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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1930
Page
10
A 1920 monograph claims a simple betting for putting practice using a four club pendulum drill. It touts an expert Chester Horton lettered offer with a stamped envelope and a mass mailing style endorsement from Melorton.
The St Marys Maulers seek redemption after back-to-back losses as they meet Sam Houston State Teachers College in a league clash at 3 pm Saturday. Bearkats rely on Dan Barnhart and Bill Clark in a lineup that aims to pressure the Rattlers defense, while Marys hopes to rebound with readiness from recent injuries.
A critical look at tuition aid for student athletes argues subsidies distort amateurism and pressure work study balance. The piece cites hiring tricks, odd jobs, and the Texas Rice bonfire incident as examples of student athlete pay and campus tensions.
Northwestern star Hank Bruder returns from isolation hospital after two weeks with smallpox. Doctors cleared him to join practice and possibly play at Minnesota, aiming to improve Northwestern’s Big Ten title bid. Bruder, praised by coach Hanley, has a history of injuries including a leg break in 1920 and limited play this season.
Menard defeated Fredericksburg 11 to 0 in the opening game of a four game polo series. Burke led Foxers with four goals, Fincher had three, Starks and Maier contributed, while Gravell, Crowell and Cirnillard added goals for Fredericksburg. Next match set for Wednesday at Temple D. Smith.
Los Angeles October 27 1920 old timers in the film business guide production while new writers and actors seek credit. Meg Rogers may star with Lily Damita in French Dave, John Farrow credited as originator, and Nathan Tauraf directs Skinny. Paramount and Universal shuffle names as Harold Murray and Foxy parts drift, with MacDonald and Rog an unknowns facing limits. Jack Warner and other industry figures move through lounges and cafes as studios chase big names.
Ward Edams, 2, former Stanford pole vaulter hurdler and golfer, died yesterday of infantile paralysis after a brief illness. He was Stanford's premier pole vaulter and helped win Intercollegiate championships in 1927 28 and 29. He also excelled in low and high hurdles and contributed to Stanford's national titles. Bastrop Meets Dyrat. The Bastrop cars were defeated as Eagle Lake Eagles won 41 to 6. Next game here against Columbus Friday night.
Harry Cooper, Los Angeles pro, captured the Salt Lake City Open title at Salt Lake Country Club finishing 5 under par after 72 holes. Glenn Dutra, Del Monte, and Von Elm each contended as Cooper led from start to finish despite a late challenge.
National pro gridiron results list New York Giants 25 over a team, Packers 19, Philadelphia 23, with various names garbled. Readers see scores and partial team mentions across the day’s results in this brief roundup.
Lally of San Antonio won the driving contest at Olmos municipal driving course Sunday with an average 176 yards. Only two drives were in bounds yet his average topped the field and he received an award of 310 dollars. Jesse Wemon led amateurs. Youns headed the women's event with 113 yards. Next Sunday pro Pete Karres will begin endurance driving, aiming to drive on average 800 yards per drive up to 1000 trials.
The St Anthonys junior team secured their third straight win in January 2015 on the college gridiron. Arrangements noted players Butler Burns and Woodinwin. awards were given to Ter and Mettuskey as top performers.
Pinko Vitla reports Whitney back in winter plans after a stormy departure to Cuba where major league stars speculate on a possible Chicago Cubs deal. Whitney, a Philadelphia Nationals target, posted strong 1920 stats and drew 2,000 attendance at a Cuban exhibition.
St Marys College defeated Gonzaga Bulldogs in a Sunday contest in California. The game drew a crowd around twenty thousand, with St Marys advancing behind strong plays from Massel and Hye Gonzaga.
Clarence Brogius, 40, a race trainer in Chicago, died in hospital after a runaway horse crushed him while being fed. He was knocked against a gate, breaking several ribs and injuring his collarbone. The incident occurred at the stable where the horse had broken away from its handler.
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