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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
23
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey told Kiwanis and Notary clubs he plans a return, only if he is fully fit. He sits at the Ringo clinic recovering from minor surgery and notes Schmeling could be a close foe for Sharkey once he resumes training.
The San Antonio Light reports first matches for the junior golf medals at Bracken-Fidge Park Saturday morning, following a qualifying round on Saturday won by Albert Monita of Emeron school. In girls tennis, second round results at San Pedro Park Friday include Virginia Lehman defeating Fannie Brith Steele by default and several unplayed or defaulted matches among Page Hawthorne and Twain entries.
Indications point to a possible $360,000 gate for the Olimpia title bout as 386,000 in gate receipts loom. Officials note guaranteed sums of 37,500 for Fields and 10,000 for the challenger, with ringside seats fetching 3 to 10. The promoters expect doors to open around 10 Wellock ET.
Pitcher Hrsan Naylor delivered a dramatic grand slam in a base loaded situation to lift the Alamo National Hank to a 6 5 victory over the Federal Preserve Hank at Brackenridge Park polo diamond. Jesse Smith to coach Kingsville as Jo an May Fol lowing Tex ina College graduation announced.
Box scores recap Major League action from Thursday with hits by Berry Jolley and others. Players like Canningham and Cunningham contributed in Cincinnati and other parks as teams chased runs and late game outs.
In Endicott New York Maxie Wisely reportedly names his seven toed cat Adolph and proposes that the pet honor his lady friends with playful nods. The anecdote suggests a whimsical pairing and humorous social gesture amid local chatter.
Howard Payne University dominated the conference track meet led by high scorer Nig McCarver who set records as athletes from the team achieved top finishes. The event featured Southwestern and St. Edward's in a near sweep as multiple records fell amid strong performances from Howard Payne.
Promoter Ralph Hammonds presents a boxing style bout at the Exposition Grounds coliseum headlined by Parson Meyers a Fort Worth idol and Al Karasick a veteran from the Russian Imperial Valley. The card also features Gue Lealman Oreste Vadalfi Wildcat Skevens and Alvah Hoggs with Jarrett Geatt as referee and Greenwade as third man.
In a tips column from Chester Horton the piece stresses paced, rhythmic action to improve the golf swing. It warns against forcing the swing and explains how proper timing keeps the clubhead powerful without overexertion. The monograph notes free distribution and emphasizes keeping the body out of the swing for a smooth stroke.
Fans will pay to watch the Sharkey Schmeling bout at Yankee Stadium on June 12. Prices listed by Loday Ringide include mezzanine and lower field boxes at 26.25 dollars, all stands and mezzanine 13.87, upper bleachers 2.10. The arena capacity includes 17 000 stand seats, 26 000 seats of the S variety and 54 000 seats of 2.10.
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