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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1930

Page

21

Shires Parade Remarks Stir Local Crowd at Clubhouse

The Great Shires, baseball star, visited a clubhouse near Laberi Cho amid cheers from residents. He praised Donie Bush and said he plans to join the Giants in San Antonio, noting fatigue from travel but not ruling out a return to professional baseball with Bush and the White Sox in future.

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Announcer Frank ONeill to host Sharkey Scott fight on KTSA

Announcer Frank Moch ONeill of the New York station staff will announce the Sharkey Scott bout over KTSA.

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Heavyweight Fight Fog Threatens Miami Showdown

Miami February weather and tropical carnival mood frame the second annual battle of the cocoanut palm as Jack Sharkey bets to dethrone Phil Scott in a feature bout at the Miami arena. Skeptics fear a one sided outcome while fans hope for action and a future title clash with Max Schmeling. Scott improves but still seeks proof he can dethrone Sharkey in tonight’s eight card.

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Referee Lou Magnolia Faces Crowded Ring Practice

In the frame center veteran official Lou Magnolia is seen practicing the count as spectators expect him to call a fallen Phillip. On the right the British champion smiles, hinting at a big grin if victory comes. Scott’s chin appears altered for the next photo.

Lou Magnolia Phillip Scott

Fight Results From San Francisco and Detroit Cards

The report lists outcomes with Johnny O'Donnell of Denver losing to San Francisco challenger Jack Stewart by points, and Leonard Bennett of Detroit losing to Battling ski of Phoenix by points. Other bouts include George Trafton of Chicago defeating Harvey Stare of Detroit in Detroit and a separate Detroit bout featuring 8 Phoeuis of Arig over Leonard Bennett in Phoenix.

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Seguin Tigers Prepare for Friday Training Camp

Seguin Mar 27 The Seguin Tigers joint baseball team will start training Friday for the coming season at the Seguin fair grounds. A meeting to organize officers will follow the drill.

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Eagles Plan Strong Team for City Baseball League

Hart McCormick will manage a team sponsored by the Briternal Order of Eagles entered in the City Baseball League. Several players have been signed. it is expected to be one of the strongest in Joop. McCormick is vice president of the Traternal Order of Baglea, with Jess Darnstein as Presilect and Edward P. Steffler as business manager. The first pro session is set for SAG Wri afternoon at Concession Park Diamond No. 1.

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Fans Back Sharkey Heats Rematch at Madison Square Garden

A crowded Madison Square Garden audience expects a dramatic boxing night as Jack Sharkey challenges The Keath for a major bout. Odds favor Sharkey at around 5 to 1, with many predicting a decisive finish, while Phil Heeney and others are seen as long shots. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation of a spectacular upset or a dominant Sharkey performance.

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Schmeling Backs Sharkey In Miami Bout

Berlin reports Schmeling favors Sharkey to defeat Phil Scott in tonight’s heavyweight clash in Miami. The German star, training under manager Larle Jacobs, vows readiness and confidence as anticipation builds for the world title tilt.

Texas players benched Cheatham for Aggie game

Texas players, play without Cheatham. Frank Cheatham of San Antonio will not suit up for the Longhorns against the Aggies as punishment for a postgame scuffle with Archibald Kattman of Southern Methodist University. university committees uphold the discipline and coach Fred Walker is told to keep Cheatham out of the game.

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Cardinals President Admits Player Contract Cuts

St Louis Feb 27 Cardinal players from across the country gather, awaiting departures to Bradentown Florida for weekend practice. Ham Breadon confirms several players have had contracts cut as the team prepares for spring training.

Southern Tourney Draws 16 Entries In Atlanta

With hopes of winning the Southern conference basketball crown for 1946, Dixie College cage team is expected in Atlanta today and tonight as the annual tournament opens tomorrow.

Atlanta Dixie College Cage

ONeill Heads San Antonio Sharkey Scott Fight Broadcast

Frank Mack Pell a New York City broadcaster known for Sack Sharkey fights, will call the Sharkey Scott bout from Minami Thursday night with Otto Von Pornk as a backup announcer. The Associated Press will wire the zerop Tx direct results, and KTLA will air prelims during interclasses.

Frank Mack Pell New Yorks City San Antonio KTLA

Interscholastic Track Meet Planned for Kimble County

Readable fragments indicate a joint track and field meet in Tyne ton for Kimble County scheduled around March 21 to 22. Officials and organizers named Rewikia Solhimann as director, with plan details still unclear due to damaged text.

Tyneton Kimble Plana Rewikia Solhimann Digretoe

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