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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1928

Page

12

Five Detroit Additions To Camp For Spring Drills

Fifteen Detroit players received uniforms for the second workout of spring training at League Park. Five debuted in uniform, including Nashville catcher Lidie Thillips and veteran Larry Wendsl. Others listed are pitchers Charley Sullivan Owens Carrall Sam Gibson and more, with Moriarty and staff leading light practices as workouts continue daily from 11 o'clock, weather permitting, with arrival of infielders and outfielders expected by March 2.

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Willis Presses Walker in San Francisco Bout

In a San Francisco fight Willis challenged Middleweight Champion Mickey Walker with a fierce eighth and ninth round exchange. Walker retained the title by decision as roughly 12,000 fans paid gate receipts near $50,000.

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Leaders Victorious In Eastern League

New York, Feb 28. The standings in the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball race remained unchanged after a close bill over the huliday. Dartmouth beat Columbia 26 to 20, Penn and Princeton hold second place as the Quakers defeated Cornell 25 to 26, while Yale lost to Princeton 24 to 11. Pennsylvania withdraws protest over Dartmouth victory alleging official scorers favored Swists with a free try in the Feb 17 league game.

New York Clube Dartmouth Columbia Tenn Princeton Quakers Cornell Tigers Yale Peontritania Victiots Philadelphia

Holdouts and pay raises in early baseball seasons

A bizarre 1920s-style sports column analyzes holdout players who demand higher salaries after solid seasons. It notes managers’ resistance and specific cases like Teague’s Texas League worries, Sheedy and Wig, plus broader salary tensions shaping pre season talks and contract talks.

Teague Roxy Baltimore Orioles Clayton Sheedy Sheedy Fury Newauty Phanuar Siti

Bull Removes Matadors Pants in Border Fight

Bejarano the famed matador fails in a border bullfight spectacle as the bull tears his pants and dashes away, amid a crowd of Algerians and supporters drawn for Washington's birthday celebrations. The event, though not on the official program, drew 13,001 spectators and featured other frontier attractions alongside the bullfight.

Bull Matador Roger M Busfield Volareda Ter Bejarano Fironus Poip Cheare Rio Grande Mexico Spain Bajarany Nash Noodles Ray Belarino Arhuricans Uaab Sadeerh Jean Fraser Booth Texac Ranch Syd Armentores

Eight Teams battle for Saturday Loop entries

Eight teams compete for a spot in Saturday Loop events at the coming session. The organizers plan a second meeting next Tuesday evening at the travelers hotel to finalize entries. Strong applicants include Native Guard, Wel-Slonus, Orange Crush, Ullmann, Sternaml Kravis, Waelindale, Pacific Mistletor Cream, and Lublig Service.

Autographs Condition Babe's Hands

New York February 28 observers note Babe Ruth's hands show signs of strain from recent autographs. Despite this, his finger muscles have been exercised by signing many items, including 204 baseballs for a Minneapolis fan.

New York Dalio Mie Bahn Itelian Tundreda Bandalla Minneapolis

Friery Elkins To Face St Marys In Weekend Showdown

Friery and Elkins lead Sehiweiner Institute against St Marys in a two game series at Port Sau Houston auditorium. Priory and Viking from Brackenridge High School form a potent front with Nona Tees and Wank Cheatham in the depth chart. The Mountaineers rely on Priory and Viking to spark offense and lockdown defense as they pursue a strong run this season.

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Feud Ends as Olympic Hopefuls Seek United Path

New York Feb 42 Asr Con geei and Lloyd ths long at odds over a trial course may seek a peaceful understanding for patriotic reasons. Gouger defeated by Couger at Kansas City with a world record for 1000 yards. Gouger elbowed him out of step twice and refused to comment. Olympic stars Conger and Linn emerge as strong U S candidates for the 1500 meter and mile events at Amsterdam. Officials consider joint effort to share the burden to boost medal chances. Conger hints the 800 to 1500 meters may suit him better than the mile, while Linn remains America’s strongest long distance hope, potentially doubling at the Games.

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Unscrambled Fight Results Report With Cryptic Names

The article lists numerous fighter matchups with garbled names and places including references to Associated Press style, some legible cities like Culver City and Lasalle, and a win by an unnamed victor over an unclear opponent. The jumble obscures clear outcomes and participants.

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Cleveland Advance Guard Starts Work

The Cleveland Advance Guard begins operations with Mindger Voger and Jena of the American Jeagun in attendance. Key figures include Miller, Strawn, and Veridethaen as the group plans a March implementation and ongoing duties.

Cleveland Advance Guard Mindger Jena Merning Ajay

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