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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1928
Page
5
In San Francisco on March 16 Kid Patichn and Hon Antonio Texas bantammet boxer faced Mike O'Dowd in a bout described as a clever exhibition. O'Dowd won by decision, continuing a campaign that has featured him in top events across the Pacific Coast.
Chicago reports state wrestling commission chairs a tense battle over legitimacy of a heavyweight title match between Lewis and Lew Gorachenko. Rumors of dissent swirl amid investigations into training gaps and potential sanctions while witnesses recount prior hearings and league controversies.
Local amateur clubs outline a murky schedule for Sunday practice at Congenial Park and Moe Gamer field with multiple teams named. A Tanks Engine unit plans a future gathering while the Caltohe Community Generanivnn sets weekend play at Marwdes field and St Mary's University diamond.
Fragmentary report notes Quiet Jack Sharkey and Risko ending training. Mentions Maren ack Nbarket and Horton references. Cleveland figures and current olinmtatal from fati pyrmament Mondaywiplit appear in garbled text. no clear outcome or dates.
Brackenridge High of San Antonio failed to advance in the state tournament at Austin. Austin High and Athens are favored to reach the final, while Brackenridge, Yancey, and Corpus Christi faced tough early exits. The Brackenridge squad battled hard, then fell to overwhelming defense as Austin and Athens move toward the championship.
A patchwork of training camp gossip and game reports from spring workouts. Notes on Pirates prospects Charley Walsh and Ervin Brame, Sox weathering mud and rain in Shreveport, Yankees injury updates, and Cardinals prospects under manager Peckinndugh. Hornsby and the Bell Sox spark a practice session ahead of exhibitions. Mariners, Indians, and Giants figures feature in scattered drills and lineup previews.
In a chaotic report from Avalon Park and West Ta tad Beach, Marcy W-P notes Syl dohrson’s solid early outing for the Cardinal squad while Art Reinhardt’s rally produced a one point lead. The Browns and Reds prep for a heavy spring series with word of pitching rotations and Connie Mack’s exhibition context.
A fragmented Byte Associated Press list shows multiple boxing results across venues from Buffalo to Los Angeles. Notable names include Frankie Genary defeating Ivisea Nie, and Tons Fuente beating Joe Lohman, with several other bouts and scores partially readable in Hot Springs Ack and Omaha.
A chaotic rain disruption hit Texas training as teams scrubbed workouts across three parks. Key figures include Jupiter Metis and White Sox prospects sidelined by wet fields while players like Weberby and Vel Trott prepared to rejoin practice as rain shortened sessions and coaching staff adjusted lineups.
Unclear due to damaged text but reports rain disrupts polo matches with a round robin underway. Expected final in polo to be played Sunday. teams like Austin and Fredericksburg mentioned. scores and players partially listed amid weather postponements.
The report notes Hunter advancing through the Florida State championship with wins over opponents including John Milton Washington and Briton Shaler New York. Final rounds saw Shields New York and Van Alen New York prevail 6 1 6 2 and 6 2 6 1 respectively as competitors faced fatigue. Bev Stevenson of Chicago captured the Dixie amateur golf title by beating J. dunkin of Miami.
Main Avenue runners dominated the Schreiner meet with McMunn leading in the 440 yard dash and Relay teams showing solid marks. Fleming and Lowerr led field events while Crow Couch and Moxsendin earned praise for the team’s performance.
Cal March 10 report describes a grueling desert stretch as entrants push toward Baghdad. The race covers about 20787 miles since start near Leasseles with Arthur Newton maintaining pace, finishing after 3H hours and minutes.
IWC Sextette defeats Bas St. Voie 18 to 12 to lead the South en Crthotic Girls basketball tournament in New Orleans. Loyola University gym hosts the event as St Agnes academy Memphis and Neng Attoneply’s academy New Orleans plus Te Jommotariey high acioal New Or join the semifinal lineup. Agnes debate Nuteler while Redemptorist overwhelms Baton Tonge.
About 150 golfers from South Texas travel to San Antonio for the first South Texas Amateur Association event under Willow Morning golf club sponsorship with San Antonio Light backing. Entries flood in from Kenedy Yorktown Seguin. visitors barred from San Antonio competition while center shifts to visiting players.
Main's Tennessee team won the open season meet at Sam Antonio Gome Ry club, with seven of ten matches secured by Lexus Junior College players. Doubles play set for Monday as top JC players, including Carrol Margin and Billy Mastersmy, posted wins.
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