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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1930
Page
10
Readers are invited to request a free monograph on improving the golf swing. The piece discusses common faults such as overzealous hits, rapid hacks, and nervous swings, and outlines corrective focus on keeping the club on a direct path to the ball. It promotes Horton’s monograph No. 4 from John Filia Co.
Marshall High School questions a new interscholastic rule on eligibility under a ten semester plan. League officials argue the rule is legal, but the move has caused forfeitures and dispute as Garrett is ruled ineligible. The state committee considers changing the rule to avoid statewide confusion.
The annual Mackenridge Matn game is set for 2:30 on Thanksgiving at Tangne pari with Eagle and Buff teams. A conference between principals and coaches settled the date and venue amid talks of a pregame exam. Austin's victory over Robot last Friday clinched a title shot, while discussions continue on banter and preparation for the big Thanksgiving clash.
An imminent mandzer of the 1932 San Antonio Indians in the Tesag league was hinted by Homer J Hammond president on returning from a trip. George Burne arrived from St Louis and joined Hammond and Claude Davenport at the Travelers hotel to discuss Burns status while Hammond vowed to have an announcement Tuesday.
Maj. Wesley Peacock Jr. says about forty students will accompany a 20 player squad to Dallas Friday for Saturday morning opening game between two Peacock teams from San Antonio and Dal lag. Dallas Academy will send a team to Dallas next spring.
Jack Frost halted the miniature golf marathon at Longehorn Amusement Park after rain and heat plagued the event. With seven players still active, contestants were warned to end competition and go home to sleep. Prizes totaling 8H were to be divided equally among remaining players.
The annual fall meeting of the Texan Baseball League will be held at Port Worth on November 1, announced here today by President C. Alvin Gardner. Besides considering adjustments to the league, the agenda covered routine matters brought before the meeting.
Coast Guard eleven defeated St Bonaventure in a hard fought game here Sunday. In other action New York beat Kronklard 11 to 0 and Green Bay topped Minneapolis Providence 15 to 7. Chicago Bears lost 3 to 0 to Chicago Cardinals while Brooklyn won 14 to 0 at Newark.
George Lord, a former high school star, shines as a regular with the Texas Aggies. Critics and coaches praise his speed and tackling as he helps the Aggies push toward the conference crown in a hard fought contest against the Frog team before a 12,000 strong crowd.
A cold rain slowed the Tone Star Flying Club young bird race from Hillsboro to Fort Worth. Entry Emmanuel's bird timed first in the windy 200 mile event with birds liberated at 7:20 Sunday afternoon. The field lists competitors including William Rotzler and others, with next leg 234 miles planned next Sunday.
Edna High dominates Walersville in a decisive 59 to 0 victory. Milby and the Edna backs run roughshod as Victoria Hatarder’s team struggles to respond. Captain Andrickle Woodland suffers an elbow dislocation, potentially ending his season. In four games, Edna has scored 210 points to six for opponents.
The municipal driving course at Ole Mon Hel faced postponement due to inclement weather. Forty participants attended as organizers delayed the contest to the following Sunday, with Manager Ty Cobb confirming the new date.
Bert Cotter, known for a busy schedule and boxing skills, is slated for a four round bout at the Aurora Athletic Club against Larry Goodiany Tunertay night. He also has a planned main event match at the Army M. M. G. A. venue Friday night, as part of the night’s program.
Tule La Houmegue, a stellar Trench runner, shattered the one kilometer world record with 2 minutes 35.5 seconds. The previous 10K mark of 2 minutes 54.0 seconds was held by Dr. Cite Veltzer of Germany. In the past two weeks Ladoumegne has claimed two world records, with the Frenchman gaining both titles from Veltzer. On October 5 he ran 1500 meters in 2 minutes 40.1 seconds to topple Veltzer's record.
In Chicago a note describes a golf round with a hole in one on the No. 2 at Brackenridge Park 176 yards. AAKER LEADS SCORETS. The piece then moves to college football, listing Gral Ling two passes for touchdowns and Frank Daker reaching 24 points to lead the Big Ten scoring race after a touchdown against Ohio State.
San Francisco report says the Pacific Coast League regular season finished Sunday. A playoff between Hollywood and Los Angeles is to be held this week to decide the champion. Hollywood led the standings with a .500 percentage after the split season, with Los Angeles close behind. Details mention teams like San Francisco and Seattle amid partial mission notes.
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