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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1930

Page

17

Robber Steals 6500 From Jack Kearns in Chicago

In Chicago on March 18 a robber looted Jack Kearns at a loop hotel. The thief took 38500 in cash and a large wardrobe valued at 1050, including ten suits, six robes, and a coronalite pajama set, plus items totaling 500 in value. The incident centers on the former manager tied to Jack Dempsey.

Chicago Jack Keacaw Mickey Walker Jhamny Mahoney Tast Jack Dempsey Wimeel Kearns

Wiggins Beats Carnera In Indoor Ring Battle

Wiggins, Indiana batter of folicemen, floored Primo Carnera in the second round on March 16 in St. Louis before a crowd over 22 000. Carnera unleashed rights and lefts, but Wiggins withstood the blows and toppled the Italian later in the frame. Jean Gee hailed the Hoosier victory and eyed new opponents for the next show.

Louis Wiggins Indianapolis Folicemen Primo Carnera Thy Man Mountain Venice Jost Mlaht Wilkins Banda Premavr Miqua Mulloy Wiegins Brorey Carneza

Miss Madison Sets Four Records at Championship Meet

Helene Maul, an 11-year-old from Seattle, Washington, wins four world records at the Roman pools as she cuts a tenth of a second off the 100 freestyle time. Misa Ethel Lackie of Chicago set the first mark in Philadelphia in March. The five day meet concludes with the Women's Swimming Association of New York winning 43 1 2 points.

Eas Helene Maulsob Seattle Wash Mer Mall Zach Misa Ethel Lackie Chicago Philadelphia Women's Swimming Association of New York

Major League Spring Training News From San Antonio

Report from League Park details a postponed charity game between the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox rescheduled for Wednesday March 20. Jolley joins the Chicago camp amid interest in a late spring exhibition, while World War II era social notes and manager moves color the spring scene in San Antonio.

Finn League Park New York San Antonio Indians Sox van Dale, Stadium Wne J. Smead Jolley San Francisco Jolley Mra. Jolley California Weltman New York Giant Remp Hane Ibert Bridgeport Giant Farm Artman San Antonio Lobertate Lea Shires Arthur Tea Harry Grabiner Arthur Italy Texas Life Art Harry Omer Hammond Baseball New St. Anthony

Buttons Practicing In Spite Of Rain

The Bt Marys Button belt on short Etadlos Pontes afternoon de unite the rain. Receptly they defeated Irendale 12 to 1 in A practice. Coach Earl Englieh stated that he hoped to securs i a game with Main Avenue itr Wednesday afternoon. The Buttons meet Peacock Friday after noon.

Bt. Mary

Rochester Tops In Final Pro Basketball Standings

Rochester, New York March 18. Champions of the second half campaign in the American Pro Basketball league finish the season with a strong win margin over the Cleveland Nogenhlums, securing the title in a high note.

Rochester New York Ereland Nogenhlums Bate Itle- Hialdere

Crack Y Team Aims for State Title Next Season

Coach Harry Hamilton of Mt. C. A. Trianglen vows to regroup his squad after finishing runner up in the Targa Amatone Athletic Federation basketball tourney. The Trianglen fell to the Seheppa Aces of Wire Worth 23 to 3 in a hard fought final as Hamilton hints at possible departure from coaching and officiating after next season.

Harry Hamilton Mt. C. A. Trianglen Targa Amatone Athletic Federation Triaetes Seheppa Aces Wire Worth Hym

Max Schmeling Triumphs On Berlin Screen Debut

Max Schmeling, Germany’s heavyweight champion, stars in a talkie film Love in the Stiug opening in two Berlin theaters. Crowds gather as the boxing hero plays a Casanova like fighter who conquers rivals and proclaims plans to tour Germany and then America for more bouts.

Walygrant Krevicey Max Schmeling Germany Hope Berlin Steretn Manin Che Viblan Rhine Mvil Europe America Casanova Maxie Frum Pridas

Nurses League Sees Final Games End Season

The Nurses League wraps its last games as Lent Barney Merden leads the Nurses in a final season finish. Both top contenders, including Baylor, stage late showings as doctors and staff cheer. The season closes with the champions and near champions exiting strong.

Nurses League Barney Merden Nurses Tloven Ify Dee Sitehnanual Morlieal Suraigal Baylor

Rainy day reshapes Florida game and Florida likeliest

Weather delays force postponement and rescheduling as managers adjust plans. Walter Stewart and Manager Killefer prepare trainees for a rain affected game with the Brooklyn Dodgers, while an exhibition cone event and a wind down practice days ahead mix with rain disruption.

Florida UPI Walter Stewart Killefer Prain Brooklyn Dadgard Sesterlay

Relay team sets world record in 400 yard swim event

The women’s swimming association relay squad set a new world mark of 4 18 25 seconds in the 400 yard relay, beating the former record by 4 25 seconds. Team members include Adelaide Tambert Gertrude Bilerit Aileen Riggin and Helen Wakeright, with New York’s Adelaide Lambert Eleanor Holat Catherine Ames Lizs Lintatrom. Second went to the oil Women’s Adiatic club of Chicago and the Venetian Pools of Coral Gables placed third. Agney Geraguy of New York won the 100 yard breaststroke in 1 12 5, Etta Wood of Garg Indiana was runner-up, and Angela Coleman of the Los Angeles Athletic Club defended the high bond living championship.

Nssociation Adelaide Tambert Gertrude Bilerit Aileen Riggin Helen Wakeright New York Adelaide Lambert Eleanor Holat Catherine Ames Lizs Lintatrom Feent Oil Adiaetic Club Chicago Venetian Pools Coral Gables Agney Geraguy Etta Wood Garg Ind Enigia Coleman Los Angeles Calif Athletic Club

Brackenridge Interclub Baseball Schedule Released

The Brackenridge High School interclub baseball schedule for the upcoming season lists teams Los Hidalgos Reagan It. Uy JBB Science Club and the Gutenbergs. Dates run from March 24 to April 14 with matchups including Los Hidalgos vs Ben Galis and Reagans vs HB. B. The sponsor is A Fr Lehrberg.

Beackenridge Seiener Club Teutenbergs Las Vidalgos de 2B S—Rengana Gutenberge Aie K.yd Helence Club Ishveit Los Hidalgos Ve. Science Club Reagans Ve. HB L. DD Gulenberss B.D Berga

Cuyler to Lead Off in Chicago Lineup

AVATON Catalina 8land Dat March 18 G Manazer doe Metlarthy has juse about decide to re Hazen Kiki Cuyler Cuyler, fleet Chicago Cubs outfielder, appears set to lead off. Merthy anticipates comebacks for Sheriff Kred Blake, one of the league’s best hitters, after a disappointing previous season.

Cuyler Chicago Avaton Catalina Dat Manazer Doe Metlarthy Hazen Kiki Bia Fleet Cikhe Chicago Cubs Merthy Kred Blake Ieague's Niteers

Seguin Boy to Play in Cotton States

Seguin lad McKeogh son of Rey and Mrs McKeogh, currently in Shreverart, is learning in the bare hall ratio of the Cotton States league.

Cotton Tharies McKeogh Rey Mra. M. ‘ McKeogh Shreverart

Wrestling cards and boxing talk from a bustling sports page

A flood of names and rumors saturates the column. Ban Joheann, former president of the American league, eyes Athletica for a repeat while Jon Porrili and Nelson clash on Friday’s wrestling card with a photo gallery. Champ Clark, 17, looms as a budding talent who could gain 40 pounds. speculation swirls around coaches like Roy Morrican at St. Louis University. Notes touch San Antonio weather, player contracts, and a Wichita catcher’s release, ending with a jab at Babe Ruth and a tease about Timmy Lane.

Ban Joheann American League Picka the Athletica Jon Porrili Joe Nelson Champ Clark le ‘Talbot Chie Dallas Rny Morrican S. Bi Chuck Wiggins Primo Carneta Chuck Gus Ieaguers Gremlin San Antonio Tye Mi Pate California Avizenat Jimme Tong Wichita Tinhe Hermanols Bax Timmy Lane Anios

Lapan Arrives in Camp of Indians

Laban arrives at the San Antonio Indians camp amid uncertain plans for the season. Names like Mike Dondero Edwards and Lloyd lippen appear, with veterans and new recruits shifting roles as Stay Auer from the Giants and other players join workouts. Manager George Borug leads a troubled squad as practice proceeds in challenging conditions.

Mike Dondero Monk” Edwards San Antonio Indians Lloydlippen Pier Uerman Sparks Wichita Bete Lavan Wichla Falla Frank Neserq Pete Stack Iaiga Lagan California Stay Auer New York Giants San Antonio Bridgeport Ata George Borug Mort Saux Lousion Vig Post Tribe Altduiing Ag Colliwye Ratt Ballew Darrow Meyers Tstell Bob Couchman

Griffiths firm stance keeps holdouts from the Senators

Washington report notes manager Clark Griffith remains unyielding over pay. May Spencer and Goose Goslin are not being asked to deliver, with talk of a $10,000 straight salary offer as the season looms and Spencer reportedly out of favor with the Senators.

Washington, D.C Murch Clark Griffith Spencer

Yankees Pitchers Getting More Work Exposition Game

Manager Fob Shawkex of the Yankees said the pitchers have earned more trust after an exhibition game. Rhodes, Cromes, and Rhodes completed the contest as the Yankees defeated the Cor cinmela 44 to 0 in a one sided workout.

Yankees Petersbumg Fob Shawkex Bhat Toy Rherid Cromes Dh Rhodes Corcinmela Teds

Reds Get In Shape For Athletics Game

Reds resume home training after a confusing series of exhibition games. A wrist practice was planned ahead of a four game series with the Wash champion Athletics, while the Yankees beat the Stewley at St Watersboro.

REDS Fis Iewash Tomurtut Yankees St. Watersboro Koeniga Sukeforth Ted Catcher Rhinelander

Life sweet at last to Silas H Strawn milestone

Silas I Stenna of Chicago Mugger finally attains a section after a long struggle. He praises the Gulf Mile Country Club and its first hole. The stroke shows on the card, drawn as a straight line from north to south.

Silas H, Strawn Ochan Springs Mags Silas I Stenna Chicago Gulf Mile Country Club Enursa Nurih Ail South

Saepella Defeats Hansen in Eight-Round Australian Bout

Seattle reporter notes Cleveland’s Keyl Saepella defeated Uberlip Hansen at Heatile by eight-round Australian rules. Saepelis led the first five rounds, while Taneen held the Incl three. Martel 18,-1 Tr.

Sarpalis Drats Hansen Seattle Wash Martel Keyl Saepella Cleveland Uberlip Hansen Heatile Saepelis Gaied Taneen

District 29 Interscholastic Baseball Divisions Schedule Notes

Rain delays reshuffle district play in District 29 with Brackenridge Harlandale and Main Avenue Los Angeles Heights fixtures affected. Key matchups include Main Avenue versus Los Angeles Heights and Brackenridge versus Los Angeles Heights, with postponements to March 25 and March 25 ready for rescheduling.

Hume Achonina Main Avenue Brackenridge Los Angeles Heights Harlandale Alamo Heights South San Antonio Isast Manor Puckett

Walker Scores in Fight Opening to Save St Patrick's Day

Chicago March 18. Mickey Walker, famed world middleweight, opened a campaign tour by knocking out Patish light heavyweight Jimmy Mahones at the White City arena in the first round. Mahones pressed with steady punches but Walker was dropped twice by Mahones left hook before final knockout.

Mickey Walker

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