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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1928

Page

5

Two Recent Winners Clash in City Boxing Card

In a night of bouts at Jack Shelton arena South Alabama Street Rais, Kid Thug fought in a 100 pound bout at 3 o clock while Lavehewn completed a ten round win for Mox ite City against Kid Proehe. Pancho defeated Chick Cisnerim by a wide margin in Fort Jam Houston. Ruiz failed to meet 130 pound limits as Pancho’s knockouts were not discounted. Promoter Shelton plans a Pancho Ruiz rematch with a 116 bout to follow, and Babe Avizwendi signs Kid Aisms for a return.

Kid Thug Orleg Dermodemesty Lavehewn Kid Jack Shelton South Alama Etreet Fort Jam Houston Huiz Pancho Panchos Ruiz Shelton Hae Babe Avizwendi Sud Kid Aisms

Saturday Lane Opens Amateur Bestball League Play

Saturday Lane opens the amateur bestball league at Parbs Jerome stadium, formerly Morales field, near the Frio. The Flames start at 3 30 PM with umpire Denmore and parish park game official Bilis on duty. Public Services and Hurlindils postponed until Marlandele texmy remined.

Togates Pmateur Elke Play Company Parbs -Jeerue Morales Field Frio Media Sac Antobio Air Intermediate At. Public Bervice Deid Boukan John X- Webbr Eid Denmore Bilis Zirkel Monumental Works Eile Thie League Wie Schulte

Athletes Face Big Week In Aggieland

Texas A&M faces a heavy week in College Station with ten events and two basketball games. Coach Frank Anderson’s track squad opened with a win over the Longhorns, highlighted by Kennedy and Dick as top hurdlers, plus strong relay performances as Aggies dominate distance and sprint events at the Texas relay carnival.

Aggieland College Station Ter Texas Aggie Myle Field Aggie Elnds SM. U. Mustangs Moudez Bob Counteyman Feidey

Texas U Ragketeers Smother Grinnell Avatin Cup

Texas university tennis team dominates Grinnell in a lopsided match claiming the American Cup. Wilmer Hane leads with decisive serves as the squad secures a clean win on home courts.

Texas U. Ragketeers Grinnell Avatin Aji Doante Vabretier UN Capital Wilmer Hane Mesler Ean University of Rap Tennis Witney Sia Ridey Wiwell College

Amateurs Clash In Rival Programs At Bun Vedro Park

A noisy Friday night featured rival amateur programs with multiple bouts at Bun Vedro Park. Key results included Velaney defeating Floyd in a decisive four rounder, Gourley delivering strong showing, and Weluney defending his title with a knockout.

Austin Polo Team Triumphs In Practice

Austin's strong polo team won 7 to 6 in a practice match and prepared for the Houston invitation tournament set for April 2 at George Millar's polo field on West White Road. The same teams were scheduled to clash Sunday at Harbor Field at 1 o'clock as the game date approached.

Austin Houston George Millar Bolo W. W. White Road Harbord Feld

Central Aviotic Club Plans Sunday Meet and Trip

Central Aviotic boys meet early Sunday morning at the club rooms on Soule Mountain street to be loaded into cars for a trip to La Compbelleon for a Sunday afternoon game. Members and officers organize rides and contact details are listed for coordination.

Central A.C Central Aviotic Chub Hasebush Asiuo Oelock Soule Manauitn Street la Compbelleon Almager Gssu-W

Richmond and Norfolk Face Striking Seventh In Virginia League

A confused late game between Richmond and Norfolk in the Virginia league unfolds with disputed calls at the end of the seventh and a tied score. The narrative hints at a frame-up style controversy as the clubs exchange late scoring.

Richmui Norfolk Virginia Leagus

Hy and H Coffee Giants Clash in Castroville

A scrambled sports brief notes Hy and H Coffee Giants heading to Castroville to face Gastravitly Tadiaga Huns Mternum. Manager Wane leads the team with fifteen mento Cas roville in a tense opening water event.

Hy & H. Coffee Giants Castroville Calloe Glanty Auve Joiney Tie City Mimoy Teagan Lintela Iran Tadiaga Huns Mternum Attorlle Mento Casroville

Corrupted OCR Item From Pops NY Death Report

Fragmentary OCR text references a death and a person named William A. Woody with unclear details. The readable portion suggests a report on a fatal incident and an inquiry into corresponding experiences, but specifics are lost in garbled wording.

Defeats Propel Skipper Harris to Early Season Sore

Washington notes recount a tumultuous start to the 1923 season as the Giants cripple the Senators through six straight defeats. Manager Backy faces scrutiny after a rough trip to Washington and Norfolk, while team plans and lineups for opening games begin to take shape.

Washington New York Giants Waatingon Senators Backy This Jon Hin Gang Alt Waxheington Norfolk

Eagle Publishers Defeat Alamo Bank in Behind Comeback

The Eagle Publishers rallied from a slow start to topple the Alamo National Bank 17 to 6 on a gray Priday afternoon. Gryder homered and doubled, Michel and Wieder also drove in runs as the Eagles seized control late.

Herncus Wagle Alamo National Bank Gryder Michel Wieder Tain

Mullen Awarded Permit for Soldier Field Show

The state boxing commission issued a permit allowing Mullen to conduct a boxing event at Soldier Field on July 10. Mickey Walker agreed to defend his middleweight title against an opponent likely Ace Midtsine. Walker plans a pair of exhibitions before July. Finits and other results from April are noted in the Interneghite meeting updates, with Lipponen and Laitinen earning top spots.

Mullen Soldier Field Gascaro Nhe Dim Mullen Conmuel Uly 10 Uin Alge Mickey Walker Nebraska

Wankel Trdninx Defeats Werlevan in Dual Meet

In a Friday afternoon dual track meet at Cameron Mo the Wankel Trdlnnx defeated Nise aoarl Werlevan BO to 4.

Haskell Trotans Tawranghe Wankel Nise Aoarl Werlevan Cameron Efternoon

Carmen Play Comfort Nine Play Comfort Nine

A garbled report notes an event involving Carmen and Comfort Nine. It mentions a union, a street railway, and a team headed to Confort Sindy with a cane and unclear details. Names and places are obscured, but the item implies a scheduled action or contest.

Union Dearhorn Wil Ausabal Confort Sindy Isruuchus

Sandlotters Name Cities for Series

Fragmented report outlines a national tournament series with teams from Detroit and Alera, listing planned host sites and dates. It references a federation session to determine entries and locations for the September tournament, with unclear specifics due to OCR corruption.

Stringham Boxer Dies in Gymnasium Incident

Wai April 2 stringham boxer 85 dies in gymnasium mat incident. Unclear details show a foray underway with tentative scheduling for a home boxing event. Local authorities investigate cause and note no further information at this time.

Stringham Wai Tesa Stringhimn Ino Lake Vale Wiloroua Uaa Jomiley

Women golfers named as reps for Winston match

The article lists Mrs Young and Mrs Hunter from Houston as official representatives of the Marginal Wors in the Sys Women’s Golf Association event to be held in Winston starting April 17. It notes Brackenridge players and others, with scores from the qualifying rounds and final round details for several competitors.

Young Charles Bunter Winston Anvil San Aglogin Atin Young Waa Sts Alvolion Mor Vunuig Lintown Tagalls Lally

Squadron 43 Streak Ends After Narrow Loss

A garbled recap shows Squadron 43 ending an eight game winning streak with a defeat by an unnamed opponent. The chaotic report mentions late innings, homer by MicKioney, and several miswritten player names and actions.

POST LAUNDRYMEN TO PLAY AVIATORS

The fragmentary note mentions a match or event involving the Laundrymen and the Aviators, with names and places obscured. It references a hill, a bank, and a Sunday attorney figure in a garbled historical sports setting.

Runners Close Up On Race Leader in Tight Finish

International Howe sersier, GROOM, Hex, April TC recounts a dramatic race led by low-mileage sprinter Sunnilued with key contenders Delmvit Nig, Foby-Sale, and Wanttinen pressing hard. Finish timing shows Apdrion Paya clocking fastest split, while Wanttinen climbs to near the top as Dim and Wanki nnn shuffle positions.

Howe Sersier Groom Hex TC. G Cros Countey Uyle Crauny Low Angeles Folluyere Via Seconile Foby-Sale New Jersey Pina I Tameshouy Phillis Granville Huwilion Cilio Wanttinen Uopo New York Burnei Amaeius Givom Wanttinen Walter Dim Wanki

Hagen to Play Golf in Paris

Widler Hagen will go to Paris to play in an exhibition event on May 1 with Aubrey Boomer and others. He will meet Archie Competog in Paris and London before retiring to des cauytey on June 16.

Exhibition results from scattered 1890s games and venues

A fragmented roundup lists exhibitions and scores across cities like Charlotte New York Philadelphia Dallas Louisville Chicago and Kansas City. It notes matchups such as Washington New York and Chicago versus various opponents with uncertain outcomes and multiple venue references.

Touston Rochester

Coleman Prep For League Ball In Big City Race

A district election cycle unfolds in April as Coleman prepares for a league ball. Key figures include newly elected mayor and vice president as candidates tout plans. A countywide contest for Tilting Ware features prize money and a vocal campaign, with public interest rising.

Coleman West al Colon Tom Bande Tiirestars Wenn Mel Wathey BR. Warren Ea Ws Wallace He Anekron Jack Dorkins Georgy Toles D. Th Anadsress Vilar Manning Cheena Mondereau Ad Ab Xen Son Licket

Travis Park Five Battle Calvary In City League Clash

The Travis Park Five face Calvary in a tense city league game set to start Saturday at City Yo Mi Oe Court. The two teams, buoyed by recent form, seek a pivotal series opener as fans expect a competitive matchup and clear standings impact.

Travis Pack CalVary Rapitat

New Yale Grandstand Seats 12000 Fans at Open

The new Yale Grandstand will seat 12 000 fans when the season opens. It replaces old wooden bleachers and will cost the association money to maintain. The Yale baseball field remains unchanged aside from the new seating structure.

YALE Newhaven. Com Xam Vuln Tacvard Otner

Myrra Contender in Olympic Marathon

Myrra of the Man pra anise Olympic club, outstanding contender for a prize in the 26 mile marathon. Te article notes future events and mentions followers and associates connected to Olympic preparation.

Myrra LAW Iiancleco Ady Myria Praanise Olympic Clnh Loday Uy West United States Inavnew Gonad Cape Ture San Angeles

Steer and Farmer Lead In Dual Wins In Conference Play

In a swing of Southwestern Conference action, Steer and Farmer both delivered wins. Aggies toppled Owls 7 in a seven run seventh inning comeback, while Baylor defeated Texas Tech 14 to 1 in Waco. Pitching by Miller and Dobbs faced tough batting from San Antonio.

Langhurst Billy Disel Southern Metrodict University Mustangs Salles aAgnies Jew Owls College Sta Torghorns Aereew Mitas Miller San Antonio Dobbs BM U Nona Loughorin Owls Pit Ables Y. Smith Rico

Cuban Star Teams Overtake San Antonio Schedule

San Antonio swells with Cuban league teams as the All-Star Cuban Stars travel to face Southern Pacific Run and Aztecs in a weekend series at Gilbert Field and Van Dyle Stadium. The Stars seek redemption after recent wins. Aztecs ride a five game streak into the matchups.

San Antonio Iba Tren Eluby Elaine Egiance Trupivel Tele Gerles Apni-Pro Teume Girtfield Fleet i WW A. Mu Aztecs van Dyele Stadium Afiovagon Aupene

California Varsity Outrows Washington in Regatta

California Bears defended the home course to beat the University of Washington in the lower fifth annual regatta. Washington won the freshmen and junior varsity divisions, while California took the senior varsity title by several lengths. The race featured a dramatic early surge by California and sets up preparation for the four mile intercollegiate regatta at the Puget Sound venue.

Seattla Wasi Ayeil Vanferenen Revi California Washingley

Hoppe Wins Third Straight In 31-Cushion Match

In Chicago April play, Willie Hoppe defeated Len Kenney 28 to 18 to extend his perfect start in the 31-cushion billiards championship tournament. Johnny Taston and Voore remain undefeated, while Augie Blockhofer toppled Allen Malt. Other results include Rebelt down Wealan, and Coplius beating Lookabungh as action continues.

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