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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1929
Page
11
Baseball writers discuss the fate of major league Most Valuable Player honors amid labor disputes and shifting incentives. The piece notes potential abolition of the awards and cites players like Mickey Cochrane and Wigging Linstrom as examples of holdouts, with criticism of the awards’ relevance to league-wide incentives and the lingering allure of prize money.
Experts including Jock Hutchison Vormer Uittehammmy and Tata Lanvliy meee Gall Ursterstonnl discuss whether a left handed player should modify shots versus an eight hander. The debate centers on stroke mechanics and timing, with a view that beginners should learn to play right handed to build natural timing from the non dominant side.
Paris Al Grown knocked out Tiger Humeds. Indianapolis beat Terre Haute as VLeyler outpointed Billy Shaw. Marty Wierra outpointed Kid Woods. Downy Build defeated Howard Jones. Earl Mastro outpointed Ald Francia. Stribling edged kK. Billy Edwards and Moke Gaxe drew with Edie Cohen in Newark. Milton Manguop and Ack-Kid Lencho drew in New Orleans.
Robert Dieciardi a 19 year old basketball player collapsed and died in the Oribel Institute gymnasium locker room after halftime. He had retired to the locker room with teammates and drank a glass of ice water before the fatal incident. The piece also notes in a cluttered aside that Lajoie had seven or eight infield hits in a final doubleheader to beat Cobb for the championship and briefly discusses baseball awards and possible contract holdouts for the next season.
Boxing card at Beethoven Hall featured several bouts led by Carlos Garcia earning a clear decision over Brooks, with heavy exchange and knockdowns shading the result. Other bouts included Mickey Young vs Eddie Lorex and Rodrigues fighting Mayen in a later round, while Bernie Cullen and Sailor Tareera fought a draw as fans watched intense exchanges and crowd roar.
Chicago’s Callahan, a southpaw middleweight, fractures his hand in the first round against Trish Jack Kennedly of Nearminy. He fights on with one hand until the third round. referee stops it as a technical knockout. Callahan faces at least two months out.
Chicago January 80 The national doubles racquet tournament opens today at Chicago Racquet Club with teams entered from New York St Louis Detroit and Chicago. Stanley Mortimer leads Clarence Mell of New York while Gardner and Nowardinn of Chicago are favored to reach finals.
Iowa City Jan 30 AP Henry Candy, rarely in intercollegiate events, improved the American indoor pole vault mark to 14 feet 2 inches yesterday but no new record will be claimed. He vaulted 13 feet 4 1/2 inches at the same run as last year, matching William Dregemneller of Northwestern who had 14 feet 2 inches.
President Barnard will not attend the opening camp the first time in baseball history. He will mail a tour of eight American League camps, a departure from prior practice as spring training spreads across separated venues.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Captain Dave Rosenborg, recruits, Trackenridge polo, and a practice morning with a dinner plan. Details are garbled. cannot confirm dates, teams, or outcomes. The readable items include names and general event context but lack coherent facts to form a clear summary.
Frank Wentworth and Jack Hille r joined lines at Medina Lake near the island Tuesday morning. Within minutes each hauled two bass weighing 1 2 and 7 1 2 pounds, located within a 100 yard stretch.
A fragmented report from San Diego traces a horse racing plan involving trainers and tied to New Orleans and a Derby event. It mentions C. Meals, Wornell, and Tialiana in a telegram seeking help to secure fast transport and racing engagements for a horse tied to the Coltrath race and a later derby.
Medina fishermen Tack Hilget and Frank Wentworth report a productive day at Medina Lake while chasing ducks. They hooked two large fish, with one weighing 24 pounds and the other 74 pounds, as their outboard ran through deep water. The men observed the strike and fought the fish near the island. Rainbow Hawagines were among the gear used.
L L Aline reelected president of the Liberty club at a chamber of commerce meeting Wednesday night. A B Frnt reelected vice president. G T Collins named executive, Percy Wells captain, with Th F Thompson and Werton on the board. Club plans target shooting and a committee to seek funds for a midgar range in the business district. Allansa Newtonde, a life member, was elected.
The age juniors beat Sports 26 to 18 at Viewsfield on Saturday afternoon, keeping their lead in the Junior Academic league. Casteneda led with 49 points and Medina added around ten tallies, as Vage and other teammates contributed in a hard fought game. Laneup lists Vage W Melina Gaxtil ton Casteneda M Medina Din Attington Vie tevia and Cacavajni for Juniors. Sports featured Derez Cazares Vernan Radriguez Hisenarry and Deree with subs noted.
Wesleyan institutes won out against Vroepool TTgaint Saturday securing third place in the Mexican Sunday school league while Worley Howse basketball tens led by Janblehendee from Mesxinny AY Rehareh defended top position.
Porter leads Alam Vieights Twashers to a 69-20 win over Ste Marys in a chaotic contest where a malfunctioning system disrupted play. Dietzel scores 22, while teammates Wes ton and Smith exit with fouls. Panthers struggle early but surge after the midway point, clinching the victory amid numerous miscues and a tense finish.
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