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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1930
Page
19
In Little Rock on April 5 a Yankee parade amid local celebrations turned chaotic as Bill Dickey was hit by a flying object. A public party wagon removed a fence section during the event while pitchers Henry Julian and Dusty Rhodes covered for Babe Ruth who was injured earlier by a high homer.
Eight balanced teams begin the 1020 Pacific Coast league baseball season today. Dollywood meets Oakland Beattle plays San Francisco Portland faces Los Angeles and the Missions tackle Sacramento. Preseason favorites include Dollywool Los Angeles and San Francises, with Hollywood boasting a largely intact lineup from last season.
Primo Carnera the Italian behemoth, holder 13 KOs in 18 bouts, headlines a Los Angeles show tonight, facing his 14th opponent on the current tour, Neil Clixby a 200 pound contender noted for past flashes of speed though not favored to halt Carnera. The card is part of a Derby eye event in Louisville on May 16 with Bearcat Wright scheduled to meet George Guilfrey, while Kentucky authorities secure arena clearance for a potential title scene.
Amateur teams from Charlonge and San Antonio plan games with North Keasanton as the schedule firms up. The Strait Frank nine advances to fall play after a Monday night league vote. Games start at 4 pm with 25 cent admission. drills and practice sessions are slated at multiple parks this week, with several teams seeking out-of-town opponents and arranging meetings at sporting goods venues.
A Port Arthur to Beaumont rail trip included liquor filled dolls handed to high school students and Port Arthur football team members. Prohibition violations charged against Bob Butler marked his second offense while a federal grand jury pursued indictments amid a Brooks Field league game schedule. Sheriff Covington rode the train, noting the dolls with ribbons.
Main Avenue High School girls tennis, coached by Mrs Cecil Thurneth, defeated Brackenridge girls in both singles and doubles on Monday to advance to the district meet in San Marcos on April 1. Emily Reich beat Dorothy Joly in straight sets, while Gelaner and Frances Morris defeated Dorothy A and Margaret Heart 6-3 2-5 in doubles. The Main Avenue boys also go to the district meet following last week’s win over Brackenridge.
Dallas April 8 One of the Pittsburgh Diraten ee is about ready to return to the lineup. Dick Bartell flashy shortstop who has been out of service with a sprained ankle worked out with his mates for a brief drill yesterday and will take one more drill today the ankle is mended and Dick was ready to take things easy today
In Seattle last night, Sonsenberg defeated Howard Cantonwino to claim the heavyweight wrestling championship. The match featured a crosslex body slam and a tackle as Sonsenberg asserted dominance in the title bout.
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