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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1928

Page

15

Local Academic League opens with early debuts

The academic basketball league starts with multiple debuts as Braem Wildcats, Alamo Heights Mules, and Junior College teams begin play in Porter's Festa Milttnee Juztitate Cadets events. City League action follows with eight teams scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday games at Cain Normoxle, featuring Stark's Linas vs Tik, Public Service vs St. Mary's, and others.

Will & Double Jarier Fort Lane Fovston Turtle So Etook Braem Wildcats Porter Alamo Heights Tuffitous Phace Legzuo Trarock Acueury Sidner Lanaier AllStars Wesleyan Iustimate City Leagle Thesday Thunday Cain Normoxle Stark Linas Tiks Puobie Jes St. Mary's University Elka Sre St. Mark's i St. Suuinlel Public Service Texas Chiropractors Sam Honton Catholic Community Center Rutmers Lions Field Harlandale Heights Mate Heights Exos Junior College Tuna Angeles Heights Ligus Wield Bob Bass St Mary's University Pravy Buttons Corsday Somerset San Manos

Mandell to defend lightweight title on quick notice

Promoter Eddie Kane announces Mandell may fight Samay Shan Dell for the lightweight crown as soon as a suitable challenger is found. The potential bout hinges on National Boxing Association alignment and a firm contract, with Mullen and Kant among contenders discussed for a speedy match.

Chicago Tan Hddie Kane Samay Shandell Tromuter Muller Boxing Association Urowo Vane Peu Meterd Mallen Kant Mac Thane Aout Mullen Mondeltia Wil Hi

Thunberg Wins European Skating Championship Title

Thunberg, skating from Narvas and San, defeats Finland to claim the European championship in a two day event. He wins the 2000 meter race in 18 minutes, with Hvungen of Norway taking second and an unnamed Norwegian third. The large Norway crowd watched Kikus’s Wing Teavkiin and other competitors in Haullangrad.

SLO Narvas San Uhe Thinberg Finland Spauetile Haullangrad Norway Hvungen TS Anmotes Trad Thiattre Bao Sroontsls Iunhere

Monterey Defeats Germania in Soccer Match

Monterey defeated Germania in a soccer match as both teams battled for the lead. Scattered play and misplayed passes marked the contest, with neither side gaining a decisive advantage until late in the game.

Speaker Salary Cut Sparks Washington Move

Watelagroi American League club president said Tris Speaker must voluntarily reduce his salary within the next week or be released. If he refuses, he would depart by February 1. West, a potential center fielder, may compete for the role if Speaker leaves. The team plans to arrive February 29 with sixteen pitchers, aiming to begin spring activities in Maree 1.

Tampa Phe Sriftith Watelagroi American League Wulay Tris Benators Washington Griffith West Rveckit Tig Senators Saneou Maree

New Coach Geis Leads Historic Team Return

A new coach named Geis returns the squad to action with a revitalized approach after a challenging season. The team seeks stability and wins under fresh leadership as the season opens.

Southwest Conference Standings and Week's Key Games

Survey of the Southwest Conference standings with Baylor, Arkansas, Texas, Texas A&M, and SMU atop discussions. Noting Baylor’s recent wins, Arkansas’ conference absence, and tight margins in pivotal games, including Texas’ 87 to 27 victory over St. Thomas and Baylor’s upcoming Houston and Dallas games.

Kansas City bowler rolls perfect score in match

A Kansas City bowler achieved a perfect score in a recent competition, edging past rivals with precise throws. The event featured standout performances from local bowlers and showcased top form amid strong TV coverage.

Kansas City

Paolino and Godfrey Set Feb 28 Showdown

Paolino and Godfrey are slated to fight on February 28. The event is listed amid a sports column with scattered readable names and fragments referencing teams, venues, and other boxing notes.

Paolino Godfrey

May Even Sprint Again Laren Murchison Rebounds

Olympic star Laren Murchison has recovered from a dangerous meningitis case and doctors say he may return to racing in his prime. His recovery renews hopes for a comeback to his old-time form and competitive performances.

Laren Murchison Rin

Abilene Beats Wichita in Hard Fought Polo Match

Abilene wins a rough three game series opener against Wichita. Key players from Abilene and Wichita trade goals with Abilene taking an early lead and extending through the middle quarters. The contest features multiple goals from Abilene players including Chioning and Hale and sets up a follow up in the Southwestern Midwinter tournament.

Miilene Robbins Wiehita Abijoner Hale Ur

Medicos Lead In Quileon League Play

Medicos edge rivals as leading team in the Avy Pose league with a 1st place tie potential. Fort Sam hosts the upcoming games while special troops prepare to reinforce the regiment on Wednesday night at 2029.

Secon Median Troghmons Tadiry Manehig Batuorkups Wienihoy Wight Fort Sam Medien Regiment Wavnsdays Ul Medias Ming

Mixup Prevents Kelly Polo Game

The report notes a mixup surrounding a Kelly polo game, with confusion over the location and participants. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the incident involved key figures and a scheduled Sunday event, signaling a postponement or reorganization.

Engleman Besnke Lead Silly Conference Wins

In a rough court report, Engelman and Besnke lead their team to victory with strong contributions as the season progresses. Rogel scored 282 points in the tally with solid showings from Kavelman and others.

Engelman Bgenig Tye Walter Engelman Miia Converse Clib Gene Wel la Saibuld Pune Hwalthy Engaman Besnke Chlor Ubu Ava Selbohd Walle Rogel Wah Eingle Gaye Sys

Track construction begins at St Marys amid campus plans

Work started Monday on a new track at St Marys under supervision of district staff with four lanes and facilities to be ready well before the scheduled Western meet. The project aims to upgrade athletic facilities and support spring track events on campus.

St, Mary's Nike Walldae Dima Vive

Wandering hike schedule disrupts Texas boys journey

The report traces Jack Baggett and companions planning long hikes from Alpine to Fort Davis with stops in Marfa and back, aiming to travel light in sweats and khakis. The journey, marked by uncertain timing and strenuous pacing, tests the boys as they join Labor Eleven rivals this season.

Tol Ulerk Antille Basel Ren Antonio Callgie Rome Davis Nile Clack Banpygetl Teun Alpine Marvin Marfa Ft. Davis Hopcom Alpine Wernesday Murihy Oxford

Brackenridge High Jreets Travis Park in Practice Game

A fragmentary report notes Brackenridge High and Park teams in a Monday night practice at the Ys MAG with unclear details. Mentions Methodist Mundees and a Wednesday game at Huglesville in Jimmie Farguson's Tex Tavior College Rancers at the Post auditorium. Nearby Rileyimen prepare for a Kerrville trip Friday to face Vive Ligh school.

Brackenridge High Jreets Travis Park Raguvenand Freist Bo Davfless Will Myage Braids Park Methodists Mundees Reus Jay Scho Ys Mag AVY Post Auditorium Chen Tog Rileyimen Kerrville

Canada Team Europe Bound Rounds Out Short Iteration

A fragmented report notes Canada’s team bound for Europe with mentions of Toronto and several individuals involved in amateur and university hockey circles. The item references competitions, bowls, and a river setting, with scattered proper nouns and unclear chronology.

Ehage A. Rewitz Vad Wal Ma Yyenss Chutes Areiota Tiehides I Lorghto University Amit Hockey Renin Holden

Deadlocked teams tangle at Army game tense as final looms

Four squads battled to a draw in a tight Army contest with defense decisive late. Key players from South Seba and Bendigo contributed, while coaches weighed remaining schedule and potential standings implications.

ARMY Petri

Field Goal Gives Grange Team Game

A fragmentary report notes a field goal securing a game for Grange. The text includes scattered names and phrases from a dated sports page, with unclear surrounding context and multiple OCR errors. The readable portion centers on a decisive scoring play and mentions teams and individuals in a noisy, partial manner.

Grange

League Burns Sparks Excited Fans Amid Turbulent Season

League star Burns ignites fans with bold plays and dramatic moments as teammates scramble for consistency. Reports describe high energy, mixed results, and lingering questions about team leadership and performance entering key stretch.

Rornevl Rests Record With Tigers Pore

A fragmented note hints at a basketball contest involving Rornevl and the Tigers with Melvieron Wells and a planned Wednesday witness test. The readable lines reference a tentative lineup and an imminent game plan, though details are unclear.

Untitled fragmentary news item from historical page

A garbled OCR passage references a committee and a city event with unclear names and dates. The readable bits mention a driver, a street area, and a likely meeting or decision involving a superior court or office, but essential details are missing.

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