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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1928

Page

13

Dempsey and Tunney Era Ties at Mother's Hughes's

The piece recalls Jack Dempsey's stay at Mother Hughes's boarding house in Long Branch with Gene Tunney and others, detailing training, patrons, and social circles surrounding the fighters. It notes Dempsey's public image, connections to Mickey Walker, and plans involving promoter figures, with references to Henry Albertauli and local observers shaping press interest during the 1920s era.

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Giants and Cards Open Crucial Series in New York

Baseball roundup from New York notes the Giants and Cardinals opening a vital series with Cards holding a 4 1/2 game edge after a 5 0 win, while other pennant races heat up as Pirates Braves and Red Sox slide into decisive late-season moves. Teams split doubleheaders and standout pitchers like Vance and Pennock star in varied matchups across the league.

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Dutch Rowing Course Trouble at Amsterdams Canal

The Olympic rowing plan shifts to a village near Amsterdam, Sloten, due to a narrow canal and sea access limits. Officials designate a 2000 meter straight course on the Sloten Raggsamt, cutting Amsterdam as the host site.

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A Tumultuous Horserace Headline From A Lost Page

The fragmentary article describes Haagen and a crowded scene at a race meet with mentions of owners managers and dogs. It references Thomas Looney Sie Maynond Loa land and various names like Mr Jacoby and Mr Swiderski, hinting at a chaotic, competitive racing culture with pointers setters and game birds as colorful aside.

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Mathewson and Waddell Face Off in Texas Duel

Dallas July 10 the legendary pitchers Christy Mathewson and Rube Waddell met in a dramatic mound duel on a Posas diamond. Galloway, veteran Texas sportswriter, notes the rare barnstorming clash during a tour with El Paso facing Socorro in a high profile regional rivalry. Waddell and Mathewson battled to a decisive finish with Alakewson winning the game 2 to 0.

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Nobody Interested Fight Creates Public Buzz in Heavyweight Ring

Reporting from New York on July 1, observers note a lack of public interest in the Tunney Heaney heavyweight championship ahead of its July date. Despite questions about anticipated gate receipts, promoters and fans watch whether the bout will draw a crowd large enough to justify the event, with speculation centering on money and market appeal as contenders prepare for the clash.

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CMTC Boxers Reach Finals

Boxers from CMTC will contest six weight finals on Wednesday night at Wort Sant Uf ton beginning at 7 30. Rostered contenders include William UI Ventty of San Antonio Jose Linn of Laredo Ralph Martin of Rio Grande and Keith Wyllonrney at Chireno among others. Medals and prizes will be awarded at the GM final review by Cpl Austin A Parker.

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Fight Results From A Distracted Card In California And Beyond

A muddled recap lists several boxing and fighting results across multiple cities including California Detroit Indianapolis New York Cincinnati Columbus and Memphis. Names such as Chiengo luye Tony Nas ser and Jimmy Brown appear amid scattered locations and reported outcomes with unclear scoring and weights.

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Miljus Joins Cleveland Indians After Waiver Release

John Miljus, pitcher for Miraia pitelor, was released to the Cleveland Indians today for slightly more than the waiver price. The Pirates management announced Miljus will be remembered for a wild pitch during the World Series against the Yankees, which led to crucial outs.

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Spudder Guns Rally Lifts Fort Worth in Loop Battle

Spudders explode for two runs in the fifth and two more in the eighth to overwhelm Wag and help Fort Worth climb in the Loop standings. Wachtel masterful on the mound for Fort Worth, allowing few hits and fending off pressure to seal a 12 to 7 win over Shreveport. Doubles by Moore and Shinnies highlight Fort Worth offense as Bonnwitz sprints home on key hits.

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California Tigers Win Olympic Rowing Trials Time

The California crew, led by standout rowers, swept the Schweighill course in a wind ruined trials, beating the Navy and Yale as the strongest US representation for Amsterdam. The Cal team broke the standing 1920s record with a 3 20 3 5 mile pace despite gusty conditions.

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Bowling: Rams roll strong in mixed league action

In a high scoring night the Rams posted several strong team totals as Powell and MaeManus led the way with multiple 50s and 60s. Key performances included three shot games reaching the 60s and a standout 264, while Jacob Weeks of Bilge Yenshia and Oscar The De Ley contributed solid totals.

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