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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

5

Dempsey Elimination Plans Face Promoter Talk

News from New York outlines feverish boxing plans around the Dempsey elimination bout and potential fall title fight. Rickard aims for a championship pathway with eliminations and terms set for a decisive showdown at Madison Square Garden.

Kew York Tinal Tex Rickard Bert Lielard Juba Chipchard Madison Square Garden Chapman Miami Beach Gene Lanser Jack Dulaney

Frank Gibson Named Manager of San Antonio Bears

Frank Gibson has been signed as manager of the San Antonio Bears after years of trades and league service. He is praised for pitching staff guidance and timely hitting, with a history in Omaha and Wichita, and a long career highlighted by late 1990s scouting attention and recent San Antonio ties.

Frank Gibson San Antonio Bears Gibson Gibgor Apatin Gilson Antonio Ubal San Antonio Lin Francis Handel Omaha Feague Trish Wichita Walk Tigers Ted Wiepyar Tim Nasleille Francis Gibson Csustall Ae Aventy Lim Sinter Texas Teney Mal S. Shiarker Sharker Association of Ponamen Golfers Acmoar Sharkey

Fragmented OCR sports notes with unclear names

The readable text shows garbled names and scattered phrases about a game night and players but no clear teams scores or outcomes. Numerous misreads obscure who played whom and what happened, leaving a confused snapshot of a basketball or sports event.

Golf Gossip: Assaugh Tut Leading at Willer Sasings

A garbled sports note discusses golf gossip with mentions of players, venues, and dates. It references Willer Sasings and Texas events, including a coach and a leading player, but many phrases are unclear and fragmented.

Willer Sasings Texas Lieve

Boss of Bears 0 Demand Bustle

DT plans to shape the Bears with a new manager Frank Gibson arriving from St. Louis Cardinals to join the Bears in August after terms telegraphed by President Harry Abies. The deal reflects a shakeup in the Bears lineup and club leadership.

BEARS San Antonio Sears Frank Gibson St. Lewis Cardinals Harry Abies The Jaserd Jen Rt. Lewis

Joe Hennessy Wins Cross-Country Run

Joe Hennessy claimed victory in a cross country race held at St. Bay University with a close finish. Competitors included local runners from Woodlawn Hill and Wis, while the event drew attendance from the Mevina Unie area and ALUM TWvighte observers.

Joe Hennessy Man St Bay's Woodlawn Hill

Pepper and Pettitioning: Old-Timers and Managers in Baseball

A rambling sports column discusses Connie Mack’s Athletics, player defections, and manager changes, noting peppery veterans and key figures like Ty Cobb Babe Adams and Tris Speaker. It references George Graves and Sid Parker jesting with a guest, plus Sharkey organizing golf association tournaments in Texas cities.

Connie Mack Ciuse Vail Ty Cubh Zach Wheat Eddie Collins John Pins Cobb Wheat Contie Tris Mr. Cowehmunt

Wyders and Bee Fisherwven Laws Target Local Lakes

Fragmented OCR describes new fishing rules and enforcement plans near county lakes. It mentions Uphoff, Moding county, and efforts to protect fisheries, with references to ceremonies and officials proposing measures affecting fishermen and lake use.

Wyders Anty Barber Fehrs Conaty

Mrs Roe Captures Handicap Golf Meet

Local golf meet highlights Mrs Roe securing top honors in a handicap event. The uneven field included sixteen competitors with notable performances from university entrants and several amateurs.

Mrs. Roe

Hoppe Hall Aims for Title Amid Turbulent American League Play

The latest standings show Hoppe tied with Ray Hall for the Inaulszstip in the American feague as tournament play continues. Harry Wilkeri and Johany Tuyuan vie for position, with Hall attempting to gain ground after a recent setback.

Hoppe TV Hall AW Voc Hoppe Ray Hall Inaulszstip Harry Wilkeri Rehrite Hall Johany Tuyuan

Brotherhood Upsets Cats in Wild Basketball Tie

In a rough game, Brotherhood shocks Cats with a 20-5 run in the final period. Wright leads Wrights with three field goals and strong defense. Other players include Baldwin Cabldy Mathes and Patton on Wildcats, with substitutes seeing limited action.

Levek Wilkensim Paner Hall Fwe Ubintarostro Wright Brovierhond Tienrnstre Tarwardes Centurs Baldwin MW Viva Aie A. Cabldy Sundrl Mathes Wildcats Patton Frerrardss Stabarn Eens Tanluis Sie Walters Gael Marvin Marley Logrets Travis Wark Vethailists Hanior Suuilay Fef Teraynie Teiplia Rita Vonehile

Indoor track stars slated for Briggs invitation meet

Lured by top titleholders from Georgetown and national AAU champions, the Briggs invitation brings elite figures like Karl Wildermitik, Al Miller, Maury Wells, Oliver Treadluck, and Ray Conger to a New York area meet. The field includes champions from Yale, Dartmouth, Penn, and other colleges, ready for the 440 and mile events alongside hurdles and jumps.

Boston Non Eteulon We Trostou “Athletic “Association Karl Wildermitik Georgetown Felder al Miller Panl Reith Pit Bawa New York University Sisv Ami Ray Innaind Leo Tartidee Suet Lloyd Huby Atveviea Lea Gerswond J. Ae A Javiowil Dvador Iy Ihe Te Vavite Williams Chimmions Hal Osborne Pir Dartivalh Kahin Carr Yale Oneaile Maced Dartmonth Prenpaslyn Oly Cross Boston College Byres Megs Avell

Giants Sign Four Recruit Pitchers

Four pitchers have signed with the New York Giants in a major recruitment drive. The group includes Archee Jolasmi, a southern farm system standout, and other prospects from major league academies.

Giants New York Ginn Tierney Sinuuweed Tadaye Archee Jolasmi Tom Newirk Money Boioys Nail Mactos Farmer Witversi Provida Porter Eta Newirk Viskston Dator Iri Alan

Vetoes Vote On Lateral Rules At Eastern Football Meeting

Coaches from the Eastern section push to restore the old line of scrimmage with goal posts moved back ten yards. unanimous veto backed by Trineeton’s Royer and other officials as they seek enforcing signals, penalties for violations, and debates on point after touchdown and kick coverage.

Dobie Cornell Thale Roper Ant Hugo Bealek Penn State Wold

Night of boxing results across cities and eras

A jumbled report lists multiple boxing matches with winners and locations including New York Key West Boston Chicago and Brooklyn. Names such as Benny Selene Jimmy Floriea Chaney and Pangan appear amid a chaotic tally of knockouts technicals and decisions with no clear unified headline or dates.

Ty Mn Pitadelpin New York Pete Neba Key West Ila Tres Benny Selene Bittemorn Pinky Sasvarath

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