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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1930

Page

5

Fear Many Empty Chairs Ik Prope lt

Boxing card in New York features Phil Seait and Jack Sharkey as headliners while public interest fluctuates. Promoters fear low turnout though the bout is billed as a prelude to a potential world welterweight title clash involving Max Schmeling. Both fighters are in peak shape, sharks show readiness, and side bouts include Victoria Campalo versus Tobias Riska, sparking publicity despite uncertain ticket sales.

James L. Kulgallen Pallyheo Max Schmeling Gene Tusnes Madison Square Garden Jack Sharkey Sharkey Scott Phil Jasta Stoth London Sharker Uraud Shane Prind Scott Werelt I Ae Vean Victoria Campalo Tobias Riska Cleveland Setlo

San Antonio Volleyball Team Finishes Third at Tourney

The San Antonio volleyball team finished third in the annual tournament at the Fallus-Arheric club, with Temple placing first and Fort Worth taking second. Fort Worth and Vincop tied elsewhere as the event concluded, with results showing close competition and notable performances.

San, Antonio San Anetonia Jiovivelion Faallus-Arhleric Club Vincop First Plate Fort Worth ST Vieieen

Carey Misses Big Battle In Final Hurdle

Carey's team faces a crucial showdown as William K. Cares, president at Squier Garden, plans a late arrival while Carey prepares to depart by train to New York. The eve of Vimatte sees Hodags Hal Pye Kol to Ker and Roth Americx rallying around a pivotal match.

Meme Pha Wiliam K. Cares Discon Squier Garden Scott Carey Roth Americx Vimatte Wan Dave

Bliss Favored to Defeat Wichita in Semi Final Match

The Bliss polo team is favored to win the semi final at Brackenridge Park field Monday evening in the Southwestern circuit cup tournament. Fort Sam Houston holds a 10 goal handicap while Wichita Falls carries 13 goals and Wichita is pegged for a likely long end game outcome. Fort Houston clinched a finals berth by defeating San Angelo 14 to 8 in extra chukkers.

Fat Bliss Tram Wichita Walls Ig Favo Brackenridge Park Field Fort Sam Houston Wichita Falls Fort Bia Fort Houston San Angelo Brackenridge Park Rainbows Gilmore Chuker Smith Fort Sam Hosle Pit -Adogn Chukker Folate Sasevene Gapialn Jonn Black

Indoor Polo Debut Monday At Expo Arena

Indoor polo makes its debut Monday night at Expo Grounds Arena with two 3 man teams. Army unit led by Major H L Jonas faces civilian squad led by Tom Collins at 8 pm. A second army team, yet to be chosen, meets another civilian trio led by Marvin Harrelson and Cecil Smith.

San Antonio Polo Fang ‘Es Army H. L. ©. Jonas John A. Smither Berry Cullis Tom Collins W. Coner J. B. Lapham Yee Marvin Harrelson Cecil Smith Robe Williams

Dawson Beats Carlton at Houston in Golf Invitational

UPI reports Johnny Dawson of Chicago won the sixteenth Hollate Country Club Invitational at Houston. He defeated Carlton of Houston 2 and 1 after a steady back nine while Carlton fought back from a turn deficit and led at times.

Houston UPI Tohnny Dawson Chicago Fedex Sie Carlton Carlton Dawson

Mexico Clubs Soccerites Qualify For City Title Match

The San Antonio Soccer Association champions opened with a quick goal and a whirlwind attack to defeat Atlas 3 0 at Garrett field. Mexico will meet the Galveston Eagles on March 16 for the state title, while the city Junior final between Atlas and Monterey ended 0 0. Upsets continued as Awshnae beat Sarroners 3 1 and the Tigers defeated Monterey. Flores suffered a facial injury but is expected back soon as Mexico plans exhibition matches to prep for the Galveston game.

Mexico San Antonio Soccer Association Atlas Club Garrett Field Galveston Eagles Southeast Texas Soccer League Atate Allas Juniors Monterey Juniors Santas Walter Haupt San Anton Rocrer Gas Aviation Colple Awshnae Sar Roners Atlas Tigers Monterey San Pedro Park de la Pena Travize Tae Ted Flores Big mi Feny Mexica Lupie Alletar Morera Mexivan Jeazue Woneila Sundaes Charles Lee

Edinburg Bobcats Valley Champions Crowned in Tight Final

Edinburg Bobcats clinched the valley championship with a narrow victory over Kingsville, as star players led the late surge. The team secured 18 wins on the season, overcoming a stumble against Taft Jack Closmer and earning top honors in a hard fought tourney.

Edinburg Bobcats Vdinburl Reinburg Habeatn Owen Rhe Trans Valley ‘Dieteivt Biah Echoal Dacker Bandh Zatyedar Be Trimming Rasmonidville Vie Vdinburg Owileor Praeyankeirere Jo Clie Bedi Phe Bedbéente Kingsville

Fans Fall for Game Though Wise to Same

The column lampoons sports and showbiz worlds as George Herman Ruth contemplates resigning, Jack Dempsey plans a fight, James Joy Johnston seeks silence, Charles Arthur Shires mutates comically, and a reforming boxing commission is hoped. The piece mocks fans who pretend indifference while enjoying the illusion.

George Herman Ruth Srg Jack Dempsey James Joy Johnston Charles Arthur Shires Senator Brookhart Boxing Commission Joe Simon Legree

Polo Mallet Tale Reveals End Use in Old Game

A fragmentary report describes polo mallets and players in a curious exchange. The piece mentions Lieutenant Cui and a civilian inquiry about mallet ends, noting a method where players use only the mallet side.

St Johns Plays Seguin Lutherans In Monday Match

St Johns hosts Seguin Lutherans in a tightly contested Monday night game. The report notes a strong early exchange and mentions lineups from Seguin Lutherans and St Johns amid a tense opening period at the Wauyrlawe tower.

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Smith and Sarazen Beat Farrell Boys in Exhibition Match

Smith and Sarazen defeated the Farrell brothers in an exhibition at Deerfield. Gene Sarazen, a notable figure from Agua Caliente, led the competition while Johnny Farrell and Finith provided challenges. Smith finished under par with a notable shot, and the event included a bet of $2 with Burazey.

Smith Sarazen Farrell Pia Sith Gene Raragen Cecenk Sinner Agia Caliente Favrel Brothers Johony Mmr Finith Aasitante Burazey shimnis_ areell Johniny

McCracken Leads Big Ten Scoring Parade

Feb 24 report highlights Indiana star McCracken pacing the Big Ten with more than 12 points per game. The piece notes teammates Charles Stretch Murphy and Mare Puye as key centers, while mentions Bud Harper and Winnie as contributors in a staccato game summary.

Crucages Brandy Mettracken Indiana Inday McCracken Charles Strech” Murphy Mare Puye Jakier Bud Harper Winnie Guar Wan Aith

Hart Favored In Scoring As Eury Leads In Tight Race

Eury led the scoring effort while Hart remained a strong second in a tightly contested college basketball game. The Christian university faced a Texas opponent Saturday night, with both teams pressing for an edge at the finish.

Eury Hart Christian University Texan Universite Ontimanditiz Mart Allen Mauhiful Ferenes Hart Han Mat Fainby Verell Sheld

THREE HEIGHTS MEN ON STAR CAGE TEAMS

A San Marcos district basketball tournament honors list names the first and second all star teams. Alamo Heights leads with four first team selections. Kyle and Sidney Lanier players also feature prominently. Nance of Kyle tops scoring, while Hoese of Alamo Heights earns high praise for 41 points in the tourney.

Ban Marcos Traar Sport Acribes San Marcon Ad Hoexe iNuetrious de Affsires Astem Hughes Eikenroht Sidney Lanier Goelere Tfere Alamo Heights Nance Kyle Fikentoht Mendoza Sidney Lanier Morgan L. Ellis McMahon Farias Dinwers Y. Flenke Fredericksburg Scribes Whitson

Erskine Favorite in Southern Intercollegiate Archery Tourney

Atlanta February 24. Erskine enters the Southern intercollegiate archery tournament at Jackson Wednesday with a perfect season record. The Skink, as reported in local circles, seeks to extend his unbeaten streak and contend for the headline honors in the round robin format.

Unclear bowling results in Corpus Christi meet final round

Fragmented report shows Elky Wes and Teu Corpus Christi Bika winning among theruatcnes with Herue Hawking club. Scores highlight 241-603 set by Seguin Players. mentions Anney Heatt, Varro Deniean and Park Hina among teams. Near-term events hint at Corcus Plex schedule next weekend and ongoing uncertainties.

Elky Wes Oth Netien Theruatcnes Herue Salurdus Ana Munday Wiltie Coos TNO Baye Fuhning Iaitine Varro Deniean Wna Atime Park Ant Hina Tile Ant Bebrand Naan Marke Fulure

Yankees New Pilot Lenient with Players

St Petersburg Feb 24 Hob Shawkey new manager of the New York Tavkeer plans leniency for the players as long as they behave. Under his summons policy golf may be offered to those who pay with a flexible curfew for those who do not abuse the leniency. Manchester N H Feb 2 Marty ONogle named coach of football baseball and basketball at St Anselm College succeeding John J Mitchell who had held the post for four years.

St.petersburg Fila Hob Shawkey New York Tavkeer Shawkey Xenae” Polier

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