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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1930
Page
18
A fragmented clipping reports a notable upset in a fencing style event. Ripley is named among organizers, with the result described as a surprise defeat shaking status and prestige in the sports community. Further specifics are unreadable in the OCR.
Week of March 20 report says Frank Farmer a long standing heavyweight with about 300 bouts died after a fifth round blow to the stomach. Deputy coroner A. B. Lodge ruled death from heart block caused by the stomach injury as referee Goldiewehing and opponent Toe Boyd faced an inquest in Aberdeen Washington.
WINTER HAVEN Fla March 25 Phillies slugger Chuck Klein predicts fifty home runs this season. After hitting 43 last year he says he has set the mark at 60 and hopes to reach it. An early poor start last year kept him from the top but with full health and experience back of him he expects a stronger year.
Newsboy Eddie Lopez and Hooper present a boxing card at Beethoven Hall at 8:30 Tuesday night. Main eight round bouts feature apex and Rooper at 195 pounds with Colberé and Apara. The undercard includes Lee Yarr versus Cowboy Henry at 170, Willie O'Brien versus Manuel Mendoza at 118, Brankie Castile against Paul Vasquez at 184, Kid Williams against Young Albert at 100, plus refs Del Coffen and Terry Young and watchman Joe Granti.
New York report recalls a chaotic boxing night as Victo Campano defeats Johnny Risko after a disputed decision. Campolo’s size and Rab punch unsettle Risko, with judges and crowd questioning prestige and pundit reaction.
The report describes a rough match where the fighter hesitated and lacked punch design, trading blows with a foreign contender. Campolu dominated late rounds, yet the crowd and observers argued the decision, suggesting the victor earned the win but critics felt the effort didn’t justify the outcome.
Yesterday’s Explanations describe the bell bird’s distant calls and a quirky pool trick by Flendrickson of Damestown New York who lifts balls with one hand while another arm is constrained. The piece invites letters to the paper for questions about Believe It or Not cartoons.
The Commercial League event saw BY ym abet ela ire dominant with a 582 score by Feurer w.0- LoS SE Enmrad, while Elk terline and The Elk line contributed strong showings. Amid tense play, teams planned next rounds and celebrated top performers like Captain Fekwater, Kruildner, and Mitt, as rest of league contenders battled for position.
Victor Payne, veteran basketball and track coach at Yexay Technolgical College in Lubbock, Texas, retires from coaching to enter business in Abilene. He cites a lengthy career and high praise from Texas Tech President J Paul Hern, with plans to finalize resignation. The article records several local league notes and roster items alongside Payne’s departure.
Report states observers saw no sign of danger before Varmee collapsed after a fight in Tacoma. The boxer faced opponents including Sam Langford Ino Bonds Jack Dillon and Bill Tate and had fought many top heavies over a thirteen year career. The extra lines mention paying bills and furnished apartments but provide no clear action beyond the fatal bout report.
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