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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1929

Page

18

Helen Wills Advances Easily In French Championship

Helen Wills moved into the fourth round of the French open women’s singles by defeating Billie Tapscott of South Africa 6 4 6 3. May Sutton Bundy, an American veteran, was upset in the second round by Fraulein Friedle from Germany 7 5 6 1. In doubles, Bennett and Cochet won in straight sets after a tough center-court battle.

Parts Nay Belen Wills Billie” Tapscott South Africa May Sutton Bundr Frau Friedle Ban Germany Wis Drancis T. Hunter Bar Pasieee Eileen Bennett Great Britain Henri Cochet France Four Horsemen Plas Mick Bennett Cochet BI Tiden Wilbur Gorn Jens

Coast Athletes Gather for Big College Meet

Philadelphia May 29 Coast college athletes converge for the annual C A A track and field championship. California brings six, Southern California 43, Stanford 14, with Stanford favored behind Eric Krenz and Captain Ross Nichols among leaders. Key events include Borah’s 220 yard dash and Hurdles as teams vie for podium spots amid block controversy and official decisions on equipment.

Philadelphia Pacific Coast 1. C. A. AL Ala University of California Southern California Stanford University Dink Templeton Stanford Eric Krenz Harlow Ross Nichols Hitlchalder Ward Edmonds

Eight Winners of State Golf Title to Complete

Dallas May 29 Ex champions from past and present are expected to tee off in the qualifying round of the twenty third annual state amateur golf tournament at Brookhollow June 4. Jack Speer defends against a field including Lewis Levinson Ossie Carlton Tommy Cochran Charlie Dexter George Jaenby and George Rotan among others. George Wolan holds the record with five titles while Dexter and Cochran have two consecutive wins. South Texas stars like Carllous Speer and Levinson lead a strong bay area lineup with Treuben Albaugh and other notable players named for consideration. Medalist Hap Hamsingill Ed Stewart and others are listed in the draw.

Dallas Brookhollow Jack Speer Texas Links Pudhators Lewis Levinson San Antonio Ossie Carlton Houston Champ Tommy Cochran Wichita Pails Charlie Dexter Louis Jaenby George Aldredge George Rotan Hax George Wolan Houston Wizard Dexter Cochran Einde Rtun South Tezea Carllous Speera Levinsons Treuben Albaugh Hap Macsingill Ed Stewart Fort Worth 8. M. Hil LaFayette Franks Gus Moreland Malias Dennis Lavender Ibilene AL Barger San Angelo Clarence Uubbs Waco Hadger Semr Austin

Thomas Nelson Page students earn varsity letters

Twenty eight students across three major sports at Thomas Nelson Page Junior High receive letters for achievements in baseball football basketball track and swimming. Coach Leslie Wieilfer presented the awards on behalf of the PTA with Melugia noted for excelling in five sports and receiving a green star.

Thomas Nelson Page Leslie Wieilfer parent-teacher _association Bourgeon Afelugia Melugia Gene Beng Broadway Sporting Goods Corporation Couch Pfeiffer Leroy Shirley Wesley Dixon Johnny Ule Louie Brown Harold Rothman Albert Joseph Harvey Rubbright Reynolds Calor Paul Magee Arthur Higgins Sam Garze Johm Fenner Joz Reeder Milton Wallace Hubert Marlin Meriano Lopez W. H. Yarborough Barnty Goldthorpe Jimmi McMillen

Seattle Gets Frank Barnes in Coast League deal

Brattle Washington May 29 The mysterious pitcher from Detroit known as the undemonstrated artist turns into a real prospect Seattle Coast club president Bill Klepper says Frank Barnes was purchased last fall from Houston Texas for 2000 and he is expected to join the team as soon as he is able to.

Stanford A. Ac A. A N. A Cromwell Souther Caliifornia Charley Borah Borch Cromwyell Brattle Wash Detroit Warnes Bill Klepper Houston Texas Barnes

Jackie Coogan Returns to Screen in Courage on Broadway

Jackie Coogan, once a vaudeville flop, will return to film in Courage based on the Broadway Tom Barry play produced by Lew Cantor with Janet Beberg and Junior Durkin. The piece notes Coogan’s move to a substantive screen role as a talking film debut, while previewing aviation themes and other Hollywood notes from Lipton to Fox.

Louella O Parsons Universal Jee Hatten Los Angeles Nay Yo Tae Coogan New York Jack Crogan Sra Courage Tom Barry Lew Cantor Janet Beerberg Junior Durkin

Vote Due On Census Bill In Senate Action

Washington D C July 29 Congress pushed toward a census reapportionment vote as the Senate prepared for action after rejecting an amendment by Senator Sackett to exclude aliens from the enumeration. The House had passed its tariff measure 264 to 147 and was to reconvene at 1 o’clock to tackle miscellaneous bills.

Vox Llews Hughes Llewellyn Hughes Fox Washington, D. C Sackett Kentucky House Oelock

Sandlot Liftings at San Pedro Park Diamond Game

Central Athletic Club Aces and G Penney company teams schedule a 5 o clock game at the San Pedro park diamond. The 141st Infantry Texas National Guard baseball team practices at 6 30 Thursday at Lambert Tench diamond Brackenridge park. Captain Myera of Fort Sem Houston seeks arranged games nearby or in town for the coming weeks and offers an army field for practice or play. Army Post 407 is referenced for games.

Central Aces G. Penney Company San Pedro Park 141St Infantry Texas National Guard Myera Twenty-third Infantry Fort Sem Houston San’ Antonio Army Ain Myers Army Post 407

Boxing show called off amid rain at Meethoven arena

Fort Worth reports boxing distraction as Meethoven arena show was washed out Tuesday night. Promoters of the American Legion announced a new Friday night program headlined by middleweights Maxie Tels and Hutl Doyle. In a separate note, W. D. Stribling heavyweight bout in Fort Worth June 4 was canceled after Governor Moody objected to it.

Meethoven Arena Heethoven Hall American Legion Oame Maxie Tels Hutl Doyle Stribling Fort Worth W. DL Mort Worth Can Moody

Mandell Fight Indefinitely Postponed In Chicago

Promoter Jim Slisjen postponed indefinitely the Mandell versus Kamlan lightweight title bout in Chicago due to difficulties with federal tax collectors. The May 20 event was set for promotor James Slisjen to arrange the fight, with world champion Sammy Mandell and former featherweight titleholder Louis Kamlan the scheduled participants.

Chicago Ax Collectora Jim Sli Jen Sammy Mandell Louis “Stid? Kamlan

Lewis Pins Stecher Three Fasts in Tulsa Match

In Tulsa on May 20, former world heavyweight champions Strangler Lewis and Stecher of Dodge City, Nebraska, met for the third time in two years. Lewis, 240 pounds, beat Stecher, 290, two falls to one. Stecher won the first fall with a body scissors in 30 minutes, Lewis claimed the second with a slam in 7, and the third with a double running lock in 3 minutes.

Tulsa Okla Strangler Lewis Stecher Dodge City Neb Nnesed

San Antonians Sought for Poppy Sale Funds

San Antonians are urged to buy 6000 Buddy poppies Wednesday and Thursday to support disabled veterans through the Veterans of Foreign Wars drive. Poppies are produced by disabled soldiers nationwide for Decoration Day fundraising with no fixed price.

San Antonians Nurmerian

Brown Gets Jon in Independence Signing Shuffle

In Independence the Western league club released by Pueblo after Spencer Abbott assumed management, signs Jon and Marty Purtell as part of a rebuilding move. Harvey Geer, pitcher and outfielder, is echoed in the shakeup as Tinlonenietice confirms the reorganization and return of players amid the signing spree.

Brown Jon Independence Ruity Cleon Drown Pueblo Spencer Abbott Tinlonenietice Western Association Trawn Marty Purtell Nunciiicell Harvey Geee R

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