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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1928

Page

12

Amateur Pugsigs Face Finals for City Boxing Medals

Amateur city boxing crowns are set at the Business Men's Athletic Club Friday night with eight finals. Bob Basa runs eight weight classes from 60 to 76 pounds, awarding sterling silver medals after each four round bout. matchups include Paul Weathing vs Ben Rodelgaez and Rip Sewell vs Kid Dorrance among others.

Business Men's Athletic Club Bob Basa Paul Weathing Ben Rodelgaez Rip Sewell Kid Dorrance Kid Boots Kid Maloney Freak Galindo Tom McCarty

Dempsey Retirement Rumor Sparks Boxing Ballyhoo

News dispatch reports experts doubt Dempsey will retire, foreseeing a possible comeback to challenge Tunney in New York for a second title bout. Analysts note promoters may shelve Dempsey to build hype for other contenders while keeping a potential Cannes defense in June in view.

Richard Chef de Guerra Tuvney Dempsey Cannes

Reed Will Leave Tulane as Loyola Coach Teed Departures

New Orleans February 8. Ladie Teed former all southern center at Tulane and Loyola coach in 1924 is no longer connected with Loyola. His contract expired and future plans were not announced. Rumors say he might return to Tulane as line coach after Clark Shaughnessy was named Loyola head coach and Teed became an assistant.

Dempsey Tuoned Fumhermore Rickard Dempees Orlmwans Laldie Teed Tulane Loyola Tu- Inne Nx Line Clark Shaughnessy Teed

Boxing Results From Various Venues Reveals Fights Outcome

Akron’s Oldo California Joe Lynch and Gaston Charlie Cleveland fought to a draw. H G Christrier of Akron knocked out Joe Mulray in Brooklyn. Fort Thomas Kentucky’s Gipsy Williams outpointed Williamnp of Indianapolis. Frankie Gareia of Miami beat Ands Rowen in Memphis. Low Terry of McCook defeated Ted Dintt in Minneapolis.

Akron Oldo California Joe Lynch Gaston Charlie Cleveland Drew H.G. Christrier Joe Mulray Brooklyn Fort ‘Thomas Gipsy' Williama Voledo Ohio Williamnp Indianapolis Miami Fla Frankie Gareia Memphis Tom Ands Rowen Washington D.C McCook Nebr Low Terry Grand Tela Ted Dintt Minneapolis

1000 Hitters Signed by Chicago as Coach

Chicago Feb 3. Russell Lena Blackburne, who led the majors in 1927 batting with one at bat and one hit on the first pitched ball, was signed by the Chicago White Sox to coach again this year. Manager Scholae was banished last year, Blackburne temporarily held the authority. When a pinch hitter was needed, Tack burned out and delivered a timely single.

Chicago Russell Lena” Blackburne Chicago White Sox Scholae Blackburne Tack

Kid Fernandez Set To Clash In Business Men's A C Bout

Jack Shelton promotes Kid Fernandez the Cuhan 130 pounder who faces Johann y Bughes in the Business Men's A C area next Tuesday night. Fernandez impressed during a Thursday workout and is hailed as the best at his weight since Mike Vasques. Fernandez bloodied Mickey Young in a practice match. Shelton’s card includes Simpson vs Young eight rounds, Shaw vs Terex six, Fowpie vs Races four, and Foster vs Alters four.

Jack Shelton Kid Fernandez Johanny Bughes Blaster Ring A. C Fernandes Mike Vasques Prrnandez Mickey Young Johnny Hughes Bhelton Aready Simpson Dattling Shaw Newsboy Terex Foxtrot Fowpie Tog Red Foster Roy Alters

Roemer Faces Iratiler Quint Hard Row in City Loop

Undefeated in ten straight games the Roemer basketball leaders stumble as Public Service edges them 36 34. Key players fouled out and three stars fouled out, giving Teomers chances before final whistle. St Mark's Lions then rout Catholic Community Center 62 25 as Hill seizes 40 points and Gish adds 13 in a busy Thursday night slate.

Baske Roemer St. Mary's Mack Roemers Teadhers Burkhardt Jelly Barris Bruce Mopray Lester Veltman Teomers St. Mark’s Lions Catholic Community Center St Mars's University Hattlers Elka Public Service Boys Ward Quinn A. Veltman Butler J. Veltman Guarde Basa Vance Utilities Hertern J. Harris L. Veltman B. Murray Ferguson Leteh Homtett St. Mark's Lions Take Hill Tom Gish Porter Lions Hill Gish Wendland Englebert Fletcher C. C. C. Balas Sanches DeLeon Rarsfax Olsen Fraboese Referer Schulte Timer Seng Scorer Nunn

AGAIN BEATS JAVELINAS AGAIN AT FORT SAM

In a two game Fort Sam Houston matchup the St Marys Tattlers dominated the South Texas Teachers College Javelinas 82 to 25 after an early deficit. Dirk Harn and Lil Hornstein led with 19 points while Robertson scored 13 for the Javelinas. Rattlers prep for Seguin Lutheran as Havana announces seven day racing through winter finals.

St. Mary's Tattler South Texas ‘Teachers’ College Javelinas Fort Sam Houston Auditorium Burnett Dirk Harn Lil Hornsteann Will Christy Jed Hattlers Robertson Javelinas Kerrville Schreiner Institute Rattlers Milligan Risinger Prinea Christr Te Hara Shilton Hrmstman Elemore Riley Daphne Fitch Retree Hannouer O'Neill Seguin Lutheran College Fort Bam Houston Serpenta Seguin

Helen Wainwright Freed From Her Joke Marriage

Helen Wainwright, a reigning champion, was freed from a joke marriage alleged by her to have been arranged for publicity. The court granted a final decree ending the union as staged by theater figures, with managers announcing the sham matrimony and Wainwright resuming single status.

Helen Wainwright New Lok Helen Wainweight Iasuaners Hat Sui George Leonard Tolland Wilkie Ter Plewis

Little Ray Schalk Seeks Tough Practice With White Sox

The article, though garbled, centers on White Sox manager Tay Scink adjusting attitudes and preparing veterans for a demanding period. It notes Schalk's stance on hard training, discipline, and possible shakeups as the club aims to rebuild form after a tough stretch.

Mirecy White Sox Hive Tay Scink Kearth Clune Sela Avis Ibiy Fargasn McGray

Towa Wrestling Meet Reported In Ames Feb

Fragmentary page notes a wrestling event in Ames with athletes and weights, listing performances and match outcomes. Mentions a sequence of weight classes and possible results, but OCR fragments obscure many details.

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