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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1928

Page

8

Bears and Spuds Battle In Wild Series Clash

Spudders lead series with a dramatic win as Mulvey drives key hits and Hoggess nabs a big swing. Wichita Falls Bears rally with home runs from Heals and others, while pitching by Mesengers keeps the game tight.

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Promoter Hopes For Bare Knuckle Title Bout

New York July 18 Promoter foresees a 330 pound bare knuckle fight for the vacant title between Col Sursim Bey the Junior Vightweighs champion and Cannonball Eddie Martin of New York at Ble bets field The bout is set for July 4 and again tonight Morvan holds a slight betting edge while Martin has drawn strong money Supporters anticipate a dramatic clash with weather conditions noted as a factor and a fifteen round schedule expected

New York Col Sursim Bey Eddie Martin Vonight Blebets Field Hombert Foreer Pruntigr Gels Altel

Holland to Evansville and a shaky season start

The article recaps Holland traveling to Evansville and notes a shaky start to the season. It mentions Monya Tavel and players tied to Detroit and Byaneville, with references to pitching issues and upcoming games. It references Helford and Center Worth Pant ers in a narrative of inconsistent performance.

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Acuna Keeps Unbeaten Record In Soledad Card

The main event at Soledad featured undefeated Diego Acuna overpowering Jim Wayne with relentless punches as the crowd watched Acuna dominate from the first bell through ten rounds. Gilbert's dramatic late surge against Jimmy Larkin and Carmona’s upset bid over Henny Perez also highlighted a night of heavy blows and dramatic comebacks.

Charles Solcher Amy Jims Wayne Houslon Acuna Soledad Jinnis Une Wiyar Diego Wold Cael’ Lim Wayne Diego Jimiy Aewog Moti Doug Wayne Turkel Wayne Thit Paorko Steg Jimmy Wason Theta Larkin Carl Masters Gilbert Springaielilher Upilbert Trefecre Alawdning Jin Tak Mite Calvert Carmona Henny Perez Aenom Enteral Rinse Fide Fido Tink Eever Romania Perez Paul Watkins Diesist Cluttny Juan Litt Delio Interecon Tarawae Watkins Muti Fant Tove Wil Fitoous Allert Charles Pont Arden Tony Day Macon

Stribling to Meet Kirby in Chicago contest

Stribling, listed as a contender, is set to meet Kirby in Chicago. The event at a prominent venue draws local fans and features notable rivals in a tightly anticipated matchup.

Kirby Chicago Daly Aston Sears Macy Chiskey Park

Waco Beats Out Poor Old Fort Worth Cats

A sketchy OCR item reports Waco defeating Fort Worth Cats in a game. The readable phrases mention names like Walters and Bakara among scattered garbled text, suggesting a local sports note with limited legible details.

Waco Fort Worth

Unclear bout Tuomey Hevn fight sparks sharp debate

A fragmented column questions the purpose of a boxing bout between Tuomey and Hevn. Writers note public curiosity, media hype, and financial motives behind the planned match despite no clear reasons or benefits to the sport or fans.

Scoring Technicality Alters Crowder's Record

In Chicago on an April game between the Browns and White Sox, a disputed play involving Crowder led to a scoring decision that altered his credited defeat. Nevers relieved Crayder with Moore on third. Crowder’s double by Vath tied the game and Metzler and Darreth scored, triggering a scorer’s reversal requested by the official.

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Texans League Box Score Fragment Delivers Erratic Play By Cartwell Ginter

A garbled Texas League box score fragment details multiple players and actions including Moore and Riley, Gath Hime, and umpires Griggant. It references several pitchers and hitters with unclear statistics, mentioning home runs, sacrifices, and various infield events amid corrupted names and numbers. Strong entities include Cartwell Ginter, Permor, Menway, Vivienan, and umpires Narrana Tho, but many specifics are unreadable.

ML Moore Riles Diatete Cartwell Ginter Satin Wance Galitweell Arriias Ramage Nonaally Windles Atolea Agca Serbie Moores Riley Manlatoa Alt Stten Griggant Ro Piicher Permor Inala Wiichs Vivienan Watts Whelan Canaan Carleton Daltn Town Carieten Cartidon Raven Wheling Greund Carteton Menen Abit Pune Hanes Maweten & Fhrevennig Narrana Tho

Bears Secure Pitcher From Nashville in Interleague Deal

Confused text outlines a deal for Norman Caser to join the San Antonio Bears from Nashville via the eth Association. Mentions Fort Worth and San Antonio, with unclear references to weather and games. Gilenn expected to provide closer work. pitcher has not yet appeared in major league play.

Norman Caser Nashville Eth Association San Antona Bears

Untitled fragment recounts a fishing event and travels

fragmented OCR text references a person named Paul Daly, a former American champion, a distance event, the Gulf of Mexico, and Minnesota. It mentions a journey along a highway from Bake Chores to Albert, Minnesota, with unclear context and missing details.

Paul Daly O. ‘Wirginen Amer Ithe Gul Mexico de Minnesota Thisuran Han Tne Abbert Ab Albert Dan Minn

Swig of Ammonia Ends Bout

A garbled OCR note describes an unusual bout ending after a swig of ammonia. The fragmentary text references boxing or wrestling actions with names and places that are largely unreadable, leaving only scattered hints of rounds and a final moment.

Fragmentary note on local club events and names

A partial OCR fragment describes Philbin and Wipe with mentions of Cleve home and an Elvens tent. It notes someone named Pelund retorting to Wiehitus and joining the club teetey amid a night schedule. The text is garbled with unclear chronology and missing context.

Philbin Wipe Hoser Pelund Wiehitus Teetey

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