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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1928

Page

16

Opinion Divided On Delaney HeeneY Contest

Damon Runyon reports from New York on the Delaney Heeney heavyweight elimination at Madison Square Garden. The piece teases a match between Jack Delaney and Billy Heeney in a bumpy series of potential fights, noting boxing politics, box office interest, and the stubborn lure of the Garden crowd.

Delaney- Heeney S. A Damon Runyon Dolgeron New York Madison Square Garden Jock M. Ovile Jack Delaney Chumas Heene New Zealand Mr. Tivkarde Aseay Sack Dewipeey Ech Ag Dulgney Heeney Shariey Risko Mr. Rickard Dempsey

Witmer Likely to Get Shot at Champion

New York March 1. Jack Delaney of Bridgeport and Som Heevey of New Zealand fight in a fifteen round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. The winner earns a chance to challenge champion Chronias Gene Turney, with the losers also entering the ring for potential future contention.

Fort Bliss Polo Champions Clinch Close-Circuit Victory

Fort Bliss rode to a mid winter polo title in the circuit close tournament after defeating the Air Corps Training Center. The squad features Lieut. M. Lipman Capt. C. E. Davis Maj. Terry Allen Capt. T. E. Voight Capt. C. L. Stratford and Sgt. Lybrand, who led the Bliss ponies.

Air Corps Training Center San Antonio Fort Bliss M. Lipman C. E. Davis Terry Allen T. E. Voight C. L. Statford Sergeant Lybrand Bliss Ponies

Boxing clash ringside chatter over Delaney Meeney bout

Reports say both contenders split opinion with Delaney needing a late knockout to prevail. Meeney, a rugged New Zealander, absorbs punishment to wear down his rivals while Teeney hovers as a potential factor in a twelve round verdict.

Heeney Delaney Meeney Teeney Duck Sharken Boston Heener Urebout Kone

Fort Bliss Cavalrymen Again Polo Champions

Fort Bliss Cavalrymen defend polo title at the Fort Bliss arena amid a grueling two hour match. The teams, including Harbord Mehl and the Tighth Strugglers, faced intense play from California reporting crews as Lt Shen and Major Alley led the charge. The match featured sharp dives, bold rides, and a decisive finish with the Cavalry taking the championship in a hard fought contest.

Yelle and Bagwell Travel to Des Moines

An unclear note mentions Yelle and Bagwell heading to Des Moines with fragmented references to AnatIeem Mire and Bert Hart. The text contains garbled names and stray phrases about Western events and potential allies, lacking coherent facts or dates.

Yelle Bagwell Des Moines Anatieem Turner Trewilent Bert Hart Manes Veils Calehai Gultielter

Perrys Mlarnin Return GoSought Promoter

A fragmented note describes a promoter seeking the return of a fighter named Perrys Mlarnin. It mentions March 1 and references Tex Wek McLarnin, Sonia Terris, and a first round bout. Details are incomplete but indicate a boxing event in early March.

Vals Tex Wek McLarnin Sonia Terris

Civilians Open Polo Meet at Park in San Antonio

Mayor Chambers presides over a special polo tournament at Brackenridge Park with Freehooters and Abilene as opening rivals. Prizes include 80 cigarette cases for the winning team. The event kicks off Friday afternoon with multiple matches across two fields and local honors.

Mayor Com. Chambers Tore Etnehude San Antonio Fox Ambhion Twelfth Field Artillery Houston Itoeuth Mield Artiery Wa Forpe Frederighburg Ih

Young Comes Back to Score Knockout in Tarhor Union Fight

In a raucous Tarhor Union arena, Stanley Mathews toppled Fay? Yous same bork ite Ue as Kig Stewart defeated Jal Jacke, and Kil Taylor knocked out One Hound Syotie in the tourney’s second bout. Lou Goodrich, a famed heavyweight, is slated to face an Arkansas firm next week, drawing a packed crowd.

Stanley Mathews Tarhor Union Chace Kig Stewart Jal Jacke Kil Taylor

Cuyler to bat third as desired in Chicago lineup

Chicago lineup shows Cuyler placed third as manager McCarthy hopes. Sparky Adams tops the order with Fred Merkle and Maguire following. Cuyler, Wilson, Breyben, and Stevens provide right handed depth as pitchers face a Cubs attack.

Cuyler Chicago Mandiat Aik Freddie Maguire Nequired Ing Hen Come Custer Aching Mack Wilson Rians Breybensun

Dallas Steer Camp Growing for Season

Mineral Wells Texas reports a growing Dallas Steer Camp with the city’s youth program expanding. The Wel tus Lieag League Masebail club features Herb Kelly from Copan among its leaders and players. A practice game is planned Saturday with the team remaining in Lotus for the season opener.

Tully Say Weltus Lieag League Masebail Club Herb Kelly Dougie Oultieller Cute Miuhte aAtlaniay Yofehes Aid Jted Outtivdder Ul Tak Stagga Maby Youngelery Warlins Ula Artu Joetiee Lotus

Bram toeyon af San Antonio one of the Tweet javelin throwers

Herman and Holleron reports from College Station on March 4 that Bram present Lvligaulous toeyon af San Antonio will be among the Southwestern conference javelin contenders. Coaches expect strong first places from him, with improving form and fitness noted.

College Station Bram Lvligaulous Toeyon Af San Antonio Hnand Momlis Attermyon Sone T Mullera AKL Liv Tye

Signal Volleyball Artists Victory Both Games

The Kecond Signal company defeated two rivals in a pair of matches held on a misty evening. The Misty-aevond Squad led early, with early momentum ending in a decisive finish as the rival team fell behind. The event showcased strong play from the home troop as the crowd cheered.

Ball Lem Takey Dow Penton Ah Troy Widteli

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