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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1930
Page
8
Doubles play dominates a junior high event at San Pedro Park with teams rated strong to challenge for top prizes. Elite singles survivors advance toward quarterfinals as afternoon matches unfold and fans anticipate exciting results.
Del Rio Star defeated Carmen Del Rio in a close ball game with notable plays by Ward Feeney and Galloway. Key moments included a three-base hit by Mousis and a late double from De la Fuente, as teams traded runs in a spirited contest.
Bulverde hosts a high school boys basketball clash in a tense game described as close through the fourth. Bike and Love lead Bulverde while Starnes and Charis Stauel are noted to shine as both teams chase a district win and bragging rights.
In a conference clash at Karlefield Surdas, Light's Pressroom Nine suffered a late defeat after a four-run fourth, with Ale Bert Maroun delivering a coppery RBI in the final frame. Hathenas earned the win while Deiter provided key relief as the runners rallied.
In New York on May 19 the Indians routed the Phillies 25 to 7 as Cleveland’s offense exploded behind overpowering pitching. The Yankees beat Detroit 14 to 2 with strong hitting from Ruth and other stars. The Cardinals won their sixth straight by beating Boston 6 to 2, while the White Sox edged the Braves 5 to 4. Cincinnati stayed hot, taking a fourth straight with a late surge, and St. Louis toppled by the Pirates 2 to 1.
The article outlines a second night featuring Stevens with plans to feature Karasick and other boxing figures in a Dallas area card. It mentions promoter Istoh Flaminonis and names fighters such as Bim and Bon, with various references to matches, reputations, and upcoming events on a Friday night card.
Tigers beat Braves 76 with solid hitting and a decisive late burst. Haines led the effort with key plays as Carroll and others contributed, while the Cardinals and Indians showed strong offense and defense in the same outing.
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Adam Krueger of Janeoln Nebraska faces Asclone Robinson in a boxing card billed as a middleweight tilt with a long list of bouts and newcomers. The event includes fights featuring Dutch Bote and Rongie Bolt with several preliminary lineups and a 19 minute one fall opener.
Seguin Texas May 72 One big inning gave the St Marys Hat Tlers of San Antonio a shutout over the Scruby White Sox 0 0 Sunday afternoon Rekes worked threw the early frames as Mueller yielded nine safeties but the Hat Tlers offense sparked by Katler and Young produced the decisive run support.
Fredericksburg tops Hill Country League with a 4 defeat of Kerrville. Liana and Boerne finish second. Liana defeats Fort and Heerne, while Comfort and cen! claim fourth and Mysen 1 sits cellar.
San Antonio finished fourth at the national volleyball championships held in Columbus. The "Y" officials praised the squad despite a tough field including teams from Chicago and Denver. San Antonians plan to return late Tuesday or Wednesday amid acclaim for their performance in the North.
Mopacs fall to Quines in a high scoring Missouri Pacific league contest at Booster Park. Biz Jim Riler led Mopacs with three hits in four trips, including a triple and a double. Mortis and Winley doubled for the winners, while Rewoy added a single. Palestine and Santine lead the Quines with steady hitting as Vogel and others held the Mopacs in check.
Spence and Fuentes clashed in the Ansound main event of the Buiness Men's Athletic club at Herthoven hall arena. The card featured brisk work and steady exchanges as Fuentes faced several lighter opponents during the season, with both men showing promising form.
Mos 12 reports Gustaveffeth Euraye Wright champion retained title in a tight showdown against Vilwiria Vestaling challenger, with a 13 round decision.
Bobby Dobson, New Orleans race car driver, rested Monday after a Sunday crash at Exposition prone tracks left him seriously injured. Lawrence, Allen, and Dobson were among drivers in the day’s feature events, with Lawrence winning a Willys in a sweepstakes and Allen earning top honors in Class A. An exhibition race followed, offering fans a glimpse of future events as Dobson and others recover.
The Nath Fedoran Postal Clerks fell to Brooks Fielders by 3 to 1 after Brooks rallied in the fifth inning. Pitcher Neth hurled nine strikeouts, while Sulwards and Maruhy supported the offense. Batteries: Fliers Adams and Heard. Brooks field Seath and Lorane.
The twelfth annual River Crest Invitation golf tournament has been reset due to conflicts with other events. Dallas County Club had faced scheduling clashes, prompting the adjustment of dates and immediate preparation to hold the event once more.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Cline show and pistol stars with unclear names. No full context or readable facts to determine a coherent event, date, location, or organizations. Unable to extract a clear main action or credible entities beyond scattered fragments.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a fatal mat injury involving Calud Sangrey and a fireman in a South Cinoden gattin mill. Other readable bits reference May and a professional, but details are fragmented and names may be misspelled.
In College Station on May 12 the UPIAA track meet at A and M College was postponed from Saturday due to heavy rain. Coaches want to reschedule as precipitation continues to impact events and outcomes.
A jittery summary notes UIagis baseball team winning today in Madison, aiming to pull even with Wisconsin in the Big Ten race. Purdue visits Indiana while Chicago travels to Wisconsin. tough week ahead features several key conference matchups and notable pairings including Michigan at Northwestern and Ohio State at Minnesota. The schedule lists Tri Titan at Ohio State, Michigan at Minnesota, Purdue at Minnesota, and Chicago at Wisconsin as near term tests.
May 12 New Orleans swept the last Leo games of the series from Memphis in the Pacific Coast League standings. San Abreles Missiony Sacramento and Canlati Dod San Frenrises Parilana 34. Evers acetion of the city. Abi are Framed Creation 104 Stoons prived res day in C1 Classified.
HL Dick Brewer athletic director of Judor high school system will be guest on Light's Sportlights half hour show over radio station RISA Monday night after 8 PM. He will discuss a youth athlete's career and share tips for success.
In Sandwich on May 12 Rex Hartley won a 18 hole playoff over Dr Willing of Portland to claim the vase. Hartley shot 70 on the 18 holes and built a lead by the turn while Willing struggled from the first tee. Ouimet also finished strong in the 18 holes, tying for second before Hartley prevailed in the playoff.
The president of the Fort Worth club reportedly improved this morning after a late night incident at Cook Memorial Hospital. Attendants confirmed the condition.
Cuban featherweight G Kid Chocolate was pitted against Terre Haute veteran Bud Taylor in a six round bout at Hiberta Field J Jeune McMa hay jodas.
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