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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
15
Sammy Mandell meets Al Singer in a ten round world lightweight title bout in New York. The article previews Mandell's defenses, Singer's confidence, and the expected drama as both fighters seek the crown amid high stakes and risky punches.
Dayton Kentucky reports the death of junior welterweight Walter H Weghes after a post mortem operation. Coroner Campbell County cites brain hemorrhage as the cause following a 10 round bout with Jimny Neal of Cincinnati. Officials plan further inquiry after questioning twelve witnesses.
The event in New York at Ken Stadium features principals Sammy Miandall Jord and W. Shertan with AS dinner. The title bout aims to crown a lightweight champion under an anti-foul rule in effect in the first half. Estimated receipts reach about $200,000 with Mardell at 40 percent and Singer at 15 percent. Singer favored to win.
The text lists scattered place names and unclear references across several cities including Boston and Cincinnati. It resembles a garbled OCR of a historical notice or schedule with no coherent events or dates readable.
A garbled recap notes athletic highlights across teams including White Sox Cubs Yankees and Reds. Mentions include two doubles and four RBIs by a player at bat for an unspecified team, a Yankees win aided by a 24th homer, and multiple pitchers such as Adolfo Luque. Also references Pirates and Robins in rough, partial form.
John J. Dury led the Minos Skeet Club with 48 of 50 targets to win the Powell Cup on a Wednesday afternoon. A. Stolland scored a perfect 25 for 40 targets to take second as the club plans another shoot at 2 o'clock Saturday at Olmon Basin trays.
Miss Marion Carstairs, British entrant for the Harmeworth trophy trials, steered the Katotle across Lake Muskobe near Gnavenh am st. at dawn, posting a time close to Sir Henry Serrase’s fatal English trial. Despite rough waters and nearby spectator craft, Carstairs’ run drew crowds as she pushed toward the next month’s main event.
Joe Giard pitched eight innings allowing five hits two runs with three strikeouts and four walks in a rain delayed game. He also added a single in two at bats as San Antonio Indians faced Ora Be in the Western league. Tu edie scored one run in the ninth to seal the win.
Incomplete notice indicates Brooks Field's toy opening Sunday with staff listed including O. McDonald as manager and Wack Stewart. Personnel access expected for Brooks Field staff.
Gayle Talbot Jr outlines the Wieblia Falls Spunders dramatic win over Bull, 21 to 14, with 25 hits including three homers and a squeeze play in the eleventh. Milt Steingrato and Lurey Mettencourt pace offense as Spuddort pull three games ahead of Waco Cubs. Beaumont blows out Dallas Steers 10 to 2 to extend their consecutive victory string.
Los Angeles junior high student Jack Tidball reached the quarter finals of the Longwood bowls singles after defeating veteran Fiebleman of New York. Tidball also advanced in the Lyromen's division while other matches featured Clifford Sutter versus Ted Burwell and Eddie Tarobs against Barry Wood. Doubles teams saw several early results, with Gledhill and Ellararth among those advancing and Jones with Murphy surviving the opening round.
Kewate Nova Scotia July 17 Mickey Walker middleweight champion will box Ted Morter Hagland here on July 10. The bout will be for 10 rounds and Walker’s title will not be at stake.
The Brooklyn Robins drew about 16,000 fans to Ebbetts Field for a league leading clash with the Cubs, as tickets remained plentiful for today’s rematch. Other games: Detroit beat Boston 3-2. Reds defeated the Reds 5-1. Yankees beat St Louis 1-0. Phillies defeated Cardinals 10-5.
Wichita Falls Texas July 17 The Indians opened a series with the Port Worth Cub and the San Antonio Indians faced the Panthers in a high scoring game. Cy Coley the Pueblo star was rumored to pitch for the Spudders. Carson and Estell battled the Panthers but costly errors and early runs settled the outcome as the Indians fell behind and could not recover in a 7 0 defeat.
Widespread interest draws coaches and athletes from across the state to the first annual coaching short course at Texas A and M College in College Station. James Sullivan, athletics business manager, confirms attendance by prominent figures including Bonrs from St Mars University and San Andon, all former Aggie athletes.
Chicago July 1 Call Tower topped the Three De table auction selling for 9700 to Alta Bers of Chicago. Touble Heart Arlington Futurity chance of 1028 sold for 85100 to Berz. Other stable sales included Line Itider to SAY Ping and Tanchin to Mrs. Denewark with 2400 and 2000 figures for Dixie Teeamer and Sacramento.
In a notable exchange, Cy Colley secures a new wildlife figure for San Antonio, trading Urerge Darrayy to complete the deal. The move reshapes local rosters and signals strategic shifts in regional wildlife management.
Philed in Colorado, a 1920s note on Cy Cottey of Pueblo Southigam shows a pitcher with talent yet inconsistent form. Manager Jimmy Payton trains his fielding but Cottey’s control and durability hinder advancement to higher-class leagues. a recent minor league move to San Antonio and comparisons to Lette Grave reflect ongoing evaluation and hopes for improvement.
Unclear source text recounts a golf event where White defeats Stars to claim honors. Mentions players such as Dennis Lavender and Gis Moerriand with scattered references to venues and a final match decided over 18 holes. Details are garbled and names partially unreadable.
Kansas City July 17 Emmett Pare of Dayton was eliminated by Bryant Grant Jr. of Atlanta as Barnes and Brown advance in a tennis tournament. Brown defeated Shields to claim the No 2 title contender spot and will face Bruce Barnes of Dallas in the quarterfinals after beating Shintzan Coda of New York. Paris Cup players and other round results noted with Mercur, Grant and Hartis Cashbahrally among others advancing in the chaotic, injury-filled draw.
Chile won at the world championship in Montavideg Uruguay during July 10, defeating Mexico 2040 in a key event. The Chileans led early in the first half and held on as the match progressed. The result highlights Chile's strength in international competition amid a busy meet.
National Broadcasting Company will air a heavyweight style lightweight bout from Yankee Stadium New York tonight in San Antonio time. Graham McNimée will announce the fight with George Michs assisting each round as the bout is transmitted over Wud chat channels.
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