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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1930

Page

19

Tribe Prexy Making Waves in Night Baseball Plans

The San Antonio club president discussed featuring night games in the Texas League within a month. San Antonio and Fort Worth newspapermen at League Park heard plans amid talks with Western League figures and officials about lighting, costs, and potential ballpark changes. Hammond, Hammond era executives, and ex-major magnates reportedly weigh the idea, aiming for a winter schedule and renewed night play in professional circles.

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Night Baseball Success in Decatur

In Decatur UK on May night, three league teams defeated their opponents amid an enthusiastic crowd. Injuries occurred as wet field conditions affected play, but the event drew strong spectator turnout and showcased notable performances by local players.

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Belmont Park Opens As Spring Racing Attracts Crowd

Belmont Park crested with the opening of the spring meet as horses prepare for the Labor Day feature. Jockeys and trainers anticipate strong fields led by notable runners from Lougslau Lick and Wy Geutre U, with stakes drawing attention to the Violate Futurity and other major events.

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Shikat Stuns Poggi in Rapid Wrestling Bout

In a brisk meet, Shikat dominates Poggi with rapid holds and decisive near fall sequences. The bout showcases Shikat’s quick transitions and control as Poggi struggles to mount a counterattack.

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Schmeling Drinks Before Heavyweight Title Bout For Mil Fund

Max Schmeling, fresh from Germany, imbibes ahead of the world heavyweight title fight against James J. Sharkey. The bout is staged for the benefit of Mrs William Randolph Hearsts New York Mil Fund.

Max Schmeling Germany O Fight Sharkey William Randolph Hearst New York Mil Fund

Sharkey Silent Slugger Faces Title Bid in New York

Reported in a scrambled notice, Sharkey aims to defend a boxing title as rival Schying and Sandy Swindle contend for a June 12 showdown. The narrative cites Olympic terms and Madison Square Garden as the staging point for a decisive bout shaping the championship path.

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Glenn Wright Homers Lift Giants In Rough Night On Broadway

Glib, misspelled but readable report notes Glenn Wright hitting a homer and driving runs as Brooklyn’s Robins fall short to the Reds and Giants struggle in a rough New York night on Broadway. Frankie Frisch homered twice for St Louis. New York held to one hit as the Yankees chase division play.

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Rabbit Ball Blues Hit St Louis Browns Hard

Davis J Walsh surveys the struggling St Louis Browns amid a brutal batting slump. The piece recalls past feats, notes several pitchers stifling the Browns, and cites players like Sam Gray and Ferrell while comparing today’s woes with historic “hittess wonders” White Sox teams.

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Texas Dashes Spurters: Payne Wins Pitcher Cash Record

Rainy schedule causes multiple postponements while Houston gets Payne aid. Ex-spudder Noust on Wichita Spudders. Ankerman backs monster club with cash. Maryland track winner Marsland U tops rivals. college pats lead in May events.

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Dean Injured As Lyons Reports Wires Drow

Rusty Lyons of San Antony reports Dean injured an ankle during a game with the Public River City league. Dean Sneed of St. Joseph was pitching for Les Motus as the team won a close game. John Levi scored a single as St. Jornis beat Leen Rivne. Lyons secured a 3 0 win count with three wins and two losses.

Wires Drow St. Jornis Leen Rivne Rusty

Pelicans Memphis Tie For Loop Lead

In a Southern Association update Memphis and New Orleans remain near the top after yesterday’s games. New Orleans beat Chattanooga while Memphis stayed in the lead race as Atlanta lost 7 to 4.

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Shimon Regains Three-Cushion Title in National Meet

May 13 report says Max Shimon won the national cushion billiards championship at Marval, defeating Joseph Wal and other finalists. Shimon, Milweaskey, and Inge reached the final stages, with Wal, Penneisen, and Villeholler among notable contenders in a 254 inning event.

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Indians Feel God About Chaplin in San Antonio

San Antonio and Fort Worth plan a double header at League Park next Sunday with an open date Monday. The Sunday program starts at 3 30. Dollie Stees’s infection and changes in baseball personnel are noted as the season progresses. Fort Worth won two of three in the series while Chaplin and Tenry Unritnway are mentioned in duels played at League Park.

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Amateur baseball notes on Dana Fillingim and signings

The fragmentary item mentions Dana Fillingim in amateur baseball, references Vane Tilingim and others, notes a return from Alabama to Rio Antonio, and lists signed players for teams in the satire issue. It preserves unclear references to people, teams, and a release period without coherent details.

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