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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
11
New York reports an early $450,000 cash sale for the anticipated heavyweight battle at the Yankee Stadium on June 19. Thousands of applications pour in with pricing at $26.26 and $813.65 for various seats, as other seat prices descend to lower brackets.
In Barnstaple England on June 6 a large pool winners’ dream was challenged as the official list failed to disclose a key ticket. Five railway men and others claimed a share of the prize after dubious publication. Bank officials deny nullifying the alleged win and supporters insist the fortune is real despite official confusion.
A Brooklyn family dispute over a Quebec Derby pool ticket worth $149,202 escalated into a threatened major quarrel but cooled to a settlement as Doughertys agreed $140,202 would suffice. Edward and Daniel Dougherty, brokers in Lower Broadway, shared ownership with their father, a hotel doorman, amid tense discussions on who would claim the winnings.
New York brokers clerk B P Dougherty won one of two 145000 first prizes on Mlentelm the Derby winner. Wilfred LeBlanc of Bull Quebec claimed the other. Other prize winners include Merwe A Mafotder Reading Pa and T C Smith Guthrie Okla among second prize winners. Third prize of 48000 went to J Zaloudek Omaha Neb and Robert T Lynn 69 Portland Ore.
Deputy U S marshal George A Botsford returned from Alderson West Virginia where he accompanied Paz Verez to the federal narcotic prison. The note mentions sentencing and a final work detail for the few seats. Triplets
Gruirge Von Elm of Detroit reached the final round in Labo ulae France by defeating Andre Gobert former French title holder. He rallied from three down at the fourth to win on the nineteenth hole after halving the eighteenth. Von Elm also eliminated Raleigh Allen of Asbride NG in the quarterfinals.
In a wide open Belmont Stakes field James Butler's Filke is a dark horse candidate with Whichone and Gallant Fox strong rivals. Questionnaire is also expected to challenge as a leading contender in the 1 1/2 mile race for 00,000. Only six or fewer 3 year olds may start, marking a historically small field in Belmont history.
Six enlisted men will perform parachute jumps as the feature of the Twelfth Observation Squadron celebration at Doddfield Friday. The drop from six planes will be staged by officers on duty at 2 p.m. A barbecue and an athletic meet will follow in observance of the unit's birthday.
The Fiesta association will gather at the Gunter hotel on June 10 for the annual officer election. Harry Marty, the president, announced the meeting on Thursday. Final financial and business reports will be presented at the session.
The article discusses common brassie swing faults causing low distance and erratic contact. It explains keeping the clubhead moving toward a point 12 to 16 inches in front of the ball while keeping the right heel steady. It emphasizes maintaining a controlled through swing to improve contact and distance.
Waco of the Texas League signed Jodie Tate today, a former third baseman at Dallas and San Antonio in this league and Bridgeport in the Eastern League, after his release by Bridgeport.
June 5 London reports a tentative plan by domestic workers including servants cooks and idlers to form a national organization following a final meeting of the women’s conference. The report notes aims to unite workers and improve conditions through collective action and advocacy.
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