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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1930
Page
5
The article explains temporary fixes for loose irons in shafts by soaking in water to swell wood or squeezing the neck of the iron to pinch and tighten. It notes these methods are temporary and that proper tightening should be done at a repair shop, mentioning likely costs and potential shaft weakening.
In Chicago on February 3 Clyde Chastain of Texas defeated Larry Libtels of Brooklyn by decision at the Coliseum, moving from a scoreless first round to a clear edge from the second through the ninth. Chastain used a strong left to press the pace and secure the victory. strong action from Treston and Medill also highlighted the program.
Branch Rickey stated that Western league baseball could move to a Missouri city if the Topeka franchise transfer to St Joseph proceeds smoothly. Cardinals officials said St Joseph would need a ball park and chamber of commerce support to clinch the deal.
Arthur Whitner of San Antonio, a leading major league third baseman, mailed back his 1930 contract unsigned as Philadelphia players press for higher pay. The Phillies, led by William Baker, reportedly aim to meet 1939 levels as a baseline for talks. Frank O Doul and other stars are seeking raises, with the National League clubs watching closely.
St John’s Lutherans and Texan Chiropractic College Hawks played a tight night battle at Camp Nermoyte in the City Senior Basketball League. St John’s pulled even with Public Service Utilities for the top spot as the Lutherans beat Drew Warren’s Hawks, 1st to 2, with a 16 to 7 halftime edge and a final tally showing key scorers like Schmidt and Burkhard contributing across the lineup.
S A racing pigeons begin a bold season with a planned race series between New Orleans and San Antonio. The Lone Star club intends a 4X mile event and cites hopes for wide participation across upcoming Sundays. Local birds may travel to Kansas City for further tests.
In a long ornamental bowling report the Innuruts won the first game 143 to 117 and the second by 44 pins as Marie Lean excelled with four strikes. The Hodin team posted totals near 900 while various leagues including the Tenpin and Commercial leagues recap wins and high scores with leaders Parker, Petterson, and Lean among the top performers.
Fr February 8 reports from York with Frank Flunter, 5-year-old publisher, meeting Lehigh senior Jauling Seligson in the national indoor singles. Seligson upset Derrive Mackatellow in straight sets, while Slunter defeated Gilbert to reach the final rounds. Doubles contenders Wick Murphy and Merritt Cutler lead the field against Farris Cogeshnil and others as the event unfolds.
Waco Texas reports the annual meeting of the Waco team of Peras Teague last night. Manager Dare k Prat announced George Hischoft, a catcher with substantial experience, would join the Waco Cubs after coming from Fort Worth and returning to the Cate. Only routine business matters were handled. Turner retained presidency, with the board from last year confirmed.
Miss Helen Hi of Hewlett taunted Hewlett by 8 and 7 over Mrs Emmett Feench of Youngstown Ohio in the semi finals of the women s Rt Valentine tournament here Friday. In the other semifinal, Mrs A D Wadsworth of Pittsburg defeated Mrs C W Hollingworth of Greensburg ta 5 and 4.
Hartmouth lost to Hutgers in a close Gosori free style race as George shartered his own intercollegiate mark by about five seconds, setting a new school record at Hanovel.
In Los Angeles on February 8, Mrs Leona Pressler won the Southern California women’s golf tournament, defeating Mrs Gregg Lifur. The event awarded the winner a cash prize of 2 dollars and the contest took place at a mid-winter venue with local clubs listed.
In a promoter Raiph Mammonds weekly wrestling card at Fort Sam Tost on Friday night Ale Colemana and AE Karasick led the main bout. Coleman pinned Vadali in 20 minutes after a hard clash while Karasick fought to a clean victory, with Vadalfi dropping after a body pin.
Former heavyweight world champion Jack Dempsey and his wife Estelle Taylor arrive in Southern California for a two week rest. Dempsey, now in fight promotion in Chicago, says he has no boxing plans yet. He visits to celebrate his fifth wedding anniversary and handle personal matters.
Rube Ruth celebrated his sixth birthday with a flood of telegrams sent by admirers. A grand platter of telegrams arrived at his celebration, marking the festive occasion in St. Petersburg, Florida.
A chaotic write up details a weekend polo schedule with multiple matches at various venues. It notes a Looked for Mebriacy event at the Mart Sam Houston stadium, Fort Worth meets Austin at Miller field, and Fredericksburg faces Second division infantry at Brickenridge tank field. Air Corps Training center beat Kirk Artillery at Pershing field in a high scoring polo, with Major Jones and Tout fing Heith contributing to a late comeback. Lieutenant Conurk earned a free shot to seal the win.
Range claims county basketball honors in a tense championship, with Kenedy and others in the hunt. Players like Warner and Brown are named among top performers as Cochran leads New York momentum in a related Friday matchup.
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