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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1928

Page

10

Inured Star Set to Open Texas League Season

The Bears prepare for the Texas league opener against the Saints after a mixed spring with injuries. Osexe Rey Grimes and other key players are listed, with shifts in lineup and defensive duties. A pivotal three-game series against Delics and a Shreveport tilt loom as the Bears seek fourth place, facing rotation and injury challenges, including Mann’s foot injury and Brazier’s early strong relief.

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Dallas ships Leon Petit to Paris in Lone Star League

The Uellas Raceball club trades pitcher Leon Vertit to Paris of the Lone Star league. Open season begins July 4 on White Wing Doves with next season starting July 7 in the Tia Grande valley.

Uellas Leon (Hook) Vertit Paris Charley Lorkera Tia Grande Valley

Bear Box Pay Tuesday Tilysuegh at Boscon

AMPMITAS ASSOCIATION lists events and locations including Manchester City and Philadelphia area venues. The garbled text references multiple places such as Milwaukee and Fort Wayne and names various teams or groups with numbers, suggesting schedule items or standings.

Amateurs Box Tuesday Nights At Wogdla wn

The Wogdlawn amateurs schedule boxing on Tuesday nights to avoid clashing with other events. Jack Shelton promotes at the K M A C on Tuesdays, with eight four round bouts planned starting at 8 o clock. George Tolmann and Erwin are noted, with Dererannon as referee.

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Metropolitan Boxing Card Dominates New York Schedule

A busy New York boxing week features a ten round bout between Gollrey and Itisko, a postponed heavyweight clash involving Last Wednesday’s rain, and a plan for a Munyvils square Garden encounter with Loughran in a no title match. Promoter Fugazy aims to steady the card with delayed fights against weather setbacks.

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Fight results roll across cities and continents

Boxing and wrestling match notes list fighters across Birmingham Boston New York Toronto Akron and other places with wins by Hood Mancini Sullivan Daly Delaney Fifield Jones Gillianera and more, including KO outcomes and disputed bouts.

California Renchy Heleager Toronto Tack Delaney Straques George Fifield Ktayton Obi Chiedgo Akron Ohtin Gorilla Jones Wey Ismp Risers Ne York Jack Those Monk Filee Pietwborgh Liite Kees Ark Jimmy Watts Manta Chighy Chianeras Merlea Fildie Anderson Bundee Rock

S. A. Fight Fans Get a Fill of Boxing Week

Ringside notes recount boxing at Soledad roof and Jack Shelton's Business Men's club. Nobu Cercantes and Sandi Esquivel meet in a ten rounder, with a lineup of local contenders and amateurs. Lencho defeats Wayne while Gambino and Maria have tight showings, and vaudeville acts mix with bouts backstage.

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200 Sign Tennis Court Petitions Filed in City

Petitioners seek construction of 200 new tennis courts of regulation size and first-class condition. Filed with mayor and commissioners for July action, committee chairman Walter Polka reported. Other members Archie Lanirim and Tolay De Salme. Petitions available at Barbers and Hreadway posting rooms.

Alea Chaterman Walter Polka Petitlona Archie Lanirim Toliay DeSalme Petitlonia Barbers

Ketchel’s Death and Legendary Comeback Tale

The article recalls Ketchel’s controversial career ending in San Francisco and a rare comeback claim, noting his last bout in Newsstand New York and a disputed death on a Missouri ranch. It details his brutal image, public interest, and the mystery surrounding his final days, with references to O’Connor, Ketchel’s finances, and tributes in the wake of his passing.

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Texas League Box Scores Readout With Erratic OCR

A garbled Texas League box score fragment shows team names Whitworth Fort Worth and umpire mentions Kane and Denohve. The legible bits reference bases on balls and runs with unclear player actions and a 1240 time mark.

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Espinosa Leads Open Golftime Rush at Lakewood Open

Kansas City golfer Espinosa surged into prime contention at the Lakewood course, zipping four strokes under par through 30 holes. He faced a tough field including Johnny Warrell and Walter Hingen as the British Open contender struggled early, with Espinosa sitting near the top amid shifting scores and a $1500 first prize at stake.

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Public service events draw crowds at Seguin Fourth of July

The San Antonio Public Berries team heads to Seguin for a Fourth of July celebration featuring a White Sox exhibition. Surfing and racing events occur near Lake Abbott at McQueeny, with a grand surfing showcase to cap the festivities.

Public Service Nine Seguin San Antonio

Batfest Overshadows Waceans in Shreveport Baseball

The report details a baseball game where Batfest dominates the action, with players Shreveport Has and Waceans facing a string of double plays and pitching decisions. Key names include Dickerman, Whelan, Pratt, and Windia as the pitchers and infielders exchange strategic plays. The article notes Dickerman’s standout performance and a pitching record hint, describing innings and near-miss plays.

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Toro and Wisstep clash in Arlington turf showdown

Chicago June 2. Tom, victor in the American and Tatorta derbies, and Misslep, a three year old filly by T. Marka TM crack, renew their rivalry in the American national turf and felt handicap at Arlington Park on Saturday.

Chicago Tom Misslep Ferrow T. Marka Arlington Park

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