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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1930

Page

18

Race car entrants prep for 500 mile speedway in Indianapolis

Indianapolis updates report racers John Baroul Cortacchini and Letterio Gueivat gaining some motor work approvals for the 500 mile race while Billy Arnold leads hopes for pole. DePaolo escapes a railroad scare, then returns to the track with a 100.173 mph qualifying run. Daredevil acts and parachutists accompany the event as practice and exhibition efforts accelerate toward Thursday’s planned start.

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Champion Gets $1500 Offer To Defend Title

Chicago May 27 The Chicago stadium offered Young Thompson of California a $1500 bid to defend the world middlerweight title against Jackie Fiehla. The offer was extended as Thompson’s camp considers next steps and potential opponents.

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Bennetts No Hit Game At Kelly Field

Dorty first Squadron defeats Thirty-ninth in Kelly field league game by telecore. Plichec Bennett stars in no hit effort while Scbn,Rleles and Johnson contribute solid defense. Boho and Johneyn collect two hits. Pidles doubles. Forfeit by Tenth School Group against Forlieth Sain. Umpire Liesy orders out of game. Next clash pitting Sissy-eigoth quadron against Porly-thirty saint sets up Forty-second mee at Porbright Thursday.

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Burns Drops Scoz2A But Loses Decision Blind

In a 10round light heavy feature at Hay Antonia, Chuck Burcu falls short on points to Lat Seozea of Naffuln after shaky rounds. Burcu, who began with aggression, lands several punches but Seozea clinches the later rounds to seal the decision.

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Gilbert and Lewis Fight at Breihoven Open Air Arena

Gilbert faces Joe Lewis in the top bout of a Business Men's Alaleric club card at the Breihoven arena. Lewis walked out previously over crowd size but now aims to scrap Gil. The show also features other prelims including O'Donnell and a five-man negro bout lineup.

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Tulsa's New Links All Set for Women Championship

Tulsa Oklahoma May 27 The womens championship of the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association is ready at the Tulsa County club. The tricky course awaits the field as the leading women tee off to decide the title.

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Tennis finals slated for weekend in San Antonio club

Astin Mee Meichect and Eunice Dean reach finals in the San Antonio Country Club invitational. Dean beats Mary O’Brien 6-1 to advance to the women’s singles final. mixed doubles see Eunice Dean with Jesse in straight sets. Men’s singles features Leon Walthall defeating Major Tistsam 6-1 6-1. Schedule: women’s doubles Friday, men’s doubles and women’s singles Saturday, mixed doubles Saturday afternoon.

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Krueger Wins Garrett Bout In Rough Card

Adam Wrieger failed to deliver in a four month layoff main event as Krueger defeated Vick Sluil of Houston in a forty minute Monday night card. One fall to two, Waldron Spears and Brony Bolt's bout drew late coverage while Paul Rem substituted in Rosenburg Texas and fell to Bolt after the first fall. Joe Stetson replaced Rex in the first bout and agreed to throw Pat Reagan twice in fifteen minutes. Referee Ince Elabre oversaw all matches as Western Age reported the event.

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Spuds Rally To Win Behind Long Ball Show

Spuds slugger Morrell powered a late lead with a homer and Dettencourt and Elora drove runs as Shreveport nursed a 4 2 win. Stork added two homers the previous day while Rettencourt tied homer lead with Bill Belly after a strong display by Henry Vordo on the mound.

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Idaho Track Team Wins First Conference Meet

The University of Idaho Vandals claimed their first conference victory at Moscow on May 27, defeating Montana 47 to maintain supremacy. The team swept events as stars like Munter and Arsole contributed strong performances amid a generally dominant showing from Idaho.

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Army and Illinois slip past Big Ten for win

Chicago May 27 A Big Ten move to sever military relations with Army due to a three year rule was not effective until 1095 at the earliest. It was disclosed that Army and the University of Minnesota had entered a contract for 1039 games and home dates.

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Stow Seeks Talent for Fort Worth Cats

Fort Worth baseball scout Hob Stow travels for the Cats seeking new talent. He will visit both major and minor leagues aiming to recruit a pitcher, an infielder, and an outfielder for the team.

Stow Fort Worth

Three Sport Winners Read at Junior High Championship

San Antonio Light reports junior high school athletic events with winners in golf tennis and girls and boys doubles. Highlights include Helena Brown Mouilay prevailing in girls singles at San Pedro Park and Joe Brazzell of Page School securing the boys title as Brackenridge Park hosts finals.

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Acorns Lose Couple of Games in Mexico

The San Antonio Business College Acorns dropped both games of a doubleheader to the Willriea of Monterrey Sunray in Mexico. The first game ended 2 to 0 and the second 10 to 0. Gillespie started the opener, with Small pitching the second after relief. Figures caught for the locals, while Imojarte and Muller pitched for the visiting team.

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