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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1930
Page
9
The report details a midseason Texas League game with Ena Antonia and Tecement amid tense play as leaders contend for the pennant. Key performances include pitching by Gray Aukina and rallying by Peery and Sullivan, with Urban and Moore contributing decisive hits and defensive plays. The narrative notes near-tying surges, late-inning pressure, and shifting standings as teams jockey for position.
Taent M. Mc Donald Jones, once a polo celebrated figure around Vere, now serves in the U. S. Army four. He is pictured with Captain Wilkinson, Captain Rades, and Lieutenant Klefor as they won the national 20-goal title at Rumser, New Jersey.
Sed Antonio Toosters face Galveston in a quarterfinal style match up with a semi final berth at stake. Harold Winters coordinates for Sed Antonio while Hewilton Hag assists Galveston. Galveston has won the district three title, beating Groesbeck in the regional final and defeating Three Rivers while losing a forfeit from Denham. other remaining contenders include Waxahachie Waco Wellington and Miltington in the state race. The winner advances toward the junior world series culminating in a national program.
A jagged account describes football injuries and team concerns as a passerby notes a severe arm injury, potential amputation, and medical updates. It mentions players Mynier and Frost, coaches, and impending fall play with various prospects and line changes.
Chicago's Ladies Have Cub President on Ropes reports William Veeck, Cubs president, threatening to bar any fan not holding tickets from Wrigley Field on Fridays. Attempts to control crowds failed as thousands sought entry. A plan to advertise limiting admissions sparked wide response. Veeck arranged ticket distribution by Friday requests. The image shows a chaotic scene with fans and police at the gates as Veeck studies timetables for possible alternatives.
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Kansas City plans nocturnal golf at the city course with potential trial of a nine hole night format. A test hole may prove successful and allow play by next week as a limited evening program is considered. The report also notes Minnesota title competition and related regional athletic events at Hainenyotia and Kegon Parkers.
Unclear OCR text lists Texas players in polo tryouts and international series. Mentions names like Toray Titchcork, Maely ald Adats, Brie Dailey, Miles, Winston Gueet, Sones, and William. references Houston, California, and New York venues with injuries and postings at numbers 1 to 4. Details are fragmentary and cannot be fully verified.
Saratoga Spring opens its picturesque meeting with the Saratoga Handicap drawing attention from nine syndicates and promising strong entries. Favorite Wheatley stable’s Thenbein heads a diverse field including Damestone, Prince Apollo, Never Fore, Masked Lady, and Canitelackery in the mile route and five and a half furlongs events for the opening program.
A 17 year old jockey suffered deafness after a race accident in Claironte. Bertsehy won riding. The incident occurred in the afternoon as the referee and others responded. The rider’s mother witnessed the crash and the aftermath.
In a tense matchup the Spuds built a lead over the Waco Cubs, while the Cubs pulled ahead 4 to 3 at York Wart. Beeker the rookie earned his twenty fourth win in 24 starts, as the Cubs capitalized on late innings to seal a tight victory amid a hostile Houston crowd.
On the night of August 9 at the Olmosagin municipal driving course the first night driving competition will be held across three flights for women amateurs and professionals. Prizes include a Burke company golf set for the Indies divisions. Judges will ensure accuracy over 100 yards. Fees for contestants numbered 17 will be announced later by Manager Ty Cobb.
A veteran pitcher, recently released by a league, is traveling north to negotiate a $200 advance and a favorable contract to grow his beard while joining Toledo markers. The deal, described as a nice contract, was reported as part of a looming agreement with Toledo that could influence his future playing status and earnings.
In Chicago on July 30 Primo Carnera and Laon Chevalier were slated for a August 14 bout at Comiskey Park as the boxing commission and athletic body moved to lift Carnera's suspension from their prior clash. The National Boxing Association had recently acted, and Promoter Sliquaai lay plans for a second Carnera Chevalier match while the circuit weighs the change. Meanwhile Primo Carnera’s successor, Italian heavyweight Tinlge Reargevelgh, defeated George Cook of Austin in Taylor Bowl, stopping him in the second round after Cook claimed the Australian had the title.
The Public Serve will meet the San Lik Potosi Cuban AllStars in a two game set at Yat Uoele stadium this weekend. The Utilities, after sweeping Traman district rivals, aim to extend their edge over the Cubans who invaded Ban Antoul three years ago. Saturday game starts at 4 PM and Sunday at 8 PM with a practice game against Union Goc Trimmer Thursday at 10 AM at Ling San Pedro Park.
The report highlights a Yankees-Lit double by Van Geivig and a thirty first homer of the season, with seven runs by Anning Athletics Haul and Cloyd Waner. Pirates gain runs as George Slater drives in a run in the tenth, Eppa Rinses, and Redax shifts to a new dawn for Cubs. Eddie Morgan drives in five and collects several doubles and singles for the Indians.
In Tumbos New Jersey the Ol Oake team led by a four goal handicap defeated the United States Army Acme four champions 19 in the first round of the Herbert Memorial Trophy tournament. Michael Phipps scored four goals for the winners while Captain C Wilkingan Lieut MacDonald Fane and Captain W Roles shared nine Army tallies.
Joney Walker, Hewnight world champion, fights Willie Oster in Newark tonight. The bout is billed as a comeback after a休 vacation with rain delays affecting the schedule.
Box scores from Texas League game night two show Waco and Fort Worth competing with players like Wee Tye, Siurenmen, Molex, FarI, Worktt, and Chyener contributing. Umpires Colter officiated as teams posted batting and pitching lines amid a busy score report with numerous abbreviated names and numbers.
Frederickburg hosts Gillespie County fair from August 22 to 24 with purses totaling 1500 offered by the association. Racing officials expect stables to enter robust fields across the track with races including open heats for various ages and a mile event. The South Texas Fair circuit provides the platform for local horsemen to compete while Kentucky style racing elements are incorporated. A three day program features races ranging from $125 to $150 purses, with the final day offering a five-eighths mile event and mile races culminating in a $150 purse plus a three-sixteenths mile event and a one mile heat. Winners earn purses up to $3150 across the card.
Chicago notes say the Cubs finally gained relief after a long campaigning stretch. The team completed a tense meeting with Cincinnati and moved toward improved form as protests and amateur golf chatter buzzed in Chicago headlines.
The Firestone polo team of Cleveland defeated Fort Sheridan army team of Chicago 4 to 2 to claim the Mid-Western championship. The victory earns the Firestones the right to represent the Mil-Wheat in the national inter-circuit canal in the East next month.
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