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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1928

Page

6

Battle Next Week For Gens Tunney Contract Battle

International News Service reports a heavyweight bout tense with a $10,008 check to bind a contract between Tex Rickard and Gene Tunney for one night. The Madison Square Garden trust deposit guarantees $950,000. Chicago promoter influence and Miami talks loom as sides pressure a Florida forum for decision before foreclosing on the deal.

International News Service New York Thempion Tonner Madison Square Ganten Corporation New York Trust Company Tex Rickard Champion Toner Tomey Chi Etge Florida Gene Rickard Chicago Miami Tonney Richard Anton J. Cermak Cermak Tunney Etsy Ipago Jack Dempoer

Reiselt Wins Three Cushion Title Bid in Philadelphia

Otto Reiselt maintains lead in three cushion billiards after defeating Denton of Kansas City by 300 to 187 in Philadelphia. Reiselt advances to face next challenger as the championship series continues tonight.

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Buckley Threatens Suit Over Sharkey Victory

Johnny Buckley, manager of Jack Sharkey, says he will sue Tex Rickard for 1 million dollars if Sharkey loses to Johnny Risko in March in New York and if a Tunney bout follows, in a letter to Rickard. He claims the plan stemmed from a fake telegram showing an immediate title chance for Sharkey after a Risko win.

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Buttons Face Nixon and Mules in Back-to-Back Near-Term Tests

Two hard games loom for Marys Academy as they host Nixon High at 3:30 Friday on the academy court and then face Alamo Heights High Eagles at 3:00 Saturday night at Fort Ramon Houston Auditorium. Local boxing note reports lightweight Tenbon leaving for Rochester to spar with Joe Trippe in a ten-round bout Monday night.

Fit, Mary's Academy Tuttons Nixon High School Academy Court Alamo Heights High School Aigles Fort Ram Houston Eraebun Lippe Totecceional News Service Hansar City Tan

Yates Faces Gilbert in 10 Round Welterweight Bout

Yates and Gilbert plan a 10 round welterweight fight at 140 pounds Friday night in Aurora. Yates seeks a win to crown himself regional welterweight champion, while Gilbert aims to prove himself against the Mexican foe touted as dangerous. Also on the card are four rounders featuring Hill, Hernandez, and Battling Perez, with promoter Marcy Bronter handling the main event telecast.

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Rex Beach Defeated in Palm Beach Golf Match

Rex Beach loses to Tay Maxwell of Butterick in the Artists and Writers golf tournament in Palm Beach. The match extends to twenty first belt as Grantland Rice tops Perles Tinoze, setting up a finals clash today.

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Sanchez First Goaler To Pass 100

Pate Sauchez, star goaler of the Catholic Community Center basketball teams, becomes the first City player to cross the 200 mark in points. Secretary Gilt announced Sanchez scored 21 points Thursday night, bringing his total to 106. Teammate Tolo Salas is second with 87 points, as Sauther’s nest plans to add to his tally next Thursday when COC faces St. Mark’s in a league game.

Pate Sauchez Catholic Community Center Podls Gilt Sanchez Sow Tolo Salas Sauther Coc St. Mark's Public Service Roemer Nevt Sam Howton Hks Chirapractic St. Mark’s. University

Amateur pugilists feature eight bout card at Tay Night

Bod Lass announced a boxing program at Lions Field with eight amateur bouts. The lineup lists fighters such as Wildman, Kid Maloney, Kid Monterrey, Kid Frank Merino, Gordy, Morales, Paul Bink GI, and Baker Eur. Reported training orders mention the New York Giants for March 1 and August.

Bod Lass Lions Field Fultow Ego Wildman Rusdus Kid Maloney Robert Inne Kid Monterrey Frank Merino Gordy Floyd Frost Fureizad Cb & Morales Jia Baus Knox Paul Bink Add Baker Pi Wiliam Neww York Giants

Roemers Top Standings After Narrow Win in League Showdown

Roemers edged Chiropractors 20 to 0 in a hard fought league clash. Ward and Veltman led the Roemers with strong scoring and defense while Hutton and Ross contributed key plays. Catholic Community Center rallied late but fell short as Roemers maintained first place in a tense midseason matchup.

Slks Win But Get Hot Fight On Court

A rocky matchup ends in a victory for the Slks as a heated finale unfolds with coach and veterans guiding the young lineup. Notable players include Dwyer and Haynes as early bench thrusts spark the effort and a late push seals the win against a crowded arena.

Tul Skaters Face Hi Team in Fourth Tie

The report lists a muddled scene of skaters and officials with names like Te Vrilonen and Trinneng, noting ties and lineups for a competition. Players and coaches are mentioned in a chaotic roster of Wing, Mbronns, and referees, reflecting a disrupted event record.

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