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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1928

Page

5

Southwestern track meet draws 700 competitors in Fort Worth

Fort Worth on March 17 hosts the sixth annual Southwestern District track and field meet at Wortham Field. more than 700 entrants from high schools colleges and municipalities compete with Leo Mullin Rufus Ungard and Crowell among top University of Texas and rival standouts. Ex college stars from across the state travel to Fort Worth for the municipal division and the Olympic tryouts.

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Austin calls off contest in Chicago trip plans

Austin Masquana, who beat their rivals to 26 last Thursday, scrapped Friday and Saturday events as the university gymnasium was booked for intramural boxing. The team will still travel to Chicago for the national Catholic academic meet, with preparations ongoing.

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Allision and Bell Collide at Southeastern tournament finals

Fort Worth’s Allison and Berkeley’s Ball meet in singles and Bell joins Allison in doubles at the Southeastern tournament. Hennessey and Shields reach semi finals. Shields and Coon defeat Allen and Boggs 3 2 in doubles as top contenders advance.

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Yankee first in R Sloop race at sea event

Boston’s Linn Yankee wins a twelve mile sprint off the Jhronkatuter fi yesterday beating five other sloops including the Maribel owned by Samuel Dauehy Lyng Brow er of an Diego. The eastern team led by Wy LETS palivte Cor Ciral white, and San Wrancee, UW, Ganin from Tuefann settee Vuohe, and NYG Wily We Stew also contested. Jnttian Voohtebrh and Henry Plant’s Giytin from New York Vache placed in the race.

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$15 000 La Gorce Open Golf Tournament Begins

The La Gorce Open starts with a $15 000 purse as players like Gene Samaen and Anthony Farrell of New York compete in qualifying rounds. Preliminaries feature noted pros such as Toremy Arnwur Espinosa from Chicago and War Buffalo, aiming for early breakthroughs.

Morehan Foriny BSE Gene Samaen New York Bothony Farrell Saraven Prelaria Toremy Arnwur

Brackenridge Hi Girls Rifle Club Sanctioned

The Brackenridge High School girls rifle club becomes the first Texas affiliate of a national organization. Secretary De Ve Uline approved the application Friday evening, with Dorothy Hilt as president and Ruth Teelimeter as executive officer.

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Burns Calm Fighter Now

A fragmented boxing feature centers on Chuck Burns, the popular middleweight, and his recent televised persona. It notes his tough reputation, wild demeanor, and expected performance against Tatty Duckrat of Cincinnati, with references to local boxing culture and fan reactions.

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Rip Collins Seeks Change Amid International Trade Talks

Fragmented OCR text indicates Rip Collins requesting changes during an international term in Toronto and mention of Detroit, San Antonio and Tiger affinities. The garbled report references fiscal services and a call for information to aid various entities.

Ba Wits Detroit Ollie Ann Mney Magne Huelets San Antonia

870 Athletes Compete In Big Meet At Timetana

Large field of 870 athletes gathered for a major relay event at Timtana Wy with semifinals and finals. Teams from across the country push to qualify for the Cadvers of Minos meet, as competitors race in sprint and distance legs amid strong performances.

Timtana

Pyles Racers Headed for Flagstarf Meet

Ant Williams and Maren 17 lead Pyles Racers at Flagstarf in a rough, early report from Los Angeles. The field shows strong challengers with mentions of Wyle and Wrinn, as riders push to reach the finish line amid shifting winds and a long intermediate course.

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Bowling notes and racing results from a bustling meet

A lively bowling and racing roundup describes top finishes by Treuer and dtualres, with Wild and Jeb The witinres among leaders. It mentions racing events, incumbents, and a variety of scores and names, including Cory von and the Incumbes, concluding with references to dates and locations in a dense era-style recap.

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Frankie Genaro Seeks $50,000 Damages in Supreme Court

Frankie Genaro, noted boxing figure and champion, files suit in New York Supreme Court seeking $50,000 against telephone company for alleged fraud and loss of reputation. The case references arrest rumors and related damages amid a tumultuous public profile.

Frankie Genaro WOW Maren Frankin Genaro National Saving Insociation Flywright Thampion of the World Supreme Court New York

Weather Cuts Hit Texas Ball Practices and Schedules

Reconstruction of a Texas sports scene shows weather disrupting spring training. Teams like Dallas, Wichita Falls, and Beaumont faced rain and cold, postponing key games and practice sessions. With gusty winds and chilly temps, teams logged few workouts and shifted to indoor conditioning as organizers postponed a planned weekend schedule including Wallas and Bore Worth matchups.

RGEMER Loses Opening Game in Landly Texas Title Series

In a murky game read as the Sorsson Championship, RGEMER falls to Toustus Marth Chaskellyell team 2 to 2 amid confusion near Morning Creamovies. The score and details are unclear but reference to Friday night misleads.

Toustus Marth

Navy to Raise Sunken Submarine S41 in Calm Seas

Navy officials announced plans to raise the sunken submarine S41 amid favorable weather. Divers connected cables and wires as progress neared completion, with teams preparing for the operation one day ahead of schedule. Chest-level details noted readiness from Chicago to Philadelphia personnel and collaboration across teams.

Washington Navy Department

Five-pupil School Heads to U.S. Tournament

Five regular players form a basketball quintet from a five-student school invited to the national tourney. The team, small in size yet strong, earned a place among twelve invited squads and competes in a week-long event with nine other entrants. Noted as a standout under coach Missatppi, the squad vies for a top finish.

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Frank Philbin Joins Brain Sick List

Frank Philbin, second baseman, is sidelined by illness ahead of a Sunday game with the Minnengidig Millers. Other players including Caneh Robs Couchman Lom Lay and Fillingim Messenger Newman are also out or uncertain, with San Antonio a potential treatment stop for Grimes. The Sunday contest at Mar Marcos is set for after the afternoon drive.

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Exhibitions and venues listed across multiple cities

The fragment outlines exhibition locations in cities such as Saint Louis, Augusta, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York with references to venues like Park and Tower. It mentions dates like 19 and a general list of places including Bradenton, Brooklyn, Baltimore, and Newark, but the text is garbled and partial.

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Fugazy Seeks To Match Champ In Heavyweight Talks

Promoter Fugazy says he is ready to negotiate to match the reigning heavyweight champion. He aims for an exhibition at Ebbets Field in May with planned bouts involving Godfrey Sharkey and other contenders, asserting he will back the plan with a substantial bid and no partial show.

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Handball Title Match Sparks National Championship

George Selon of Baltimore and Joe Griffin of Detroit competed for the National AAU singles championship in Cleveland on March 17 4 after the second Uaw event part of the national football championship stake.

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