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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1928

Page

5

Rickard Predicts Stribling World Title Win Amid Doubts

Boxing writer Rickard forecasts a Stribling world heavyweight title victory while expressing doubts over Jack Dempsey's return and weighing the chances of other top contenders in a complex, name-filled preview. The piece surveys potential matchups, dates, and venues including New York and Miami, with Tanghearn and other figures discussed as possible challengers.

Alan J. Gould Dickard New York Jack Demyses Giger Steve Vke Wareassur Gene Juupey Ue Spramouir Elanapions Mechued Éaling Duck Nhurkes Youngs Sipibi Minti Curreist Mie Tikes Siideuk Ucwimey Yeung Kinekey Wren Mito Wohmalty Ranekey Miami Alilding Moana Dempsey Heath Hiker Ick Dempsey Moller Hutty Boston Montreal Rnoven Lougnoan Rickard Behieves Tanghearn Tan Cehanece Muvgsion Tully Srifithe Moiny Tradduere Jeo Lomski Girh Fae Henid Richards Waller Rene Devos Nep Ullus Gorge Cavrhey Mickle Trentz Hong Vauriy Chonparm Jim McCine Heim Mandell Feeaige Stony Kate May Miller Anne Moule Fatty Victer Wong New York Yankees Babe Pirates Curtis Meith Ecells Toga Jim Bottomley Corda Mickey Cortyuno Au Helles Iseners Ulenga Keshvie Til Southworth Manger National League Cha Ron Iy Walter Johnson Gniled Washington Hoek Tiarris Joiney Dotonitus Kuccosan George Moriarly Boninne Tanney Hadduarvinge Louw Cloriey Ehiny Snairiuman Elairipinaly Slin Wolmig Cather Crown Fran Sons Cramonert Andre Roun Jim Hirko Haneson Woodill QOD Sabiientink Chicago Toragy-Nowe Taniguitin Ceorgin Bostim Cullege Upil Victoria Sii Tord Oregon Sune Sombera Catiternia West Ture Aullsbynet Bickfield Towers Doteh Clk Colorado Cagle Army Chyeis Ciurvall Wuelinghint Iwenn Strong New Mark University Hexiwen Brian Galen Lilint Crow Hart Leo Alegel Ial Heart France Helen Willd Agate Toll Tennessey Furedyn Wits Sietar Knek Carr Manin Spencer Dole Roy Intent Anplors Fc AL AL Ae Uta Sgeanil

1928 High Spots of Sport Recap in Jumbled Text

A garbled 1928 sports roundup highlights baseball figures like Babe Ruth and Jim Bottomley, mentions managers Johnson and Southworth, and references boxing and weightlifting results. The piece also alludes to college and Olympic contexts with scattered names and events, but readability is limited.

Main's Quintet Defeated by Taft High

Taft High defeated Main's quintet Friday night in a close game. Captain Tivlin fouled out with personal penalties, and Main's team accumulated eighteen personal fouls as the action wore on.

Main Taft High Male Avenue Buffalors Tate High Stordas Tarry Lamilian Dain Tafl Sine Main Ealing Tivlin Fifte Polis Gare Iidt

Bodie Burns Mighty Bat Headlines Retirement Night

Bodie Burns, known as a mighty bat, announced his retirement from professional play. The coast league legend, tied to San Francisco ballpark roots, left with 247 career homers and a final ceremonial show in a packed crowd.

Retires Ping Noite Ends Colorful Basalt Career

Retiring Ping Noite ends a storied basalt season with San Antonio, signaling the veteran forward quits the game. The decision closes a multifaceted career noted for its vibrant on court showmanship and long-term association with the team.

Ping Noite San Antonio

Sentiment at Football Confab Against Changes

About 200 coaches and an athletic director gathered at NIW OMULEANS for the final meeting of the National Association of Football Coaches to discuss rule changes. Most favored keeping the rules as they are, while one proposal to revise a key rule drew favorable discussion. Michigan’s J. Cort supported the change, while Chicago’s A. Sings opposed it. Several prominent coaches attended, and the session included open discussion in the morning and afternoon leading to a banquet tonight.

NIW Omuleans Nul Geook Mieliing J. Cort University of Michigan Alonzo University of Chicago Sigs Trehart Norland Gf University of Tennessee Newsiapornien Thak Notev Dane Chick Moetun New York University Glen Thistiethwaite Wisconsin Clavenes Sprats Minnesota Wah Rupphke Ilinois Togo Headek Pom State Paul Sehissier Oregon State Warry Molice Georniat JuNy South Cialing Dan Metingin Dhue Nation Collegiate Pater Peres Tiere Olympia Ty the Mules Committee Clinienian

San Antonio to host cup tennis event selection

Taseqilh Wo Wor, chair of Tinited Stabes Davie cups tennis committees, wrote to Marshall Q. Upu of the San Antonio prior Chamber of Commerce urging the city’s bid for a cup event. He notes dates for trunks will largely determine venues, with the committee aiming for early February decisions and arrangements.

Taseqilh Stabes Davie Cups Marshal Q. Upu San Antonio Pirior Chamber of Commerce Pffeet Isu Sovives Sansidamaiion WRN San Antonio Mr. Wear Wee

Mugh Traveled Iowa Athletic Bow Quit TowA

Walter Ficseter, longtime mental smecyier at the University of Town, resigns after extensive travel. In town, a schedule of exhibition sees Winns rowed into a string of local tests before the opening of the season, with a plan to train at Ave Park.

Iowa Athletic Boc Towa Cipy Walter Ficseter Alidelics Ue University of Town Town Denek Star ST. Lom Lanik National League CIA Avo Park

Jack Smith Stars Streaks Win Again in Dallas Hockey

Sparse readable lines describe Jack Smith starring for the Streaks in a Dallas hockey win. The fragmentary report mentions players like Towlinson and McNeil, and notes accidents and a doubled-over spectator, with limited lines about defenses and wings.

Jack Smith Dallas Dace Smith Tonfinewn Vitiek Ibex Pineiling Mie Smith Mulligan McNeil Wilielly Choma

Brooklyn schedules 24 spring struggles in New York

fragmented OCR note outlines Brooklyn national league baseball schedule with ten games set, mentions Miniclean league, five with plow menhers, and a partial list of venues including Clearwater and Vin Macek.

Brooklyn Faece Miniclean Leysie Iragne Clearwater Vin Macek

White Fights Macias at Beethoven Jan 8

A report notes a boxing style clash with White facing Macias at Beethoven on January 8. The bout appears tied to a larger card overseen by Latin Montesa and doc Sylar, with a postponement shifting a listed HL order and a rotation of duties among staff.

White Macias Beethoven Tomacy White Vyng Meini

Great College Teams Ready for Battle

A chaotic, OCR heavy report previews college teams in a clearest sense. It mentions UCLA and California facing high expectations and notes players such as Lever and Charen Nib. The piece discusses injuries, practice routines, and anticipated showdowns at Los Angeles and other venues.

Basketball results snapshot from multiple teams

A concise summary of basketball results lists players and team abbreviations with scattered scores and locations. Names such as Cleveland Kansas City New York appear alongside partial team tags and odd spellings, indicating a late edition score roundup with mixed legibility and multiple game notes.

Fight Results Highlight City and National Boxers Mixed Outcomes

A chaotic report lists numerous boxers with mixed results across cities from New York to Memphis. Names include Vincent Argione, Timmy Erue, and Bobby Brown, among others, with notes on knockouts, points wins, and disputed bouts across venues in Chicago Boston and Detroit.

Se Yin Litwentny Nisko Timmy Erue Gow Wierren AL Day Los Angeles Denne Afrouge Untiman New York Nadie Crk Boston Nuagem Chu Ghiongo Tou Bekyra Dayton Ohl Bobby Brown Philadelphia Alea Younis TH. Ter Wil Chicago Tully Gerffiths Bion City Abnele Doris Detroit Winey Cox Andlanapolis Oytonologh AL Die Newark Xan Minneapolis Dick Daniels Minneapois Dak Mecano Vi Wureks Nyot Bence Peter Cheengi Vritt Gromnvany Minneapilis Dixie Tan Howd Iutle Mont Atlor Memphis Tom Liponiy Toanisvalle Tole Andrew Mirmyihis Irew Temmy Mewskey Iin Lonisyvile Hily Thisten Mon Peis Urcmen Aniduv Hishopy Tonisvalte

Ist Augustine Horse Race Meet Announced

Ist Augustine announces an early spring horse race meet in Florida with Miami, Dre Migusline listed among entrants. The event is slated for March with a MT. Biiner president involved, as organizers prepare for the spring season despite scattered details.

Ist. Augustine Miami Dre Migusline Florida

Intermediates Schedule Two Games Saturday

The Intermediates will play two games on Saturday at Turner Bul ite Peanle y Apply Snyyscem jan at 7 o clock. Catholic Community Center hosts Mingite panla at 7 o'clock with Ferunnia, Orels and Soecia Hngles meeting in the game at 6 o'clock.

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Lanyon West Keeps It Up in Basketball Talk

A garbled late 1920s style wager piece mixes team loyalties at SEW YOU with busy chatter about Chuckball games, West Coast clashes, and forthcoming New Year’s Day matchups. It names Georgia Tech and California as contenders, with scattered references to Coast teams and a general debate on who leads in the sport.

Lanyon West Berales Thorate Penneisen Georgia Tech California

Airplane golf match teams chosen for event

George Hoffman, Kapner, and professionals from the Allen and Mallcrest clubs will headline the Abu club’s airplane golf match on Monday afternoon. Mountay, Albmaigh, and Lewis Levins are listed among participants with Devers and Brooks Geld in the featured foursome.

George Hoffman Kapner Alnne Mallcrest Abu Airphine Honhon Albmaigh Aml Lewis Levinson Amalmey Bhors Usuckenridge York Nurleh Pullit Kupper Taeutenant Devers Hottan Kent Canblin Jin Wan

Miller After Title Scrap Ends Miller's Hopes in Round 7

Ray Miller of Chicago beat McLarnin in Detroit to seize a technical knockout in the seventh round, ending the title bout and leaving Miller with renewed claims to heavyweight status. The fight showcased Miller’s powerful left hook and timing while McLarnin struggled to land cleanly.

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Quina Lee Winner In Lake Charles Tilt

Quina Lee wins as Lake Charles hosts a wildcat showcase. New Orleans bids in the relay, while Norman, Mexandria, and Luby suffer in a lopsided tilt. The final score favors the Wildcats over the Fifteenth Ind Artillery Knicketeers 1 to 12 at We Hanston audlior.

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