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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1929

Page

4

Mrs Lapham to defend her title in Dallas golf

In Dallas at Lakewood Country Club the largest field ever for the Wests Women’s Golf Association tournament gathers for qualifying. Defending champion Mrs. Jock Lapham of San Antonio is favored to win again, as challengers including Milie Magruder and E T Lederer vie for the crown amid a 76-player field in six flights.

Dallas Ationg Tose I Aritania Lallas Milie Magruder Mrs. E Tt. Lederer Mi Ying Tonston

Howard Payne Meets Winner in Conference Track Meet

Howard Payne athletes dominated the conference track meet led by Tayne who won multiple events and set a near record while the team racked up the points. The meet featured Tevari Simmons Austin and South West as scoring teammates with strong performances across sprints and distance races.

Unclear OCR Football and Bowling Notes From Local Meet

Fragmented report details multiple games and matches with teams and players listed. Mentions McManus Trikinen, Gebhardt with 20, Temple team, Cleaners, Koing and Caplan, and a Corvensi event with weekend entries. Overall uncertain but notes a late night lineup and Saturday events.

Tennin McManus Trikinen Wwe Gebhardt MacSlanay Eimer Lehrlever Thea Yerie Koing Temple Caplan

Eagles Fall to Buttoners in Rough Campus Clash

St Marys High Buttoners edged the Academic league 6 5 on their campus wing as errors by Catcher McDougal and a late hit spree from Roy Lima fueled the rally. Main Avenue High Tufts cruised to an 18 3 win over the Cadets at Gaerne field with Gaffney delivering the big blow and Kniel Meyer pitching through the early innings.

Puckett Brackensridge High St Mary's High Victay St. Mary's Ue Cidle Thes Main Avenue High Buffs Eagles Ruttona Land Texas Mitslirs Institute Gaerne Gaffies Knielmeyer Lalis Livingston Solas Mahavier Michel Gaffney

Death of famed prize fighter Jack Welsh noted in San Francisco

ACK WELSH DEAD. May 11. The legendary figure in boxing, Jack Welsh of GL, dies after a lingering illness and heart ailment. Authorities note his prominence in sporting circles a generation ago and his long association with prize fighting.

Turner club hosts prize event at Taue fon dance

The Turner club held a prize dance at the Taue lenpin tourawraeut, with Antonis Aliietic from the Han honored. Turners won two of the nine prizek and several other prizes were awarded as Nilais et the club arranged a lively celebration.

Tauefon Nilais

Dr Freeland Wins Preakness in Dramatic Finish

In Pimlico the chestnut colt Dr Freeland, ridden by Louis Schuefer, surged from the back to win the 80th Preakness by a length with Minotaur second and Africa third. Walter Salmon trained both entries, and odds paid 2.70 for Dr Freeland. A wild stretch burst of pink jacket scored the late move as the race unfolded amid a chaotic scene at the wire.

Damod Pimlico Louis Schuefer le Groen Dr. Freeland Walter J. Salmon New York Salmon Any Cale Minotaur Toilay Atrios Minotaur Africa R. Tr Si Trauk Enley Runyon Africai Preetirou Charles Graffagnini New Orleans Trn Voll Tim Briday Graffagnini Deby St Wulbert Freeland Whitneys Shaefer Creelainit Elibert Albert

Clark Sets Big League Center Fielding Record

Boston May 11 Th mm iravex cevter fielder yesterday established a new major league record by making 12 putouts and an assist in the opening game of the series with Cincinnati. The previous mark of 11 was shared by five players including Dick Haley and Johnny Mostil. Clark’s record came with a strong defensive showing as he chased down fly balls and threw out a runner at home.

Boston Clark Iravex Esterday Cincinnati Willh Dick Haley Turbiel Ure Elfth White Sox Pirates Johnny Mostil Mosil Anne Clariés

Range and trap shooting funds pledged for convention events

Police Chief Owen Kilt leads effort to spend 800 on a range and trap shooting ahead of a city convention. Officials plan a temporary facility before the event, with Mayer Chambers and committee members including Cooper, Chris Muler, and Jethe Dury awaiting details.

Vity Alyss Bas Magar Chambers Owen Kiltmilter Sheriffs Mayer Chambers Ays YR Cooper Chri Muler Jet He

Perez Joins Pennzoilers in Weekend Series

The Pennzoilers announce the addition of Jim Perez to their roster as they prepare for a three game series with the Say Duis Cuban AL, with tentative lineups listed for opening games. Probable starters include Don Nasi at catcher, Turkett at first base, Herrera at second, Mindes at third, and Peres at shortstop. Ramon or Alavi may cover right field with several defensive moves noted.

Jim Vorex Pennayilers Welinz Perez Sherrod Griesenbeck Ils Backstoy Sundagy Utili Cuhang Mindes Toirgh Peres Sevinel Gonzales Kuntactia Valdes Alavi Ramon Fick

Hungarian boxer dies after clash with Austrian rival

A Hungarian fighter known as J. Hudlen Intercists Thungarian died after a brutal right hand shot to the heart during a contest with Austrian Grvnner, Micvle Anietscbilz. The clash ended with the Hungarian succumbing to injuries in Hydra.

J. Hudlen Thungarian Grvnner Micvle Anietscbilz Ronnie Hydra Mied Eres

College Baseball Town State Headlines

A fragmentary OCR item mentions college baseball in Town State with unclear names and dates. Readable bits show a sports item involving teams and venues but names are garbled and uncertain. Further clarity required to produce a precise headline and summary.

Mandell to fight Berg in outdoor boxing season opener

Chicago May 1 1931. Manny Mandel and heavyweight Berg set for outdoor boxing season opener. Promoters promise a brisk clash as Mandel seeks victory and Berg defends his top ranking in a heat and rain affected event at an open venue.

Chicago Manuele Works Mandel

Berlenbach Banished From Wrestling Ring

Berlenbach banished from the wrestling ring after a disputed incident in Philadelphia. Officials ordered his removal following a row with rival wrestlers and security at a May show. The decision, reported by local sports editors, cites discipline and safety concerns.

Flirtation and confusion swirl in a noisy era

Fragmentary OCR text hints at chaotic chatter about figures named Cane, Drakes, Calvet, and others, with political and cultural references amid scattered phrases. The piece mentions Georgia, a levy, and a coastal stage, but details are unclear due to corrupted wording.

Mo Miwai Ginial Pappa Skilding Bone Georgia Levy Yon

Empire theater holds second week for hit picture

The family discusses their plan to go see a popular film extended for a second week at the Empire. The line about a sure hit signals strong audience demand and a family decision to attend immediately.

the Empire

Roof to Open With Tennis and Golf

A new roof opening event features tennis and golf on Sunday at 6 p.m. Free admission covers refreshments. Golf pros play a match on the course as Wray Brown of St. Louis faces Marshall Hell of San Antonio in singles. Local tennis officials and Army athletes, including CG Johnson, supervise the event and a second match.

Star Tennia Mud Golt Wray Brown St. Loui Tiger Missousi

Kiser Stuns Watts In Fort Worth Bout

In a Fort Worth arena, Kiser knocked out Watts in the ninth round. The Georgian fighter started fast, delivering rights and jabs to control the early action. Watts faced pressure, but Kiser came alive with a sweeping sequence to seal victory.

Kiser Kayoes Watts Fort Worth Inlan Thome Walty Georgia Twlan Jay

Sal0 Wins Long Lap Ahead of Fort Worth

Sal0 wins a long lap on May 11 as Dallas racers push toward Fort Worth. Johnny Shle, the Flys Cop of Passaic, posted strong interim splits in a 7 mile leg between Skev Way and Quik Cth Kassaburk, with a time of 62 minutes 1 second, finishing just behind Vet Gavoza who claimed third in a later event.

Salo Fort Worth Dallas Judy Johnny Shle Passaic Ue Ciolil Skevway Kassaburk

Reigh Count Flops On English Tracks Jubilee Dandican Result

London May 11 Heigh Conal Mrs John Verla Coman seed failed to place in the $10,000 Jubilee Dandican at Kempton Park. A nine mile two furlong race saw Avhfort win with Trelawney second and Cabaltern third.

London Heigh Conal John. Verla Kempton Park Avhfort Trelawney Wne Cabaltern

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