 8 and 8. Mine Cairns was medalist with gross score 88. Next week’s LH tournament set for Wallis Byringa course at 7 o clock. Kansas City.
Opening events for the Agua Caliente 81 day meet are noted with December start. The schedule lists classes, timings, and a limited mile trial run. The text references organizers Baron Long and James Wo Caftry and mentions a distant manager and Connaught Park Tumkes obit in a fragmented context.
A garbled list of boxers and cities is partially readable, naming fighters from New York Chicago Cleveland Dayton Bayonne and Des Moines. Mentions include Tarn Lavalier Petersen Mastra Sturller and several others with unclear bout outcomes and weights. The fragmentary OCR resembles a combat sports roundup with multiple names and locations.
A boxing incident during the sixth round left Davies badly hurt as Steere Mocca and Tony Fee participated in a bout described as severe but without a decision announced. The match occurred amid chaotic scenes and interrupted play before officials could rule.
California basketball team Lone High aims for a Western invasion as they prepare to play their opener against Joshiwhera on January 2 in Stockton California. The Bears seek strong performance across the lineup with several players sidelined but hope to advance in the midseason slate.
New York dec 28 two coaching openings loom as the American Football Coaches Association prepares for its annual meeting. George town may hire Chyiex Collins of North Carolina to succeed Tou fille as head coach, with Fordham’s Frank Cavanaugh expected to sign for another year. Openings at Ole Dame Poly and University of Arizona remain, while there is talk of Adam Walsh possibly joining Grant College. The association debates new rules as it plans the future of college football coaching amid uncertainty.
New York sport writer reports Gerald Ambrose Griffiths, a tough Sioux City youth, as likely challenger for Jack Sharkey in the second annual Battle of the Palms set for February at Miami. recent fights showed Griffiths dominating John Risko and slugging Nelson Lutter Lim while rivals show little foreign opposition.
Ohio State faces a tough schedule with Notre Dame at Columbus after key ineligibilities trimmed the roster. Chicago, Wisconsin, and Minnesota also prepare for strong opponents while Vanderhill leads a Middle West swing, and Wisconsin seeks a third straight win ahead of events across the region.
Aurora opens May 1 with 21 days of racing through May 24 at Aurora's track. Washington Park runs May 26 to June 30 for 34 days. Arlington Park hosts June 20 to August 2 for 80 days. Hawthorne stages August 4 to August 18 for 15 days. Lima Fields bridges September 27 to October 1 for 5 days. Hawthorne again November 29 to December 14 for 12 days. Airorn hosts October 1 to October 17 for 17 days. Schedule shifts noted with Joe Fairmount track change at Bart St. Louis.
Kansas City Mo Dec 22 Pat Collins catcher released from Buffalo club joined Abe Seattle club of Prestie Conant league. Collins formerly first string hitter for the New York Yankees and previously with St Paul of the American Association.
The South Side Cubs opened with a 32 24 victory over the Lambert Tigers in the Concepcion park league. Gonzales led the losers with 17 points, while Hunt added 13 for the Cubs. Next, Tigers face Powdered Brace on Harris court at 10 o'clock Sunday morning in the second league game.
The national amateur billiard tournament in Indiana was awarded to French Tick. Mariel V7 Viet players, seven of whom are prior winners, will compete as the field narrows. The schedule shifts the national championships to March 10 in Shania, instead of March 1.
Sonnenberg and Devito are set for a wrestling match on January 6 in Chicago with Tire Titorgo and Joe Berite also mentioned. The previous December 11 card was postponed due to a blined whirl event, shifting the focus to the new date.
Dallas December 28 The olden Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh traveled west after a city exhibition showcasing soccer basketball rugby and football to stay sharp for January 1 and the Panatena game against Southern California. Pug Parkinson scored 11 of 20 field goal tries as the squad practiced in El Paso en route to the Rose Bowl era.
UCLA style summary. Coach Howard Jones leads the Trojans at Bovard Field as they resume football drills for the Pasadena bout with Wittwhurgh. Jones plans a scouting trip to Palo Alto while Sam Barry runs basketball practice and the squad works on offensive plays for January 1.
New York DEC 28 The United States Lawn Tennis Association Executive Secretary Edward J Mows said the policy to exclude Negro players from national junior indoor championships remains in force. The ABA argues the ban aims to preserve practical administration and separate championships for colored and white players, despite protests from the NAACP.
The Elks head to Bandera for a Saturday afternoon game against an opponent. Both teams will return to San Antonio for a four game stretch on Sunday afternoon at Woodlawn Lake Court.
New York sports writer Davis J. Walsh reports Tuffy Walsh’s decisive victory, praising his performance as roistering and roars filling the arena. The piece lauds the winner’s strength, hints at heightened public interest, and notes possible future matchups including Starkey at Miami.
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