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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1928

Page

5

Harold Long Decries Pancho Robbery After Boxing Bout

Harold Long, a golf professor from Oklahoma City, Telegrams The Light reporting the boxing decision in Oklahoma City. He alleges Kid Pancho was robbed in the bout with Veto Sarron, and predicts better outcomes at the golf tournament in winter.

Harold Long Pancho Fierotf Long Oklahome City San Antonio Ligit Okkishome City Keldayightly Pele Sarron Ban Badminn Veto Sarean

Pancho Victor Narrowly Wins Dramatic Fight

Crowds believed Pancho Victor won after a twelve round bout in Birmingham. Officials later posted scoring showing Victor ahead 122 to 120 in a close featherweight duel, with Antonia and Bir mingham named among witnesses.

Pancho Antonia Born Houle Suecon Birmingham Ciahoma Gress Ton

Amateur pug bouts headline Chellen's arena card

Teo Xnockouts scores two KOs in the main event and a free Jitn, as amateur coed field tops San Pedro parkway card. In the matin, Till stops Davis in the first round, Walker defeats Bown, and Martinez and Juinlure battle to draw. Other results include Sanchez over Hernandez, Delgada KO over Veney, and Wilksome over Veney, with Ausnin, O Donalid, Fuentea, Harris, and Marshall among winners.

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Toronto Slips But Alexander Hits Fall of the Toronto Iram

A dated statistical report from New York shows Dale Alexander’s batting slump as Toronto brews a downturn in runs and the team slips in standings. Rochester manager Billy Southworth comments on Alexander’s recent form while other regulars from Baltimore Onslow and Whitman are noted among leaders. the piece lists players and pace, indicating a broader impact on Toronto’s star and team performance.

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Major league leaders in illformed 1920s baseball waste

Fragmentary clipping summarizes a seven game series between Sail Lake and an unspecified opponent. Mentions Waner Pi rate s, Jaguars and Athletics. Partial scores point to a tight first half and a late rally in game two. Names like Teague, Manwah and Miao appear in garbled form.

SALE_LAKE Josf Miao Sail Lake Itolse Hats Con Wince Uthidabo Teague Thie Ern

Amateur golfers chase Brac Burk crown in Mee nationad meet

Las Angeles entrant Martin posted 71 for the low round as 100s of players flock to Brac Burk course for the national championship. Top contenders including George Woo Ilm and Emery Scratton chased bids to the 32 match play spots amid reports of heavy practice and wary veterans.

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Rickard Signs Stribling for New Bout in Garden

Rickard signs Stribling for a match at Madison Square Garden on October 4 after a Thursday night win. Stribling dominated Johnny Squires by technical knockout in two rounds, with Rickard touting an outstanding Herd of six potential opponents. Names mentioned include Inte Tannen Ds ino Useodan Tahnay Risko Dorral Roberto Moberti and Jack Sharkes.

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Texas Fourth In Rifle Meet at Camp Parrt

The Texas six man civilian rifle team that won the state team title at the national life matches took fourth place this year. The Maniac team posted 556 points of a possible 600, finishing behind Port Clinton Washington and Oregon Manhattan. United States Navy team won the enlisted men's match with 650, Wright secured second in Wimbledon small bore, and C I Bronson won the Camp Percy individual small bore event with 232 points.

Camp Parrt Ohio Sear Port Clinton Washington Calit Oregon Manhattan Kane United States Coast Guard Chive Wright Instsone J.B. Miller C. I. Bronson Camp Percy Indivertung

Eight S. A. Men On Schreiner Grid Squad

Schreiner Institute Kerrville lists eight S A men reporting for 1928 football positions with several former high school players vying for backfield spots. Preliminary training began with fifty candidates as coach Bully Gie attan aims to form a strong lineup for a tough schedule.

S. A Schreiner Sutuera Schreiner Institute Kerrville Milton Bohannon Victor Ines Ieller Tom Johnson Walter Weosler Art Arch Koontz Eycurnt University of Mississipnicums Thulus Warris Msyshabl Jelly Dabby Austin Pert Mauger Caldwell George Belcher Lonview Milton Ushainen San Agetonio Victor Javgpli San Antonio Wilson Cook Ros Coolertoy Wlecka John DeWitt Marr Alyssan Wieks Veticans Frederick Lbs Billy Stewardene Dill Cannon Max Wile Jetterance Crain Heck Ie Belireiner Xebechte Nept Kelly Field Fliers Texag Tech Larhback Siete T Rice Hrestinen Edinburg Junior College Receville University of Teans South Wexar State Kingsville Sul Rass College Kereeville Baylor Uiniversit Beestmen Wace SU Mars University of San Antonio

Phantom Eleven Opens Grid Season Amid Turbulent Names

The Phantom Eleven begins its grid season with aging players listed and a lineup of substitutes. The article mentions coaches and a coach Carrell detailing prospects, with several riders and horses referenced in a racing segment from Belmont Park, including a Ramape handicap event.

Local Bowling Scores Highlight Early Matches and Standings

Partial OCR notes recount early league bowling results with teams Collins Beach and Grover v Bang. Mentions dark-horse performances, top scorers such as Langan and Beicsa, and several unnamed players in a scattershot recap of games and lineups.

Jon Op Clusnan Ri” Malines Telensner Ana Steubing Collins Les Ihe M. Shae

Keeps Alive Atlanta Fuss Over Southern Association Rules

Atlanta official Seuk S AI Vie requests swift hearing on a fan misconduct dispute amid claims of unfair play. J D Martin of the Southern Association allegedly refused to convene a directors meeting. Three cities show scores in the column of results.

Atlanta Seuk S—Ai Atdy Spiller Vie Allanta Gaulthern Aerociation Rlub Gwko Fnew Faniler Amox Alain Gast Aonth J. A A. Farrell Sertary Spiller John D. Martin Southern Association

Rules Session Attended by 200 Officials in Fort Worth

A large gathering in Fort Worth on Sep 8 discussed football rule changes and officiating procedures. Bosses and coaches from Texas sites reviewed new play interpretations, safety measures, and umpire signals as the Southwest organization plans next meetings at Waco.

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Whitney's Record In the Big League

Mikey Whitney of San Antonio, playing third base for Praeline T Nationala, went 1 for 9 with a single and struck out in Fridays action. The page note notes his batting average and team context though several phrases are garbled.

Whitney Mikey Whitney San Antonio Praeline Tationala Pione Peton Mnszever A& Pincis Sum Ee Halle Nan Dba Aclal

Bear Boxes and Boxing Notes from Local Matchups

In a chaotic sports snippet, players such as Meyers Cross Burt Petelo and Gross Halsey are listed for double plays and alley tee shots. The terse report mentions Morshall, Burt, Nason, Gibenn, Feagsent, Tipegers Se, and Sucreas Uy amid scattered game actions and passing events with several misreadings.

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Dade Park Scene Of Another Spill At Track

Dade Park Kansas September 3 The second accident in as many class events occurred Friday when Mant Truffin an overwhelming favorite with A Anderson aboard bolted over the fence on the stretch turn pitching Anderson off He was rushed to the emergency hospital where he quickly recovered from the fall Western League placings list shows no others raced

Dade Park Mant A. Anderson Hickey Anderson the Rock Emergency Hospital

Poor Fans Lose Beaumont-San Antonio Playoff Series

In a tense series Beaumont defeats San Antonio 9 to 7 in the Sunday finale as pitchers Coz Riviere and Messenger lead Bear bats. Dusty’s versatile fielding shown by his inning on the mound and in the infield, while new errors set a San Antonio record. Bailey and Agricola shine for the Bears in a tough three-game set.

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