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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1929
Page
6
Will MacFarlane explains that a lift in the swing is unnecessary and harmful for getting the ball airborne. He notes clubs are designed to lift the ball, with loft varying by club type, and that higher loft generally reduces distance.
A proclamation outlines that the appointment of the 10 manager of the San Antonio Indians of the Texas baseball league will be announced in the Silay edition of local papers. Pres. A. L. Transmoni says the selection will be kept secret until terms are finalized and there is no risk of a misstep.
The Broadway Cubs defeated the Iona team 19 to 13 to clinch the City Minor Football league title for the second time in two years. Bacon scored from the eight yard line as a late point attempt was blocked, and La Con plunged over after a staged pass near the seven. Marshall connected for the extra point. Holton starred on offense with Flores and Menard among the Cub backs, while Holton, O’Donnell, and Lott anchored the Tigers’ defense. Officials named Williamson as Texas referee, with Parr and Tyonn among the crew.
Pete Cawthon, renowned official, spent a Sunday with Eddie Dyer in San Antonio after refereeing the Varag-Paylor tootall game at Austin Hazurday. The two discussed the Texas edge, as Baylor held the advantage in the arorelona bie, amid college sports chatter.
Four teams led early at the six day event in Chicago with Richili Reiger Spencer Urharts Winter Walthour and Tetaurner Hracardo tied for top. Richill Meyer held a narrow lead over the fast Spencer Vehacis pairing as teams chased sprint points.
Colorado and nearby teams begin a packed week of conference play. Wyoming hosts Montana State in Sheridan before welcoming Utah, while Colorado College hosts Western State. Brigham Young tangles with Colorado Teachers at Fort Collins as the Aggies face Denver University.
Al Marsters of Dartmouth leads national scoring with 108 points in six games, according to Associated Press figures from eight major conferences. Tennessee’s Gene McEver is second with 81, while others include Schwartz of Washington State 72, Miller of Arkansas 66, King of Drake 52, Pharmer of Minnesota 49, Pomery of Utah 42, and Bausch of Kansas 24, as top scorers across sections.
Ten thousand or more are expected to attend Arlington Downs Armistice Day racing in Fort Worth Texas with six races and a total purse of 86000. The second event will feature Guy's five and one ball two year olds.
Captain Aubrey Hopkins received a letter Friday from a Lorenz Texas youth seeking a San Antonio police post. The country boy claimed training as a peace officer and enclosed a self addressed envelope for a reply.
A junior fire and police patrol was organized at Mark Twain junior high school by three clubs to promote order in corridors and assist during emergencies. Mitton Curtin is fire and police commissioner, Emil Hochs chief of junior police patrol, Willinta nil chief of junior fire patrol. Jr. Heller and JD H. Sherrill are sponsors.
The San Antonio region enjoys summer fruit as Three Rivers grows a record watermelon crop. Melons weighed up to 80 pounds and were planted on August 10 by B. R. Bei. Mr Heim also reports his second crop after a spring planting.
The Marie O Neill advisory at Main Avenue High School after a recent business meeting chose Ruth Tracper as owner. William Henry was named vice president, Manuel Colina as secretary, Nadom Allen as student oil representative, Poesy Castle as newspaper tiv Jeanie Alberthal thrift cashier, and Gloria Aveeno as assistant thrift cashier.
The Hawks travel to Edinburg Tuesday to face Edinburg Junior College, a team that recently defeated St. Marys University in a preseason game, extending its winless stretch against higher competition.
Princeton appears favored to beat Yale as top teams move toward key matchups. Yale’s losses and Princeton’s recent momentum shape expectations for the season, with Dartmouth-Cornell and other regional showdowns adding to a crowded slate.
Mexico defeats the AlamO team 1 to 0 at Pedr Field amid a large crowd, with Gio Guernis scoring the lone goal. The Vietorias also perform strongly in a separate match, as Deoxen, Sandoval, and Paster contribute to a quick four goals in succession for the winning side.
The final game of the day features the Mexican sorter Ipigue. Pedro Herrera was credited with the kick.
In Atlanta on November 17 a wild Southern Conference race sees Tennessee Vanderbilt Duke and North Carolina step forward with key games looming. Georgia Tech Alabama clash planned in Atlanta while Georgia meets Auburn in Athens. Virginia and Maryland also in action as teams chase the conference crown and bowl implications.
Fragmented report notes gasoline thefts at a South Nowthriuaters avenue location with about 10 gallons taken. mentions a second incident within a week. Also references Fentress basketball schedule and team prospects with Nov 11 note. includes a university reunion and athlete council items.
Mallory line agents in San Antonio announced three special sailings for the passenger steamship Algonquin between Galveston and New York with Miami on a slip. The ship will sail from Galveston on December 1 and in November, joining the regular sailings of the steamship Henry Fort Mallory on Saturdays. The Algonquin has been popular with many San Antonians driving the summer and silk trade from Galveston to New York.
Three teenagers were arrested after attempting to steal gasoline from a car parked in front of Leagan Houston at 322 West Woodlawn Avenue Sunday night. Police say the youths were caught in the act and placed under arrest.
Capt Toba Hill appoints Trurden Cienfuegas Loyd Craft Menard Moyer and Flut Priddy as buglers in the Main Atshur cadet battalion. Leonel Heriguer to install the new buglers as instructions.
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