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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1930
Page
28
In a confessional portrait, Leo Pizen Flynn is hailed as a shrewd fighter promoter and manager who built up mediocrity into money through controlled careers. The piece recalls Flynn’s rise from barnstorming to New York promotions, his partnership with Kate Flynn, and his role pairing champions including Jack Dempsey for comeback bids while trading stories that shaped early 20th century boxing culture.
The first of two large junior water events sponsored by the San Antonio Light opens at 4 pm Tuesday at Woodlawn pool. The girls tennis tournament features many entrants and progresses through quarter finals with teams like Helen Grown and Elion Bridges winning in doubles. Next Sunday the boys meet follows at Woodlawn with medals awarded to top finishers in this Light-sponsored event.
In London on Wednesday American women golfers including Miss Glenna Cotlett and the Walker Cup team will be hosted at a luncheon by the British club ladies. The Prince of Wales will attend along with Mrs. Diana Wishwick and other prominent figures invited to the event in England.
In a pre bout update from ENDSCOTT NYX May 20 sparring partners gathered as Max Schmeling prepared for his world heavyweight clash in New York. Reports said Schmeling planned to fly125 miles to Schenectady for a telephoned talk to his mother in Berlin while George Norton remained as the sole sparring partner at the camp.
Lea Pheiffer led Page Ponies past Jom McCollum Tigers as Castaneda pitched a two hitter for a 1 game from the city title. Page meets Harris Tigers in the second game Wednesday at Eagle Field. Loesbere and Haker sparked the offense with multiple hits while Cepeda, Castaneda, Harris and others contributed in a tight, low scoring opener.
The German Boxing Association banned heavyweight Ludwig Heroman from entering Africa and the United States, citing harm to Germany’s prestige in the sport. The decision, announced in Berlin, marks a stern action against a figure linked with controversial behavior.
Ten four round bouts are scheduled plus a battle royal for Tuesday night at the Dedihoven ball arena opening. The show begins at 8 30 with returning amateur favorites like Floyd Frost in reclassified bouts.
Fatty Nitcholas, sensational Texan pitcher from Mckinne, left yesterday for Chicago with coach T. Hollis for a White Sox audition. He has not played a high school game in two years, yet reportedly struck out 12 to 18 batters per game and is described as a capable infielder with dangerous hitting.
Reports say Chouette winner of the Colorado Stakes at Ja been destroyed after the May meet at Belmonte Park. The year-old horse cost $2,000 and suffered severe injuries during the tailing at the track. Northwestern Beat Indidha won nine matches at the dual meet in Wilmington, Alabama on May 20.
Sydney May 20 7 Ingvald Bing Anderson a former ski jump champion was hanged here today for the killing of a hotel clerk. He walked to the gallows protesting his innocence. The verdict followed an inquest and the body was given to a minister for burial. Reports say robbery was the motive and authorities note connections to the Olaf Sloane case. The North Scotty Supreme Court upheld an appeal while the cabinet in Dublin refused to intervene.
Berlin May 20 International Amateur Athletic Federation recognized Eddie Toland of Michigan for an 85-10 second 106 yard dash last year and praised other records with starting blocks. US officials push for recognition while IA AF hints at rejection, risking world marks unless blocks are approved.
USC coach Dean Cromwell announced Frank Wykoff will skip the 100 yard dash at the Los Angeles Tea A. A. R. meet in late May and 31, choosing to focus on the century event due to rising competition. Cromwell cited changes after a recent California intercollegiate result and a loss to Hector Driver in the shorter dash as influencing the decision.
Dallas in Texas League signs Mark Gill as new third baseman after purchase from Kansas City American Association. Gill replaces Michaels, a top fielding third baseman, who comes from Chicago Nationals to Springfield. Thompson noted for best performance, while other trades involve Oakland and DoRio athletes.
Fragmented dispatch from Birmingham Missouri discusses Elkhart of Pubeto Connecticut in a boxing round, Curley praising Elkhart and writing to Leo Fisan. The piece notes Curley’s publicity angle, routines, and a manager’s plans while mentioning a late fight and estimates of earnings for a boxing match.
Detroit on offense with hits from Alexander and Gullie while pitchers Herring and Sullivan lead a pitching duel. Multiple three base hits and sacrifices noted, with key plays including double plays and rbi totals. Umpires listed. time of game and ball counts summarized.
Nobby Jones, America's golf star, captured another English trophy at the Sunne Ningilale course in Guale England. The 1924 Walker Cup standout Brownlow played the opening 18 holes with a score near six under par before Jones surged ahead. Jones arrived by air and impressed with solid drives and precise irons as the match progressed.
Christian Cagle a former Army Coastball star and United States Military Academy alumnus joins the New York Evening Journal sports staff. He had planned to return to Louisiana when offered the post, saying he prefers service to both sword and pen and hopes to contribute effectively.
Gallant Fox, Kentucky Derby winner, is slated for the $50,000 American Derby at Washington Park. Trainer Jones confirmed the thoroughbred is being prepared for the Chicago feature, with local manager Tudge G. W. My overseeing arrangements.
Two Saturday matches are listed at Booster Park and Puby Hie Service field with a mix of teams and officials named. Start times are set for 4 o'clock, but several names appear garbled or uncertain.
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