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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

21

Sharkey Draws Fifteen Round Decision

A boxing bout ends in a fifteen round decision with Sharkey advancing. No other details available in the fragment.

Dallas club signs famed old gentlemen on the diamond

The piece laments Dallas baseball moves and lists players and rosters while hinting at a broader decline. It notes Lee Read and Grover Alexander among others, questions team depth, and recalls past Fort Worth and Texas League connections amid shifting rosters and crowd interest.

Dallas Lee Readowe Piteborgs Gouheen Escociation Bedmas Texas League Grover Alexander Grover Tera Wallexy Alex

Lawly Rarely Makes Grade in Waco Golf Meet

In Waco on June 12 the professional golf association championship qualifiers debated at Sprink Lake club. Francie Schelder led with 72 in a lively round as amateurs and pros entered the final stages. Tom Lally of San Antonio posted a strong score, with Flo tied for fourth at 81, advancing to Saturday’s finale.

WACO Matehen Tern Professional Golf Association Sprink Lake Francie Schelder Hrook Allen Golf Club Tom Lally San Antonio Flo Thal Glace

Ex Champion of Kansas Gets Post

Fred Salmon of Wichita Kansas was appointed today to fill the post at the Hillcrest Country Club as instructor following the death in a recent automobile accident of Kuppers, the longtime Hillcrest pro. Salmon, a former Kansas amateur champion, begins duties Thursday.

Fred Salmon Wichite Kansas Bructor One Kuppers Hillcrest Country Club Joe Straus Hillcrest Club Tibat Salmon Kuppers Hillcrest Coure Bujila Salmon Charation of

Myler Whifes 15 In Victory At Fort Sam Houston

Zip Myler pitched for the Sev en Field Artillery brigade striking out 16 batters and allowing five hits as Second Medical fell to artillery forces in a drizzle at Fort Sam Houston Teague Wednesday. Woods limited opponents to ten hits and scored in the third, while Myler drove in key runs with a fifth inning rally aided by Letts Mich ack Maranick and Lacy. Huvers belted a late home run for the winners as Baricako and Grithin contributed defensively and Lacy turned a double play.

Zip" Myler Field Artillery Whiffer Scariegg Fort Sam — Houston Teague Woods Elonge Kab Barieka Baraoaeo Blediega Kunlenes A. Smith Xylan Muazes Caterone Medtean Amichaela Lacy Koxeras Lacy Masalstelty Myler T. Mosicas Abs Atolen

Tigers Beat Yankees as Big Inning Carries Game

Tigers rally with multiple hits and timely runs to defeat the Yankees. Chaney and Host provide key offense. Cubs top Phillies 6-2 behind eight scattered hits in a steady win. Robins edge Meds 2-1 on ninth inning run by Hubbell and Braxton contributes. Senator benefit from relief pitching to pull away from White Sox in a close frame.

Adta Iga Jonathan Tigers Yankees Chaney Host Cubs Phila AY Lopez Robins Aingle Robinn Meds Earl Hubbell Grant Pio Yates Jorland Braxton

Charley Root Keeps His Promises With Little Joe Hootbag

Chicago report notes pitcher Charley Root, returning from finger injury, delivering strong performances for the National League, with three straight wins including two shutouts. He has pitched 20 consecutive scoreless innings and allowed only two runs in 27 innings.

Chicago Charlie Troot Laat

This Is Sharkey's Night Sure Says Bill Corum

Bill Corum predicts Sharkey will win tonight at Santee Stadium in what promises to be a dramatic pugilistic showdown. Sharkey, born in Hinghunton N Y, is described as mercurial yet game, ready to take and give punishment as he seeks a title-clinching performance against Schmeling.

Sharkey Bill Corum Bill EB Sport York Mar Schmeling Thutale Agalo Ue Santee Stadium Roan Mike Dempses Nedtor Ke Bell Amd Jerrings a_shampion Jack Sharkey Hinghunton N.Y

Learn to Swim Free at Y M C A Campaign

The San Antonio Light reports free swimming lessons for men aged 16 to 110 through the YMCA. E G Negullah directs the program with free pool use and instruction. Enrollment requires submitting a form to Br. McCulloch at 301 Machin a treet.

Starling Vns Handsome Young Men's Christian Association Eunue San Antoni Light M.C. A E.G. NeGullah Bin Br. MccCulloch

Broth ers Lead In Swim Class Entries At Y

Louie Habe 1 year old and two brothers Henry L 17 and Robert 13 file initial entries for City Y annual free swimming classes starting Monday July 16 at the Indoor pool. Charles Teel 10 is the youngest entrant. EK C. McCulloch urges signups via coupon to plan six nightly sessions at 7 p m.

Louie Habe Sot Migshy Avenue S.r C. A Louin Henry L Robert Charles Teel West Theo Avenue Thake C. McCulloch Thei. M Martin Street McCullh Tup

Schmeling Favored But Sharkey Bout Hinted To Go Either Way

Berlin reports from June 1 note German experts split on Ales Schmeling versus Jack Sharkey. Some predict a knockout win for Sharkey in the sixth, others foresee Schmeling’s chance if nerves hold. The Morgen Post questions predictions while the Communist press comments on capitalist bias and future boxing developments in Germany.

Berlin Ales Schmeling Jack Sharkey Sperta Alretumm Morgen Post Behmeling

Hickey Sees Night Games Growing Across Leagues

Chicago June 12 Thomas J Hickey president of the American association foresees overnight baseball becoming common in major and minor leagues He calls night games a saver for the game in many cities and notes strong interest after the Indianapolis debut and subsequent runs for potential records and wider adoption.

Chicago Thomas J. Hickey American Aesociation Tajor Tamor Blickop Thedianapolis

Iowa Athletic Board Names Three New Members

Iowa City June 1 three new members were appointed to the university athletic board controlling all sports. Prof Benning Larsen English Dean Chester A Phillips college of conviperen and Prof Rolling Perkins law join the board, succeeding Prof Lois Pelzer H G Horack and secretary W Baroun. Walter A Jessup said the moves are not tied to past Iowa West conference disputes.

Iowa Athletic Board Owa City Iowa University of Lomm Benning Larsen Chester A Phillips College of Conviperen Rolling Perkins Law College Apps Inteen Lois Pelzer G. Horack W. Barou Walter A. Jessup

Ump Owens Escapes With Sprained Knee

Navin Field yesterday saw American League umpire Glarente Owens struck by a batted ball during the Detroit New York game. He suffered a slight sprain in the knee and was carried from the field after a hard drive from Harry Rice’s bat in the seventh inning.

Ump Owens Glarente Brick Detroit-New York Navin Field

Dury Breaks 50 At Skeet Club Shoot

John L. Durs broke 50 straight targets to lead the Skeet club shoot. Otder scores and other participants are listed with various scores including 40x50 and 42x50. the report notes multiple shooters and scores across the event.

Dury John L. Durs Oloos Woo F. Sv. "Hinehold TN. Blordaly Shatne

Itching Toes Stop At Once With Podene Powder

An advertisement touts Podene powder as the pure cure for itching toes. It claims quick relief from itching, odor, and inflammation by killing germs, with a guarantee by Sum mmerd Wagner and others. The notice notes the ad appears in the Sunday Light Classified Section and invites calls.

Oder Zion Wagner

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