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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
10
A report notes prompt receipt and orderly processing of stamps. It mentions Prof Bingo of Northwest Side Chicago and an unusual find including two feet of raw pork sausages with raw eggs and shells, salt, Kerrings, and leaf clover, discovered by RJ Boss of Newark New Jersey.
Edward J. Neil reviews 1929 boxing year highlighting few title fights amid athlete movements. Tex Rickard’s decline, Jock Dempsey’s retirement, Jack Sharkey rising, and shifts in American boxing prominence are noted along with notable bouts and champions across divisions and cities.
Dick Shikat, recognized by New York and Pennsylvania commissions as wrestling champion, defeated Russian Yanko Zelezennik in Springfield Massachusetts in two straight falls on January 2.
USC’s 471014 pass attack and strong running shellacked the Pittsburgh Panthers 26 to 0 by halftime as the Trojans unleashed a decisive late 1920s era showdown. Russell Saunders connected for multiple scores, Ernie Pinckett and Harry Suelson each shone, while Pitt’s famed defense was overwhelmed.
The CCU Horned Frogs resume basket practice and travel to Denton to face North Texas Teachers for a title contest after a warmup with Weatherford Oklahoma. A separate note reports a Class 47 basketball game where the 87 team defeated Class A teams in a dark football game with a key touchdown in the second quarter.
Pittsburgh Panthers limp from Pasadena after a 47 14 thrashing by Southern California in a game that marked the heaviest loss for coach Jerk Sutherland. The prior high was 24 points set by Penn over Lafayette.
Budding sports brief notes from multiple cities. Hoffman and Hunt to meet after new year in Wickqta. Hockey deal brewing as Pineburgh Pirates seek Jimmy Herbert and a New YorkAmericans defenseman may join for the season. A New Year swim marks the Flying Winged O event at San Francisco with about 200 members and a five mile beach run.
The Arkansas, Texas, and Southern Methodist porkers each hold 12 games in the Southwest Conference race. The rolling schedule shows key clashes and venue dates through February, with Texas Christian and Baylor also featured. Readouts include January 25 Texas vs Baylor, and February bookings at Dallas Fort Worth and College Station sites.
A fragment references the Vindon calendar tracing to divine beginnings and long cycles. It notes Kali Yuga as present and mentions Brahma’s day and vast Kalpa years, tied to Hindu cosmology. Prof Wilson is cited offering a calendar explanation through the paper’s inquiry response service.
Rob Barn announces two new junior basketball leagues organized by the city recreation department. One for boys under 14 to play Friday nights at Woodlawn gym with four teams forming. An additional league for ages 14 and under will meet Saturday mornings at the same venue. Call the city recreation office for details.
Tilden defeated Christian Busia the French star in the semi finals of the international tennis tourney today. He will face his old rival Jean Borotra in the final on Saturday.
Panic in Paisley Scotland follows a theater fire. Private funerals held today, with about 70 more arranged as special services are planned in Paisley churches. California and Kansas City report on a University of California basketball visit featuring an experienced lineup from Kansas.
Fisk College defeated their opponent in a hard fought basketball contest. Tenni Penta scored for Fisk while Taylor Shating King New York and Jno Vert Taylor from New York contributed as key players amid the Varsity regional events. Lillian Corke from New York featured in the late lanes title event.
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