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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1929

Page

8

Heights Man Gets Open Position at Austin High

Benny Strickland, re signed athletic coach at Aland Heights High, was elected Monday night to director of physical education, football and basketball coach and head of Intramural athletics at Austin High School. Former star halfback at Naylor University and Waco High, he replaces Kit Gaysod who re signed from the Austin post. Alamo Heights High has about 50 applicants under consideration to fill Stricktail's place. selection of a Heights coach will be made next week.

Benny Strickland Aland Heights High School Austin High School Naylord University Waco High School Alamo Heights Sueceens Kit Gaysod Austin Alamo Heights High Stricktail J. E. Howard Tony Chaol Heinle

U S G A cancels Hearst national junior golf meet

The United States Golf Association reversed course and canceled the William Randolph Hearst national junior golf championship. The decision follows a rule against paying contestants expenses, despite initial plans for regional qualifiers and Detroit finals. Hearst newspapers would have funded travel for winners and runners-up.

United States Golf Association William Randolph Hearst United States San Antonio Detroit Hearst

Dressmakers Abet U S Girls in Tennis Meet

Paris May 21. Dressmakers paid for Helen Wills Faith Crops to reach the second round of the women s doubles in the championships. Donet and Speranza Wina of France could not meet Americana in Heat round until after 2 pm. match declared defaulted. Wilburn Coen Jr and Edouard Dotatra won first round men s doubles 62 11 0 84 over Zohar and Cannon.

Paris Helen Wills Gee Leysdrmee Denet Speranza Wina France

Eleven Nations Remain in Davis Cup Struggle

New York May 21 Eleven nations still compete in the Davis Cup after early round play. The United States defeated Canada in the first round and will face Japan to determine who meets Czechoslovakia in the final rounds. Italy and Germany are vying in the European zone, with Czechoslovakia and Denmark set for upper belt clashes and Great Britain expected to challenge South Africa in the lower half. Holland faces Hungary in a quarter-final series as the drama continues.

New York France Aucvive Cova Mexico United States Canada Japan Culp Tiny Italy Muda Germany Nett Czechoslovakia Denmark

Suit Against Shires in Killing Reopened

In Dallas on May 21, Mrs Ida Lawson’s suit against Act Shires Congo White Sox first hearman was revived after a four minute late filing caused a prior dismissal for lack of prosecution. The case seeks about 25000 dollars in damages tied to the death of Thomas Lawson after a handball struck him at a Shreveport grandstand last year. Federal Judge William J. Atrell granted a continuance to the next term.

Shires Dallas Ida Tawaon Act Shires Congo White Sox Isidag Lawgaon Federa Lawson Thomas Lawson Shreveport

Black Indians Beat Tulsa in Texan Negro League Action

The Oklahoma City Black Indians won three straight games including a victory at Teague Park over Tulsa. Ligon pitched a strong game in a win that kept the Black Indians on a winning streak as they prepare for a Saturday return to base.

Tila San Antonio Indiana Teague Park Oklahoma City Tocal Stra Texan-kinhomn Tula Ligon

Wicks Leads in Metropolitan Women’s Golf Qualifier

Jielen Wicks led the field with a 44 in the qualifying round at Greenwich Country Club, as Maureen Orentz and others chased the title in the Metropolitan golf clinm finals.

Jielen Wicks Conn Wempstead Eld Greenwich Long Stand Sint Pay Atk Jondlig Maureen Orentz Progant Ihoholder

Mandell Training for Kaplan Scrap in Chicago

Lightweight champion Samoy Mandell continued training in Chicago for a planned title bout with Lou Kaplan next Tuesday night. The date is set at a 10 round engagement with opponents and locations indicated in the sparse OCR text.

Mandell Kaplan Chicago Joe Samoy Mandell Tay Loulu Kis

Bisons Turn Appealing Look Toward St. Louis

The Bisons, under pressure, show a reforming outlook as they chase moves in the Texas league. Pancho Plevisin is said to be displeased with treatment from the main office amid contract talks. The Cardinals face pitching needs, with Snyder seeking additions and a reshuffle of inner staff. Dick Murrus will depart for Hull Bay, John Wright to Hartford, as Hull and Sioux preps loom. Waco slumps, Fort Worth wins again, and Shreveport threats loom in a brisk baseball circuit.

Gayle St. Louis Cardinals Dagon Pancho Plevisii Manate Frank Shyder Pancho Glarin Wilning Snyder William” Hallabon Cardé Sehublé Dick Murrus John Wright Heston Bruins Paya Pratt Wayne Windle Shorefield Belne Ptomaine Poiscaine Hig Dick Whitworth Fort Worth Beaumont Houston

Another Title Looms for Steers in Texas Tilt

Colleygh Station May 21. In a Southwest conference game Texas A. & M. tied Baylor after Aggies fell 3 to 1 to the Longhorns yesterday. Helston pitched six hits allowed while Le Jong’s bats produced seven against Crown and Wonny. Wendt and Ache each had two hits. Tench of Texas tripled.

Colleygh Station Isle of Southwest Kight Tosax University Longhorns Texas Va M.rolloge Aggies Atistile Baylor Helston le Jonghorns Crown and Wonny Axgicn Bleezy Wendt Ach Anail Tench Texas

Wrestler Kirilenko Suffered Brain Concussion in Match

Matros Kirilenko of New York plunged to the floor after a rush by DJ Strangler Lewin during a match in Kansas Uldy. He was taken to a hospital where doctors said his condition was not dangerous.

Kansas Uldy Matros Kirilenko New York DJ "Strangler" Lewin Kirilenko Lewis

Boxing results from cities list key devils and wins

New Orleans Kidis Kid Wolfe from Memphis outpointed Don Davis of Chicago. New York George Ja Races beat Jack Ste nault on foul. Benny Touch atoun of Florida outpointed George Neston of New York. Tod Morgan junior lightweight champion outpointed Baby Sot Sorio of California. Baby Stebbling defeated Eddie Ballatin in Bilcon Georgia.

Avaccuatedreas New Orleans Kidis Kid Wolfe Memphis Don Davis New York George Ja Races Jack Stenault Loonda Benny Touchatoun Florida George Neston Columbus Ohio Big Nose Clarintel Tuy Phillips Brie Haile O'Vood Calumbus Luckie Willis

Badgers Climb to Second in Big Ten Race

Wisconsin moves into sole second in the Big Ten standings after a 11-10 victory over Indiana. Pitcher Maury Farber allows three hits and hits a homer in the sixth for Wisconsin, which has won five of seven. Michigan faces Town and Nwis this weekend before a game with Northwestern.

Chicago Ainy Wisconsiny Badger Partierns Michigan Sin Dndinnie Maury Farber Hadger Wisconsin TM Nwis Northwestern

Morgan Retains Welterweight Title Against Sorio Challenge

In Los Angeles on May 21 Cod Morgan defeated Mexican challenger Sorio with a ten round decision to retain the senior welterweight crown. Sorio pressed early with power, but Morgan’s precise left jabs and defense controlled the bout, pulling away in later rounds as Sorio failed to pierce the champion’s guard. Baby Sal’s rally peaked in rounds five to eight but Morgan’s experience and counter punching kept him ahead.

Los Angeles Welterweigus Cod Morcan Haby" Bal Borio Ben Hernardino Cal Morgan Thore Soric Morgan Baby Jol Morguo Sorrio Serio Hook Hha Jefs Tod Clabnce Baby Sal Slistress Ithrea

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