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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1928
Page
8
The prominent tennis figure known as the father of the game is set to compete in San Antonio this April, signaling a high profile return to action and expected fan interest.
William Tilden and three other Davis Cup stars arrive in San Antonio for an April 11 exhibition at the San Antonio Country Club. The event features six top players from the American team, with afternoon and night matches under strong lighting praised by Tilden. The group then tours Austin and Dallas for further exhibitions before Mexico City ties.
St Mary's academy known as the Buttons from Chicago received the tournament trophy for the best display of sportsmanship after an opening win and a second round loss at the national Catholic Yall tournament. The Buttons were welcomed by St. Mary's academy and St. Peter's orphanage during a community reception.
Gerald Mann former SMU quarterback visited Brackenridge High School for an afternoon workout with the football squad passing and receiving back punts. He spoke at school clubs and community events urging sportsmanship and effort before departing Wednesday morning for Austin.
S A Elks from San Antonio performed well at the national Elks tournament in McCombs Recreation Alleys. Treuter and Temple led in doubles, the San Antonio five claimed third in the team event, and Charley Treuter placed second in all events. Treuter faltered late in singles after two 200+ games, finishing 5 20 and missing the top spot by 15 pins with 1817 total.
Bears and Longhorns open the Southwestern Conference race with decisive sweeps. Texas Longhorns beat Rice Owls 10 to 9 in Austin while Baylor Bears crushed Arkansas 16 to 1 at Waco. Texas Christian Frogs face Baylor next as Gene Turner breaks his leg in practice.
Wichita Kansas hosts the Missouri Valley AAU girls basketball tournament with 16 teams in two divisions. The final rounds run Saturday with pairings including teams from Fort Wayne Tulsa and Dallas. Action begins at 2 p.m. local time and continues into the day with multiple games across city venues.
Texas league managers press veteran pitchers to bear down as the season opens. Jake Ats of Fort Worth led a gruelling infield workout to boost pitching depth while Vel Pratt of the Cubs drilled molodsmen and backstops for readiness. Exhibition games featured Wichita Falls, Beaumont, and San Antonio. Sam Antonio Bears routed Schreiner Institute 15 to 0 as Dallas Steers beat Vouvigans 5 to 4.
The Duncan field golf medalist event at Willow Springs saw most favorites win but several upsets. Notables included Lieutenant Vanamman and various match results such as Hutchison over Vanamnan 4 and 3 and Chapmin over Shelton in tight bouts.
Russ Saunders, the big outfielder obtained from Philadelphia, is due in Dallas Thursday to report for duty. A clti ciata of the Dating Steere notes Saunders should be in condition to join the team shortly after arrival, with Mahusky sidelined by a lingering injury.
Governor Hilla signs a measure legalizing taxation and gaming under the supervision of the state jockey commission. The action occurs in Wilts with oversight by state authorities.
Ruiz dominated Sailor Larson in a San Antonio card, taking all ten rounds as Vasquez faded. Ruiz earned a shot at Larson next week, while other preliminaries featured Bobby Jackson beating Kid Gilbert, Babe Arismendi defeating Newsboy Neves, and Paul Watkins scoring against Eddie Polo. The night showcased swift punching, relentless jabs, and stark contrasts in form across the undercard.
Chuck Burns a middleweight boxer recently recovered from a two day stay in Port Cark plans to study calendars to confirm dates for a planned bout with Manny Gas on April 27 at Fort Clark. He reportedly confused dates and spent Tuesday morning wandering Fort Clark before returning home.
New York March 28 The heavyweight title contention between Jack Delaney and Jack Sharkey will be staged in a 15 round match at Madison Square Garden on April 30. Joe Jacobs has accepted terms for Delaney and Johnny Buckley with Sharkey, and Paddock in New York reports the New York Athletic Club engages Charles W. Paddock for business reasons amid the setup.
San Antonio teaching business group moves ahead with a Saturday afternoon Main Avenue Round meet in Central Texas. Brackenridge and Austin high schools field strong squads led by captains Henry and Ludwig as Main Avenue hosts a near city title clash amid field events and a full slate of races.
Lindsey signs a new deal amid threats to derail the Houston arrangement. The dispute centers on service terms for Antonio’s third baseman and pitcher Lindsey, with factions citing withheld joins and earlier contract remarks. The report notes tension as Lindsey returns from Pittsburgh and insists he will not join the Houston club.
Bob Fenner of San Antonio was added to the St. Paul club of the American Association. He informed his parents that he will travel north to St. Paul for the evening deacon event. Fenner is a versatile athlete from Crackenridge High and Inter a kensation in amateur and semi pro circles as a hitter, catcher, and player. He is attempting a transition to catcher in the association club, a position his father played years ago.
Yoakum Sunsets under Aq Dolsen open the season in Yoakum on April 8 facing the Houston Saints. The squad, while strong, lists several new players as the lineup forms. They belong to the South Texan League with Nordheim Cuero Victoria and Yoakum, and also to the Southern Pacific League with Houston San Antonio Ennis and Yoakum.
International News reports from London that Dark Warrior won the Lincolnshire Handicap with Thilammon second and The Mohawk third. About 76 horses were entered. favorite Orbindos did not place.
Half a dozen races among fast motor boats will headline Sundays derby at Woodlawn Lake. The San Antonio Boat Club will supervise the event with a ceremony at the lake pavilion. Commissioner Jake Subiola will fire the starting gun and Coast Pilot Cant Vis Krueger will serve as referee, promising a lively program.
The College of Agriculture at the University of Winn ing seeks sponsorship from the athletic association to create a scientifically tested gridiron. Nine different grass types laid in strips will be used to study fertilizer and maintenance effects under standardized conditions. An experimental field will be prepared for the Winn ing squad for upcoming practices and a full season trial. Bowman leads Paris datum in Texas. Thowmnn to pilot Vari a club of Lone Alor hoagie with Hen nia Beawalow as manager.
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