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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1928

Page

12

Austin States Champions to Play St Marys Here

Brackenridge Eagles refuse to play a third game for the title. St Marys Rotroos claim San Antonio academic basketball crown and schedule a two game series with Austin Marrons. First game set for Thursday at Fort Sam Houston, second Saturday at the Texas University gym in Avery. Both teams expected a hot series as Brackenridge had defeated Buttons 31 to 21 before losing 41 to 24. Buttons hold 21 wins in 24.

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Selection of a vowel for Bt. Mary's teams sparks debate

A fragment notes Bt. Mary's university contemplates a vowel choice for its athletic teams. Brother red Hannauer, the university athletic director, points to undecided symbolism with cultural references and a mid April timeline, though details remain unclear.

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Foot racers begin grueling 2400 mile transcontinental race

About 100 runners start the Los Angeles to Kingman leg with aims at the $48,500 prize pool. Arthur Newton of Rhode Island is leading at the 346.7 mile mark with a time of 52 hours 83 minutes. The field heads into Wallapai valley toward Peach Springs, 62 miles from Kingman, as the race continues.

Kingman Arte Los Angeles New York Peach Springs Black Mountain Wallapai Valley Arthur Newton Rhodeia South Africa Newton England Yee Teniss Oseman

Bowling Action Fills City Concludes Midweek Matches

Local bowling scene reports colorful league action with Milwaukee and Asscint elites vying for top spots. Teams like City Warmicat and The Tocmer League contenders post notable scores as Bay area players including Klaus Royane and Miller showcase strong form. Umpire and scorer duties noted, with hints of upcoming matches and standings shaping the season.

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Tex Rickard’s heavyweight elimination series results teased

Alan Gould of Associated Press deciphers the heavyweight standings using a 5 2 scoring method, listing competitors like Johns Teebo, Tom dTegues, Banting Vaenduin, George Galli, and Delannoo Maloney among others as results are tallied.

Alan Gould Associated Forts Tex Rickard Horke Vietory Dean Johns Teebo Tom dTegues Banting Vaenduin Jark Sharkeye George Galli Fark” Dean Delannoo Ze Maloney Iurrs

Tilden Placed At Head Of Tennis Team For Davis Cup

New York March 14 America will launch its 125 Davis Cup campaign next week with Bill Tilden in command. One American team, at full strength, will face Mexico, China and likely Japan. Tilden will call the roll at Augusta Ga where the first tennis training camp in American history will be established. Cobb also seeks a return while acknowledging aging prospects. Tilden stresses tennis weariness surpasses baseball and admits his best days may be behind him.

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Hancock Rides Outlaw Bronc at Southwestern Exposition

Fort Worth crowds cheered Walter Hancock as he rode and toppled the famed outlaw bronc in a dramatic clash at the Southwestern Exposition. The event featured Record roping by Rude Roberta of Fort Worth and a tense arena fight that ended with Hancock’s victory.

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Champion Taberski Keeps Unbeaten Wrestling Run

Taberski remains undefeated as champion in Wyfield Efedin contest. Former champions chlorate and bendu Itulelch each lost one game, while Reteneeindy’s Tabereky clinches the title with an unbroken record.

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Fort Bliss Completes Second Straight Midwinter Polo Sweep

Fort Bliss polo team clinches a second consecutive midwinter tournament sweep by defeating Fort Sam Houston 10 to 9 in a dramatic extra period. Captain G. Tu Stafford tied the score late, then Captain Chester Davie scored the winner. The final closes with civic ceremony and trophy presentation by Mayor C. M. Chambers.

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Harvard and Army Strike Four Year Football Deal

Cambridge March 14 Harvard and the Army announced a four year football agreement as Harvard’s William J. Bingham said the first game will be next fall at the Harvard stadium with Harvard visiting West Point in 1931. Washington University beat St LouisUniversity 32 to 21 in basketball here last night.

Wagner Cambridge Mass Harvard He Arty William J. Bingham West Point Washington ST. Louis Washington University St. Louis University

Reversible Base Ball Trial Planned at Lions Field

A fragmentary report describes a new sport experiment called reversible bases ball. Todie McCariey of Sioux field is involved as Denver Haights Wildcats and the Liong field teams test a hitter option to choose between advancing to third or first base. The event is listed for Ac1S Plums day at Lions field.

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Aggies Coach to Run Mexia Mexia Gorsicana Update

Lexas March 14 report notes Bob Countryman will coach Leray Ay and ME College at Mexia Cinpharg in the Tanne Stir Tongan event. Meeting of club owarry led to Medendon named president with Paluk fine Toda for the 1926 Assoriation. Poloists on vacation in Kan Angelo as Ramen Hit centers discuss Sunday altarnoin attendance. Captain Mertz of the car team announced trip details and Maf related results.

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