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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1928

Page

18

Pancho Signs For Go With Cisneros In Local Boxing Card

The Fort Sam Houston boxing event centers on a grudge-laden eight round fight between Bobby Jackson and Mike Petrala from Fort Park, with Pancho Cisneros booked as a key draw. Promoter James touts four round bouts, including Sammy Friedman versus Jake Sullivan, and other local matchups featuring Lieutenant James arranging several crowd-pleasing showdowns.

Hemis Bobby Fort Sans Houston Mike Petrala Fort Park Dhere Petrala Kid Gilbert Nvkson Donny Gas Piro Lelola Buddy Clark den Coll Fort Lance Houston Shaw Proweter James Prmcipals Sammy Friedman Jake 1 Sullivan Fort Sam Houston Tames Jack Wichle Johnny McLain Kid Riser Paul Watkins

Couchman Takes Charge As Coleman Team Prepares

April release notes Coleman West Texas league roster moves as Bob Couchman arrives Wednesday night to lead workouts. Leon Baleld announces practice will begin Thursday with Fort Worth area talent, rookies from San Antonio eyeing berths in the D circuit. Caleman targets opening dates April 26 and 27 with Angelo and Hun going over series.

Coleman Coachman Sam Anig Aie Benes San Antoni Ileelwee D Calewan Wren Ded Soupp Finm Hun Angelo Caleman Aig Ihe

Indians in Penn meet in decathlon relay carnival

News from Philadelphia reports Indigenous athletes entering events at the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival. Taos Gran of the Boskell Indian school in Lawrence Kansas and Urw 13 from New Orleans are listed for decathlon trials, with others contending in two mile and long-distance walking events.

Philadelphia Apel Tait Dikins Nebraska Taos Gran Boskell Tndjon Wehool Lawrence Kan Branklin Geld Ponte Irs New Orleans Gorvell Nuw Champiyneshiy Haxkeil Robert Jot Heriaga Gallegos Simon Manet Lawrence Angtionny Evenie Aiey Padi

Golfers Talk of Texas Open Discusses Tournament

Report notes golfers discussing the Texas Open amid preparations and anticipation for the event. Mentions players, venues, and potential outcomes as the field readies for competition across the week.

Allinois and Army Football Talk in Champaign Event

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a football discussion between Allinois and Army in Champaign Illinois. Mentions university affiliation, April timing, venue near Wet Pont edge, and a response from an athletic official. Content is garbled with unclear names and dates.

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Pancho Back In Action In Fort Sam Showdown

Pancho, the San Antonio battler, returns from a Pacific Coast campaign to headline a ten round main event at Fort Sam Houston on Thursday night. He faces Chica Cisneros of Mexico in a high profile boxing clash.

Kid Pancho San Antonio Pacific Pancho Chica Cisneros Mexico Fort Sam Houston

Kenedy Team Takes First At Karnes County Track Meet

Kenedy's squad led by coach Te Whond L. Thompson won the Karnes County track meet with top finishes across events. standout performers included 120 yard hurdles runner Fages and jumper Parsons, with Burns, Kenedy, and Meredith listed among top finishers in sprints, jumps, and throws.

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Members get reports of first quarter work activity

The first quarter report of member activities for Tks was issued. General manager Mareec A. Whaler announced 2500 copies distributed. The document highlights community events, member engagement, and upcoming plans, noting Tigers and visitors as part of the measured activities.

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Gossip From Spring Camps and Early Spring Buzz

Rumors and reports from camps across the league describe players returning with soreness and testy edges as teams begin to shape rosters. Notes cite Whitey Meyers University, Minneapolis Millers, and Shreveport prospects, with managers and coaches touting improved conditioning and potential callups amid spring workouts and early exhibitions.

Sinclair to Maintain Horse Stable Amid Sale Rumors

In a turbulent regional racing update, Sinclair signals intention to keep his horse stable despite whispers of a possible sale. Commentators note ongoing discussions about ownership changes and potential impacts on racing operations.

Armour Ties Kirkwood In Richmond Open Round Two

Sandy Armour of Washington and Joe Kirkwood Jr matched pars through the second round of the Richmond Open at Albers Georgia with Armour finishing one under and Kirkwood tied for the lead alongside Australian star. The outcome left Armour and Kirkwood sharing honors with other top contenders as the field narrows toward the final day.

Richmond Ales Sandy) Armour Washington Sammiy Joe Kirkwood Alberis Brgan Couperitor Alex McKehot Dave Hackney Methewm Mass Wassevomd Beca Tony Munera Einsford N.Y

Hondo Captures Medina Meet At Hondo High

Hondo High School won the Medina County meet with standout performances. Mere led with 148 points in field events, while Derine tallied 110 points for Medina in a separate dash event. The team also swept the senior meet with Downes scoring 40 and Yancey 44 in relays and hurdles.

HONDO L—Tondo High School Medina County Derine Yancey Spimts Downes Ianeeys Udvard Dash D. Windrow Howdy Taylor Deving Laird I. Finger Honda Tyt Lime Windrew Mondo Tayor Devines Yunis Sevontt Tuliovon Li Sint Lath Ands Iene Varovw Wondwei Vanes Bewine Ubied Huydl Yanees Brad Wing Istvace Feck Hugs Pew Pes Lay Levine Ly Windras Theowey Yanees Xccurd Davie Vind Strawn Aubinan Devin Thir Taviore Waenmdny N. Poh Sancey Secund Briwoe Uni Ay Irvine Yunery

Pyle Runners On Texas Soil At New Mexico Event

A chaotic account of Pyle runners on Texas soil for a New Mexico event with a large caravan journeying through venues including Amarillo and Los Angeles. The text lists multiple runners and places, mentioning miles, times, and various teams in a confused garbled report from a cross state track event.

Gleatio Atmarilla Janatrow Angeleo Moreh Seattle Mmierthay Andras Pagate Vtavenvsre Tech Whet Saco Los Angeles Sual Mike Hiflenn Valin Reach Ienniestri Gore Lami Lieerit TSA Andy Taye Chitegare Oda Wade Sinthaypion Ruy Hodab Crandek Sakon Vaturiaer Serine Thane Tone Wie Voight Stine

Illinois tracksters work out on coast

Illinois tracksters train on the coast with names like Wischa broek and fielt toy ny Velay among emerging athletes. The scene features Draven and the Unie Verily of Southern California in competition chatter, while Ada Wise and Cromwell’s Hhishelis contribute to a varied coastal workout setting.

Illinois Mtocca California Ada Wise Dai Cromwell

St Marys Parish Ball Team Seeks Event Venue

Fragmented OCR shows St Marys Parish ball team involved in a scheduled event or meeting. Names Claire Fini and Ammloue Athle de Medonttion appear, with references to a vesn and league affiliation. Text is garbled, but indicates parish athletics and membership activities at a church or school venue.

St. Mirey's Claire Fini Marie Leagie

Four Women Stars Left in Golf Meet

In a tense semifinal at Pinehurst the top women golfers vie for the South and South championships. Notable matchups include Miss Lonike Tardyes of Van Nuys and Ms. Maurreen Oromt challenging long-time hopefuls, with Barlow and Howald advancing from Philadelphia to join the chase.

Pineaus Aden Bestoto Collett Providence, Jr Aromen Gary Gyer New York Tire Tai Franans St Meloy Tagson Pretland Oallery Lonike Tardyes Vannselawn Ohio Formace North Kuulwuad Mine Crees Mre Howald Barlow Anil

St Mary's Academy Netters Play Friday

St Marys Academy netters scheduled to compete Friday as part of a conference series. Details on opponents and venue unclear due to damaged text but appears to involve a local women’s tennis matchup with other regional colleges.

ST. Mary's Academy Netters

Girls Organize Indoor Ball Circuit Formation Unveiled

Supervisor Jodie McCarley announces a girls indoor ball circuit at Ligne Field with teams from Avenue High Uravkenridse Westmoorlant College and Alani Heights High. First round dates include Main vs Westmoorland April 16 and Brackenridge vs Alan Heights April 10, followed by Brackenridge vs Westmoorland April 17 and others through May 8.

Aenilane Aida Ieisne Hing Jodie McCarley Ligne Field Pour Téume Avenue High Uravkenridse Westmoorlant College Alani Heights High Main Westmoorland Brackenidge Alan Heights Mist Adamu Heights Brackenridge

Exhibitions and matchups across cities and teams

Sports schedule snippet lists exhibitions and upcoming games with teams from Tulsa Omaha Memphis New York Chicago Philadelphia and more. It notes venues and matchups including Atlanta Brooklyn Cincinnati Cleveland and Philadelphia, highlighting a busy slate of non league exhibitions and city contests.

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Mike Mtigue vs Emanuel Mike Mtigue in New York bout

An obscure boxing note from New York outlines a match between Mike Mtigue and Emanuel Mike Mtigue with reference to opponents and venues, mentioning weight considerations and possible round plans. The fragment hints at a Pacific Coast League context and scores or participant lines involving teams or locations like Oakland and Los Angeles.

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