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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1929

Page

10

East’s Nines In Tight Race Highlight Giants’ Surprising Support

New York sports page notes a deadlock in the National League where Pittsburgh and Chicago vie for land while the Giants hover only one defeat back of the pace setting Cardinals. Eastern clubs Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boston provide crucial Western help as Braves and Phillies topple Cardinals and Cubs respectively, with Giants receiving unexpected aid as a close pennant race unfolds.

St. Levin Pittsburgh Chicago Giants Cardinals Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Phillies Cubs Cleveland Chordie Damirson Bishop Mure A Singh Bob Muezel Ha Yankets Tigers Detroit Penwork Moore New York Setont Aesayi Heinie Maieh Chad ‘Iki A Red Sox Firpa Marberry Washington Ted Trone Soc

Meyer Declared Winner After Auto Race Crash

In Altoona Virginia on June 17 the American Automobile Association declared Ray Keech the winner of Saturday’s auto race while Meyer was listed second and Worbury third after a crash halted the event on lap 121. Officials ruled the race did not end until drivers not involved were sagged from the track, with Keech setting all distance speed records up to 120 miles per hour and Meyer denoted as winner per the accident order.

Altoona Tou Moxer Titan Low American Automobile Association Ray Keech Tom Manshap Keech Meyer Secon Nur UT Worbury A. A.M. Aftloialn Michael J. Hayle Woodbhurs Woodbury Secon Hin Arcotest

Richter Bakers Lose to Hobson Players

The Richter Bakers fell to Hobson players Sunday in a baseball game. Pitcher Ba led the winners with seven home runs and three triples, while Kalinsky brothers powered the Tinker batters. The Richter players reported fine treatment.

Richter Bakers Hobson Riehler Tatler Brunt Hfabron Ab Hobson Aoecg Baat Bwo Ateard Lierat Kalisky Brothers Richter Plegera Blaler Livingston Opler Hernandez Hohny Mietzer Fenchel Manny Dietzel Fata Uke Jets Wits Grace Struce Walker Anny Dy Firidmes Ie Wik Walker Ian Losingae Graceftan Baker Bibwie Greyhaunés Tetury Kiniin

Grip Technique for Driver in Golf

TOM KERRIGAN describes a grip focusing on finger control and light palm pressure. The left hand should cover the shaft with a finger grip dominant. the right hand also uses mainly fingers. A firm forearm power is felt only when the grip is natural and relaxed.

Tom Kerrigan Mroteanlan Huetine Helens Tee

Intermediate Leaders Tied In Turbulent Baseball Night

Dibble Sports report shows both intermediate leaders still tied for the top after a mixed ball night at Pedra Park Diamond. Bleyeles beat Tehys 12 to 5 as Bull and Quirk sparked a four-run burst. the Sporter edged Greyhound Din in a late surge, 14 to ? with key hits and defensive plays.

Dibble Bleyeles Jungue Sunitas Pedra Park Dave Tehys Charley Bull Bill Quirk Dna- Tin Reeves Saine Abbe

San Antonio Eagles win two ball games at Burleson grounds

The San Antonio Eagles defeated the Good Will club in the morning and again in the afternoon at Main Avenue, winning two baseball games. Antonio Fingles credited with key performances in both games, as the Eagles overpowered their opponents on the street grounds.

SAN Antonio Eagles Antonio Fingles Burleson “Street Good Will Main Avenue

Three Major Races Left On Card

The text notes Clyde Van Dusen and Windy City competing for the best year-track label after Windy City won the American Derby. Dre Freeland, Blue Turk-Aiar, and others aim to prove their claim in the remaining major stakes as Belmont and Arlington Park events loom.

Chicago Clyte Yoo Dyson Winds City Yd Ven Dusen Washington Park Dr Frenland Preakness Nolyhappy Windy City Afflean Clyde van Dusen Dre Freeland Blue Tark- Aiar

GEO HUNTRESS TO RUN OILERS IN SUNDAY GAME

Local club notes George Muntress to take over Oilers management as they face a slump. The Main Avenue Cleaners tie the Oilers while Tillie Burkes, Kelley Mavericks, and Central Athletic Club Aces post wins in Alamo City league action. Players' lineups, pitches, and fielding details appear in the report with multiple scorers and walks noted.

George Muntress Strais Oilers Al-Mtara Owen Bolonda Mueller Peres Sherrod Mendiale Gelyan QIF Straus-Frank Bor Tain Myler i Sherrol Meeting Galvan Billie Burke Glenners Lealing Main Avenue Cleaners Ttog Lambert Beach Ohis Main Avenue Helley-Alayerlek Lumebrucks Tillie Burkes Huesé Michael Norton Jamirez Trancly Wild Schuberdt Johnson J. Walpman Winfield Ali Casilla Lomer Kelley-Mavericks Thee Holfiman-Maynun Coffee Giants Peto Central Athletic Club Aces Max Reinhardt Service Engravers Altling Bath Baldwin Check Arnold Amd Gandy Finpravere Ganays Tolle Frarey Pat A. Clie AG. N. Wo Ty Ee. Dale Inc Welckline Dickingen Duilal Schock I Fonrning Fein Jourdan Prt Tatata

Schuh Grocer Club Wins 7 1 Victory in Banderg Sunday

The Sehak Grocks beat Ta era Sheepherders 7 to 1 at Banderg Sunday. Hohawn pitched and doubled to drive in two runs. Steaving paced the losers with two doubles, Hamilton added a triple. Short fanned 11 and Perel 7 in a lopsided affair. Score:

Taera Banderg Short Hohawn Ftep Jeft Steaving Amex Hamilton Tosure Perel

Fisherman's Wiggle Float Heist on Santa Rosa Lake

A narrative from Andrews Morales details a weekend fishing trip at 122 North Santa Rosa Avenue where Morales and his family join friends. He describes using a wiggle float and lure which attract fish, a line breaks, and a prized wiggle float is lost. Returning later, his friend’s gear and two large hooks are found tangled with Morales own hair.

Andréw Morales North Santa Rosa Avenule Rales Moralés Morales

Light’s Fish Story Prizes At Spring Contest

On June 30, The Light announces prize winners for the fish story contest. First prize is 10 dollars in gold from The Light, second prize 7.50 in a teak box, third prize 6.76 from Snell Blacker Hardware, fourth prize from Baechera Sporting Goods, and fifth prize a 6.50 feather-house tree from Broadway Sporting Goods.

The Light Dibble Sporting Fiends Company Snell-Blacker Hardware Company Réet Baechera Sporting Goods Company Broadway Sporting Goods Company

Weekend Sports Roundup Highlights and Upsets

In weekend play Silden beats Auntie in a Dutch singles championship while Tilden muddles through with a win. Balapese-Groul Beilwin defeats Flingary to reach the Finny round of the European. Montclair and Maryland clash in a tense singles tie as England’s Shi secures a British amateur title for the second time. Track events see Larry Chance and Clarence De Mar in Los Angeles, while Washington’s Bracey falls short of George Simpson’s 94.10 second world record for 700 yards. In other action Chantilly’s Tiot Weed wins as Windy City’s Derby outsider takes $50,000 prize. Aqueduct’s Verooktra Handicap goes to Light Carbine. Princeton baseball wins 7 to 4, breaking a tie with a three-run ninth.

Silden Auntie Tilden Mod Unter Lubba Balapese Groul Beilwin Flingary Sone Chantilly Edwaard Qud Trenderry Chicago Windy City Raighapur Soroud New York Aqueduct Light Carbine Princeton

Homer Totals in Majors Hit New Milestone

New York report notes the home run total in the majors has surpassed 500, with the leading slugger at 303 early today. The rise shows 44 more homers than at the same point last season, marking a strong start to the season.

New York

Telephone Baseball Nine Beats Uvalde

Routkweel Bell Telephone company team traveled to Uvalde and won 4 to 2 on Sunday. The readable snippet notes a baseball game result with local business team involvement and a victory margin.

NINE Uvalde Routkweel Bell Telephont Company Sme

Utilities Dominate City Race In Doubleheader Win

The Public Service Utilities swept two games to seize control of the city race. In game two they routed The Montgomery Ward team 18 to 1 as Rod Mornwell and Cy Fried led a strong hurling effort. In game one the San Antonio Building Mulorinds upset by nine to four, with clutch hitting and errors shaping the score.

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Specials Beat Houston In Missouri Pacific Tilt

The Bunehine Specials defeated the Houston team 93 in a Missouri Pacific league game at Finorter Park South Aun Antonio. Dixon starred with a triple and run in four plate appearances. Anfield recorded Houston’s only multi-base hit.

Palestine Anfield Houston Dixon

Ammunition Train Beats Sugarman Brothers at Park

Ammunition Train defeated Sugarman Brothers at Branch Engine Park Sunday morning 7 to 3. The game featured key plays by Ammunition's star players and ended with a clear scoring margin.

Ammunition Sugarman Sugarman Brothers Brachenringe Park

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