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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1928
Page
16
Sport promoter Tex Rickard plans a Bears versus Ratners bout as a marquee event with Heeney facing a cold challenger. The piece traces Rickard’s history promoting Dempsey bouts and outlines the potential for a high gate with a Euro import, noting costs, purses, and the shifting fight landscape.
Danie Bush, skipper of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will lead his team into San Antonio for a two game series at League Park. Bush strongly advocates training the Pirates in Los Angeles next spring.
San Antonio Bears return from Austin where they beat American Legion 9 to 2 and prepare for a Tuesday afternoon game with the Tattlers of Bt Marr’s University at League Park. The public is admitted free as segment promotes an all-park opening amid upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates games and Seguin trip.
Local golfer Bobby Jones shoots 64 at his home Atlanta course while juggling duties as Southern Railway attorney and bank director. He parred and birdied nine holes, setting pace amid a busy schedule and facing questions about future exhibitions and a possible public appearance in May.
Illinois appears favored in an upcoming coastal meet with key athletes including Gysniene and Waly noted. The article discusses expected performances, potential matchups, and betting on winners amid a crowded field as teams travel to the event.
The fragmentary text reports WCHBOL's victory amid scattered names and events. It mentions Gle? and officials in a garbled layout with references to a manager, a prize, and a local meeting. The scan quality obscures clear dates or outcomes.
Promoter notes a packed program as Larson Seely challenges boxing contender Ruiz in a high stakes bout at Shelton's. Analysts predict a competitive fight with Ruiz’s craft facing Seely’s power, while undercard bouts feature Kid Fernandes and a rematch setup for Cisneros and other local names.
Phoenix April 2 Carmen Hill, bespectacled pitcher for the Billswargh Phatus in St Louis, is sidelined for several weeks with a misaligned vertebra. Los Angeles specialist Jnoked him over and advised Manager Bush the big hurler cannot be used. Hitt will be unavailable for some time, raising chances of a reshuffle when the team reaches San Antonio Wednesday.
An article describes coaches arriving with gym clothes for a meeting, noting officials and participants plan to supply or request attire as needed. The text references specific people and organizations but is garbled.
Chicago magnate William Wrigley lauded the Cubs after five exhibition victories, predicting the team is the best training squad they have had. He praised pitchers, hitters, and new infielders, asserting the club has everything needed for a successful season.
Reports from the boxing results show Ialy fighter Reberti defeating Tod Sandwing in Germany by points. Manchester fighter Mandolian beats Joe Simnitk h in Butte. Schaefover Benny Lovehstone wins in Fora. Kaplan defeats Me Mrgiy in Oklahoma. Sinn beats Mollollani in Brooklyn. Warner defeats Ar Himun in Expt. Numerous bouts listed with unclear spellings and locations.
A Philadelphia April report notes a forthcoming uniform change for the Yankees as a white elephant symbol may appear on their outfits. The new design reportedly replaces royal blue with blue hues and references a past pennant year as context for the shift.
In the second round of the women’s North and South golf championship Glenn Collett of Providence defeated Jane Brooks 4 and 1. Beatrice Godl Viel advanced by defeating Dorothy Hirtards 4 and 2, while Virginia Fry War beat Mrs. 1 Taker 6 and 2. Maureen Oing lewood will meet Mrs. Malein Jones after her 2 and 4 win.
A local Young Men's organization hosts two banquets in quick succession at downtown venues. Attendees honor Rabbi Tengit with a ceremonial silver bowl. Leadership roles were announced for Southtown club members, naming captain Nalsy Newsling and manager Max Tannett.
A garbled report recalls the death of Mule Frazier and mentions Butler as the victim, with scattered references to coaching figures and a Western conference context. The text includes misordered names, unclear affiliations, and broken phrases from a historical newspaper page segment.
PAGIS April 3. Be Firat defeats heavyweight title hopeful Tom Heeney as Heeney struggles to dress for dinner and suffers a crushing setback in a tough, ill-tempered bout. Heeney called the fight worse than any previous clash, tearing at his attire in the aftermath.
Bears press Texas university club as Grimes belts a three run blast and Nason drives in two. Grimes stars with thirteen total as Allen, Link Riviere and others contribute in the Bear attack. Errors by Texas help the visitors It is a lively 1920s era game recap with names like Cox and McHera noted.
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