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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1928

Page

16

Referee Barry Suspended Over Unlicensed Fight

Chicago boxing commission indefinitely suspends referee Barry for officiating an unlicensed match held last week. Barry’s license revoked, arguing the event lacked safeguards and violated boxing laws. Chairman Paul Drebn notes the action targets neighborhood shows and aims to enforce proper boxing standards.

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Wild Bill Clings to Dream as Texas Open Ends

In a sunlitTrarkenridge Park finale, Wild Bill ties for first with Armour after a dramatic back nine. Cooper falters on the final holes while Hart and MackDonald-Sith fail to close, as crowds watch the 1920 Texas Open unfold amid fast greens and a brisk wind.

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Bobby Adds Strokes to His Score

In a disputed round Bobby faces scoring errors as Cruirkshank corrects an illegitimate tally and posts a 24 for the round, giving himself an 8 300 total. Bobby slips to third place while a rival’s tampering alters the standings in a tense club event.

Bobby Bob To Wellin Cruirkshank Dé Hantensil

Meadowbrook links tale ends with a smile

A tarnished but vivid golf report follows a Dallas native in Meadowbrook play. After a bold morning GS round, the champion battles fatigue, finishes with a resilient smile, and notes the Open victory as he heads toward duty and prestige. The gallery cheers as he remains upbeat despite a slipping final round.

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Mac and Bob Steady Boys Shine in Tight Match

Two veterans MacDonald Smith and Bobby Cruickshank let the younger players run the show as the openers faded. The duo still claimed third place money as the juniors surged with strong runs. Cruickshank posted 74 75 while his partner finished 76, 75, 75 over four hands.

MacDonald Smith Bobby Cruickshank Moi Mus Bobby Erica Ty Snot Jfour Cruickshank

Sure Way to Get Rid of Dandruff

A curious old remedy claims four ounces of plain liquid arrows moistened with water and rubbed gently into the scalp will dissolve dandruff by morning. Repeated applications are said to remove all signs, halt itching, and impart lustrous, silky hair.

Bill Mehlttern Wins Texas Open Title in Photo Finish

Bill Mehlttern claimed the Texas Open championship after years of effort. He received a $1600 prize as photographer Milo Mellheran captured the moment while The Light staff credited Harry Craft for the portrait work.

Bill Mehlttern Bill Milo Mellheran Harry Craft Light Staff

Where the Money Went in Texas Golf Championship

Disjointed OCR of prize list shows winners and prize amounts across rounds. Names include Willem Ke Mehhorn and Bobby Gruickswank among many others, with various places and payments noted. The fragmentary text lists rounds, scores, and prizes for multiple participants, though many entries are garbled.

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Golf Card Details From Vague Tournament Schedule

Golf cards reveal garbled phrases and inconsistent names as readers seek dates between Mebthorn and Melons. The note mentions a morning session in Tustin and a fixed item, but specifics remain unclear.

Triple header for girls revised schedule collision with league

Withdrawal of the Young Woman's Hebrew Association from the city girls league follows several defeats. A revised tripleheader at Camp Normoyle starts at 7:30 with Inning Draughon's Bubinens versus Fwo Runes, then Sisk meets Puflivan vice girls, and a second game follows against Brooks Memorial church sextet. At 8:00 Roemer girls face Pwud hospital narges.

Young Woman's Hebrew Association Camp Normoyle Draughon Bubinens College Fwo Runes Sisk Puflivan Vice Girls Brooks Memorial Church Roemer Girls Pwud & Hospital Narges

Texas Open golf scores show scattered totals and names

Scores from the Texas Open list numerous players and clubs with totals ranging from the high 260s to 320s. The garbled text includes many proper nouns from places and names like Buffalo, Chicago, San Antonio, Toledo, and Joplin, with inconsistent formatting and several misspellings.

50 for 18 Holes Golf Score Record Discussion

A chaotic account describes golf scoring feats and practice round antics. It mentions a 48 score, a 50 for 18 holes, and references to a course, best ball play, and rumored records. Names and places are unclear, with garbled phrases and numbers.

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Saddle with jockey buried with famed rider

William Fessy, a jockey of long career, was laid to rest with his saddle, kept as a luck charm since his Derby ride. The funeral drew many race followers and horsemen who recalled his years at English and American tracks.

Milwaleee Tech Forkes William Fessy Bessy Merr Fessy England America

S M U Names Eight Baseball Regulars For Practice

Dallas February 8 UP Eight veteran players lead a core of greenhorns at Southern Methodist University for the first day of practice at the baseball field. Regulars include Alne Hooks at catcher More rigor will chase, Alne Hooks at fire bie, Ale Brown beyond, Geral Mann at shortstop, Centge Hemi wedhied, Hume nod oT, Millee on the mound, with Budd Craig and Robert Deze back sl…

Dallas Per Hienideq Greenhorny Southern Methodist University Banehall Regulaca Lust Alne Hooks Ale Brown i Geral’ Mann Entge Hemi Wedhied Redionn Hume Millee Budd Craig Robert Deze

Prohibition Failure Highlighted In Early Golf Dispatch

The article reflects on Prohibition as a failed policy while detailing golf events and personalities. It notes the Levis Open tournament amid weather challenges, praises progress of young players like Dan Malarkey, and describes tense moments with veterans Seviekulanks and Cowper at Willow Springs gallery. The piece comments on public attention to purses and the uneasy treatment of rising talent within the sport.

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