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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1928

Page

19

Walker Agrees to Risk Middleweight Title Bout on July 1

Mickey Walker, reigning middleweight champion, accepts a ten round title defense against Ace Hudkins set for July 1 at Soldier Field. Ellerized by promoter Jim Mullen, Walker and manager Jack Kearns anticipate a strong gate, with earnings projected above 20000. Walker awaits reinstatement by the commission as part of the deal, while Mullen negotiates further bouts leading toward a possible May 15 non title match in New York.

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Texas League newcomers draw 6 to 3 score review

A compact Texas League report notes a 6 to 3 game result with newcomer teams facing off. Details are partial due to OCR, but the outcome and league context are clear. The item emphasizes debuts and regional play within the 1928 season.

Stanley Cup Play Starts In Montreal Clash

The Stanley Cup best of five series opens with New York Rangers versus Montreal Maroons in Montrea l. Rangers and Maroons ended regular season by eliminating top foes Boston and Montreal respectively. Key players listed for both teams include Johnson, Boucher, Murdock, Chabot for the Rangers and Vennadie t Siebert Dutton Smith Stewart and Woe for the Maroons. The series is expected to be closely contested with experts projecting a full five games.

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P. Trapmen Trophy Offered by Southern Pacific Gun Club

The Southern Pacific Gun Club offers a silver trophy for members to contest based on weekly trap shooting records since the season began. Eligible participants are SP employees only. Despite gusty winds at Willow Springs, members posted solid scores in Wednesdays shoot with many shooters near the 80 target mark.

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Industrials Delay Start Of Local Baseball League

The opening of Spite Clarke's Rodugtvnal Baseball league is postponed to Sunday April 15. Nel Stones and Turotkin Furniture aid Alles Lambertu confirm the other two clubs have not yet submitted short contracts.

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Bartholomew Homers as Tigers Triumph in Final Inning

Bartholomew hit a game ending homer to lift the Jiminex Tip to a 68 3 victory over Noa Spears. Mac Corrisalas added a homer. Movurzh and Boyd pitched for the winners while Cepetit Barber and Clarles toed the rubber for the losers.

Bartholomew Jiminex Noa Spears Mac Corrisalas Movurzh and Boyd Cepetit Barber Clarles Joser

Fight Results From Unclear Event Show Mixed Outcomes

Faint report lists various boxing results with multiple locations and fighters. Names appear garbled. some bouts show knockouts, draws, or decisions, with references to cities like Toledo Cincinnati and Dayton. Notable mentions include Max Schmeling and obscure regional boxers, but many details are unreadable.

Longhorns Face Four Day Texas Tourney Start

Alston April 5 report that the University of Texas team opens a four day trip with games in Dallas and Fort Worth. The Longhorns meet Bert Worth and Texas Christian University in back to back clashes as coach hopes for rebound after a flawed San Antonio trip.

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April 17 Opening Date For Waco Golf Meet

An April 11 debate date for the Spring Take country elit invitation golf tournament sets the stage for a four day event. About 1k players are expected to compete as Kan Autena golfers plan to enter numbers and stakes are high at the Waco venue.

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Ambiguous Exposition Card Mix Teases 1900s Games

A garbled fairground style listing shows scattered city names, teams, and matchups including Cleveland Detroit Dallas Louisville Chicago New York Philadelphia but readable facts are sparse. It appears to foreshadow sports exhibitions with multiple city pairings and players such as Towle and Clemens though details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Mrs Hunter Leads Brackenridge Park Women Golf Field

Mrs Charley Hunter shot 100 over the second eighteen with a total 200 strokes to lead the women's qualifying round at Brackenridge Park. Nell Young drops to second with 200 after a 104 in Wednesday's final round. Slater close behind. Mrs I B Ingalls and Mrs Alive Lally falter as wind hampers scoring. Tagulls reaches 112 for 212.

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Old Gold Cigarette Wins Blind Taste Test

In a blindfolded test with coffee between samples, Mr. Benda chose cigarette number four as the preferred smoke, identifying it as Old Gold for its delicate aroma and rich flavor with no sting or burn.

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