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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1929

Page

9

Baseball managers debate home run craze and pitching need

A St Louis Post Dispatch survey finds 15 major league managers split over excessive home runs. Most blame heightened hittability on ball changes, bat adjustments, and restrictions on pitching, while about a third advocate increased use of the live ball. Opinions vary on remedies and the impact on the game.

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Helen Wills Pursues Art Over Tennis Plans

Helen Wills, in London for the summer, says she will stress art over a continued tennis career. She explains postponing her return to America, enjoying London society, and plans to devote more time to drawing, possibly turning to professional work while noting marriages won’t hinder her art.

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Morales nets record bass during four section fishing

Local angler Morales hooks a 12 and a half pound bass and three other sizable fish in a four part limit. He displays the finest bass of the year and claims a strong first time fisherman achievement as crowds watch the setting. Also notes a wrestling bout Sonnenberg vs Malzewicz in Los Angeles for two of three falls on July 24 with top purses reported.

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Yankees Trail by 100 Points in Yankee Stadium Mayhem

New York Yankees suffer a heavy setback as Cleveland’s George Uhle fends off a late surge, while Connie Mack’s bat leads a rally. In other action, Washington tops Philadelphia. Boston nips St. Louis. Detroit and Chicago grind out outings with mixed results.

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World Gets Better Right Along New York Observation

Odd dispatch from New York notes a shift in prices and patterns with local clubs signaled to adjust behavior. The garbled text mentions seats at a venue and a new price of 50 cents, replacing a prior rate, while other clubs are expected to follow the change.

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Cleaners Claim Alamo City Title In Rallying Victory

San Antonio scene sees the Main Avenue Cleaners clinch the Alamo City championship with a 3 to 2 win over Public Service, joining Public Service Utilities on the waiting list. Cepeda led the Cleaners, while Hoffman of Punben belied a late rally. Erzora cost Hoffman the game as Cleaners sealed the victory with key hits and pins.

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Bandera Defeats Sherpherders in One-Sided Game

Bandera pitchers held the Sherpherders to a lopsided 33 to 7 loss as Cox led with a double and Hitle added three hits. The losers committed eight errors while Bandera seized control early and never relinquished it, with strong defense and timely hitting by the Bandera lineup.

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Red Sox Beat Browns Easily

A terse box score item notes the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Browns with ease. No further details are provided in the fragmented OCR text.

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Dibble James Nines In Race On San Sedra Diamond

The Dibble Sports split a double header defeating Greyhound Husteen 4 to 2 while Tallies Hieseler edged Lehiie 5 to 2. Fred Manny contributed for the Sports. Wally Subultze pitched well for Biggerry, striking out 20, with Bul fits Menard driving in three runs.

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Black Indians Split Games With Buffaloes In Doubleheader

The Black Indians split a twin bill with the Buffaloes with a 4 to 1 win in the first game and 2 to 1 loss in the second. Attendance included a local comedy festival.

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Burleigh Grimes Impresses In Pirates Pitching Prowess

Editor notes Burleigh Grimes as a clever pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates who leads pennant race with a strong season. Grimes uses a sharp spitball and masterful delivery, earning praise from managers and boosting the Pirates' lead as he defeats rivals.

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Longwood Net Tourney Opens in Tremendous Start

Longwood hosts the annual net tournament with about sixty players entered as guests and families attend. The field includes top competitors such as Wilent Allison of California and others eager to claim the trophy, while Wilden Naw from a local college and notable entrants keep the event competitive.

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Waco and Paris Legion Tangle in Deadlocked Series

In Paris Texas the Waco American Legion beat the Paris Legion 22 to 0 in a late game of a scheduled doubleheader. Officials prepared a playoff decision after protests from Paris, as the series remains tied with one game to play and Saturday’s result noted.

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Lericka Strikes Out 14 as Syrians Win

Lericka fanned 14 batters in a 7 to 6 victory for the Syrians over Racond Tank come pe Fort King Mauston. Terlek yielded 11 hits but recorded 14 strikeouts. Barbolinew drove in most runs with a home run. Dowmen and Loners hit home runs with one run each.

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Bell Piling Up Create Record On Courts

Ferkeley Fell, known as the "Tilden of Texas," aims for a record summer. The piece notes strong showings in Texas state events and New York circuits with wins in singles and doubles. It highlights performances by Au Hn and Bruce Burner, plus several players reaching finals in state and national competitions.

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Dewitt and Pier Pont win doubles at Konags tennis tourney

Dewitt and Pier Pont of Wichita capture the doubles title at the Konags onen stdle tourney in Usprndence defeating Smith and McDiarwidh in straight sets. Prize money listed as 4200. The Missouri Valley tennis tournament opens today for a week long run.

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Beaumont Beats Houston in Texas League Box Score

Beaumont defeats Houston as Wachtel falters in a rough inning. Cooper drives two hits, Whitworth and Byers contribute, and strong defense turns a double play. Umpires Beara and Hore preside as local players pile up scattered hits in a lively game.

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Alamo Indians Claim Win Over Wolff Mars Aula Dark

The Alamo Indians defeated the Wolff and Mars Aula Dark team to add another scalp in a decisive delta clash. Colvin delivered key hits and the crowd cheered as the innings progressed. the winners celebrated a strong late surge.

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Del Rio Cowboys Triumph Over Big Lake Team

Del Rio Cowboys defeated Big Lake squad on Saturday in a league game. Hwede and Wreteny contributed key plays as Del Rio built an early lead and held on for the win.

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Pyle's Gang Involved In Derby Ride Yet Again

A chaotic report from New Jersey details Pyle's Gang in the Bunlan Derby chase with riders including Johnny Salo and Sam Nichma. The event saw a 72 percent alive record stretched over 144 hours of tuning and a late check marking 4 1 8 miles. Heat forced several runners to drop out as New Orleans challengers led early.

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Leading Baseball League Stats From The Seafield Almanac

The article lists major league batting and pitching leaders across the National and American Leagues with names such as Gehringer, Yankee, and Min. It notes totals for runs batted in home runs and runs with multiple citations to players and teams, reflecting a 1930s scoreboard style.

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