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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
9
Lovitoi defeated Tommy in New York by knockout mid rounds. The bout featured Chicago and Colleen Chicago listed among towns, with other results including St. Von and Jackie in separate matchups.
The Boston Braves rely on George Siejer, once a top AL star, to fuel a homer-filled surge. Siejer climbs in the order, hits consistently, and backs manager Rogers Hornsby as the club stacks wins with power hits and timely drives. Warner Deen also contributes with a home run spree and multiple circuit balls in recent weeks.
Officials blamed a failed mutual wagering system for the Chicago event at Arlington Park. Despite 000 fans cheering a tribute to Florence Mimi, the program fell apart as Vinantes and others secured top placings in the main mile handicap, with Tron and Chienga finishing third.
A chaotic boxing bout ends with loud fouls and a disputed ruling. The referee docked points after a controversial call while the crowd reacted vocally, and the ring side video footage showed the altercation surrounding the sixth round.
International interest surrounds the 3-year-olds contesting the Derby at Epsom Downs. Favorite Fairway faces strong rivals including Lord Derby’s colt, with jockey Gordon Richards aboard. Crowds expect a dramatic race as horses showcase speed and stamina on the famed course.
LONTION June 5 The winner of the Calemir sweepstakes for the derby Wednesday will receive approximately 1,300,200. More than 5,000,000 worldy tickets are reported sold. Second prize will be about 850,000 and third about 5,000.
The Abilene Auto Association announces purse details and independence day racing events at Weld Lee Street fairgrounds. Live auto and polo events center the program while football games pair local colleges and high schools for opening and final day contests.
In Amsterdam Holland preparations for the Olympics unfold with a new port layout. Charter ships and docks are assigned for athletes and relays as construction reshapes mooring areas on the North Sea canal system. American athletes led by President Hoover will be moored at the west dock while the liner Ormonce and other vessels are repositioned. Elsewhere Seattle purchases George Young, second baseman of the Surl Werth club, to join the Indians in Los Angeles next week to replace Jimoy Nitelell.
Local notes indicate four Maulers will join the Heaters in a May schedule. Players include Pat Weer, Shelton, and Corley under manager Anek Corley. Forfeiture rules apply if games occur before May 15 or are moved to semi pro status.
A scrambled report from Wichita describes Caspar Taffman Wyenzold Denverbos winning a first event in the Great Western track meet opening under adverse conditions. Wilion Fi of Wichita, Phi Miller, and Charles Biden are listed in competition results with third place noted.
Fragmentary 1920s style sports brief lists leaders and teams from the National League American League and Southern Association. Names like Browns Yankees Tigers Giants appear amid garbled phrases and partial scores, suggesting a roundup of standings and notable players with minimal readable detail.
In a busy slate reported by the Associated Press, the Bisons sit firmly ahead following a 7-1 rout of the Fort Worth squad, boosting Boston’s standing while Wichita Falls halted a skid. Glenn Darcough starred for the Homies with a sharp outing as San Antonio’s Ferteray faded.
Wong of China, depressed by a straight set loss, seeks solace in the press area after a first round defeat. Nord Northwestern University upsets Kong’s Davis Cup partner in a 24 75 6 2 scoreline, while several favorites advance easily in a muddled report from the tournament.
Fragmented notes indicate Michigan baseball team and two pitchers, Medea and Bredd, aiding to an undefeated streak and a high team slugging rate. Text mentions Big Ten race, eleven straight wins, and batting averages above .100, with emphasis on pitching strength and championship conclusion.
Rogers Hornsby homered in the ninth to spark a 3 1 victory for the New York Giants over the Cincinnati Reds at the Hub. The Reds had tied the score earlier on Dressen’s homer as Hornsby also hit a center-field drive for the decisive blow.
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