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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1930

Page

4

Shires Case to be discussed by boxing panel in Detroit meeting

At a Detroit meeting James Thrawn announced the case of Eke Great Shires, barred by the Michigan athletic commission over an alleged attempt to fix a bout, would be reviewed with newspapermen. The commission had earlier suspended Shires from future fights pending clearance of charges.

Lansing Bhires Detroit Carter Cincinnati Ntional Boxing Commission Arthur Great Michigan State Athletic Camalacien $B

Shires Faeth Bout in St Paul After Ban News

Ithne Shires scheduled to fight Tony Neth next Thursday in St Paul as booked. Ray W Meehan of the Minnesota boxing commission said Shires remains suspended by the National Boxing Association after charges of a fixed bout in Detroit. Officials expect no official word on the outcome from the Minnesota commission until after Tuesday night’s bout.

Paul Miles Ithne Shires Tony ‘Neth Ray W. Meehan Minnesota Boxing Commission Shires National Boxing Detroit Mich Serhan Minnesota Commission

Blanton Seeks Baseball Chance Amid Texan Ineligibility

AUATIN Jan 4 AP Or Blanton a well known University of Texas ineligible athlete chased Bot Vining Longhorn star across the ring in a four round bout yesterday. He says his future lies not in pugilism but would like to earn a little money trying boxing while pursue baseball.

Auatin Blanton University of Texan Eheery Art Bhirey Kamen Bie Desire Shiree’ Miik

Kansas Defeats California in Series Finale at Kansas City

The University of Kansas beat California for the second straight game in Kansas City, winning by a score of 15 to 0. Kansas' defense stymied the California attack as the three game series concluded with the forthcoming final in Lawrence tonight.

Kansas City University of Kansas University of California Kansas Basketeere California Minuet Jophawkers Ra Will Lawrence

Women Golfers Tie In Handicap Event at Willow Springs

Mr W and Mina Tu tied for first in the Ladies Golf Inscription weekly piennis tournament on the Willow Springs course. The event used a net score format and was played again next week at Alamo Country Club with a match at Polock next Kesday morning.

Mina Tuait Tengen Ladies Golf Inscrnation Net Erores Willow Springs Polock Alamo Country Club

Spain Bars Minors From Boxing Bouts

Spain forbids minors from boxing matches with the Gaceta official notice clarifying age restrictions. The regulation bars youths under fourteen from attending or participating in boxing events amid renewed scrutiny of young fighters.

Spain

Believe It Or Not Metals Heavier Than Lead Listed

A Ripley syndicated item notes that more than a dozen metals heavier than lead exist. It cites lead at 7.28 ounces per cubic foot and mentions gold palladium iridium mercury platinum rhodium rubidium ruthenium tantalum thorium tungsten uranium among others.

Fight Results Roundup From New York and Beyond

A partial list shows Jone Eg defeating Leo Lomski in a 10 round decision in New York. Other results include Groveo Courtnes beating Ine Benovic in Oklahoma in 10 rounds and Arture Schevaels stopping Soul in the fifth in Belgium. Marty Goldman won a one round decision over Eddie Reilly and Kammy Ferlitts beat Summo Binder in four rounds. Multiple other bouts are noted with various winners, locations, and durations across Newark Freeport Detroit New London Portland and Los Angeles.

New York Sjerie Dosenbroom Leo Lomski Aberdeen Groveo Courtnes Oklahoma Ine Benovic Binghampton Arture Schevaels Belgium Wn Oo O Soul Canada Lee Marty Goldman Eddie Reilly Summo Binder Kammy Ferlitts E Asbuts Park Kig Dixie Newark Aund Decison Deteoit Barry Etbets Freeport Wille Oater New London Portland Gene = Vianchi Nevepener Harry Gold- Brein Han Francince Sadic Murdoch Oklaporma Willie Sega Los Angeles Calif Maurice Haltzer Junior Lightwei

Light heavies to clash for world title February 10

Promised challengers Jag. d Jimny Slattery and Scurm were matched yesterday to contest the world light heavy eight championship. The bout is set for February 1 with Slattery earning a 4 per cent share and a further cut of the purse as the contenders secure the prize.

Bupfaly M. Jag d-Jimny Slattery Scurm Slsitery

North Side Panthers Forfeit Win Over Opponent

North Side Panthers won by forfeit as the rival team failed to appear at Woodlawn lake court. Panthers move into second place in the Four Ride Wasket league with only two Phantony players present. Next game is Monday at 7 o clock against West, followed by South versus East.

Panthera Phaotetue Vridasy Woodlawn Lake Court Panthers Pos Ik

Nine to drive stock cars Sunday

Nine drivers have signified intention of entering the stock car races at the New Frauncelsedale arena Sunday afternoon. Foreign entrants include Jimile Davia from Duncan Oklahoma and four others from Oklahoma. San Antonio, Belton, and Austin are represented. Six races on the program with two special events at the request of race fans.

San Antonio Belton Austin Oklahoma Jimile Davia Duncan Okla Doce Jimmy Lawrence Giles Bart Allen Necuin Pords Chevrolety

St Anthony's Midget Five Wins With Ease

The Stanthons's College Midgets defeated Alamo Sleights' Juniors 44 to 79 on St Anthon's court. Berhersme scored 24 points to earn game point honors while Tinckhurn of Alana Hoelkhispared 14 of his teams. Find Job today Meag Llekt Clam itled Employment Ade.

Stanthons Alamo Reeve Ce St. Anthons Berhersme Midacta Tinckhurn Alana

Yesterday's Explanations BILLIARD AND FOOL BALLS CAN SE MADE

A fragment notes that billiard balls are made from cheese with a chemical claim involving 40 percent formaldehyde and 60 percent cottage cheese to harden material. It mentions an aged figure known as THE OLDES and references to Mr. Mipsey for questions about the cartoon feature.

Cheerful Note Pipes Up To Halt Boxing's Dirge

Boxing leaders pledge to revive meaning of championships with active titleholders. NBAs plans include 32 member nations, various national boards, and imminent committee decisions on champions across weight classes. Capablanca wins first prize in Hastings chess tournament in England.

Boxing

Qualifying round looms in Long Beach open golf event

The Long Beach $3000 open golf tournament moves to an 16 hole qualifying round to set the field for the final 72. Dutra and Guest led the first group with record pace while many contenders hope to come within par or better to reach the 64 low cards and ties. Notables including Dutra Monten Shaw and Grenson posted strong scores as omissions and fears grow about making the cut.

Long Hrach Csilt George Shaw Lon Angetean Amazeus Minner Ning Dutrs Santo Monten Culif Shaw Laere Grenson Long Beach Walter Eager Brindy Leo Diegel Eharopian Horton Smith Snplin Johnny Farrell Bill Meblhorn al Espinosa Tommy Armour Denig’ Wood George von Elm al Watroun

Florida's Golf Season Opens With Miami Open Field

Florida's winter golf season opens with near 120 professionals and amateurs entering the $2,000 Miami Open at Miami Country Club. Gene Sarazen defends his title as Jack Hutchinson of Chicago and Nassau competes, with Willie Klein Ila Beach and George Christ among the notable entrants. Seventeen amateurs join Lee Chase and Jalmua McAfee in the event.

Miami Florida Variu Miami Country Club Gene Sarazen Jack Hutchinson Chicago Nasau Willie Klein Ila Beach Taurin Aston George Christ Mochester N. Y Clarence Ghinder Boro Eaton Mike Woods Mamaroneck Osril Walker Saddle Hiver N. J Lee Chase Buffalo Jalmua Pons McAfee New York Mortly Feenep Indianapolis Witchson George Howard Canton Oho Art Weber Elmwood al Heron Reading Fred Mefernmutt Yeaterday

Trojan Juniors Win From Triple C Lads

The Junior Trojans defeated the Junior Triple C basketball team in a City Junior League game played on the Macred Heast court. Diaz led Trojan scoring with 12 points. IR police was noted elsewhere, and Laliien contributed a double digit. Substitutions included Cantaneda and Rodeiguez in forward and center roles.

Trojans Triple C Basketeera Thureday Halan IR Police Diaz Clare Cerond Laliien Pegs - Salas Cacerem Iajpee Cantaneda le Rodeiguez

Western Conference Cage Season Opens

Chicago January 4 with Western Conference basketball kicking off at Benpeton as WWlI team and Northwestern headline the opening league game. Other preseason tests feature Chicago attempting to topple boiler and Minnesota hosting Grinn, while Maroon meets Ratler and Bulldog faces Montana State in a slate of early matches.

Chicago Benpeton Wwiamannia Northwestern Tetany Chieapo Aubtue Boiler Minneante Wil M Big Ask Ratler Wincix Purdie Montana Teanty

Cubs Still Owe Fans About $1000

Chicago report notes about $1000 in refunds still uncollected after the World Series. Club officials prepared to issue refunds for unused tickets but President William LoVerck said the amount had not yet been collected.

Cubs Chicago Jen Chicago Cub Management Wnl Wiliam Lo Verck

EAST'S TEAMS BESEECHED TO AVOID WEST

A Davie column argues Eastern football must avoid California teams and the South, blaming Western powers for pressures. It criticizes Pitt, Army, and Carnegie Tech and questions heat and travel effects on performances.

East

Hanley May Be Given Seven-Year Contract

Evan and Ton III reports Dick Tanley as head netball coach at Northwestern, signaling a seven year commitment. A verbal agreement may extend Wildert gridiron duties and raise salaries for additional seven year term.

Hanley Evan&ton Dick Tanley Northwestern Pany Wildert Fanley Ip Elven More

Hey Porkers Lose Another In St Louis Game

At St Louis Mo on January 4 IMS Mt Gouin University suffered a 12 to 1% defeat for the Parker team by the Ackansay Magerhacks of Fayetteville Arkansas. The Parkers had played Drury College the night before.

AT. Louis IMS Mt. Gouin University Banker Ball Ackansay

Old Alex Refuses Place as Manager in Omaha Readiness

OMAITA Neb Feb. That item states that Alexander Grover Cleselant, known as Old Alex, refused an offer to manage a baseball club in Newian Iowa. The plan involved purchasing a team, with uncertainty whether it would be A or AA level, and delayed repairs noted in the story.

Omaita Lit Rud Mayeing Newian Iowa Grover Cleselant Alexander Mastne

Carnera Faces Possible Deportation Over Citizenship Records

The Daily News reports Primo Carnera, the Italian boxer, may be deported after a French naturalization inquiry flagged his 1900 Italian birth and a 1927 law. Investigations into passport irregularities were noted as he arrived in the United States and was greeted by an Italian delegation. Paris officials suggested citizenship actions with possible deportation.

New York The Daily News Primo Carmera Italia Italy France French Republic Cornera Sequas Arcachon Gironde M. Gaston Domergue M. Lowis Barthou Clso Linga Ile Pasport Conml Dutz Carnera Attr Ben Pronce Shey Curnery

Boxer sent to hospital after Madison Square bout

Joe Bavonle of Hinghamton was taken to Polyclinic hospital with injuries from a heavyweight bout with George Courtney at Madison Square Garden. The decision by courtney was booed for a low blow, and Bavonle's condition was later described as not seriously injured.

New York Joe Bavonle Hinghamton George Courtney Letras Cowboy Madison Square Binghamton Youngeter Courtney Wan Lighily Yeader Banavia Wan

Hawks Pay 15000 For Hockey Player

Minneapolis Tan 4 to Stewart Adaing a brilliant referee wing of the Minneapolis hockey club was sold to the Chienga Binekhawka of the National league for cash and for ae beee as the equivalent of 000. This wanted to be the largest price ever paid for no single player in the American negotiating. Adaing to the Blackhawks tow mediately while the Millers will receive Til Westwick tangy left wins and two other players. Westwick will report immediately while the other two players are to be delivered next season.

Minneapolas Stewart Adaing Brilliant Minneapolis Bre Bec Chienga Binekhawka National League Eal Ae Beee Adama Gaca Blackhawks Millers Westwick Tangy

Layton and Reiselt Win First Matches

Layton of St. Louis and Reiselt of Philadelphia won their first rounds in the national three-division tennis championship. Jaston defeated Tyson Schuler 60 to 20 in a lopsided opening match. Reiselt ousted Los Angeles entrant Charles Jordan 4 to 4 innings in a closely fought set.

Raten Toyany Layton St. Louis Lie Reinclt Philadelphia Jaston Tritty Schuler New York Reiveld Poset Los Angles Charies Jorden Tal

Mexico City Football Season Opens with Occidental Clash

Armando Urmellito, manager of the University of Mexico football team, announced that all arrangements are complete for the season opener against Occidental College in Los Angeles on September 6. The event gives the squad a chance to keep the team in motion through the year.

Gunlterant Meres Mexico City Calic Mexico Armando Urmellito Occidental College the Angeles

Murdock Finishes Segal With a Punch in San Francisco

In San Francisco on January 4 Murdock of Tulsa knocked Wille Seeal of New York in the first round, delivering a decisive early finish to a bout described as one of the fastest knuckle events witnessed here. Meanwhile in Texas Waco High School beat North Dallas 49 to 15 in a basketball opener, with Ten and another player each scoring six points.

SAN _ FRANCISCO Ie Murdock Tulsa Cikla Lightwright Wille Seeal New York Dallas Waco Jan Waco High School Tigers Gancoa North Dailog High School Hitler Ant Hrawne Dalia Wort Akx Penlnt A Treek

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