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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1930

Page

12

Norwegians Chanced Hired in Georgia Rusted Boxers

Reports from Chicago dated June 17 indicate an injured left hand diminishes Younes Stribling's camp as second training for their bout approaches Wednesday evening. Odds shifted slightly toward Von Porat with Dre Stribling once favored. A crowd of 21,000 is expected as heavyweight contenders meet in Chicago.

Chicago Uhs Younes Stribling Georgia Olte von Porat von Porat Dre’ Stribling Chicago Windiam

Gossip At Breckenridge Park Course Nears Opening

Shaky OCR reports that the Breckenridge Park golf course renovation will wrap by week’s end if rain holds. Drainage and filling costs run about 5000 dollars with two thirds spent on construction. landscaping adds 2500 worth of grass. The course should be playable about a year from October with spring reopening plans.

Brooks Incereide Park Murray San Antonio Back Yard Sn Tarban Murray Brooks

New Haven Hurlers Return to Senators Team

New Haven Conn June 17 Wintapple pitcher of the New Haven Eastern baseball team and former Providerve calleze piar has been sent to the Washington American league team as announced today by Slynaper fiel Martin.

New Haven Conn Ed Wintapple New Haven Eastern Baseball Teague Providerve Calleze Piar Se Wong Washington American Jeztue Wis Slynaper Fietle Martin

Nothing Funny About Italin and Godfrey Fight Talk

Davis Walsh reports there is likely to be little movement on the planned ten round prizefight between Primo Carrera and George Godfrey next Monday night in Philadelphia. Details suggest gate arrangements, with Godfrey receiving a $100 guarantee and Cargarn taking a percentage of the gate, while talk hints at broader matchups if the bout falters or draws, including a potential fifth round with Coburn Foghat and possible future fights in Chicago or Los Angeles if schedules permit.

Davis J. Walsh Tere Helseeen Prima Carrera George’ Goulfrey Philadelia Attar Tosés Tank Roduce Imany Amy Information Tolay Godfrey George John Dempser Anghor John Los Angelés Chicago Siniers Los Angeles United States Wrighy Field Los Angeley Tocal Bacramento

Headrick to wrestle Jap as promo reshapes card

Headrick will wrestle Jap, a signing announced for Tuesday, with Gus Hendrick of Oklahoma City set for Teuno Higami’s show. The three fall event features the Marvel in a top bout, while Bobby Arena Jr. is sidelined weeks after a recent loss.

Wan Bobby Arena Jierg Marvel Ani Xohat Faia Hammands Schiet

German Ready to Sign for September Bout

Universal Gerclee New York June 17 Arthur Bulow to sign for Rex Schueling remanded work heavy in palm of father. Bulow may relinquish 20 percent earnings. Jacobs entitled to money. Bruch contemplates paying off Bulow. Bruenfold suggests better than even chances. Bruch could concede to secure match profile valued near $200,000. Decision expected within hours as tension grows between Bulow and Schimeling over terms.

Universal Gerclee New York Lune Arthur Bulow Tha Rex Schueling Jock Sharkey Daine Bill Old Ani Tutow Eialieagies Atadison Qqua Erynk Bruch Bulow Schimeling Feria Brues Thein AM Bruenfold Darolis

Max and Jack for Chicago sports bout in doubt

Chicago, June 17. A contested stadium event at Soldier Field faces delays as promoter Mor Schineling and challenger Sharkey clash with officials led by Gen. John Clinnin. Madison Square Garden president William E. Barnes seeks Illinois commission action on a license, aiming for a hopeful undercard.

L—Chisfo Soldier Field Stadium Srt Mor Schineling Back Sharkey John ¥. Clinnin the Winds State Athletic Commission William E Bares Madison Square Garden Corporation Ahellinois Commission Iim Muh

Yesterday's Explanations and Historical Claims Noted

The fragment discusses fig pollination by the blastophaga insect and incorrect origins of tortoise shells. It also mentions a claim by James Bell heirs for Revolutionary War era rations owed by the U S government, with congressional jurisdiction and a request to write Mr Ripley for details.

Washington James Bell Revolutionary Army U. Sovernment Congress Representative Wartley Hearny N. di Richardson

Fishermen Handle Big Golf Galleries Easily

Fishermen dominate Hoylake course as big galleries watch top players in a tense British Open qualifier. Report notes rough conditions, standout drives, and steady pars despite gusty winds. Close scoring spreads reveal a demanding layout, with Hoylake and Wallacey sections drawing crowds.

Amateur pug events light up two nights of ring action

Amateur pug events hit the town with two evenings of scraps. Tuesday at Une Beethoven hall open air arena features 8330 and a smoker by the Business Men's Athletic Club with free seats. Wednesday at San Pedro park hosts Tob Warren's amateur card with top bouts including Floyd Prost vs Izke O Nonnell and Fuentes in the double main event.

Une Beethoven Hall Arenma Tob Rayo Warren San Pedro Park Jock Ebkson B.S A. C Ball Park Punk GB. M.*a. CG Batlle Rosa Floyd Prost Izke O'Nonnell Earl Lowercr

Fight Results Amid Confusing 1920s Boxing Card

A chaotic list of bout outcomes includes Frankie Baumann defeating Frank Patterson in Paterson New Jersey and Kris Kobern beating Carlie Brown in Milwaukee. Other results mention Tony Tomingner knocking out Young Fred Billers in Lauinville and Jory Hiverr losing to Paio Amter in Chicago. The page also references judges and venues with scattered names and numbers, reflecting a dense, era-specific fight results roundup.

New York Ilay Miller Chicago James White Henry Lenard

Night Games Pro and Con in WACO and LA

A report outlines debates over adding night baseball in Waco Texas and Los Angeles California. Proponents argue benefits include public interest and extended attendance while critics cite player adjustments and safety concerns under artificial lighting.

Grims Cubs-Hit Home Run Rally, Rally Scares Chucks

In a tight ninth inning Coby Bro hit a decisive homer as the Cubs beat the Chucks 5-3 to cap a late rally and push toward the pennant race. Rogers, Alexander, and Johnson drove in key runs for Detroit in an 8-1 win.

Aacanelolyd Prune Uhsrlie “Grimm Cubs Coby Chucks Hlein Phillies Ink vMtay Phelps Robins Tiret Dale “Alexander Toy Johnson Tretroit Johnson Toro Howe Ryas Polezaneer Wally Trerger Braves Duigh Iéerh Swith Hugh Wiltua

Berg and Chocolate to Fight at Tol Grounds

August Berg and Kid Chocolate of Cuba will meet August T in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Tol Grounds. The fighters weigh in at 124 2 pounds under contract signed today.

Jack Kidberg Hoglich Kid Chocolate Cuba Tol Grounds

Amateur Weekend Schedule Amid Quirky Circuit Results

Local clubs stage a busy weekend with Bell Telephone Blue hosting specials and Piggly Wiggle teams at Eagle Inn. Games start 4 pm Saturday with Rooster Park hosting a 3 pm Sunday match as league play moves into June. Notable names include Jimmie Miller, Driskill Roberta, Straus Franke, and Moe Lambert among others.

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