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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

16

Brownsville and San Antonio Highlights This Week in Football

The schedule opens with Alamo Heights Mules visiting Brownsville High Thursday after 2.0007. Corpus Christi Bish School Bureancers face Man das week, Ear Janaule's Indigus meet Harlandale at 3 o'clock. St Mary’s Web School Buttons vs Vorrter’s Doutberg on Saturday afternoon at 3. A big weekend features Military Academy vs San Antonio Junior Pacrere at Garrett field. Brackenridge High plans a busy week as teams travel and compete across the region.

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Wiggins Takes Easy Way Out In Bout With Porat

Chicago report details promoter Jim Mullen's indoor card at the coliseum where Otto Von Porat fouled Chuck Wiggins with three groin blows in the third round. Referee warned, Wiggins appeared near knockout before the foul stoppage. Wiggins faces possible firing and suspension.

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A A U Signals Tight Rules on Touring Athletes

The Amateur Athletic Union warns both foreign and American athletes to secure credentials and avoid violations when touring to compete this winter. The policy aims to tighten sanctions and monitor international AAU activity to maintain control over visiting amateur athletes and their itineraries.

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Football and brains in youth thought study debate

Statisticians report 432000 youths in senior high school and college football engage in athletics while Prof Herbert Schumway argues football spurs thinking among young men. The piece notes public fascination with Ruth and Gehrig as Brooklyn manager Wilbert Robinson jokes on pitching to them.

United States Herbert Schumway

Four Married Men In Game In Chicago Fight Headlines

Four married men in a football game are noted as spectators in Chicago. The piece mentions a battleground involving Kentuers sleven, Lombard Saukren, and Pawo. Calderwond is tied up by a trainer while another figure roams Evanston. one man not in training is mentioned. The tone records a chaotic public scene surrounding a forthcoming event.

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New York Golf Club Costs 26000 Yearly Read in Meeting

Westchester county reports average expenditures among thirty nine member clubs with the New York Golf Club costing about 26000 annually. The figures were shared at the latest trustees meeting, noting substantial outlays for upkeep and operations across the county's golf community.

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Wrigley Pursues Hornsby in Cubs Trade Talks

Chicago sources note William Wrigley is ready to pay up to 200000 dollars plus players to acquire Rogers Hornsby from Boston. Cubs manager Marie McCarthy resists a total team overhaul, preferring a cautious approach while Fuchs signals willingness to trade for Hornsby. Trade hinges on final say by team monger Sam McCarthy and on balancing payroll with gate receipts.

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Albaugh Wins Over Golding In Houston Amateur

Reuben Albaugh of San Antonio advances to the quarter finals at the Houston Amateur Gall Championship in Hermann Park after a win over Fre Golding. Albaugh faces Dick Nanes next, with other quarter final matchups featuring Dan Smith, Bess Gaumage, Kinms Chapman, Jack Cold, and Nat Tree.

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Umpire Says Yanks Talked Way to Title

Chicago Oct 16 Yankees talked themselves into the word series title in the view of umpire Urick Owen one of the two American League umpires. From New York to St Louis the Yankees kept up a constant stream of chatter that Owen said sapped the Cards morale Babe Ruth and others joined in the glee with remarks directed at St Louis while the Cardinals stayed quiet as the umpires observed attempts at quick returns and banter toward the plaza and dugouts.

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Paolino Meets Peterson In New York Boxing Night

In New York tonight at Ebbets Field Paolino Steuden and Vig Velprson of New Orleans meet in a light bout. The event is planned for 10 p.m. weather and injuries may affect the late season card as Paolino challenges Velprson with Peterson filling in for Roberta Ober amid a shaky lineup.

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Prominent jockeys warned of betting rule violation

New York stewards warned four leading riders Laverne Fator Frank Coltitetti Pony Pascua and Frank Controne to explain charges of betting rule violations. No action was taken but they were ordered to observe the rule closely.

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Butler Declines Conference Berth

Butler University announced it will not join the Missouri Valley Conference as new alignment discussions proceed. Athletic director Clark said Butler will not participate in any southern valley schedule and remains outside the potential circle. Separate talks continue among other MVC members about forming a new conference group.

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Lewis Returns to Win After Knockout Duel

In Los Angeles on February 15, Lewis survived a brutal bout with Strangler Pawis, dropping the first fall in 4 minutes 1 second, then tearing back to even the score with a flying mare. A physician tended to Lewis after a hard shot left him briefly down, but he recovered to clinch the final fall and retain the title with a backward body slam in the last round.

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Detroit Fans Guess On Manager Shakeup

Detroit club president Fepale W. Navin announced the resignation of manager George Moriarty after a poor season. Moriarty cited unfavorable circumstances for the slump that dropped the Tigers from higher standing. Speculation swirled over Moriarty’s successor with multiple names in the mix, notably Stayles Harris as a leading candidate.

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Jockey Shropshire Debuts in Turf Dish in Chicago

A freckled-faced jockey from Lexington Chicago area rode since March 3, tallying seven finishes, with three winners cited in the feature race. He appears as a new turf rider, facing apprenticeship constraints and mounting horses in local events.

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St Mary's Faces Kingville in Gridiron Scrimmage

The University teams held a hard scrimmage at the general post arena as St Marys trailed in a scoreless session. The Twenty-third Infentre showed solid form in practice with Leffoer and Doslinko contributing, while Kendrick pushed for more intensity and lineup changes ahead of Saturday's clash.

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Izaak Walton Leaguers Steadily Increase Here

The Izaak Walton League in San Antonio reports steady growth with the local chapter expanding to about 205 members within a year. New officers include Liz A H Jones president and John O Classeri vice president, with plans for monthly meetings and programs to support wildlife protection and outdoor recreation in Texas.

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New York Campaign Events Set by Democratic Forces

Ort 18 UrI George Herman Atuth will make a campaign pitch to support the Democratic ticket Bailey appears at Democratic Headquarters from 3 to 12 p.m. John W. Tiavis will host the period with the home run expert.

AL New York Uri George Herman Atuth Will Bailey John W. Tiavis

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