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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
10
A garbled newspaper column contemplates public figures like Ruth and M are in baseball and politics. It questions pay, endorsements, and the idea of a San Antonio stadium while noting players like Mitre and Kerrville prospects.
By H. W. Allard a feature on the Army military basketball schedule. The Ninth Infantry, Twelfth and Fifteenth units lead a crowded slate with multiple games each week through February. Prominent players like Witham and Peryine are noted, while injuries and reforming squads shape the early season.
Sunday School cage league action features teams including Mack's Charl and Highland Mark. The report notes forward Mendies C101 Bouge and other players, with mention of early period play and possible results.
Lika team from Seguin arrives late to Woodlawn lake court to face Mir scheduler in a City Basketball League game. Dr. Hugh Warren has taken Hawks post after coach suspension. Oilers vs Laurel Heights game follows with strong action and a 47 to 84 result in the Fort Sam Houston auditorium.
Texas Parker games will be broadcast from Fayetteville Arkansas as Texas and Arkansas basketball teams clash. Veteran sportscaster W. B. Gregson and crew will call the action with IKWOA radio providing play by play. Three San Antonians are expected to earn berths for Texas captain None Rees, Frank Chenthem, and Wilson Elking.
A messy OCR reads Simmons as the cleanup man in a league game. The report mentions players like Hogan and Beall, with scattered references to teams, dates, and places. Key names and context are presented amid garbled text indicating a basketball or sports score event and related standings.
A garbled note cites a nickel sized coin and a figure over two hundred pounds, with references to star charts and a cartoon feature. The text mentions tables, a fictitious Mr. Miples, and a request to send a stamped envelope for questions about the Believe Hof Not cartoons.
Local page champions receive awards for top performance at the Power Junction event. The ceremony honors standout athletes and teams including named participants and coaches amid a field of junior competitors.
The San Antonio area prepares for the Texas Open with tentative dates set by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and local officials. January 30 through February 25 at Wenck Enridge Park are noted, amid translation errors and uncertain plans. Event organizers expect to align schedules for a staged competition featuring local clubs and notable participants.
Thevenow undergoes nose operation ending his season with the Nets. He missed several months due to the surgical recovery, and the team faced lineup changes as Vinny Foss and others filled gaps. He previously played at St. Laure Cardinal and had stints with Thevenow in the National League.
West Coast report states Smith plans to leave his club pro role at the Tekeville Golf and Country Club in Great Neck this November. He will pursue independent work and is not representing any, or a future, team. The era of his regular tournament play is noted, with uncertainty about future appearances.
Austin High defeated Brackenridge as the Maroons edged ahead late in a tense game. Key players included Krieger and Martin for Brackenridge while Kentidgn and Hodgen led Austin in a narrow victory with late scores and defensive stands. The teams exchange leads through the fourth quarter before Austin secured the win at home.
Aces beat the Iichter Barnby girls 23 to 32 on Woodlayn Take court in the Girls Basket Bell League feature. Richards and Taylor led the losers while Maney and Dillon scored for Bambya in a nearby game. The Hawks 20 19 victory over the Texas Chiropractic collage Hawkettes was also noted with Te Frank and Dillon among scorers.
Breoadcaating Limited and St Louis Cardinale reach an agreement with Moy Tan to televise major basketball games from Apoca man park. The pact sets fees for each game and holidays, with Amansas Pasa Panthera and Stinton-Viraloa noted in coverage. Red Parker stars in the described contest won 22 to something.
Main Avenue Buffaloes fall 3-32 to Devine on the Y M C A court as Mabavitz leads the visitors with scoring bursts. Cornel Terry Mamilon to challenge Thursday night’s Four Side league, with setup at the Exertion Grounds and Hoarlho La gym for the two contests. South San Antonio wins, Alamo Heights extends lead. Somerset to forfeit Friday's reat scheduled game.
South Side Panthers toppled the Cubs 26 to 18 on Wesley Ilquse Court with Henry Varzaa scoring two points and A Rodrigues contributing eighteen as lead scorers. Substitutions included J Vargas F Ruerve and Garta.
In Portland Oregon Tan 1d Fd Strangler Lewia former world heavyweight champion defeated Charles Eqnscn of Omaha at the auditorium after Hansen was disqualified in the second fall.
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