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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1929
Page
23
Cyril Walker Wormer National Open Champion argues backspin can be achieved with any iron if turf is struck correctly and the shot is struck firmly. Concave faced irons alone do not guarantee backspin and offer little advantage unless the shot is executed perfectly.
The Chicago Cubs tallied 50 strikeouts over five games in the world series led by Rogers Hornsby. The record performance highlighted a high strikeout rate per game and a notable display of pitching and batting weaknesses during the series.
San Antonio gun club holds a trap shoot at the E exposition grounds at 3 o clock. Weeno notes alterations to the event in the schedule.
Amedtated Press dispatch lists multiple boxing results across cities including Philadelphia New York Buffalo Allentown and Denver. Notable bouts mention Maxie Roxenbloam outpointing Jimmy Slattery while Matt Adgie stopped Allentown Joe Gan and Frankie Rio Velani drew with Carpenter in New Kensington. Other notes reference Knute Mansen Leo Clarke Big Sid Terris and Frankie Wislopp Kay Grown in various regional events.
The San Antonio Kennel Club selected Judyn J. W. Young to rent a Bowen Street building for a mid Moviley dog show. National Dog Week aims to promote humane treatment, responsible ownership, and stronger dog laws, with plans for a large event featuring German shepherds from Shanghai and champion dogs from New York and San Francisco. The show, tied to a southwest exhibition series, will display entries from prominent kennels including Van Ness and others.
Gayle Talbot Jr notes Clyde Littlefield, a Texas alumnus, has become a cornerstone of the Longhorns’ success. Critics credit talent depth but acknowledge Littlefield’s coaching influence as key to recent conference crown, with freshman roots and steady development shaping the team.
Text describes Texas Christian University to face the Aggies in Fort Worth without star guard Griffith. Harrees Gree fills Griffiths berth as Frogs seek scoring and defense edge. Frogs recently scored four times on Centenary and added extra points, aiming to carry momentum into the pivotal meeting.
The Baylor team faces a tough challenge as Arkansas and Texas games loom. Coach Tronnings Crankie hopes a proven lineup can lift Baylor to meet strong opponents like Arkansas and Oklahoma, with rising pressure to justify high expectations.
The South West Conference tightens as four teams compete for dominance. Taylor, Texas, Aquta, and TC vie for pole position with implied shifts in standings and recent performances shaping the race’s outlook.
Fragmented notes recount 1927 football season details with names such as Jake Hanna coach Francia Schmidt and Tod Buraky. Mentions Baylor halting play after a wrenched ankle and Charles Larandeck a former all-star at Waco First moving to Vanderbitt's team.
South Bend Ind Oct 10 Route Rockne Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne, confined a week by a blood clot in his right leg, hopes to rise today and direct practice from a wheelchair. It remains uncertain if he can accompany the Ramblers to Chicago for the Wisconsin game Saturday after leading the Navy victory from bed.
Meiji Shrine stadium hosted final game of Japan’s national intercollegiate series where Waseda University defeated Keio University 3–0 in a crowded 40,000 spectator match. Radio and press kept nationwide fans informed as the crowd overflowed with hundreds turned away.
San Antonio club pro Toor Tally travels to the West Coast for a three day Latin Professional Championship qualifier. The event, part of the Latinal Professional Championship, runs this winter with a qualifying meet set to begin Wednesday near Waco.
L A today reports M G M will adapt Ursula Parrot’s Ex-Wife, a highly discussed novel bought by MetroGoldwynMayer for Greta Garbo. The piece notes Parrot’s background as Kathryn Lawton and hints at casting and production details across Hollywood, with behind the scenes glimpses and socialite chatter.
A Los Angeleno court today filed liens against actress Marietia Rembeau for shortages in income tax returns for 1921 1922 and 1929 seeking additional payments of 1017 95 for 1921 240 62 for 1929 and related amounts.
In Dallas on October 15, Forrest F. Cole bets he can drag a Goofy wager to Philadelphia after the Athletics secure the world series title. Ernest Turrell plans to accompany him as the improbable stunt unfolds amid quirky sporting bets and a playful local mood.
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