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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

19

Ambidextrous Italian Features Tennis Victory in Europe Semifinal

FELIRTOWN June 21 The Stellan Davis cup team edged Great Britain 1-0 in the European zone semifinal as Italy seeks a place in the zone final. Italy’s G de Sefani battled back to win 3-2 after dropping the first set, while captain De Marpurga impressed with an ambidextrous, high-paced style.

Felirtown Engi YPI Stellan Great Britain Italy Australia Gregory Tiavou Ta de Marpurga Téalian Jin Vdeard Wiggs Lettish Erm de Marpurga Talianee Ranier Evers Higgs Dee Morpurgo Deuce

White Sox Fight Night Promises Heavyweight Show in Chicago

Chicago June 21 report previews a major boxing card headlined by Mickey Walker and Ace Hudkins with 30,000 expected spectators and up to 150000 in gate value. Walker favored locally. Hudkins drawn Nebraska support. WGN WOK and WERODMTI planned to broadcast the event with delays.

Chicago Cun Labs Kerrick White Sox Mickey “Walker Ace Hudtink Petbana Kelchel Papke Walker Deck Kratos Angeles Mickey Ace Bia Ace Dagren Hudkins Eath Mora Hodkins Imekeeper Sands WGN WOK Werodmti Hr Blow

RUCKUS IN WEST TEXAS LEAGUE OVER ABILENE SAN ANGELO

Representatives of xl clube in the West Texas league meet to discuss franchise forfeitures. Abilene had its franchise forfeited for refusing to pay drafts, San Angelo lost its for failing to post a $1200 guaranty. League suspends two managers and plans temporary control by the league. Abilene to Streotsater and San Angelo to Bal linger for exhibition. season schedule to begin Friday. Abilene won the first half title.

Asllene Tex Xl Clube West Texas J. McAllister Sorenson Lori ‘Club Oieners Stevenson Abilene San Angelo Lex Tullos Earl Bi Rel Snapp San Anglo Wanagera Weclods Tullos Snapp Ballinger Coleman Priday

Meet the Wildcat Ace Hudkins Faces Mickey Walker in Chicago

Ace Hudkins the Nebraska Wildcat challenges champion Mickey Walker in Chicago on Thursday night for the world middleweight crown. Walker is the favorite but Hudkins is considered dangerous in this title bout.

Ace Hudkins Nebraska Wildcat Chicago Mickey Walker Walker Hudkins

Marysville’s Legendary Ketchel Thomas Clash Shocks Town

In Marysville, 1087, Stanley Ketchel shocked crowds by boxing welterweight champion Joe Thomas for nothing. The bout ended in a historic uproar as Ketchel’s unorthodox shift and sure punches carried him to a surprising draw, with McClure recalling the chaotic ringside scene and Ketchel’s notable rise in boxing lore.

Joe Thomas Stanley Ketchel van Buskirk Marysville Mike McClure Clare McClure Naturalely Thomas Mike Stanley Ste Clare Wea Ketehrel Mocyavilla G. B Herrod San Anselmo Marsarlin Jack Clifford

Air Depot to Meet Cuban All Stars in Weekend Series

The San Antonio Air Depot plans revenge against the Cuban All-Stars in a Thursday 4 PM practice game at Garrett field. Airmen Lefty Alexander and Galvan will form the Battery while Cubans Vinna and Corren coach the visitors. A Public Services team will also face the Cubans in a three game series this weekend, as records show two earlier Cuban victories.

San Antonio Garrett Field Cubana Fueca Lefty Alexander Galvan Vinna Corren Sereica Company HN Es Af Tures

Phillies Take Seven Out Of Nine

Phillies surge to dominance as they win seven of nine, with Don Hurst belting his sixth homer in eight games and the team clouting Stroklyn again. Cardinals widen lead over Cubs, while Athletics slump behind Geno Tingras. Braxton impresses, and Cleveland halts Chicago in a double bill.

Les Conklin New York Bro Doxen Will Baker Phillies Iare Phils Maris Eeli-Ad Stroaklyn Yesteriday Don Hurst Cardinals Cubs Old En Bixe Reds Ray Kremer Piltelitret Fleak Tennack Zane Wees Genser Tingras Ite Sox Nets Draast Clevelind Chicago Sec Curtixy Romer Dhe Sox George Grant Claveland Lane Tain

Six in Harn case summoned for hearing in dormitory

Commissioner Halph Ay Tarkee summons six figures in the Harn case to a hearing at the Travelers hotel dormitory at 5 30 Thursday evening. Harn of St Marys club in Parish league is accused of an alleged agreement with his manager to secure release and join Eagle Publishing. Other summoned include J M Elliott of Eagle Publishing, Od die Barr of the Ice team, Fence Ilufaker of Sunday Public Service, Riley Harrs of Saturday Jeaguery for Public Service, and Vic Scwults of St Marys Parish lenturents.

Halph Ay Tarkee Dick Harn Travelers Hotel Harn St. Mary's Club Eagle Publishing Company QR. L Dneohs Thirkes Jeaguery Public Srevice Vic Scwults St. Mary's Paris Leneutrs

Whitney's Record in the Big League Triumph

Whitney contributed to a Phillies victory over Brooklyn with four assists and two putouts, three of which were noted as spectacular. He also added a single driving in a run, helping secure the win displayed by the team on Wednesday.

Trikes Whitney Phillies Brooklyn San Antonino

Fight results from Cleveland and Indianapolis card summary

Cleveland Mike Dundee outpointed Joe Glick in a 10 round bout at IM Coliseum while Mayle Strub beat Jack Duffy in Erie. Indianapolis bouts saw Frank Lorabes defeat Al Conway, Vincent Ambright topple Tata Langford, Daston best Joe Chaney, Stanley Wimiarte best Al Derase, Terman Clark defeat Al Merrill, and Howard Mitchell knockout Harry Chapronn, all in 10 rounds or fewer.

Cleveland Mike Dundee Bock Island Joe Glick Williamsburg Mayle Strub Erie Jack Duffy Toledo Indianapolis Frank Lorabes Omaha al Conway Philadelphia Vincent Ambright Gincinneli Tata Langford Louisville Daston Joe Chaney Baltimore Guerrys Concinnati Stanley Wi Miartina Ferry Ohio al Derase Terman Clark al Merrill Cincinnati Howard Mitchell Harry Chapronn Terre Hawle

Tavershin Wins Gold Cup Race at Ascol England

Tavershin owned by Reid Walker clinches first in the Gold Cup on the third day of Itoya racing week in Ascol. The horse, sired by Invincible from Ajantia, defeats Finglas of Saint Alary and Cing A Sept. in a tight finish. Marshall Field’s Cing A Sept. places third as minor placings and local race notes follow.

Ascol England Tavershin Reid Walker Itoya Invincible Ajantia F. Do St. Alary Finglas Marshall Field Cing A

Cervantes and ee a meet in ten round boxing card

Nobo Cervantes will fight box Sandi Esquivel in a ten round bout at the Thusiness Men’s A.C. Tuesday night. Esquivel, a rising university athlete, has drawn a strong local following as he prepares to box. The card includes other bouts and proceeds to a large fan turnout.

Nobo Cervantes Drair Kid Gilberk Thusiness A.C Sandi Esquivel Foremore Vexde University Cuneday Quivellas Ween

Americans Missing From Horse Show

In London the international horse show opened with 30 000 spectators amid no American entries. Despite the absence, many American tourists attended the opening while Imperial riding exhibits showcased ongoing horse breeding traditions dating back 60 years.

Tondon Euccession Stake Imperial Sears

Hot Weather Football In Full Cry at CMTC

The article notes hot weather failing to curb enthusiastic participation by O. M. E. and students from Corpus Christi high school in football practice at CMTC. St Mary's University coach Konitriek, ex pro players, and Lt Kendrick lead daily sessions from 6:30 to 8:00 with aims to train both football and other sports for a fall campaign. Players include Barrett and Kennet Clark from Waco and Cant Tyson’s former teammates.

CMTC O. M.E Fort Saat Konitriek Infantor St. Mary's University Exng A Corpus Christi High School Iegorau Ally Kendrick Hocand Texas Infantry Euite Lieuteant Kendrick Barrett Kennet 1 Glark Waco Corel

Mo Tenia Molenda Farmed to Texarkana Lone Star League

Waco pitcher Bo Tenia Molenda has been farmed to the Texarkana team of the Lone Star League for the remainder of the season. Molenda is a former University of Michigan player.

WACO Bo” Mo Tenia Texarkana Lone Star League Molenda University of Michigan

Legless Rifle Star State Champion in Austin

Palmaquist won the state rifle championship with an aggregate 18 for four matches. J C Valenti of San Antonio was second with 17. W L Hidile, Jobo Callsn of Austin, and Ogden King of Lapbock shared honors with 47 in the 100 yard service sight match. Cor 2 Sanders of the Ninth Infantry, Be Antonio, was second in another event with 44.

Austin Palmaquist J.C. Valenti San Antonio W. L. Hidile Jobo Callsn Ogden King Lapbock Cor 2 Sanders Ninth Infantry Be Antonio Corning el Fass Grant Inomis San Antonin Wie

Bitulithic Bears In Two Workouts

In Athlanta Georgia on July 21 the Bitulithic Bears completed two workouts at Conception diamond No 2. Eddie Wells earned his fourteenth win of the season pitching as the Bears trained with aims of refining curves and speed while Manager Bill Sebera pushed players to stay sharp between sessions and prepare for upcoming games.

Eddie Wells Athasta Tune 21 UPI Fuldie Wells Burlera Baron Westlay Conception Diamond Bill Sebera Iit

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