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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1930

Page

17

Storm brewing over new football shift at Notre Dame

The article reports growing unrest among college programs over the football shift rule favored by Notre Dame and Rockne. It notes potential protests from Purdue Minnesota Stanford and others, with Knute Rockne seen as a possible leader of any movement while critics argue the committee overhauled the shift too late.

Notre Dame Pacific Coast Georgia Villanova Purdue Middle West Steenccesa Georgetown Rockne Jimmy Phelan Northwest Minnesota Annd Knute Rockne Glenn Warner Stanford Rales

Loughran Loses To Schaaf In Notable Bout

In a heated heavyweight clash Vinie Schaaf defeats Tom Loughran by split decision after a hard fought exchange that left both fighters bleeding. The crowd clashed with officials as the verdict sparked immediate post fight unrest amid claims Loughran deserved the win.

Privadesphila Ton Loughean Vinie Schaaf Boston Schane Cefcern Lee Avent Nga Loughran Nchnaf Testun Hoxton Toughenn Sehunt Mane Hord Hinwa

Missouri Valley Track Meet Shift To Grinnell College

Grinnell Iowa April 20 announcement by J C Truesdale Grinnell College athletics director that the Missouri Valley conference track meet will move from Creighton University Omaha to Grinnell College for May 25 and 24. No official notice issued yet but valley members voted to host locally due to Creighton University scheduling conflicts with spring media events and student attendance.

Grinnell Iowa Creighton University Onahe Grinnell College J.C. Truesdale Alley Loop Creighton Cevern Apring Uaubn Truesvile Smid

This Would Set Ruth Up In Business

Chicago fans cheer home-run outbursts by the Cubs as a waterman firm offers a wrist award for each big drive in Cubs or White Sox parks. Gabby Hartnett hit one yesterday, leaving the firm in debt twice, with Wheeler Charlis Hoot- in the mix.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Cubs White Sox Gabby Hartnelt Gale Chiff Heathvote Witeler Charlis

Toledo lands U S Open Cole Toledo Lands U S Open

New York April 29 The national open golf championship for IMSL has been awarded to Wie In serness club Toledo Ohio The dates will be announced later.

New York Wie Inserness Club Toledo Ohio

Women's golf par likely to be lowered in 1931

Chicago report notes the Women s Western Golf association may reduce par for holes with the new standards set to take effect January 1, 1931. If adopted, minimum par for a hole would be five, down from six, with current par three and four holes adjusted accordingly. Independence Kansas reports officials announcing relaunch of the team with Clyde Eke as right fielder and Ray Neulty joining from Muskogee, who trained with the Chicago White Sox in spring.

Chicago Cwarley Locke Independence Kan Independence Western Association Charles Eke Cielder Ray Neulty Muskogee Chicago White Sox

City Field Day Climaxes Boys Week Activities

City field day will close Boys Week in San Antonio with events for ages 9 to 17. About 2000 participants expected. reg opens 9 AM with races, base ball, tennis, swimming, track, and other contests at San Pedro Park and city facilities.

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Yancey girls play in state net meet

Grace Santiatt and Malinda Muennink will represent Yancey High in the state girls tennis doubles at Austin May 2. The team advanced by defeating the Cibolo in San Antonio and reached semifinal play before losses. Hodges scored as the team heads to Austin Thursday evening.

Yanuly Texas

Chocolates Money Held After Cuban Featherweight Bout

Toronto officials of the Ontario Athletic and Boxing Commission held up Kid Chocolate's purse after a 10 round featherweight bout with Johnny Erickson of New York. Referee Lou Marsh declined to vote on the decision, citing concerns over Chocolate's earlier performances.

Toronto Ontario Athletic and Boxing Commission Kid Chocolate Nae Reaull Eliewtig Johnny Bricksin New York Chocolate Lou Marsh Erickson Thoron Neferen Marsh Twig Guiterrey Counds Guiterrea Gall Tans

Cannon's Ball Team Wins School Honors Mission

The Mi Walveiant Hagles led by Rely Cannon, ex Finnekenvilige star, won the senior high school district championship at Mission with a two-game sweep over Harlingen High School. First game Mission 7 to 1, second game Mission won by a similar margin. Cannon, praised for coaching, has built a strong Eagles program and will coach Mixston next season.

Cannon Mission Texas Mi Walveiant Hagles Finnekenvilige High School San Ane Fain Daschal Harlingen High School Chamtions Cameron Payer Ay Mission Harlingen Wil Homcore Af Ff M Dion Heen Sucessfil Hin Engler Hidalga Palie Rierandy Mixston Montor Eagles

MACKEREL FISHERMEN FIND SPORT CLASSY

Mackerel fishermen report a classy season with standout catches and optimism for the coming week. Quotes from T Ty Cline and fellow anglers highlight growing skill and steady effort amid seasonal tides at Cornus Chriath.

Extraordinary Soprano Farinelli Dominated Era

Yesterday's Explanations recount Carlo Broschi Farinelli born 1706 Naples as the most extraordinary soprano ever. The boy sang in ecclesiastical choirs and stunned London in 1735. his fame reached Spain with King Philip V, reportedly singing for a decade, with claims of seven to eight more notes than a normal voice.

Carlo Broschi Farinelli Naples Italy London Spain Philip V

Night Baseball Lights Spark Western League Trial

Des Moines and Wichita clubs spark a 42 million candlepower night game experiment in the Western League. Officials see it as a major test for minor leagues with attendance implications, featuring Lee Keyser and commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis among expected attendees. Independent reports note Muskogee’s win in a Western Association opener and San Antonio preparing to host Kansas City in a three game set under lights.

Des Moines Tews Wichita Dyn Mass Engineems Les Moines Lee Keyser Dex Moines Club Menor Mintr Keyser Kenesaw Mountain Talls Com San Antonio San Antonio Rinck Indians Kansas City Monarchs

Washington Fans Seek Series Tickets Early

Washington fans push to buy world series tickets as reservations flood Washington hall club. More than a dozen requests logged today, Walter John’s Inn noted seven reservations overnight. Officials unsure how to proceed amid high demand.

Washington Washington Hall World Serles Walter John's Inn

Dempsey Undergoing Thorough Mayo Clinic Examination

Rochester Mayo Clinic today conducted a thorough examination on former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey after his arrival last night. Officials indicated the tests would determine if surgery is needed as part of an overall medical overhaul.

Rochester Minn Jack Dempsey Mayo Brothers’ Clinic Ito Dempsey

John Levi Signs With St Joe Team In Kansas

John Levi, ex Ilaskell athlete and coach, signs with St. Joe team in Kansas. Formerly with Topeka Lenin in the Western League, he transfers amid changes involving the Cavs and Cardinals franchise, heading to Denver for travel ahead of the season.

John Levi ST. Joe Lawuenul Kans Ilaskell Athletic Tudian School Francsia St. Keng

Survey of athletics will start in May

Austin April 20 An athletics survey covering all Texas colleges and universities will begin about May 1, as announced by Dr Daniel A Venick president of the Southwest conference.

Austin Texas Association of Texas Colleges Waee Daniel A. Venick Southwest Confertue

Cette's Soccer Team Wins French Laurels at Colomers Stadium

Cettes soccer team claims the French laurels at Colomers Stadium Paris by defeating the Racing Club of Paris 2 to 1 before a crowd of 50,000. The event is noted in a chaotic, partially garbled report referencing tennis disruptions and broader sports context.

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