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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

10

Long Odds on Mandell McLarnin Bout Says Walsh

Jimmy McLarnin favored over Sam Mandell for the lightweight title in a bout at the Polo Grounds. Davis Z. Walsh notes public betting and expert doubt, with Mandell seen as a live threat by some, while others bet against him. Eight radio stations will broadcast the event scheduled for around 9 49 p.m. Eastern daylight time.

Mandell-McLarnin Walsh Davis Z. Walsh NLS New York Auseman Bahr Ruth Somny Mandell Samuel San Antoni

Arkansas Slim and Man Davis Battle at Pro Notable Arena

Arkansas Slim and Man Davis square off in a planned 1round event at a Virginia Boulevard open-air arena promoted by Bum Speare. Darktown favorites and prior contenders set the stage for a light-hearted bout with a 8:30 start, featuring preliminaries.

Arkansas Om Man Lais Virginia Boulevard Darktown Atin San Coodzien Goodrich Hay Siner Davis Hesday Niehu Speira Hax

Girl of 13 shoots 90 in Arkansas golf tourney

Fort Smith Ark May 1. A 13 year old girl tied for medal in the Arkansas women’s golf open after a foggy round. Atiel Vilan from Tet Springs showed brilliance through the match rounds, with Ty A. Vilan and family noted among top players.

Fort Smith Ark Atiel Vilan Tet Springs Tina Hoon Mra Ty A. Vilan

Jim McLarnin Named Seventeenth Lightweight Champion

New York May 16 A boxing record lists Jimmy McLarnin as the seventeenth world lightweight champion after defeating Sammy Mandell. The chain of title holders is summarized with dates from 1868 through 1926, noting several retirements and long reigns.

New York Sammy Mandel Jimmy McLarnNary Ville-Helders Ape Wicken Billy Eawards Arthur Chatcbers Jack Dempsey Jack McAuliffe SAS George Lagigoe Frank Brue Toe Gans Batuing Nelson Willie Ritchie Freddie Welsh Henry Leonora Jimmy Gandrich Rocky Kansas Sammy Mandell

Reigh Count Has It Won in Derby Hype

May 16 Louisville reports Neigh Count atop derby talk as turf scribes declare him the likely winner weeks ahead. Anita Peabody’s absence and Misstep Cartago times show strong rival form as rain threatens track conditions with three days left before the race.

Louisville Neigh Count le Mar Stock Farm Afarty Flynn Stuyvesant Peabody Cartago

Blake of Cubs Injures Ankle in Practice

Chicago May 16 Fred Blake a member of the Chicago Cubs pitching staff has joined the long injured list and probably will not be able to take his turn in the box for seven class. His ankle was wrenched while he was chasing flies during practice before the Giants game.

Chicago Sheri" Fred Blake Chisago Cubs Cubs Giants

Javelinas Win In Spring Football At Saville

In a spring practice game at Saville Kipréville based Sut Jesus State Teachers' College Jare ings defeated Rostown and Rebstown teams. Elmore Mar Keeing and Pennington impressed in backfield as the W e a l college show promise for the fall against Marcos Hunterille University Hustlers Sunsrenier Wild Palies and Edburg Brones on the Kingeville gridiron.

Javelinas Saville Sut Jesus State Teachers' College Kipréville Geboss Rebstown Davier Rostown All Vines Pniete Elmore Mar‘an Keeing Pennington Weal College Wi Teachers’ College Marcos and Hunterille Niversity Hustlers Sunsrenier Wild Palies Edburg College Brones Kingeville

Weather clears for Davis Cup trials in Texas

Weather clears as May opening trials begin for United States Davis Cup ties. John Wen faces Wilner Alliset and Arnald Jones meets John Monnessey in early matches. Local Texas players Williams Tilden and George Late listed among those preparing as competition opens.

T. Lou Fur Ty Prasyeots Bright Joniir Wen Wilner Alliset Texas U Universite Star Arnald Jones John Monnessey Tovites Qver Willian Tilden George Late Teachine Gamer Sreen Apa Brown

Baldwin Captains Texas Track Team

Austin May 16. Texas track team captain Baldwin led the squad for next season amid a list of drivers and athletes including B. Smith and Garland Shepherd. Other named members include Curtis Beaty and J. We Courter with staff manager Waller Hogs Perry Morrie and Charley Reynolds.

Austin Kale Wiehstr Weigh Texas Wnn B. Smith Tea Baldwin Th Wert Wargir Garland Shepherd Waresvey Danton Curtis Beaty WH. le Daniels J. We Courter

Liebold Suspended by Calumbu Manager Over Incident

In Chicago on May date, Liebold, manager of Calumbu in Ohio, faced suspension following an incident at a gate with Toledo officials. The event involved Amemioaty Assentation Youm and Ha Veen, with unnamed parties noting disputes over responsibilities and conduct.

Sassing Liebold Chicago Calumbu Ohio Toledo

Giants Go On Minus Pilot In Western Tour

The New York Giants plan to continue their western tour without manager Joby McGraw who remains bedridden after a car accident and knee injury. He cannot travel until fully recovered, delaying the team’s return to New York. Meanwhile Bett Barry, world professional sculling champion, rejected Maj. James Goodsell’s £2500 bid for a Salt Lake City race.

Decunes London Bett Barry Maj James Goodsell Salt Lake City Utah

College Baseball Roundup Mixed Results Across Conference Play

In a Southwest Conference tilt Dallas S M U defeated T G U 10 to 0 as Redmso Lume limited the Harned Frogs to three hits while the Mustangs bullpen rode Walker through five scoreless innings. In College Station Texas Agric freshmen edged Dedias High 8 to 7. Oklahoma Aggies topped Washington University 7 3 in a Missouri Valley double header. American Association results show Maneapally 9 Kanene City 3 St Paul 10 Milwaukee 6 Toledo bz Loutagilio 4 Indianapolis 11 Columbus 8.

Dallas Esterday Redmso Lume Harned Frogs Mustangs Walker Ibie Bury College Station Texas Agric Dedias High Stillwater Okla Oklahoma Aggies Washington University American Association Maneapally Kanene City St. Paul Uilwaukee Toledo Loutagilio Indisnanalls Columbus

Mysterious duck deaths blamed on Canada gulls

In British Columbia reports from Vancouver dated May 16 describe a series of dead ducks found in waters. Each duck supposedly died while swallowing a bull headfish, with the fish’s head lodged in the duck’s throat after a gull intervened and pulled at the prey. The provincial game board launched an undercover probe into the phenomenon.

Vancouver B. C British Columbia Nature Provincial Game Board

Squadron 42 Wins in Kelly Field League Showdown

The Forty-second Squadron slammed out twenty hits off two opposing hurlers to beat the Forty-eighth 3 to 0 at Kelly field league play Tuesday afternoon. Vielock and Minick hit doubles while Self and Wancock slugged triples. Western Association results list Springfield 6 Independence 3 and Joplin 8 Muskogne 5 with Topeka Fort Smith ram.

Swat Vielock Minick Self Wancock

Homer Race Anfrican League Notes Players Names

Fragmentary OCR list names and affiliations include New York Detroit St Louis Philadelphia and unparsed tokens like Hargrave Harner Koenig Bernwart Wurst. No clear event or outcome. The text resembles a rosters or box scores snippet with uncertain formatting.

Chuap Auth New York Hargrave Detroit Koenig Haley St. Loup Harner St. Louis Bernwart Stttehureh Wurst Philadelphia

Pyles Crew Races Toward Final With 48500 Prize

International News Service reports C C Pyle's brigade in New York state on a 63 mile trek toward Jonestown for the final sprints to claim a 48500 prize money. Andrew Payne leads the parade with a fast elapsed time for 10 miles but will not extend his palm for the purse. Runners depart Jamestown tomorrow morning and head to Bradford Wellville and Hornell through Friday to Saturday. Valley Baseball League opens next Sunday after rain postponed games.

International News Service Brig C. C Pyle New York State Jonestown New Yorkity Andrew Payne Oklsbow Plill

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