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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1928
Page
5
Damon Runyon reviews Gene Tunney with sly humor, noting his public persona, training camp chatter, and suspected factors shaping a future big fight. The piece weighs Tunney’s temperament, media portrayal, and readiness while hinting at expectations and risks of his boxing form.
United States advances to the Davis Cup challenge round after a straight-sets doubles win by George Lott and Henssesey over Italy's Maron Famblert De May Sivirge and Placido Gaslini. singles matches and final outcomes follow as the Americans lead three matches to none with two rubbers remaining.
Fragmented OCR listing baseball names, teams, and scores across leagues. Notes heavy on player matchups like Ruth, Mantle, and Williams with teams White Sox and Senators, plus trading figures and standings snippets for American and National Leagues.
Fragmented OCR shows team names Homer Race and players listed with Cardinals Giants Cubs and others. Names such as Jack Wilson and Gehrels appear, along with partial scores and team references. The legible items suggest a sports roundup or box score fragment from a Mets/League page with unclear context and multiple teams.
Dallas July 21 announces Frank Wilson joining the Dallas Steers in Houston, coming from Shreveport with Chicago White Sox option, after a 25 game tally with Waco. reporter notes aggressive sparring and connections to Tex Rickard era boxing rumors.
Paris reports indicate Tilden may be placed on the Davis Cup squad despite questions of eligibility. President Collow and other officials discuss the matter as observers in New York and London await official word. A meeting to decide on the French federation request for Villon is planned for Monday.
The Rinkeydinks defeated the Nicklebeers by five to two in a recent league game. A new division of the Virates has formed, featuring Joeal Genesiws Medrize Huddy Candales Hersey Voritle Muors Shutledge Ed Zinsuein Oswald Eawards Jala Lillebott and Frank Yeats.
In Trockling Mass on July 21 a rain disrupted schedule at the Longwood bowl tournament. Women’s singles qualifiers Edith Rosa and Mrs J Dallas Corbusier advanced, while John Yon Ton and Willis Allison faced a scheduled men’s singles match delayed by weather.
Heeney challenges traditional training with a two meal day and early sessions. He trains from 3:00 AM, includes shadow boxing and punching drills, then a long midday rest. Dinner follows at 5:00 PM with mil as a staple. he emphasizes simple foods and bananas for energy.
In the Metropolitan Open, Farrell trails late but finishes three under par while Armour wins at Shackamaxon. Marshall Farrell mounts a late charge to close gap as Armour posts 72 to secure the title.
The Alana Sataratary continued its winning streak in the Bowling Sweater League with a decisive victory over Nehi Dothine Company. Key performers included Maurer, Myers, and Housley in the 460 class, while Xeluers fell behind as the Werinning and other teams staged strong showings.
Play doubles action opens in the city meet at Tatsfield courts on Friday with a schedule led by Jodie McCatips. Results from Friday show Lions field dining advancing, and mixed and doubles pairings include Pfeiffer MecUarley and Toving White, among others, as contenders for the city title.
Alexander leads batting with 880 average in Panos. Helbold keeps a strong pitching pace after fourteen wins and losses. Stablit of Torito remains a key thief as East Germany contests loom. Notable names include Southworth Rochester Duh Warter Paltinnre and Reading’s Tegaett ing plus Fournier and Whitman.
Speculation in MECCURY AgRag says Gene Tunney will fly from Speculator to New York on July 20 to train for his title defense against Tom Leeney. Berut Nalehen to pilot the Curtiss craft. Tunney aims to avoid shoulder injury prior to the bout, while manager Dilly G plans a $500,000 insurance policy discussions.
Heeney resumes training after a yachting day as he nears a three day stretch before facing Gene Tunnes next Thursday night. Dempsey visits, while Heeney’s next sessions include paneling, rope skipping, and shadow boxing, with lighter work planned midweek and a morning walk.
Rogers of the City league left Saturday morning with Ussmann Stes and Krause for Laredo to face Mie strong team in a three game series starting Saturday afternoon and ending Sunday. Strong lineup and travel plans were noted as key factors for the trip.
New York July 21 1927 The seven bout preliminaries for Gene Tunney's heavyweight title defense against Tom Wheaten were announced tonight. Johnny Grogsos of Vernon NY meets Francisco Cruz a recent heavyweight import from Germany Heller faces Deshee Citys tackle Georgs Larecco from New York Biz Boy Peterson of Minneapolis opposes Jimmy Byrne of Louisville. By THU Daring of the United States Navy pairs with dos Land of the Army Ad Warren of North Carolina with George Uettman of New York Weary Fas of Coulsville will meet Jos Barlow of Besta and Tilt Urouten of the Navy faces Jackie Saunders of New York in four rounders.
AMSTERDAM Aid by a soft sporty track officials say the Amsterdam stadium surface will soon be in good condition for the Olympic events. American coachs say the track is soft and will not hinder their runners as they train for the games. The Dutch track team and officials report the marshy stadium area has caused some delays but expect full readiness as athletes begin practice across the Atlantic.
In Chicago July 21 Miss Virpidia Van Wie won the city women’s golf championship, defeating Mrs Melvin Jones 6 and 4 after an eighteen hole final at the Olympic Country Club. Jones led on tees and greens but Van Wie’s steadiness sealed the victory.
Pat Crawford of Toledo tops the American League batting list with an average about 0.10 points higher than rival Russell Scarritt of St Paul. The 26 year old Carolina native plays first and third base, bats left, and throws right. Other leaders include Scarritt 364, St Paul. Veach 378, Toledo. Taree 368, Milwaukee. Orsitt 260, Minneapolis. Matthews 337, Minneapolis. Ad Liska, Minneapolis right hander, extended his lead in the pitchers’ race with 12 wins.
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