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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1928

Page

8

Condor Jack Willis Faces Belgian Contender in Big Fight

Chicago Sept 3 The article profiles Condor Jack Willis of San Annwaio Texas as a top middleweight hopeful. It notes press indifference to his mood and claims he will meet Belgian challenger de Vos in a pivotal bout. Willis lists past opponents and stresses a fighting style aimed at neutralizing De Vos's clever moves.

Harry Macnamara Universals Ferrite Chicago Condor Jack" Willis San Annwaio Jack Arieu

Farrell Fails in P G A Test

New York Sept 5 71 The Professional Golfers Association championship begins at Baltimore. Johnny Farrell open champion of the United States withdrew from the tournament during the Metropolitan district qualifier at Fresh Meadow. Seventy eight players started the 36 hole qualifying with a new low score to get in. After a 76 in the morning round and 68 on the last 18, Johnson, a late starter, found he needed 100 to qualify. Despite a poor game he remained in contention until the seventeenth hole before missing a crucial putt. Farrell led but finished two strokes outside the last qualifying spot. Cyril Walker Bobby Cruickshank Tarnase and Mike Papas also failed to qualify. Lac Diegel led qualifiers with 89 68 137. Porix 70. Minneapolis Sept 5 11 Willie Kidd and Eddie Archilliamd of Minneapolis will represent the Northwest region in the national professional golf championship haltimore near month. The twelve players par ticipated Kidd led with 47 strokes and Elligott 51.

New York Professional Golfers’ Association Wey Haltimore Sohnns Zuoning Biov Cyril Walker Nelional Apex Mpion Bobby Cruicks

Collegiate Football Season Opens at Crockett Field

Local colleges prepare for the new season as Coach Harold Gill leads his team into a Saturday night game at Crockets Field in West Cuanuerts. The squad aims to defend last year’s city championship and seeks a strong start against nearby rivals.

Crockets West Cuanuerts Harold Gill Hores

Pennant Chasers Inch Toward End of Season

fragmentary sports notes list results across multiple games with teams including Chicago, Philadelphia, and Detroit. scattered scores show pennant chasers and standings as of midweek, with mentions of cities Houston Detroit Cleveland and St. Louis.

Man from Texas Eelo Attagi dominates Wrigley marathon

The Wrigley marathon in Toronto drew 10,000 spectators as Eelo Attagi led the field and the Canadian event saw water temperatures around three degrees. Liabilities includes several withdrawals, with men and women swimmers competing across a lake stretch, and medical staff tending to several near-sink incidents.

Toronto Oat Man Tose Chierga Lyall Tubbard Coledo Eelae Ardiaeo Pratett Tiflven Mills Filhel Itert Olive Fiatlotdam Niler Mes Berause Cald- Stoss Verner Voerkoeller Huker George Young Catalina Ramstlen Jomea T. Westhead Fin Grong N.L Lexat Ora Joe Mart

Yanks Topped by Hennessey Contingent in Open Tennis Row

New York report notes Teho Hortmesces of Todianapolis led the American field while Hebri Cochrt from Franco Bl topped the foreign entrants in a mixed lineup for the national event. The list includes Mundas, Keates Laws, Tutt of Chitage, and doubles teams led by Wilmer Allison and Toho Vou Ttey, among others.

New York Tehor Hortmesces Todianapolis Hebri Cochrt Franco Nan Jennin Shemini Willy Mundas Keates Laws Wilmer Allison Aid Daua Daeg Francia Vinter Frank Shields Pred Merewr

Joel Hunt Coaches Marshall College

Marshall College in Marshall Texas announced Joel Hunt as head coach for a new era. Hunt, a former standout quarterback, will lead the football program with a two year plan and a modest salary, replacing the previous staff and aiming to restore standings.

Joel Hunt Marshall College Marshall Tex Deel Hunt Teaak A. Ard M Jagr Lereice College of Marehall

Woodlawn Eagles Issue Challenge

Woodlawn Eagles issue a challenge to all comers in War T40 pilot area. At their meeting Topas Westy presided as elie We Zeilier provided. The match up Sandisly vs Trosqeny Hill Wildes drew praise though details remain unclear. Invited teams include Carl Berner and others from Woodlawn 407 W. ROTTURMS ASSOCTATION.

Aks Patieltia Topas Westy Uied Elie We Zeilier Sandisly Hj Agéx Yiaser ix Te Rel Carl Berner Woullawn

Mavericks Clinch Offensive Win Over Lions In Busy Tilt

The Kelley Mavericks returned to the top of the Western division with a 11 to 9 victory over the Liang Field Lions on Thursday at Binns Held. Walfahohl and Filizaln led the Cab teams with strong hitting while Obriethi helped the Gelleginies secure a double victory over the Ibrendeny Ath Tetlea.

Cuba Woxad Liang Field Lions Binns Cafiogiong Uta Oy Walfahohl Ant Filizaln Cabs Obriethi

Jack Dempsey Declines To Talk About Future Plans

International News Service reports Jack Dempsey refused to discuss future intentions amid a barrage of interview questions. He said he would not state plans now and warned reporters not to pressure him. His wife Excellie watched from ringside as the scene unfolded on a Monday night in Philadelphia.

Philadelahls Futur Temluderd Tnt UC Leverlave Rela Demoses

S A Scouts Clean Up on Gulf Coast

The S A Scouts defeated Corpus and other rivals to claim the baseball championship of the Southwes t division. Jo Volunsky pitched two innings and Goldberg pitched the third as Pathe caught all three games. Sarued, Tevey, and Polunaky contributed runs in a dominant series.

Aeal Rus Christi -Vietorign Nevintale New Tracinfots Hooniy Troop 4 Jo Volunsky Corpus Goldberg Pathe Sarued Hemera Tevey Ani M Polunaky

Burke’s Narrow Loss in Major Boxing Card Upset

New Orleans fighter Marlin Burke battled through a tough round sequence on Tuesday night. The card featured League Haly and a host of heavyweights with fast exchanges and powerful blows. Burke pressed early but League found openings and delivered a decisive finish, leaving Burke’s backers hoping for a rematch. The event also highlighted several other bouts and promising prospects from West Coast and Southwest prospects.

Harold Scherwitz Marlin Burke New Orleans Rosney Marlin Vome Ld Infantes Mirke Teamvater Jack Shetley Thinnionmiver League Haly Lowgun Burke Jack Unite of Aig Lurke

Bears Loafing Wednesday Beats In Tight Slow Contest

FragmentedOCR reports a muddled scoreline with Bears and Antonia teams posting multiple errors and hits. Key players like Knackel and Riviere appear in disrupted game notes with sparse details on outcomes and six games described in a crowded, unclear summary.

Unclear event with injured performers at a chaotic show

An unclear historical scene describes performers and accidents at a chaotic event. One parachutist lacks a parachute, others suffer injuries or fatigue as the crowd reacts. The narrative references a city, a first fall, and a dramatic messy night with a reported nose injury and a stray count.

Sunday School Loop Changes for YM YWCA A M G A plan

Representatives of the YM and OG A Sunday school announce changes to the Sunday school loop with a first meeting in Burke place. The plan edges toward reorganizing divisions by age groups and adding junior and senior teagues, with entry opening to all eligible groups and individuals. Officers were elected for the coming term, including A More as vice president and Coulter as secretary, to begin November 1.

YM. OG. A Xehool Wall Joayne Vaeslay Ho Iensug Wb Junian Enn Lunay Kim Inesa Spnine Tage M.D. A. Teague Wubnal A. I Y. 1 AL Raming Orenstn Jar Alirr Pilseh Jr Peceiiont A. P. More Runser Coulter Yimpaon Veretary Aiake Avery King Archer

Kennel Club Discusses Dog Show Plans

A kennel club meeting will address arrangements for a dog show in Ranantonto. The agenda includes the event time at five o'clock Thursday and related committee actions.

Kennel Club Tiana Ranantonto

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