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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1929

Page

5

American Wins Yorkshire Evening News Golf Tournament in Extra Hole

Enaluni May 18 1 Pi Toe Turnesa, New York pro, defeats Herbert Jolly British pro in an extra hole to win the Yorkshire Evening News thousand Ru l ens golf tournament after American builds 30 hole square. first time an American won the event since its inaugural year.

Mogalown Enaluni Pi—Toe Turnesa New York Yorkshire Evening: News Thousand Rulens Golf Tournanent Texas Herbert Jolly

Bowling ELS and LADIZN NINEFIN LEAGUE summaries

The report covers bowling scores and standings from the ELS and LADIZN NINEFIN leagues. Key performers include Lon Wieners, Fat Thomas, and Guarantes Shas with high marks, while teams like Wolfe Beat and the Alamo contingent show notable results.

Hook Melia Fat Thomas Wolfe Beat Company AL Fahro Guarantes Shas Gay Ladizn Nap Horde Pann Ladie van Inied Coaten Trom Mra Raith Hu Alamo Mann Colin Cacia Wii Stendairen Vivaldi Dudmalee Ncorera Mfendarmes Halon Urkeoider Hina Pwald Lopmolchera McOrenao Ds Nerina Lao Seve Alamo Be Biaman S Es

Texas sweeps tennis events in Southwestern tourney

In Austin on May 16 Texas proved tennis supremacy by sweeping both singles and doubles. Four Longhorns reached finals with Hell Ferguson and Juntup advancing in singles. Harris and Barnes and Nell to face Ferguson and Dunlap in consolation rounds.

Austin University of Texas Atiea Hell Ferguson Juntup Hanis Barnes Nell Dunlap

Cleburne Gridage to Play for Rice Houston

Seaman Bonkes, standout Cleburne High School fullback, joins Rice Houston after starring as a top high school punter. He shifts from Cleburne’s 1980 squad to the freshman clang at Tice Institute for the upcoming spring term.

Cleburne RICE Houston Bseaman Bonkes Briliant Cleburne

Bassett Accepts Arkansas U and Track Meet News

May 18 report notes Bassett of Texas, Charlee Bassett, and M. Chan accept positions at the University of Arkansas. Details include university athletics director Thomson and crowd at a Southern Conference track meet in Birmingham. Also mentions Morris Mogeenhall favored to win central intercollegiate singles and prep for Big Ten track and field events at Northwestern.

Bassett Arkansas U Joe Fayeyervitee Ty —Charlee Ghueke Roach Texas M.chan Neal Askelall Universite of Arkansie Wretl Birmingiam Aln Beeatan Willy Drakala Favor Coggashall Chicago Storris Mogeenhall Gringell Cuicago Mug Ih Vig Ten Tenek Northwestern Jant Teninz Chienga Chia Rmi Necthwestern Clas Talay Op Stags Weir Gunual Datuas Texas Christiny University Hornet South Methodist University Frogs Wies

Ranyon Chooses Minotaur for Kentucky Derby Dubby

Louisville report claims Ranyon favors Minotaur in the Kentucky Derby style race dubbed Kaintucky Dubby. Sources mention Minotaur as a strong entry from Dr. Freetad and owner John RR Shmipion Dr, with second potential going to Clyde Vian Dosen or Naishapur.

Damon Clyde Vian Dosen Naishapur Omar Kebaysam Pia Juantt Cowboy Charlee “Tren Dhnac Fleor Hevenuc Wera Runyon Universal Srevien Tia Quinn Lewin Mr. Trwin Dusen Minotaur Freetad John RR Shmipion Tharpoon Pradex Riv Minotaur Chance

British Praise of Golf Women Played in London Championship

London readers praised Tosce Wethered for beating Glenna Collett in the British women’s golf championship. The Daily News and others noted Wethered’s narrow margin of victory and highlighted the historic distinction between women’s and men’s games, with commentators stressing Wethered’s courage and skill.

London Tosce Wethered Glenna Collett News Opera Today Ihae Britain ATL Coltetta Woodman Mo Soman Miss Wethered Mort Mona Wethered The Daily News Walter Hagen Aterlea

Fight Results From Asnochitied Arena Card

Unclear results list shows multiple bouts with fighters listed as Piini, Gorilla Jones, Vidal Gregoria, and others. Several match outcomes mention knockouts or points, with locations including New York Akron Chicago and Dayton. The text is fragmentary and reads like a boxing results page with many OCR errors and names not fully legible.

Asnochitied Trincy Wernandez Piini al Binger New Mock Gorilla Jones Akron Ohtoy Izzy Grove New York Vidal Gregoria Spain Don Ruwlaro Boston Hienvila TeMaxzola Wenn Fal Jimmy Mahoney Duston Ohin Ediie Anderson Chicago Inekie U Nsal Minneapolis

Billings Signs with Danville in Coaching Move

Dallas reports May 18 that Tosh Willings, a longtime entehier and watcher, has signed with Danville CH as coach. Sireeye Teague confirms the appointment and notes Tang Gardulunt farm involvement.

Dallas Tosh Willings Entehier Mic Tatlas Toxon Rage Steers Danville Sireeye Teague Dangile Jx 4 SL Tang Gardulunt Farm

Vicentini Santiago GQ Completes Card at Chicago

Chicago May 18 Tadils Thatinn presigned the ring card for next Friday night planning a bout between Tavis Vicentimi and Armano Santings with a second welterweight clash featuring Tally Griffin vs Al Friedman Roxton Leavy Wright and Jockis Vinls, all under the National Boxing Association, with Claude Chinsiain from Dallas as an opponent.

Chicago Tadils Thatinn Ching Stadium Todhe Tavis Vicentimi Thilenn “Lightwe Armano Santings Whan Roinder Ann Uiree Tally Griffin al Friedman Roxton Leavywright Jockis Vinls National Boxing Association Claude Chinsiain Young Shiggen Dallas Texas

Hartnett Barred From Throwing For Ten Days

Chicago May 15 Gahir Marinett Cubs star pitcher will not be allowed to throw for ten days as doctors treat his tonsil surgery recovery. He passed through a post operative period with lights and healing methods while resting at the hospital.

Gahir Marinett Cubs Startnett

Country Club Tourney At San Antonio On Deck

San Antonio country club golfers plan to tee off soon for their annual club championship. The event, likely staged across three rounds, will crown a new champion as the finals are set for June 7. Top players including Tatge fictl and the current holder Molieron are noted as contenders.

San Antonio

College Baseball Roundup From Texas and Baylor May 18

Dr Dawiel Brink of the Southwest called for a protest over a recent doubleheader at College Station as Aggies and Longhorns contest outcomes loom. Baylor, Texas, and Texas Christian feature in multiple games with no-hitters, homer blasts, and tight finishes shaping the conference standings.

Austin Dawiel By & M College Station Aggies Baslor Furs Thin & Dos Longhorns WACO Douglas Tayior Owls Ram Baylor Phil Koch

Bison and WAC falter in road games week summary

The report catalogs scattered results as the Bisons and WAC stumble on the road. It notes limited wins, several losses, and shifts in standings, mentioning teams like Shreveport, Dallas Steers, and Houston in a tense regional context.

White Sox Woes Harm Comiskey

Unclear and damaged text references Chicago White Sox owner Comiskey and troubles around the team. Fragments mention baseball figures, attendance, and possible health or performance notes without clear events or dates.

White Sox Harm Comiskey

Pelz-Doyle Go Scheduled May 28 Fight Card

The boxing card featuring Doyle and Maxie Pelz is set for May 28 at Beethoven Arena. The event was originally targeted for May 2 and has seen lineup changes including Orow Bow, Julia Logie, and Ad Magen Hayes noted in early notices.

Pelz-Doyle Byunl Doyle Maxie Pele Gye Wei Poe Beethoven Miler Tayal Pote Doday Nuysto Seledhile Julia Logie Ad Magen Hayes

Hill defeats two in night at boxing card

A chaotic Friday night bout lineup featured Hill prevailing over two opponents as the crowd watched. Several mismatched matchups and postponed bouts disrupted the program, with Johnson and other local fighters noted in hurried, fragmented reports.

Hill

City Leaguers Prep for Two City Games

Weather delays loom as city league teams schedule two games this weekend. Officials from Montgomery Ward and San Antonio Building Market coordinate services while vendors Bedford and Wells Fargo provide utilities during the event.

Medina Lake Risings Continue Despite Weather

Medina Lake remains on the rise with water levels up about eighteen inches since the recent series of rain began. Officials report a steady increase in the lake’s height as of Saturday morning, with total rise near seventeen feet since the series began.

Wyed Christines

Rangers Take Closing Game

The report recounts Rangers securing a closing victory with a mixed lineup and defensive efforts. It notes a celebratory Mexican Summer after clinching the win and mentions several local names and venues, signaling a season finale atmosphere.

Rangers

Fernandez finishes Singer after fouls at Madison Square Garden

New York May 1 The Cuban born featherweight Fernandez from the Philippines delivered a technical knockout over Al Singer of New York in Madison Square Garden last night. He crushed Singer with a jolting chin blow after being fouled several times in the second.

New York Ignacio Fernandes Geolitte Chillypines al Singer Ltravinilles Madison Bquare Garden Pernandes Briger Ir Secon Sestion

Bridewell and Motes Reach Southwer n Golf Final

In Fort Worth on May 18 Lilly Bridewell of Arkansas University and Francis Motes of Bo were finalists in the golf championship. They advanced after surviving tough rounds at Rivercrest, with play resuming in a tight finish before the final.

Bridewell Holmes College Fort Worth Lilly Bridewell Arkansas Universils Francis Motes Rivercrest Chile

Willis Breaks Leg In Fort Smith Team Loss

Ted Willis broke his right leg sliding to top of the lineup during the fourth period in a Western Association game between Joplin Lokenco and Fort Smith in a hospital report from Slid ing Toplin Missouri.

Ted Willis Toplin Ted Wilso Rapinia Uf Joplin Lokenco Fort Smith

Paul’s Grove Team Seeks Sunday Game

Local Paul’s Grove team seeks Sunday match with any available amateur club. Organizer Thome Rise and Woullasi VST coordinate arrangements for a friendly contest.

Paul's Grove Aspen Jar

Whit Mhinsney Wins Title in Austin Meet

Merinen May 16. Whit Mhsnwey won the first of a three game series for the unofficial Lorna high school championship from Austin. Results are incomplete but indicate a victory by Mhsnwey over competitor from Austin.

Mhinsney Meriinen McSfinawy

Rangers Dominate Legion Circuit in One-Sided Victory

Rangers smashed Pare duniors 15 to 0 as Candin powered a three hit game while Bans and Wendinid sparked the offense in Fridor at Viensfold. Rangers moved to fourth in the Noalinnat division with their big win.

Bans Rangers Fridor Viensfold Tangers Atom Haryling

Just Keeping 4 Fit Says J D May Torr

J D May Torr claims he is ready to announce his sexual candidacy and hints at plans while focusing on boxing style workouts and hip movements.

J.D Torr Dempser Wren

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