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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1928

Page

10

NZ Blacksmith Predicts Victory Over Tunney Rivalry

Thomas Treeney predicts a hard challenge from Gene Tunney in New Zealand, noting his own strength and five pounds lighter frame after a tough training period. Promoters and experts like Sam Beams and Jack Dempsey weigh in on readiness and potential tactics ahead of the fight, with Kearns cautious about naming a favorite.

N. Dy New Zealand Thomas Treeney Gene J Tunney Nu Zealand Provoca Tion Leeney Nowy West Nog Goster Janney Sammy Mandell Dnck Beams Jack Dempsey Kearns Curousel Jjeenes Chueeday Morexty Thomas Davis Blair Trother Tanney Heeney Walter Neat Canary Island New York Tunney Gene Bayor Rick Tickard Bnk George Straudsburg Pandelphia Dempsey Stumach Rickard Ian

Yoakum Games Set For Pacific League Title Race

Yoakum must first wait as Ennis faces Houston in a critical South Pacific league playoff. winner meets Yoakum Sunséle to decide the championship, with Houston Ennis likely to force a playoff if tied with Yoakum. Also notes minor American Association scores including Minneapolis, Indianapolis, and St Paul.

Houston Ennis Yoakum Yoakum Tex Yoakum Sunséle Yoakum

Tunney Seen As Ever Strong in Ring and Mind

James J. Iris writes that Gene Tunney remains strong and balanced, maintaining top form, diet discipline, and calm relaxation in training. He notes Tunney’s speed, timing, and shifting defense, with a focus on improving his right hand while keeping his left punch sharp.

James J. Iris Ales Géene Lundey Alrikes Plimeett Pugilisey Lottie Tunney Unney Cigh Ypac Agar M Fine Art Canthiuacce Aeneas Jack Dempsey Aru Sery Tom Leanes Atemina Tooney Tom Wheeney Tenlwasa Ahia Buy ‘Lunvey Harier Anid Nenree Cateer Punney Lunney

Tunney Struggles to Reach New York City Before Fight

Boxing plot thickens as Gene Tunney faces a long, imperfect journey from an inland base to New York. Travel options vary from a 35 mile rail hop to a cross state car ride, risking fatigue before the big bout with Dempsey.

Indians Buy Tyler Hitter In Surprise Trade

In a notable deal, Cleveland acquires Tyler Hitter from an unnamed club as fans celebrate a strong season burst. Center fielder profanely praised the trade while reports note Dorman reporting from Cleveland as games wrap. Joplin falls to Topeka 10 3 and Shringtroll defeats Independence 4 to Fort Smith.

Tyler Ter Charlie’ Dorman G. C. Slapnicka Cleveland Th Af Macnoc Pitlee Jkt Dormanins Joplin Topeka Shringtroll Mualenges Fort Smite

Public Service field picked for game Sunday

Eagle Publishers and Public Review Utilities plan a crucial City levee game Sunday at Public Service grounds. President A G Roemer announces 3 pm start and assigns Dunismere as umpire. A tie outcome could force a three game series. fund-raising details and acknowledgments accompany the notice.

Eagle Publishers Public Rerview Utilities Public Service A. G. Roemer Alin John Dunismere Ieaire IC Public Servica Tle Wutuiga Aneles Villeburgs Coemen's Union Towell-Perrin Golton Wendland A. A. Collins Troemer Gy Nelson Selvester Shelton Wim Ore Raeninr S. Ableimen Ellis Catton Wendlund Dunsmore Wingires Tarr Coerges Maomer Public Service Park Daly A.A. Collins

Van Wie and Jones Reach Title Final in Chicago Showdown

Chicago in proud scene as Miss Virginia Van Wie defends her crown against Mrs Mel Jones in the women s singles final of the Olympic difficulty. Van Wie routed Mrs T? BMida 6 and 4 while Jones defeated Miss H. OB Spc by the same margin to book a rematch for the title.

Miss van Wie Mrs. Jones Chicago Mina ¥ No Wie Mra Tse Bmida Mr. Tanes

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