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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1929
Page
9
The Associated Press announces the appointment of Gayle Talbot Bey Sor Pheee as state sport editor for Texas. A longtime journalist with extensive experience in school sports and amateur baseball, he joins The San Antonio Lightaporte stall and comes from the AP Dallas bureau.
A flurry of home runs swept the league with George Harper leading the pace for the Braves and Gehrig powering the Yankees. Joe String delivered a pinch hit as Brooklyn defeated New York while Mize and Vance blanked the Giants.
Strickland, Heights High veteran coach, resigns effective end of school year after a tenure marked by conflicts and tensions. Principal Howard says no replacement named. Strickland may seek new opportunities in education or sports. He has ties to Waco and San Antonio area and plans to consider future ventures.
A fragmented report lists athletes and results from a cross country or track event. Names include Washington, Schuble, Detrokt, and Davis with scattered scores and placements. The piece mentions national standings and a total team score, reflecting a period newspaper summary of a regional event.
In Houston on May 1 the Air Carpy Training Center quartet edged the Perk Sum Houston polo team by a nose in the Houston Tidings and Polo Club’s fifty fifth annual Clinton meet elimination. The consolation game featured Houston Yellowjackets defeating Abilene 0 to 8 after a tense, hard fought battle.
Pumisugansan reports a tense game where Shade Shades Cuban ties the score as fans cheered. The official decision drew a crowd's reaction, with Shade displaying resilience and the Cuban side pressing for a win. Coast League standings show Hollywood leading with Allegion and San Francisco close behind.
A extracurricular report notes Beante Stirc resigning from an athletic post at Alamo Heights High School. The former coach or administrator leaves duties, with details about upcoming transitions and school sports impact indicated in brief local coverage.
Millick Missouri May 1. Pyles mining boys sift the last miles toward Joplin before heading into Oklahoma. The caravan, led by Tor night they rest on the Missouri River banks, competed near five hours, as Gatekeeper Gasagzi from Southampton, England, led a sprint with Johnny Selo Vasnak. Gardner, hampered by shin splints, faded from the field while Simpson of New York tied for sixth with Bala.
Sweden's heavyweight champion Tutry Lersson has received an invitation from Chicago to engage with Norwegian pugilist Von Point. Pantini and Tiske are not listed as possible opponents. Persson recently tainted the German, Guchrive, and sent the French man Grisel a note.
A muddled game narrative describes Buff twirling a strong pitching effort for Gaffney, with lines on Brackenridge Bagley and McMunn’s squad. the Cadets of Lexus Military Institute dominate, holding Brackenridge and clinching early, as Gaffney suffers a two-hit loss amid multiple errors and walks.
Fort Worth May 1. Abbreviated IAA schedule shows 10 game slate for 1929 Clemson? Christian University. Five games in Fort Worth and a September 21 possible addition. Conference tally includes five, three hosted in Fort Worth. Notable matches include Linniel Baker at Perry Worth, Simmons at Breckenridge, Centennary at Shreveport, North Texas Teacher at Fort Worth, and SMU at Fort Worth. Loyola Chicago football appraisals also noted for next season.
Natshopur and Voltear lead West hopes for Churchill Downs Derby. Bevet, backing from Equinex Press, notes Voltear’s strong workouts and Virginia-origin pedigree. Chesapeake Stakes winner Dixiana candidate headlines interest as Laverne Fator, top NY rider, lifts riding count at Jamaica tracks.
A chaotic recap of Texas League action with Waco Cubs, Shreveport, and Houston clash notes. Rich with team nicknames and player mentions, the item highlights Payne, Dockerby, Myers, and McClanahan amid a tense chase for top spots and openers against Waco and others.
In a weekend of mixed results, teams struggled to close out games as high scores surfaced. Highlights included the Ultrien Tatl Tenders, led by Nixon, overpowering opponents with strong marks, while the Commercial League saw Clark Yotato Chir and others clash in a tight series with decisive breaks. Alamo Ladies upset Turner Indies at Columbus alleys, led by Mrs. Oscar Geriich, marking a notable victory in regional play.
Reported bouts feature Brooks Looper and Kid Blinn against Elvd Instily for Loropada at Mercere and Anthony Simpson drawing with Duke Rae met of Work Worth. Other matches include Ray Mackay jaw injury, Jack Doss of Temple facing Inkes, and Sep Garrett vs Brooke Hooper in Beaumont on May 10 as Lone Atan League notes.
In Cuero, May LI, a pitcher named Verord Gardin Iupe sparked a record by a Cuero Gobblers fielder who made all three outs in one frame. The game featured a late rally by Vlach Gobbilers scoring twenty runs as a standout Cuero shortstop Thomas contributed three outs and helped seal the victory. Meanwhile in New Orleans on May 1, the Southern Amateur Association track meet highlighted Lin Mae and Pineville action, with civil union announcements noted.
Noted baseball scout Daniel William Long, longtime associate of Charles Comickoy, owner of the Chicago White Sox, died in San Avuelio California after his train wheels were crushed while crossing tracks. He had recently returned from San Francisco, and was a prominent figure in Pacific Coast baseball circles. Reports mention connections to Frank Chines and Dusty Lewis, with references to league standings and teams including Western League and International League locales.
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