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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
11
Thony McDermott, a top San Antonio lightweight, is slated to box Feb 20 at the Fort Sam Houston auditorium in the Lewisline bout. The card, an all soldier amateur event, is built around McDermott facing either Dickie Dickson of Fort Worth or Chuchu Cinneros of Mexico City amid uncertain matchups.
Chicago Feb 2 The Minor-major league draft problem drew continued attention as the American league advisory board referred it back for settlement after a meeting. The most valuable player will receive 1000 cash with engraved diploma, voted to spur player effort regardless of team standing. The conference honored Hughie Tennities, famed buseling minor, whose memory was noted.
In a high school basketball roundup, McNurry scored 24 and Simmons 34 as Southwestern led the Texan Conference standings. Teammate Frankimon posted 43 for Breas High while Teachers 32 and Austin Tonchera 30 contributed.
A garbled report from Mercedes describes Jackson knocking out a rival in the first two rounds amid chaos. The piece mentions a San Antonio figure, a clown, and references Jimmy Kelley plus unfamiliar locales, leaving the exact outcome and participants unclear.
Draft summary notes Texas League newcomer Carl Littlejohn born May 42 05 height 5 feet 9 inches weight 145 pounds right handed pitcher. Mentions Texan Texas association Alam group and season expectations with 44 wins referenced. Liz Hejolin identified as sister of Cartiste Littlejohn a former West Coast pitcher.
A new organization for local girl athletes was started by Youm La San a Antonio and Miss Mary Spencver with Linus Finll as headquarters and Lions backing. The group aims to select top girls, push sports, and host a rush week with events including a treasure hunt. The Mor's chit girla defeated Junior College in basketball, and Rachel Votes was chosen president as the club began on Midoy Live Thirteenth.
In Los Angeles on February 2 Jack Dempsey contemplates a possible return to boxing if his left eye heals, noting retirement as the result of eye trouble yet not ruling out reentering the ring. He says he may stay connected to boxing regardless and disputes age as a factor.
Newspaper recalls Jennings known as Pepper Box who collapsed during a sprint with tuberculosis threatening his life. The piece notes his endurance and the sport's toll, referencing Christy Mathewson and meningitis, and reports his funeral at St Catherine's cemetery in Moscow Pennsylvania with Dr Martin Crater quoted on keeping baseball clean and honest.
The report lists several boxing results with fighters from Singapore to Chicago and Springfield. Winners include Pryba and Soneaneisco-Dey Wally in Singapore, Marriner from University of Titngls over Warvey Mure tendon, Ma honey in Chicago over Tyre Itoberia, Dow ell over Sommy Yambrough, and Deany of land drawing with Ghanley Diaby.
Troop 9 regulars won easily as Troop 2 and 9 mixed in a fast basket game. Key players include starting regu with notable scoring and defensive plays. Notre Dame elects a new captain amid a delayed update from Milwaukee and questions linger over the recent matchup.
Ex Bear Mack Hale refuses to sign with the Philadelphia Athletics. He cites higher pay elsewhere and contemplates remaining in Wheeler county oil fields if a deal with Athletics manager Coling Mack cannot be reached. Hale recently moved up from the San Antonio club.
Moe Prank Brothers upset Hope 09 and Insur-leading 10 ib Mueller in a close bowling clash. Jevans and Dausin led the Musiler squad while The Lirok and Melt contributed critical scores, and Run the one close effort highlighted the eventful meet amid a noisy arena.
Fragmented report covers golf gossip around Bobby Cevickalinndi, Tom Armour, Abe Muclred, and Abe Mspinosa. Notes expectant fans, practice outcomes, and minor casualties from competition while officials warn galleries to mind their manners at upcoming events.
Ragged game notes show the Rattlers facing the Javelinas with unclear stats and vague lineups. Multiple names appear garbled, but the confrontation remains the focus as players and coaches clash in a tense matchup with disrupted reporting.
Roemer Quint faces a tough Cup match at Camp Normoyle under lights against Rovner Painters in a key advent near Fort Ram Histon. St. Mark's Giang and others are anchored in a crowded schedule with Community Center intermediates and local teams preparing for the final rounds.
Fragmented OCR lists names and places in a dated schedule or program for a Sunday School event. It names groups and individuals, with scattered locations and dates, but the legible parts indicate a ceremony or parade tied to artillery imagery and a hall, likely listing participants and affiliations. The readable items include names like Baltepy West, Oak, and references to May and June timelines.
Reported boxing card describes Young delivering a victory over Bolden with Feb 15 slated bout. Details mix garbled names and venues, citing Kantidg Waly Atlantic Boulevard and Wedietins night.
Eagles dominate Kerrville in a 30-9 Wednesday night win at Port Somerton. Key players include Captain Wak and Rudy Divitos with solid pass work and shooting features.
Wesley House boys dominated play in a gym night, defeating West fauna Steric-Trotherhoal and rallying strong performances from Meha and Bideon. Wesley House junior team also played, losing to Nowy Nelewe Cage juniors 41 in a whirl of action.
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