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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1930

Page

21

Campbell's Bluebird to Race on Daytona Beach in January

Captain Campbell Wurs down Dertone Beach to test the Bluebird, a 71 foot long, aluminum framed car powered by a Napier supercharged engine delivering 1430 horsepower. With a 12 foot wheelbase and 40 inch ground clearance, the vehicle aims to surpass 225 mph on a hazardous beach course, as wind and water conditions are studied for possible use at Great Lakes shoreline venues. Daytona is the preferred track if conditions improve.

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Gnalouse Woo Declares Walkover in Guthrie Meet

Tony Keruiedi known as the Gnalouse Woo announced a flawless performance at Guthrie meeting, claiming victory with confident strides. The crowd watched as he emphasized precision and speed in his showcase.

Tony Keruiedi Gnalouse Woo

Nevers Cards Rally To Beat Texans In Gridiron Thriller

Nevers Cards defeat Texans in a rugged game starring ex New York Giants and Ohio Spartans players. Notable moments include Gene Race scoring from the five yard line, a 16 yard tackle return for a touchdown by Nevers, and a late double reverse that set up another score. Cardinal contributors Williacy Handler Diehl and Philins stood out for Fort Worth rivals while Benton and Vaniller added depth in the 1930 campaign context.

Weorkin Veen Haye New York Ginnts Wortsmouth Ohio Spartang Hie Holidass Eaans Nevers Asaery Philins University of ‘Vexon Jake Williacy Pi! Handler Brill Ernie Parker William Boyd Chicago Lackfield Cird Inez Inez Cernion Croanbara Precement Cardinale Willieme Vauner Endo Hogse Tinsley Jackson Handler Diehl Guarda Randolph Baker Roge Bosch Kalons Southweak Matthews Cerila Moore Rorch Kore Phillipa Gearde Pawel Lumpkin Kolenf Love Kalvea Wilton Fullonek Oflielaly Neleres Williama C. UY Ungtre Plannkuehe University of ‘Tevag Bend Vneamans

Boxing Promoters Battle Over Miami Arena Plans

Damon Runyon notes rival promoters including Madison Square Garden, Frank Bruen, Tallie Magnolia, and G. J. K. Cretor vie for Miami boxing dates. Carnera and Stribling proposed clashes are stalled by suspensions and Garden’s influence, with doubts Miami will host a major show this season.

Madison Square Garden Corporation Frank Bruen Ame Tallie Magnolia Bmilanit Fmne Ofr Dourlnse Mra G. J. K. Cretor Miami Phil Dill Carey The Garden Corporation Reeder Arena St Garden Primo Carnera Gorden Corporation Carnera New York Boxing Commission Theteran

Nag Nagurski Studies Again in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis on December 20, Bronka Nagarski nicknamed Nag Nagurski, Minnesota's all American tackle, says he will resume business studies after six years with the Chicago Bears and seek a future outside football. He admits he plans to play a few more tokens of football but will quit if it interferes with business and his ability to eat.

Mavison Suare Garden Corporation Cartera Miami Jang Ax Frank Thouary Bruen Eld Carcera Fa Bruen Younk Mr.War Garden People Breibling George Tori Hickard Minneapolis Minn Bronka Nagarski Minnesota Nag

Three Major League “Spitters” Remain In Play

Chicago report notes only three spitball pitchers still active in MLB after bans. Tack Quinn exits via Philadelphia Athletics, leaving Urben Faber of the White Sox as the AL’s last notable figure. In the NL, Burleigh Grimes of the Cardinals and Clarence Mitchell of the Giants remain, with the broader crackdown ongoing.

Chicago Tack Quinn Philadelphia Athletics Urben Faber Burleigh Grimes St. Louis Cardinals Clarence Mitchell New York

Wrestling card promises rough and tumble Friday night

At Deethoven hall Elmer Guthrie faces Antony Bernardi in a best two of three rough and tumble bout. Guthrie's leather belt of hard tactics draws crowd anticipation while Bernardi vows to hold his own. Newcomer Rasanta Singh debuts as the emyshry man in a 12 pounder.

Elmer Guthrie Deethoven Hall Guthrie Tony Guthrin Antony Ant “Teg Pernard Bernardi Jonket Beck Poulos Lindsay Reid Lintsay Shreveport George Poulos Kentucky Greel Syrics Tindsay Svreddlers Linvsar Paul Delby Waters Rasanta Singh Cleroy Aingelya

Corpus Christi Named in Class D Baseball League

Dec. 24 W Dians for Class 19 bases ball league in the Rio Grande valley include Corpus Christi as a member announced by George P. Moving. The plan is to operate under the syetrar cap carried by the Nebraska State league.

Texas Corpus Christi Rio Grate Valley Corgan Christi George PL

French Hopes Rest On Pair Of Athletes

Paris driven by Paul Winter and Jules Ladoumergue with a focus on Olympic hopes in Los Angeles 1982. Discus thrower Heban Twirled 47.02 meters surpassing 1928 Olympic record prospects, while other French contenders prepare for events in track and field. Bank openings and local notices appear in Tupelo Mississippi.

Paris Paul Wineter Jules Ladoumergue France Loa Anpelen Heban Jp Shre Inshea Clarence Tausra Am Taterdany

Hawks to Practice for Saturday Game

Hawkey team from Toraa Chiropractic College will practice Friday night between 6 and 3 o'clock at Won Jawa lake grit Virg il Winters announced. They will head to Bat Sam Houston-Kelly Field Store at 7 30 Saturday night at Camp Nar muojle for the game.

HAWKS Toraa Chiropractic College Hawkey Virgil Winters Cnauh Kelly Field Camp Narmuojle

Coast Swaps Five Coaches on Pacific Coast

Seattle reports at least five football coaches will change positions next season across the Pacific Coast Conference. Targets include California, Montana, and Wyoming, with moves at UCLA, Oregon, and Gonzaga noted as possible.

Seattle Pacific Coast L Ow Gokball Seasi California, Montion and University of California At Pies Angler College of Tuert Northwest

Lopez of Brooklyn Honored in Florida Ceremony

The article notes Alfonzo Lopes, a Brooklyn Robins catcher, being honored in Florida with a gold medal presented by Joe Bathnehiste. It mentions Spanish speakers in the crowd and references a wartime or ceremonial scene, with a focus on Lopes’s recognition and status in baseball.

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Crimson Tide to Pasadena Train to Coast December 28

San Antonio officials announced a special Southern Pacific train carrying Alabama football fans through San Antonio at 11:55 a.m. December 28 en route to Pasadena for the New Year's Day game with Washington State. The Alabama squad worked out and traveled in a planned schedule.

BAMA Antonio Fara Alan Loma University Crimson Tide Pasadena Calif Walington State San Antonio Southern Pacific Railroad Heer

Chisholm Gridders Turn to Swimming

Chisholm athletes shift from gridiron to the pool as Dee Mino and teammates train for a state level swimming meet. After years of football focus, the squad seeks top honors in Minnesota, aiming to defend a national high school title and regain form since December 1927.

Chisholm Mino Dee Chisholmy Boye Giles Shey Gee Feany Minnesota Sal

Klein Plays To Keep Fit In Indianapolis

The great Philly slugger nicknamed Chick Klein works out in a downtown bowling alley during the off season to stay in shape. He plans to drop weight for spring training and aims to reclaim his home field honors in the National League era.

Indianapolis Dee Chick” Klein Philly Klein Krop Yebleh Wilkon

Seattle Sealtle hockey team held scoreless in three games

The Senttry failed to score a goal in the first three games of the season in the Pacific Coast Hockey League, leaving them tied for second place. The league standings show a mix of ties and losses as teams jockey for position.

Sealtle Der Gonda Fhrie Parifie Coast Hockey League Ezeond Ticors

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