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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1928

Page

5

Sharkey Sees Tunney Champion on Points

Boston July 4 ex champ Jack Sharkey predicts Gene Tunney will retain the world heavyweight crown. Sharkey expects Tunney to go the full distance and win on points, saying Tunney can dodge and punishment but stay away long enough to outscore his challenger. He also mentions Tunney’s reluctance to meet certain fighters and notes a Sept match in New York with Johnny Risko as a possible opponent, though he doubts Tunney can be knocked out.

W. A. Consodine M. Klele Boston Jack Sharkey Gene Tunn Ton Teanes New York Tock Tunney Meeneys Tom Sharkey Heeneys Will Johnny Riske Clevelams Baker Bay Basil Mack Dewsey Elook Howl Tunnes New York City Xhel

Heath Sold to Waco Cubs in Texas League Move

Ter Heath, longtime catcher for the Wylie Trojans, has been sold to the Waco Cubs in the Texas League. Tyter club president Me Maynor announced the deal, with Seo and Catcher Jille of the Cubs reportedly involved. Heath will report to Waco and join Byler Mondor for spring duty.

Ren Ter Dark Heath Wylie Trojans Bromler Waco Coby Texas Fengus Me Maynor Tyter Club Seo Jille Cubs

Fight Results From Chicago and West Coast Boxing Cards

A chaotic roundup reports Chicago bouts with knockouts and decisions. Magan Uaxson Curkoy defeated. Branlo Staples and Jumn Alvarez won in Mexico. Mayberry and Carey scored in Tornado night events. Welterweights in San Francisco Los Angeles clashes noted star sparks, while Dallas and Wichita Falls cards highlighted light and feather divisions.

Chicago J En Mareiner Magan Uaxson Curkoy Billy Shavers Braw Wenero Iss New Orleans Branlo 'Kid? Staples Nanaus Cilye Bulli Hallavitine Chigago Phrdrd Santos Reed Orinho Ud Ubuek Benoit Hallswond Knoele Jumn Alvarez Mesico Rrie Por Dick Weitersolghet Jackie’ Carr Gliindala Cale Youngster Dallas Kid Rober Falas Acfentert Willeat Monte Wichita Falls Panthero

Benson of Houston Through as Player Tio ust on

Benson of Houston through as player in baseball, suspended indefinitely after injury and home confinement in Appleton Minnesota. Tufts Ankenon announced Friday. Mancuso released by Cardinals to Minneapolis for the Americas league after Cardinals signed Earl Smith. prior understudy to Jimmy Wilson.

Benson Houston Tiouston Tan Tenson Bor Qin Las Retifiel Appleton Mini Ankenon Tufts Trenson Millers Mancuso Lst. Louis E Mancusé Jimmy Wilson Cardinals Earl Smith Minneapolis Elch Americas Nevociation

Averages Show Hornsby Hitting Over .400 Again

George H. W. Hornsby tops the national league batting leaders with a .408 average through seven weeks, while Gehrig and Lazzeri of the Yankees and Athletics rival for top marks. The article lists leaders by team, including Cobb, Foxx, Speaker, and Ott, with several players from St. Louis, Philadelphia, and New York among the top hitters and pitchers. It notes Benton’s chain of wins and the Yankees maintaining a lead in the standings as others compete for runner-up positions.

Chlcagd Tully Alvig Growder St. Louis Browns Twket George Atddison Te Young Mem Daiig Gleveland Ulecarrs Wedneray Philadelphia Athletics Ltander Bhs Guhrig Tony Lon Gehrig Tony Lazzeri Meire Anikee Furent Gooe" Goslin AL Sisamens Philaeolishia Athletics Washington ADT Simmong Liu Nke Himaniong Gehrig New York Monash Miller Philadelphi KEW YORK Dwyid Rogers Hornsby Paul Waner Averigeg Heston Carnaby Willy Wise Frank Taylor Douthit Cincinnati Ervilit Benton Larry Benton Treocly Pittsburgh Mnnor St. Louis Cardinal Aprenteca Rewton Bill Walker Witt Faye Againa Waner Pittshuran Crantbmig Pittsbarzh Anz Ferman Treks Boltonte HtecLonis Sisler Cowthit Bf. Louis Lindstrom Calnehan Cincin Ant Teoettgrr St Louis Che Pirates Gabe He Cardinate Gincinnati Centinors Chicago

Norwegian yacht defeats American in sail race trophy clash

Norway wins interational event as the Figaro defeats the American Sailen in the Cina race for the trophy.

Norway Serls Tailor

Twelfth Artillery Tops Pill-Rollers 14 to 8 in League Opener

In the Feem hall league opener, the Twelfth Artillery defeated the Second Medical Regiment 14 to 8. The game featured Witt Curcker Camp and Datars from Terrell Texas, with Peters of Dallas among finalists.

Twelfth Artillery Twelfth Field Artillery

Campbell Mur Wins Tenth Annual Women’s Invitation Golf Title

At Berkshire Elmhurst course the Groton player Dorothy Campbell Mur repeated her title by defeating Edith Quier 3 and 3 to take the second consecutive win in the 10th annual women’s invitation golf tournament held July 14 in Cann.

MES. Tern Repeats Groton Cann Dorothy Campbell Mur Storton Crickett Chat Star Misa Edith Quier Adhe Fiat Bhencrossett Course

Army Tennis to Start Monday in Eighth Corps event

The annual Eighth Corps Army Tennis elimination tournament begins Monday at the Kanantonia Country Club, with entries from Fort Sam Houston and posts across the corps area. Draws set for 9 o'clock each morning, winners advance to the national tournament in Washington.

Anlonio Counley Con Tuk Th Kelly Teanis Ubin Dolkeingless Mowbles Silcuiueceit Army Tennis. Association Washington Port Sam Houston Highth Coryn Ulite Corps Arer Kanaintonia Country Club Sit Momlay Liz Warold Kieke A. Secigson San Anteavenant Tenbeara Arex Ile Second 1 Artillery Gael Timalel Dunlord Yucith Ficht Artillery Griz Myralit W. Wiske Cary Art Entice A.B. Tisheam Gray I Moore Reginald Ueber Mort Crockett T. Hush A. C. Brooksfield A. A. Hecktson San Antonio Daniel No Murphy

Saturday doubleheaders highlight Alamo City league schedule

Two games headline a Saturday loop in the Sniariay League with Kehedvie and San Antonin Air Donot teams featured at Dunneau field. Doubler leader Sindy faces Air Popol as Mes key team impresses in San Antonio. Proceeds benefit Sylvester Shelton Cy Nelson city league effort.

Sniariay Vedas Tiel Telephone Company Dt i Dine San Antonin Air Donot Biks Dunneau Alijnflores Dena Af Tampico Meir Ast San Antonio Genz Ag Sindy Air Popol Alamo Cit City Legal Bun Ux Sylvester Shelton Cy Nelson

Bowling Scores and Matches From Weekend League

The report covers a bowling night with several teams and players, noting close results and high scores. It highlights performance from the Grand team, Lindl, and others, with detailed pin totals and standout performances by players such as Pastor, Heckesson, and Sny der. The narrative emphasizes competitive legs, near upsets, and final tallies shaping league standings.

Payne Muuswefsi Yeunis Blaelu Wales Musbes Wesian Heyin Pastor Heckesson Mark Lee Scuress Mi— & Howard Ercce Abe Meunier Ae Taylor Ieee Leecceseress Genara Saint Drown Mondas

Olympic Squad Puzzled by Attacks

Alan Gould reports U S Olympic selectors facing pressure from coach Douglas MacArthur and officials over the impact of criticism on team morale. The piece notes possible appeals for five athletes who failed to qualify and rumors of changes to the Amsterdam squad, with internal debate among committee members and national organizations about who earns a place.

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Major Leaders and League Highlights From Card Scores

American League mentions Gaelin Fenacars 240% Bonsuth Vamks Bi Runs Halied in Gobzte Tanks 15 Wis Manaah Mrowne 7 Tauhton Whatstead Teedfox 20 Triples Mee Sewaluys WI Traore. Vanke 25 Hite hazes MInstll Wille Boe 13 Pughina Cravder Bruen won 10 ast 1s Cards 74.

Nedudlix Enmen Suis Satioxal Leagle Walings Hoses Mung Hoctointey Nelvaroh Hortany Beaver Winn Cuba Stelen Pitesi Linneh Lucas Meds Britley Gaelin Fenacars Bonsuth Vamks Halied Gobzte Tanks Wis Manaah Mrowne Tauhton Whatstead Teedfox Mee Sewaluys Traore

New Manager for Alexandria Reds Named

Karpe in Louisiana announces Karpe new manager for the Alexandria Reds succeeding Sammy Barnes who resigned. J. W. Beasley, secretary, confirms over long distance. Details include club finances and staff changes as of July 11.

Karpe Venull Drebradte Tata Yile Wezel Ank Treuler Steeseee WE Votala Turner Ake Ehleck Tele Povedilrr Sine Tarkmeat Livrayaver Wank Netner Dac Michell Eevress

Light Y Students Swim Early Light Y Class Sat

Lone members of the San Antonio Licht am t Y M GAY forming classes im dhe Yr oot ace sping after las than a week of instruction. Chief Instructor EC Mr Gul enthused over the spirit shown and predicts close to 100 per cent performance when medals are awarded at the end of next week. There were 46 in the men between 17 and 20 years of age Friday night. The class for men between 4 and 20 with their session from T le ovsloels Saturday night.

San Antonio Y. M. Gay Gul Oh Isell diMonas

Czech Republic Faces Challenge in Davis Cup Tie

Czech players mounted a strong defense in a Davis Cup match as Y. Marc Lantier of Czecho-Slovakia fell to opponent Dan Kogevnh in straight sets 7 6 6 3 6 6. The final result edged the Americans closer to a possible rematch with France.

Midan Holy Haly Cacho-Blavania Frdny Dinky Owingles Sayrenary Tone Iyo United States Haton Hf L. DeMorpurga Wis Viecoclans Y. Marc Lantier Tt Dds Gagilni Dan Kogevnh

Goliad Tigers Win Over Dibble Sports

Goliad Tigers surprise Dibble Sports with a Friday afternoon win at Gions Field. Troberison and Womers starred with key hits as Wickling, Morris, Sebo, and Burge supported. Indoor league action at Linas Field saw the Tigers overpower their opponents with strong defense and clutch plays.

Goliad Tigers Dibble Sports Goria Ligers Mtony Dibble Croimhem Gions Field Sternoonn W. Troberison Maree Womers Pete Ors Morris Sebo R. Burge Linas Field Tions Yankess Thamar Wolfsoht Jamees Lackett Vna Tovkwood Tus

Three Horses Fall In Chicago Mishap

In the fifth race at a Chicago track three horses and jockeys reared badly, another horse and rider avoided the fall at the rail. Jockeys were hospitalized with injuries including a broken leg, while others sustained less serious harm.

Chicago Iilp LE —G

Change of Medina Regatta Course and Start Time

Commodore William J. Furlong announced a course change for the Medina Lake regatta and a lengthening from three quarters of a mile to one mile to attract more spectators and ease judging. Start time moved from midnight to 3 pm, aiming for an earlier finish and return before dark, with five events on the program and entries from Corpus Christi and Reckeport.

Fa Antonio Buni Cus Melina Ake William J. Furlong Commodore Furlong Bod Care Dhol Corpus Christi Recke Entrica Medina Lake

Intermediate Schedules 2 Reportedly Featuring Local Teams

Schedule fragment shows teams like Aiiningz Vis 1.833 and Beolberkaed. mentions Lineups, umpire names, and field assignments with partial times. The text is incomplete but indicates a series of matchups and officials for an early season slate.

Aiiningz Vis Reichel Beolberkaed Ati Youse Garage Bill Dibble Realtors Jimmes Virers Uiny Fritens Brotherhest Sports Lions Field Noelack

Compston Beats Out Heron For Golf Lead

Delaware Water Gap July 14 Archie Compston British star captured the roster open golf championship test with a 257. Meron of Herkshire Reading Pa followed with 280. Purness of Kimsford was third with 21 and Wille MacWarlage fourth with 202. Aubrey Weover from St Clow Paris co led until the turn, then faltered finishing 20th tied with Join Gollen of North Jersey. Finnuett French and Dan Williams trailed with 291.

Delaware Water Gap Archie Curmpston Woolton Coute AL Meron Herkehire Club Reading Toe ‘Purness Kimsford Selth Wille MacWarlage Aubrey Weover Gritisupro Ort St. Clow Paris Compsten Kent Jeaders Join Gollen North Jersey Finnuett French Southern vi Dan Williams Shackamazon

San Luis Plays Sugarman Brothers in City Baseball Clash

San Luis team faces Sugarivan Brothers Saturday afternoon at Garrele Park in a city amateur league clash. Cuban hosts aim to beat all rivals as Baseball Coach Difs GaLessurg in UL July 4 event. McFerran, noted athletic figure, appears connected to umpire duties and Knox College coaching legacy.

San Luis Sugarman Brothers San Twis AllGlars Sugarivan Brothers Garrele Difs Galessurg O. McFerran Knox College

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