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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

15

Derby Field To Contest At Churchill Downs

The Derby will be run Saturday May 17 at 6 15 p m Central Standard time at Churchill Downs Louisville Kentucky. Estimated purse about 58 000 with 24 000 to the winner and additional trophies and prizes for top finishers. Field expected 12 to 16 trotters from 143 nominations, with favorites Gallant For and Tannery at about 2 to 1. Weather unsettled with possible Friday showers and an anticipated 75 000 attendance. Radio nationwide via National and Columbia networks around 4 30 p m CST. Earl of Derby guest of honor to present the trophy to the winner.

Toms Central Standard Churchill Downs Louisvile Conditlana Sysarolds Ooach Ihard Giddy Gallant Columbia Earl of Derby

Lind Beats W Grew In Pitching Duel At Luling

In Luling Texas a pitchers duel saw Jobo Methew of Luling oppose Bwede Lind of Humble Gilera. Lind allowed three hits, two unearned, as Humble managed two runs on eight walks and a triple by McGrew. Curly James led Humble with two singles in four trips while McGrew scored on Brown's center hit.

Luling Texas Jobo Methew Bwede Lind Gilera Lind Sobile Afc Srew Lindab McGrew Himelf Brown Curly James Humble McGrew

Rainy Derby Day Clouds Over Gallant Fox Luck

In Louisville May rain threatens the Derby path as Gallant Fox, the Preakness winner, faces a muddy track. Experts doubt his ability to run at full speed on slick ground, while Tannery and Gallant Knight gain advantage if mud slows the field. Coach Earl Sando eyes the odds before the great race tomorrow afternoon.

Y Davis J. Walsh Louisville Honeatain Gallant Fox Earl Sando Gallant Fox Athough Tannery Gallant Knight

Wonder If Anybody Noticed Him

SANDWICH England May 40. A golf piece notes Bobby Jones style and royal attire, with Derby track conditions at Churchill Downs. It discusses Gallant Fox and Gallabed II lineage amid mud stock and prime measurement of the Fox's performance in wet track conditions.

Sandwich England Bobby Jones Princa O Wales

US and Canada Return to Courts in Davis Cup Action

Philadelphia reports a rain interrupted Davis Cup program with Johnny Van Ryn and Wright in a tight finish, George Lott set to face Marcel Trainville as US and Canada resume singles and doubles after a downpour drenched the clay court play.

Philadelphia Mar Soben Johnny van Rye East Orage Wright Dr. J van Ryn van Tum Deuce Sloles Rick George Lott Chicago Marcel Trainville Montreal Ihean van Esn Wilmer Allison Af Austin Tesne Willard Crocker

Monk Edwards to Join Independence Western Association

Independence signs Dubfielder Stonk Ediearda recently released by San Antonio Indians. He will report at Fort Smith on the 3rd for the Western Association. Ediearda was drafted from the Producers last season and coached at Concordia High School before joining. Seguin Ranks Win. Seguin Texas May 16 Bankers lose first city league game 14 to 7.

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Mel Kenealy In Big Race At Indianapolis Speedway

Mel Kenealy the Western speed slat arrives in Indianapolis to prepare for an 3100,000 event at the Speedway on May 30. He will skip one race at the Evol Mary Bpedala where Jim Tabet Jr. from California is entered. Talbot tests new carburetor by AL Mel cher while Tony Gullota, former teammate of Frank Jockbart, will drive Tilbot's other entry.

Universal Bernice Indianapolis Ind Mel Kenealy The Speedway Kenealy Jim Tabet Missionaire California Sportsman Hig Talbot AL Melcher Ken

Meagher to Conduct School for Coaches

The Rio Grande valley launches its first football coaching school directed by Tack Meagher of Rica Institute and Johnny Niemic, former Notre Dame star. It runs August 15 to 28 in Nortingen with local organizers Dutch Rektor linger, Ream 1 Brownsville, and Spilz Clark arranging meals and schedules.

Meagher Io Grande Valley Tack Meagher Rica Institute Johnny Niemic Notre Dame Nortingen Honda Rektor Linger Ream Brownsville Clark Pramin WE Valley Rures

Billy Edwards Headlines Mat Card At Expo Grounds

Billy Edwards of Kansas City headlines a Friday night wrestling card at Expo Grounds. The event features Edwards’s famed headlock and a match with Freddie Merer under New York rules. Also on the card are bouts involving the “Russian Lion” and Clare Taittrel as the show promises a novelty undercard.

Exposition Ground The Woomen Ralph ‘Hammonds Ti Yachei Billy Edwards Kansas City Dilly Marke Owell-Dirgsind Edwards Freddie Merer Merer AL Karawiok New York Clarence Taittrel Little Tack

Miss Hollins Pays Debts Dinner for Golf Champ

Santa Cruz California May 36 Miss Marion Hollings, former national golf champion, hosted a $50,000 dinner for over 40 guests at the Parkside Country club. Among attendees were Mrs Louis Dudler of Santa Monica and Eric Pedley of San Gabriel. Hollins settled a five year old agreement, with $25,000 checks at the table, linking to a larger real estate deal profits.

Santa Cruz Calif Marion Holling Tay Nat Neound Parctiemipo Louiss Dudler Santa Monica Eric Pedley Tela San Gabriel San Gabriel. ‘Breside Miss Holling Ibr Tack Miss Hollins Milion Dale Califonta

Saturday Loop to Play Three

Three games are scheduled for the Saturday league with two more on Sunday. The Mire four face Pacifics at Booster Park at o'clock, Texas Chiro practic college meets Richtora Butler-Krusta at 4 at Public Service damage, and the Piggly Wiggly Grocers duel Straus-Frank at Eagle Field at 4. On Sunday Mopacs play Richter Butter-Keasty at Booster Park and Straus-Frank meet Bell Totes ahane at Eagle Field at 3. Fred Huntress signs with Straue Feanks and Rudy Wegel joins Pizels Wiggly Foster.

Pacifics Bell Booster Park Texas Chiropractic College Richtora Buatler-Krusta Public Service Piggly Wiggly Grocers Straus- Frank Eaglefield Richter Straus- Frank Pine Farkies Bell Totes Ahane Company Fred Huntress Straue Feanks Rudy Wegel Adil Wiggly Foster

Swiderski and Walker Fight in Louisville Tonight

Mas 18 Jay Mickey Walker world middleweight champion faces Paul Swiderski in a 10 round match at Spray Case New York tonight. Swiderski subbed for George Coax who was barred as unsuitable to meet the 160 pound king. No title at stake.

Touisville Jay Mickey Walker Tor Lulldog Fubicar Paul Swiderski Spraycase N.Y Swiderski George Coax

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