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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

20

Fourth Boxing Club Promoters Clash With Texas Card Returns

A chaotic boxing scene unfolds with plans for a July opening at Garrett j. Heavyweight Jack League is set to face Buster Marlin in the main event. HR del Castillo and international clubs shift next week’s show to Tuesday night, while other bouts target Thursday in Galveston and Dallas.

Emi Brenrr Garrett J Accord~ Iiz Carl (Dee) Masters Jack League Buster Marlin Elan, Plastere Saga War HR. del Castillo Jack Shelton A. UO South Alamo Army Mange Bobby Fernandez Vale Hornit Julio Montez Tack Masters Galveston Peague Jack Nutlock Dallas

Ex Heads For Flag In CMTC Baseball Loop Title Chase

Battery EX of the CMTG indoor league aims for the title after a 7-6 win over TX. They extended their unbeaten stretch to one more victory on Wednesday. Lineups include BX players Harry Carson Barver Ashworth Uttenwood Lore Hange Meed Johnson Nelson and MX players Betts W Meyer Bedic R Mayer SvilGams York Cheatham pons Elatl Avondale.

CMTC CMTG Amp Wednys- Bay Harry Carson Barver Ashworth Uttenwood Lore Hange Meed Johnson Nelson Betts W. Meyer Bedic R. Mayer SvilGams York Cheatham Pons Elatl Avondale

Shade and Colima Set July Bout for Walker Title

Chicago reports Dave Shade and Uert Colima have signed to clash July 9 for contenders to Mickey Walker's Middleweight title in a lea round match. Officials confirmed the bout details and venue.

Dick Harn Adopts Non Breakable Glasses Like Lee Meadows

In a local note, Richard, star pitcher of the City Amateur and fund red leagues, decides his eyes are failing and wears specially made non breakable glasses. The update compares him to Lee Meadows, noting a mustache difference.

Dick Harn Richard Lee Meadows

Stallings May Quit For Good

George T. Stallings famed Manireele manager of the Montreal International League club may retire permanently or temporarily after a heart attack. He collapsed June 7 in Toronto during Royals series and has been hospitalized in Haddock Georgia. Doctors urge absolute quiet and a return to health before any decision on retirement.

Toronto George T. Stallings Moston Braves Montreal Haddock Royals

Single Fan at Game Proves to Be Umpire

Passaic fan Ded Shaw attends a Norwich Connecticut State League game and discovers he is the sole spectator besides attendants. He overhears the umpire being described as the official sent to handle the match, highlighting a sparsely attended event.

Ded Shaw Norwich Conn Cam Frank Moran Knéms

Lehigh Considers Complicated Letter Award System

A proposed letter award system at Lehigh University would base trophies on team performance, granting a set number of letters per victories. The plan, reviewed by the board of control of athletics, would adjust major and minor I awards according to team importance and success.

Lehigh Board of Control of Athlets Wehigh University

Luling Pro Smashes Mark With Four Stroke Margin

In Luling Texas on June 28 a professional golfer playing a foursome on a9 the ruling course set a new standard by finishing at 8 40 for the nine holes and 40 for the overall record. The event featured Borg Tt among others and marked a notable scoring achievement for the locale.

Luling Pro Luling Tex Borg Tt Wail Tine

Berlin Grey Iron Track Draws Record Fans

Berlin crowd packs the city track as 60,000 spectators witness a spring season event. Jung and Verlin are among figures noted, with the meeting highlighted for upcoming stage and summer plans.

Berlin Jung Verlin Spartemen Entor Pepring Sou Wutrmer

Boxers Clash as CMTC Event Ends in Knockouts

Four knockouts and one draw mark the first phase of boxing at Fort Sam Houston. Simmons 166 pounds middleweight defeated Clerk 171 in a close bout for the championship in 1927 lineage. Vargas 120 pounds featherweight beat Carrera by technical knockout. Petronelli 120 outpointed Williamson. Pore 364 KO'd McGuldison. Jarans 15% won by technical knockout over Edwards. Other bouts included Davis 113 earning judges' decision over Miller 112 and Wilaing 109 defeating Kemende 10. The Reynard 121 and Smith 120 bout tied. Matches are three two minute rounds. schedule set for Friday night.

Fort Sam Houston Simmons Clerk Waco High Eehanl

Survive round of 89 holes in Wakonda tourney

In Des Moines Iowa the Trans Mississippi golf championship narrows to third-round play as 89-hole format continues. Defending title holder Johnny Goodman falls to Arthur Huddleston Ottumwa while Jimmie Manion St Louis advances, Rudy Duran Minneapolis faces Weatherby and Winter St Louis impresses with a precisionPutting display.

Wakonda Club Des Motnes Lows Sree Johnny Goodman Colorado Springs Arthur Hudlett Ottumwa Sunving Jimmie Manion St. Louis Miller Des Moines J. Rogers Oklahoma City Amons Ihe Rudy Duran Minneapolis J. K. Weatherby Sheldon Scott Virginia P. O. Winter Winter Larry Thornfield Deaser Art Trvetta Tierra 5. Louis Bob MuCrary

Mandenn Will Box in Outdoor Show at Innesville Wis

Sammy Mandell, champion, signed to appear in an outdoor boxing show at Innesville, Wisconsin, on July 17. The opponent will be chosen from a group of candidates whose names have been submitted to the Wisconsin boxing commission.

Mandenm Will Box Rockforn I Sammy ‘Mandell Champion Otas Innesville Wis Yur Wisconsin Hosing Commission

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Pinkey Walier managed to get but one hit in five at bats for the Hillings Wednesday, but it brought in two runs. He led three assists without an error.

Pinkey -Walier Weenes

Two Saturday Loop Games This Weekend

The Bell Telephone company faces Company F Saturday at 4 o elerte on the Public Service diamond. The Public Service company holds its annual picnic and a pall game with the San Antonio Air Depot will be played Sunday morning on the Public Service diamond.

Bell Telephone Company Company F Public Service Cmpany San Antonio Air Depot Uepublic_ Secrice

Miss Orcutt Beaten in Buffalo Tourney

Heatrice Gattlinh of New York staged two superb steady games to upset Maureen Orcutt of Englewood New Jersey in the eighth annual women invitation golf tournament at the Buffalo Country Club.

Miss Orcutt Buffalo N.Y Heatrice Gattlinh New York Buffalo Country Club Maureen Orcutt Aglewood

Tigers Seek Golf Sweep In Intercollegiate Title Race

RIE New York June 23 Intercollegiate golf team title already in Princeton hands for the second straight year, Princeton aims for another strong showing in individual play led by Watts Guan of Georgia Tech, who qualified with a top score as top medalist contenders emerge. Georgetown and Yale figures also in the mix as teams vie for low total strokes.

Rie N.Y Wrinceton Suddition Georgetown Princeton Yale Watts Guan Thy’ Pole Georgia Tech Q. McLachlan Maurice McCarthy

Tolley Unable to Travel for Walker Cup Matches

The Turin club informed the championship committee that Tolley cannot journey to America to play for Great Britain in the Walker Cup matches at Chicago. A substitute must be found for the U S.

VPI Cyril Volley

Man Who Discovered Hans Wagner Dies in Louisville

Clare W. McPaelar, once linked to discovering Hans Wagner, died recently in Louisville. The report notes his 1930s connection to Wagner and references a late career note about baseball figures.

Hans Wagner Louisville Tuneus Clare W. McPaelar New York Giau Unite Anil Know Emai Vo Ifaas Wagner Sesterilay

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