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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1930

Page

4

Stars Swing Into Action In Fiesta Meet At San Antonio

The Fiesta track meet unfolds at Eagle Field with a large turnout from Texas schools and a Texas University freshman contingent. Referee Francis Schmidt from Texas Christina University officiates as rapid events fill the morning program, including a 10 yard dash and a 110 yard high hurdles. Greenwade leads a standout 75 meter time trial and special events feature the timed dash and midmorning relays. The event draws entrants from Sam Antonio clubs, Browneville, Aransas Pass, and Terrell Academy, with plans for a flower battle parade later in the day.

Francis Schmidt Texas Christina Univernity San Antonio Eagle Geld Berkshire Yorkshire Mars Antonio Wea Price Schmidt Bad Sam Antonio Hed Price Terrell School Dhllaz Mule Frazier Bob Bags City Recreationel Department Aod Om Aes Tan- 35 Toca Ee Browneville Aransas Rass Terrell Academy Del John Tatleion Stephenville San Marcos Baptist Academy South Trias Geeenwade Bobenwade

Indians Owinging Triumph In Dallas Series Finale

Dallas defeats San Antonio 6 to 4 to clinch the three game set. Bill Hargrove pitched well allowing eight hits as Pele Lapan homered and drove in three Indians runs. San Antonio managed limited offense with Harver and Lapan leading a late rally that fell short.

Dallas San Antonio Indians Bill Hargrove Pele Lapon Flo Harvel Jalord Lapan Dandero Huber Lapan Hargrove Strala Harver Homer Blankenship Schinkel Farrell Dondero Hamilton Lagan Terrel Bunker Blankenship Garland Accre Tribe Hensick Adkina Od Grimm Hargrove Weabens Noble Steers Concero

KING NICHOLS PROVES HIS WORTH IN PRO WRESTLING

King Nichols defeats George Poulis to win the third and deciding match at the Exposition arena. Nichols uses a crabhold and bodypin to take the first and third falls, while Poulis earns the second with a Knights Special. The rough bout features brutal exchanges as fans witness Nichols retain the crown.

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Fragmentary Race Report From Hazy Era Games

A garbled OCR style sports item mentions races and locations such as Fort Worth and Beaumont with unclear teams and results. The text contains many misspelled place names and names of possible participants, making concrete facts difficult to extract.

Yesterday's Explanations and Odd Claims

A fragment mentions Alfred Langeren performing a feat in Detroit such as blowing air through his eyes to extinguish a candle. It also references a creature and a humorous note about a Mr. Stipley responding to questions about Believe It or Not cartoons.

Detroit Alfred Langeren Me. Langeven Ash Stotten St

Texas League Box Score Report

Inning by inning play highlights feature Hasina and Vera in key at bats. Pitcher Minrine records a double and a pair of strikeouts as Tugres AIS shows control. Batters Kutt Beth and Sighali contribute RBI threats while Hrowin and Vin add a run, with several line drives and outs noted.

Atelier Hasina Hemmars Minrine Pitcher Tugres Ais Idien Ilisoh Mishkin Kelph Puales Barre Meim Rune Hutnor Beces Vp Pata Heewae Lee Bhevesort Jima TN Limpdare Ravidaa Bavecfann

Eagles Tackle Gonzales Monday in District 2 clash

Eagles travel to Gonzales for a Monday game against the Apaches, aiming to clinch the District 2 baseball title. Rain disrupted the schedule after a morning ride and a quick workout on the Gonzales diamond, with officials postponing the game.

Hain Manas Purdelt Hin Crackooridge Engles Gonzales Apaches Eagles Apachis

Negro Track Meet Postponed By Fiesta In Lincoln Park

The San Antonio Negro athletic meet and marathon relay scheduled for Saturday evening in Lincoln Park has been postponed due to a fever outbreak. All prizes will be carried over to the rescheduled date once announced.

Fiesta San Antonin Negro Bop Lircomn Park Donera

Walker Returns to Ring May 23 in Chicago

Chicago April 26. Mickay Walker middleweight champion will fight Charley Belanger in Detroit after a recent injury forced cancellation. Walker, recovering from a barge guard over the 47 in a bout with Kay White, shows rapid healing in Davenport.

Walker RING Chicago Mickay Walker Middeleneight Charley Belanger Kaye White Coby Ar Davenmrn

Indians Set Record in Pinch Hits

CHICAGO April 7 Henry Edwards secretary and sterilization of the American league credits the Cleveland Indians with a new major league record in pinch hitting. Seven pinch-hit at bats were used by the Indians in games against Detroit and Chicago and each delivered. The seven hits drove in seven runs with one run saved by a pinch-hitter. Two games were won by pinch-hitting.

Chicago Henry Edwards Cleveland Indians Indians Detroit Baward

Black Indians and Pelicans Open Negro Baseball League Season

The Black Indians of Antonio and the New Orleans Black Pelicans launch their league campaign at League Park with a 2:20 start on opening day. A program will precede the game, with two additional contests slated for the day following.

Ban Antonio Black Indians New Orleans Black Pelicans Iocal Aeaton League Park

Stars and Reds Rise in Rough Baseball Roundup

A mixed set of baseball results across leagues features the Yankees beating the Red Sox 4-2 behind homers by Ruth and Tirrt, while the Braves fall to the Red Sox in others. Highlights include the Browns beating the White Sox 4-2 and the Cubs edging the Reds in extras.

Priep Ruth Nikeese Yanks Red Hox Arty Vance Robine Braves E. Peth Teemy Kremer Pirater Gel Goede Geslin Benators Athistien Vat Malone Cubs Ravle Jan Tnks

Trate Fans Run Rassler Out of Town

Lynn Mass April 25 Branley Pinto of Manchester Hy was escorted to the rail by police after he was disqualified for kicking his opponent Don Malcovics Ailea NC in a wrestling bout A chorus of boos and bottles and chairs were hurled as fans protested the disqualification until police arrived to escort Pinto away

Lynn Mass Branley Pisto Manchester Don Malcowics Ailea N. C Pinto

Squadron 68 Joins City Loop Schedule

Squadron 68, the Kelly Field team, is set as the fourth member of the City Sentor league per no official announcement by President Gane Seng. Two Sunday games scheduled at Eaglefield: Public Service Utilities vs Fraternal Order of England White Sox at 2 o'clock, and Squadron 68 against Union A4 in the second game. City amateur baseball commission rules shown by a-law to permit army players in the City league. President A G Roemer called a meeting for 1780 Saturday afternoon at Kis atate on Main avenue.

Staty Kelly Gane Seng Public Service Utilities Order of Englea White Sox Union Eaglefield City Amateur Baseball Commission Army A. G. Roemer Kis Atate Main Avenue

Main sweeps tennis honors at district meet

The Main Avenue boys doubles team Fredalter and Gordon Pare defeated Edward Schmidt and Paul Hiskind of Farle Pass at San Antonio Country Club 61 81 63. They advance to the state meet in Austin May 1. Hatsig Gwin and Emily Reichert led bidistrict victories in girls and mixed events here Tuesday.

Miia Avenue Fredalter Gordon Pare Edward Schmidt Paul Hiskind Farle Pass San Antonio Country Club Austin Hatsig Gwin Emily Reichert Main Avenue Ginglea

Carnera Bout May 16 Off In Louisville Kentucky

The scheduled 25 pound Primo Carnera versus Bearcat Wright boxing match in Louisville was canceled after a conference by the American Legion and Kentucky athletic board due to questionable bouts involving Curmere.

Louisville Primo Carneta Lalian Boxer Bearcat Wright Omaha Neh American Legion Kentucky State Athletic Board of Control Curmere

American women golfers skip first round at British championship

U S women golfers entered in the Irish British championship with byes to the second round at Formby starting May 4. The draw lists Glenna Collett Rosalie Koupp Lee Mida Leo Lederman Virginia Holzderber Grace Vardas Virginia Wie and Reewatt Hanley.

London Eziebt United States Formby Glenna Collett Rosalie Koupp Lee Mida Leo Lederman Mika Virginia Holzderber Min Grace Vardas Virginia

Texas Tulane Tennis Interrupted by Rain

In Austin on April 20 the Texas and Tulane tennis teams could complete only one match. Texas edged Tulane’s Ninbs 3 0 in singles, while a doubles match was halted after Texas won the first set 6 2 and led 2 1 in the second. The third set was tied 3 3 when play was stopped. the delayed matches will be played today.

Austin Haina University of Trans Tulane University Tezng Ninbhs Tulane Alamied Terns

MU Netters Triumph Over Baylor In Waco

In Waco on April 28 the MU tennis team swept Baylor with Briday Moyer shining for MU. Lig beat Trippett 6-3 6-2 and Morrow with Boothman won the doubles. Parker from Basinn and Boothman also had notable matches in a strong MU showing.

Netters Waco M. L Baylor Briday- Moyer Af Bom Parker Af Basinn Boothman M. Lig Trippett Maron Leagily Fiim Trippett Rovith

Fight results by the Associated Fame in Hartford and environs

World featherweight champion Bat Hattalino defeated Husky Graham in Hartford New York and other bouts listed include Mineonoke-Yale Okun outpointing Dick Daniela in New York City. Nick Teno beating Billy Fedor in Troy. Caldart over Kraken in Philadelphia. dimmy Swissan over Kidge Angelo in Charlotte. plus several other decisions across Chicago Dorota Washington and Los Angeles with various 6 or 10 round outcomes.

Associated Fame Hartford Coon Bat Hattalino Husky Graham Utlon Nem-Tille Pittaburgh Gitty Chatlerni Bobby Young Watrall Roger O'Brien Chicaga Joe Potts Dorota Mineonoke Yale Okun New York Charlotte N. C Dimmy Swissan North Carolina Kidge Angelo Washington, D. C

Mineral Wells Golf Tourney Narrowed To Eight

Mineral Wells April 2 The round of match play in the mineral wells invitation tourney left eight players advancing led by Joe Ballard of Fort Worth and Morelani of Dallas. Other progressing golfers include G Seyman Cap Garrett Lannie King D J Herring Barnett and Dixon White with first round pairings set including Moreland vs White and Ballard vs King among matches.

Mineral Wells Comecdaliota Joe Ballard Fort Worth Morelani Dallas G. ¥. Seyman Cap Garrett Lannie King D. J. Herring 4. Barnett J. Dixon White Sint Moreland Ga. White, Dyson [Em Garret Ballard King Heening Haenett

Dempsey Cancels Plans to Enter Clinic

Jack Dempsey telegrammed from New York stating he will not travel to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, next Monday for a general overhauling and has canceled his own engagement. He remains undecided about California training for a possible bout with Max Schmeling and whether to accept George Getz’s invitation to Africa.

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