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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1930

Page

19

Schmeling and Sharkey Fight Promises in Public Guesses

Davis J Walsh discusses heavyweight contenders Max Schmeling and Jack Sharkey in New York, noting Sharkey as champion by June 12 and weighing Schmeling’s near knockout threats. The piece portrays public speculation on who will prevail and how each fighter approaches the looming clash with candid, period voice.

Davis J. Walsh Boorle New York Benny i Leonard John Kerkey Mr. Sharkey Qaor

New Golf Swing Formula Promises Easy Power

A garbled clipping discusses a golf technique by Chester Horton claiming a new easy swing. It outlines automatic wrist and forearm action to recoil naturally, suggesting readers request Horton’s Lines of Golf Success No. 3 from the Sports Editor.

Horton Chester Horton John F. Hills Co

Hudkins and Shade Fight for Shot at Walker Title Bout

Los Angeles May 27 Ace Hudkins and Dave Shade meet in a midlands bout with a possible rematch chance to meet Mickey Walker, middleweight champion, this summer. Hudkins favored over Shade as the veteran from Concord, California, eyes Walker and the title amid prior welterweight clash history and Walker’s hold on the middleweight crown.

Los Angeles Mickey Walker Ace Hudkice Dave Shade Hudkins Concord Calif Ench Previowely Kumgon N. J Fat Puccers Shade Walker Hile Hodkins Mickey

Yesterday's Explanations and Other Oddities

A note on the author of Home Byvieth Home and the tragic tale of Jorn Howard Payne, once a homeless wandering figure, with his song surviving in an opera long forgotten. Also mentions Payne’s death in Tonks Africa and his body brought to America for burial. The Planaria section describes turbellarian worms with regenerative powers. The Rock of the Sail sits near Walls Archaeage, described as a dangerous sea feature.

Howard Payne Seret

Bley and Wemner Lead Wild Bowling League Action

In a packed bowling night the Bley and Wemner teams stood out as fierce contenders in the league. High scores were posted by Kramer and Cherry, while key matchups featured Amye and Adriane squads battling for top positions. The Corsicana Golf Club also hosted the late afternoon finals with Berouhe and Pinkaten edging toward a decisive title.

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Gregory Puts Australian Star Out In French Open

In Auteuil May, Gregory defeated Australian Marty Hopman and Jim Willard in straight sets to win the national doubles. He also beat Crawford in singles, boosting hopes for Davis Cup success. Elizabeth Ryan and Mrs Frien William Moody won the doubles title, defeating Madame Border of France 6 2 6 8.

Auteuil France Henri Cocheb Taqques Bourgan Marty Hopfon Jim Willard CO Grégory Yorkshire Ack Crawford Elizabeth “Ryan Mre Frien Willa Moody Madame Border

Squadron 52 Clinches Second Place in League

In Brooks Field play, Squadron 52 defeated Fifty-fifth 20 to 4 to secure second in the division. A potential tie for first looms if the leading Sixty-second loses both remaining Red River games. Mitze Halfoun Morrow Shripes and Cusp delivered multiple hits off Pitcher Jones, with Higbie closing out the seventh for the losers and Murphy and Dow leading Sheatt Hirak with two safeties each.

Brooks Field Mitze Halfoun Morrow Shripes Cusp Jones Pittman Higbie Murphy Dow Sheatt Hirak

Shropshire and Neal Duel on Chicago Tracks

In May at Washington Park feature race, Shropshire and Paul Neal battled for readership as Neal, the longest shot, finished rooted in Belle Rive. Elalo rebire and others also contested the opening day events on the Chicago track circuit.

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Boxers Halt Ground Fight Pact In Cincinnati Match

Hal Bartelina world featherweight champion was set to meet Cecil Payne of Louisville in a ground boxing bout in Cincinnati on the night of June H. The tentative match announced for May 27 in Cincinnati.

Battalino Payne Cincinnati Ohio Hal Bartelina Cecil Payne Louisville

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