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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1930

Page

17

Spring Ball Squad Heads South

Philadelphia February report shows Averall Athletics traveling to Mot Saeings Ard for three weeks of spring training, led by coach Wil Gleason. The party includes Hobe Walbers, Bing Miller, Sima ybien, dach Boley, with Al Simmons, Jack Quin, Bill Shorr joining upon arrival. Micky Cochrane plans to drive to the Springs.

Philadelphia Averall Champion Athletics Mot Saeings Ard Stuort Myers Fla Wil Gleason Atn Hobe Walbers Bing Miller Sima Ybien Dach Boley The Grown al Simmons Jack Quin Bill Shorr Micky Cochrane Wwen Automoblie

Allison and Carvel to clash in feature tennis tilt

A San Antonio match card outlines a Thursday start for the firal annual invite tennis tournament tied to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Frost Carvel faces Wilmer Alsom in a marquee second round, with Johnny Darg and Joe Ruyter’s winner among noted early matches.

San Aretonio Junice Chamber of Qommerce Horr Sam Houston San Antonio Couny Club Airr Frost Carvel Wilmer Altsom Cal. Wall UC Johnson Alles Hugh Muniop Deuvian Braces Aurous Sanders Joe Ruyter Wid McLeary Derkeley Hell Lasker Neeligsen San Antonio Reaulia Svatesday Lanaker Vidtuwn Wave Bertram Weltem Searcy Verguson Luiveredy Texas Url Karmrall Texs University Ridney B. Wood Jr New York Colane Gibron Will Conwell Avatin Yorweet McXair University of ‘Peran Wosen LaCoste Illnees Pfeifer Devaulas Ileese Peiffer Wilner Milson Goodwin Curler Ret Kipp McMerer Metiro Mirbel Darby

Pros Warm Up for Houston Meet at Rio Aico Club

Houston April 4 report notes pros warming up for the Houston Spec Rolf tournament at Rio Aico Country Club. About 160 players tee off in the pro-am event with 75 professionals and 10 to 15 amateurs in the open field. Notable names include Al Expirosa, Jack Burke, Paul Runyan, Ralph Guldahl, Julius Ackerbloom, Herman Barron, and many others as the event runs through weekend rounds with cash prizes for top finishers.

Houston Rio Aico Country Club AL Expirosa Gritg Wood Bloomfield Horton Staith Wild Bill Meblern Lobby Cruicknhank Harry Cooper Neal McIntyre Mike Urnest Vous Manero Augie Nordone Tom Creary Witty Cox Frank Walsh Jonn Royetk Paul Runyan Jack Burke Larry Nabboltz Ralph Guldahl Johnny Golden Julius Ackerbloom Herman Barron Siaturdus Biornieg Bunday Cacey Cirel Piice

Gar Wood's 60000 Boat Explodes and Sinks in Miami

Fin Feb 6 Gar Wood senior speedboat sank in Seybold canal after a possible explosion tore the stern and ignited the craft. Two engine-room workers escaped with burns, valued at around $60,000.

Gar Wood Miami Fin Ter Gar Seybold Canal Eapresa

Midwick Wins Way to Finals in Polo Open

In an overtime contest marked by fouls and hard riding, Midwick edged the New York Hurricanes 11 to 10 to advance to Sunday’s final in the Techic Gansi open championship. The Los Angeles quarter will be opposed by an invading Argentine team.

Strong Woman Watches Her Son Box in New York

State Sandwina, noted as a strong woman, announced she would watch her son box Knute Hansen, with word that Sandins near weight class would be involved. She had just arrived in Prony abroad and plans to attend and oversee the bout.

New York Sandwina Farope Warrany Sandins Rong Knute Hansen

Loyola Loses Star On Eve Of East Trip

Loyola University Braker Hall squad heads east for six games without star forward Tommy Flynn after scholastic ineligibility ends his season. The sensational sophomore is out for the remainder of the season.

Loyola Chicago UPI Loesota University Braker Hall Tommy Flynn Mynn Yestering Hearn

Walker Cup Golf Event For Women Planned This Year

The Women's Western Golf Association announced a Walker Cup style event for women to be held at the West Course. The tournament, open to women worldwide, aims to showcase top players and will be organized by the association under President Walker. Details released at the executive committee meeting.

Cilernal Service Chicago Fel Tiolfers Everyaile Georges Sandwich Boglind West Course Des Walker Assue Womon

Dawkins-Ryan Contest Promises Excitement

The Lucy Dawkins Jack Ryan match opens promotion with strong bouts on the card at Fort Sam Houston Werlng night. Ryan is expected to outweight Dawkins by about fifteen pounds though Dawkins’ speed and skill may test him. Other matches include Oreste Vasilis versus Abie Cate in the main hour and Me Kary sick vs Vins Canhay in the semi-final.

Lucy Vawkins Jack Ryan Nalph Hammonds Nat Brials Fort Sam Houston Ryan Liwkins Ihsan Dnstant Hp Ave Coleman al Karavick Dawkins Arik Yan Yan Anay Oreste Vasilis Abie Cate ME Kary Om 'Vins Canhay

Cotter Boxes Em In Style At Exposition Fight Card

The Exposition arena hosts a boxing program Tuesday night headlined by Cotter. Notables include Kid Goldstein and Ad, plus Longoria in a main event against Castillo. Other bouts feature Weilion, Bowler, and a semi windup with Muirutiere among hopefuls as San Antonio fans expect a lively card.

Kid Goldstein Gert Cottey Ousnieur Acrapper Robert Longoria Castillo Kid Pancho Ray Maungtee Macing San Antonia Foster Ilnlians Simpson

Mrs Higbie Beaten in Los Angeles Golf Tournament

In Los Angeles on February 6, Hedy Higbie, tied as lieutenant, fell in the third round of the California midwinter women’s golf tournament. Min Ca. Woon led Ayem in a bid to win, with era Trang presiding in Los Angeles as a champion and runner up in national play.

Higbie Los Angeles Mra Hedy Wighie Lietrsit Wan Elimi California Bn Mem Ca Woon Lert Ayem Biniar Trang Reeder Cole Min Telen Lawson Loa Angel O Nod

Ex Cleveland Owner Back as Ball Mogul

Charles W. Somers has been named president and owner of the New Orleans Alias baseball club in the Southern Association, returning to baseball after formerly owning the Cleveland Indians. He leads the New Orleans Base- CalE and Amusement company, succeeding the late Julius Molnemann. Helen Hicks, the New York golfer, tied a schedule here yesterday as she reached a milestone.

Edretts Sew Vork Jexs McMahon Imaichmanker Madison Square Garden Coliseum Fibbette Brooklyn Medahon New York Cleveland New Orleans Charles W. Somers Southern Assoliation Cleveland Unrliniy Fratelert Cale and Amusement Company Julius Molnemann

Reds Add Pair of Players in Deals

Cincinnati Reds acquire infield help Leo Du recier and right handed pitcher Laighis Me Wonnythers in separate moves. Joe Tague and Adolf Paguy swap minds, with Paguy joining the Reds from Brooklyn and Me Wonnythers coming from the Giants. The changes aim to bolster a fine fielding unit and address pitching depth for the upcoming season.

Cincinnati Reds Leo Durecier New York Reds Fihahy Yeslevuay Yankees Uurocher Leo Ts Cincionnti Cincinnati Laighis Brooklyn Adolf Paguy Tague McWeeny

Liberty and Houston Clubs in Radio Shootout

Liberty Mistamint Tittle club members begin their shootout with the Houston Rifle club Thursday night at 8 o'clock. The Lonston club conducts a similar range bout as scores are transmitted by shortwave. The Liberty box Havel in a prior match near the New York Stock Exchange team, tied weeks ago amid broadcasts and technical notes.

Liberty Mistamint Tittle Club Houston Rifle Os O'Elock Mark Sim Emanstyn Lonston Club Liberty New York

Kennel Club to Study Fox Terrier at Meeting

The Kennel Club plans a session on the wire-haired fox terrier at the upcoming meeting. Officials aim to gather information on various breeds for the benefit of dog fanciers. Meetings are open to the public with seating available.

Kennel Club Tainen Commere Aémure

Bears and Maroons Battle at Iceland

Beara aims to register first City Hockey League win in Slurstag clash with Merooknlott Mone on the San Pedro Terland nth.

Iceland She Bitalichie Beara Slurstag Merooknlott Moneane San Pedro Terland Nth

Aces defeat rivals as Star Guarding stars shine

Star guarding by Vercell and Ziegler of Tr Uil's Aves powered an 8-2 victory over the Tigh ter bakery sextet Ty in a Girls City Hashet Ball game at Woodlawn Take court. Maney led with five field goals, while Richter guard for the losers contributed strong defense.

Vercell Ziegler Tr Uil Aves Jean Woodlawn Richter Harborn Hichter Maney Ruefale Richarnds Poreonel Faver Aces Uni Barbe Spates Emery Porword

Buttons Beat Brackenridge In Rough City Tilt

English's St. Marys Academy Buttons won 11 to 7 against Los Angeles Freights, improving to four straight victories and five of seven. They meet Karttwue Thursday at Ney on Frouns camp. Main Avenue Buffy faces similar foe at same court. Players include Maypole Murray Filizola Yonke and others. officials listed.

English St. Mary's Academy Buttons Los Angeles Freights Woodlawn Lake Court Brackenridgeagles Ney Frouns

Veteran sportsman hurt in horse show mishap

Garland, California. A veteran sportman, Pohiafreorge F. Winchester Th., was thrown from a horse while driving at the Oakland national horse show. Peak injuries reported but not specified. The scene involved thoroughbred roadsters and local riders in a tense showcase.

Garlanl Calif Pohia — Freorge Orp Sportamart Winchester St. Mearaba Qavionally Oakland

Cantillon Death Tied to Air Crash Tragedy

Old-time baseball star Cantillon dies in Kentucky after Oceanalir catastrophe. Reported cause blamed on air crash debris with details from Richard Cantillon, nephew of the Wiamond mulnvle, who says his mother-in-law died and that he plans to sue over the broadcast and shock of the event.

Oceanalir Catil Walen Cantilo Kentucky Shay Richard Cantillon Wiamond Mulnvle Blelinrilio Angeles Enele Doe

Houston Holds State Trap Contest

Houston hosts the state trap contest as the Houston Gun Club is named official host with cooperation from nearby clubs. The event, sanctioned by the national shooting association, will take place at Sweetwater with competitors from several Moneton trap clubs expected to attend and participate in the program.

Houston Fel Tolston Gielit Aganteup “Prapshooting Association of Yanalin Sweetwater Houston Gao Club Houston Gun Cluh Nis Iho A. Tal

Chicago Hawks Likely Hit 16,000 Attendance

Shiga gg, Feb 6. With the Chicago Umockhawky at home tonight against the Montreal Maroons a National Fecky Inague Attendance record looms as record advance sales push toward the 16 000 mark.

Shigagg OPI Chicago Umockhawky Montreal Maroons Feckey Hawks Posto Meurdy

Wichita Has New Ball Team in Texas League Rebuild

Wichita Falls report on a major overhaul for the Spudder team entering the Texas loop. New owner Burns and manager Storti lead a reshaped roster with replacements at key infield spots and a mix of veterans and youngsters from West Texas and the Southwest.

AL Parker Wichita Falls Texas Wichita Spudder Willismn J. Hutt J. Alvin Dinzde Bia Woldings W. Carl Willingis M& Tiatager Payne Bennett Greugros Turgeon Bexton Lapan Tottieler Pitegerald Calebre Iack Crouch Piteber Hal Wiltee Larry Bettencawer Byatt Mera Stort Pitremin Neque Olson Seanie Min Storth James Lore Short Walter Quller Spudder Powers Burns Storti Texas Loop Tuller Levy Adidas Centenary College Abilepe Bettercourt Fitzgerald Alona Fitzgerald Tod Crullie Browne Bill Howten Jack Kinz George Nebel Clyde Pratt Garel Orr West Texas Featur Hovten Frim Arsceine Klese

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