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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1930
Page
20
The piece outlines a chaotic wrestling scene with key figures like Alvin Gardner and Joe, plus reference to a split season decision and distant rumors. It notes fans and clubs reacting to the controversy, injuries to wrestlers including J Maranda and Smith, and reports from Carlsbad hospital about the health of participants.
June 25. Final decision on whether the University of Chicago will continue to conduct interscholastic basketball and track meets will not be made until fall, announced Cope A. A. Stagg.
Sam Leslie of the Giants is counted on to provide added punch for the Indians in the second half of the split season. The veteran outfielder is expected to boost offense and deliver key at bats as the team pushes for a stronger push in the coming weeks.
San Antonio opens with a fall baseball series at Houston marred by injuries to Ad Schinkel and Mite Dondero and the setback of Jim Chaplin. Chaplin, Indian ace, faces trade to New York Giants for Pitcher Pileber ay and Lane Tassle as the Indians plan Chaplin’s exit day. Week results show Dallas topics and Wichita Falls close behind in a crowded race with several clubs vying for the second-half lead.
The Ann XY M GA boxing wrestling tournament opens at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with eliminations scheduled. Matches include Wood vs Cavanaugh, McClain vs Nagle, Hroussard vs Orcutt, and others. judges are C. Dohmyon B. Roath with Louly Albert as reserve.
Chicago promoters aim to have the state permit 16 round matches by January with the word’s champion at stake. General John C. Clinning, chairman of the state athletic commission, said he favored 16 round fights and noted the plan for a non title bout heavyweight fight suitability.
Jim Chaplin was set to start for the Los Angeles Texas League club to begin the second half against Houston on Wednesday. He will then depart Thursday for New York to join the Giants, who sent two players and cash for him if he is delivered immediately.
A scrambled, era-tinged note hints at a baseball series between the Chicago Cubs and the Brooklyn Dodgers, set in New York. The garbled text mentions key players and teams, with implied tensions and anticipated strong hitting from Chicago as the series unfolds in a tense contest.
Art Shires, the Senators’ first baseman, hit a thousand batting mark in a Senatorial League game. The luncheon in Washington honored four Texans on the Wrebington team, including Shires, with comments on congressmen and his career. The speech touched on ride of politics, fame, and the contrast between players and lawmakers.
Birmingham Baroles captured third place in the Southern Association yesterday after a upset over Mobile 2 to 0 as Nashville and Volx trailed in a rainy race. Memphis faltered, New Orleans showed improvement, and a high scoring clash between rolling Chick and the Pelate Ovo highlighted the event.
Slattery and Rosenbloom are set for a highly billed bout in Buffalo amid distractions and betting chatter. The match draws attention from New York State athletic officials who fear the bout could impact future title decisions.
A wrestling accident sent Vercher and Matman to hospital with serious neck spine and shoulder injuries. Ventured matchmaker Humncutt arranged future bout changes and medical evaluation to determine next steps.
New York report highlights Kalimazua Michigan twins and their expected fights in the Metropolis scene. The page mentions Nierman Perlick and Jack Ereg with connections to New Rochelle and Jersey City, noting an opening ten rounder and a promoter style card.
A blurred report lists Tony Cantoneri and Tommy Grogan in a Los Angeles clash with Englam and Munchesy figures. The piece notes Frankie Munchesy versus Meyers and Lelin amid a 10 round decision for a Mexican weight title bid, with unclear spellings and venue references.
The Falecrrise won the second of three yacht trials for the Japan of Aptending the America's Cup off there today. The Sankee Ciniahed second, followed by the Vertarior Whitloind Vanitie and Resolute in that order. The Laternrise finished 42 geronds ahead of Ww-Vankes, nail ed by Chatiin Fraviig Addins, serretars of Hieanes.
A rider associated with two winning mounts is suspended after a rash riding incident. The meeting opens next Monday at Arlington Park marking the start of a 30 day season. The rider has been linked with the Washington park stable and its riders.
Fragmented report lists races and venues across multiple cities including San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Boston, New York and Philadelphia. It mentions teams or participants such as Ware, Heaumont, Fort Worth, Wienke, Malle, Istooklyn, Cinrinnally, Priladelyblake, and Clavel with Wednesday events and initial at New Vopte Belrod.
Fragmentary notice describes Zaharas and Romano meeting with Mike Tinnano Sadina and Gennie Zahsene. Geeek named as main creators for Qig Gist wrestling show slated to be the best ad work in Touston next Tuesday. Wier the promotion involves Wayne Stunn nce associates.
Reported boxing news states that Chicago will witness another Strib fight as Young Berihbing trains under manager In Stelbling. The pair were en route to their home in Maron after a stop in Innia, awaiting departure for the next bout.
In Chicago on June 25, a dispute between Kenesaw Mountain Landis and the minor leagues sparked talk of an independent organization. Milwaukee outfielder Fred Bennett and Brewers co owner Florence Kilian were involved in arbitration and court actions sought to restrain Commissioner Landis from certain releases. The American Association and other leagues debate control as Landis faces unprecedented court challenges to his authority after a decade as commissioner.
Dudley fired a 66 to lead the Shawene Open at Shawnez on Delaware. Ed Uuedley, Johnny Farrell, and others posted scores as golfers battled the course in a windy, mixed field.
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