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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1930
Page
9
By Davis J. Walsh New Soui rtes 2. The piece analyzes Moloney and Sharkey, noting upcoming fights and potential matchups. It discusses Meloney’s form, past bouts, and possible risks ahead of the decisive heavyweight clashes, with emphasis on prep for the Sharkey versus Wolf survivor bout.
Elmo Carnera known as Primo Hates To Offend faced orders from his manager Leon Lee to refrain from offering elaborate gifts at his Illinois bout. The fighter’s entourage previously sent sizable presents. tonight a restrained menu curated by Mia L rather than lavish hospitality will be served at the Chicago venue.
Vincent, a 22 year old Air Service sergeant stationed at Hanoka field, fires a 69 at Willow Springs in the Teens Open lead. He hopes for a strong Texas Open showing, noting a wet course and strong amateur field as pros and amateurs contest the 18 hole tourney.
Coach Cecil Burnello leads Los Angeles Heights Golden Bears to face league leaders Alamo Heights Miles in a county tournament on the Wood town court. Alamo Heights sits atop the standings with an unbeaten record, while Harlandale and South San Antonio are also slated for action. Bamerset is set to forfeit in the undercard.
The Minnesota football coaching search narrows to Teas than a dozen candidates with Tad Wieman, ex Michigan coach, traveling to Minneapolis to meet Gopher officials. Names like Arthur Bergean Clark Shaughnessy Earl Marlineau Bernie Moron Casis Solem and others are reported as possible successors to Clarence Spens er.
New York January 24. Heavyweight champion Scott sails from Florida to begin training for an 18 round bout with Jack Sharkey in Miami on February 27. Victory could place him in line for a title shot at Max Schmeling. Scott will train at Palm Beach and Miami Beach amid social whirl and public interest.
Two games slated for Wednesday night in the Girl Bae Packetball League at Woodleen Lake. Aven leads the present league head area as the Texas Chiraprac college Foncloc faces the Tater Marrbo girls in the twin bill. Starlite FiA has been wet at 11.
Mickey Walker faced his estranged wife in court as the divorce case proceeded. He denied claims of a violent temper and abusive behavior and challenged allegations of heavy drinking and marital misconduct.
A collage of boxing results from multiple cities features winners and outpoints. Notable bouts include Billy Jones of Philadelphia losing a decision to Tete Imtze, Gorilla Jones defeating Kazy Grove in New York, and Johnus Cline earning a points win in Los Angeles. Other listed outcomes include Babe Hunt, Leary Tirye, and Sammy Reorge with decisive decisions or pretender knockouts across Trenton, Cleveland, Wichita, and Salt Lake City.
A 17-member England lawn bowling team arrived in New York en route to California. They will compete in Pasadena and Los Angeles, then return to New York March 12 and travel home two days later.
Harry Ertle of Jenner City will referee the Bass vs Acar junior lightweight championship in St Louis. The event follows earlier legal issues and features a two referees arrangement with a third man named by Rass, amid contract talks for the Vblindeloniante title.
Koneh Fart Rings will pit bin St Mars Academy Tsuttons against the Peacock Billions Academy basketball team at 4 o clock Tuesday nclerioon out the Woodlawn lake EY marain in court. This will be the Sirac time that the whale team han been an excellent con- Wtion, neconging to Coach Binge and he will aiad ble rezoler Ine-wp com plete for che trae to this wemaon.
The Rattlers face St Marys and St Marks in a tentative basketball run at Woollson Gym Friday night with college opposition planned through February. A February trip to Mexico is scheduled for February 2, 21 and 22 with Kingsville College.
Kansas City January reports cancelation of the American Legion sponsored heavyweight wrestling tournament. Gabe Raum, the matchmaker, invited grapplers for the event with the winner set to face Gy Newnenbure for the title. Welker Cochren and Rieckbefer delivered notable performances as the championship match loomed.
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosts a winter golfing report at the St Anthony hotel with 4015 p.m. Tuesday meeting. Notables include John Dawson Chicago Larry Montee Manila Blavey Cooper Buffalo NL Denny Glinte Columb 350 Al Espinosa Chicago Pork Chester Ne Turnesa Trusturel Roger Denver and C F Julien. Tris Speaker will speak while Oba G E Clark Tulsa discusses education and a practice round score by Clark.
Brackenridge high ath letes face a looming challenge against Charley Waddock a former world shot champion in a 10 yard dash at the Terese echiss hx Austig lite in March Greenwade and Greenwade tour the rancos with Feliy Tack the shot Miler Laweed Marone Pepperovk returns to competition Their training marks first weeks in the season amid a controversial row at the AL ALU convention drawing support from the national federation sprinters favor Them jem.
Gastoneek of Galveston won the invitational at San Antonio Country Club after a belated playoff on damp greens. Four players tied last Thursday with 70s, but in Monday play Tod Menefee Capt. Jimmy Dikes and Logan Van Zandt vied for the title while Ed Carrath defeated Dikes to reach the final.
In Junction Texas on January 26 the Angelion fireballs have organized a practice and a game plan under coach Howard Blackburn with former Junction Kley Sthoo stars Mayrrs. The team aims to schedule additional matches with a strong Kean, showing a rising Fighting quintet.
Injuries from a prior bout sidelined Emanuelws, forcing a halt in his planned rematch with Jimmy Maroney. The incident occurred in Boston as the two were set for a renewed engagement. Armionnprih relay was mentioned without clear context.
In Chicago Carnera arrives amid training chatter as crowds press for details. The arrival follows a tour through Servite and a scheduled event at Chicago Stadium where Canadian heavyweight Bizene Klan is set to appear. Local journalists note Carnera’s timing and managerial remarks as police monitor the scene.
In Boston at Lutgawond covered bowl the annual national women’s tennis meet halves the field for singles and doubles. Edith Mornay of Hoxton and Mrs Marint Fessin of Washington lead the singles field alongside Miss J Polina Borblore and Miss Ving Hi in tight competition with other American players advancing toward quarterfinals.
Lou Palmer once a leading flyweight contender is in San Antonio. He has been blind since November 27 when a manhole accident shattered an optic receptor on his way to Philadelphia to meet Turner Boy Minnegan. Palmer tours the country as one of the sport's noted boxers performing at the Business Men's Arcade club and at wrestling matches.
George A. Johnson has been assigned to umpire the Chicago White Sox exhibition games in San Antonio and on the team’s return northward.
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