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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1930
Page
10
Davis Walsh analyzes the bout and the disputed decision as England refuses to accept the winner. Magnolias error and refereeing influence frame the controversy while pundits debate who truly deserved the victory and future implications for the British boxing scene.
Air Corps Training center opened the seventh annual mid inter polo tournament by beating Frederickeburz 16 11 on Kelly field. Schedule shows San Antonio vs Rainbows at San Angelo Brackenridge garden field and Abilene vs Austin at Brackenridge park. Capt Jack Hettinger to chair schedules in Maj. Jouen absence.
Okelando Florida March 4 Cincinnati Mode manager Dan Howzes plans to send three pitchers to Florida to recruit reinforcements after several days of drills. Hurley urges stronger athletes as the Reds seek help to bolster spring training and bolster the roster before opening games.
Postwar dispatch from Washington notes discussions on wartime measures and political moves. Officials address grain and fuel allocations while lawmakers debate funding and policy timing amid ongoing wartime considerations.
Yesterday's Explanations discusses the Goodyear Zeppelin hangar at Akron with a 45,000,000 cubic foot space and its potential to hold clouds and water pools when temperature shifts occur. The piece touches on weather effects, Akron contest results, and a peculiar marine fish in the Sargasso Sea that walks among gulf weed. Readers are invited to write Mr Ripley with inquiries.
The article references Lester Veltman and his role in Aggies team plans. It mentions Fort Worth and several names, including Landolt and Veltman, in a period newspaper tone. Details are fragmented but point to athletic preparation and potential lineup decisions.
Weather reports from PATRHSUURG Florida detail Babe Ruth era debut issues in March 1930. Marie Muth narrates a chaotic scene at a Yankers camp with practice drills described as rough. Officials caution injury risk while players attempt early exhibition swings and fielding drills.
A garbled yardlong OCR fragment traces a baseball scene with players named Smead Folley Ales Metaler Kamm Shires Jolly Meter and others. It hints at lineup shifts and infield/outfield status with mentions of Van Dallo League Park and improvised actions but offers few coherent facts or dates.
A Louisiana team clinched the S L A A basketball crown in a hard fought title game. South Western State led early with strong offense, but the decisive effort came from a late surge by the Louisiana quintet to secure the championship.
In Chicago on Saturday night Jimmy McLerain the Dublin Dynamiter defeated Lightweight Champion Sammy Mandell, earning 1641.40 as his share of a bout that drew a total gross gate of 70 080 dollars. Mandell also received the same amount for his catching duties.
Western league clubs plan a April start for the season with play beginning on April 19 or 22 and ending September 14. Dale Geer, league president, said owners will not meet to adopt a schedule and will cast votes by mail after receiving the schedule copy. Indications point to Al Joseph taking the franchise, though no official report has been issued.
Fort Myers Florida March 4 The status of outfielder Al Simmons remains uncertain as Philadelphia Athletics manager Mack refused to confirm a contract holdout or delayed signing. Rumors say Simmons is dealing with an old pre-existing ankle ailment and may rejoin before week’s end.
Fragmented text notes Manush squabbling over pay in West Palm Beach Florida and a Kernod contingent preparing for spring training. Veterans and a veteran on hand are mentioned, with unclear dates and roles, and a reference to Veinie Manual who wintered in the area.
Titler, a baseball figure in the area, is under arrest on charges related to a hit and run after his car allegedly struck another vehicle. Police pursued the car for miles before Titler was captured. Details include the incident occurring near a local interection and a fixed bail set at a specified amount.
Elias Funk Center in Tampa reports Pouk, a new outfielder from Hollywood, drew attention on the second day of full tent practice with Detroit. Manager Bucky Harris ponders how the recruit will fit into the lineup as spring drills continue.
B F Thompson led the Liberty Rifle Meet with a 90 overall score and 47 at yards plus 44 at 2 yards, despite a brisk wind. Other top scores included R Kemat 94, Zimmerman 90, Dean 100, Chambliss 48, and A R Trinity 85.
The Byes teams idle in the Nurans league have been postponed during the Tight Area tournament. Two lines indicate March 11 for a rescheduled pair and March 18 for another set to end the season.
New York reports a Miami boxing extravaganza drawing crowds at Madison Square Garden. Frank Bruen, Garden manager, says plans extend over four years with renewed shows and a contract to bring top talent from Miami Incorporated into the arena annually.
Ioh Hammonds announced the rematch between bantamweight rivals Georges Poulis and Eddie Wirth for next Friday night at Fort Bam Houston auditorium. No strict rules will govern the three fall bout. Hammonds aims to draw Bobby Myers as a local favorite and notes Myers wrestles in college as a heavyweight champion.
Brooklyn manager Wilbert Robinson split the Dodgers into two teams for practice, assigning Mickey Finn and Gordon Slade to the irregulars while Glenn Wright and Jake Flowers vie for shortstop and second base.
York March 5 Tony Canzoneri world lightweight champion filed an purse for a ten round showdown with Bolly Rite of Brownsville. In the same card Canzoneri will box Bruno Layza Chile light weight next month in Madison Square Garden.
Roy Corgan, veteran player and manager, signed today with the Muskogee Chiefs of the league in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The move marks a year of open play as he joins the team from Corgan’s prior engagements in Missouri.
A male focused athletic carnival is set for Thursday night at Texan Christian University starting at 7:15. The readout describes a beauty content event tied to the sports showcase.
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