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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1928

Page

5

San Antonio Tennis Event Showdown At Club April Exhibition Debated

Local committee in San Antonio debates whether to admit a paid crowd for an April 11 tennis exhibition featuring Davis Cup style stars and a younger squad on the club’s clay courts. Some favor free admission to boost turnout while others push modest fees to fund prize-like displays and educate fans.

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Cobb Spikes Latest Rumor About Retirement Move

Augusta dispatch reports Cobb intends to retire after a $200000 cleanup in the stock market. He vows to honor a contract with Connie Duckwill to join the Philadelphia Abilolics, while his wife improves after surgery in Rayston. Cobb plans a Monday return to rejoin the team and denies key loss rumors.

Augusta Cobb Connie Duckwill Philadelphia Hnenasa Rayston Georgia Mack

Sign Sharkey for April 30 event in New York

In New York on March 81, Jack Sharkey plans a fight for April 30 with Hoxton Tinianina. The page notes a heavyweight bout and lists uncertain references including Mally Safari and Del ney. The garbled text includes fragmented names and terms, reflecting OCR noise on a boxing news item.

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Faith in Yankees spring work ignored by bettors

New York bookmakers largely discount the Yankees despite their southbound camp. Odds show the Yankees at 7 to 10 to repeat, later shortened to 4 to 1. Giants and Pirates see shifts. betters weigh roster form, park, and recent showings as they gauge opening season prospects.

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White Sox on Casualty List Ahead of Exhibition Game

Seven Chicago White Sox players were listed as injured with pulled tendons and minor ailments. Catcher Many Rehalk, pitchers Lommy Thoman and Concha Wale, infielders Hill Narcett Bil Ciserll, and George Rodfern were sidelined. veteran Red Faber suffered stomach trouble. The team prepared for a final exhibition against Shravenort.

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Hahn Conger Miss Filkey Win Easily At Chicago Meet

Hahn Conger and Miss Filkey lead a strong Illinois Athletics Club and Illinois Women's Milers unit at the Chicago bankers indoor track meet. Filkey sets a 60-yard hurdles indoor record and ties the 60-yard dash mark. Conger adds a 1000-yard win. Hahn dominates the mile and other events. A Butler freshman highlighted the distance race while Notre Dame's Eller upset in a flag event.

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Company H Captures 23rd Infantry League Title

Company H clinched the Twenty third Infantry league crown by beating Company M 15 to 8 on Friday. Ranney Smith had four timely hits and Tralley added three as the winners surged in the National division. Abd Musaynski and the losers provided opposition as Bridhy’s Wk and others contributed offensively.

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Texas League Newcomers Pat Arzati and Partners Debut

Fragmentary OCR notes list several names and affiliations tied to the Texas League in the early 1900s. The text references Pat Arzati, Caidher, San Antonio, Bort, Dndginn, Arte, and dates around 1904 to 1907, with scattered details on players, throwing hands, and locations. The overall record is incomplete and nonlinear.

Pat Arzati Caidher San Antonio

Lehr team tops St Marys in title clash bowling meet

American Bowling Congress action in Salica City features Lehr beat St Marys 509 to 380 in a five man event as Troy Smith leads with a 56 pin contribution, while Byhorn nods 675 and Summers hits 826 in singles. Strong competition from Summers, Schmitz and others marks a high level of play as teams chase early season momentum.

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Cambridge Crew Wins Eightieth Land Race Victory

Cambridge's eightieth annual land race at the Thames sees Cambridge win by ten lengths over Oxford on a four mile course in 20 minutes 26 seconds. Oxford previously set a record of 18 wins and 56 seconds. Windy conditions favored Cambridge as crews battled along the river with cheers from local supporters.

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Four Survive Club Tennis Semifinals Widen Field

In the spring championship at San Antonio County, four players reached the semifinals after a slate of close matches. Arthur Hecligson beat Bully Masterson 2 6 3, Goodwin Carter toppled Walter Beolt 6 2, 6 0, and Nariltlawith advanced on a default over Meredith Biker. Leon Wallin defeated Gill Neg with set scores 64 64, while Grandquay edged Leon Walthal 6 1 6 2.

Lally Sets Sparkling 67 In Golf Form

Local golfer Tom Lafly, inspired by recent open tournament play nearby, aims for peak form at Willow Springs May Fifth. He matched 67 on a lower course, seeks course record to clinch title, after watching top players like Warrell and Groneck.

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Hammon d s a star wins on mat at intercollegiate meet

Ames town reports the national intercollegiate wrestling championships at Loch Annle College. Heavyweights include Webster, Betler, Kane, McCready, and Laowinds among notable contenders from Northwestern, Oklahoma A, Ohio State, and Michigan. 146 and 126 pound finals feature Woodstock and Grooms with semifinals spread across major programs.

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Bankers Play Ball Opens Season April 20

At a May night meeting the League decided its season opens April 20 with officially entered banks and representatives including Craig D. Wyse and Ahune Niticutt. The organizer banks Unite under a national Reserve and National Bank of Commerce banner.

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Dallas Girls Reach Finals In Narrow Wichita Victory

In a semifinal at Wichita Dallas girls defeated Ada Oklahoma Tenelers College 82 to 31 to reach the finals. The pairings set for the title tilt as teams from Oklahoma and Texas advanced in a strong regional girls tournament.

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Exhibitions and results from scattered events

Fragmentary OCR shows a series of place names and numbers including cities such as Chicago New Orleans New York and Willsburg with assorted figures. Readable names include Cubs and Givens though many terms are garbled.

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Rice Routed by Texas Longhorns in Aggie Blowout

Confusing text shows Rice overwhelmed by Texas Longhorns in a Sunday conference game at Houston. Mentions losses building for Rice, Baylor victory, and Chicago loss, with reference to Aggies, Texas Christian, and Southwestern teams. Details are garbled, but key figures include Wyman and Walker amid errors and pitching notes.

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Murray Holds Two Eagle Captaincies

Walthes Muray, second baseman, leads United High School team as captain. A match against Sudlall squad is anticipated. KEW LEAGUE MEETS, MIVLANY, March 11. A league will field clubs at the newly depabinel Westesas leaetiu, with play planned Sunday.

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Hooper Garcia Set for Thursday Boxing Showdown

Houston boxing card features Hooper and Garcia slated for a 10 round final with Petroly of Fort Clark and Boblavkeow of Fort Holmes as challengers. Mid and lightweight bouts head a six bout program. Strangler Lewis defends heavyweight title Friday night in Houston wrestling arena.

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