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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

10

One Million in Month for Tex

Davis J. Walsh reports estimates from Madison Square Garden Co and promoter Rickard that a million dollars in gate receipts may be earned in a busy period featuring ten boxing shows, six day bicycle events, and ten hockey matches. Major fights and events with figures and dates are highlighted as revenue drivers, with optimism on near term grosses and Rickard’s heavy promotion backing.

Davis J. Walsh New Tori Estefel Madison Square Garden House of Rickard U. & Steel Corporation Money Ag Duttonhole Earh Sharkey Sal Beenes Rattles Ace Hudkins Samms le Sid Merriedimmy McLarain Baker Huddins Terrie MecLarain Astatisticians Mr. T. Rickard Miami Beach Chicago

McMillin Nears Kansas State Football Coach Post

A. N. Bo McMillin, former Center College quarterback, negotiates to become Kansas State Agricultural College football coach if Geneva College releases him from his contract. The resignation of Charles Bachman last November left the post open as talks proceed with athletic director Fy Abeara.

Mantiashan Pi—Haring Kansas State Agricultural College Geneva College A. N Bo) McMillin Genter College McMillin ML Fy Abeara Charles W. Bachman Gemera College Geneva

Hunter downs Big Bear at Snell Hocker Hardware display

S A Hunter brings down Big Bear McKnight center W E Porter and P M Hocker pose by the bearskin on display at Snell Hocker Hardware company. The mounted prize sits prominently in the store window as attention drew shoppers.

S.A. Hunter Big Bear McKnight W. E. Porter P. M. Hocker

Bear Hunters Relate Thirty-20 Kill in Alpine Country

A hunting party in the Davis mountains near Alpine spied a 60 pound bear. Four shots from a small caliber gun failed to pierce its hide before a Hampton 30-20 bullet entered behind the leg and struck the heart. The bear toppled while climbing a landslide and died at the foot of the slope. The hide was unusually heavy and required skinning on the coat before maring.

Bens

Alonso Wins Heights Casting Invite Tennis Final

Manuel Alonso, the former Spanish Darts Cup star, captures the Heights Casting invitation tennis title after three days of upsets. He defeats Francis Hunter in the final, as top contenders like John Varyss and George King fall earlier, with doubles featuring Tsung and Gieland.

New York Manuel Alonso Alonso Francis T. Hunter New Hoebtlle United Sates Cs Sovialior Alousu Destiion Jn Ganm Hist di Innilee

Olympic 10 000m race canceled amid US protest

The 10,000 meter event at the Gismypic winter speed skating meet was scrapped after US delegate G I Aiths protested delaying the race until later in the week. Irving Faffee led the 18 minute 35.5 second time but the decision deprives the United States of a victory. Norwegian officials argued over weather and format as Thunbergindas won the 3000 meter, with Wagensev and Larsen close behind. The United States did not enter the marathon event.

Monitz Web G.I. Aiths United States Alife Rane Irving Faffee Kirby Kichy Henning Olsen Norway Ailee Clas Thornberg Hillland Hud P. J. Mulqueen Thunbergindas Bernt Wagensev Vieller Tvor

Polo Meet Scheduling Mess Sparks City Games

In a garbled listing, multiple polo games and related events are scheduled across Brackenridge Park Kelly Field and Camp Marta with teams such as Training Center vs 1201 Pichthe tillers and Ninth Tn against San Antonio Vreebonters. Match times propose afternoon and evening games, including 2 p m and 8 p m slots, amid uncertain venues and dates.

Thunsday Reat Field Camp Marta 15Th Wield Artillery Kelly Field Aly Gorp Raiday Bield Y. Ms Ninth Tn San Antonio Vreebonters Harbord Well Eighth Corps Meadquarters Camp Wood

Loughran set to defend light heavyweight title

New York report states Toughan Loughran plans another defense of his world light heavyweight title on March 30 at Madron Snuute. He telegraphed promoter Tous McMahon from the steamer Heliones while en route on a West Indian cruise, selecting an opponent.

New York Pomary Toughan Maderon Snuute Carden Heliones Toughran Tous McMahon Garden -Malulbmaker

Friedens Plans Two Baseball Teams for Local Season

Bruggelieid Brotherhood at Friedens will field two baseball squads this season one in the intermediate league and one in the city senior circuit A meeting is set for Wednesday night at 8 in the church to discuss plans All members are urged to attend after the business session social hour follows

Priedens' Bruggelieid Brotherhood Tocal

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