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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
9
A wartime era sports column weighs Heene y’s title bid against Tunney. Critics split on Heene y’s odds, with some predicting a strong showing while others doubt his knockout power. The piece traces fan sentiment, past rivalries, and the allure of a heavyweight championship bout.
New York July 8 A controversial tale centers on a stowaway incident aboard a ship traveling toward Amsterdam. Olympia team plans stirring actions in Europe as President Boose seeks proximity to Agnes Geraghty, a champion woman sprinter. A purse and prize money are mentioned amid shifting alliances and a pretense of bold invasion talk.
Milwagger reports Frank Walsh won the Wisconsin Open golf championship by one stroke over Francis Gallet, at the Butler Moris Country Club. Walsh, a professional at something like Dek Moris, edged the home challenger in a tight finish.
Reports say the Waco Cubs purchased Thorpe of Texarkana to bolster their lineup amid speculation about a big fight and upcoming decisions. Observers weigh the chances of the move affecting next week’s events and team plans.
Angeles July 18 UP Videl Yay Barba former flyweight champion ends a year of retirement with a decisive ten round victory over a challenger identified as Sergio Ster. Barba shows a transformed fighting style and consistent aggression to claim the win as he eyes new challenges ahead.
In a tight match the Trav elers lost by twelve pins after a strong start by Walter Temple's team. O'Rourke's squad surged late, but fell short as Temple's side clinched the final split. Individual highlights included Camala Thome's 229 and Karin's 213 as winners built a margin over the Travelers.
A scrambled set of results from a boxing event in New York lists multiple fighters and outcomes. Notable bouts include gleaming knockouts and decisive finishes as Kept contenders like Cox and others posted victories or decisive moments, with details obscured by OCR errors.
Tom Holleran of San Antonio, a country club golf champion and Texas A&M football star, is noted as a fishing contender. He reportedly hooked a monster bass in the Fria river weighing nine pounds.
Holleron, known for river fishing prowess, won the Piney as center on Texas A&M freshman football and a champion roller for the San Antonio Gower club. He landed a monster bass in the Trinity River weighing nine pounds and twenty inches long, near Luin's father Kt. O. Volleran below Benga Wells, amid a field of steady river anglers in Uvalde County's big bass contest.
A garbled ledger of player names teams and numbers appears as a box score style record. The readable items show players from the Cards Browns Senators and Yankees with scattered scores and notes, but many details are missing or corrupted.
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The Woodlawn lake amateur bouts shift to Wednesday to allow a cinema showing. Promoter Charles Tarent has set twelve four round fights for Wednesday night starting at 8 o'clock. Most bouts feature new fighters with John Erwin refereeing and Mert Trannon handling ring duties. Also notes an Intermediate Langue meeting at seven pm Thursday at the Travelers Hotel with plans for a meet and discussion of the Abscussers.
TMUNY tennis open at Pedra Park with early rounds under way. Pairings list singles and doubles matchups including McCarley Travis Melivaneva Chikha Geld Holtrcort Jeace Werlefer May Wellens Folks Cache Lanzhany Burkhelter Mitchells Fulks Marley Langitam Miller Welles Stot Alter Tavis Staples Meareiors Staples-3tarigy Pease Costx Folit Dex and women entries featuring Anna Maa Lorence Dratgart Telehert and O'Brien.
Grattan, racing at Kalamazoo on July 1, won the $25,000 American pacing derby, setting a new race record with heat times of 2:00 and 1:59. The event highlighted Grattan Noval, who twice lowered the mark, as top pacer in the Grail Circuit feature.
The Ninth Infantrymen defeated the Yevonn Regiment 4 to 1 in a decisive match at Fort Tomson. Brice delivered a strong showing for the Infantrymen, with Ditgherty driving in two runs. The Medicos struggled to respond as the Infantrymen pulled away.
The ChicagO women’s golf championship featured tight early competition then a decisive finish. Teverly’s Virginit Vii Wie led the favorites early, with Mires dolin Arenda and Mileln duties of the home field stepping in as challengers. Defeated rival Mrs. J and Mr. Taylor from Olympia were noted, highlighting a dominant Stars performance.
In a heated Madison Square Garden scene promoter Rickard lambasts Gene Tunney amid plans to push a hard selling campaign. Rickard accuses Tunney of hindering promotion and warns of cutting pay if the fighter does not cooperate. He alleges the boxing promotion uses fans and organizations to push sales while downplaying Tunney’s role.
Dal lan Steers former manager Conley becomes playing pilot of Midland team in West Texans league. Tom Connally named planner of Amarillo club in Western league to replace Sled Allan after franchise upheaval. Mobile South Association scores note Birmingham and Chattanooga results.
Four service tennis players reach finals in a Corps Area championship at the country club. Maj Alfred S. Seeligson and Dan Murphy lead a field that includes Maj Ward Seeuzion and Lt. Reginald Tleberer as doubles advance to the finals with Baleam-Heber and Seeligson-Murphy poised to contend for the national title in Washington.
Bears former second baseman Philbin hit a homer for Nashville tied the score Tuesday. Nashville routed Title Track 10 to 0 in the Pacific Coast League action. Scores feature Los Angeles 42 Mixeluna 4 and Portland 3, with Seattle and others listed among the standings.
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