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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1928

Page

17

Fessenden to Host Friday Meet With Texas High Schools

With ten days left before the annual meet at San Marcos the Fessenden school plans a Friday gathering to test south Texas high school athletes. Kenaly City and main avenue officials oppose a mock heat against the crack Tuffalo squad, aiming to prepare for April 13 at San Marcos. The event includes teams from Walls City and intermediate points. results may influence the district tournament.

Sin M.dene Ontitl South Texas Garrett Figlag G. Lowers Karney City Tuffidors Ciliex Cinder Mentar Hay Rome Pather Pawery Nes Pather Up Kenaly

Gene Tunney Runs Own Affairs As Manager

Alan J. Gould reports that Gene Tunney effectively manages his own affairs, handling fighters, opponents, and promotions with a cautious diplomacy. The piece notes Tunney’s long track record of independence, his financial success since the Chicago days, and his reliance on self management rather than a fixed promoter.

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Taylor Takes Flashy Fight Way of the Ring

Ud Taylor of Peru Haute Indiana defeats Santiago Zorilla in a ten round bout. Taylor uses sharp lefts and steady pressure to edge the Panamanian, despite Zorilla's resilience and late rallies.

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Track Stars and Skies Over Ashlandale Meet

Track stars compete in a field and track meet with events including high hurdles pole vault high jump and sprints. Contenders such as Mila Avighta Fernoon and Mano Torhis vie for top positions as Hexag Fullor and Amon Kilohow threaten in dash and distance races.

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Fight results across cities show varied boxing outcomes

Boxing results from Los Angeles to Detroit list multiple bouts with winners and outcomes, including draws in Chicago and Indianapolis and a few knockouts. Notable names include Bud Tayloe, Harry Forbes, Bobby Hayman, and Tod Murgs among others, with decisions and fouls affecting final tallies.

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Aggies Prepare for SMU Meet Monday

Texas A&M track and field squads sharpen for the SMU dual meet in College Station on Monday. Coach Caneh Frank Anderson’s Aggies seek strong results after the initial Texas hunt, aiming to better top competition from the Horns and Longhorns amid schedule changes and rescheduled events.

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Pirates Club Marks All Time Season Start and Milestones

The Pirates posted an all time average of .539 and prepared for the 3028 season with a 48th NL campaign upcoming. They were set to play St. Louis next Wednesday and Thursday in exhib games, then reach their 100th NL game and record 3,240 victories against 2,815 losses for a lifetime percentage. Home and away splits show 25-19 in opening games away, 27-0 in home openings.

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Ruths Homer Robs Defeat of Sting

In a wild day of spring play, Ruth's homer gave the Yankees a late lead in extra innings against Chattanooga Lookouts. Other majors faced minor league clubs, with Washington and Brooklyn posting wins as seasonal form begins to show.

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Record-breaking feats at national swimming meet linger

Reported moments from a national aquatics competition show record times and notable performances. Notable swimmers set multi national marks and tied or surpassed existing records, with emphasis on distances and relay results as the event closed.

Ruiz Seeks Margin Victory in Fort Sam Houston Bout

The report outlines Ruiz’s potential margin in a key bout at Fort Sam Houston with promoter Sheen seeking stronger opposition. It notes a mix of results, mentions Sailor Tareun and Kid Panel, and highlights Luis Ruiz’s improving form, plus possible challengers Hooper and others in a rough lineup.

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