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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1930
Page
18
New York July 23 Nearly forty thousand dollars has been spent on alterations to the yacht Whirlwind America's cup defense candidate but the craft is far from finished. The vessel is undergoing changes at a City Island shipyard Veridy. The Whirlwind previously had its mast stepped forward twice in attempts to reduce a weather helm.
New York July 22. J Cheever Cowdin, central figure in two American international polo teams, resigns from the game. Announcement says his earnings possessions will be saved for public auction August 2. Cowdin, long a star in 1922 through 1928, faced team selections and differences with the United States Polo Association, leading to his resignation as honorary treasurer and declining to seek a seat on the international squad.
Atlansta July 22 doctors advised Grant to rest after wearing schedule in Denver and upcoming Colorado state tourney. Grant, winner of national title in Kansas City, planned to return home to Atlanta within ten days. Telegram to uncle Grant in Atlanta noted physician recommendation for rest and a change in immediate plans. Also brief items on Manuel Quintero and Gorilla Jouca from San Francisco and Akron.
St Anthony's college proposes a two-use gymnasium on McCullough Avenue at Summit Place with an estimated cost near 40 thousand dollars. The design by Keefe Engineering shows a 52 by 124 foot exterior, seating for around 300, plus 20 bleachers and space for tennis and other sports, to be built on the campus site currently hosting a small gym.
A garbled box score reports Run batted in by Traynor and Whitney with Klein, Bartell, Sites and others contributing. Kremer of the losing side faced multiple batters as Sweetland kept Philadelphia hitters quiet, while a late rally by Pittsburgh kept the game tight. Umpires listed as Pirmag, Quipsey and Gastwes with various hits and double plays scattered through the box.
The vessel Shamrock, amid a calm sea, averaged eight knots and is positioned about 76 miles southwest of Lund. The ship proceeds toward the Azores region to gather supplies before sailing for the United States.
In Elko a Tuesday session of the NHET bowling club will select twelve to join the Elka tenpin series. President J. sae Manaz Drees will lead talks on issues of importance to the league. Prices for Abeagua next week will be set. Tea and cakes will be served after the meeting. Captains listed include Treuter Bob Gonfad Drincoll Wanter bleubint TS Machiamis Leo SeClenanen Ker bert Genhardt Charlie Smell Hettert Bigie 10 Gritnin Wallin Hing Vie tnum.
A damaged OCR fragment reports Seguin 15, Luzing 0 in a baseball game at Wimbleball Park after dusk. Mentions pitching duel and several players by name with garbled wording, unclear inning details and scattered team names.
Dallas Steers severed ties with Grover Cleveland Alexander after repeated training-rule infractions. Alexander, released yesterday, claimed he would meet Tarleton in Houston but did not appear. Steers officials said he was not notified officially and the episode was closed, with Alexander citing an injury and officials noting his erratic pitching in his last appearance.
In Chicago the White Sox under Charles A. Comiskey undergo a major roster reshuffle. Bush makes numerous changes, trading Shires to Washington for Garland Harxton and catcher Bennett Lyle, while Joby Clancy wed during Shires’ absence. Willie Kaaten moves to third, Gregory Authenry, Norbert Wathergill, Aly Molzler and others shift roles as the team reorganizes for the season.
Disjointed game notes recap multiple teams with late rally actions and key players. Mentions include runners stealing home and a ninth inning surge, with references to Babe Hathaway and Hack Wilson among others. Additional lines reference White Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, and Braves in unclear contexts.
A chaotic summer basketball game in Chicago ends in a fatality. The report lists numerous players and makes shifting references to teams, officials, and reactions, with scattered misspellings and OCR errors. The fragmentary text hints at a tragic outcome amid a hectic lineup and unclear subsequent action.
Fragmented correspondence discusses The Light publication aims and audience, noting writers and editors' roles, the appeal of Helen Wills Moody, and speculation about her return with Charley, reflecting 20th century gender views and media culture. The piece cites readers’ reactions and the idea that female figures influence American minds.
San Antonio's Boosters, defending American Legion junior champions, crushed Three Rivers 30 to 4 in a state tournament tuneup at San Pedro Park. Manager George Macnoo praised Three Rivers for hospitality as Boosters prepare for Brenham Friday and a proposed next home game. Williams to pitch for Brenham.
Ralph W Hammonds and Imprezsatio head a loaded XPQ program for Friday at Exposition Grounds Arena. George Sauer and Clete Kaufman in a main event dispute over Kaufman octopus hold. Semi final features Tor Ropecay and George Poulis at 165 pounds. prelims include Charley Care versus Silent Kattan at 150 and C C Jackson at 184 facing Jock Christie. city wrestling panel has not ruled on Sauer protest or Kaufman hold.
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