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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1928

Page

18

Boxers At Army Post Monday Night and Main Event Tuesday

Boxing card at Fort Sam Houston features Gilvert versus Petrola in the main event Tuesday night with a stacked undercard including Cobly duckson and Red Foster. Promoter Mack Shelton touts strong matchups and an 8:20 start after a Monday night Jamboree.

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Karnes City Favored in Wednesday Golf Meet

The Karnes City squad led by Herbert Muveke is slight favorite to win the Tri-hole medal tournament with teams from Kenedy, Gonzales, Cuero, Victoria, Yorktown, Karnes City, and Cuero entering. Each team carries twelve players and the event proceeds Wednesday afternoon.

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Big Ten Lead in Deadlock in Basketball Title Race

The Western Conference title chase tightens as Purdue Indiana Northwestern and Michigan battle for top spots with key games this week. Indiana holds a near lead with Purdue set to play twice, while Michigan aims to split its remaining matches to stay in contention.

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Tilden and New Tennis Bosses Plot Davis Cup Plans

A-List of U.S. tennis leaders outlines harmony efforts under Colom to strengthen Davis Cup and build a youth-inclusive team. Tilden remains the keystone singles star with Hunter forming a powerful doubles pair, while overseas touring and a big four selection are discussed to balance legacy and future.

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Katz Winner at Hillcrest

Katz wins at Hillcrest amid a crowded field as golf, bandy, and local events share spotlight. Readers note entries from Rian Wal Vacs and Teo Toryday, with discussions of establishment week and a late ceremony.

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Saturday Loop In Opening Session In 1928 Baseball

Saturday baseball in the city opens with Jeaguers, a city and state champion amateur club, planning the 1928 campaign. The meeting led by President John RK Weber set 6 p.m. Tuesday at Travelers Hotel. Uncertainty remains whether the Russets return to amateur play or move to semi pro status while sometimes competing with railroad center teams for championships. Reports also say the Dub lig Service team, last year’s City Teague winner, may join the Saturday circuit this season per May Weber.

Jeaguers Southern Pacific Sunsets Romnete 8. P Dube Lig Service Teague Weber

Giant Skipper Defends Deals at Giants Camp

John McGraw has arrived at the Hot Springs training camp and defended trades sending Rogers Hornsby to the Braves and Burleigh Ulmes to the Pirates. He praised rookies from the Dornaby, Hogan, and Welsh deal while withholding reasons for Hornsby’s departure. He explained the Aldridge trade aims to win games in April and May as Grimes waited to start. Cravis Jackson was noted as arriving soon and may claim the captaincy left by Tusnaby’s transfer.

New York Tech John McGraw Giants Hot Springs Ark Rogers Hornsby Braves Burleigh Uelmes Pirates Dornaby Frank Hogan Jim Welsh Roja Vic Aldridge Pittsburgh Grimes Meshaw Cravis Jackson McGraw Jackson Tusnaby

Bowling Boosters Rally In Pin Filled Final

In a Community Nine Hire league match at Turner alleys the Boosters defeated Salma runt Rave them av Solr by 23 pins. Salma won the second and third games as San Antonio and other teams posted strong scores. Interlude included a post match dinner and entertainment with players from Helms and Touxlers.

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Arkansas Routs, Keeps Slim SWC Title Hopes Alive

The Harrisburg Arkansas Razorbacks steamrolled Houston Tex A and M and Texas Christian amid a tense week in the Southwest Conference. Arkansas is favored to win the next two road games at College Station against Texas A and M, and at Dallas against SMU, with the conference title within reach if they sweep. Texas A and M, Texas Christian, and SMU each battled hard, but Arkansas held firm in the first game and pulled away in the second, preserving a narrow path to the league crown.

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Young Japanese Net Star Heads for U S

Tokyo February 20 Timio Abe a young Japanese tennis star and member of the 1928 Davis Cup team sails aboard the Korez Saru bound for Ban Prangiseo.

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MLARNIN AND TERRIS FIGHT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

New York hosts a boxing bout as MLARNIN and TERRIS meet Sid Dervis in a diamondlive at Madison Square Garden. The bout targets a hit and distance contest with McLavnin aiming to rebound from recent wins and knockout losses.

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Good Team Likely at Fredericksburg Remains Strong

Frederickburg reports fourteen players, most from last year, expected to strengthen the squad. Felix Tolm, Denny Tangerhank, Emil Henke, and others named as likely starters. Melix Lellmig named playing manager with Selix Sune ger providing support as the team prepares for the new season.

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Great crowd awaits Willis Walker in San Francisco bout

A large crowd is expected to watch a ten round middleweight showdown Wednesday between active Walker, champion, and Jack Willis from San Antonio. Walker arrived from the East after hard workouts and sparred four two minute rounds, while Willis rested over the weekend to stay in top shape for the fight.

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