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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

9

British Women’s Golf Title Hurt by Weather Upset

Britannic players faced cold hail and rain as Mabel Wrage of Yorkshire defeated American contender Glenna Collett to claim the British women's championship. Doris Chambers and Elizabeth Curtis also exited early amid fierce wind and slippery greens, leaving Mrs Dorothy Campbell Laird as the sole American remaining.

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Andy Cohen Draws Chicago Youth To Baseball Talk

Chicago on May 18 welcomed Andy Cohen, rising star of the New York Giants, as he spoke to a packed hall about breaking into professional baseball. Most attendees were members of the American Legion Junior Baseball League. Cohen urged focusing entirely on baseball and prioritizing career goals.

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Americans Weep As Golf Star’s Tough Round Ends

The gallery spins the story as Miss Coll and Miss Curtis cry at the difficult finish. Americans celebrate relief from harsh weather after a strenuous championship day where Glenna admits wild golf was never played before under such conditions.

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Jack Tolomon defeats Johnson in ten rounds in Kansas

Jack Tolomon defeats former welterweight legend Jack Johnson in a ten round bout near Kansas City. Johnson, claiming to be 52, fought through six rounds but cited a broken hand and could not continue. Reportedly, a foul or dispute marred the event as Gypsy King and other horses of betting note were mentioned in dispatches.

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Burns Unable to Flatten Simpson in Tough Bout

Boxing card features Chuck Burns delivering a hard fought victory over Johnny Simpson after a tense ten round war. Burns punished Simpson with looping rights and relentless pressure while Simpson battled back, sustaining a broken nose and heavy cuts, before Burns secured the verdict.

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Fight results from Chicago and New York cards

The report lists multiple boxing results with errors and oblique spellings. Dorval defeated Von Pornt by foul in Chicago while Kreig beat Maboanoy in New York on fouls. Sims beat Stohonou by foul in Tuttate and Mandell beat Deveated. Technically knockouts and heavyweight matches are noted with unclear scores and venues.

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State Gets $92 500 From Racing Meet

A partial OCR of a state racing news item notes that $92 500 was collected from a racing meet. It mentions payments for advertising space and a committee or organization handling the event, with references to advance lines and Kalrmount race dates and related tickets.

State

Fortune His as Well as Fame

Fred Miller, captain-elect of the Notre Dame football team, named as the Man of Millions by Knute Rockne. The quiet, unassuming player kept his status hidden from teammates for years as the son of a multimillionaire.

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Eagles Lose Final Game In Turbulent City Match

The Eagles were routed 24 10 as St. Marys defeated the Buttons at Garret Field. Pitcher Bob Meyer struggled, while Selwitz and Schulze held the Eagles to five hits through eight innings. Coach Puckett blamed overconfidence as St. Marys sealed the city championship with a convincing win.

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Loughran Faces Trouble in Boxing Promoter Clash

New York May 16. Hommy Loughran, king of light heavyweights, tangled in a dispute among rival promoters Fugazy and Rickard over his services. The New York State Athletic Commission approved three title bouts within two weeks, effectively pressuring Loughran to fight or face suspension.

NEW Tok Hommy Loughran Tor Rickard Yyn Humbert Fugazy Loughyan New York State Athletic Commission Loughran Himell Foto Pete Laizo Hbbelsfield Jack Delaney Jimmy Slattery Yakee Slilium Teo Lomsiki Ebbets Tiveld Fugazs Lad Lomski Latzo Hontaaml Rickard Battes Aten Hickard

Girls Commercial Ball League Opens in Indoor Baseball Start

The newly organized Girls Commercial Ball League will begin Friday afternoon at Lions Field with Roemers facing the Rors. Jodie McCarley organizer released schedule: March 18 Roemers versus Hoors at Lions Field. May 21 Deanghon's versus Public Service at Public Service Field. May 24 Roemers versus Public Service at Public Service Field. Roors versus Dreauhon's at Lions Field. next game Roemers versus Dreauhon's at Lions Field.

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Bowling League Stages Big Comeback Over Leaders

In a Commercial Handicap bowling match, Big Mary's Dye Works toppled league leaders Dave Lehe by two games, aided by a strong final pair and crowd support. Neugebauer led Neugebauer with 5th frame control, while Wernette and Nomninger trailed. Scores show Dye Works posting high honors and multiple bowlers contributing substantial totals amid a competitive, gallery-filled night.

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Parish Leaguers Meet Thursday in Helka ByilM

Five Hell leaguers with nypet are set to attend Thursday events in the Helka byilM, signaling a parish league gathering and local attendance by teams and supporters.

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Dorval Wins in Alabama Tunney Title Fight

Chicago May 1. Dorval of Winnipeg outpointed Von Torat in a ten round heavyweight bout last night. The decision snapped Von Torat’s knockout streak at four and marked Dorval’s first victory over the rival in the series. The bout featured rapid exchanges and a dramatic finish as Dorval controlled the later rounds and earned the unanimous verdict.

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