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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1930
Page
9
Singed report details protests by utility officials and team managers over disputed calls in a decisive league game. The meeting agenda covers alleged infractions, potential penalties, and possible rescheduling, with further action pending protest outcomes and official rulings.
WALLINGTON D C Aug 13 The army infantry chief Maj Gen steppe QW announced Pvt Michael L Costes stationed at Fort San Luis Texas signed with the St Louis National League club. The move adds Costes to a list of former service men and reflects the infantry view of baseball as a clean manly sport aiding recruitment and morale.
Willian C.G. Jones of Heady will coach football at Lane High School starting September 1. A Lesan University graduate and former swimming director, Jones arrives after leading a spring football practice and will oversee the upcoming Fear Foothall program.
New York Aug 19 Primo Carnera faces a grim medical forecast as specialists warn his nutrition and growth have caused abnormal gland function. Doctors fear progressive deterioration could end his ring career, while managers dispute the certainty of the report amid ongoing medical assessments.
Argentinian lightweight Masta Suarez loses movement after three straight wins in the US campaign. He fights at Currnaboro stadium in Trinpont as Flowers suffers a hard hit. Suarez then defeats Joe Glick on points and stops Terman Perlick for Kalamano. Flowers appears tougher next, with a knockout over Tommy Grogin.
Stribling boxers rejected a Madison Square Garden offer as Willie seeks to box Sharkey at Campilotack next year. The scenario centers on disputes over long contracts and future bouts involving prominent fighters in New York.
In Vandalia Ohio amateurs vie for the Grand American handicap trapshooting titles at the five hundred entrant event. Frank M Trough of Portland led the AA championship with a perfect 210, while K P Woolward of Houston and Charley Bogert of Sandusky chased. Other divisions saw Ralph Jenkins Orleans Indiana and DLW Caldwell Amarillo Texas contend for Uni9y A titles as scores were tallied through the day.
In a tense late game the Robins fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 1, failing to gain ground in the National League pennant race. Glenn Wright homered for the Pirates, and a two-run double in the ninth sealed Chicago’s kicker’s fate as the rivals plummet to third. Meanwhile American League leaders see Philadelphia, Washington and the Yankees win to stay ahead. Harold Golden’s strong pitching anchors the day for the champions.
Competition highlights scattered results from the flag race circuit with multiple cities listed. Names and places appear garbled yet hint at events in Cleveland Poston Philadelphia Oklahoma City Erie Omaha and others.
Smm Terry cranks slugging hits to halt New York Giants as NL batters rally. The veteran outfielder fuels a pennant push with timely power and steady glove work, lifting his team in tight race atmosphere.
In a tense extra inning showdown, Hamilton delivered the decisive hit to edge the Cats in the eleventh inning. San Antonio scored 10 to Fort Worth 8 as the teams battled through gusty winds and erratic play before Hamilton sealed the win at League Park.
Aug 19 BT Louis reports the St Louis Cardinals doubling up Sundays at home with back to back doubleheaders. Attendance nears 22 200 average, despite rain delays. three of eight home Sundays drew under 20 000 fans. Cardinals have won five of their last eight doubleheaders, maintaining rising support for the season.
Lonnie Tannin an Irish fighter from California faced Dilworth in a main event at Sanart Ret auditorium Mendal night. Tannin failed to press attack as Dilworth forced a fifth round KO after trimming down opponent. Evens: Light heavyweight Tony Lichtning defeated Bright and Kid Toney bested Seguin in four rounds. Large crowd attended.
Top three finishers in each event at the TL venrs trials at San Pedro park pool advance to the state meet. Entries are handled at the council hall by noon Friday, with late entries accepted by Vie Schultz at 71 Wyoming Street. The state contest is governed by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Kelly Geld will host a water meet at Kelly Field on September 3. The program features a diving event and a sprint race with details posted by the organizing committee.
Unclear game summary with multiple misread names and events. Mentions Port Worth, Flippen, Dingo, Jamil, Ketel, Smith, Forwler, Moyera and Indians, with scattered baseball actions and late innings but many garbled phrases.
A garbled box score style summary lists players and actions including tackles, hits and pitches. Mentions multiple players such as Fowler, Hardaway, Buchanan, and others with innings like entries marking outs and runs.
Fort Worths Pugs travel to face Invader from Fort Worth Puke Trammiel as Warren hosts a Wednesday night bout card at Carrere Fien. Main event mirrors Mirror Corley versus Tod Williams with a 6 pounder midcard and several locals named like Lopez and Meche in the lineup.
Magnolia pitcher Jim Smith’s wife was badly cut when a foul wall crashed through the windshield of their car as she sat inside after the game against the Jumble Oilers. Authorities took her to hospital. the game had ended with a 4 to 1 score in favor of the Magnolias. International standings list Buffalo over Reading 24 to 7 and Toronto 14 to 3 over Jersey Oly.
Emil Mueller returns to front business in the North Texas golf meet as San Antonio awaits. Fort Worth hosts entry for the Glen Garre tournament with high expectations for the fastest merlinton tournament ever held in this region. Qualifying rounds begin Wednesday amid large crowds, with hopes for a record turnout and top players anticipated.
Aug 10 reports show TeXan to join regulars for polo trials with notable riders from Aquatic clubs and Westchester lineup. Sitchcock plans to field Perley, Willing, Mortrick, Smith, and Borseke as he tests candidates for the international team, with McAuliffe set for a Chicago bout signaling cross league action.
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