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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1930

Page

4

Thompson Wins World Welterweight Chessplas? Not Fit

Deton Nich May 10.14 reports Thompson defeated Fields in a 15 round world welterweight bout. Thompson absorbed punishment but finished strong, earning $2,500 while Fields received $3,700. Fields mourned the loss as Thompson celebrated his victory on his 48th birthday.

Deteon Nich Young Sack Thompson Dackle Fieids Isst Niebt Seepita Dunkley Jeck Teompeos Telif Jackie F Ir Thortinas Teak Elo MeClzai Thompsons Tuenlar Barang Rosa Thompson

Smith Ties Cotton For Second Place

Smith ties Cotton for second place in a tight golf match as other scores and names appear in a garbled OCR segment. The readable portion notes a pairing and a close finish, with unclear secondary details scattered in the damaged text.

A High Team Keeps Stride In Mission Title Quest

Brackenridge Eagles, led by Coach Puckere, prepare to seal an undefeated run in the interscholastic Daselal championship after a 44-2 victory. Ed Hull to pitch in the first game with Lefty yer to follow if needed. Gora and Garza work inside as Paka and Seors split duties. Cantilla faces defensive scrutiny as the Eagles press toward the title.

Sussion Tesax Mieion Eagles Fridary Kernedy Brackenridge Eagles Eeries Puckere Ed Hull Speelballer Puhka Gora E. Garza Mittinn Acer Paka Seors Bobby Cantilla Ur Brerkenridge

Yesterday's Explanations and Bizarre Feats Recap

Reports detail Johnnie Rieck Wong achieving a figure of one hour and thirty six minutes inverted, including eating and drinking while upside down. The piece notes other odd feats such as Osterwell eating through a cheese wall and camel adaptations to desert sandstorms.

Johnnie Rieck Wong Rieck Mily-sever Hyer Surf Avenue Ozean Park California

Texas League Boxes Highlight Unclear Player Actions

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and actions with missing context. The snippet mentions players or teams like Sune, Treere Joon Beene, Barhties Fareran, and Hardeway, but no clear events, dates, scores, or affiliations to compile a coherent sports summary.

Hardeway

Longhorns and Aggies Duel for Honors

In the Southwest conference track meet at College Station finals were set with Texas and A&M as the main contenders for the championship. Close outcomes in the 22yard low hurdles and 41yard dash boosted both teams as contenders, while schools like Texas Christian University and Rice Institute posted notable qualifiers for future events.

Colege Station Trias University of Texas Aggies Longhorns AL and Slocomb Tartans Texas Mondrick Henry Texas Christian University Oliver Dexan Westerfeldt Harriss Terrell Tracy God 'Bromans Rice Institute Lamkin Leland Téras Cheletian University Claire Bracey Fice Institute Baltimore Tunia Shiller Rexaw University Eerenda Austin Davelin Frazier Sun Antonio

Gallant Fox Derby Prospects Spark Racing Town

Gallant Fox heads to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby after winning the Preakness aspirant field’s attention. The triumph by Crack Brigade shortens odds, with Thames and Cass Brigade close behind as Derby contenders, while Sarde and other Preakness starters eye Pimlico eligibility and future races.

Kawevery Berton JK. L. Ross James Fitz Simmons Willa Woodwerd Thames MM Cass Brigade Sarde Grack Brigade Crack Brigade G. W

Derby Dope and Race Recap From Jamaica and Pimlico

Derby scene features Attoristed Praan and Gallant Fox contending at Pimlico in a mile and three sixteenths race. Ba. T. M. Cassid’s Crack wins second with Michigan Bos Full Dress Gad Prook and Sqwinfield among others. At Jamaica Labor, Rantons-Blable-WWao 3fontana Rachitap ron leads over six furlongs with Crazy Cooe runner-up. Pineville purse at Tamsica sees Hat Broo and Harry Payne Whitney racing money. Capelae wins Str tumong race at Pineville over six furlongs, while Lord Baltimore purse at Pimlico sees Colossal win in 1:13.

Ned Attoristed Praan Gallant Fox Belair Jua Itimlico T. M. Cassids Michigan Bos Full Dress Woolcraft Gad Prook Sqwinfield Labor Rantons - Blable Wwao Crazy Cooe Hat “Broo Harry Payne Whitney Pineville Tamsica Capelae Foreman Pinlicoron Colossal

British Team Wins Bathurst Cup in Court Tennis Victory

London reports Britain retains the Bathurst cup after defeating an American team at the Queens club. F M Baerlein and partner win the doubles 60 to 83, securing Britain three match wins in the series amid a sea of incomplete lines and garbled OCR text.

London Britiah Querns Tees Xe F. M. Baerlein Frasier and Wrinke Britain

Boxing titles declared open by N B A officials

Thomas E Donohue announced in Stratford Conn that championship bouts in four weight classes are open for contenders. The NBA does not recognize Waller as midweight champion while listing Mudkinn Neheavka Wildcat at No 2 in that division and Jack Sharkey as No 2 in the heavyweight group.

Startford Conn Ditisio Thomas E. Donohue Na Nonal Boxing Aetociation N.B. A Waller Bernuss Brill Ate Mudkinn Neheavka Wildcat Jack Sharkey Roaton Gene Tunney Maxie Rosanblnem New York Simimy Slattery Buffalo Idol New York State al Brown

Junior High Golfers in Spotlight at Brackenridge Park

Found golf matches under way at Brackenridge park Saturday with James Moses advancing to finals against Cecil Slater as wet courts at San Pedro park prevented girls events. Boys doubles start Monday and girls three days later amid a crowded junior high sports schedule.

Sinloe Alten fHion Brackenridge Park Alighes James Moses Ceeil Slater San Pedro Park Ainglés Anelyrs Dents

Fairmount Opens 49-Day Race Season at Collingville

Fairmount Park begins its 49 day meet with a tenth leg and the F20M added money inaugural handicap as the feature event on opening day. The six day card showcases tight races in the afternoon program.

Fairmount Collingville Fairmount Park

Leading Teams in Saturday Loop Play

The Teras Chiropracte College Hacks face Tigely Wiesly Gr eets as top contenders in a Saturday league clash at Public Service field. A Grocers win could propel them to the league lead while Missouri Pacific Suzshire Specials and South San Antonio meet Bakers on Booster iareand with Bell Telephone and Strawe- Frank Whilerelers aiming to close the gap. Early games at Eagle field start at 1:80 with the Wholesalers vs Gro cere and Hawks vs Blue Bells in the nightcap.

Teras Chiropracte College Torale Tigely Wiesly Grocers Dlay Missouri Pacific Suzshire Bakers South San Antonio Bell Telephone Company Grocere Hawks Blue Bells Eagle Field

Denton Qualifies Nine For Track Finals At Conference Meet

Denton Teachers College edged nine men into finals during Friday prelims of the nineteenth annual conference track and tennis meet in Denton Texas. Abilene Christian and Daniel Baker also advanced. Baker still favored to win the meet as events continued Saturday afternoon.

Denton Texas Teachers’ College Daniel Baker Baker Jerden Prenton Heney Landees Canyon Teachers Derrick Abi Jene Finnia Fisit Sante Danton Wtcand Ledina Yecinda Vonvard Dash Coe Houatos Tral Tromeren A.C A Gad Secunde Whit Fam Ane Annin Tima Mayerh Amat Cbe Bakers Preon Weems A.C. Fe Firat Yam Hrutton Ue Ping Ay GT

Al Karasick Beats Meyers In Tough Touzhi Match

Friddie Meyers outfoxed Karasick to take the third fall in a hard Touzhi Erapulin bout at Bre thoven Ball. Meyers won the first fall with risky tackles, Karasick captured the second with a spin and body slam, and a brawl outside the ropes led to police intervention.

Friddie Meyers Karasick Linn Boule Prompter Hammonds Brethoven Kapssich Meyers Karaticl Vadalfi Grenee Vadalfy Gua Lashiman Idailen Vadsitl Ciarrett Scott Hirs Leehoan Tly Stevens Alsal Troggs San’ Antonio Bob Grrenwade

Pat Malone Cleared Of Disorderly Charge In Chicato

Pat Malone was discharged of disorderly conduct and failing to pay a bill after a disturbance at a venue on May 1. Police had arrested him following a tense exchange and a decision by Judge Josep Le Mfe Carthy to allow Malone to speak in chambers.

Pat Malone Chicato Tazeel Pat Malone Josep le Mfe-Carthy Cuh Piicher Tie Gigo

Tilden Reaches Austrian Tennis Final in Vienna

Bill Tilden advanced to the final of the Austrian championship in Vienna after defeating Austrian rival Daron Van Kehrling in straight sets 6 1 6 5 6 0, sealing a strong semifinal performance.

Bill Tilden Vienna Daron van Kehrling Austria

Yacht Weetamoe Slides Down Ways After Hitch

The luxury cutter Weetamoe slides down the ways after a hitch in boarding, with radar and speed readings noted. Reports describe the vessel’s launch and the expected hull measurements, as observers anticipate further details in the ensuing days.

Weetamoe

Flag Race and Amfrican Tease Cast Schedule in New York

Friday events list across multiple cities shows flag race and Amfrican tease performances with dates in Detroit New York Philadelphia Chicago and Brooklyn. Postponements noted for some shows and Saturdays feature the main event with several venues involved.

Detroit Petra Philedelphta

Spuds Ponder Case Of Catcher Vapan In Town

Fragmentary text reports events around a catcher named Peto Lapen and Wichita Falta with Ran Antonio Reamina involved. Manager Williams reportedly had no orders as a nightside incident looms while a chef mentions a fine related to a pan or tea.

Vapan Peppen Peto Lapen Wichita Falta Antonio Remaina Williams

Union 694 Faces Del Rio Cowboys This Saturday

Union 694 travels to meet Del Rio Cowboys Saturday and Sunday turning on a competitive series. Marshall, Patrick and Goodin pitched for Union in the recent outing as the teams prepare for the doubleheader.

UNION del Rio’s Cowboys Union Asi Che Atreat Cay

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