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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1930

Page

10

Flying Frog Dominates Texas Track Meet In Fort Worth

Dallas reporter Gayle Talbot Jr. notes Cyrus Lelands improved sprinting form at the Fort Worth meet where Flying Frog leaped ahead of Claude Bracey in the 100 and edged Bracey in the 220. Lelands time matched the world record for the century and surpassed Bracey in the furlong, with wind and soggy track boosting the achievement.

Gayle Talbot JR Dallas Cyrus Lalani Flying Frog Claude Bracey Fort Worth Bracey Lelood Edie Tolan Dash Ater LeVand Jack Elder Notre Dame New York Leland Austin Philadelphia Cyrue Cyrum Perboyig

Bulldogging Mark Falls at Southwest Exposition

Fort Worth, March 17 07 Babe Roberta of Bert Woerth set a new world record in bilitogging chalked up to his credit today as thousands left the Southwest Exposition and Fat Stock Show after a day of entertainment and rodeo events. Attendance officials expected a new record though checks were not complete. Night rodeo performances featured a 4. to 4. acconila era record by Slim Caskey. Jack Kerachee of Glendale Ark. won a race in 16 seconds. Trains carried blooded livestock home as the thirty fourth annual show closed with Midnight the undefeated black horse slated for departure.

Fort Worth Babe Roberta Bert Woerth Matthew John A. Davis Hobectx Acconila Morita Jack Kerachee Glendale Ark Bronen MfcCarty-Miiatt Outlaw Boraca

Butler Star Heads to Texan Relays in Austin

Butler University enters a strong contingent for the Texan Relays in Austin on March 28. Bert Nelson and Arthur Phillips lead Butler’s entries, with teams in the two mile relay four mile relay and medley relay. Indiana entrants include E Allen Brock C Jones R Jones H Huner F Roilatey T Slater Nelson I Civaks and Tlesh Mearns.

E. Allen Brock C. Jones R. Jones H. Iniler F. Roilatey 0. Tat Lert Nelson I. Civaks Tlesh Mearns Ray Urhaen

Cut shot advice from Horry Cruichshank 1928 winner

The article explains a cut shot and its effect on the ball. Cruichshank advises a slightly advanced right foot and a consistent grip, with an upright backswing. Striking the ball places more of the right shoulder in, imparting rightward spin that curves the ball.

Horry Cruichshank Utd Westbury Metropolitan P. G Weatohetter Associated Editora Tac

Rattler Nine in Workout for 1990 Team

St Marys Ratters, under Coach Irvin, hold Monday practice at the University diamond as they prepare for a 1990 season. Key returnees include Joe Christy at first base with filled roles by Kells and Will, while Manny and Hog Nelson handle infield duties and Fred Tikes is a catcher. Banquet guests and speeches followed the noon event, with Father Rabe and Brother Black among those saluting the team’s progress and the coach’s leadership.

Boveau Irvin St. Marya Tatters University Trvin Joe Christy Fir Nucleus Neststa Will Kells Chitl Manny Hog Nelson Mansis University Ratther Bagkel Halt Gine Meg Schoal Daehne Lowe Blackburn Exastinut Christy Keller O'Loole Stein Wendler Rabe Bones’ Irvin John Black Albert Hollinger Weather Michael Tlallie Thein Koneh Chief Munny Earl Tadwix Frank Father Rabe Hack Irvin Cartwrlent Gittinger Dowine Hol- Linger Mire Vevin Ares Cartwright Mya Brother Black Ootasian Pather Rabe

New York Swimmers Lead at AAU Indoor Meet

New York women led the National AAU indoor championships by 13 1 2 points with final events upcoming. Crystal Swimming Club of Seattle settled second as Minnesota Athletic Club of Chicago and Los Angeles club trailed, while top performances included world record attempts and Madigan’s third record in the meet.

Miami Twach Fla Pi—Thy New York Crystal Swimming Club Vat Nseattl Lone Cane Tealant Teyervald Helene Marison Ivan Miinoia Athletic Club Chicago Minn Madigan Areaas Mans Dase Kerinda Elance Flolin Aix

Logan Making 5 A Debut On Mat

Promoter Ralph Homoonda announces Eveir main event wrestling in a three fall match featuring Oreste Vadalfi versus Waller Lopan, a newcomer from Omabs Neb, with John Kileniz and Toby Myers supporting. Debuts include Tenkan middleweight Parelli and a new entrant to one fall bout as the undercard.

John Kileniz Toby Myers Eveir Bork Sam Houston Oreste Vadalfi Waller Lopan Omabs Neb Ralph Homoonda Stonday Wee Parelli Chmpion Eelected

Amateur Baseball League Notes Prominent Teams Schedule

The Spalding Rensory meets Peanock Military academy Wednesday afternoon with a morning practice at Lions Field. Team members include Magnan Williams Gourley Gonzales Obriotti Thomas and others. Junior league representatives must attend the American Legion Junior Baseball meeting Sunday night at the city hall. The Botur ot Baseball league meets Wednesday evening, and City Baseball league plans its first meeting Monday night at Main avenue. Southwest Britishic Hanes missed Carmen's Union but seek a 4 pm game Wednesday at Riverside.

Spalding Rensory Peanock Military Academy Lions Firm Magnan Williams. Gourley Mr. Gonzales Outerside Garcia J. Obriotti A. Obriotti Thomas Conwas Wollshobl Harrie G. Gonzales B. Garr L. Gary Werp Carries Fessler Surtees Salac American Legion John Hansard City Baseball League Jloemer Main Avenue Carmen Union Riverside Neck Allee’ Neal Fairbanks Avenue Mission

Evans Bowling Winners Report From Local Event

The Elk club hosted a large two day bowling tournament with top performances in the tenpin divisions. Notable results include Retoh Kixoh Glin winning top money in the tengin division and Geabharat taking second in the alleys with strong scores, while Ghardie Heleck and Hereck posted solid showings. Prize details list Ralph Nixon and others among the top finishers. funds benefited a local charity and a meeting at the Plast club was planned to review the event and future activities.

Evans Retoh Kixoh Glin Deroeet Geabharat Ghardie Heleck Brite Grysard Wib Hereck Herod Oiex Fhilerd Atiar Cher Apa F. A. Rynera Ralph Nixon Hun Drelbroat Bighorn Charil Ieleck Ht. Gebhardt Ne Olasere Brenham Wan Guma Eh Toys Macey Teo Stellann Wan Tuck Delvenl Vie Ant Kota Mk Ot Peioek Gon Plast Club X Cherk

Hollywood Language Plans for Foreign Versions of Metro Pictures

A Santa Fe report describes Universal and Metro Goldwyn Mayer expanding foreign language releases. Monsier Le Vox leads a plan where English films are remade in French Spanish German and Italian with different casts. Notables like Hal Roach will direct in other languages and many stars may be missing as Universal City studios reopen after a shutdown.

Squella Parsons Leiversal Berview Malton Picture Faitor Univeren Service, Inc Hollywood Niless Santa FE Willy Milton Merto- Goldwyn-Mayer Monsieur le Vox Willard Mack Gilbert Plan United Artists Monsieur le Fox Hal Roach Universal City Studios John Boles Mary Nolan Lupe Velez Jeanette Loff Merna Kennedy Barbara X. Kent Robert Elle Trout Kansas Dudley Diggs Theater Guild Minde Bir Dudley Digge Jean George KK George Vauceville Chicago Nils Asther Palace Lits Cres Chaplain Jaina Sy Hartlett Nld Tantom Ax Observer Mary Universal Mary Hi En K. Morris Utage Atats Ander Lil Metro- Goldwyn + Magger Loeheen Chaves Kellog Tim Vaudevile Paul Whiteman William Soster Lara Ta Mante Harry Pollard Jack GilberCe Jack Kenneth Thomson First National

Brackenridge Harlandale Track Meet Concludes Delayed

Poor weather extends a Brackenridge Harlandale track meet with sprint events held Friday and field events postponed to Tuesday. Despite rain, organizers plan to complete the meet at Junwele Field with the Eagles reportedly leading the tally.

Brackenridge Junwle Field Plana

Hagen and Kirkwood Win in Australia

Walter Hagen and Joe Kirkwood, touring Australia, won a four ball match at the Royal Melbourne course finishing three up with one to play. Lefevre, the Avustralian Open champion in 1921, was part of the local opposition. Also notes that basketball league season closes with a meeting at 7:80 Wednesday night at Treadway Sporting Goods.

Melbourne Australia Walter Hagen Joe, Kirkwood Lefevre Jupp Hoyal Lefevre Geal Basketeers Treadway Sporting Gooda Company

San Antonio Aces Win Tight Texas Classic Final

report on the Texas state basketball classic in San Antonio noting Schepp’s Aces as champions amid a tense final. crowd excitement rose as players from Texas and Mexico faced varied styles of play and critics called for better sportsmanship. Virgil Winters led the Bike into Mexico and the piece discusses American and Mexican press reactions and regional tensions.

San Antonio Ahs Virgil Winters Mexico Frijeles

Indoor national AAU meet closes eastern season at MSG

New York reports the eastern indoor beach season ends Tuesday with the National AAU championships at Madison Square Garden. The event is billed as one of the finest meets on the program, featuring notable competitors and public interest in track and field history.

New York Madison Square Garden

Cowdin's Team Triumphs in Polo Cup Clash

In Del Month California on March 17 Whites defeated Blues 13 to 8 in a polo match led by famed New York poloist I. Chrever Comin. Evens scored for the Blues.

Cowdin Calif I. Chrever Comin New York Blues

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