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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1930

Page

5

Worries Over Tamry Benton Signing With White Sox Camp

In Fort Worth on February 22 reports say Tamry Benton delays signing with the Chicago White Sox while others like Rob Farrell and Johnny Riddle join delays due to personal matters and field conditions. Ted Blankenship shows renewed form as Donie Bush approves, Dutch Henry explains absence, and field repairs ease.

New York Chicago White Fox Bill Gissell Waaghoven Ted Blankenship Dutch Henry Tohnny Riddle Fort Worth White Sox Art Shires Sucker Shi Sox

Cars to race at Expo Oval opens March 2

San Antonio Jam will host motor car races at Expo Oval on March 2 on the half mile Esposition park track. National Auto Racing association Mt. Lo and local rep J W Cox announced the six event program including stock car protecsions car and motorcycle races across 69 10 25 miles. Race HQ at 417 North Alamo Street.

San Antonio Nea National Auto Racing Association of Mt. Lo J. W. Cox Jeane Esposition Park North Alamo Street

Pedley Props Midwick To Narrow Polo Victory

Pedley scored three goals in the eighth, securing a 14 to 12 win for Midwick over the Cyprus Tint in the final round. National star Pedley helped Abidwick seal victory after a late tie in the seventh, delivering a thrilling polo victory.

Reynolds Recognized as World Welterweight Champion

Reynolds of Reynolds Huntington West Virginia claimed the world welterweight title after winning two falls from Charley Gunn of Huntington in a National Boxing Association tournament in Cincinnati. The ceremony acknowledged him as the champion in all weight classes after the bout sequence in the failed series to decide champions.

Cincinnati

Helen Jacobs Sails for Tennis Overseas

Helen Jacobs, California tennis star, sailed from New York aboard the Majestic heading for Europe to compete in the French championships at Artenil, Wimbledon, and the Wightman Cup during the coming season.

New Yok Fen Helen Jacobs California Europe Artenil Wimbledon Tinglend Thie Yrar

Argentina Poly Team To Compete In September Internationals

Argentina's riders, fresh from winning the Pacific Coast open championship, have accepted an invitation to compete in the international meet at Mendawbrook next September, organizers announced today.

Argentina Los Angeles Red Poly Haw Mendawbrook Annunees Meen

Kansas Cage Team Ends Streak With Big Six Defeat

Kansas tumbles further into the Big Six race as Missouri‑Columbia defeats the Jayhawks 41 to 24. The loss drops Kansas deeper into the conference standings and tightens the push for the league title.

Kansas Comba Minsouth

Can the average man or woman develop a good game

Larry Nabholtz, El Paso Open Champion 1924, argues the average person can develop a good game with proper guidance. He suggests professional coaching to establish fundamentals and consistent practice, citing a woman who improved from no play to winning her club championship after a season of lessons and daily practice.

Larry Nabholtz Hanil Sha Cleveland Associatedl Editors, Inc

Buttons Beat Wesleyan In Rough Woodlawn Battle

The Bt Marys Buttons defeated Wesleyan Institute 24 to 8 in a rough Friday game at Woodlawn Lake. Marfines led Wesleyan with eight points and Maggott paced St Marys with seven as a late Buttons rally put them ahead.

Bt. Mary's Wesleyan Institute Woodlagn Lake Earl English Peacock Military Academy Sidney Lanier Duttons Morth Woodlewo Jake San Marcos Maggott Filizola Yanke Peche Palacio Martinea Gonzales Arizpe Ascalampe Casponela Rodrignes Williamson Butien

Latzo Upsets Negro Fighter at Madison Square Garden

Latzo, a Scranton coal miner and former welterweight contender, stunned Chicago Negro Larry Johnson in a 16 round light heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden before 12,000 spectators. Judges split, with Latzo securing the decision as Johnson failed to land his famed right hand. The win advances Latzo as a challenger contender for the light heavyweight title under New York State Athletic Commission.

New Yom Katze Jon Scranton Holter Larry Johnson Chicago Tateo Finget Maxcy Hoammbloun the Garden Macey Jimmy Slattery New York State Athletic Commission Tatan Dulnron

Yankees Begin Spring Practice Next Monday at St. Petersburg

Shakey, new manager of the New York Yankees, announced the club’s first spring drill next Monday at St. Petersburg. Several veterans and newcomers are on their way to join workouts as Ruth remains unsigned.

Petersburg Pla BEC New York Yankees Ana Leain Turak Renson Morita Habs Teuth George Pingras Renny Bengough Gordon Thodes Len Lary Woy Hbein Mach Foster Edwards Garlon Oreerail New York Ruth

Bobcats Edge Schreiner 34 33 In Close Playoff Fight

Bobcats narrowly defeated Schreiner 34 to 33 at San Marcos Friday night as a late goal by Via in the final seconds secured the win for the Incans. Brownwood hosts Daniel Baker next Thursday.

SAN Marcos Reeay Nan Marcos Leache Tory Schreiner Institute Elise Wehrbile

Fort Bliss Joins Southwestern Cup Final Races

Fort Bliss makes its first high-poal appearance in the Southwestern circuit cup series quarterfinals at Brackenridge Park Field. Fort Sam Houston and the San Angelo Rainbows clash in a semifinal, while Fort Worth and Wichita Falls meet after Fort Bliss’s upset edge and Rainbows’ handicap battle in a rugged field day.

Fork Bliss Spore Sen O'Slock Brackenrilgs Park Fort Bliss Fort Hirse Fort Sam Houston Sat Angelo Rainbows Brackenridge Park Field Fort Worth Rainbows of San Angelo Rome Anon Wrackenridge Park Carl Crawford Chukker Hin Pony Hima Weeks Cecil Smith Fort Sam

Varied High School Basketball Scores Across Regions

A compilation of basketball results shows Bi Marg's 62 over Kivanville 41 and Terrell Prep 7% leading, along with Schreiner defeating Waenington 68. Other noted scores include Luther 7 and Colorado Amgins 22, with numerous teams like South Dakota, Idaho, and New Mexico posting results amid a busy regional schedule.

Dwyer Buys Keeney Park Racing Plant

William Dwyer owner of the New York American Hockey Club acquired Keeney Park racing plant midway between Tucktonville and St. Augustine for about $150,000. A nine day meeting slated from March 1 to March 12 under the name Monlake Stud will run at the tract, with Dwyer owning controlling interest in nearby tracks. Cleveland First Cavalry polo team defeated Haccard horsemen 37 to 2.

Dwyer Keeney Park New York Tucktonville St. Augustine William Dwyer New York American Hockey Clib Purebrae Giant Frank Keeney Timror Hormes Monlake Ktud Coney Sland Trark Ohio Mount Royal Canada

Sharkey Bets Narrow Odds on Biggest Fight Yet

Miami finance page reports Sharkey 3101 odds at three to one to beat Scott with five bets in, shows small advance sale of 18500 dollars as promoters hope for around 400000 dollars total take. Garden officials wary as bout plans grow closer to next Thursday night spectacle.

Miami Bharker-Scott Canwaz Sharkey Hetting Dallyheo Irboo Marrison Square Garden

Mrs Jack White's 8] Wins Golf Meet

Mrs Jack White won the Tindies' Golf Handicap tournament with a net score of Bl at Williny Springs course. Mrs 8 C Young took medals with a net St 4 gross score. The Ladies Golf Association will hold a 10 oclock event Friday at Asante Country Club. Miss Iveille Hoblitsch beat Mrs W OD Wicks in a playoff from January. Prays swimmers win gr

Mra Jack White Tindies Fridas Williny Springs Conree C. Young Eelock Nest Asante Country Iveille Hoblitsch W. OD. Wicks

Aggies Face Razorbacks In Southwest Title Bid

In College Station Texas February 22 the Arkansas Razorbacks prepared for a decisive SWC clash with the Texas Aggies after a close 28 40 24 loss last night. The Aggies led early but fell behind as Arkansas' floor work and shooting forced a rally while SMU and Baylor chase third place in the SWC standings in Dallas tonight.

College Station Texas Texas Aggies University of Arkansas Razorbacks Agale Razorbacks Parkera Gassett Hia Renettes Aggies Parkers Dallas Southern Methodist University Mustangs Southwest Baster University Bruins Muntange Waco Ponies

Notre Dame coach nominee triggers Wichita athletic shakeup

Louis Gebert was chosen to succeed Sam Hill as football coach at the University of Wichita. The announcement prompted the resignation of five veteran athletic committee members, including chairman Walter Herron and secretary Paul Wellman. The advisory group had favored H. R Godfrinous of Missouri Valley College or Emil Liston of Baker University for the post. Gebert is set to receive $7,000 in the first year and about $4,00 in the second on a two year contract.

Wichita Kan Louis Gebert Notre Limie Methal Argents University of Wichita Austhenl Foteball Sam Hill Walter Herron Paul Wellman Howard A. Darling Wilbur Cooper O. G. Eikenberry H. R Godfriaus Missouri Valley College Marshall Emil Liston Baker Universit Baldwin Creighton Smireraity Omahs Notre Dame Gehert

Walker named new Mississippi coach and staff

Edward J. Walker of the University of Columbia was appointed by the University of Mississippi athletic committees as head coach with Homer Hazel named athletic director and head football and basketball coach. Chuck Smalling of Stanford University will beWalker’s assistant.

Sonnenberg Wins In Straight Falls At Jageson

Gus Sonnenberg, hailed as world heavyweight wrestling champion, defeated Stanley Staviak in two straight falls in Jageson Fla last night. The match was reported from Florida with Sonnenberg’s decisive victories cementing his noted status in the sport.

Gus Sonnenberg Jageson Yvildes Gee Sonnenberg Nome States Stanley Staviak

St Anthony’s Yellow Jackets Play Final Game

The St Anthony’s College Yellow Jackets face Ideal Club at 2 o’clock Saturday on the courts. The quiz will close the season for the Yellowjackets who hold various credits.

ST. Anthony’s Cagers St. Anthons's College Yellowjackets Coiters Court Yellowjackets

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