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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1929

Page

4

Cubs and Athletics locked in tight fourth game

In a crowded Philadelphia opening, spectators packed Shibe Park as Cubs and Athletics prepared for game four. Jimmy Dykes sparked a brief rally, while Bush and Altrock provided comic relief as the teams eyed a decisive fifth game in the series.

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Batted for Earnshaw In Ninth In Shaky Showdown

A chaotic box score from a baseball game shows Earnshaw yielding runs as Philadelphia and Chicago clash. Key players Hornsby Cayler Wilson and Bush figure in the shooting of runs, with errors, outs, and unconfirmed plays noted as the Chicago and Philadelphia teams struggle for advantage. Managers and umpires are listed with partial names due to OCR.

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Star Army Gridders Now Fliers

Star Army players from West Point football class join aviation training at Kelly Field. Five former squad members finish a two month course at the Advanced Flying School and graduate Saturday. Notables include Marty Wilton and Harry F. Wilson among others, with assignments to field units in Seifeldze Michigan and Bertwell Meld California.

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Loyola Oglethorpe Play Tie At Night Sew Orleans

Ragged report of a college basketball game at Tagels stadium where Loyola Oglethorpe and an opponent battled to a tie before 1600 fans. Details are unclear but describe late scoring and defensive stops, with mentions of players and a close finish.

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Coleman Next to Take on Hammonds in Friday Wrestling Card

Ralph Hammonds faces Abe Cofeman in the main bout at Garrett Field as Stepheny overpowers Coleman and tensions rise. The match includes a chaotic sequence with Stephens diving into the crowd and under the ring, while Gas Leahman seizes early and late falls. Teabmuau reports tactics and a contested third fall ending in a draw for several bouts on the program.

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Tut and Vincentini to Fight October Sixteen

Boxing cards announce a match between Tut and Vincentini scheduled for October sixteen as promoter Paddy Harmon lines up a dense slate including Hechtwein and others. the event will feature notable welterweight contenders and a Boston bout with Friedman's appearance.

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Dreaming Bellhop Predicted Cubs Heat Playoff Wins

Philadelphia report describes a bellhop nicknamed Bobby the Dreamer at the New Franklin hotel who allegedly predicts athletic results. He told Bruins and Athletics players they would win the series, then praised by athletes after a hotel visit. The piece notes his past predictions and claims of “the stuff” influencing nerves and outcomes.

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Coast Series Heats Up In Fifth Game Tie

In a tense Coast League playoff, Los Angeles and San Francisco split games two to two as Frank Sheltenback delivered a tenth inning home run off Hollymood to push the score to 4-3 for Bellienback. Several possible starters were noted for the contenders, with injuries dampening the mood as one player remained in hospital.

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Georgia Tech Loses to North Carolina in Big Setback

North Carolina stunned Georgia Tech 18 to 0 at Atlanta as the Tar Heels, alert from the opening kickoff, outplayed the Golden Tornado. UNC's offense sparked by a strong first-half surge foiled Tech's attempts to control the game and threaten a conference or national title.

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Mules and Buccaneers Battle Yet Tie Ends in District Play

Alamo Heights Mule and Corpus Christi Buccaneers fought to a scoreless tie as penalties and penetration rules influenced district eight standings. Ringed by injuries, both sides showed strength with key players sidelined. officials later ruled the game split half a win per team as per board policy.

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College Football Scores From The South Region Shown

Rugby style errors obscure most names yet the report lists multiple college games across regions. Notable results include Birmingham Southern beating Mercer while Texas A and M shows strong play against Oklahoma. The page mixes scores with stray phrases and unclear OCR artifacts.

Haseeno Smite To Fly If Need Be

Hackneyed notes detail Hagen and Horton Smith planning to fly if heat delays persist. They are booked for 37 golf matches in 0 days as the Bing's manager bets they will not miss a single appearance. Names and fragmented phrases mingle with officials and substitutions, sketching a chaotic sports page item.

Haseeno Smite New York Wier Hagen Horton Smith Bing

Texas and Arkansas Meet in Early Conference Test

Texas and Arkansas clash in Fayetteville as two top contenders for the Southwest Conference title. Texas seeks to extend its nine-win run while Arkansas eyes a strong conference clash after a last season’s strong finish. Kansas State and Texas A&M also on today’s bill with Baylor, TCU, Centenary and Rice in action across Texas and nearby venues.

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Social Undoing of Elizabeth A. A hostess’s party blurs into a domestic miscue

Elizabeth Ann hosts a stylish gathering as her husband Ed, greasy from working on the car, arrives late and awkward. The scene shifts from bright sociability to quietly strained unrest as he promises a future fix with an extended telephone system. The piece promotes a booklet on modern telephone service.

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