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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
18
ARIS May 23 Selen idq and Filith from California faced Lili D Alvares and Ken Bouman in the quarter finals of the French Spinsbivs. The match went to extra sets with D Alvares and Bouman winning 6 4 5 6 0. The Americans battled hard but failed to close out the match.
Fragmentary report notes Realist Wivelyn Colyer and Mrs John determined to play tennis despite lingering protest. Mentions May Sh-f and Pj- Melen. unclear details and setting in France.
London reports from Paris and New York claim tennis star Helen Wills may appear at Wimbledon with stockings removed. Royal court etiquette and Queen Mary’s supposed disapproval spark controversy as British society weighs propriety against American daring.
Public Service Utilities leaders plan a three game series with the San Luis Cuban All-Stars at Garrett field, starting Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The Cabank will move to Garrett field as home base for the rest of the stay. Manager Riley Harris calls it a different show this time as Public Service seeks better results after last year’s defeats.
The Lathers Union requests a contest with any team for Sunday. If there are bakers, call Trevin 2260 and ask for Mr. Maddox. White Cats want a meeting with San Antonio Motor Coasting in Rome next Sunday at their diamond on the Slough. West Side Tigers vs Fast End Slugeeta opens a double header at Woodlawn at 9 o clock Sunday morning with North Side Trejo Cubs vs South lores Medium in the second game.
The American Army equestrian team won first place in the run cup at the Pogunn horse show in Warsaw. Captain Stratford finished sixth in the individual contest.
Eddie Bravitke catcher for Hoffiman-Hayman Coffee was suspended one month after a Sunday altercation in the Alamo City Baseball league game against Main Avenue Gleaners. A batter struck Brasieke with a bat during dodging, sparking a broader fracas before league president Gene Seng reviewed the case. Next Sunday’s schedule shows Service Enginovera vs Hoffman-Hayman at Lolo field No.2 at 1:45 and Kelly-Mavericks vs Main Avenue Cleaners at 4:00 on Talo field No.4. The Mavericks added Shortstop Naranjo and Outfielder Tac Gbbotts from St. Mary’s University Rattlers capably bolstering the lineup.
Cuba’s Kid Chocolate and Fidel LaBarba waged a tight bout with partial results listed. Dominick Petrone of New York and Archie Dell of Baltimore faced defeats while Baby Face Quintana and Paulie Porter earned notes in various city matchups. Frankie Palusa and Pablo Dano secured decisions, with Jim Francisco, Vince Dunes, and Baby Joe Gans noted for wins in different weights and venues.
Horton Smith, rising star and popular youngster, outdistanced Walter Hagen in a sensational British Open chase. Smith linked a remarkable 278 total to challenge Hagen’s title as fans hailed his ascent, while Hagen faced pressure to perform at Winged Foot later in the U S Open season.
Arthur Pinkey Whitney of the San Antonio Whit neve rises to major league play at third base for the F Men. In a Philadelphia doubleheader against Boston, Whitney hit three singles and a triple, scoring three runs in game one and adding a single in game two for two more RBIs. Five for seven with five RBIs marks a strong day at the ball park.
Principal J F Howard of Alamo Heights High School delays decision on hiring a new coach for the Heights athletic frame as seven applications are reviewed by the board and athletic committee. Benny Htrickland may take over duties at Avatin High, with a likely hire after a formal process.
Twelve Brackenridge high school baseball players earned athletic letters at the Academic League banquet held at the original Mexican restaurant. Capt. Gil Pyka led as MVP, with Jose Naranjo earning top batting honors. Coach Mannel Purkatt accepted the Academic trophy for his team.
Sixteen newspaper golfers qualify for Willow Springs Golf Club scribes tournament this week. First flight pairings listed by T. Dixon include Stemm versus Maples, Burne versus Alburyrr, Flantinga versus Ronero, Hatharsay versus Woast, with second flight matchups Herndon versus Carpenter, Horton versus Rogera, Cablentz versus Seng, and Dubiteky versus Seng.
New York May 28 INS United States Open field swells as about 1001 golfers have entered. Officials plan to release district quotes nationwide in coming days.
Wisconsin will play Northwestern in their second Big Ten baseball meeting at Evanston on Friday instead of Saturday. The date change was made to avoid clashing with the Big Ten track and field championships finals.
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