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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1931

Page

19

Junior High Swim Events Highlight Weekend Competitions

About 200 entries expected for the Junior High School meet at Wood-Jawaake pool. Events include swimming and diving Friday afternoon finals, with girls semifinals at San Pedro park and the boys finals at Drackenridge park. Tennis doubles also featured Saturday in several city parks, with notable teams listed from Poe, Lanier, Hawthorne, Irving and Page.

the Light Eclock Wood- Jawaake Raymond Dicke Lanice Lara Campbell Lorene Wollo Jeriiz Elsie Schmide Linzel Grimm Page Finsla San Pedro Park Jesse Lonez Irving Tim Terma Lanier Drackenridge Park Widneadsy Lopes Jack Thurmond Train Lemos Arthur Morin Serai Bors Steve Catating Bill Kronkshirt Twrak Lueier Pelli Diet DalsAm Hawthorne Bo. T. M. Brown Bills Kingston Yee Sonny Nichols Ted Mehavier Helen Brown Blee Gridgia Poe Wilzabela Cochran Robs Culpepper Esparones Sierra Mary Louise Rose Maurice Nick Alma Pearl Pursch Lois Campbell Larene Wwolfe Katherine Colbert Hetex Fry

Florida racing bill nears approval after 20 years

In Tanlabasser Florida May 24 UPI supporters of legalized horse and dog racing push a senate backed plan to license tracks, tax gross receipts, and require county referendums. The bill creates a five member state racing commission and a 86 day season, with a 3 percent tax on pari mutuel receipts and 15 percent tax on endorsements. Opponents led by a woman representative voice strong resistance amid years of failed attempts since 1931.

Tanlabasser Fla UPI Dearle E. Carlton Atate House of Representatives Vecterdas Senate Carlton Irom Edne G. Fulder Ted Wicker Linn Bern

The Curious Bell Ringing Resident of Chiddingly

In East Sussex England a resident named Willtan Elphich rang a church bell above his head at Hailsham for days as part of a peculiar local record. The report also notes a Texan lake phenomenon called The Tarado and mentions a Megaporinee mound harboring wasps. Tomorrow promises a feature on The Man Who Has a Goldry Nose.

Willtan Elphich Diz Faphich Chiddingly East Sussex England Hailsham Rtga Vous Mr. Elphich Thomas Haines East Sage Ok Lake Placid New York

Ninepinnerd bet headline stuns bowls crowd

The event centers on Meglere cinch title with Muelie teams and a defrosted lead, as Miner RIN tansy dominates the lanes. Officials and attendees include President John Eroil, Dr ess Dletricy, Attorney Waller Forks, and Commissioner Jacob Aimonz. Audience figures list many locals and notable names among a long bill of players and dignitaries.

Meglere Muelie Thehemplefehis Nizepla Learve Dr. Peeters Imie Uesday Rial Rin Tansy Cad Jr Bran Vane Geriach Scnuces Dureholéer Vellmer Aviat Tetean Ucase Tee Knighte Columiaa Ake Sumitey Aiehl Leamoe Alent Arcacercen Obama Gues Kolder John Eroil Waller Jacob Aimonz Davie, & Eaton Janavan Walter Wah Bacel Pate Atcha Rical Aplaaten John Bitter Keren Willaing Jamee Tia Chara Norakuider Fred Vollmer Peer Adnink Mieandee Tawrince Lya Jack Planerty

Amateurs Eye Sunday Games With One Or Two Teams

Amateur leagues list multiple teams seeking Sunday games and practice times. Entries include Oilers and Athletics merging notes, police and taxi field matchups, and contact details for scheduling. Also mentions local independent clubs, business college teams, and minor league circuits with dates and venues in San Antonio area.

Westward Ho Golf: Voigt Loses in British Amateur Quarters

In Devon on May 21, Syg Roper, near winner, fell to Johnny De Fo cat, while L Willian Dulloch toppled John Morrison. Dr MacCormack defeated Capt Lippe and Eric Smith beat Peter Miller as weather and absentee stars shrank the galleries.

Westward HO Devon England Syg Roper Coorgs Voigt Johnny de Foccat America Willian Dulloch Glasgow Scotland John Morrison Cambridge Joh MacCormack Dublin Plyaician H. C. C. Lippe Cyril Toller Eric Smith Cambridge University Peter Miller Weather Hai Ize

Western Golf Body Votes On Stymie

CHICAGO May 21 A Western golf body debated eliminating a rule or practice seen as a stymie in match play. Several members urged abolition while others worried about timing and impact on the game. The issue involves decisions by leaders and the national association for golf.

Western Golf Body Stymie Chicago Kt Ghmr Tasay Aa Wellan Racdal Olfelais Honores Parens United States

Heights Fire Fighters Win Heights Fire Fighters Win

The Alamo Heights Fire Department defeated the San Antonio Police Department 12 to 5 on a Wednesday afternoon. Bhericau led with three hits in four at bats. Villaret and Colfer added three hits each. Werzip, Aaedenaue, and Sieth also contributed, while Beore had seven.

Alamo Ucighia Eire Department San Antonio Police Department Bhericau Alamo Faighte Villaret Colfer Werzip Police Aaedenaue Sietheny Hoe Beore

Sat the Traps Two perfect xot 25 sach for total of 60

In a San Antonio gas pool, Emmy A. faced Tel ined Wendermang with a 60 score total. J.P Colina placed second with 40 points in the tres, while DG. Grant led the 16yard iaza event with a 2h ter nels broken. Bootes

Emmy A Tel Wendermang San Antonio Gas Ool Aman Parlin J.P Colina Tres Grant Bootes

Kansas picks team for Big Six track meet

Kansas selects two key men to lead a bid for the Big Six track and field title. Coach Brutus Hawilton announced the squad to travel to Lincoln Nebraska for the conference meet Friday and Saturday. Names listed include Bickel Flick Beardalee Youngs Wollerton Black Coffman Hodges Bryan Kinney Klaner Gridley Stra jow Hondank Hoelner Annan Tunnely Riese Wellen Stover Kenney.

Lawrengh Kay University of Kansas Brutus MK. Hawilton Lincoln Nebraska Jeyhawkers Bes BR Shek L. Bickel Flick Beardalee Youngs Wollerton Black Coffman Hodges Boy Brayn Die- Kinney Klaner Jane Gridley Strajow Hondank Hoelner Annan Fteueblod Tunnely Riese Wellen Stover Kenney

250 Will Compete In Southern A.A.U.

New Orleans May 21. Two unde and fifty mthtetes bays qualifier for the Southern A.A.U. track and field championships to be held at Joyola Stadium Wednesday and Saturday. Secre tayor Benedetto announced. Fifteen schools and clubs will be represented by teammats. The list includes Loyola University and South Western of JaWayette Laovialano State Tezae 0inc University Rice Institute Lowman Holy Cross of J.nneel Alogalues Gayoso A OG. an Orleany A Cy

New Orleans Joyola Stedium Wesday Naturday Secretayor Benedetto Ifteen Achoela Teammatz Loyola University Houth‘western JaWayette Laovialano State Tezae Rice Institute Lowman Holy Cross of J.nneel Alogalues Gayoso A OG. An Orleany A

Kelly, Ex-Pitcher, Cleared of Murder

Yoke Kelly, former Pittsburgh National pitcher, was found not guilty by a jury in Flotrial court of the murder of Lovin Bronfman. Kelly had been indicted March 23 after the December 15 attempted robbery at a grocery store in Ina.

HTOLX Towa Yoke Kelly Pittsburgh Nasional Lovin Bronfman Kelly Prelim Ina

TOLAR'S IRVING TEAM TAKES LAURELS IN SEMI FINAL

Irving junior high baseball, coached by Tuck Tolar, claimed the city crown with a 7-8 victory over Page at Garrett Field on Wednesday. Page led the Page aggregation with two hits and two runs, while Irving Tom Hernandez and Arnvalog starred on offense and pitching to secure the win.

Wankington Irving Sigh Echoel Tuck Tolar Cetraight Irvine Enth Fernandes Heroondes Aravaloa Naranjo Prtterson Ghnce Roterta Caratanela Weitser Doyo Tring Page Trving Tentente Acenandez Maveold E. Hernandez Bace Anil Arnvalog Sbortelon Garza Valtree Heinz Weimer Tuate Stonil English Tentee Hertz Urrutin Zepeda Huhner Faye—Eckhardt Third Roberts Nacateher Patterann Might I Welch Schutze

Wilson Hurt Finger Sideline for Series

Boston May 21 A news item reports Hack Wilson injuring a finger while attempting a three bagger against Wally Berger. Tigga Stephenson to start in Wilsons place for several days as Cubs manager Rogers Morrosby denies any hidden motive in recent articles.

Boston Wilson Wally Berger Wilran_ Hornsby

Joel Hunt Shippped to Rochester Club

Joel Hunt, an outfielder from Tenerye, was ordered by Louis Cartlants to report to the Rochester club of the International League to reduce Cardinal router in the 2% man. The move comes amid a season with the rousing club of the Léxaa feagure, and includes details of other teams and players from Oklahoma City to Purstn and Al.

Louis Joel Lunt Louis Cartlants Rochester Cardinal Iest Hunt Léxaa Ose Twestarn J.raguf Oklahame City Topeka Purstn Ae Milner

Hungarian wrestler arrives for Aggeri invasion in New York

Mihaly Orgovamyi of Budapest, fresh European heavyweight champion after defeating eight opponents in Vienna, arrives in New York seeking bouts with Jim Landes Strangler Lewis and Henri DeGleve. He will be feted at a banquet by prominent Hungarians tonight.

New York Mihaly Orgovamyi Budapest Europe Vienna Orgoysmny Jim Landes Strangler Lewis Henri DeGleve

American woman aims for British golf title at Portmarnock

One American woman seeks the British women's championship after winning the metropolitan title for the past four years. Bomreen Orentz of Englewood New Jersey defeated rival American players and will compete at Portmarnock in Ireland starting June 8 where theBritish course awaits.

Agw Fore Great Britain Beiny Americ Bomreen Orentz Englewood N. J Chan Yel Porttoarnock Troland

Merchant Walker Finalists In Golf Championship

Clarendon Tex May 21 Walker of Quihanh who won the first Green Brit golf tournament in 1926 advanced to the final of the masocietion championship by defeating Bill Togers Vernon 4 and 2 in the semifinals. Merchant beat Frank Foxhall Memphis 2 up in the morning and then edged Jack Bers Flecird 2 and 2 in the five match to reach the final.

Clarendon Texan FA Tn Walker Quihanh Ira ‘M Merchant Clarention Bero Aizth Bill Togera Vernon Frank Foxhall Memphis Jack Bers Flecird

Rainica falls short in US Open golf qualifiers

In New York on May 21 rain delayed the national open, but 127 players remain hopeful of earning spots for the Toledo Open on July 2. The U S Golf Association closed entries Tuesday, with sectional qualifying rounds announced across 20 districts to narrow the field.

New York Rainica Ghia Yéac Toledo S. Bushy United States Oll Association

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