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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1929
Page
18
Former Wiltshire champion and golf pro Jock Hutchison described the niblick as highly valued for approach shots near the green. He noted its use by players to reach tight pins from various distances as part of a playful tribute in a 1920s era piece.
In a crowded arena of 12,000, Mahan faced an opponent in a brutal bout. Einly set a punishing tempo, pummeled Malaw's body, and delivered a decisive left hook to down Lexon in the later rounds. Demisey, the third man on the card, oversaw the ring as the heavyweight clash concluded.
Nov 1 report from College Station states Higginbotham will coach the Texas Aggies baseball team replacing Countryman. He will remain freshman coach at A&M and continue duties at Foothill and Baker Hall. Herman Olcott dead. former 1900 Yale center noted in sports obituary from Wallingford.
Frank Lineline known as the Plying Dutch man leads St Mary's University to a 2 tier win over Tenens park training for a game with Austin College Kangaroos. Johnny Blackburn scores a touchdown and the team posts 20s points over opponents 27 as Unk Young, Otho Askey, Hank Smith and others contribute multiple scores. The offense gains 1408 yards with 120 first downs while the defense allows 450 yards. Rattler kickers average 1 yard on 64 punts and opponents 32 yards on 74 punts.
Koel English's 4 Maryn Academy Buttons face Walter Mier's T M GL eleven at 430 Friday afternoon in the Army bowl at Fort Sam Houston. Neither team leads Rome Inet week yet both are in practice, with several reserves getting game time.
News from New York reports Kelly Field hosts a boxing card with Kid McQuade and Mickey Crom in bantamweight action as the main event, plus five undercard bouts at Kanger Ta. The show, the Pierre weekly event, begins late evening with cancellations noted for a lightweight match due to injuries.
Chicago Nov 6 GA Willian Veeck president of the Cubs returned from vacation and said he would work to find a catcher and two pitchers for the winter. He expressed interest in Burleigh Grimes of Pittsburgh but did not confirm reports that the Cubs were close to landing him.
Bowling action at Monon sees Schneider Printing defeat Decosterine 268 to 188 while other matchups reveal high scores for Schriewer, MacManus, and Tilay in a busy card. In St Joseph league play, White leads team with 70 and Wieder joins strong scoring, as Unders are set for further games with the Grand Alleg. entertainment event planned for Sunday and Monday.
Iowa stands in the way of leaders as Minnesota and Purdue loom in Western Conference football, with Northwestern and Indiana out of the war. Coach Spears expands the offense for the coming game against Purdue while Minnesota tackles Burt Ingverson’s squad. Wisconsin, Ohio State, and Michigan also prep for key clashes as teams chase rankings and shape postseason hopes.
Dick Turner, a noted golf shooter from McAllen, shattered the club record at Tenchgate Country Club during a handicap tournament semi final. He fired 4 under on the first nine, plus further scores, to lead Fred Gantner with Melaniel of McAllen and T. L. Burnett of Minston awaiting the last third round match. The winner advances to face Creche of Mission and Newhoner before meeting Turner for the club championship and a silver cup.
Wear Virginia and the Oregon Aggies agree to a 10 year Thanksgiving day football program on Soldiers Field Chicago for the benefit of Shriners hospitals for crippled children. The big game will be played in 1430. Eulnn Cowboys claim two moral victories in Waxahachie Texas as Cuero Gobblers tie in defensive affair. Fullback Miur figures prominently in Cowboys’ offense. District race remains open as Gobblers hold lead.
A fragmentary verse sketch mentioning Frank Merriwall and his brother Wick with praise and a taunting tone. The lines hint at a past fame or rivalry and reflect on youth memories as the speaker notes their deteriorating health and fading glory.
In the Valley, Harlingen McAllen Arle sion and Ton Feria lead Class One. Mission beat Pharr San Juan Alamo 14 to 0, Ta Feria beat Lyford 28 to 0, Harlingen edged Edinburgh 7 to 0, McAllen had an open date. San Benito and Robstown tied 0 0, Stuart Place won 18 to 12 over GardIn, Donna beat Mercrika 20 to 0. McAllen Junior High Bullpups set to face Donna Juniors Thursday after Donna won 8 to 6 in their prior meeting.
Abe Coleman will headline a boxing card at Fort Sam Houston auditorium Friday night facing Joe Montana. Promoter Ralph Hammonds reports Coleman will meet Montana in the main bout, with earlier preliminaries already arranged.
The Coast League unanimously retained the April season for 1930 and approved a 26 week schedule starting in April with games through October. The meeting also noted a San Antonio Gun Club gathering at 8:30 Tuesday evening and a weekly trapshoot at 3 pm Wednesday at the Exposition grounds open to the public.
Arlington Downs officials announce a strict no betting policy during the Lexis Air opening meeting. A posted notice warns that wagering is illegal and will be legally enforced, with organizers claiming top-class racing and officials present to ensure compliance.
Chico Cisneros outpointed Johnny Cook in a local lightweight bout, gaining a clear decision. Cisneros weighed 120 1/2 pounds to Cook’s 130 1/4.
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