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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1928

Page

2

White House Considers Army Navy Football Reconciliation

Washington January report says representatives Fish and Britten plan White House talks over Army Navy eligibility and future rivalry. President Coolidge said to show interest while West Point general Winans refuses conference. lawmakers push to avoid canceling the annual game.

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Open golf tourney kick off with Willow Spring stars

Winter’s B16 Winer cuts fir time as Willow Springs prepares for the Zeras Open. San Antonio golfers shine amid strong practice, with Deson of Willow Spring unveiling gallery police and Friday crowds growing ahead of Thursday start. Notables include Fore, Smith, Burke, Armour, and Cullea among the many pros expected to attend.

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Pro Golf Notes Highlight Willow Springs Pros and Changes

Pro golf notes detail Horton Smith and Bobby Jones at Willow Springs with strong drives and long chips. Fragments mention tournament setups, new course equipment, and local staff plans, including Fort Sam Houston security and a new bus service to Willow Springs from East Houston.

Heavies Fail To Post Fight Forfeit Details

In a March 1 heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden, Nelaney Fight-gear and Tom Heeneys posted forfeiture checks amid commission concerns over the fifteen-round match. Delener or Hosmer missed required steps, resulting in a $4069 penalty split between the promoter and the supervisory body.

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Washington Moving Up in Valley Race

Washington gains in a Valley race as 4 ply competition sees Nant, Te, and Beers contending for top positions. Renner, Weidn, and Alber contribute defensively while Kangis attempts a tilt, with four judges evaluating the outcome.

Washington

Aggie Wrestlers Win in Stillwater Victory

In Stillwater Oklahoma on a recent night, the Aggie wrestling team claimed a win as they continue a rising trend. The event featured a series of matches linked to the national Amateur Athletic Union championships and involved competitors from the University of Oklahoma and Texas A&M, signaling a strong performance by the Aggies in the title-contending meet.

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Bobby Jones Named Walker Cup Captain

Bobby Jones selected as Walker Cup captain for the team representing Aflania amid unclear surrounding details. The announcement confirms Jones will lead the squad in forthcoming matches.

Bobby Jones

Bears Gibson deal hinges on waivers and health

Report says Frank Gibson may join the Bears through waivers as Chicago tries to land the St Louis star catcher. San Antonio and St Louis clubs negotiating via third parties with a potential $15,000 option and $6,000 cash, aiming for August 18 deadline.

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Gilbert Fights Yates Clash Ends in Knockout

The region, known for tough prize fighters, watched as Yates traveled from California to Han Antonia seeking easy money. Promoter Mercy Montez booked Kid Gilbert as Yates opponent, delivering a brutal six round knockdown and eventual stoppage as Yates collapsed and failed to rise.

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Wright 81 Fans Golf Birthday Observance at Club

Wright aged 81 celebrated his birthday with a golf outing at a Florida course. The event drew veterans, officers, and guests including Civil War veterans and local dignitaries, with a ceremony at the nearby hotel and a trophy presentation to the day’s golf winner.

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MacDonald Smith Cartoon Exaggeration Spotlight

Cartoonist Korburg sketches a exaggerated bit featuring MacDonald Smith in Los Angeles. The playful panel highlights the golfing expert in a humorous, lighthearted context.

MacDonald Smith Korburg Los Angles

Fight results trend muddled by obscure names and places

The report lists numerous mismatched fight results with performers from New York and various locales, including Mil ran Ean Seams Dorkwun and Mickey O'Mewil. Several bouts end in draws or unclear outcomes, mentioning locations such as Dayton Ohio and Toledo Ohio, with limited verifiable details.

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Man O War's Sons Slump In Kentucky Racing Notes

Kentucky racing notes report Man O War's Sons slump and setback as two year olds underperform amid injuries to horses Crusader and Mars. The entry totals around 380 thousand dollars with Crusader alone contributing significant earnings, while prognostications hint at Derby potential for one colt amid uncertain future for the stable.

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McDonough Honored for Athletics at University of Chicago

John J. McDonough, senior at the University of Chicago, noted for three years of varsity football and two basketball shares, receives an honorary award for athletic excellence. Teammate Max Mullin is cited alongside, highlighting the clash between college sports and scholarly work.

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Minnesota V8 and Chicago clash for third place bid

Minnesota's veteran basketball team faces Chicago tonight in a key Big Ten race. The Gophers hold one win and one loss in conference play and aim to climb to third place with a victory, while Chicago seeks to shake off recent setbacks and improve position.

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UZCUDUN ROJAL READY FOR ACTION IN MEXICO CITY

Paolina Teendun and Quentin Ramero Rome finalize training for a fifteen round bout set in Mexico City this Sunday. The arena expects a record crowd as fans back the bout with Rojas favored to win and early bets predicting a knockout before the seventh round.

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McMurre Leads High Scorers In Brush With Texas Leaehers

McMurre 28 points leads a high scoring day as Howard Nesey and Abilene Christian feature among multiple scorers. The match includes Walkover Shots and strong performances from Austin Callaze and Ranger Montena with double digit totals, highlighting a lively basketball scene.

Olympic hopes rise for mill worker turned decathlete

Gary, a milk worker from Pittsburgh, trains for the Olympics after graduating from DePauw. He is coached by Steve Farrell of the University of Michigan and plans to begin internship training on April 1. A leading American decathlete, he has long pursued the chance to compete at the national level.

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Irving Teams Take Junior High Games

Irving junior high games featured Tiboya beating Class Tiboya 22 to 17 while Alva Baggs, Hoey, and Abe led the efforts for the Irving squad. Viconte Claes contributed key plays as the teams competed for supremacy in the neighborhood event.

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Giants Seek Speaker Contract Amid Trade Talks

New York Giants show strong interest in Eddie Speaker, with talks centering on a possible 1925 season deal approaching 820000. Intermediaries report both sides ready to act, and Cleveland whispers suggest Speaker could become a left fielder if negotiations progress. Interest spans multiple teams as Stoneham weighs market value and fit.

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Giants Show No Interest In Tierney Return

Tierney says the New York Giants are not interested in Uri Speater or a return of Tierney. The report suggests possible appearance with Giants form next year, with terms discussed but denial issued.

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Indiana Players Turn Out For Big Ten Title Chase

Indiana basketball stars stay home as Purdue and Indiana battle for the Big Ten title. Names like Chapman, Walters, Plontigent Town, and Tilinsis surface as rivals tease the season.

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