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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1930
Page
5
Murrey Grooks, mayor of Bracksoridge park golf course, announced the new No 2 green is complete and will open mid June. Yardage for the short hole increased about 50 yards with the new tee, now set back on the green. Traps around the green are removed to speed play, amid poor generation on weekends at the short second hole.
St. Ed's university stands as the lone Texas conference school fielding a baseball team this year while others shift to other sports. The squad features veteran players led by Harold Dunsing and a strong group of promising youngsters en route to bolstering the Saints roster.
Rochester Centrals clinched the second half championship of the American Professional Basketball league by defeating Paterson 78 to 26 at Mohawk, N Y. The win secured sole possession of the second half crown, with a playoff to decide the league title set for next week between Rochester and Cleveland Inv.
Baylor University defeated Centenary 17 to 4 in a college baseball game in Waco. Reown of Munary hit a homer, and Tike Wilson, a Baylor gridiron man, contributed early.
Richards wins the Southern professional tennis championship final at Palm Beach Tennis Club Worthington on the Royal Poinciana course. Hichnede defeats Heston 9 6 60 7 5 78 in a doubles and singles showcase.
Doeg, a former Stanford standout and top pass rusher, captured the Florida Knat Avingllenis championship in Ormond Beach by defeating Emmet Pare of Darton in straight sets G2 G1 G2.
In Celeste Texas on March 17 the third day of the A U tournament produced semifinalists Seagoville Veleste Athena and Dinimille after competitive play at the hall. Results show strong performances from each team as the field narrows.
Jack Dempsey, in Detroit on vaudeville tour, announced a return to boxing with a May 3 training start. He named England as a placeholder for an early opponent, plans biking and running, and aims for a July or September return if conditioning proves satisfactory. No opponent had been finalized.
Eagle Track athletes win as Peacork Military Academy leads with strong enridgn performances and a 36-32 team victory over the Indians who were missing key scorer Chveley Cas per. Daway and Brynler post standout relay efforts while weather delays push events to Tuesday.
Frigid rain and rough seas halted the planned Friday test on the Ocean Highway. The Sunbeam silver bullet machine awaiting a world straightaway speed record faced delays as drizzly conditions limited practice and performance expectations.
Northwestern favored to win the We Ten charter meet as they aim to break Michigan's string of titles in three straight events. Northwestern headlines nine events with qualifiers while Michigan, a close second, fields contenders in seven. Wisconsin and Minnesota each have three qualifiers, Chicago has none.
New York reports Phil Scott, the English heavyweight, plans to return home after a night at the Majeauicant and Miami stations. He may fight again this side of the Atlantic in June, while scrutiny grows over a disputed decision in the Sharknayght bout and calls for changes in boxing rules.
The Mexico club, local champions, faces Galveston Rages in a state semi final at Garrett Field Sunday afternoon. If Mexico wins, it will meet North Texas champion March 30 for the state title. Amateurs from the San Antonio junior chamber of commerce oversee the winter sports program. Fort Worth hosts North Texas final as Fort Worth and Dallas clubs clash for the championship. Shiket defeats Jing Clink Stock to claim wrestling win in Philadelphia arena.
Fort Worth March 15 The heated rivalry between Leland Texas Christian University sprinters and Claude Bracey Rice Institute Houston continues as they headline 100 and 220 yard dashes at the Southwestern Exposition track meet at TCU Stadium. New records and strong showings expected across university college junior college and seminary divisions amid a large turnout from Southwest schools.
The Texas A&M small bore rifle squad posted a high score during their second firing week. In a dual with the University of Southern California the Aggies totaled 1858 points against 1840 for USC plus higher aggregate in a five man match. Across intercollegiate events with ten teams, A&M accumulated 3077 of 4000. South Dakota State College and University of North Dakota finished second and third. J Betheaancourt of Dallas led Aggies with 374 of 490. Ty Ry Noehman coached by A. Nel Mi bears.
Landis, baseball commissioner, predicts baseball will travel by air planes in the future and that teams could be carried between cities. He cautions that spring results cannot reveal June outcomes and notes interest in the sport remains high.
Virgil Winters and six members of the San Antonio Hik basketball team arrived in San Antonio after a Mexico tour. They went 6-5 in six wins and five defeats, defeating American College of Mexico and the Achanl of Mod icine quintet, then losing to the Diverors before beating them 2a- M4. Winters quotes players and notes Mexico’s advanced athletics and plans to start a new golf training and coaching effort.
Dallas Steers open exhibition season hosting St Paul Saints as Heaumont Exporters, Fort Worth Catalere, and Waco Cubs prep for the opening series. Players like Jokle Ata and Hill Jackson lead drills while newcomers and veterans mix in practice as teams test rosters ahead of Sunday games and upcoming exhibitions.
Washington Senators in display against New Orleans Peliways in Biloxi with Red Barnes strong at bat. manager Walter Johnson oversees yesterday’s performance, opener of pre season exhibition series. Jackie Viola signs to fight Hamilton Jenkins in Denver in April. date to be announced.
Mrs S C Young and Miss Lucille Cairns will represent TrackenTige Pork Course in the state women’s golf association tournament in Texarkana, starting April 28. Cairns won the Friday qualifying round amid rain, with Young scoring 90 7 9 for 89 for three rounds.
Cox of Tellingham Washington defeats Floie Mar ack of Tulsa Oklahoma in a one sided boxing match reported in San Francisco. Other notes mention San Marcos High School relay plans for March 26, Gonzales girls basketball letters awarded, and Texas Christian University football schedule for 1980 with 13 games.
The German Tennis Federation reinstate veteran player Moreh Ja Vaul Tenn after reviewing alleged rule violations. Officials stated the athlete faced professional conduct charges but will resume competition under federation oversight.
Boerne Texas March 15 Doras Chiroy college basketball team defeated San Antonio dropping Hed its first loss of a two game series. The Chiros will face the Greyhounds next in Kosene. Toor was high point leader Tuesday night as Greyhounds prepare for Bi Wits Acox of San Antonio in San Antonio.
The St Paul golf scene gears for a $10,000 open event announced by the Junior Association of Commerce. Plans call for a tournament in August with top players expected to attract strong interest and a county fee structure guiding the event.
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