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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1928

Page

8

Marathon Walker Dispute Clouds San Antonio Route

Report of the 20 mile endurance race from San Antonio to Corpus Christi shows Joe Bradley Murial Williams and R A Babcock attempting the distance. Williams allegedly rode portions, Bradley and Houston deny, affidavits sought, tests of endurance continue amid exhaustion and accusations of foul play.

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Bears Hopeful For Monday Pitching Tilt In Series

Gilbert Grimes drives in five runs as the Bears win lifting spirits for a Monday start by Ren Villere in Waco. Gibby plans to start Link Tiviere in the Dowagiac series opener with a midweek trip before a northern swing that ends in March.

Mariieee Abrams Gillison Stoh Netson Mevaenves Ward Sory Sundas Tegene Borner Tiviere Cuba Ayil Viviere Tike Ie Kimt Lee Ents Bonday Aberlsim Waco Corms Bruins Adair Grimes Philbin Tive Bears Tia Slo Tieuglin Antonin

Picked to Repeat State Volleyball Victory

San Antonio M C A volleyball squad, likely to defend title, has qualified to represent the city in the state tournament to be held April 28 in Dallas. Key players include Abe Yeager Cuthbert Bullitt Coulter Timpson Walter and teammates Bergstrom Bumbaugh Kirby Lipoff Young.

San Antonio Dallas Abe Yeager Cuthbert (Gooch) Bullitt Coulter Timpson Walter Bergstrom Howard Pants Bumbaugh Gene Kirby Max Lipoff Dave Chesty

Pennant Chasers and Regional Scores Reported

Fragmented sports roundup lists results from multiple games with Beaumont, Shreveport, Dallas, Ban Antonio, Chicago, and other teams. Recurrent scores include Beaumont 2.2 to 9, Shreveport 8, Valles 8, Wishlia Falls 2, Fark Woerwa 9, and Monfay 9, with venues in Fort Wan and Enrarepors.

Adting Clut Ban Antonio Hoaaslon Beaumont Yure Werlp Wieira Enrarepors

Ambiguous Baseball Results Prompt Local Notes

Fragmented OCR sports notes show teams, players, and scores garbled across lines. Names like New York Chicago Washington appear loosely, with references to matches and dates unreadable. The item resembles a brief score roundup with many unreadable fragments and misordered tokens.

Emanuel and Mntigue Boxed in Unclear Report

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Emanuel and Mntigue involved in a boxed scene or incident. The readable fragments include scattered names, terms, and stray letters without coherent context or verifiable details.

Pyles Racers Tramp in Rain

Reported from a soggy track, Pyles Racers overwhelmed rivals as rain dampened hopes in the meet. Key figures and teams are listed with scattered details, reflecting a chaotic page from the Saturday sports section.

Tunney’s Back in East Set for Action

New York April reports Gene Tunney is back in training for a weight title defence against the rival challenger. He plans light workouts in New York as camp is organized before a date in the near future.

Tunney New York Gene Towner Athens Theehan Tan Mayo Soul

Walton League Director Wheatley Details

The document references Wheatley as director of the Walton League in Omaha and mentions advisory notes about leadership, meetings, and pay. It describes appointment, duties, and potential changes to wording in a formal context, with emphasis on governance and legal oversight.

Wheatley Walton League

Colonels Sell Rosenthal to Chattanooga

In a surprising deal, Rosenthal moves from the Lovisville Colonels to the Chattanooga Colonels. Terms referenced involve a three week window and a figure around 2500, with details unclear due to damaged text. The move marks a notable shift in the teams' rosters and competitive outlook.

Rosenthal Chattanooga

Terris and Flowers Set to Clash on June 6

Readout notes Ter ris and Flowers will fight on June 6 as a major bout arrangement from New York venues cites contenders and signing details. The report mentions Haney Mare dels High, Diane Miec Burnin, and Trae Mlnnsorn among others, with weight classes and matchup chatter shaping the card.

Persie Oragha

McCarthy and Zivic Clash in Chicago Bout

In Chicago, rival welterweights McCarthy and Zivic prepare for a tense showdown. The bout centers on tactical exchanges, with both fighters promising a high‑pressure attack while observers anticipate a decisive result in a crowded arena.

Roebuck Eyeing Heavyweight Scene After Chicago Bout

A wild account traces Roebuck’s rise from Indian School wrestling in Kansas to boxing. Promoters see him as a future heavyweight force and plan a Chicago Colosseum matchup with Otto von Podis as a test of his chin and power. His early life includes boxing enthusiasm and a growing reputation entering the Colosseum biannual.

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Big Ten Baseball Race Heats Up This Week

The Big Ten baseball race accelerates with schedules heavy this week as all teams prepare for at least one game. Two winless squads Tatiana and Mich ixay clash tomorrow in a key early-season test at Moainiggtot, while favorites like Lavron and Mork seek early dominance.

Heigagd Ayr Big Ten Tatiana Michixay Moainiggtot

Reech Holds New Speed Record at Daytona Beach

Ray Reech drove the Triplex Special to an official 201.667 mph average, breaking Captain Campbell's earth speed mark. After a faulty instrument delay and a near miss, the American teenager celebrated as the machine roared past the finish for a historic record in a gusty wind.

Daytonia Beach Ray Reech Wera Malcolm Campbell Huglishman Ah. M. White Odlin Vorter American Automobile Association Driece

Latzo and Marullo In Light Heavy Go

Latzo and Marullo prepare for a ten round light heavyweight bout tonight in New York. Pete Latzo, former welterweight champion, faces veteran Conny Tare in a marquee clash. Arrests guard ticket scalpers in Chicago as officials crack down on price gouging.

Latzo and Marullo Uy International Nova Service NW York Pete Lat Ao Cubes Liv Bow Kony Tare Orleana Bet Ory

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