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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1928
Page
10
Bears maintain top spot as Loughran pedals to a tight victory over Latzo. In other action, the Bears, Spurs, and Phils push standings with gritty hitting and late-inning rallies. File details are fragmented but describe a multi-team baseball matchup, late-inning scoring, and base loading drama across Wichita Falls, Dallas, and San Antonio venues.
Damon Runyon reports on a crowded ring where heavyweight contender Tommy Loughran faces a testing challenge from Pete Turney Keithy in Philadelphia. The bout featured tactics and endurance with Loughran absorbing punishment, while journalists debate whether the champion showed true aggression required for the title.
Instructional piece on the crawl stroke originating around 1900 by Cavill of Australia. Describes over arm technique with flutter kick, coordinated arm turns, and breathing pattern for distance swimming. Emphasizes shoulder roll, head rotation, and leg propulsion with straightened, inward toes.
Summarized from a garbled game note. It mentions Luling Oilers facing the San Luis All-Stars with players Winters, Rellos, McMahon, and Sterfieldling contributing. The text is incomplete and hard to parse, but centers on a local team contest and standout individuals.
Fort Worth overcame miscues to defeat Waco amid a flurry of base hits by Paring, Walker, and Fraser. Pitching by Welker and Pisinor held key advances as the home team secured the win in a high‑tension showdown with late runs sealing the victory.
Fan Amino Ale DM pat and the Public Servier team clash for the Saturday league lead at Vorogn field. A win secures top position and a path to the flax. The Vars game starts at ek. In other scores, the third Squadron of Kelly Tid defeated Hugarman's Clothiern four to three. International League reports Toronto and Steading tied in an Onyx game.
Promoters stage a San Antonio boxing card with several newcomers including Johnny Lavi of Springfield facing Wid Teniz or Weil Gilkeet in the opener. Rickardson and Youthful Charles set to debut outside Darkawn, while Jimmy Larkin meets Gilbert in a featured eight round semi. The card also lists Diego Aca in a ten round and Henry Peri versus Carmona in a later bout.
Woodlawn Mudhens defeated the Tigers 16 to 12 in a four inning or round game in a new Woodlawn league on Monday. Players Mudbenz-Nactum and Warner contributed, while Tigere-Tackon and Tork showed for the Tigers.
Whitney, a San Antonio third baseman, faced Saerif Rinks and Cilesen on Monday. He went hitless in most at bats, failing to reach base in the majority of plate appearances, with four at bats and a gutoul noted for neatness and dispatch.
In a notable semi final last night, Monte Wright delivered a fierce effort against Granite but trailed early. Between rounds, he received a drink of ammonia instead of water, adding drama to the contest. In the main event Babe Wunl from Venes City overwhelmed Silly Montgomery in ten rounds.
A jagged OCR sports note lists multiple matchups including FLAG CHASERS versus Texans, San Antonio at Wichita Pale, Hourton at Bhrexepolis, and Dallas with Fore Worth. Scattered scores show Wichita Falls 19 Sap Antonio 9 and Shrevep Fore Worth 3, Ware 7 Dallas 7. Also mentions Monile Hestiile and various team rosters and odd fragments from PHILA to NEW YORK and CHICAGO with mixed numbers and names.
Baseball brief summarizing multiple AL games with scattered scores, teams, and players. Mentions Cleveland and New York matches, Chicago and Philadelphia actions, and various lineups. Includes disjointed names and partial phrases from the day’s box scores.
The narrative describes a chaotic inning where both teams threaten with three-base plays and steals. Key actions include Langford and Sewell contributing singles, a snagged second base, and Pipgras’s handling of the ball for outs. The inning culminates with Sewell driving in a run and Hewell grounding into a double play prevention.
Broadway Athletics closed the gap on second place Spalding Steers by defeating Yulin Frvice and junior teams on Monday. Wolfe hit a home run and Tutcher Wolfe clouted a bases loaded triple as Broadway moved ahead. Remaining Knothole games are set for Trong field and Teague park. Grovers want games as Paul’s Grove plans a rescheduled doubleheader next Sunday.
An OCR style listing shows numerous boxing result fragments with names such as Wilkesbarre Philadelphia Knoxville and Cleveland. Several bouts mention knockouts draws and decisions across cities like Louisville New Castle Warren and Providence with various fighters including Pagonis, Knocker, Lerman, and Casanova. The text lacks coherent structure and full outcomes.
In a tight league battle the Tigers extended their top spot with strong performances from Newton and Berawa. Feiesona Hiratherhiond and Kyetzer contributed key points as the Tigers overcame a resilient opponent to stay a game clear.
Army Post Gun Club schedules a shooting session for Wednesday at St Wetock. Participants and enthusiasts are invited to attend the event and observe the hosted firearms activity conducted by the local gun club.
Report from SPUCCLATOU, N Y on July 17 details heavyweight contender Gene Puney retooling for a July 20 bout with Loin Jascary. Puney aims renewed training and sparring with partners as he intensifies roadwork, diet, and conditioning ahead of world title challenges in New York and beyond.
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