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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1935

Page

23

Babe Didrikson’s Amateur Status Question Sparks USGA Inquiry

In Dallas on May 16 an inquiry by former Texas Women's association officers questioned why Babe Didrikson was allowed to play in the Texas Women's championship. The telegraphed complaint to A. M. Reid, chairman of the USGA amateur status committee, framed as a protest over rulings, not a defense of her amateur status.

Dallas Mildred Babe Didrikson United States Golf Association Texas Women's Golf Association A.M. Reid United States Galt Associaon Texas Women's Association Babe National Association FP. H. Seardino Texas Association Whab Didrikson Texas Syd Hurst Dans Lone Star Association Houston Abilene Baba Didrikson John Mar«ston San Angelo M. J. g.Verdon Carnes Alinnal West Texas Galf Association Vernon Marston Willson West Texas

Lateral Pass to Be Stressed in New Football Era

Detroit coach Morais predicts a revolution in play as teams adopt widespread lateral passes next season. He cites Gus Dorak and Knute Rockne as influencers and notes spring programs show a clear move toward the aerial attack, with Pacific coast schools as a possible exception.

Detroit Gus Dorak Knute Rockne West Point Morais University of Detroit

City Majors In Twin Bill Set For Sunday Doubleheader

City Major league schedules a twin bill for next Sunday with Sacred Heart vs Brooks at Air Depot field starting 3 oclock and San Fernando Cardinal facing San Antonio Air Depot. Richters oppose Orange Crush Bottiers. Bottiers can top the loop with a win. Major league meeting set for 9 30 Friday night at the GA.

San Fernando Cardinal Sacred Heart Brooks Field San Antonio Air Depot Air Depot Field Brooks Richters Orange Crush Bottiers Bottiers Hakers Orange Crush

Edmonton Girls Retain Cage Title In Overseas Series

Edmonton Commercial Cards defeated the American Institute at Business Des Moines Iowa 58 28 to keep the Underwood trophy and the international women’s basketball championship. It was Grads third straight win in the five game series after opening 60 24 and a tighter 49 41 victory in game two.

Edmonton Alberta Edmonton Commercial Underwood American Institute At Business Des Moines Iowa Grads United States

World heavyweight wrestling card at City Auditorium

Promoter Harry Coffman presents a Richmond style bill at the municipal auditorium featuring champion Jim Londos defending against Hilly Edwards in a two falls match. Semi finals pair Westenberg against Beattie, and Luttall against Cowboy. Several local figures and officials will attend.

Rassling Phice Municipal Auditorium Hilly Edwards Kansas City Jim Londos Boston Marai Westenberg Beattie Cowboy Luttall Port Worth Mmil Jack League Ponds San Antonio Dake Thunderboll Patterson Byracure N. C Carl Goyer Mantelpay Auditaviion Aily Edyards Yendrick” King Dim Londos King Edwards Lendos Mar- Yon Westenberg Cowboy Linthrall Jack Thunderbolt Quin Harry Coffman F. E. Nichols Hag

Jake Monty Joins Cincinnati Club

Fort Worth on May 16 reports Jake Monty a three year flatroller at Texas A and M college has accepted terms with Cincinnati and departed to join the Reds.

Jake Monty Cincinnati Fort Worth Horler Texas Aang Af Fins Cimelonati The Reds

Alamo Charts Alatea Downs May 15 Report

Weather conditions cloudy at Alamo track as Alatea Downs secures a victory on Wednesday May 15 according to the Daily Racing Form. Runners included Alatea Downs and other entrants with no notable incidents reported.

Alatea Downs

Seventh Race at the county track stalls upset and payouts

Race details show a one mile event with a 9509 purse. Finishers included Wen ji vlars and SAG. pool payouts listed include 3.50 for third and 269 for place. Notes mention BELLY MYETEUY and SHANDYGAFF in the upper finish, with jockeys and weights noted amid scattered race jargon.

Per & Rolda Wa Tla Are Wen Ji Rust Wenner G Bowman G. Bylis Cath W. Ramsay Foe Matdelle H. W. Weaver J. Belicher Ata Brown Jack Berry T. Philipp Armetiong Gaither BS aXgarentice Allawancs Muturls Wirt G. Bowyer Etraiehh Shine Tstts Mysters Phow Handysat NIKE Howmas

Dempsey’s Dad Seeks Shelter of Divorce in Salt Lake City

May 16 Salt Lake City reports Jack Dempsey’s father Hiram Dempsey filing for divorce claiming his wife struck him. It notes his turbulent marriage history including prior divorce from Jack’s mother and a 1929 Christmas arrest for carrying a hip flask during Prohibition, with a bond set at $309.

Salt Dark City Hirm Dempsey Jack Dempsey Sack Salt Lake City Hiram Dempsey Bratet Dempsey Mas Hannah Chapman Tempary Champion Jack Salt Lake Dempsey Mkce

Softball Doings and Local League Action Mixes In

A fragmented recap of softball events and scores across multiple leagues. Mentions Peters park games, Figneau Wile Winne battles, KARC Kowfivulles clash, and Bakers Bakery outcomes. References to Bakers, Dempsey, and local school teams plus court notes on an elopement case and a boxing reference.

Cofiball Martsey

Brownsville teen wins large fish prize at Sat waters

George Homlink, 18, Brownsville, earned honors for the largest fish caught this season in the Port Isabel Brownsville area. He reeled in a 500-wound fish after hooking near the Brazos Island jetty in the Sat waters.

Brownsville George Homlink Brownayille Aoy Claus Sat Port Isabel-Brownsle Brazos Island

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