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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1930

Page

22

Optimism Reigns In High Grid Camp As Teams Brace

San Antonio district football phase ahead with four high schools, including Harlandale and Robstown rivals, aiming for victories Friday and Saturday. Coach Carson predicts a better chance against Corpus Christi Buckaneers after a string of improvements. Robstown and Brackenridge matchups loom, while Alamo Heights and Crackenridge also expect wins, stressing the district race and the need to stay unbeaten.

San Antonio Selurdas Mein Avenue Corpus Christi Buckaneers Hobo" Carson Harlandale Indians Mards Gorton Bickers Robstown Harlandale Athletic Field Redskins Intaders Breckenridge Eagles Carson Austin Barlandale Mein Avenue Indians Cotton Pickers Brackenridge Cotton Vickers Amarth Vowands Reid Kellam Alamo Kellam

Football clash looms as Buccaneers and Moles meet at League Park

The piece notes several players missing or limited for the Buccaneers and Moles, with Arthur Hughes out reducing weight on the line. Wilkins bets the Moles won't be outmatched by Engler, and preparations for the Saturday 3 pm game include potential lineup changes and quarterback shifts as Cuero’s Trifar and others vie for roles.

Arther Hughes Wilkins Engler Tbuffaloo Corpus Christi Burcaneers League Park Buccaneers Shou Shou, the Same Team That Jact Sear Toox Charliee Leake Sattar Fransilton Lee Rogers Dae Tous Thodriguss Rogers Amd Hedriguiz Abe Baat Phar Haan Till Haines Mane Rodrigues Seturdar Jizmilton Libewist Rapertin Bill Young Flaeno Cingus Claini Leverer Belnvadl Youngs Maraciten Adi Sas Jerek Hrix Dilek Cuero Army Uaeh Rienty Fool Crei Rene Ira Coepies Cele Phi Ralrutal Rucca

Wealthy Osage Indian Mo Tahmehol and odd funeral

An account details Mo Tahmehol a rich Osage Indian known for simple living who preferred open air life. It notes his oil and land royalties, and his funeral wish to use his favorite engine to pull his casket, carried out in Mississippi in 1930 as reported by the Annandale Observer.

Threshisu Thomas Pattie Paule Muifield Mand Afareh Annandale Redland

Skeet Traps Lead Attract Local Runners In San Antonio Meet

In a Wednesday San Antonio game ran skeet traps show Minebald and T St Law battling for first while J S Adamos and E HM Jewell shared second at 16 yard traps. Streaks included several high scores such as 461 by FU Miarhold and 4775 by RW Mekier with numerous shooters posting solid totals.

Minebald T. St. Law J. S. Adamos E. HM. Jewell San Antonio Miarhold T. M. Law Cencern Molland Collinge Mekier Po AL Biles Mo Maker Willer Duke Cati Kharpe J. Wenman Tixts Sinmberg Adam Tartence Adan F. Tt Vowel Lyman J. Willett Clegetah

Northwestern grid coach recovers from cracked ribs

Northwestern football tight ends and coach suffer rib fractures after a Tuesday event. Doctors report two cracked ribs from the incident and advise cautious recovery as the team weighs next steps.

Edinburg Frightens Kingsville Javelinas in Close Win

Texas A and J defeats Edinburg Lronrs 436 in a regular game. A hard fought night featured Sargent Davelina driving the ball and a late rally coach McCaulley guiding the team.

Kingsville Texas A J. Daclinas Teinburg Lronrs Sargent Davelina Ball McCaulley Jetar Rae Ingera

Two Baseball Men Become Bridegrooms in KC

Kansas City report notes two major league players set to wed. Joe Kubel, first baseman for the Washington Senators, secured a license to marry Sits Willette West of Kansas City. Pitcher Lynn Nebcot of the Chicago Cubs plans to wed Miss Anna Mar Galvin, with wedding dates to be announced.

Kansas City U.U Joe Kubel Washington Senators

Portemsarth Spartans trounce Frankford Yellow Jackets 39–7

At Portemsarth Ohio Portamount the Spartans beat Frankford Yellow Jackets 39 to 7. In Newark New Jersey Chicago Cardinals defeated the Toreeadoes 13 to 0.

Portemsarth Ohio Spartans Frankford Newark Chicago Cardinala

Girls Tennis Interest High At Local School

The first tryout for the girls tennis team drew 19 players led by captain Frances Morris. With former state champions graduating, remaining players Libbie Alterman Mary Clark and others show strong potential as the squad builds under coach Cecil Hurnett toward district and city competition.

Maly Becone High School Cecil Hurnett Frances Morriso Fraily Weichert Clara Tielle Feissner Frances Morris Libbie Alterman Mary Clark Zarel Kramer Catherine Mileen Koenig Winifred Mary Helen Stanford Mary Fishers Erene Stanford Janet Tomerantz Ana McLean Elizabeth T Eien Huth Humphrey Dorothy Wardour Frances Tenderson Silvia Muffy Betty Swell Coleman

Lieut Russell Delivers Turf Comeback at Hawthorne

Lieut Russell, son of Sir Sharton, enjoyed a dramatic turf return after two months away. Once claimed for 2500, the 4-year-old thorougbred has since triumphed repeatedly, latest winning the Gordon City Handicap at Hawthorne, with his only defeat since the claim coming in the Midwest Handicap last Saturday.

Russell Chicago Musrell Shareton Biwi Hawthorne Midwest Lieutenant Russell Ralph Gallet

CROSSED UP BY TWO HURLERS

Jim Bottomley reports that the 1920 World Series saw the Athletics overpower the Cardinals in a six game burst. Grove Earnshaw Cochran Simmons Foxx led the A’s as pitchers and hitters outplayed St Louis in a war of balance with several key chances.

Jim Bottomley Universal Service Ines Grove Earnzhay Cochrane Simmons Foxx Athletics Ebrills

Better Club Won Critic s World Series Recap

The article reviews recent World Series play as the American League dominates the National League. It notes the A’s beating Grimes twice with clutch hits and long blasts. It cites batting averages and the repeated AL success across four years and 27 games since 1903.

A‘s Cardinale New York Yankees Vitinburgh Yawkees Louis Cardinals Chicago

Runyon recap of A's dramatic victory in St Louis

Vivid game narrative centers on the Athletics slugging surge led by Connie Mack era star power. Highlights include George’s long drive for Wilson, crowd excitement, Dyke's late homer, and a pitching duel featuring Hallahan and Roan as St Louis collapses.

Zook Matched With Christie at Everett Wrestling Night

Jark Christie seeks another shot at Everett Zook and will clash with the Del Rio find as promoter Ralph Hom plans a Friday Exposition card. Main event features Jim Lieslin, Australian champion, against Pat O'Brien. Cyclone Pax meets Elma DéVore, while Danny O'Shire debuts against Silent Trittan. referee Tal Scott to oversee bouts.

Jark Christie Everett Zook del Rio Ralph W. Hom Toonda Exposition Fronds Christie Zook Jim Lieslin Pat O'Brien Cyclone Pax Dallas Fireman Elma DéVore

Witnesses Testify Boxer Cruel to Wife in Divorce Case

Margaret Walker wife of famous boxer Mickey Walker testified in chancery that he introduced another woman to her and threatened to harm her. Dorothy Sones of New Brunswick identified a note from Walker and described the incident as a “more foolish infatuation.”

Withersep Margaeet Walker Mickey” Walker Chancery Mark Burk Terri Amber Walker Mickey Teller Helin Haner Wan Dortothy Sones New Brunswick

Series Proves Hitting Era To Stay

By Jimmy Foxx of the Philadelphia Athletics this centuryl, the piece argues the long distance hitting era is here to stay. It credits pitching by Grove and Earnshaw for the championshi p and predicts continued emphasis on pitching and power hitting, noting Ruth’s anger at the era and forecasting general pitching improvement in the next decade. The article compares eras and suggests future teams may rely more on pitching and long balls than earlier, weaker hitting teams.

Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia Athletics Telvereel Sere Fem Muccession Grove Earnshaw White Sox Ed Walsh Nick Alkrork Terren Quehera Halinban Grimen Rewlize Moronty Fitching Ruth Genve

Jaysees Open Golf Tourney Kickoff at Brackenridge Park

Junior chamber of commerce members began their annual golf tournament this week over Brackenridge Park with an 18 hole format. The group named Jerry Symone tournament manager appointed by Kevan Gouper, the association's athletic committee chairman.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Memers Brackenrides Park Jarey Symone Kevan Gouper Jareces’ Athletic

Dockins and Clark Box at Kelly Field

Dockins and Clark headline a boxing card at Kelly Field with a 1x round main event featuring Champ Clark against Jack Couper in a raid style bout set for Thursday at 8:20. Dietz battles Amith in six rounds, Farley faces Rowland in four rounds, and Williams meets Finnid with Simmons in action.

Rey Weenins Rset Champ Clark Jack Couper Kelly Field Kid Dietz Bate Ting Amith Bob Farley

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