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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1930

Page

19

Young golfers Whitney and Dunamore set athletic example

The piece praises two young golfers Whitney and Dunamore for their temperament and skill, noting how they handle competition and exercise. It compares them to baseball figures and discusses sports culture, management views, and a proposed park facility in San Antonio, including the idea of a rogue court and youth development.

Whitney Dunamore Wiklow Speligs Flesco Being & Blind San Antonio Travis Park Mr. Micken Lee

Exposition location chosen for athletic center plan

Chairman Roger Jokes defended selecting Exposition grounds over Brackenridge park for a municipal athletic stadium. He cited economy, level ground on 175 acres, ample parking, and easy access as key factors to boost football attendance and expo crowds, noting no fixed stadium cost yet.

City Recreationsl Ete Exposition Gravuila Breckenridge Park Roger Jokes Mr Blakes Tony Exposition Grounds Brackenridge Park City Atherk Exposition Park Air Park Dallas Cotton Palace Waco Dallas Fair Park Harold Winters

Mercy Montez Plans a Boxing Comeback in San Antonio

Mercy Montez, former Mexco light heavyweight champion, eyes a return after reviewing new local fighters at the Business Men's Athletic Club. He intends a month of training to regain fighting trim, with plans to stay in the ring unless he quits for good. Pat Metheney is said to be guiding Montez’s comeback.

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Hawks Predict First Victory Over Grayburg Oilers

Texas Chiropractic College Hawks predict their first win in the Gilg Senior Basketball Teague Game against the Grayburg Oilers. The double header Thursday night at Woodlawn Lake Court features the Hawks under Dr. Hugh Warren, after a tough showing against Normoyle’s team. In the opener, Missouri-Pacific Bonsters meet Triple-Congers on Normoyle court.

Texas Chiropractic College Hawkx Grayburg Oilers Woodlawn Lake Court Hawks Hugh Warren Dannp Normoyle Normoyle Missouri-Pacific

Publicity Stunt Prompts Mystery in Basketball Game

Memphis promoter plans a masked basketball event to attract fans by concealing players identities. The Maske Marvels will have two Memphis teams with each player wearing a vehicle mask during the game, creating intrigue about who is on the court and boosting attendance. In other sports news, Fred Cato is traded from the St. Rouge club to Joplin, replacing Joe Moses.

Memphis Tenn Cato Hoover Joplin Fred Cato Sturogee Club Usande Lion Lay Berm Toplin George Hover Joe Moses Teague Club

Daly's Death Recalls Great 91 Round Fight

In Omaha Nebraska a featherweight bout from decades ago is recalled by the death of Dan Daly. The noted 91 round draw with Tommy White in 1890 drew fines and lasting fame. Referees halted after a lengthy struggle with both fighters badly injured and unable to continue. Daly and White each earned about 2.19 per round from a $300 purse, after deductions.

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Miami Bout May Be for World Title

New York reports Mae Gwimeling may default exposing the Sharkey Soult winner from Mimi Florida on February 27 to be declared heavyweight world champion by William Muldoon. Muldoon warned Max Schoeting and others that failure to meet the Miami winner promptly would forfeit the title to the challenger.

New York Mae Gwimeling Mimi Fla William Muldoon New York Soxing Commission Max Schoeting

Bambys Hoping Ten Stop Aces Title Drive

The Richler Gamby girls aim to tie for first in the Girls City Basketball league next Wednesday by beating leaders Aces in their rematch. The Aces beat Texas Chiropractic College Hawkett’s 32 to 2 in the opener while Samby defeated Barbera Sports 19 to 13.

Richler Gamby Girls Bill Hill Aces Iee Bomby Oway Aees Woodlake Texas Chiropractic’ College Hawkett’s Samby Girls Barbera Sports She Hawketta Smith Elf Richardy Bamby Girls W. Dillon Boobs Aces Chiens Te Foe Thorman Meadows Keandsy le Frank Daugh Je Bronk Richiters Barbers Wendland Dillon Maney Cesess Meyers tichlers—Price Wilke Ina Raynor Cockrell Barbera

Texas Tech delays choice of coaches at meeting

Board of Regents at Corvicana postponed decisions on the reorganization of Texas Tech coaching staff. President Paul W. Horn indicated a likely answer within ten days after private sessions and consultations.

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Kansas City Likely to Get Clay Court Tennis Meet

The Kansas City bill states the city is virtually certain to receive the 194 clay court championship event pending fulfillment of preliminaries by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. Formal award will be announced at the association’s February meeting in St Louis.

Kansas City No. San United Alstes Lawn Tepuin

Arkansas Gate Openers Start for Baylor

Fayetteville Ark Jan 80.1 IINS Nine men of the University of Arkansas basketball team will leave today for Waco Texas where they will meet Baylor University in a two point conference series.

Fayetteville Ark University of Arkanane Waco Taina Eal Wit Baylor University Sericea

Scott Arrives in Miami for Fight Training

Miami, Jan 30 Scott the heavyweight champion from Great Britain arrived in Florida before his training session with Jack Sharkey. A royal band played God Save the King as the Britisher surveyed Miami and its environs ahead of their scheduled title bout in Minneaplis next month.

Miami Fla Champioo Nbip Hopen Great Britain Phi Scott Thompion Jack Sharkey Minrl Veach New York

Stribling declines 15000 offer for Saloney bout

Magon Ga January 30. Pa Stribling father of heavyweight contender W. L. Stribling said he declined a 15000 offer for a semi window fight involving Jimmy Saloney of Boston in the Scott Sharkey bout at Miami Beach.

Magon MI5 Stribling W. L Jimmy Saloney Boston Scott-Sharkey

Benefit for boxing victim’s family in Kalamazoo

In Kalamazoo Michigan on January 20 the VFW Red Arrow post plans a benefit for the widow of Jule Wilfred a young boxer who died after injuries in a practice bout. The mother lives in Boland Missouri and came to claim her son's body as fourteen volunteers from the veterans organization assisted.

Kalamazoo Mich VPA Jule Wilfred Red Arrow Post Veterans of Foreien Ware Uves Bolland Bhe Veterans' Organization

Yankee Pitcher Gordon Rhodes Pleads Guilty

Salt Lake City Jan 30 Gordon Rhodes pitcher for the New York Yankees pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a charge of driving while intoxicated was dismissed He was fined 1000 or 26 days in jail in default of payment of the fine

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