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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1928
Page
5
The bout featured strong moves and a sharp knockout sequence. McLarnin mounted a rapid, decisive exchange with a powerful right hand to the chin, dropping Terris and prompting the referee count. The crowd surged as McLarnin turned the tide early and sealed victory with precise uppercuts.
Promoter Shelleg Tnivg cancels the planned bout at the Business Men's Athletic Club after Vasquez falls ill. The card shifts to local talent including Kid Foruwndo, with opponents unsettled as the main event is scrapped.
International news reports Henry Tunney signs for a 1929 title showdown. Promoter says negotiations set tentative for June at Yankee Stadium. This item notes exclusive rights and venue speculation surrounding the heavyweight champion.
Dallas sports report states Southern Methodist aims for a share of second place in the Southwest Conference by defeating Rice Institute in Houston tonight. Four Pony players Wilmer Allison J B Mann Wolf Lindsey Couper Bueguss will return for ASM VU lineup with Mak returning from Baylor February 20 game.
Topeka Kansas February 23 The Western League announced four new umpires for the coming season joining four who were on the previous year’s list The names listed include Forest Cyclus Kaveniy Ciey Moydove and Dos Angeles with additional officials from Texas and California among others Names appear garbled in the source but indicate regional officials selected to officiate Western League games for the upcoming season
Bur rago reports a world record in women’s senior national championship swimming. The 400 yard medley relay team led by Tika Lindstrom and Agnes Geraghty, with Catherine Ann Framateles, broke the previous mark by exactly the stated time.
Cobb, former manager, faced an appeal over unusual expenses during a period of managing a business. The report notes a $9840 item and questions about deducting certain costs as business expenses. The details involve multiple parties and disputed deductions.
New York, Feb. 26. Jimmy McLaren stunned the crowd by knocking out Terris in two minutes and forty-seven seconds, claiming a dramatic win that shocked bettors and crowned him the new one shot lightweight contender. The match drew praise for McLaren’s speed and power, with Terris unable to recover after the rapid early flurry.
Controversy surrounds selection of the American track and field team coach. Rumors name Westy Larson Robertson of the University of Pennsylvania as a possible choice, with debate within the Amateur Athletic Union and Olympic committee. Hospitalities and loyalties stir discussions as California colleges and Stanford figures are cited, while observers weigh influence on the Olympic program and upcoming trials.
Fragmented OCR lists many players and teams across a Missouri Valley bowling scene. The text sparsely references Lob Sing and Chicky Broglie, with scattered names such as Roland Lorke and Charley Lhide Hlovk, plus stray phrases about matches, splits, and venues.
In a heated exchange McCarthy labels the Pirates the most dangerous team and predicts a tough chase for the pennant as the Cubs and Braves contend, noting recent series results could dent morale and spur renewed effort ahead of spring training. Tim Carrigan’s Ted Sox tied up play at Brae Wonton as Braves, with Blather and others, display solid form and readiness.
Five More Pirates Headed For California report outlines a travel route involving several stops and suspicions of coordination. The account references figures such as Pig Traynor and Toy axvock, indicating a transit of players and the formation of a second wave.
Disjointed scraps describe moves and camps with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig involved. Mentions Brooklyn Robins preparing to move to Seabrook, Durzy Vance as a special man, and Giants idle as spring training begins in Clearwater.
The seventh annual basketball tournament opened with sixteen teams from the South. Virginia and Auburn led by strong performances as Kentucky, Georgia, and Mississippi squads battled intensely. A last minute flurry by Hoke of Gragaen highlighted the chaotic finish as teams pushed for the title.
The readable text mentions revenues and wrestling events with unclear names and dates. It references locations and organizations in a ruined format, suggesting a compact sports or public notice note from a historic issue. Names and precise figures are not recoverable from the fragment.
The piece muses on Gene Vanner’s dual life in golf and boxing training, recalling Tunney, Sullivan, and postwar sports manners. It weaves a chaotic portrait of fighters at the gulf course, celebrity socializing, and the era’s athletic culture through fragmentary reminiscence and local club scenes.
A fragmented summary lists participants such as Subreijier St Marys U and Waslington with numbers like 43 and 28. Other names include Tawnysh Tiwis Daniel Baker Aly Northesas Tenchers and touches noted at BT New ry Tustibutis. The readable fragments imply a school sports event with multiple competitors and scores.
In a crowded eight bout card, Frost overpowered Morales in the main event, delivering hard blows from the first bell. Morales struggled to answer as Frost dominated with clean rights and steady aggression, edging a late rally but falling short.
Reported today that pitcher Bill Hallahan joins Houston after a shaky season with Syracuse. The International League veteran is described as a southpaw with a sharp curve but control issues. The deal ties Hallahan to the Houston Oilers and the Foxus Jungwe affiliate, per league sources.
Frankie Mason and Gerarden Miountn fought eight brisk rounds in a featherweight bout ending in a draw. Mason pressured early with sharp combos while Miountn answered with steadier defense and counterpunching, producing an even verdict from the judges.
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