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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1929
Page
10
Chicago owner William Wrigley Jr. shows willingness to spend big for the Cubs to capture the 1920 National League title. He pursued Frankie Frisel and offered a huge sum for Eddie Lindstrom, while manager Joe McCarthy aims to strengthen the club with any affordable star to boost the pennant push.
The Dibble team won 13 to 7 in the first game as Walker pitched three frames and Dietzel relieved. Rodriguez led with two doubles, while Moonen Saveier Newe Lon and Acker added hits for the winners. In the second game Southland Base fell to Jantex Bicycles 6 to 3 as Schultze struck out three.
Muskogee club of the Western association sells Pilcher Wilson and outfielder Botter to the Dallas club of Trang Teague. Purchase announced today with officials including Ragilan, president of the Muskogee Chiefs, referenced in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Schuh Grocers swept a fast double header on Sunday with strong pitching from Benin Graetra who won the first game and provided a solid effort in the nightcap. Des Pen ger offered real opposition but fell short as Bun dora tog claimed both ends of the twin bill.
Holland led the skeet shoot with 65 of 75 as 75 targets. Results list Ben Ruby and D C Verkina at 70 of 100, Beneles 60, and others with varied scores. Midweek shoot set for Thursday. Fonseca noted for Cleveland debut. Mrs Fonseca and child visit hospital amid familial welcome.
Friday’s doubleheader at Lambert Field featured Neer Bundas’s Main Avenue Cleaners and the Pells Mavericks contending for league leadership. In the opener, the Cleaners edged a close game while promotions and pitching highlights fueled the crowd. In the second game, the Cleaners clinched behind strong hitting from AL H Coffee Giants Seelding and three-for-four from S.Jo & Tuckton, with Hernandez adding a triple for the longest hit of the day. A planned marquee between Billy Rirke Cleaners and the Service Engaverk was postponed due to damp conditions.
North Side Cubs win 6-2 over East End Shiggers as Alboeo hits a bases loaded triple in the ninth. Trejo goes 4-for-4 for the Cubs, Perez and Gravela add two hits each. Goananler and Villanueva allow 14 hits for the Tigers.
A German shot putter shattered the world mark with a 62 feet 10 17 64 inch throw, surpassing the 82 foot record set in 1928 by U S athlete. The performance occurred Sunday amid a strong field led by notable rivals.
Youn J Dury of Stn Altos won the Southwestern skeet title in a shoot-off, finishing with a 8 D. Leake of New Onloms was runner up after a 23 in the shoot-off. Dury’s display featured nine of 18 trap events won and seven 25-straight runs, totaling 757 of 820 with 31 squires finishing 23 straight.
July 4 to 6 saw Casey Stengel of Toledo and Sump Pohne of Minneapolis suspended indefinitely by President Thoms Eicker of the American Association. Stengel cited for striking. Boine charged with starting a fight at St Paul during a game against Minneapolis. Riots followed both incidents amid the league standings and city reactions.
Del Rin Cowboys fall 2 to 4 as lineup issues and injuries slow the team. Sibley and Lewis produce in bursts while absent teammates, including Kutler, miss key moments. Fans see six runs across the frame as all Golds fractionally struggle at Grackentidge Park.
Brooklyn Dodgers release left hander Jumbo Elliott to the Mariners of the South Atlantic league after limited big league action this season. He had appeared in few games primarily on the mound and spent time in the minors.
The Young Man's Hebrew Association hall players improved to eight straight victories Sunday with a 15 to 2 win over the Rubrt and Dorwti town. Gant Dave Resenberg had four hits as the Lions totaled 16 runs. Jake Liner contributed a lone hit and strong fielding as George Gabriel backed the effort. For interested buyers, call Dan focine at Tra S 2085 after 6 o'clock.
Weekend recap features mixed results across golf, track, and baseball. Notable finishes include a New Jersey singles crown victory, a women's golf title contention, and American invasion bridge action with key matches. Details on specific players and venues are unclear due to OCR errors.
In Chicago racing is billed as the $50,000 Ameri Classic at Arlington Park. Seven furlongs tests top contenders led by Vin Dusen, Windy City, Blue Larkspur, Be Mont Staker, Dr. Myre land, and Winter of the Rich, with Rose of Shoton among other entries. A large crowd is expected as sponsors add $10,000 to the purse, boosting the field and stakes for the 5-year-old event feature.
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