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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1928

Page

4

Hadkins V Victory Aims at L A Bout Upset

A historical intercollegiate event near San Francisco draws over 20,000 tickets with Stanford and California listed among favorites. Injuries affect key players, and officials anticipate a near capacity crowd as teams from multiple colleges compete in the annual Mast-Wast intersection meet. Strong names from USC, Stanford, and other schools appear among participants and officials.

San Francisco Focall Fom Binay Weelerera Haing Tom Two du Muri Kuer University Southern California Etar Bright Mezeus California Halfhack Jan Ignmure Ecestan Priglice Steven Quoddy Stanford University Bagerots Minn Frynkian Gibson Min Dien Idaho Luft Stanford Gelley Cort Majors Californis Mob Evans Millikend Harry Mraddocs Pennsrlvans Hel M McCreery Stawford Clare Horner Chicoko Tong Korbel Waeh- Angion Axatommi EB. Esetwool Army Rule Klawae Chicago Tinekerpers

Raskowski and Haycraft Out of Game Injury Report

Raskowski and Haycraft sidelined with injuries for the Fast football squad after reports from Palo Alto. Kenneth Finscraft and Leo Revkowski are also noted as unable to play, with five additional Eastern players reportedly hurt. The team has not issued an official injury update and details remain unclear.

Leo Revkowski Ohio State Tackie Kenneth Finscraft Foobatle Palo Alta

Pro tourney dates picked by New York golf elite

News item notes forthcoming professional tournament dates in New York amid a flurry of phrases about golf leaders, venues, and anticipated championships. The garbled text references Tir Cumbre, Bauta Barbs, and Deen fiend, with uncertain names and places.

New York Elit Bauta Barbs Rt

Six Footers Invade Pittsburgh Card Scene

In a bold intracity clash, six-footers overwhelm Pittsburgh with rapid, forceful play. The visiting lineup from Chicago, featuring star guards and a towering front line, dominates early, pressuring Pitt opponents at each end. Local fans witness a turnover-heavy, high-intensity showdown amid a tense, crowded arena.

Greenleaf Defies Champion Taberski in New York

The report notes Greenleaf challenging champion Taberski with a future match planned. It highlights Greenleaf’s background as a veteran and the broader New York boxing scene, mentioning various local figures and potential contenders.

Greenleaf Taberski

Boxing officials seek rules to curb unruly fighters

Chicago December 29 professional boxing officials led by Paul Tehrn president of the National Boxing Association plan to urge state commissions to enact stricter rules. They say the sport needs reforms to prevent intoxicated or violent fighters from competing and to guide promoters on restraint of excessive action.

Chicago Paul Trehn National Boxing Assnciation Rita Ube

Yankees optimistic on Pen nock Lazzeri for 1929 season

New York opposition sources report Herb Pennock and Tony Lazzeri expect to be ready for spring training in St. Petersburg. Pennock plans to join camp about three weeks early to sunbathe and recover his left arm. Lazzeri’s shoulder injury shows marked improvement per team word.

New York New York Yankees Herb Pennock Tony Lazzeri Fil Burrow Pennick

Risso Loses Again Rally Fails in Boston Bout

Cleveland baker Risso drops a ten round decision to Schaas Schaaf in Boston. Schaaf led early, with Risso rallying in the later rounds but unable to overturn the deficit. The fog of tall fight details leaves Schaaf securing the win on decisive rounds.

Boston Johony i Risko Pal Schsaf Seheng Eka Kiska Schaaf Abe Lowerer

Jackie Fields Stops Tom Elas In Seventh

Jackie Fields defeated Tom Elas by seventh round technical knockout in Arizona. Fields dominated with a strong start and maintain pressure into the later rounds, finishing as the referee halted the fight.

Jackie Fields Tom Elas Wrul Cah Lee Tommy Elka Arizona Mvsan Elka

Sekyra Triumphs in Slow Go Pincago Race

Sekyra wins a slow go race at approx Tehbat meet as Richards leads with a star showing. Brown of Philadelphia and other finishers contest the event in a Western association meet. Runners post measured times amid a crowded track with notable pace and effort from Mukkoxessia and Mind Whisharde.

Sekyra Rid Tayton Mide Brown Philadelphia Ani Weirhad

Fragments From A Gossiping Local Column

A garbled OCR fragment references personal names and places in a informal, stray style. It mentions Willie Ogg, Shawnee, Harmer, and possible travel or dining scenes, with unclear actions and dates. The readable portion hints at a social or community note rather than a clear event. No definite outcome or date can be established from the legible text.

Willie Harmer Shawnee Wing Ming

Fort Worth gridiron clash features heavy teams and swift backs

Dec 19 Fort Worth Texan Christian university hosts all-Southwest Conference seniors in a charity football game between Texas Longhorns and St Edward's with Centenary and Austin College on the undercard. Coaches plan to power with a powerful line while faster non conference squads look to use speed. Expect heavy backfield and straight driving plays as fundamentals decide the outcome. Garland Beavers 195 and Cant Thomas King 205 lead the heavies. Tone Tagbes 200 joins as key Longhorn.

Fort Worth Runnning Suire Texan Christian University Crom ‘Simmone Towyird-Payne Austin College Damiel Tinker McMurrr St. Edward's Abilene Christian Centenary Mostah Temple Hhriiors Bork Worth Masonic Tyith Ulek Rick Freak Plase Hell and Littlefield Frank Bridges Huskies Nusbody Garland Beavers Thomas King Texas Longhorn Anarihack Tone Tagbes

Hodkins Poises for Rematch with Mickey Walker After KO

Ace Hodkins knocked out Rene DeVos in a Friday night bout and now is in line for a rematch with champion Mickey Walker. The card featured Koeburg and cameraman coverage highlighting Hodkins’s decisive win.

Ace Hodkins Koeburg Rene DeVos Mickey Walker

Conference football lineup weighs as Beavers face heavyweights

A fragmentary prep sports note lists players like Sturkin Beavers, Chase Hays, and Hoss Tore among heavy conference contenders. It hints at substitutions to counterbalance lean lines, mentions rivals and several names, but remains unclear on dates, teams, and full outcomes.

Football Scoring Drive Stopped by Irish Wit

A garbled game recap describes a college football drive halted by Irish defense and mentions coach names, players, and a dramatic moment. The readable text centers on a scoring attempt, blocking, and fan reactions amid a tense contest.

Weismuller Ends Career Silent End to Marathon Career

Noting the end of his athletic run, Weismuller plans to retire from competitive sports. He reflects on a long career famed for Olympic triumphs and world records. He suggests pursuing business interests and personal projects while maintaining a public profile.

Hudkine Vows to Rule as DeVos Bout Goes the Distance

In a packed New York Garden crowd, Ace Hudkine defeated Rene DeVos of Belgium in ten rounds, delivering an all out display. Judges favored Hudkine 2-1 after a punishing affair, with the audience paying $74,500 gross and a turnstile tally over 19,000.

ED Frayne Universal Serven New York Ace Hudking Bern Rene DeVos Belgium Garden Wight Louie Magnulit Dudges Tom Flyon Maevlt Barnes Atudkine Nieve HeVos Hetter Nebraska Devuy Ob Therin Telfian Devmatic Esample Jack Dent

Texas Eleven In High Game

Texas eleven from Central Wink Wort Worth Texas faced Southern California Prep Allstars in a rough football clash. The Californians leaned on Orv Mohler and Lamine Vs Thaly wool to power a strong offense, while Texas relied on Grown Connelly Hows and Fiat for scoring. The Panthers hope to use speed to offset weight, with Tiny Hrown and Compton fullback as key contributors in a close contest.

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Hudkins Edges DeVos After Fight at Madison Square Garden

After a recent bout at Madison Square Garden Hudkins defeated DeVos then greeted him cordially at the St. Regis supper. The event drew hundreds including Grevor Whalen and Jimas Bush with Drexel family members and other notable guests.

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PREHN DENIFS FIGHT MERGER PREHN DENIFS FIGHT MERGER

A report from New York cites the New York commission indicating no workable merger is possible at present. The discussion centers on the light heavyweight title dispute involving Dee Loughran and promoter statements, with talks of potential terms and timelines before April 1.

GENO New York Mindia Paul Brehn Chat Nut Iiingis Commission Bas Alun Ayt Wonny Loughran Proba

Von Elw's 66 Sparks Long Beach Amateur Lead

George Von Ein of Detroit, former amateur champion, surged to the front in the Long Beach 72 hole grind. He shot 66 to pace an 20% field while Moses and Johnny Rogers posted strong rounds amid a list of notable entrants from Washington, New York, and California as play continued toward the final 18 holes.

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Southwest grid notes and boxing chatter from San Antonio

The piece surveys Texas football chatter about Paciffic Coast games and Western coachlines, highlighting Ox Cowan and Gerald Mann among players, plus port Arthur and San Antonio sport writers debating referees and eligibility. It also follows Cav Montony’s Kansas City heavyweight bout plans and boxing circuit notes.

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