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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1928

Page

20

Swim Festival Set For June 24 At Woodlawn Lake

Burday June 24 is set for Woodlawn lake thresmite swimming race under the city playground department. John Lapard, playground supervisor, organized last year’s successful event. Pat Frank, a returning entrant, is a student at Washington and St Louis home on vacation. Herman Grant, a 1927 standout, is an early entrant. Gasle A. Eaton of Notre Dame is a dark horse, with Catton strong of Mark Twain junior high drawing interest. Many girls and entries from RB C T GC expected. about 100 starters anticipated, with more prizes to widen participation. Commissioners Wright and Rubiola will officiate.

Burday Woodlawn Lake John Iaprard Pat Frank Woodlawn Frank Washington and St. Loui Ehere Man Grant Gasle A. Eaton Notre Dame University Blond Little “Catton Strong Mark Twain C. T. GC

Heeney Opens Training Camp in Wairbaven Update

Tom Heener, challenger for the world’s heavyweight title, arrived to start training for his bout with Gene Tunnes slated for July 26 at Yankee Stadium New York.

Wairbaven Tom Heener Bears Gene Tunnes Yankee Stadium New York

Al Nixon Sold to Portland Team in Coast League

Philadelphia Nationals veteran outfielder Al Nixon formerly with Beaumont in the Texas league has been sold to the Portland team in the Pacific Coast League. The move places Nixon with Portland as league play resumes after the June 12 report date.

Philadelphia al Nixon Philadelphia Nationals Beaumont Vortland Pacific Coast Jeasne

Tilden at New Heights As Johnston Steps Out

ALAN J. GOULD notes the shift as Big Bill Tilden moves to lead a new Davis Cup campaign while Little Bill Johnston departs. The piece contrasts their rivalries, backhands, forehands, and late-career comebacks, highlighting Tilden’s renewed drive and historic prowess in American tennis.

Tilden New Heights Johnston Alan J. Gould New York Little Bill" Johnston Big Bil Tilden Jack Europe Ineicht Johnatan laCoste Cochet Rooms Germantown Little Bill Big Will

Major Leagues Back Plan For Later Start Date

Chicago June 12 The American League and the National League favor delaying the season opener. The plan seeks to move the championship schedule to an April 16 start, aligning both circuits with a later kickoff and potentially altering early games and arrangements.

Chicago

Shriners Watch Boxing Event At Se tle Auditorium

Shriners will host a boxing card at the Seattle auditorium before summer vacation. The event opens with a 159 lb Howard versus 140 lb Bouriguez bout, followed by 140 lb Conrad Infantry versus Brown Artillery. Semi finals feature 146 lb Rathweigh and 118 lb Thompson, with 118 lb Pyle and Thompson in the next. Main bout Yance faces Saitor.

Alvisor Temple Delaveler Howard Bouriguez Browi Biell Sullivan Tufanirs Ofrien Rathweigh Pyle Thompson Yance Saitor

Lightweight comeback plans in New York arena

Mlarnin and McGraw clash in a planned comeback bout at Madison Square Garden. The event, set for June 12, features lightweights and includes Phil McGraw and Telzell Cebras among participants, following a failed tethering incident involving Saramy-Nandell.

York Saramy-Nandell Wil Phil McGraw Telzell Cebras Tiny Bi

Dutch Golf History Claimed By Dutch Explorers

Fragmentary text asserts Dutch played golf away back in 1400 and introduced an ancient form into Scotland. Mentions Amst...m and Mary Queen of Scots as associated figures. Source reads as garbled, with unclear dates and places.

Amstemnimom Kolven Elolland Scotland Mary Queen of

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