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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1930

Page

9

Texan Open golf event draws crowd and notables

William Mehthorn known as Wild Bit arrives with confidence for the Texan Open at Brackenridge Park. Joe Hyman organizes play with about 100 attendees. amateurs, pros, and local figures like Francis Schelter, Ralph Plummer, and Gene Sarazen noted.

Willian Mehthorn Joe Hyman Brackenridge Park Fek Walsh Martin Walk Francis Schelter Dallas Ralph Plummer Edinburg Myman Courney

Prize fighter Carnera to box in St Louis event

St Louis promoter conference announced Primo Carnera, the Italian giant, will fight February 11 in St Louis against an unnamed opponent. The promoter group led by Mike Mallo Chicago and managers Hickeringg and Billy Duty discussed the bout with Hemen Taylor, Missouri boxing official, and arena head Prensa Carnera’s camp.

SY Rouse Priama Carnera Stalian Giant St. Lovin Ring Merase I Conference of Mique Mallo

Buttons Beat Peacock Five at Woodlawn Lake

St Mary's Academy defeated Peacock Five at Woodlawn Lake on Tuesday afternoon. Feche and Maggot starred for St Mary's, Porter and Guess led Peacock, Peehe scored 11 points high for the game. Lineups listed. officials named Manz and others.

St Mary's Academy Buttons Peacock Mi Tary Academy Woodlawn Lake Tirauntele High Normoyle Feche Maggot St Mary's Porter Guess Kanora Peacock Peehe St. Mary's Peacock Peche Robertson Palmer Guess Test ForWsra Magrott Hughea Hostve Shar ‘Oalke Orkar Filivola Loyola Percock — Wonnler Chandler Manz Tleree Mulzen Aeorer

Chicago fighter seeks divorce over alleged cruelty

Mrs Margaret Peters charges Krae Peters a Chicago featherweight in a divorce suit. She claims repeated chin blows and requests the court bar his manager Sam Pinn from handling funds and orders support. Married 1927 and separated last December.

Chicago Krae Peters Margaret Petera Huperiarecauel Petera Niuwhand Sam Pinn Detersant Awha Frteen

Pacific Coast Polo Tournament Opens in Los Angeles

The Pacific Coast Polo Tournament kicks off in Los Angeles as matches begin today. The field includes Cypress Point, Midwestern and San Mateo teams with eliminations featuring an Argentine quartet and San Mateo facing Friday play. The event runs through February 16 with finals planned the following week.

Los Angeles Dan Imhin Midwieland Cypress Point Denma Claed Fridas

Max May See Miami Scrap In Feature Bout

The article outlines a potential boxing matchup involving Max Schmeling against Jock Sharkey and Phil Acott at Madison Square Garden, with promotor plans and possible routes to Germany discussed. Frank Gruen, MSG manager, and Joe Neubs are noted in connection with Schmeling’s plans.

Miame Reagh Dan Max Schmeling Singuide Jock Sharkey Phil Acott Frank Gruen General Mazenger Madison Square Garden Joe Jneubs Germany Schmeling

Mental golf tips from Joe Turnesa veteran champion

A mid century golfing column advises on reducing trouble by mental focus and proper swing. It notes most golfer woes are mental and stresses concentrating on the ball rather than hazards. The piece warns against aiming to avoid traps and encourages steady, controlled swings to prevent slicing the ball out of bounds.

Sid Joe Turnesa Lannin Yorkshire Hig Atane Cone

Tom Oliver to Red Sox Acquired on Waiver Vote

Boston announces the waiver acquisition of Thomas N. Oliver as outfielder from the Philadelphia Athletica. Oliver played with Tittle Rech in the Southern league last year and was drafted by the Athletica. his home is Ramery, Alabama.

Boston Boston Red Sox Thomas Nf Oliver Philadelphia Athletica Tittle Rech The Athletica Sont. Ramery Ala

Shikat Wins After Rival Falls in Ring

New York January 20. Wi Rich land Bhikal named heavyweight champion by the New York and Pennsylvanian athletic commissions defeated Italian Neavyweight rival Gime Garahaldi. Garahaldi slipped after 18 minutes, fell to the concrete floor, and could not continue. Shikat credited with a fall. Corsicana Beats Waco, Tigers Fall Short in Tight Conference Game. Corsicana led 11 to 7 at halftime and held on late despite Waco’s late surge.

New York Richland Bhikal New York and Pennsylvanian Athletic Commission Garahaldi Italy Gara- Lalli Shikat Cursicana Waco Waso Corpicana High Actions Waco Tigers Tiger Gym Corslenna Wneohoya

Amateur Golf Qualifying Pairs at Willow Springs

The field for the 9th Texan Oven Golf tournament’s amateur qualifying rounds at Willow Springs Wednesday features entrants from San Antonio and Austin including J. Lawrence, L. Voor, C. Surrae, H. Warnam, H. Felthouse, and J. Lederer among many others representing San Antonio, Chicago, and Kansas. Final pairings list numerous contestants by name with clubs and cities, showing a dense roster of amateur golfers awaiting rounds in this long running event.

Willow Springs A. Klevera Chicago Tom Lawrence Jace Wi Wood San Marcos Anignio Megan Antonio I’ Fatham San Antonio Leally Tauea Charles Surrae Aniinnio Streube Corstrana Hereing H. Warnam Fred Felthouse San Antonios Elie Newman Sedan Kanes Tee Y Weytone Karnes City Crock Francia Carrigan San Anton Binsmore Tengine Eid Eaves San Antero Iduyit Whitney San Antena Charles Slauat Independence Kan Moore Abfiene Guy’ Randolph Veo Ostrander Bostown Ubarten Horrey San’ Antonio Hox Fincern Kenedy Wruce’ Vengey Molen Austin Ban Alin Gan Tose Tele Mas Gritea Stamford B. Onden Eroil Stueller Ban Antonio Decit Mewman Ciera Mendiva Tampico Mex Henry ‘Afford Aintan Geotea van ‘Ondon Ian “Antonio Jewan van Xandis Ban Aaniemio A. Murra Ada Antonio Franch Findera Abi

Alamo Heights Wins Again In Basketball Tournament

Alamo Heights remains a leader in the Bexar Counts high school basketball tournament race as Alan Meighta defeats Ane and team rosters list Hs Williams Exell Tett Stughen By Hagan Kiokenradt and other players. Garden and shrub ads appear in the classified notes with firms advertising in Section 192.

Alan Meighta Ts Ane Xemy Heights Taoway Woodlawn Iake Bexar Hs. Williams Sinnketoe Betis Exell Tett J Stughen Hagan Peay Teche Kiokenradt Swhatitations Dimeline Meferen Kreern

Physicians Weigh Fort Sam Usual double header results

The league schedule left Physicians and Nurses with bye weeks while Medical and Surgical Nurses also had a bye. In the Fort Sam Tuesday double header, Hubert beat Baylné 25 to 13 in the first game. Tie breakers for Ubto-16 will use total points if season ends in a tie.

Robert B_ireen Baylor Garuthera Dolan Righe Fai Erdan Patterson

Hunter Tops Entry List for Net Meet in New York

Jan Praeris T Flunter leads a list of thirty entrants for the national indoor championship meet in New York. Hunter, a former champion, tops the entry as the event proceeds today with the net meet format and top contenders from the field.

Hunter NET New York Praeris T. Flunter Alip

Fight Results From Various Venues Reported

The report lists several boxing results including Victor Ferrand of Spain losing to Freddy Liters in Jacksonville, Manuel QQuintern outpointed by Wallach in Brooklyn, Wilkes-Barre’s Farr outpointing Steve Smith in Bridgeport, and Detroit’s Wena knocking out Bill Browns in Lontine. Other bouts include Tarkie Parvin in Indianapolis and Tony Tew in Tampa both winning by decision, while Johnny Torres defeated in Los Angeles.

Berga Oy York Victor Ferrand Spain el Freddy Liters Jacksonville Ebla Manuel Qquintern Tompa Afnery Wallach Brooklyn Wilkesbarre Padehnny Farr Ulevaliod Steve Smith Bridgeport Coma Detroit Bultting Wena Bill Browns Lontine Indianapolis Tarkie Parvin Coats Bite Petralle Petersbore Tony Tew Tampa Forbes Chicago Loss Angelon Tallarhn Lua Angeles Johnny ‘Torres Lon Angeles

LaBarba Defeats Torres in Comeback Bout

In Los Angeles on January 2, Ta Barba, a former light heavyweight contender making a comeback at USC, defeated Torres. Barba floored Torres for a nine count in the ninth round after opening with a swift poly attack that pressed the pace from the first round.

Los Angeles Witte Ridet la Havin Southern California Elas Doday Torres Dteronial Bate Ta Barba Vieta

Six Seeded Players Survive in Tennis Semis

The national singles tournament progressed to the semifinals with six of eight seeded players still alive. Virginia Hice of Easton fell to Minnie Palfrey of Brooklyn while Alice Francis of New York exited earlier.

Ping Indnvir Wil Wine Tate Virginia Hice Tasten Xeocle Minnie Palfres Brooklinr Alice Prancit New York

Notre Dame coaching carousel rattles, Hartley Anderson linked

Reported shifts in college football coaching swirl around Notre Dame. Hartley Anderson appears as a candidate for Notre Dame replacement, while Knute Rockne is tied to no definite move. Notre Dame and St Louis connections surface as other names such as Trieb and West face possible offers and decisions.

CICA Trieb Ie Hamblers Iockue Minnesota Aue Diten Agassistant University of California Onelming Notre Dame Ack West Brad University of North Dy Annlerson St. Lou West Hei St. Louis

Ruth contract in prospect as Babe signings near March

New York January 20 Babe Ruth will be signed by March 4 for a contract valued between eighty thousand and one year with provisions on exhibition proceeds. The deal includes potential concessions on exhibition games and a spring training tour that could shape the Yankees’ stance before the season.

Davis J. Walsh Low Bodkta New York Babe Ruth Bell Develomenta Harthall Stuth Fort Wayne Hank Megrenger Cannla Mexico Ruth Yankee Teteraburg Yankees Charley Paddock St. Petersburg Mobile Houston San Antonis Waen Wichita Falls Florida Sheet

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