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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
15
An OCR plagued column discusses short game and play around the green, stressing accuracy and practice. It notes Chester Horton’s new monograph aimed at lowering a player’s average and invites readers to request “Helping 80-20 Averages” by sending a stamped addressed envelope to the Sports Editor.
The article reports that former Main Avenue High School coach Fessenden has not applied for the Texarkana head coaching job, while Tead Cochran has resigned from Main and will join Texarkana High. Principal and faculty officials discuss replacements as Harry Hamilton is favored for Oshrin’s role, despite degree concerns.
Cleveland announces the national elimination for the Cor Don Bennett International halogen event to start from Labor Day. Director William Rose said the trials will begin from Houston with June 10 or July 4 as possible dates. Eleven pilot entrants from Navy and balloon clubs are listed, including Lieut. R Th. Den at and Svend Rasmussen, with Ward T. Vic Orman of Akron also named. The United States will contend in the year’s event in a series of eliminations beginning next Labor Day.
Rexinger Ainnounced as favorite to hold both titles at the University of Chicago after reaching the semis in singles and advancing in doubles with Colohan. He, with Lott, had won the doubles earlier, while Northwestern and Minnesota players contest the other semis as the meet continues.
The athletic council of Texas A and M announced varsity letters awarded to S A men from numerous Texas towns and colleges. Freshman numerals were also given in track and baseball, listing recipients from Dallas Fort Worth Houston San Antonio and other places.
Local notes reveal Agnes Quehowski from Binghamton contemplates attending the May boxing event to see Schmeling in action while expressing doubts about witnessing the anticipated clash with Jack Sharkey. She recalls family ties and hints at a personal decision rooted in respect and concern for her son.
Clayton Missouri May 30 Richard Lassall census supervisor filed suit for 10100 damages against Trickey Rickey vice president of the St Louis Cardinals and daughter Mary Trickey 18 after a February collision between a mutamobile and a car driven by Miss Utickey in St Louis County Circuit Court The suit alleges serious injuries to Lassall arising from the crash involving the two vehicles.
JW Veon and Rantolph Kempt scored near 100 each in a Liberty pistol and rifle club event at Wetmore Road range for the Critog trophy. Dean won first place with a strong 100 yard shot aided by artificial Mehdlue apparatus. Upcoming contests include a state meet at Camp Mabry starting June 8 with pistol on June 8 and rifles June 10 to 15, plus 1000 yard rifle practice in Austin on June 1. Thursday night scores include Matt 87, Thomas 81, White 65, Chambliss 65, Walls 60.
Ancient rivals Seguin White Sox and New Braunfels Tigers meet Sunday to open the season at Beeum fair grounds. Expected lineup includes George Wagu, with opening pitch around 3280.
The May program highlighted 4-year-old latirs and twelve two year old fillies in the Datulante Stakes. Betty Derr and trainer HW P. Gardner featured prominently with Keeneland and Preadise Charm, Folie, and others among top contenders.
Unclear report lists multiple boxing results with names such as Moont Bly Defex and Suiminy Mandell, noting substitutions and a featherweight title fight. The W Athletic club announces plans to file damages against a party in Chicago, with court action anticipated.
Austin May article reports Kay Chon selecting Taylor as captain of the Texas tennis squad for an international intercollegiate championship in Maverford Pa. The four man team includes Taylor Alvin Kay of Benetland and Lorin LaConte of Sm Ante, with Truce Nerves a ranking member.
Sharkey, aiming to improve during the grind, plans to bar five or six rounds of sparring before his May match with Max Schmeling. He showed strong balance and power in sparring with Torons Urosen and Ring Solomew, later defeating Larry Doster. Schmeling prepared in New York with trainer Leu Thirbe and Garry Mello, resting yesterday ahead of the workout.
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