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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1930

Page

17

City Wrestling Rules Adopted by San Antonio Commission

A new San Antonio athletic commission appointed by Mayor A A Chambers issued rules for professional wrestling at Exposition Park. Promoter Hammonds endorsed the plan, with penalties and suspensions for violations. The rules ban biting eye gouging kneeing piling and other dangerous moves while allowing throws over ropes if the wrestler can lift his opponent. The commission will enforce standards with close ring supervision and a fine or suspension for noncompliance.

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Forfeiture and Rules Highlight Wrestling Meet

At a commission meeting the issue of forfeiture of a wrestler purse and charity distribution sparked debate. New rules will debut at Hammonds Friday night at Exposition park amid crowd unrest and pillow throwing. Gus Somenberg arrives for a Friday headline bout with Dan Koloff. exhibition match adds to the card.

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Mrs Nelson winner on Olympic course

A scrambled report notes May A. F. Neleog won a golf tournament at the Olympia miniature course on a Wednesday night. Handicaps and scoring are unclear with 110 or BA-like figures. Albert Schuts reportedly won another event, while Bred Bielr is mentioned in relation to a hogs’ auction.

Nelson A. F. Neleog Olympia Albert Schuts

Left and right hand hammer mystery explained

The text humorously explains that hammer handedness depends on handle orientation and claw attachment. It oddly misnames Georgetown as a non US city and misreferences distinct places, inviting readers to send self addressed envelopes for more on Believe It or Not cartoons.

New L A Rules For Wrestling

Updated wrestling rules govern ring conduct in Los Angeles. Referee authority is absolute, penalties for rule violations include disqualification, and conduct such as oiling, strikes to the stomach, or grabbing opponents while in pain is prohibited. The official can eject fighters, penalize for noncompliance, and bar any outside interference from the ropes area.

Carnera and Wright Set in Omaha Ten Round Title Bout

A ten round heavyweight bout between Primo Carnera and Tearent Wright is planned in Omaha after a delayed move from Louisville. Carnera weighs about 203 pounds, a slight edge over Wright, and this is billed as Prime’s final U S. appearance on the current European tour.

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Manchus Face Slugging Loss In Houston League Final

In a fast sail Houston league final, the Sinth Infantry suffered a 14-1 defeat to the Brooks Field Fliers. Three Manchu pitchers were battered as the Fliers exploded for ten runs in the heat of the third inning. McKenney pitched a full route for the Innners, authoring eight hits allowed and a triple by Price highlighted his line.

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Leading boat belacalen in San Pedro yacht race

Fragmented report from the San Pedro yacht race notes a handicap tilt near Duty Head, with the leading boat finishing about 40 miles from the finish line. The Fin hunters, skippered by Organ Adams, were credited with a strong early lead before a loss of pace.

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Horton Smith Favorite at New York Open Championship

Horton Smith is favored to win the New York Open Championship today while challengers including Le Diegel Gene Nan Johnny Warrell and Willie MacFarlane contest for the prize. Frirwas’s greens and the course conditions at Old Sol are noted as factors in the possible outcome.

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Local sports notes and course preview at Fairview Park

A fragmented sports page mentions prominent players and teams, including Yankees, Indians, and other named figures. It notes a course at Fairview that is short for a championship, estimating a total around 281 to 283 yards to win the brown. Geno Barazen from Minneapolis plans a return, while Johnny Firrell and Vurtiosa are highlighted for their course skills.

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Hornsby in Uniform Again for Cubs at Philadelphia

Wrigley Field reports Hank Hornsby returning to form after an injury as he works to rejoin the Chicago Cubs in July at Philadelphia. Officials say he remains puzzled by lingering ailments, with plans for his return advancing. Independent sources note roster movements and league activity surrounding the Three-PeV League standings.

Shmicago Roge Abhitting

Waxfree Iayoline Lubricant Claims Finest Heat-Resisting Oil

The advertisement markets Waxfree Iayoline as a uniformly rich and oily 100% distilled lubricant from paraffin-base crude. It promises superior cushion for hot engine surfaces, defying frictional wear and adding thousands of extra miles to a motor’s life after other oils fail.

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