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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

14

British Girl Diana Fishwick Triumphs Over Glenna Collett in Golf Final

In England Diana Fishwick, a 19 year old Beboolgirl, defeats Glenna Collett 4 up with one to play to win the British championship. Collett once the assured world champion who defeated Furd Wilton and Moll Gourlaix earlier, shows a rare lapse as Fishwick seals the victory.

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New Swat Star Tom Oliver Roars for Red Sox at Plate

Tom Oliver, a rising sensation for the Boston Red Sox, compares in style to veteran Heinie Groh as he steps to the plate, signaling a hot start to the major league campaign.

Tom Oliver Hoston Red Sox Heinie Groh Groh New York Giant Tom Beaumont Oliver

Herndon Tops Night Shoot At Liberty Trophy Meet

Dr C F Herndon scored 90 of 100 at the Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club second night shoot for the Crites trophy on Welmore road range. Second place was shared by B F Thompson A R Martin L J Cline and R Kempf with 85s. The event used 100 yard telescopic sights and auto headlights for lighting. A practice shot is set for Sunday at Melmore range ahead of the state pistol shoot.

Dr. C. F. Herndon Liberty Tistol and Rifle Club Crites Welmore Road Bive Hooters B. F P. Thompson A. R. Martin L. J. Cline R.kempf Sooilay Melmore Alo Nissen F. WW Dean JH Wells J. D. Chambuyy Wally Gillet Kriweh Vernon Chambliss

New Machines in Race Here at Wapesman Reedway Meet

The professional races Sunday afternoon feature three new machines on the starting line led by entrants from Lambert and Vins in Jax and TH Sent of Jan Marenin. Notable entrants include George Pareinger with Hammel Special, Rex Elmoral, Greyhound Stacial, and others racing from LON Chevrolet division amid a crowded field and strong past winnings.

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Shikat Retains World Title Bout in Houston

Shikat defeated Paul in Houston after losing the opening fall and later taking two straight falls to retain the World Heavyweight title. The match featured strong shifts as Shikat recovered from an early setback and finished with decisive blows, leaving the challenger injured and unable to continue.

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World champions collide as Wolgast defends title

At Madison Square Garden on May 18 Milton Wolgast of Philadelphia defends his flyweight crown in a 15 round bout against Witlie LaMorte of Newark. Both claim world status with Wolgast recognized by the New York State Athletic Commission and LaMorte by New Jersey officials, with general acclaim pending a bout with Frankie Genaro for the National Boxing Association bid.

New York Milget’ Wolgast Philadelphia Witlie LaMorte Newark Madison Square Garden Wolgast LaMorte New York State Athletic Commission New Jersey Frankie Genarc National Boxing Association

Beeville Sends Team 10 to Monterey for Doubleheader

Beeville will send its crack baseball team to Monterrey Mexico June 1 under manager Phil Tagros with Ramirez arranging travel. A doubleheader is planned with Exigree Welder Gourley and Pumprago joining Ramirez in Mexico. Omer and Yerrington likely to pitch for Beeville June 13. local business people and fans expected to accompany the team.

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Golf instruction about not slugging the ball

A golf guidance piece argues against slugging the ball, advising players to let the club pull them rather than force through with power. It stresses minimal body effort and precise hand pressure, promising improved form and offering a free instruction sample through mail.

Beglom Alwars Sohn F. Dike Co

Southern Association Business Ads Highlight Local Opportunities

Fragmented notice lists cities such as Memphis Nashville and Birmingham with a prompt to see Licht Classified for business opportunities. It mentions active businesses of every kind and pricing within range, inviting readers to explore business opportunity ads.

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Stunt in Des Moines Cards Big Heavyweight Title Bout

Des Moines May 10 Primo Caornera arrives Monday night to headline an event promoted by Dave Fidler. Also on the card Saul Tartia of Chicago and Pat Lester of Kansas City clash with the giant heavyweight, the third opponent unnamed. Chet Wilking from Omaha meets Long Ligours of Des Moines for the Iowa Nebraska lightweight championship.

Des Moines Yorn Primo Caornera Dave Fidler Thhree Ttellan Saul Tartia Ghicago Pat Lester Kanags City Fidler Teras Ranger Chet Wilking Long Ligours

Giants Trade for Mitchell to Break Jinx

New York Giants mend a jinx by trading left handed pitcher Clarence Mitchell to Grant for Ralph Judd. McGraw says Mitchell’s experience should help the club now, despite his quirky delivery causing earlier trouble. The move comes as the Giants rest in St Louis.

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Miners Will Not Enter West Texas Conference

El Paso May 18 Texas College of Mines will not enter the proposed West Texas conference this year. Professor H. Sen Teo, chairman of the athletic council, announced that the decision was made at a meeting. Our school has to keep enrollment small to meet conference requirements and cannot afford to pay without freshmen. joining the conference would ruin our team.

EL Paso Tas Texas College of Mines West Texas Sear UF. H. Sen. Teo the Athletic Council Coun

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