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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1928

Page

17

Detective To See Hagen Is on Time

The manager of Waller Hagen hired the largest private detective in London to oversee the American golfer. The guard will ensure Hagen arrives at Moor Park golf course on time for a special matinee match. The detective plans a 4 a.m. start to keep Hagen from missing the event and will monitor him from 4 a.m. on, following Hagen’s solitary practice session reported earlier.

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Burns Fights Despite Bad Eye in Port Clark Card

San Antonio middleweight Chuck Burns, seriously hindered by a damaged right eye, fights Duony Krispiro in the mining event of Friday night’s Port Clark card. Earlier notes recap Burns’s tough bout with Jim Dean in Oklahoma City, where a deep eye gash caused a hard-fought decision, and Burns will depart for Fort Clark Friday with Bob Warren.

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Soccer Board Sparks Protest Over Olympic Selections

Chicago report notes discontent in several football bodies over United States Olympic selections and fund support. Officials accuse eastern leaders of high handed tactics and unfair member picks. Cummings, former national treasurer, resigns amid turmoil and a vote to halt further Olympic funding. Thornhill to Rochester for knee surgery after 1928 season injury.

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Major Leaders In National League Baseball Debut

The report lists players like Meith Ni Be HOUnsts and Friedty Cardinale among top performers. It cites teams and positions with names such as Cubs Tigers Cards and various outfielders and infielders. The scoring line notes runs, home runs, and stolen bases across the league with players like Sewell Meusel Yanheer and others contributing.

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Heavyweight Show Sparks Thursday Boxing Card

Promoters promise a near record crowd for the Thursday bout night at the post auditorium as Tim Sigman of Barberton, Ohio, weighs in at six six and 211 pounds to face 205 pounder League. Sigman, a former Navy champ, is known for constant pressure and power, while League claims major speed and a tough knockout wallop. The undercard features Hobby Tackken vs Pedro Guerrero and a strong supporting lineup, aiming to shake the arena with hard shots and quick action.

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Jack League to Box Jim Signian at Army Post Show

San Antonio firefighter and heavyweight Jack League faces Ohioan Jim Signian in a Thursday night army post boxing bout. League, known for tough fights, plans a warmer evening with the crowd expected to witness a hard fought clash.

Jack League Army Post Jim Signian

Texas League Box Scores Feature Boxing Odds And Bout Lineups

Fragmented OCR notes describe box score style boxing events, referencing fighters Guerrero King Spence and Wiehle. Mentions bout history, contenders, weights, and ring return, with sparse names and unclear structure. Summary captures key names and rough event framing from the damaged text.

Spuds Beat Dallas in Hectic Early Lead Showdown

In a rough showdown the Spuds built an early lead against Dallas and held on for a 2 to 1 victory. Key players include Love driving in two runs and Payne contributing the decisive inning, while Shuman took the win and Wilsher the loss.

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Midland confrontation among local leaders prompts tense result

Fragmentary OCR lists names and figures from a Midland event as participants or officials. Readable items include Anwoloit, WovPen, Goteman, and Coraleann, plus scattered numbers and city references. The fragment hints at a confrontation or competition with multiple entities and locations but lacks clear context or outcome.

Southern Leads By Underdogs In Southern Association

In a tense race among ALibville and Linden Rock, Underdogs surged to top tie after decisive blows. The Bears, Crackers, and Vols posted strong showings as Birmingham and others chased the leaders, piling up early hits and late rallies across a chaotic day of play.

Atlanta Allubile Linde Rock Rutherfold Arkansas

NEW SKIPPERS IN THREE EYE THREE EYE CHICAGO BASEBALL OPENER

The twenty seventh Three Eye league season opens with new managers and players in most clubs. Quincy plays Bloomington in the opener while Terre Haute Evansville and Peoria Quawille start pennant races under fresh leadership. Walham Campbell remains at Bloomington’s helm as Ranville, IT champions, project a repeat season with a revised lineup.

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Black Boxers Have Rough Time of It at Spars Card

The Wednesday boxing card promoter Tim Spars staged saw rough action with Wear eat Levin and Slimi as main event contenders. Swift suffered a broken arm in the third round, while Talila and Dynawile Vina drew after ten rounds. Charles injured a ridge but no disqualification. Bid Rilwards beat White in four, and Wil Retend Yous Bright drew in an undercard bout.

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City Minor League Schedule Announced

A garbled local league notice outlines a minor league schedule with multiple teams and venues. The fragment mentions Sunday games, a 2 PM start, and various team names, but many details are obscured or corrupted. The readable items point to a city league calendar and scheduled doubleheaders and single games across several parks.

Suarcotte High Golf Meet Draws Local and Visiting Rounds

High school golfers from Suarcotte join entrants from Tampa and other towns for a foursome format event. The tournament features teams from North Carolina and Georgia plus local standings, with the eventual winners to be announced after the rounds conclude.

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Dyer Adams Lead In Trap Shooting Event

Dyer and Adams top the field in a trap shooting meet with scores listed. Names such as Marry Wells, Alt, and Curson appear among competitors, with multiple figures including 97 and 72 referenced. The item notes Willow Creek venue and local club activity, concluding with a partial score tally and participant mentions.

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Cleaners Add Four More Ball Players

The team announces four new additions to their roster after Sundays one run defeat. Manager Hill Tissen stated the players will be in uniform at Friday practice at San Pedra. the newcomers are Calder Prank Taylor, Uilsher Bayes Suexer, Outfielder Aon Warrer, and infielder Jor Peche.

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Vance Opens Coleman Club Victory at Season Start

The Coleman Club opened with a 2-1 ten inning win over San Angelo as Viner allowed five hits and Tol Couchniaks shutout the visitors. Midimat defeated Lubbock 4-0 and Abilene beat Haulin 5-1 in other opening games. The scene drew a large crowd as fans looked to the new season.

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Cubs Dejected Over Root’s Repeated Failures

Chicago April 36 The Cubs hope for a National League pennant this season dimmed by Charlie Root’s unreliable pitching. Root struggled in every start, opponents hit him hard, and rough defense behind him added to the woes. Manager Joe McCarthy blamed cold weather and continued to back Root, saying the team will win more games once conditions improve.

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Kayo Victory Highlights Mariner’s Knockout Streak

The report notes LES MARTINER securing a knockout win in a heavyweight bout. It mentions his professional career since turning pro and a string of early career stoppages, alongside brief references to rivals and the venue and date details being unclear due to the fragmented OCR text.

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