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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1928
Page
14
Fort Sam hosting a pivotal midweek basketball clash as St Marys Academy and the Eagles prepare for a three game series. The Druckenridge Magics eye strong form while Fort Sam Houston aims to topple the district champs in a high school double header at the post auditorium.
New York February 29 America's premier distance runner Unyd Hahn prepared for a big mile race at Madison Square Garden facing Ray Conger and Dr Otto Peltzer. The indoor mile world record of four minutes twelve seconds looms, with Hahn aiming for top form this season and potential record scrutiny. Other events include a two mile handicap with Ray comeback efforts and multi event entries from college athletes.
The 1928 Bears gathered in San Antonio for the club's first training trip. About 20 players depart from League Park by bus to Fredericksburg Thursday as Tigers prospects continue workouts in wet conditions. Early arrivals include manager Frank Gibson, with a busy schedule of double sessions leading to a two-a-day routine then a longer practice at 11 o'clock. Remaining players and new arrivals from various sections join by Thursday morning, forming the camp lineup.
Montreal Maroons star has battled a broken ankle and three cracked ribs for weeks. An X ray today confirmed the injuries while Siebert had previously complained of a sore ankle and a strained wrist but did not miss a game.
San Antonio fans prepare for two bi district basketball games this week featuring Shiner Laney and Brackenridge set to play at the YMCA gym Friday afternoon. Shiner and Laney, district champions 29 and 23 respectively, will meet in a 5 a.m. 7 kickoff. Brackenridge faces Fredericksburg at a post-gym venue Friday night. Coach Mogford says Yancy has lost only once this season, to St. Mary's Academy Buttons.
Walter Jubneau, manager of the Newark International erga team, cannot attend spring drills in St Augustine Florida due to influenza relapse. Frank Forel, a pitching prospect, and Bob Goverman, set to manage Brownwood in the West Texas League, will join training camps with the Bears ar cosck.
Abilene Texas on February 29 3 Monday afternoon at Tarramore Field a mix of old and new players practiced for Bridges grid unit Frank Bogart in focus with ten weeks of price practice to evaluate talent and fit for his system Bridges aims to assemble a winning combination using the extended camp.
Bum Spears presents a ten rounder card at Labor Union hall Virginia Boulevard Wednesday night featuring Allm Bolden, Kid Phillips, Youthful Charles, Kid White, Stanley Met, and Happy Young in 135 pound bouts. Four round curtain-raisers, a special section for white fans, and high turnout marked the show.
Texas Military Institute juniors defeated San Antonio Academy 10 to 4 on the outdoor court Tuesday afternoon. Key players Devigon, Smith, Mears, Bunith, Mon, Lakeff, Kuentes and others starred for T M I while Lakeff guarded for the academy.
In Fort Worth on Thursday the Panthers opened spring practice with a squad led by George Bischoff and Marty Griffin. Newcomers joined the group as they prepared for the season, while veterans worked to sharpen skills and team chemistry.
A chaotic recap lists multiple bouts with names like Woolinn, William, Norman, Sark, and Martin among others. It notes Woolinn’s defense and several knockout results, including Jack Tekeep and Rik Matelek, with scattered city names and dates, reflecting a jumble of boxing results and outcomes.
Al Espinosa of Chicago wins the West Coast Open golf championship in Realnam Florida finishing ahead of a strong field. MacDonald Smith of Long Island chased Espinosa to the finish as Dobby Cruicksbank of New York placed third. William Burke and Gene Saragen from New York also scored well, while other top finishers trailed by several strokes in a closely contested event.
Fragmented OCR summary notes S P Gun Club preparing for trap season. Mentions Triparnery and Nine reenili puetias with unclear details. References to individuals Wepre Payne T W Wy Wales and misread names. March is noted as the month.
The article reports Victory Wilson will not field a baseball team this season. Manager Parcep of Menteke cites unnamed conflicts and scheduling issues as the reason for the decision, with officials indicating no fielded squad for the forthcoming league competition.
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