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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
6
We review a long internal exchange about player Gibson and waivers, showing Toronto? St Louis and Cincinnati clubs amid tampering charges. The letters discuss who could confer with Gibson, telegrams from Ends, and Ables replies about waiver actions and managers.
Controversy intensifies as claims about Gibson surface amid speculation surrounding Frank’s role with the St Louis Cardinals. Sources point to leadership changes and ongoing discussions within the organization.
Tony White, a scarred Texas welterweight, meets Velasco for the Mexican title at Arena Tivoli. White seeks just his second win there after Velasco stopped him in the 14th round previously. Both San Antonio boxers have fought locally in recent months as part of the Mexican campionship dispute.
In a heated exchange the speaker recalls meeting Civso in the lobby and congratulating him on becoming manager while alleging attempts to shaft him a second time. He denies tampering with Gibson, cites a Judge Bucks wire report, and mentions a plan tied to the Heston club and Pallas. Mr Rickey’s correspondence is noted regarding Gibson’s attendance in San Antonio as a coach.
Fragmented notes detail waiver requests, letters, and telegrams among Gibson, Carding, McKeehnie, and others regarding a 1927 club matter. The text covers delays, assumed duties, and supposed manager assignments for San Antonio and related entities, with confusion over who held authority and timing of communications.
In correspondence from late 1927, Macau's records reveal tension over waiver requests and managerial hopes for the St. Louis Cardinals and rival Boston club. The exchange details state that waivers were processed in regular course, note Boston’s withdrawal, and mention Frank Gibson’s situation and Mrs Gibson’s health as context for management discussions.
The Buffs landed star catcher Mes Jai in a high profile deal involving key figures like Ting Gulpher Schutte and Punk Snyder. The acquisition reshapes their lineup as they prepare for the next season, with details on the financial terms and surrounding moves unclear from the fragment.
A fragmentary report notes Patttullo, presumed author, achieving a hole in one at a county course. The text mentions an eleventh or eighth hole and includes scattered names and places, but the core fact is a player scoring a hole in one during a round at a local course.
A five year lease of the Turner gravel pit near Wetmore was announced by Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club president L Is Lane. The range will serve Brackenridge Municipal range followers and will be open to members only with a special drive to enroll rifle and pistol enthusiasts. The executive committee includes Dr Eldridge Adams, A O Miscen, Percy Wells, and G Fel Collins who led the project.
The Aurora boxing card collapsed as main bout participants Garcia and Trish Melanuell refused to go on, leaving promoters scrambling Thursday night. The event was billed as a fun showcase but fell apart as plans unraveled.
Branch Rickey writes to Disch detailing Gibson waiver dealings with Boston and St. Louis Cardinals, his concern over Frank Snyder’s move, and O'Farrell's thumb surgery risk. He discusses Tampering rumors with Harry Aties, updates on staff like Snyder and Boulinworth, and the team’s cautious path through 1928 season planning.
A fuzzy note states Mules seek football clash in October during a national Legion convention. Waco Heights, coached by Earle Frasier, aims for a first choice opponent with Shreveport or Louisiana champions. Negotiations hinge on securing a big university game Oct 8 or 9, amid convention crowds.
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