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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1928

Page

7

California Banks on Punting to Upset Tech

California plans a punting heavy game against Texas Grid Stars Saturday in a bid to upset Tech. Western backfield star Francisco and Olympic talent Kaen join forces to bolster the attack while California seeks a decisive edge at the Siiford University stadium.

California BANKS TECH Texas Grid Prancisco Dev Morton Kaen University of Soilleed California Talen Sam Francisco Olympic Ime Bern West Ham Mavune Centhee Elon Bere Torawerenie Eau Kacy Orin Uollingherry Siiford University Statium

Ambiguous college football clash muddled by garbled text

The report blends chaotic lines about Caltech and Virginia Tech football action with unclear player names and outcomes. Key figures such as coaches and teams are difficult to identify, but references to a Tuesday game, home travel plans, and postgame or pregame notes hint at a forthcoming matchup and defensive efforts.

Ton Tunney Eyes Rematch in Heavyweight History

A long, tangled piece argues that Gene Tunney may return to boxing for a heavyweight title fight era tally. Mentions Dempsey and various challengers, with speculative notes on potential matchups and era implications.

Blue Streaks Beat Dallas in Ice Hockey Duel

The Mine Streaks from San Antonio defeated the Dallas Toe Kings 2 to 1 last night in the opening game of a three game series. Bill Cannon scored the lone goal for Dallas in the first period.

Krowle Y ‘Pocnson Tack Smith Strraks Kan Antonio Dallas Toe Kings Twe Bill Cannon Toad Peri

Willie Hoppe Passes Up Balkline Tourney

The text reports Willie Hoppe withdrawing from the balkline billiards tournament. It notes his past performance placing second and missing the invitation to the next stage, with references to other players and the event’s structure.

Willie Hoppe

Yale and Chicago Contest Arranged

Janae Negn Barttee participates in a contest arrangement linking Yale and Chicago. Details are unclear from the fragment but indicate a scheduled event with institutional involvement and a calendar placement. Further information on participants, dates, and venues is not provided in the readable text.

Eastern cage fives beaten by early upsets

New York December report notes a rough start to the basketball season with several major teams suffering losses in December and January. Upsets include Penn State, Princeton, Cornell, and Columbia among others, breaking unblemished records.

New York Dee Inter Tollsi Bax University of Pennsylvania Princeton Dickinson Cornell Hochester Columbia Acmy York University Cale Ly Providence Punthirs St Vhomas Aml Penn Imliann Ghia State Michipny

Lewis Set for $5000 Purse in Boston Wrestling Meet

Boston report notes heavyweight wrestler Lewis to receive a $5000 purse while rival Dion stands to gain $50,000. The item mentions Dynsmile Gust Sonnenbe as a notable American football tackle, with ongoing wrestling buzz surrounding his Maries on the reel.

Boston Ter Strangler Lewis Dion Fortis

Drexel Biddle Counsels Beloved Boxer Before Friday Fight

Philadelphia society figure Anthony J. Drexel Biddle advises his boxer Rene DeVos on strategy for the upcoming bout with Ace Hudkins. DeVos, managed by Biddle, prepares for the Friday night match in a tense city sport scene.

Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Philadelphia Rene DeVos Ace Hudkins

Hudkins-Devos Meeting May Decide New Champ

Reports from Madison Square Garden tonight center on a potential world middleweight championship bout between Hudkins and Devos. With Walker dominant at 160 pounds and recent title shifts in flux, boxing fans await a decisive outcome that could crown a fresh champion.

Hudkins-Devos Davis Modiyon Square Garden Ans Chia Dauxl Walker Fiekeil Perward Uae AfyLos Wadier Ier Dierely Waller i Walker Jil Wasitmis Tad Geal Shah Hanns Imaud Saaangel Tub Id Wales Devas Hatin Weal Niger

Mrs Young's Net 91 Best Sports Update

Fragmented OCR text references Mrs Young and a holiday event with mentions of honors and a weekly bulletin. Readable bits suggest a school or community update on awards, activities, and a holiday schedule with dates like the 7th. Names and places are unclear. content reads as local notes.

Gardens Tigers Invade Bracketville In Tentative Meet

Disjointed field notes describe Gardens Tigers entering Bracketville with players and positions listed in uncertain terms. Mentions include names like Kurt Clark and May Lambrecht with vague references to guards and tackles, reflecting a garbled team roster and game plan.

Hudkins DeVos Scrapbook of Action in Boxing Showdown

New York report from Fingerdeant Tast cites Hudkins and DeVos preparing for a middleweight bout in Madison Square Garden. The card features Mickey Waller and others with bets on who wins, as Hudkins pursues knockout style wins while DeVos pressures with slugging. Weight issues and final workouts discussed.

New York Elrirt-Fromty Malisey Square Garden Ace Hiichkine Nebenska Tony Deves Helgina Hie Bo Mickey Waller Alker Rick Te Linke

Fort Worth Gridders Face Southern California in Drill Showdown

Fort Worth's football squad and Southern California contenders completed training ahead of a potential clash. Fort Worth toiled as a cohesive unit while California, recruiting from prep programs, seeks team harmony before any scheduled encounter.

Los Anghles U— Fort Worth High California Iep Selivel Allatare Hexans Iano

Local Pugs Keep Busy in Other Towns

Pugilist activity spills beyond home area as promoters report rising cash and crowd interest. In Corpus Christi a Wednesday card features Kit Gilbert and JSS Poole headlining, with several knockouts and round battles noted among rising contenders. Locally, Pobla Ake Fuvlro, Kid Rennie, and others entertain fans with a six round set while plans for further shows emerge as trainers group talent.

Tlhwanda Ake Fuvlro Kid Rennie Uniden Ceiegn ABC Pine al Kin Zavaia Kid Leaward Calaten Mike Winnie Howe Calarin

Beacon Hill Team Faces St John’s in Friday Night Tilt

Teen group reports Vic Femisinn Navketeers from the Teen POM prepare to clash with St John’s Bibliovare at Mt Folina clan arena Friday night with both sides aiming for advantage.

Beacon Hill ST. John's Vic Femisinn St. Ohne Bibliovare Mt Folina Enener

Six Teams One Coach It Worked

In a quirky junior playgroup scene six teams under one coach completed a season, each with distinct scoring sets and weekly club sessions. The event ended with a victory by a team named Wouldown Madhens over opponents as coaches and organizers facilitated games and officiated play.

Axixens Vity Fouthatt Tengur Io Suilivan Pitthon Virion Vic Schulte Uae

AGGIES OF S A CONGRATULATE NEBRASKA

The Texas A&M alumni group expresses congratulations to Coach D X Bible and to the University of Nebraska as Bible departs A M C for Nebraska to take charge of football at the latter. President Stein notes regret over Bible leaving and praises his work. Toho Swope will send congratulatory letters to Bible and Nebraska officials.

Sin Antonios A. & Sr Texas Agricultural Aint Mechanical College D. X. Bible University of Nebraska Long Tan Arctica Geidirowelivitien Nest Neavan Dating Stein Thiesdag Bible A. & M. ‘College Atv. Stein Nebraska

Eagle Pass hunting season draws crowds and chaos

Hunters from across the nation descend on Eagle Pass county as the season peaks. Reports describe crowded scenes near businesses and roads with many large bucks carried on fenders. A separate note mentions William G. Bownes of Pittarreh earning a medal in a 61st round elimination at the Pinehurst midwinter tournament.

Eagle Pass Pinengrss N.C N. Tewith Reope Philadelphia Willian G. Bownes Pittarreh Swork RE

Southwest Addition in Worth Texas Sets Football Tilt

The article reports a coming football game between an all star team from the Southwest Conference and a non-conference selection, with two teams preparing for a New Year’s Day showcase in Worth, Texas. It mentions coaches Turner, Jechesa, and Elmer Liplines, plus players from Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Missouri, and notes a two-hour morning practice as part of extended training for the event.

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