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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
19
A guide from 1929 notes golfers should oil and rewind grips, tighten heads, and store clubs cool to prevent drying and cracking. Regular maintenance reduces season loss, and treat clubs before and after travel to preserve life and performance.
Main Avenue high school aims for full strength against Alamo Heights at Garrett Field Friday as Mules also seek an upset. Coach Roy Cochran notes no alibi for crippled regulars if the Buffaloes win. Key players Newton Rabon and castro face boils but hope to play. Blum and Hoce ready to punt.
Brownsville Anticipates packed grand stand for the Brownprins high school football debut in San Antonio at Main Ave Nas stand League Park oil on Saturday November 30. About 600 reserved seats and 4000 general admission tickets are planned with prices 1.50 for reserved and one dollar for general. Reserved seat sale begins Friday at Broadway Sporting Goods. Kickoff expected around 2 40.
In the Oilbelt District 2 Interabolantic league race Abilene High hosts Breckenridge High in a showdown that could decide the district title. The long history favors Abilene with lopsided scores in past meetings, most notably 1928 74 0 and 1920 60 0, while Breckenridge seeks to reverse decades of dominance. The game also carries a coaching twist as current Abilene coach V. B. Notwell once led Abilene to a title in 192? and now faces his former team in a bid to spoil Breckenridge’s hopes.
Chicago on November seventh reports the city hosts the twenty second annual general of the sport. System teams of sit-fire bicyclists prepare for the Tamarad of nevita and jems tonivhe in the Chicagn era. Members gather for the event start as part of the season’s schedule.
In the Southern conference Louisiana State and Clemson top the scoring list despite heavy losses to Arkansas and Kentucky. LSU has 228 points in six games, Clemson 200 in seven, Kentucky 195 in four, and North Carolina 101 in six, with Kentucky upset over Clemson helping push Tulane and North Carolina forward.
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Four state amatest champions signified their entry for the Corpus Christi Golf and Country Club tournament from November 1 to 3. Players named include Osuie Carlton Soustan the 1929 champion Lowla Levinson Xan Antonin Sack Speer Houston the 1928 winner and Dennin Lavender Abilene the present title holder.
Shikat, the German wrestler and New York and Pennsylvania champion, won his second match in Mithia Week. He needed only one minute and sixteen seconds to throw George Bracen of Srovkizn at Ridgewood.
Havon heavyweight U N Frieden and Sid Terrin former North Carolina football player will headline a boxing program in Convention Hall Wansah City on November 14 promoter John Rendon announced today.
Texas University moves to increase offense as Rees directs the offense and personnel with measured tactics. The piece notes leadership in a season of transition and hints at emerging playmakers.
A fragment notes the player does his share of the driving and more than his defensive work, indicating a well rounded contribution on the court.
The subject is described as proficient and dangerous in throwing and delivering passes, highlighting his skill in offensive plays and ball handling during games.
The Chicago White Sox, rebuilding under Charles A. Comiskey, seek an outfielder and an infielder of similar caliber to lift the club from second division. Hidden plans include adding a new shortstop from Dallas, with Bill Ashell sure to get a chance.
Iowa's football season shifts with a 7 to 6 opening defeat by Ohio State. The Big Ten race tightens as Minnesota and Purdue hold perfect records, shaping a pivotal matchup stretch this week as Iowa seeks vengeance and a shot at conference glory.
Reported entries at the International Exposition grounds in East Houston showcase top horses from across the region. Notables include Br Morrison’s string and Captain John A Tiettingre’s seven polo and hunter horses, with trainers and exhibitors preparing for events November 1 to 7? at the show.
The article notes a fall fair and race meet at the exposition grounds in Wilhm on November 17 with records broken by Thees, Evalyn Cole, and McCurdy. It mentions entrants, prelims, and scheduled events for a multi-night program led by officials George J. Hevipan and John Masais.
The league announces its opening date as November 23 with five teams slated to compete. Fork Sam Houston represents the city, joined by Al-Slave and Spalding Blue Streaks, along with Monster and San Antonio’s semifinal hopefuls. The Streaks are the defending champions and expect a strong title defense.
The article details a boxing card where Kelly and Yu fought to a draw in a tense championship bout. McQuade and Cromwell each failed to gain the decisive edge, with the match ending in a win for neither side. Other bouts feature McQuade from the Forty-third Squadron and Cromwell from the Worts ascendant, and several semifinal results noted among service units.
Scrambled OCR notes place Referee Dempsey back in Chicago linking boxing events from Missouri to Chicago with mentions of a basing show and potential refereeing duties. The fragmentary text also references a Providence game and Chicago Cardinals context.
San Marcos golfers Jack Woot Jeff Brassel Glen Smith Richarda and Yancy Yarborough were chosen to represent the San Marcos Golf Club at the South Texas Golf Association semi annual tournament in New Braunfels on November 7.
Nov 7 New York Babe Ruth plans for his forthcoming campaign. The Yankee star yesterday received a drinking and licensing clearance at the office of the city clerk.
Chicago November seventh reports that Thule Baker from Souther California has been signed by the Chicago Cardinals of the National Pro Football League. Baker previously played with the Seattle Yankees and the Green Car Trackers.
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