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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1928
Page
9
New Raven Feb 4 report says Gene Tunney world heavyweight champion will address Yale professor Wilkin Lyuis Pheps on Shakespeare in Anvil. The piece notes a planned lecture topic and venue.
YWHA goalers enter their second City Girls Basketball game against I and B hospital nurses as Public Service Company girls seek revenge after Monday’s defeat. The XWVTA girlz, newcomers, won their first league game while leaders Weart and Brooks Memorial Church clash as the Wednesday schedule begins at eight.
Feb 1 report details Lefty ODonl a San Francisco heavy hitter joining the Giants as a power addition. It mentions prior connections with New York Yonkers and others, notes contractual disputes with Cleveland, and hints at other player movements including Wilkon and Layton’s status in the American League race.
In a statement to Universal Service, former heavyweight champion James J. Dempsey denies quitting boxing. He says he is in good shape, eye trouble may heal in a month, and he hopes for a shot at Gene Tunney in September. He adds he will train for a return and has no interest in managing fighters.
In a troubled season for Illinois basketball, key players Olson and Dean are ruled ineligible and Jill Short is out with illness. Northwestern comes to Urbana for the next game on February 8 as the Illini battle to stay competitive amid exam stress and roster disruptions.
Dempsey signals readiness for a September return despite eye weakness and claims a higher-stakes, million-dollar bout could be lined up with Lunney or a top challenger. The article notes risk, talks of a third Dempsey–Lunney installment, and mentions Texas Open chatter and golfing anecdotes about Stanley Davies and Pop Warner rumors.
Texas League rookie Charles Denzell Crenshaw a third baseman from Fort Worth born in Bynum Texas is profiled. The piece notes his right handed bat and throw, first engagement in Lone Star league at Wales, with career beginnings in Fort Worth since September 1927 and references 1937 stats and minor league notes alongside prior independent play in Wallas Cun 198.
In Austin February 1, the Main Avenue Buffaloes of San Antonio lost to the Austin Tigh Maroons 43 to 28 after a tied start. Jay Yo Like scored early for the Maroons, while Kivlin and Miclhel led Austin with strong paint play. The Maroons pulled away in the final period as Coach Hanillow’s squad sealed the win with key baskets and defense.
The third intramural golf meet at A M College invites all students except varsity golfers to boost play and scout potential for the team. Qualifying rounds yielded scores around 80 as several players stood out. Argentine entrants Andren, Hinit, Mantilde Boyd, Robe Caelos Moren, and others were welcomed, with some across the South American circuit noted in this international prep.
Virginia contemplates a permanent wagering commission to regulate betting on horse racing. The proposal, tied to election operations and state governance, would set terms for legalized betting machines while reaffirming that selling or betting on horse racing remains restricted under current law.
A fragmented notice reports Mrs Dorn Calvert Weadland filing for divorce from John F Weadland once tied to Notre Dame. The garbled text references university figures and a 1921 event at a mill town, with unclear details about custody or proceedings.
The merged polo squad will represent Abilene and Wichita Falls at a Southwest tournament. The lineup includes Krondohison, Ed Kent, Willis Cox, Louis Childers, Charlie Peatherstine, and Torace Robbins. Several horses will be shipped to Abilene for the event.
A record number of nations entered the Davis Cup this year after the filing deadline. In the American zone the lineup includes Canada, China, Cuba, Mexico, and the United States, with Chile, Argentina, Australia, the Philippines, and many others also listed among entrants.
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