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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

18

Pinkey Whitney signs with Philadelphia Nationals for spring training

Arthur Pinkey Whitney, former New Orleans champion and Pelicans’ top Dixie Series hitter, agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Nationals and will join Haven, Florida camp next month. Hodney Whitney, catcher for Tattle Rock, also signed with the Mission Bells and will report to spring camp early.

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Basketball Scores From Various Colleges And Cities

Scattered college basketball results show Baylor 36 Rise 88 Texas A&M 50 Hillyards 45 Arthur Utah 25 Kanata City A C 205 Cook Paint 33 Texas Tech 27 Simmons 20 Iowa U 30 Creighton 20 Northwestern 25 Minnesota 22 North Texas Teachers 22 West Texas Teachers 12 Iowa State 30 New York Celtics 40 Rochester 34.

Nexug U Baylor Rise Texas Aggies Hillyards Arthur Utah Kanata City A. C Cook Paint Texas ‘Tech Simmons Iowa U Creighton Northwestern Minnesota Howard Posot North Texas West Texis Iowa State New York Celtics Rochester

German star Peltzer seeks U S track permits

Dr Otto Peltzer the German running marvel pressed the Amateur Athletic Union foreign relations committee for permission to compete in U S indoor meets during his stay. He hopes to run in the Millrose AAU championships at Madison Square Garden and in events in Chicago and at Knights of Columbus meet, with delays cited by officials as puzzling.

New York The Amateur Athletic. Union Otto Peltzer United States Peltzer Paavo Nuemi Millrose Hedin Square Garden Chicago Knights of Columbus Tan WPI Otto Beltzer Amateur Athletic Union America de. Peliver Lusk University of “Chicago A. U Thn Foreign Relations Committee Nework

Academic Hockey League In Action

Sesund ratind of plays the Academic Ice Hockey League will start Saturday afternoon when the Cadets from Tesac Military Institute clash with the High School Independents at the Sam Pedro Teeland rink. The Cadets defeated the Independents last week in a torrid struggle. Another round of play will decide the league champion. Molly McDonnell Dies at 86 in Ban Rafael Stalbenwell trained Joe Gans and many other boxers.

Sesund Ratind Tesac Military Institute Cadats Sam Pedro Teeland Cadats Molly" McRonnell Ban Rafael Cal D. F Molly) McDonnell Aga Ag Stellenwell Joe Gans

Utility Team Warmups Before City Teague Showdown

The Public Service Utilities prepare for Thursday night action against undefeated Hoemers, after practice games on Tuesday and Wednesday. They host the M. C. A. All-Stars Tuesday at 8 o'clock and meet the A. B. Frank Independents Wednesday at Turner Hall Court, while urging employees to distribute game bulletins locally.

Hoemers Quittet Public Service Utilities M.C. A A. B. Frank Independents Turner Hall Court Mst Ge Public Service

Cubs Holdouts Stir Chicago Baseball Preseason

Chicago, day 31, unsigned players including Charlie Root Hack Wilson and Charley Grimm have not signed 1928 contracts. President William Veeck says holdout status unclear as others sign. club officials plan to begin spring activities with signed players, while holdouts may be ignored for now.

Chicago Charlie Root Pitchrr Hack Wiltson Cub Wmotsone Boldoute William “Vouk Huldout Hal. Carlson Ander Cub Charley Gunn Firrtwacker Hive Sigi‘ad Bue Veeck Amlata

Jennings Has Little Chance

In Scranton Pennsylvania Hughey Jennings, famed gate at the baseball diamond, remains in grave condition after a restless night. Attending physicians report no change in his status though he showed brief consciousness and was cheered by a cable from John D. McGean, manager of the New York Giants, who played with McGraw on the Orioles in 1894.

Soranton Hughey Jennings J . Tennings Fohn D. McGean Mannigee New York Giants Cuba McGraw Orioles

Gri t h t i n i high school girls clobber rival

Ruth Harris led Griffith high school girls basketball with 53 points on 12 baskets and a free throw as Griffith defeated rivals 218 to 10 in a decisive game. Hutchins and Allen also contributed heavy scoring for the Kansas Division matchup.

Ruth Harris Ind Griffith

Draughon Wins Clinches Second Repeat Championship

Draughon’s Business College basketball team beat Roemer sextet 81 to 0 at Camp Normoyle Monday night to clinch the girls’ league title. Irene Wilkins Roemer forward had an off night, while Melba Price led Draughon’s with lengthy drives and clutch free throws. Public Service nurses tamed BP hospital 20 to 8, aided by Trene Wendland’s scoring. George O’Brien and Vic Relaults officiated.

Ford Ity Draughon Business College Roemer Tuboecup Dyosghon Camp Normoyle Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Roae Hill Puero Franz Misa Hill Fleng Bury Svee Taubert Prich Seaks Irene Wilkins Melba Price Se Deudere Lineros Dranghou Hil Wruvz Warde Tanbers Tail Lerrel Ziegler Hil Davenport Lamp Public’ Service Company Public Service Girls Trene Wendland Public Service Hays Mitrovich McCoughan Graven Forwarts Christian Conway Trlows van Baskum Sehreader Lecell Nedd Wblie Schofield J. Wend Land J Wendland Boyle Juneman Georges

Rattler Five Faces Tough City League Schedule

Coach Tim Griegenbeck of Saint Marys University notes a hard stretch with back to back City League and collegiate games at Camp Norfold. The schedule lists Elks vs Houston Bankers, Hattie vs South Texas College Bavelinas, and matchups including Police Service, Roemer, St Mark’s, and Catholic Community Center with Saint Mary’s and Houston Bank facing multiple opponents.

Tim _Griegenbeck Bt. Mary's University Hattie South Texas College Bavelinas Fort Sim Houston City League Camp Nor Sam Houston Bank S. Wks Catholic Community Center Ve. SE Mary's Roemer St. Mark's Va C. C Roemer Va Ham Houston Bank St. Mary’s Va St. Afurk's

Berlenbachs Happy on New Honeymoon

Former light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach and his wife Anne Rose Riley Ber Jenbach reconciled after a brief marital dispute. They plan a second honeymoon in Revena as they depart together following an annulment suit that was settled and labeled a love squabble.

Paul Berteibach Anne Rose Riley Ber Jenbach Berlenbach Erly

Intermediate loop games set for Tuesday at Fort Sam Houston

The article notes two basketball games scheduled Tuesday at Fort Sam Houston. In the opener at 9, the Young Men's Subraw association meets the Dibble Sport. Fans should expect a pair of tense youth contests and early season showings.

Fort Sam Houston

Texas League Newcomers Introduced by Fortens

MERVYN MITCHELL, First Baseman, Shreveport, a left handed batter and thrower, enters the Texas League as a newcomer. He spent last season in the Cotton States League with Alexandria and Monroe, saw training camp with Shreveport, and has prior contests in 1927.

Texas League Charles J. Fortens Socata Eens Marear AL Mervyn Mitchell Shrevepors Alexandria Cotton States Frage Battaha Mitchell Shreveport Monroe Cotton States Engne

Bowling Reports From Ninepey and A Terrace League

BOWLING NOTES show the Booaters and Wetmore near in a tight set with Wetmore taking both games after late rallies. Patsy Jonaz led Wetmore while Blumburg and Kuemosr aided the visitors. Booster players included Dausin, Roy Smith and Kilgore. Wetmore posted scores around the 60s to 70s range. details include 60 61 45 and 83 7 0s in the mix. The Terrace Insurance team dominated early but Florsheim Shoes rallied to win the decisive third game. Hopplin, Reed, Kopplin and Opplio appear among top scorers. auto accident sidelining Opplio noted.

Wetmore Berore Patsy Jonaz Blumburg F Kuemosr Bee Dausin Roy Smith Ate Mardieap Leattle Roluars Insurance Cetfins Florsheim Hopplin Reed Hottman Oppllo Farst Niatch Cores M. A. Terrace Insummaes Co Kopplin Heitarz Sesseece Fivenheim Shor Co Butler

Flier Team Defeats Artillery 35 to 11 in Army Y M C A Basketball

Flier Team beat the Battery Twelfth Artillery 35 to 11 at the Army court Monday to claim the American Division tile. Fifty-second Squadron clinches national section. Fifty-first Squadron and Twelfth Observation Flight to vie for American tie. Lineups listed with McCollough, McKar, White, Rineheard, Grive and others. The program also notes an upcoming talk The Orcult Lie of Bewling by Rev Charles Aarpten at the Gunter Hotel Tuesday.

Army Y. M. GC Twelfth Artillery Foxture Twelfth Observation Faure Torty McCollough McKar White Rineheard Grive Guarde Talley Smith Chaney Battery BH Malley Deereh Shell de Busk Banevirda Marshall Anbatitute Verur Referer Stockwell Bewling Charles Aarapten Gunter Hotel

Demolay Goalers Triumph Over Aviators at Kelly Field

Teague teen Dr Molar Intermediate defeated the 20th Squadron in a spirited game at Kelly Field Monday night. Walter Baldwin starred for the winners, excelling on both ends of the floor. Winninep and Duluth also won their hockey clashes in the American Hockey Association standings.

Main Hi Lo Loses to Temple Court Wildcats

Main Avenue High School's basketball team falls 34 to 28 as star player Deplatz Maurice Pipkin fouls out in the second half. The San Antonio squad led 14-13 at halftime, with Pipkin contributing strongly before exiting. Main returns to action against Astin High School on Tuesday.

Main Avenue High School Deplatz Maurice Pipkin Helvens Pemple High School Wildcats Temple San Antonio Drehoi Pipkin Main Maroons Astin High School

Indian Wrestler Wins Big in Patiala Bout

Indian wrestler Gua stunned Stanislaus Zybsko at Patiala before a large crowd, claiming a sensational victory in a closely watched bout. The match drew extensive attention from local fans and sport reporters alike.

Gy Interanflusal Bombay Jim. Sr Gua Stanislaus Zybsko Giant Pale Patiala Gama Ang Mabentes

Hunt denies baseball contract amid Aggie football star status

Joel Hunt, star for the 4927 Texas Aggie football team, says he plans no definite baseball offer after leaving college. He denied reports he would try out with the Waco Texas League team or with the Cubs, noting no agreement with any club and Waco as his home town.

College Station Tex Joel Hunt Tapluin Texas Aggie Hunt Waco Cubs Waco Tech

Germany to Send 276 Athletes to Olympics

Germany plans to participate with about 276 competitors at the Amsterdam Games. The squad includes 5 men and 20 women in track and field, 2 male and 12 female swimmers, 12 fencers, 27 men in rowing and hockey, 23 in football, 22 in basketball, 12 in boxing, sailing eight, and five in modern pentathlon, with coaches and attendants.

Verlin Germany Olympic Honers Amster- Ginn Olympic Athleties Tie Geena

Hooper Loses as Lover Verdict Stings in Ten-Round Fight

Hooper suffers a close ten round defeat to Bat Ling Siover at Fork Chuck. Trainer Jack Tyler says Hooper could have been credited with a draw but declines protest. Lover praised as a clean, clever fighter despite the setback.

Strooks Museball Deams Sen Antolie Yutler Bertimmit Bos Hooper Fork Chuck Batling Siover Jack Tyler Coul Clark Jack Bites

Arvisu to Sub for Missing Fernandez in Tuesday Bout

Paiko Arvis, a rugged Mexicas fighter based in Laredo, will substitute for Kid Fernandez to face Johnny Hughes in the tens round feature at the Businers Men's Athletic Club. Promoter Seltots wired he cannot make the trip after missing the train. Arvisu arrived in San Antonio Tuesday morning and brings two prior knockouts against Lay Turslbintes. Also on the card are six rounders pairing Hattling Show vs Yersy Young and Langles vs Newsboy Kid Keyee, with Lig Dil Fuelong as who keeper and Bill serving as timer.

Gayle Talbot JR Paiko Arvis Mex Tco Will Opyose Johny Hughes Dent Businers Men's Athletic Club Arving Kid Pernandez Toghes Feragorex Inul Janpico Seltots Arvisu Laredo San Antonio Orlovk Tue Lay Turslbintes Hughes Hattling Show Yersy Young Pounila Kid George George Maveng Chisago Hans Tamyeight Brives Langles Kid Keyee Lig Dil Fuelong Bill Sevcral Ttyl

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