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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1928
Page
21
Joie McCarrey plans a city youth sports program at San Antonio’s municipal park, featuring croquet and bicycle polo. The event, starting next week, targets under 17s with about forty entries, followed by a bicycle polo tournament after croquet.
By ED FRAYNE Universal Refvice New York April 12. A puzzled observer questions whether Jack Dempsey truly retires after a tense exchange with a Pennsylvania delegation. Dempsey denies definite plans to quit and recalls past fights, saying he might not fight again for a low payday.
New York April 12. Labor and sports groups unite for a mammoth athletic carnival in the city. Labor Da Atog meeting at Town Hall approves a program for organized labor members to compete in various fields. A national sports program by labor is contemplated if the plan succeeds. Matthew Woll presided. attendees included Ferris Dickie Pangborn and Colonel Breckinridge of major sports bodies.
Boxing results list several bouts with mixed results across cities. Notable entries include Jack Smith of New York drawing with Wietra Curri of Italy and Tiny Roebuck of Kansas City drawing with Sid Perrin of Chapel Hill. Also listed are Ray Balin defeating another fighter in Indianapolis and Paris-Spider Padner winning by knockout in Europe.
Three top javelin throwers from the Southwest Conference are set to lead a key event in a triangular track meet among the University of Texas Southern Methodist University and Baylor University. UT captain CU Smith aims near 160 feet, SMU’s Herman surpasses that, and Baylor’s Loone reaches around 160 feet. The event gathers strong contenders from the three programs in Austin.
New York reporters debate if the boxing great has truly retired or merely planned a comeback. Witnesses note Dempsey’s health may affect public life, while managers and friends discuss possible exhibition plans and future appearances.
An ambitious plan proposes a nine course golf complex across Vermont. The project aims to connect two towns with a nine hole design at each course and includes a cross county route. Local officials and developers discuss funding and impact on regional recreation.
Dallas releases pitcher Raed Treve and catcher Dee Liggett after purchase from 1927 roster. Speck Comstock sent to Akron farm by Texan League officials, reducing squad to twenty four. remaining players must cut to twenty by May 20. Paddock invited to Penn relay carnival April 27 28 and plans to work out at Franklin Field May 1. decision on relays likely then.
The speaker describes a test with blindfolds and witnesses watching as they puff a cigarette and drink coffee. They claim to savor coffee and identify a favorite brand, but confess they did not pick the old brand, choosing a cigarette that followed a different result.
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