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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1930

Page

9

Cork swimmer Kellam ends endurance record attempt

Culpeper Va. native Nercig Kellam known as the 200 pound “Human Cork” finished a long open air pool swim after 30 hours in near freezing wind and water. He was hospitalized with mild conditions but expected to recover. he plans a future San Antonio stop as he targets new endurance marks.

Wrightly Laura Nercig Kellam Culpegger Bantu Hess Hospital Muzious Kellam Brackenridge Park Arthur M. Sebare Hoey and Me Ollum Souital Keilem City Recreation Department Kellom Kellum Orbareta Keilam Brackenridge Pool Comines San Antonio

Answered by Cyril Walker Former National Open Champion

In golf, relax and avoid tension to play normally. Great players enter golf with a unique makeup and stiffen when tense, so a return to natural form is essential for consistent play and form.

Cyril Walker Normel

Junior Basketball Openers Postponed

Aniltage announces that the opening schedule for Thursday night has been postponed to next Monday.

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Madison Square Garden sells out for Primo Carera bout

New York January 16 Madison Square Garden nearly sold out as Primo Carera dominates headlines and fans anticipate a massive card. Reporters note public interest remains high despite mixed reviews and lingering questions about Carera's next opponents and career trajectory.

Indian president under knife in wrist operation

The Indian president, Tigter V4 Hammond, will undergo a Monday operation by Dr. Dudley of Jackson to remove a malignant growth from his right wrist. Hammond joked about the prospect, while doctors prepare for a possible lengthy recovery that may include keeping the arm immobile.

Tigter Hammond San Antacio

Purje in Bad Without Delay

New York January 16 The thorn of winter in New York threatens to delay Purje and Nurmi plans for the indoor track season. Purje’s next appearance is postponed, affecting his and Nurmi’s favored events as organizers adjust schedules amid the weather.

New York Thorn of Fond Gahl Bino Purje Paavo Nurmi Thurje

Buttons Set For Lanier Clash On Exposition Court

Coach Merl English's Bl. Mary's academy Buttons, after trimming Harlandale Tavifinna 14 to 17, prepare for a Tuesday night clash with the Sidney Lanier team on the exposition grounds court. The Buttons have two players named to Devine this season, each by four points, matching Main Avenue's Devine tally. The Indiana-Florida game remained tight with both sides trading baskets throughout. Linr-wps list Antions, Palmer, Peele, Roberti, Magot, Filizola, Wight, Valerio, and substitutes Nottens MoeGloskey Indiana-Ftowe Kingel Finmacy. Officials: Hur Censby.

Merl English Nutions Yast Lee Aintions Andlans Palmer Oe Iere Eeee Dundicont Wight Valerio Veces Vea Guat Nottens MoeGloskey Indiana Ftowe Kingel Finmacy Hur Censby

Brooklyn Visitation Finish Second in N League

Brooklyn finishes second in the N Loop after Cleveland clinched the first. The Visitation holder finished ten full games as Paterson beat Hinds 26 to 25 in a fleet-half season finale. Crescents rolled to a 10-point lead in eight minutes.

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Spears Likely to Accept at Oregon U

Minn., Jun, UK report that Clarence W Spears, long-time Minnesota football coach, is favored to join Oregon State. Oregon officials, after last-minute negotiations, plan to meet president Hall in Missoula to finalize acceptance. Minnesota Senate committee discussed Spears fate, but no decision was made. Coffman in Washington may confer before final ruling.

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Si Rosenthal Returns to Dallas in Hockey Contest

Si Rosenthal returns to Dallas to play in the Texas league as he lines up with the Los Angeles Broadway Blackhawks against the Dallas Ice Kings this week. He has baseball roots in the state and now switches to hockey, facing former foes and new rivals.

Dallas Si Rosenthal L. A. Broadway Blackhawks Dallas Ice Kings

Suspensions and Absences Hit Pastime A C Athletes

A boy from Pastime A C withdrew late from a game amid contention with the Amateur Athletic Union authorities. Nurmi received an indefinite suspension while another athlete failed to show for national championships last year. Official notes cite medical certificates for Lonvilitis and Lonvilitis related illness, with investigations to see if additional reasons caused failures to compete and altered results.

A. C Nurmi Veeken Bie Tuhe Thaniela Barrie AL AL Li Ratti East Alan Aimilag

Lightweight title bout results from Miami Beach and more

In Miami Beach Sammy Ran faced Vaell and Manu Quintero battled Cuba in ten round lightweight action while Sam Creehy and Tommy Jones fought to a draw in Independence Kansas. Welterweight Ketewell beat AL Welster in a second round knockout and Webster was knocked down four times. Additional bouts included Battling and Pres ton in Wichita and Honolulu bout notes with sparse details.

Miami Beach Bio Sammy Ran Vaell Rockford Cham Vio Manu Quintero Cuba Urew Sam Creehy Countybus Tommy Jones Maccu Drew Independence Kan Kid Wings Mont—Weeley Ketewell San Prancikea AL Welster Dillings Webster Mrendeco Pasir Wichita Wan Ayer Johnny Preston Honolulu

Hockey Notes Tighten International Standings Tonight

New York dispatch notes the Savional Hockey standings with Chicago chasing second place ahead of road trips, while Toronto Ottawa and Montreal vie for third and top spot remains with the Montreal Maroons. Detroit visits Les Canadiens as Leacathong risks widening Montreal’s lead.

New York Tepines Towne Stondines Chicago Tom Shaughnvoos Boston Flackhawks New York Rangers Toronto Ottawa Montreal Marwons Lea Canathong Montreal Les Canadiens Piag Detroit Cougars Maroons Mercens

Austin Lions Open New Golf Clubhouse

The Austin Lions unveil Avalin Clos’ club facilities at the municipal links with a formal opening tonight. Tywan finished at avert of 31N.0M. The Lagans sponsored the groundbreaking in 1924.

Austin

Fox Hounds Found Alive in Old Well in Texas

Fox hounds owned by Joe Farris of Nacogdoches were found in an old well. After a tense wait, all 16 dogs survived and were reported safe today in a rare rescue.

O.K Joe Farris Nacogdoches Misselsg

Quintero Draws With Champion Mandell in Cuban Lightweight Clash

Cuban left-hander Quintero and champion Mandell battled to a draw as 41,000 fans packed the venue for the opening of the boxing season. Quintero weighed 120 1 4 pounds, Mandell 137, with the latter’s contract set at 3 1000. The decision drew mixed reactions from observers and officials.

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Midwinter tourney opens as schedule indicates

The schedule shows opening matches at Pershing Field and other venues with teams from San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and San Angelo set to play Thursday through Friday. Weather lines promise limited delays and multiple games across Corriva San Antonio Kelly Field Miller Field Brackenridge Park and more as the tournament progresses.

Mag HI. C Pole Totemansen Wisco Aullery Haven Mel Rox Italahow San Angelo San Antonio Pershing Fie Alli Pountey Brack Ramos Marbord Field Claco Pershing Field Fort Ww Austin Mller Field Atomen Artillery Thord Field Thiel Field Artillery Girigade Brackenridge Parks

Career Judge Feels Hes One Enough

Chicago, Jan. 16. Organ iad baseball's first official move th lyronehze its plasera from ensuring In professional being erutoats ik excel vl Sptueday when Commissioner Keu osame M. Louis confers with Charles Arbor The Great Shires. Commissioner Tandlabis displeased with boxing ventures of Shires and others this winter and will protest by halting indiama. Shires intimates with the fatherls Ik, Landis likely to back him and then forget boxing for baseball. After conference, Shires may seek reinstatement to the White Sox, who sought him for a second fret fight with the manager Lena Tluck burn.

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Miss Muegge Wins On Miniature Links

Miss Muegge wins a miniature golf event as players like Uelen Maw and Mrs Jock Layhn compete for prizes. Contested foursome placements include White finishing third with 7 48 and Ara Be Ingalls fourth. Alice Lalty and others aggregate standings through tenth place with scattered scores.

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Byrne James Urges Braves to Increase Contract

The fragment cites Byrne James urging the Boston Braves to raise his contract terms. He labels his deal a first holdout and argues for greater compensation, criticizing team generosity while seeking a renewal or higher pay.

Ryme Dames Che Yeina Itidder San Antonio Innere Boston Braves Resterlar

Tunney's Condition Called Satisfactory

New York Tunney's condition is called satisfactory after a Mopila operation. General Tanner continues to recover well and is resting nicely per a statement issued by Superintendent Bull Maynard.

Tunney Yok Tun Genel Tanner Mopilaya Atril Irtin Bull Maynard

Normoylers Cage Victory Prompts Rematch

Downy Narnoyie team vows revenge after a 19 to 10 to 17 setback to Se Julia's Lather Friday night at Camp Normoyte. Schulza and Br Workhardt led the winners with 18 points between them, while Trapp added several key scores. Next, Normoyle plays on the Normoyle court against Torr day night as they prep for a trip to Trontle for a rematch.

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Reinforced Goalers Seek Sweet Revenge In Night Club Clash

The Reinforced Goalers aim to avenge a prior loss as they meet the Ideals in a Four Side Basket Ball League game next Sunday at Wood Town Lake Gym. Both teams, reinforced after a recent meeting, will clash at 4 o clock with key players listed from Tines to Ga vide.

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