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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

18

Hooper and Cisneros Lead Fort Sam Boxing Card

Hooper and Cisneros headline the Fort Sam Houston boxing card on a June Saturday night. Cisneros, a Mexican welterweight, has a string of recent wins and should be favorite against Hooper, who promises a heavy punch. The ten round bout replaces the cancelled Tid Peachy versus Kin Tencho, with James as matchmaker and promotions tied to Fort Sam Houston sports groups.

Ghicho Cisneros Elecer Jord Promineves Mike Vasquez Kid Stuiz Kid Pancho Young Brooks Hooper Sam Houston Cisneros Doc Garrett Hooper Garrett

Remembering Ketchel Versus Thomas in the 1907 Bay Storm Fight

In December 1907 San Francisco hosted Ketchel versus Thomas under brutal rain and a storm wrecking the tent. O Connor recalls Ketchel riding fame after a dramatic twenty round battle that left both fighters soaked and props damaged while fans cheered through the downpour.

Malone Helps Train Hudkins For Midweight Title Bout

Chicago reports Hudkins has sought veteran trainer Malone's guidance for sparring ahead of the June 21 middleweight title bout with Mickey Walker at the White Sox park. Walker's camp plans sparring with Jimmy Moelketie Johnny Hoekstra and Billy Sherman as promoter Jim Mullen notes advance ticket sales passing the 300,000 mark.

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Valuable Player Commission Named For 1936 Season

The American League commission chosen by sportswriters to select the 1936 season's most valuable player was announced with members Paul Slanoon Harry Neily Ed Hang Yarry G. Salsinger Willem D Hanna James Leuminger Z Baster and Denman Thompson Hang is the sole new member replacing Henry B Edwards who now runs the American League Service bureau The Knot Hole Gang baseball league plans a meeting at the Y M C A Thursday night plus schedule and standing issues described in fragmented notices.

Chicago American League Commission Paul Slanoon Boston Post Harry Neily Chicago American Ed Hang Cleveland News Yarry G. Salsinger Detroit Willem D. Hanna New York Herald-Tribune James Leuminger Philadelphia Inquirer Z. Baster St. Louis Denman Thompson Washington Star

Crews Train For Regatta On Hudson River

Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta crews gathered on the Hudson with three Comet boats from Lake Cayuga and Washington, Pennsylvania, and Columbia crews all testing their four mile course. Times circulated unofficially with Columbia, California, and Penn varsity testing fasts as Cornell, Ithaca’s entry, prepared on Lake Cayuga for favorable winds and speed.

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Reigh Count Workout and Derby Ride Report

Chicago reports on June 14 about Reigh Count showing form in training as crowds watch at Arlington Park. The colt, noted for speed in the Kentucky Derby era, sparked rumors of a future entry while handlers and Mrs. John J. Hertz discuss a possible upcoming race entry.

Chicago Neal Rik Arlington Park John J. Hertz

Funeral for Corgan to be held Friday

Funeral services are planned Friday for Charley Corgan infielder with the Brooklyn Nationals who died at his home Wednesday. He had been sent to Brooklyn for spring training but fell ill and was hospitalized in Rochester Minnesota for treatment. The cause of death was reported as a tumor of the stomach.

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Matmen Pester Champ In No Title Bout Plan

Chicago June 14 UPI Charles Fisher and Gus Kallio agreed to a no title bout to pressure Johny Meyers into granting a title match. The proposed match would decide a challenger for Meyers middleweight crown if Meyers delays beyond 60 days. Secretaries sign informal contract. event date and venue await confirmation.

Chlcagh UPI Charles Midget Fisher Gus Kallio Mid- Wewright Forestlers Johny Meyers Chicago

Major leaders named in national leader boat race

A garbled passage lists leaders and numbers across numerous places and names. It mentions Roy Dee Calghal Chvelonath and Wilisberelk Ly among others, referencing American Association and various cities such as New York Washington and Milwaukee. The fragmentary text alludes to standings or scores but provides no coherent event or outcome.

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Difficult Course Awaits Boys Golfers at Houston

June 1 report outlines Texas junior golf tourney for boys under 21 at Liver Oaks Country Club Houston. Noted players include Rueben Albrugh and Jimmy Morgan of San Antonio. Tick Gvezz of Houston appears as a top pro contender. Competition splits into two flights June 21 to 29 with awards for low score and flight winners. officials L. Giews of Houston and Wellamon Mole of San Antonio preside.

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New Tennis Hitting Method Promises Faster Play

A California pro Dwight Douglas unveils a method to impart mutual speed on a tennis ball without losing control. The discovery circulated by William St. Bisher, secretary of the Masters Lawn Tennis Association, urges adoption to stay competitive.

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Louisiana golfers vie for state title at Metairie course

Louisiana golfers from Shreveport and elsewhere prepare for the state championship on the Gill-yard course at Metairie Gardens club. The field includes Twin McGhare and Massillle as the main contenders in a par 72 frame, aiming to take the crown.

Louisiana Orleans Dune Twin McGhare Shreveport Massillle Metairie

Old Gold cigarette blindfold test picks On Goxp

A smoker recalls selecting On Goxp as the cigarette that clicked during a blindfold test among four options. The choice supposedly clarifies a mystery about the supply chain or origin of the brand.

How does Old Gold do it Winning charm revealed

The piece explains Old Gold uses three tobacco leaf types coarse top leaves ground leaves and heart leaves. It notes heart leaves offer smoothness and fragrant qualities making Old Gold popular among famous people and usable even in the dark.

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