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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1930

Page

4

Texan Tennis Star Barnes Surges to San Antonio Meet Glory

Trace Barnes, a Texas University tennis standout, shatters rivals at the San Antonio midwinter invitation meeting. He defeats top Americans like Johnny Dare to reach Saturday semifinals, while partner Berkeley Bell wins the national intercolliegiate doubles, as Doeb struggles with a minor injury and does not offer an alibi.

Trace Barnes Texac University Imho Hag Dee Ib San Antonio Barnes Vf Fet Barris Ting Bell Berkeley An Antonio Titer Wilmer Texas ‘University Europe Awiobledon Eal Davie Hen Go Jimmy Quick Dallas Doeg Hin Dotg Arthur 00 Col Wait C. Johnson John Doeg Ben Gorebakoff Bruce Barner Berkeley Moll WH Camwell Austin Veter Wilmer Allison J.J Gorchakoff Quick Sanders Dall & 68 Beelirson Johnson Leon Welthall

Young World Speed Skating Champion Dies in New York

Ches ter Hing Cole aged 17, world junior speed skating champion, died at St Giles hospital from an infection linked to an injury from a Madison Square Garden competition. Born in Sackville New Brunswick he held Canadian junior and intermediate titles as well as the Middle Atlantic intermediate championship. Bodv will be taken to Backyills for burial.

New York Chester Hing Cole St. Giles Hospital Madisoon Square Garten Sackville New Brunswick

Former champ Lewin defeats Daviscourt in headline bout

Ex champion Lewin defeated opponent in a headline wrestling match last night in Ton Angelia. Other results include Mennise of Bhrevenorr winning over Adurec, with Gazediog noted in the evening action.

Boxing Bout Upsets and Decisions Across Cities

A string of boxing results shows multiple bouts decided by points and fouls across venues in Toronto Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh and other cities. Notable outcomes include Kid Ray defeating Jenny Baie for junior lightweight status, and Harri Fh Broodtsa and Spuy Myers both outpointed in their matches as contest results roll in from coast to coast.

Fon Toronto Damary Hulletty Toren Les Kid Ray Moneal Jackie Phillips Jock Purvis Indianapolis Bouton Sammy Fuller Boston Jenny Baie Philadelphia Coow-titie Chicago Cire Chaniain Col. Tever Harri Broodtsa Seer Spuy Myers Voeateia Taahe George Hue Teafton Kneelert Zeit Atice Cring Rockwood Sib

Floating keg and cryptic letters puzzle item

A fragmentary copy describes a floating keg opposite Theara Del Fuego with each sip collecting post letters by it. An unclear rotation and miscellaneous words hint at a cryptic puzzle involving names and directions, but the readable text is disjoint and lacks concrete events or figures.

Theara del Fuego

Houston Golf Scores Surf to Be Low at Open

In the second day of Houston's $25 Open golf tournament players posted low scores with a record pace from yesterday. Top rounds included 71s and 72s in the pro qualifier as two teams posted under par while others struggled with gusty conditions and rough greens.

Houston Shige Tovlas Teo Yale Woal Lonn Field Joe Greene Janinr Mtate Q Feng Wes Woo Hest Lal Weurss

Ed Walsh's Two Sons Reach Major Leagues

New York reports another Walsh son joining the majors. Robert Walsh, 22, six feet four, tipped the beam at 206 points and signed with the New York Yankees. Ted Sage is noted in a contrasting Notre Dame tale.

New York Fal Walsh Robert Fa Walntt New York Yankeen Hin Wrother Rd Waten Trbbue Ted Sage University of Notre Wash

Al Brown Faces New York Ring Title Challenge

Al Brown is set to defend his bantamweight crown tonight in New York against challenger Trewn. The match reportedly features a tense buildup with Panama and New York factions stirring interest. promoters insist Brown remains the favorite despite a strong rival, signaling a pivotal title defense in the metropolitan arena.

AL Brown New York Mim Panama Teete Isbang Lritkeon Trewn Etake New Yorotate Buntosoweight Ehavigunn

Fragmented Explanations and Odd Anecdotes From Past Issues

A jumble of aged items cites a Mr Lucian with 33 children and a motto urging marrying young with many offspring. It also mentions Edward Toomer of New Forest espionage, a pig tale, an ice cure note, and a California engineer describing piston heat effects.

Bobcats Sweep Howard Payne In Tight clash

In San Marcos Vera Feb 4 the Bobcats of Han Marcon Tearkera defeated Howard Payne College Westonianzerd 22 to 0. A rough crowd filled the stands as Shanda WiseL and Cariale Les Brandtibe led scoring efforts while Yellowjackets faced late fouls and tight defense.

SAN Marcos Vera Han Marcon Tearkera College Bobooty Howant Payne College Yellowjerkens Maxim Koran Yellowjackets Turing

Walker Fight May Be Held In Detroit Amid NBA Hesitation

Chicago Feb 8 Heatty Montieth matchmaker for the Ola pin arena Detroit says he hopes to stage the Walker vs Lomehi bout in Detroit pending NBA approval. NBA refused the match due to Walker’s suspension. Montieth consulted Maj Gen John Clinnin chairman of the Bi nola commission and the Inter urged Walker to appeal for a hearing to lift the suspension.

Chicago Heatty Montieth Olaspin Detroit Hexing Areccinsion Mickar Walker Leo Lomehi N. B.A Linais Montieth Maj John ¥. Clinnin Vbainman Binola Comialenion Xénterdes The Intler

Wrestler Seeks Welterweight Title Chance After Narrow Loss

Cincinnati report notes a wrestler named for a shot at the welterweight title following a close defeat to Paarelil, with mention of freekiva and La two atrmisbt. Officials from the National Bering commission are monitoring eligibility as training continues.

Cincinnati Fel Ho Anes Tuntingtun I Way Bering

City Y Triangles Clash Army Y Squadron for Bi-District Berth

City Y Triangles, led by Harry Hamilton, face Army Y Squadron in a key league game. A win would secure a bi-district contest with Temple, with the winner advancing to the Dallas state basketball meet.

Harry Uamilton Ymg.a Cegeca Temple Dallas Atafe M.C. A

Cotter Nad Over Kid Goldstein In Bix Vainda Match

On Friday night at the Hailront arena in Bix Vainda two rounds of bare knockdowns followed. Mere Cotter won a decision over Robert Kit Goldstein in the feature bout. Marvin Monesa drew Paul Vacques in four rounds. Rennie Rodriguez edged Feliz Gonzalez in a hard five round bout as Gonzalez absorbed Rodriguez's right hand.

Knoekuwor Mere Cotter Robert Kit Goldstein Ammker Marvin Monesa Paul Vacques Rennie Rodriguez Feliz Gonzalez Gonzalez Rodriguez

Voter and ball player awarded damages in collision case

In county court today Elmer Yater of McKeeanom and associated parties sought damages of 8257.05 after a September collision between a Minneapote American team member and an Armour truck. The case lists involved drivers and witnesses and centers on injuries from the auto truck accident.

Columbuk Chin Elmer BE McKeeanom

Lanier A Quintet Beats Twain Boys in Close Match

Lanier A quintet defeats Mark Twain in a junior basketball clash. Claws by Remon Herrera and Sidney Tanier propel Lanier past Twain as they claim a hard fought win in the league competition.

Lanier TWAIN Remon Herrera Sidney Tanier Bankie Hall Lemig Mark Twain Cayern Frolay Atte Sroin Thin Wag Atralgbe

Loss Knocks Out Texas as Mustangs Triumph in Overtime

Dallas reports a rough Texas game as Texas loses to Methodist 25 to 22 on the Methodist court. The longhorns miss a chance to top the conference standings with Arkansas. Bill Skeeters leads Methodist with the final bucket in overtime, in a game that kept fans hopeful for a Texas rebound.

Dallas University of Texas Methodist University of Arkansas Arona Mustangs Texas Lange Horns Bill Skeeters

College and Conference Basketball Scores Across States

A scrambled list of college basketball results from various campuses and towns. Notable scores include Concordia 43 over St Johns, Oklahoma State 66, Washington 98, and Kansas leagues showing Drake 1 and Emporia 94. The fragmentary report names teams such as Otterbein, Grinnell, and Northwest Missouri along with multiple teacher colleges and state universities.

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Robinson Sparkles In Skating Events

In Ottawa on February 8 Robinson Sparkles by winning two of three events at the Canadian national championships. The Toronto skater defeated Irving Jaffee of New York during the opening day amid tight lanes and strong performances. In Lawrence Kansas Feb 8 Jim Banech and Rub Thoravon of Kansas University basketball are ruled out for Monday as KC athletics director Allen revamps the Kansas lineup.

Ottawa Ont Robin Won Toronto Robinson Irving Jaffee New York United States Atahe Lawrence Kan Jim Banech Rub Thoravon Kansak University Nea Allen Kansan Riamech Kansan Aggion Phomgon Bre

Latzo and Johnson Meet in New York Ring Clash

Latzo Vs Johnson set for a 10 round light heavy bout at Madison Square in New York. Fels is a former welterweight champ stepping up to face Ladry Johnson in Chicago style venue. In a late blow Latzo suffers jaw fracture after a failed comeback attempt.

Latzo Johnson WEW York Fels Tete Katzo Ladry Johnson Heng-Bheng Chicaxo Negro Madinon Square Achen Vebrune Jnsadl

White's Comeback Sanctioned

CHICAGO, Fe, 4-4- Charlie White, 27, years old i1 years retired from the prize Hog, apparently so verlous adout making a comeback effort. White, whose famous Ieft hook came within secunds of winning him the world Iightweight cham: Monado from Benny Leotard in 1920, has been granted x bos ers eone by the Tingle state athletic commission and may markable return in a six-roundt bout on Promoter ad Demp sey's Card at the Coliseum Ped- Tw o Commission physician, who examined White oalt he is In excellent condition. He weighed (48 pounds, 10 "pounds 'more than the lghtweight dtyman Unt Ib when he was campaigning as a headliner.

Chicago Charlie White Adout White Monado Benny Leotard Tingle State Athletic Commission Ad Dempsey Coliseum

Harlandale Edges Alamo Heights In Tight County Final

Harlandale beat Alamo Heights 22 to 21 in a close county title clash at Harlandale gym. Wiggins sank the decisive free throw with seconds left after a late foul, reversing earlier results as Alamo Heights suffered their first county loss. Alamo Heights, next scheduled to play Peacock. Harlandale to face St Mary’s later tonight.

Alamo Heights Harlandale Texac Eau Afule Wiggins Brads Lelani Wilkins Alamo Weighia Teonie Heinlets Haaulale Keeling Alamo Kame Gracken Tidge Moodley Peacock Wonllawaake Tarlondale Renekeneidge

Liberty Loses Radio Shoot In Close Match

Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club loses by one point in a Friday radio shoot against Wayston’s five man team, total 490. Houston area shooters tied with Cleveland bound teams and Ninth Infantry, with scores listed for Houaton Parren, Deookahire, Chelf, Lipscomb, Moore, and others across a 20 shot, 75 yard event.

Liberty Pistol Houston Ely Wayston Liberty Liberty Club Cleveland Infantry Seoree Houaton Parren Deookahire Chelf Lipscomb jHoore Mwhorry Club Reent Thompson Ina Marin Nivea Cota TS Yardy

Miss Cairns Wins Women's Golf Meet

The ladies golf association weekly handicap tournament at Crackenridge course was won by Miss Lucille Cairns with a net score of 45 46 01. Mrs Charles Winter placed second with a net 42 and a total of DH. The next tournament is scheduled for 1 o'clock next Wednesday at the Man Antade Gychi course.

Ladies’ Golf Association Crackenridge Lucille Cairns Charles Vwinter Lake II O'Ctick

Main and Buttons Contest Called Off at Fapenillon Grounds

The Saturday afternoon event between Main Avenue High School and Bt. Mary's Academy at Kehedutoy has been cancelled because coach Harry Hareilton of the Batts will be out of the city.

Main Avenue Nigh School Bt. Mary's Academy Kehedutoy Fapenillon Grounds Harry Hareilton The Batts

Man Upsets Lanier In City High School Tilt

Lanier, led by Trevino and Varria, grips a 14-7 edge early butMain Avenue Buffaloes rally behind Hamilton and Farias to win 33-24. Hel Hed highlights defense and scoring, while Lanier faces a deciding game next Friday amid Kinuser ineligibility.

Wright Riley Wold Sidsey Lanier Vocational Harry Hamilton Main Avenue Buffalo Five Kinuser Laniara Lanier Cagere Buffs Riley Lanier Farias Aldelices Boaker Mhotr Heichardt Gourd Bridex Crimson Bradford Mog Hin Piasing Cutter Horria Lanier Banketeers Ning Pointe Mendoza Trevine Tanewpe Mein Asenns Lanter Mahavler Santer Pole Varrle Trevino Ane Farina Livingston

Yellowjackets Aim for 21st Win at Home Court

The Yellowjackets seek their 21st win of the season as they host Idea Club at home. The game starts at 8 o'clock in the Indoor Court, with Dr. Anthony’s College Yellowpack leading the lineup.

Yellowjackets Dr. Anthony's College Yellowpack Rth Calltgn Indoo Court Idea Club

St Mary's Rattlers Battle Seguin Lutherans Bulldogs

Marys University team faces Seguin Lutherans Bulldogs in a base Ketball clash. Rattlers strive for win as Seguin counters with strong defense and key players.

ST. Mary's Rattlers Seguin Lutherans He Mary's University Rattern Noguin Batorday Mbert Seguis Luthern Collere Bulldoga

Dutch Carter Named Brooklyn Peacemaker in Club

Walter T. Dutch Carter, famed Yale pitcher, was chosen as director of the Brooklyn National League club to balance power among factions. Carter, allied with the Hobingow group, is expected to steer the team amid internal battles dating to club owner Charles I. Ebblette's death, with former chief justice Bang Hughes also connected to the law firm backing Carter.

New York Peare and Harmony Jeffarey Brooklyn Walter T Carter Yale Witling So Lee John Heyder Tifle Lrooklyn Club Carter Holts Old Holinson and McKeever Volt Ebbete Deiie Wilbert F. Hobingow Ser Keever Charlen I. Ebbtte Mr. Herder Carterne Negeret Brothermaw Charley Bang Hughes Mee United States Carterina Law Flo Hagher Havehold Trooklyn Toneh

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