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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1930

Page

9

Heights Devine set for bi district final in Harlandale gym

Alamo Heights the district 22 winner faces Devine in a bidistrict basketball final at Harlandale gym Friday night. Referee is J G Barry of Hondo. Winners advance to the state tournament in Austin. Devine claimed district 29 honors with a 40-17 win over Uvalde, and both teams boast players named to the all district squad.

Alamo Heights Aod Devine J.G. Barry Honde High School Austin Woodlawn Lake Court St. Marys Sebrinner Harlandale Court Moles Horora Downing Kyle San Mercos Bexar County Ridney Lanier Malder Devine Warhorses Uvalde Coyotes Giatriet Fondo Threa Lishirt Dixon Sadier Bader Isyerm Boece Hughes Kickecroht

Battle Over Broadcasts Controversy Stirs Arena

Reported clash over TV and radio rights at the Garden centers on a plan to broadcast the Mike Sharkey vs. Joe Smith boxing card while Garden officials insist no broadcast will occur despite foreign and national interest. Strong influence from England and Argentina sought ringside commentary, but Garden president William Carey reaffirmed the no broadcast stance.

England Phil Scott Argentina Vittorio Campola William F. Carey Garden Directorate New York

Plot to Force Babe Ruth to Sign Revealed in Spring Training

Petersurg staffers uncover a scheme to press Babe Ruth into signing a New York Yankees contract. A uniform bearing his name appears worn by rookie Yoookie Mien Cooke, prompting reporters to joke about Ruth’s resistance to sharing his gear.

Petersburg Frs Corre Marie Ruth New York Yankee Yankees Babe Yookie Mien Cooke Yanks Spurr Mini

Among the Bowlers City Handicay League Display

In a split filled bowling card Cloonan Decorators nearly toppled Marlin Haug Plumbers with a late frame fade in the first match. Wildcats and Elk teams split on even terms as dramatic frames and a disputed call shaped the outcome. Captain Rahm of the Elks prepares to reveal lineup soon.

Flombers Frone Cloonan Ale Elmer Beunewer Sorepk al Eahm Fis Thal Alardey Elebe Els Cats Isat the Elks Detter Dic As Cine Tyame Bathams Efioe Krizuis Columbus Elke Wllert Fexe Bandas Te Fiernogn Rahm Eka

Spring drills pep up here as camp opens for season

Baseball news from spring camp highlights players adapting to new roles. Moe Derg shifts to catcher duties alongside Bud Clancy at 61st base, Johnny Riddle shows early training, and trades tease upcoming signings. Groundwork by park staff praised. manager SicGraw and figures like Jackson discussed for Wednesday signings.

Imense Arthur Shires Moe Derg Yras Bud Clancy Johnny Riddle Sox Clyde Grote Clyde Grote and Quffelder John Halfman Condince St van Daele Jobo Aird Dick Dunaven League Park Hey Hay

Indoor polo in San Antonio draws first Southeast games

Three teams played a round robin at Exposition ground in San Antonio. West Texas Greens led with seven points, San Antonio Item had three and a half, and San Antonio Reds two and a half as Tom Mather starred for the Greens. Polo gear resembled outdoor sets but used a basketball as the ball.

San Antonio Southeast Exposition Ground West Texas Greens San Antonio Item San Antonio Reds Tom Mather Greens CB Benham and Witanw Southbell Sant ‘Antonio Junise Chamber of Commerce Inite Clasq O

Dodgers Spring Camp Open With Hazy Notes Of Infirmities

The Brooklyn Dodgers opened spring training amid murky reports of injuries Three players Glenn Wright De Bisanelle and Jumbo Jim Emoir reportedly healed from lingering issues while others returned to form Eliott the left hander showed improved timing in practice A Yoakum Texas report notes nearby high school season ending and final tryouts under Tex and George Kelley as teachers oversee the program

Brooklyn Dodgers Glenn Wright de Bisanelle Jim Emoir Gilmenty Eliott Yoakcum Yoakum Oleh Tech Tex George Kelley Youkum High School

Hogs Clinch Southwest Crown With Owls Victory

Rolston Texas February 25 6 UP Arkansas Razorbacks seal SWC title with a 40 to 20 win over Rice Owls. Arkansas has held top status for weeks after Texas elimination. Tonight Arkansas meets Rice again for potential second place while SMU plans a bid to Austin for a shot at the Longhorns.

Rolston Texas University of Arkansan Rive Owls Parkers University of Texaa Razorbacks

Lea hman Uses Water Trick In Wrestling Show

Corpus Christi dispatch reports a wrestling card at Elke Club headlined by John Ellis and Charles Lehman with promoter Finnie Stephens promising a return bout between Abe Coleman and Lehman. The show features a water barrage ploy by Leeman in a three fall match against Coleman, with Bartle and Ponlis scheduled for opener bouts.

Corpus Christi Texas Elke Club John Ellis Charles Leshman Louie Dutchman Elfig Big Leachman Walter Coleman Bie Leahwan Stephena Stephens Itr

Mike Petrola Death Report From California Highway Incident

Soldier Mike Petrola of Fort Ig was found dead on a Del Rio highway after a vehicle strike. The driver is unknown. Petrola’s mashed nose bore by Dummy Mahon, a rival horer, linking a prior bowling alley feud.

Mike Petrola Fort Mahun California Petrola del Rio Mahon Fairlark Tralec Thal Mahon Allen Kasey Mir Mahou Komas Qing

Girls to Send Teams to Houston for Basketball Meet

Members of the Teague girls basketball team plan to tour and select two representatives to attend a March event in Houston. The group will parade in full uniform Thursday evening, then attend the Majemtir theater events with Manager Mays. A dance is planned at Wonderlawn Lake on the following night, with proceeds guiding travel and preparations.

Rackethall Teague Cough Manny Trastat Maysmond Wodhe Ann Fridar Hell At Wondlawn Lake

Main hi sweaters ordered by Hamilton for team

Lyne WMGery reports from The Main Avenue Buffalo hall that Coach Harry Hamilton received word from Gene Seng at Broadway Sporting Goody Company about ordered sweaters. The varsity item will be solid evergreen with V neck, featuring a large M on the chest, white stripes denoting years of service, and a small white star above the stripe as captain emblem.

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Unclear College Basketball Results Fragment

Partial scores from various college games are listed with many OCR errors and misspellings. Teams mentioned include Arkaumie, Trinity, Gonzaga, New Mexico, Texas, Cornell, Augsburg, St John’s, North Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Montana State, Utah State, Fort Wayne, and others with scattered numbers and outcomes.

Arkaumie Tee Payne Trinity Teachera i Bentra Ammyone Austin Sul Rossi McMurray Ge Wisconsin Made Missouri Waehingtoni Tovard Gonzaga Momana Rew Merico Arglan Aritana New Mexico Texas Piiian Coumbie Cornell Augsburg Bt John's Shales St Thomas North “Dakota Central Pernaa Kansas Agxha Oklahoma Montana State Utah Steir Deurs Briende Blerlinn Fort Wayne Pea

Christy Out With Injury Delays St Mary's Game

Zoe Christy center for St Mary's University sprained an ankle at Kingsville and was carried off. Uncertain if he can play Schreiner Institute games set Friday at 8 on Woodlawn Lake court and Saturday at 3. Team held practice Monday to assess severity.

Zoe Christy St. Mary's University Schreiner Institute Schreiner Woodlawn Lake Court Cvelock Christy St. Mary's Kingsville University

Carnera Stops Lodge in Second Round at New Orleans

In New Orleans on February 25, Prima Carnera defeats Farmer Lodge in the second round of a scheduled 10 round bout. Lodge, listed as Carnera’s seventh victim in the U S campaign, was floored after a sharp right and body blow, weighing specifics vary but Lodge reportedly weighed around 185 pounds. Also noted, Bill Tilden and Wilbur F. Corn Jr. won the doubles title at the Beaulieu tournament in Beaulieu, France, by margins of 8-4 8-2 6-4 over Davies Preno and Weinrich Kleinechroth.

Alfred Schaeier Norbert Grona Ter Herdfiett Schaefer Bard Rolteate Binnefer Wien Werrich Giitine Lebne Ling Grona Lai Ip Amon Honyen Denne Azo Iss Urplbers Tram Dilerard Spindie Wintera Als -Sith Hosen Bers Beyne Lea Stitchell Ne Toaere Clemena Sinises Collier Uae Alexende Clemene Bourhorn Paellic Wa Syace New Orubars Farmer Lodge Minnesota Prima Carnera Lodge Ledge Carrera Cowboy Ovwena Buster Martin John O. Brickeon Big Bay Elerson Hizeor Rioux Big Jim Bigman Tilden Coe Brauliey France Bill Tilden Wilbur F. Corn Jrs America Fival Beaulieu Dr. Davies Preno Weinrich Kleinechroth

Corbett Wins With Hand Broken in Title Fight

San Francisco reports Young Corbett the Third won a decision over Welterwright Champion Jackie Wields after seven rounds. A physician announced Corbett’s left hand was fractured from a head blow in the seventh. A return bout may be set for the Fourth of July with purses cited and promoter details noted.

San Francisco Young Corbett Welterwright Jackie Wields Corbett Erfeco Ballyhopera Fletch Corbett Cartoon

ENS WARNS PIRATES HE'LL BE HARD GUY

Paso Robles Calif Feb 25 Pirate manager Jewel Ens warned that violations of club rules will not be tolerated. The Pirates continued training as pitchers and players faced a tougher day with emphasis on discipline and fielding drills. Regulars faced a stricter regimen as Ens reinforced the program for second offenses.

Ens Pirates Paso Robles Golit UFI Jewel Ens Bes Pittsburgh Pirates Acquad Dhes Darling

Connie Mack's Champions Begin Spring Training in Florida

Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics launch spring camp in Fort Myers with about twenty regulars and rookies, plus a contingent from Hot Springs. Notables include Lefty Grove and a roster featuring Grove, Hamber, Ekme, Skores, Rommel, Dietrich, Foxx, Keeney, Summa, Simmons, Hage, Miller, and others. Some players remain at Hot Springs with Bishop, Boley, and Dykes awaiting joining later in the week.

Fort Myers Fla Connie Mack Philadelphia Ballyard Hot Springs South Lefty Grove Wade Pitchera Grove Harusher Ekmke Skores Rommel Alahaffey Jones Dietrich Brker Snide Jahoo Liebardt Catebera Cochrane Ferking Mattox Hieldera Foxx Keeney Homer Summa Simmons, Hage Miller Belog Het Springs Infielder Bishop Boley

Notre Dame Man Named Coach at Washington

Seattle Wash Feb 26 The University of Washington football coaching staff is completed with Eximund A Calling chosen as end coach A Notre Dame alumnus who played from 1928 to 1929 is named by graduate manager Earle Campbell and listed today

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