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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1928

Page

5

McDermott Scraps Monday San Antonio Bout

Terre Alsyte prospect Jimmy McDermott cancels Monday clash in San Antonio to rest and rebuild his schedule. Promoter Ray Riskey and Lieutenant James seek replacements, with talks for Johnny Higher and Carlos Guireia as potential headline or substitute bouts in the near term.

Jimmy McDermott San Antonio Sam Houston Chico Cisneros Mexico Ant Risley Tinley McDermott Ron Bon Antonio James Pinkey Johnny Higher Carlor Guireia

Twain Teams Capture Two in Friday Wins

Coach Doc Lowell leads Twain to easy 20 14 win over Kala Walkie Hin don outfit. The B team dominates 41 14 as Moore scores sixteen and Chnsa Miyck leads Toters with high points. BH team slated to face Allin Poscuither next Friday in a battle for first place.

Doc Lowell Mark Twain Kala Moore Lo Vietary Chnsamiyck Toters Allin Poscuither Wriday Dwain Lear Washington Sun Twain

Speed seekers race amid satire at Voltona Beach

At Voltona Beach February 18 racers tested a giant car named the Muehird Special in the hunt for the world speed record. Madeylin Campbell of London observed the run while White of Philadelphia prepared the Triplex Special for its first run. Kugel, the driver, noted the car’s smooth performance at about 125 miles per hour as the American Automobile Association flagged plans for further runs to chase the record.

Vattona Beach Flay Madeylin Campbell London Bolle Am White Philielphia Warnian Folernn Dlicl Ruele Kugel

K C puts amateur boxer in hospital

International News Service reports John Rees an 18 year old New York University student and opponent Ken neilly in a boxing bout led to brain injury. The incident prompted a felonious assault charge and investigation while the event tied to a broader account of Washington University swimming results.

International Mews Servier Tancie Remnady Eapensatan New York University Community John Rees Kenneily Ale Ponty Kennty Aller bin Beni

May Be Champion Yet in Light-Heavy Tilt Rematch

Leo Lomski also called the Aber deen Assassin on the West Coast is set to face Champion Tommy Loughran for the light heavyweight title again according to an East Coast dispatch.

Leo Lomski Aberdeen Assasin Tommy Loughran

Porkers Close To Cinch In Basketball Title Race

The Arkansas Razorbacks press to seal the Southwest Conference basketball title with a win over Texas at Houston Friday. Texas and Southern Methodist loom as threats, while Langhorne’s team shows resurgence. Arkansas guards and center play key roles as Houston hosts the pivotal game.

Francs Lehmidt Arkansas University Rugatorks Southwestern Sehraidi Granty Arkansas Touston Tean Dallas Nona Rees Brackenridge High School Studi Texas University

NEXT MOVE UP TO SHOCKER SAYS YANKS

New York reports the New Yorks plan to promote Shocker as the next move after veteran pitcher Blinker hints at retirement. Barrow confirms the team may proceed if Shocker reports, otherwise will retire voluntarily. The news notes Blinker’s long career as a noted spitball pitcher and his recent arm fatigue.

Shocker Yanks New York Ague Bosphall Volute Telearn Jd War Trust Shov Milcher Tankee Barrow Shorker Storker Nitana Blinker Andy Loxite Enuning

Dallas Adds Seventeen New Men to Ball Team

Dallas reports seventeen new owners and players joining the bugobuli club as it rebuilds after a fifth-place Texas League finish. The roster includes many pitchers and infielders, with key losses and many hopefuls from college and minor leagues.

Dallas Texas Steyr Unece Tery Fred Brufoard Charles Kerry Charles Miey Ted Dim Ailey Lily Sand Uruss Waller Tyiad David Shout Rhusoyed Veil Aliordston Tiley Ate Cor Tirel Biae Keystone Savk Yourteln

Wesleys halt drought with win at hall court

A disrupted game report shows Wesleys breaking a losing streak with a victory on Friday night at the hall court. Bavage led the winners with high scoring, while other players contributed across positions.

Wesley Neal Ene Tory Clonmiliex Fy Marotin Run Eo Malin Fomwemeitas Beyea Guna Movida Irforegs Noul

Penn Defeat Sparks Intercollegiate Basketball Controversy

Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League faces upheaval after a Pennsylvan ia versus Dartmouth game ended 50 to 29. Pennsylvania disputes a late first half three point play, seeks a replay, and a league inquiry will meet in New York next week chaired by Katoh Toren.

Pennsyivania Dartmouth Whic Pennsylvania Feurers Pennsylvance Wifieluls Sehnal Speeral Miter Katoh ‘Toren Darket Hall Vennaylynwin Y Morgan Wilkes Murre Wurtmouth Keane

Harris Goal Beats Franks in Narrow Victory

Harris scored late to lift the Public Service Tyjities past Franks in a tense game. Tinker's eight, Ben Gatlein with two, Crowne Clwd Tiiker eight, and Necker plus Gane contributed as the team edged their opponents 10M to 9M in a high school league clash.

Phiy Harris Tinker

Arthur Duffy to Referee Long Run Match

Arthur Duffy is designated to referee a forthcoming long run event. The report mentions a roster of participants and venue details though the text is partly garbled. Key entities include Arthur Duffy and associated institutions, with references to a march schedule and local officials.

Arthur Duffy

Delaney Bids For Dempsey In Drama Of Contenders

A dramatic scene unfolds as Delaney enters the race against Dempsey. The article notes tensions and political maneuvering, naming key figures and regions, with a focus on local party strategies and impending popular votes.

Boxing Night Ends in Rough Fashion at Local Arena

Report covers multiple weight classes with heavy blows and boos from the crowd. Moratos defeats Jervis in a hard four round bout while the lifiverener delivers a decisive early attack. Coaches and referees clash as the evening's fights unfold with several knockouts and technical decisions.

Wrestlers Lewis and Stecher Prepare for St Louis Title Bout

In St Louis on February 18 Din Imederenly reports Lewis and Stecher train hard as they near the anticipated championship bout. Training sessions run into late hours with a heavy routine, while the other wrestlers work behind closed doors. Officials outline match rules and safety measures as the long-awaited contest approaches amid injuries and urgent conditioning.

ST Louis Sid Atraugler Lewis Joe Stecler Haat St. Louis Bia Anton St. Lovis Hotel Harry Sturyw Lowia Toy Linthy Continon of P London

Basketball highlights from college score chaos

Readable fragments show sporadic team names and tallies including Sehodiver, St Mary's, Arkansas, Aggie, Me 'Marry vest, Si Winants, Abia Christivite Th Boullowest Texan. Inning College 1s and Kansas listed with 43 points for Celica State.

Sehodiver St Mary's Arkansas Tee Aggie Breet Shaistiey Migh Me ‘Marry Vest Si Winants Abia Christivite Boullowest Texan Maebers Peeshiwen Kansas Mossenrs Celica State Wil Tows Tintin

Tunney Quits Cold Gotham in Brief Night Move

World boxing champion Gene Tunney abruptly left Gotham last night for Manila to resume training and plan the defense of his title. Reports say his camp aims to finalize fight arrangements with opponents and promoters before the end of the coming month.

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Parish league ball team to work out workout

Parish league football squad to hold workouts amid plans to sharpen offense and defense for upcoming games. Coach says focus on conditioning, drills, and team cohesion as season updates are prepared. Players from Waterville and Cleat bolster lineup potential.

Rattlers Lose First At Schreiner In Stinging Defeat

The Rattlers fell 42 to 26 as several St. Mary’s players were ill and the lineup was disrupted. Hann forward Sim Antonia Poungsters Hui Posey Tikigs led the visitors with 14 points while Viking followed with 11 and Mountiilngerh filled in. Substitutes Mountsinners Teed Uptowsrdam Coal Tattler Siemers Presta also saw action.

Loubert Hell St. Mary's University Hann Sim Antonia Poungsters Wripry Viking Thaidors Ethius Wil Morwn i Vriory Christy

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