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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1930

Page

8

Whitney Refuses Increase On Third Contract

Whitney today sent back a contract offer from the Philadelphia Nationals-Invignett. The Sam Antosig star third baseman, once again offered the same salary as last year, but Whitney demanded a small increase while noting his illness. He informed Mr. Taker he cannot afford the raise and that the matter stands with Philadelphia.

Finkes Whitney Cntract Tramuibe Philadelphia Nationals Invignett Sam Antosig van Grier Nason Bree Renee Take

Army heavies fight to draw in Brooks Field card

Army heavyweights battled to a draw in a sight-round main event on a Brooks Field Athletic Association card at the Brooke Field hangar. Several bouts featured Brooks Field and Kelly Field competitors with plans for a strong display on the Brookes lineup.

Air Mlidie Kelly Andy Wrelaski Fort Bam Howton Brooks Field Athletic Association Brooke Field P-Williams Teesar Brooks Wood Kelly Field Cksx Fort Sem Houston Good LeSard Peieutenant Mace Brooks Field Tieuteau Noble Mary Fort Sam Houston Lievel Spirey Brooksfield Lieutenant Bentley

San Angelo Names Jimmy Andrews Manager Of Team

San Angelo Baseball re elected WL B Horton president and chose Jimmy Andrews as manager to replace Walter Alerande of Dallas. Officers include E. E Lownie, George Athawag as vice presidents, and J Walter Duff as secretary treasurer. Board of directors lists William M Hemphill Jr, Beyer Andrew, Herbert O Reanon, Nathan Donaky, W D Holcombe, Theo Montgomery, and A Bowen.

San Angelo Fee San Angelo Baseball Uh WL. B. Horton Jimmy Andrews Walte Alerande Dallas E. E Lownie Asa George Athawag J. Walter Duff Campace William M. Hemphill Jr Bewer Andrew Herbert O Reano

British Grit and Foul Standings in the Scott Sharkey Bout

International News Service reports British fighter Scott claiming grit kept him going after a suspected foul by Sharkey of the U.S. A. The writer and many Americans dispute the foul claim, noting Scott's acting and the referee Magnolia’s decisions. Scott describes being fouled in rounds two and three, sustaining eye contact and a low blow, while manager Johnston denounces the judging as raw.

J. L. Kilgallen Suarte Easilon Miami Fin Heb Great Britain Duck Sharkey U.S. A Mr. Scott John Mansfield International News Service Seatl Esid Sharkor Slter Mr. Davis Heferee Magnolia Scott Scolts Litte Johnston Johnuston Raw Magnolia

Fight Coverage From The Light Office Ringside

The Light reports on the Sharkey-Scott bout with a blow-by-blow account from a studio setup in The Light editorial rooms. Buck Bill announces ringside action as Phil Scott inspires fan praise, while Kew Fork Journal’s writer is lauded for vivid Miami spectacle coverage from press reports.

Light Office Krank Buck Bill Florida Phil Scott O'Neill the Light Today Kew ‘Fork Journal Giants Miami The Light

Sharkey Disqualification Sparks Debate After Fight

Scott laments a foul filled bout with Sharkey and Magnolia disqualifies Sharly in the third. Sharkey claims foul play and says the heart was robbed as the crowd cries foul. Scott agrees to a rematch only if fair play is assured.

Scott Magnolia Sharly Sharkes Phil Sharkey

Four-Side Leaguers Swing Into Weekend Lead Showdown

In a Tuesday night double header the Four-Side league saw Tuesday Night club defeat Wesley House 27 to 38 and North Side Panthers top East Side Phantoms 35 to 21. Toraday Night club kept the top spot as Panthers press second place, with rematch slated next week and lineup notes for several players.

Wesley House North Side Panthers Phantome Toraday Jeaders Fuentoztro Fordyce Mendoza Calderas Ndro Wesley Honse Moya Perez Forrester Bernal Barientos Pena Weets Guittieris Orth Aide Niera Phantoms Barajas

Runyon Reports Sympathy in Faltering Phil Fight

Damon Runyon describes a controversial third round between England’s Phil Scott and Jack Sharkey in Miami. Scott shows pain after a low punch near the groin and remains in the ring while Magnolia and officials assess a possible foul. The crowd’s mixed view exposes tensions over fair play and past foul histories surrounding Sharkey.

Damon Runyon Calverant Sertice Lnc Miami Fla Dbere Phi Scolt England Uae Jack Sharkey Heforce Magnolia Scart Sharkey Scott Bao Rome Moe Bur Oine Terk Pempses Eriend Sharker

HERSCHFI JOHNSON SCORES HOLE IN ONE

Rerechel Tohnann, a rare San Aprerin member, made a hole in one at the Flore-intine course. The shot came from the tee on the Noo 1 hole at Rirnekenritze, marking a notable achievement in local golf play.

Herschfi Johnson

Ruckus Rages Over Fiasco At Madison Square Garden

Report from a boxing card at Madison Square Garden describes a controversial finish between Sharkey and Scott. Referee Magnolia faced calls to disqualify Sharkey after a late body blow that left Scott collapsed and injured. Observers noted uncertainty over the legality of punches and questioned the referee’s handling, while British writers sided with Scott’s side on the depicted fouls. Attendance was about 25,000 with receipts around $25,000, as Sharkey’s title hopes were scrutinized.

Aatull Mimite Sharkey Magnolia Otto von Porat Madison, Square Garden Scott Bente Oor Town Boston Ringe Colt Soong Hee ‘Chegeeault Johnny Riske Cleveland Rivke Siz Rymeda Dohris Penne Aeyenth Parcibe Acona Ines Marlison Equare Garden Corporation Gendt Peer Mien Af Gust Senr Young Timmy Maloney Tomon Maiko Booquillon Trance Tommy Tavighran Philadelphia Pierre Felgium Paw Bianchi

Carnera Invests Cash in Oil Properties Deal

Cirdationa City reports Teima Carnera and manager Jann See forming a joint venture to invest in oil properties. They reportedly seek to leverage the big fighter’s capital and influence into the venture amid hopes of profitable returns.

Carnera Cirdationa Teima Carnera Hie Jann See Ape

Mexican Polo Team Firefight Shocks City Field

In MEALCY CITY on Feb 24 military policemen, allegedly drunk, fired on a Mexican polo team during practice near Mexico City. General Espiridion Hodrigues and several players escaped with minor injuries after shots missed the players and struck the air. Two soldiers were arrested amid accusations of reckless shooting.

Mealcy City Espiridion Hodrigues Mexico City

McLarnin Favorite For Mandell Bout In Chicago

Vancouver’s Timmy McLarnin is favored to beat lightweight champion Sammy Mandell tomorrow night at Chicago Stadium after filing as the favorite.

Ubtago Timmy McLarnin Vancouver Sammy Mandell Khicago Stadium

Lanier Triumph Over Twain In Junior High Clash

Lanier defeats Twain 20-0 on Twain Court as Lanier forwards Ramirez Guerra and guards Nierra Parra star amid strong Lanier defense. Twain's Norris Cordenna and Cortez exchange leads. Lanier seeks next win to stay with Terrera for top division title.

Nemo Ferrerra Cliss Sidney Lanier Goalera Mark Tyga Twain Terérra Lanier Twain Lanier Ramirex Guerra Martinez Nierra Parra Norris Cordenna Cortez Melanis Zeluche Torres Garza

Coffee Giants to Practice on Sunday

Sullivan diamond will host a Sunday workout as the Coffee Giants prepare for the season. Players signed include Martin, Moraley, Cress, Wosniz, M. Crane, 8. Crane, Borns, Nix, Daniels and Opter. Scooter Lerick plans a pitching tryout once ankle injury heals.

Coffee Giants Sullivan Diamond Martin Moraley Cress Wosniz M. Crane Crane Borns Nix Daniels Opter Lerick

Brown Scouts Favor Big Ball Players

West Palm Beach February 28. They seek large players for the St. Louis Browns. Three recruits reach six feet or taller, with two Yearlings also noted as tall. Chad Kimsey is listed at feet 3 inches and Earl Caldwell G fret at one inch, with Merimac Livibonser measured at two yards.

West Palm Beach Via St. Louis Browns Chad Kimsey Earl Caldwell Merimac

Saddle horse price sets new high and record sale

Kansas City report notes Bells Delight a six year old mare from Herbert M. Woolteta stable selling for 2500 dollars, setting a new high price for saddle horses. Previous record was 2000 dollars paid for Chief of Langvier from a Kansas City stable, with buyers Mary Firs of Oklahoma City.

Kansas City Fab Herbert M. Wooltetables Misa Mary

Old Alex Dons Phil Uniform Once More

Winter Haven Florida February 23 Grover Cleveland Alexander plans to wear a Philadelphia uniform again after 13 years in the majors. The veteran pitcher is in fine health and will join the Phillies training camp as he nears his forty fourth birthday. Manager Schettino assigned him to coach other pitchers while preparing to return to the box. He says with the club’s strength he expects to finish in the first division and to count him in the win column.

Winter Haven Fis Grover Cleveland Alexander Phillicg Skotion Sapedy

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