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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
16
Cubs star Hornsby suffered a probable ankle fracture during a first inning slide in a holiday six game. Reported to be hospitalized, his status sparked fears for the Cubs and the pennant chase as managers scrambled to fill the gap.
The Army's annual golf championship will be held at Leavenworth Kansas with the golf committee selecting venues alternately in Washington and central regions. The schedule reflects the unit's authority to host the championship and the midweek event amid arrangements noted by Bridges.
Cuban fighter Fidel LaBarba and Labarba will meet Kid Chocolate of Cuba in a bout announced by Madison Square Garden officials. The match is scheduled for June 26 at a New York boxing venue.
Contested rounds show a tense golf match where Jones trails early but fights back amid birdies and longer putts on the home green. Jimmy Johnston and others are noted for key moments as players exchange lead positions in a dramatic late rally.
Hob Hill a USC weight star from San Antonio meets competition at Cambridge Mags in the national intercollegiate track event. Keith King Hill and Roy Cochran lead Fort Worth squads with California ties, plus match play remarks from Mrs Jones and Mrs Johnston as ten thousand spectators witness lively golf and golf related chatter.
In front of a crowd of 165000 plus, Billy Arnold, a 25 year old Chicagoan, led the field in the 200 mile race. Arnold set the fastest qualifying speed of 113.263 mph and held the lead for the early stages, with Louie Meyer and Cantlon pursuing. A spectacular multi-car collision near mile 15 knocked several entries out, while Gardner escaped injury. By 100 miles Arnold led, with Meyer second and Cantlon third, as crashes and mechanical failures reduced the field.
An early May speed trial in Indianapolis lists numerous drivers and cars. Names include Miller Harle Ffoht, Louis Meyer, Sampson, Chester, Gardner, Duckeye Special, Dursenberg, Brenly, Groster Miller, Johnny Seymour, Anthony Gufbite, Peter Derails, and more, with various special models and entries across the field. The event centers on rapid demonstration and evaluation of vehicles and drivers under competitive conditions.
Governor Moody telegraphs from Texas where he has a speaking engagement to delay announcing a third term bid. He cites not wanting a long campaign and notes plans to file with the executive committee when due. He reiterates support for Ferguson and former Senator B. Mayfield while stressing orderly administration.
Lil Stoner sparked the Panthers with a string of strong outings at the Fort Worth camp leading to a third straight victory. He held opponents to few hits across three games as Fort Worth and Wichita Falls jockeyed for position, with Stoner’s pitching and timely hitting shaping the chase for top spots.
Fragmentary sports roundup notes several games with hits and runs. Mentions Dent, Giants, Senators, and various Western League results amid scattered team names and dates.
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