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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1928

Page

15

Draughon's Open State Series in Normoyle Campaign

Draughon's Business College undefeated in the City Gick Basketball League begins state championship bid with a Friday Saturday series at Comp Normogie against the Manston champions. Texas Amateur Athletic Federation sponsorship links eliminations across North and Central Texas with later winners facing the San Antonio Houston series for the water title.

Draughon Business College Manston Preston Park Worth Wallus Pexass Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Survivor Uranglou Houston al Austin Austin

Texas rulers of baseball talent in national league

Texas develops many modern major leaguers and Double A prospects. Detroit Tigers scouts train several Texas league stars like Larry Woofall from Fort Worth and Walter Newman from San Antonio. Frede ricksburg gains regional athletic prominence with basketball and polo in a midwinter spotlight.

Nebraska Texas Hom Ks San Antoniio Detroiit Tigers Tern Sesque Tiger Battery Larry Woofall Fort Worth Walter Newman San Antatiio Charley Sullivan Li Stoner Panthers Detroit Pate Tavener Bill Sweeney Richardson Moriarty Tigers Jake Ats Dell Pratt Willis Hodkins Andy Cohen

THREE YANKS STILL ABSENT INDICTS ROUGH SEASON PROBABLE

The article notes Yank players Bannari Hoyt and Shocker absent from Yonkers while Juazzeri holds out for a two year $15 000 per season deal. Manager Miller Truggins says he is not worried by Gaseri’s absence thanks to Leo Mapord er’s strong fielding in his debut. Durocher previously played with Se Paul.

Hy International News Service New York Anneri Hoyt Shocker Yonkers Juazzeri Twoyrer Miller Truggins Gaseri Leo Maporder Durocher Se. Paul

Babe Herman Eyes New Role as Outfielder

New York reports Babe Herman seeks a position in the outfield after a season at first base with the Dodgers. His bat was strong but fielding at first left room for improvement, as club plans shift to Del Listonette at first and Herman in the outfield. Meanwhile Giants managers move players, with John McGraw adjusting roster from Hot Springs toward Augustas and Zach Taylor changing positions.

New York Babe Herman Willed Hobinson Ases Herman del Listonette Echeme Clearwiler John McGraw Giants Augusta Zach Taylor Buster Braves Taylor Braves St Petersbare Yankees Miller Gelrig Chapman Davecher Thobe Dutrocher

New Phil Arrivals Ring and Dietrick Reported

Philadelphia news notes Burt Shatton expects Phillies to have enough talent by tomorrow for advanced practice in Winter Haven Florida. Jimmy Rips and Bill Dietrick arrive as hopefuls, with Dietrick pursuing second chance at major league play. Meanwhile Connie Mack plans regular workouts in Fort Myers as Athletics pitchers join camp.

Philadelphia Seb Burt Shatton Phillies Winter Haven Florida Jimmy Rips Gilching Bill Deitrick Candidair Emup Deitrick Fort Myers Viu Connie Mack Athletics

Must Need Pitchers Buffs Sign Crockett

A garbled report notes Crockett, about 27 years old, 6 feet 1 inch, 210 pounds, linked to the Pacific Coast League. It mentions president Pred Ankentut and several unclear names, with Crockett possibly released to a club and becoming a free agent as the season progresses.

Crockett Ris Sueelay Ankentut

SMU and Baylor in Final Contest at Dallas

In Dallas on Wednesday the Sophomore Medical University team faces Taylor University in a final contest. Rothern Methodal University plans the event as the main showdown of the season, with both teams aiming for top honors and a decisive victory.

S.M.U Baylor Rothern Methadtal University Weawanne Wien Taylor University Welnesday Oeht

Walsh Faces Delaney in High Stakes Boxing Match

New York report outlines betting odds and fan interest as Walsh selects Heeney to face Jack Delaney in a March showdown. The piece notes expected action, trade intrigue, and potential payoff of up to $200,000 in a soon to be announced indoor revival event.

Walsh Dwu Can Tua Laerike James

Moriarty Training Rice For Career of Thievery

Moriarty coaches a budding thief named Rice as he pursues a dubious path in crime. The piece notes Moriarty’s influence over Rice amid a chaotic scene with references to figures like Pony Mandell and others, signaling a turbulent sports or training milieu.

Moriarty

Brotherhood Boys Clinch Intermediate Title In Rough Victory

The Brotherhood Boys swept to a 25 to 19 win on Tuesday night to claim the American division crown in the Intermediate league. They trailed by five with two minutes left but mounted a rally to secure the win over Spanish American Evangelical Brotherhood, earning a shot at the Nation division champions for the dengue title. Buencostra and Bighman led winners with key baskets while Neh tallied nine for the losers. lineups feature Meatherbouls Bucarska Alexander Cubide Gran Thor Cabidlo Dibble New Conte Funega Marotin Gonzales and Vie Seluiliz among others.

Niight Cri Buencostra Will Petots Wig Bighman Tle Wine Nets Neh Meatherbouls Bucarska Alexander WY Cubide Maxant Gran Thor Cabidlo Dibble New Conte Funega Marotin Gonzales Vie Seluiliz Gyainday Ortetn

Ole Miss Captures South Cager Title in Thrilling Finish

Mississippis Ole Miss basketball team wins the rugged South championship in a dramatic finale against Auburn. Star guard led the comeback with fourteen of thirty points, while teammates contributed steady scoring as the Rebels clinched the title in the final minutes.

Univeraul Atlanta Ole Mish University of Mississippi Auburn Ok Sued Een Hte Viet Anil Aveib Gant Auhari Mndoding Awhien Che Gi

Rattlers Triumph in Lineup Highlight at Taft

In Kingaville Texas the Ratters with Daphne in lineup edged the San Antonio-based Ratilore 2 to 1, as South Texas Teachers faced a renewed Serpen lineup. The opening game saw a 3 to 29 victory for the Davelinas, with Coach Griesenbeck stating plan to stop in Taft for a Wednesday night game before resuming travel.

Kingaville Tex. Veh Frank Daphne Clarin St May's University Ratilore San Antonin Cnge South Texas Serpen Tito Davelinas Griesenbeck St. Mary's Tenuy Taft Son Antanin

Kennel Club Convenes Thursday in San Antonio

A meeting of the Kennel Club is set for Thursday at the chamber of commerce. Proceedings will cover club matters and upcoming events with members from local kennels and related organizations expected to attend.

Kennel Club Salt Antonio Kennet Cfu Witt Chamber of Cvymerce Pt & Eeleck Thursilny Nighls

Fencing to Develop Hitters in Training Talk

AVIELAST reports fencing to develop hitters with a focus on coordination of eye hand and muscle. Winmy Vorhoff, a noted figure from Cleveland Indians, has arrived at New Orleans tribe headquarters. The method, praised by New Orleans experts, emphasizes disciplined practice and physical conditioning as the key to improved batting performance.

Avielast Winmy Vorhoff Peertit Iiseniin Cleveland Inedians New Orleans Vorhotf Dietth Drabi Hocus, Mind Masele

Boston Hedgehog? Foul Call Sparks Debate In Court

In Boston Massachusetts a tax commission clash questions whether a foul occurred during a game decision. Al Mello markets a product as manager Tabby Gold states the grand jury’s ruling had the top play not fouled but knocked out in the round. Media coverage is cited as biased.

Rmernanonny Sena Boston Keb Masatchusetts al Mello Naniager Mello

Godfrey Defeats Uzcudun Before Record Crowd

George Godfrey solidifies standing in heavyweight ranks by defeating Tooting Uzcudun in Los Angeles. Godfrey weighed 230 1/2 pounds to Uzcudun’s lighter frame, with no knockdowns and a decisive decision. Official attendance reached 36 605, though estimates suggest near 40,000 including passholders. Prizes totaled $61,668.53 in gate money.

Los Angeles George Godfrey Long Ling Eri Tooting Uscudun Gene Tunney Gaffrey Tratina Godfrey

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