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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
11
A Philadelphia report states Ruth is in spring training and denying rumors he is dodging duties. It notes he weighed five pounds heavier than the prior season and that he is in better condition, with a reported 210 pounds versus 232 pounds for a rival.
Fifteen starters were announced for the New Orleans Handicap at the fairgrounds with a $60,000 purse and an overall close to $70,000 in possible returns. Justice F., a four year old imported horse from William Daniel, was named the favorites, with War Eagle, Boon Companion, Ab Susanne, Helen's Babe, and Jock among other notable entries. Weather reports note a slight breeze and possible rain dampening the event.
Brotherhood loses to De Molays 3B-18 as Wildcats overpower Catholic Community Center 27-19 in an Intermediate league game at Fort Sam Houston. Players from Brotherhood and Wildcats are named. officials Cros, Josephson and Mitchell supervised. Next weekend, Brotherhood hosts De Molays while People’s Supply System faces Lionsfield and St. Joseph’s tackles Good Will Center at Turner Hall.
The United States will meet Mexico in Davis Cup tennis action with ambassadors and representatives from 33 nations attending the event at the Mayflower palace. Cuba faces Japan in the first match. Canada and Cuba-Jamaica winner meet in the second round. China drawn with Canada. Britain to play Mexico or United States. China to face the Cuba-Jamaica winner in the European zone.
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The Cadets won the San Antonio Academic Hockey League title for the third straight time after a forfeit from the high school independents in the final scheduled game. An All-Star lineup, featuring players from Trinity and St. Mary’s, played in a postforfeit practice game with a final score of a close contest. The season showcased standout players from multiple teams including St. Mary’s and local squads, with strong defense and key saves noted by observers.
Otto Pettner, the German philosopher and distance star, delivered a thrilling 1000-yard indoor win at Madison Square Garden before 12,000 spectators. Ray Dodge and Pettner dueled over three laps, with Pettner prevailing by five yards in 2 minutes 183.5 seconds. The event, part of the Amateur Athletic Union program, drew strong performances from Schuyler Buck and McCloskey, while Hahn captured the Rodman Wanamaker title for the second straight year.
WALLINGTON Fol reports the Army Navy game is definitely off. Secretary of War Davis says prep officers at West Point and Annapolis will carry on without interference, and stations have agreed to division. A UK contact urged playing the Army team in Chicago next.
In AL 1835, Berlin stars William Sebnitt and Artur Selawaly fared poorly against Korey Hinkel of New York A.C. in a 100 meter race, finishing behind Schwab and Schnitl. Canadian girls Myrtle Cook and Kay Winningan dominated the 50 yard dash, and a Dominion relay team beat an American squad at 140 yards. Robert Greenwade of Silver City ended last in the 300 yard event, as Holy Crage won the one mile relay in their best meet time. George Lenovy defeated Olver Prendlock in a noted sprint.
Harold Grant, director of athletics at the College of Emporia, confirmed today that he will become head coach and athletic director at the Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, Missouri. He plans to leave Emporia when his contract expires in July.
The reorganized football rules committee will gather earlier than usual this year to debate changes for 1928. Chaired by Wyward G. Wall, the meeting shifts from mid March in New York to the Seavign Golf club in Abauvon, N D. A coaches advisory group from Notre Dame Penn State and Cal will attend. The session aims to standardize reports and broadcast any rule changes, with public details to be released Monday afternoon. Also announced are dates for the fifth annual intercollegiate swimming meet set for March 30 and 31 at Minneapolis.
A fragmented sports column recounts misstatements at the Texas Open and a string of comic mishaps from golf to boxing. It notes a telegraph error on a golf joke, a Yonkers game stoppage, a roundhouse punch in Mexico City, and the chance for a star to crack a wild shot at Willow Springs while predicting big prize money.
In New York on Feb 3 the old and young collide as Mike BeTigerage, aged 35, faces Leo Lomski, 24, in a light heavy duel at Madison Square Garden. BeTigue is the veteran champ against the rising American from Washington who aims to KO the elder foe and then meet Jimmy Slattery.
Rudy Swanson a key outfielder from the Whree-League will join the Fort Worth Panthers in spring per an announcement by Fort Worth Baseball Club. Team also confirmed purchase of John Roser from Bridgeport, who led the Eastern League with 17 triples and hit 20 homers last season.
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