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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1928
Page
10
A garbled reminiscence traces Billy Murphy of Australia and his era. It recounts Murphy’s life from Auckland in 1868 toward a career in America, detailing featherweight bouts and notable opponents like Ike Weir and Griffin. The piece blends memory with partial names and events, presenting a nostalgic snapshot of early boxing lore.
Report from Drackeneldge Park on January 27 details Al Espinosa and other young amateurs entering the exhibition open championship. Notable entrants include Jol J. Rink and Joe Hyun, with a reorganized golf association planning a meeting at the Union Hotel to finalize the event schedule.
Lencho and Pancho are matched up again with Kil Vanuho and Kid Lencho as tentative opponents. Jilin Montex could act as the referee or promoter. Pancho vows seriousness this time and hopes a win over Senebo will push pugilism forward.
Frank Titterton captured the national senior ten mile running championship at McConbs Dam, covering the distance in 65 minutes 4.45 seconds. Notables present included L. Osguri of Detroit, Arthur Gareth of New York University, and Jimmie Hemann of Darvheates Mars City, with other top finishers listed.
Yanks defeated the Giants amid a late decisive finish as Prichner’s placement kick secured the city title after Gibby Welty’s long pass. Also reports from Pilot’s Park show Irena Neiman winning a major trapshooting event for Winnebago, with Wesleyan five toppling Prospeel Giltenn 33 18 on Friday.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions trials, lawyers, and various names. References a court, bank, and incidents across locations with scattered, imperfect names. No coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the readable portion.
Dick Heinare and Insurore tie for first after beating The Seamit Beauties as The Thraitiil Contractors set a new high team mark with 3639. Ernest Temile leads in second place high average while Thrallkill ties for Rememara of the week with a 237. Lively league action includes mentions of Wretty, Kobly, and Temple with various scores and averages across teams.
A featured selection lists fifteen top Dixie football players chosen by a committee from various colleges including Alabama Florida and Vanderbilt. Names such as Brehen Vander Hilt Hagler and others appear with affiliations noted, reflecting a year end composite list announced in a regional newspaper.
Ernest Brown defeated Maj. Tr. Haynes 2 and 1 to win the Negley cup at San Antonio Country Club. Semifinals set for Monday afternoon with O G Cade and Wil Muhler, plus 9 best ball of 66 by Tom Lally and Archie Gurgfler in Brackenridge Park action.
The Hillmen routed the Mustang squad 26 to 0 on Sunthys afternoon at Lions Field. Abshire scored twice in the first quarter and another after a 20 yard pass, with Dabbia Menard adding a third and Girchbeck catching a touchdown pass for the winners. Substitute players listed include Muktange Haore and Willis among others.
Fragmentary report lists names such as Barke Bale coach HL and CW Conant with Kuuens Aeglea context. Mentions Dee Ludlawnat Joneery and Brynk Frexmann with Ed Sky england amid unspecified Friday events. No clear outcomes or locations provided.
Reporters traced Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne sightings in South Bend linger with rumors. Dozens of fans and officials sought him at a hotel room 812 while blank reports followed. The International News Service found no solid sighting and noted Rockne was reportedly at home smoking.
Utilities, bolstered by Wub Friery and the St. Mack's Public Service Company, defend their position against the Catholic Community Center team in a City League basketball double header at Fort Sam Nfoustou. The Missouri-Pacific five meets St. Mack's in the other game as the trio of matches begins.
In a high scoring intermediate Teague Football game near Sunday, the San Pedro Cubs defeated Woodlawn Engler for lead standings. Key plays included a long pass to Dixon for a first down and a late scoring drive by Dixuny, while DeMecvitt and a block on a kickoff helped the Tigers gain a brief edge before Dixon sealed the game with a dash across the goal line.
Kansas City dispatch notes a heavy nine game week before Christmas across the Big Six and Missouri Valley with all eleven schools in action. Key matches include Kansas vs Washington University Topeka Grinnell vs Penn and Missouri Valley ties in neutral and regional sites with Nebraska Iowa State and Kansas squads in schedule fragments.
The Elks schedule a home game at Schreiner Gym against Texas University of Austin, with the December 29 or 31 date in question. Brooklyn leads league. Havanna cagers, Maran Voohteur and Georgia Miliney Academy post notable results in recent play.
In Sacramento Dee Armour wins the 2500 yen tournament, earning $750 in prize money. Johnny Golden of New Jersey leads with 286 in the final round, while Marty Cotton of London takes third after a strong finish. Harton Smith of Jopin and Eddie Lova of Paewdem each get $150 for their efforts. Dawson of Chicago claims the amateur prize with 210 total.
Endrick Star led St. Mary's Tigers to a 6 6 tie with Urguks Field Maroons in a tight Sunday clash at Tengas Park. Kendrick, Maye, and Tandon starred for the Tigers while Jonse and Kendrick produced key plays. injuries and a late fumble tempered the dramatic finish.
The Brooks Memorial girls defeated Bt. John's 37 to 9 on Sormoyle court to win the five game series. They advance to play Beacon Hill in the first of a three game set Tuesday. Brooks stars include Holfenbach Fluth forwards and Meinhardt Laekenbach Meinhardt centers, with Husman and Hildwar subs.
Apecia Eagles and Tuesday Night Thich open at 7 pm at Turner Tinto. Pros pect Hill faces Sau Wornanda Owls in the second game in the Intermediite basket tll league.
Golf headlines from Hyinons seventh annual tourney report Levinson defeating C G Wheat seven up on the Brackenridnark course to claim the championship. Wheat was one hole behind at the eighteenth but could not catch Levinson’s pace as morning and afternoon rounds split. Ahrens beat Smith Kirby in the final of the third flight while Engar OQuinn and A C Rape postponed a schedule match to Sunday.
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