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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1930
Page
9
Arkansas tops Texas in a hard fought conference clash as SMU splits a weekend series. Texas keeps a share of the lead with a close win over Rice while Arkansas and Texas A&M bolster their title hopes in a crowded SWC race.
Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne shows health improvement after a blood clot in the right leg. He travels with Mrs Rockne and son Jackie toward Florida for recovery and sunshine, stopping briefly in Miami.
A product claim states PODENE powder stops toe itching within 5 to 25 minutes and reduces swelling and blisters by overnight, with complete healing in 3 days. The ad-style wording emphasizes rapid relief and a full recovery timeline. Potential consumers are urged to use the spray for faster results.
In a crowded city lanes scene the Zan Amory Biks upset Stren ywaly and several teams push for top standings. The City Handicaps report notes shifting leaders, key matches at Houston venues, and standout performances by players such as Vallnies and Meyer as teams fight for early-season momentum.
A golfer named Young Thenny Smite tops the leaderboard after a round of 18 holes with a 104 score at a Los Angeles venue. The event features local competitors and continues with the final 18 holes.
Amateurs led by Ed Daley of Wilmington and W H Cos of Colemans place Lie, with George You Klay of Liecrme, joined Tony Catal Island in a damp coast event. Weather conditions affected play as golfers wrestled light rain and wind while scoring tied positions awaited final results.
Somerset high school faces a forfeit threat as health issues hit players amid a crowded Texan county league schedule. The disruption leaves the week’s games reshuffled with South San Antonio dominating multiple nights and leaders like Portland and Alums Heights arranging key showdowns.
San Marcus notes a high tempo pre-season scrimmage where the Bobcats beat Saint Marks and St. Edwards in close showings. Shands shifts lineups nightly with Glober, Brandt and Vin among forwards as guards vary in a grinding schedule. The article highlights Texas teams in the TIAA race and predicts North Texas, West Texas and Abilene Christian as contenders.
Pape, a halfback for the town university football team, admits playing semi pro football with the Dubique Bears in 1929. He used an assumed name, says he did not know it was wrong, and claims no money was received. He plans no reinstatement in the Western Conference and will stay at Town pursuing an athletic coaching career.
St Anthony's college Yellowjackets beat Catholic Community Center 67 51 at the city league college court Sumans 67 to 51 improve to 16 wins. Julian stars with 26 points for his 416 season total in 46 games while Stanley Guerlin and Kippen also contribute scoring.
MOULTON, Toray, Jan 18 The Texas league was announced to sponsor a Class D league in central east Texas. Baseball Commissioner Landis approves. The Texas league would assign men on the sponsored team at season end. Joe Mathes to head the new circuit with members Corsicana Longview Paris Palestine Texarkana Tye Marshall Greenville Mexia.
Coach Claude Kellam plans heavy action for Brackenridge Main Ave Lanier Vocational and junior college games ahead of city championship series. The Eagles face Austin Maroons, Tenbos and San Marcos in upcoming fixtures with school events at Exposition grounds and San Marcos on the schedule.
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