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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1930

Page

18

Ty Cobb Set for Return to Coast Baseball League

Ty Cobb plans a comeback to organized baseball with the Coast League, potentially as a veteran player or executive. Reports say Cobb hopes to observe culture in California, seek a top role, and possibly resume play by 2031, with questions about management and financial backing.

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Frisco Amateurs Score Best Showing in National Tournament

Frisco boxers delivered strong results at the National Amateur Boxing Championship in Boston. Ajoa from San Francisco led the local effort with a first round win, as Golden Gate athletes posted three wins and several byes. Participants from Boston Worcester Cleveland New York Washington and others accounted for multiple victories while entries from New Orleans Chicago and Honolulu also claimed wins.

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Nine Pitchers Shine as Uncle Robby Ponders Rotation

Wilbert Robinson of Brooklyn rails against tossing many rookies, preferring a nine-man staff led by veterans. He notes none of the newcomers matched Danny Vance, planning a compact, steady group to avoid wasting talent and overburdening the bullpen.

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Crisp Succeeds Wade as Alabama Mentor

Henry G. Crittt of the University of Alabama coaching staff for 10 years is chosen to replace Wallace Wade as athletic director when Wade moves to Duke University. The account notes Cobb’s long tenure and Wade’s departure with mixed sentiment, hinting at future involvement with a coast league franchise.

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Velocity and wind in iceboat sailing explained

A discussion on iceboat speed describes wind angle effects, noting maximum speed near 120 degrees from the wind and that boat velocity can approach wind velocity. The piece references General Sam Hopaton and a request to mail questions about the "Believe It on" cartoons.

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Bowling Stars Dominate 1971 Championship Recap

The thirtieth renewal of the American Bowling Congress meet features top performances by Hirst, Keplera, Shotwail, Tapina, and Smoore. Records and high scores abound as Kalamazoo and Joliet clubs shine, with Leinster and Beethoven contenders leading the field in a montage of matches and standings.

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Meeting Recap With J. Macefanus on Filer Filing

Fragmentary notes show a meeting with J. Macsfanus of the Filer. The notations reference a date range in May and a total of three items, but details are unclear from the OCR.

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Jackie Fields Ordered to Defend Chicago Title Fight

Jackie Fields, world welterweight champion, has been ordered by the N B A to defend the title promptly. The Communications commission warned Fields’ manager Gig Hooney that the throne could be vacated if he delays. Thompson and Young Corbett II have posted forfeit threats as challengers.

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Blackerby On Way Klinger Joins Sox

Terre Haute Indiana April 4 A new name was listed and Moe Mote or Jesse Wallace are missing from the roster of the Chicago White Sox as they engage the New York Giants in spring training. George Blackerby outfielder was shipped back to Dallas Texas and Joe Klinger catcher had been obtained from Little Rock to help as Moe Z injures.

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Merino Fights Colbert On Ring Card

Tohony Merino meets Jack Colbert in the main event of the Buaiures Mena Athletic club card at Beathoven Hall on Tuesday. Promoter Ghelton notes Castille declined to fight. Merino and Colbert weighed about 134 pounds, with a loaded undercard featuring Babe Galen, Joe Barrera, Willie O'Brien, Merle Young, Reed Toney, and Reed Wile Homa in various four or six round bouts.

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