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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1928

Page

12

Athletics Hopes Lift as Yankees Pitchers Hit Bumps

New York battles Detroit in a rough twin bill with the Yankees winning 3 2 to 1 in the first game after a strong hitting burst. Other majors saw Cubs drop to Boston, Cleveland split with Chicago, and Philadelphia edge Pittsburgh as the season tightens and standings shift.

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Holland Dury Top Shooters at Vernon Skeet Meet

Hollands Dury and Job Durs lead scores at Vernon skeet range amid a crowded field. Dury posted 63 targets of 125, with other top marks by E W Spoedelo and J Dirsfi among competitors. Event featured pistol and shotgun disciplines and a mix of local and visiting shooters over a midweek course.

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Houston Poloists Lose in Walsh Cup Match at Denver

Denver July 27 Calemnila Sprists poloists extended their commanding lead in the Walsh junior cup series by defeating the Houston four nine to two at the Denver Polo Club. Houston received a sanction bandienp.

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Tunney Keeps Heavyweight Title Sealed In Print

The article reports Gene Tunney retaining the heavyweight title after a late surge against rival Mickard in front of about 30,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. It notes $100,000 losses and potential total losses near $900,000 for the Garden promoter, with expected taxings and high receipts tied to future bouts. Promoter predicts tunney era drawing power could yield greater events and higher gates if Tunney remains champion.

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The Disputed Return of Wilden and Tilden in Tennis Scandal

A chaotic report details the Davis Cup dispute over amateur status and expulsions. It contrasts Wilden and Tilden with the American team amid government funding and international pressure, noting the fallout among players and fans.

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Row Over Olympic Officials Averted Amid Controversy

A garbled report notes a volatile dispute over Olympic officials ending with the withdrawal of Johnny Metfigh by Murray Hilbert, president of the Amateur Athl...inavin, as New York stur... professional The VAL AW pranellere anpeavers the Tet of officials.

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Petrolle's Boxing Draw With Berg in Chicago Night

Amateur boxing card in Chicago features Petrolle and Berg fighting to a draw. The event includes bouts with Petrofla Farka Nf and Jurk Mere of Eneland Fershrari, all reportedly ending without a decisive winner. The crowd heard plans for a future match with the lightweight champion and other top contenders.

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Main Eventers Disappoint in San Antonio Fight

The San Antonio crowd saw a crowded card as main eventers Chicho Cisneros and Watts failed to deliver a decisive finish. Clinches and steady pressure dominated the bout, with Cisneros briefly wobbling Watts in the seventh round before Watts recovered and the crowd grew restless for a knockout. Preliminaries featured local fighters delivering mixed results as Pancho and Acena battled to a close call and other bouts offered cautious, tactical action throughout the card.

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U S Golfers Far in Lead In Canadian Open Coverage

The United States leads in the Canadian Open as top American players, led by British Open champion Waller, push ahead in the first round. Canadian contenders struggle with rough conditions and a challenging course as scores drift behind the leaders.

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Boxing Results Highlight Chaotic Heavyweight Card

A chaotic fight card lists heavyweights and lightweights with multiple knockouts and decisions across city venues. Notable bouts feature Yor Teeney, New Reihuwl, and South Bend opponents, with various wrestlers and boxers from New York, Chicago, and Minneapolis moving through recent results. The report also notes a controversial athletic rule affecting college teams and a call for disciplined conduct in sport.

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Helen Wills Adds Trophy at Essex County Club

In July at Essex County Club, Airy Trelen Wills won the championship against Miss Elish Cross San Ivanessco with a score of 61 63. Wills needed just over two hours to defend her title as sister Laity forninn watched.

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