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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
18
Ralph Durker, longtime amateur commissioner, announced he will not seek re election at Thursday's 530 meeting at the Travelers hotel. He said another should lead and his other affairs prevent him from dedicating the time.
Chaotic ball by ball recount shows out of town visitors in a heated fight as Converse and Boosters clash. Tight play with late strikes pacing the action, Boosters claim second-half title with key wins while Weber and Converse battles end in a narrow margin. Multiple players listed as leaders with high scores and near records, including Kneuner and Knemper leading visitors as team standings shift in the Turner League.
Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon two oclock start as pros including Toe Rabbitt Mike Gonzales Arthur Veltman Lea Wisterzil Gildas Gare and other baseball performers form an all star team from Mexico in an exhibition. The lineup features Rabbitt Gouzles Veltman Rod Jf Wisterzil Verrera Gh yell M Cordon Derez Mendiolit and more.
The San Antonio Southern Pacific club held the first shoot of the season at their dropshouting range near the old fairgrounds on Wednesday. Scores include L. M. Nicholson, S. Kroeger, Miss HL om, G. Marsh, and Rowland among competitors.
Santiago report states Gerardo Serident of the South American Boxing federation quit amid political statements during coverage for a Buenos Aires paper. The federation issued a resolution finding his remarks improper and unpatriotic, prompting his resignation.
Lon Gondrich, a peso heavyweight from Arkansas, defeats Aronsay Slim by technical knockout in the fourth round at Grand Labor Union hall. The Arkansas fighter kept a .1000 batting average with the win as promoter Hum Spears considers a rematch. Slim Bolden defeated Youthful Charles in six rounds. Henderson KO’d Kid Clark, Dilworth stopped Kid Reward, and Edwards decisioned Battling Poor Boy in four rounds.
The undefeated Wesleyan Institute basketeers beat Brackenridge High Wildcats 21 13 in a five minute overtime after a 12 all regular finish. They had previously defeated Feacock and Lanier to reach three straight wins.
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