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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1928
Page
8
Houston’s Baltalees are in the DINIs series opener Wednesday as Wells and Hallahan renew their rivalry in a Baker-Corbett bout.
The South championship opens as 18 000 fans expected to pack Birmingham with Cédie Wells of the Birmingham Haroos and Wild Bill Tinushan of the Houston Buffaloes set to face off. The best of seven series pits the Southern Association champions against the Texas League winner in a pivotal start at 3 p.m. on opening day.
Fragmented box score snippets show Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and other clubs with scattered results. Names like Jones, Berg, and Taub appear amid odd spellings and unclear dates, suggesting a chaotic early season recap from a Chicago venue.
Kerrville Texas Sept 20 Coach Lully Gilstead and Stedler with twenty four players head to Lubbock for a Saturday clash with Texas Tech Marsdors. Injuries from the Wellp Field scrimmage include Captain Harrin with a leg injury and Gisbee and Ken limited by arm and shoulder injuries.
New York faced a discouraging spot as the Athletics, trailing by no games, must win five straight to deny the Yankees the pennant. Ruth and Lazzeri are in good form but the pitching staff is shaky with few healthy arms.
Leroy Mougan, a local constable, returns to the boxing ring after a ten year layoff. The article notes Dougan’s comeback following a defeat in San Antonio to Mike O'Dowd and lists foes including Pelie Sarron and Rid Pancho with recent wins or outcomes.
Reyes paces newsboy bout with an easy win while Cavanaugh fights back in a three round windup. Herron’s team fields a fast four rounder and Seltenster scores a second round knockout over Soldier Craig in the curtain-raiser.
First day of the seventh annual championship tennis tournament at the San Antonio Country Club featured advancing players into the second and third rounds. Defending champion Arthur Seeligson drew a bye while matches included Walthall Norton and other top entrants, with several notable upsets and near-misses shaping the field.
In a high scoring game Cincinnati loses 14 to 4 as Welan and teammates drive runs across late. Pitching woes for Cincinnati aid visitor surge while key hitters and the bullpen combine for a decisive win.
The report notes Lieut. McD Jones receives orders sending him to New York while other officers move within the Second Corps Area. Details on transfers or duties remain limited as the announcement cites broad organizational changes and stationing in the East.
Roemer welcomed city league players at a hosted event with officials and team members in attendance. Secretary Mayea Tinek presented Mr Roeman a cup as a token of esteem from club managers.
Mid September saw Sammy Mandell retain his lightweight crown after a technical knockout loss to Timmy Goodrich. A clause arranged by manager Eddie Kane allowed Mandell to compete above the 145 pound limit, sustaining his title despite a broken collarbone and failed response to the bell.
The Dixie series spanned years with Fort Worth frequently securing four wins against rivals like Memphis New Orleans and Atlanta. Notable seasons include 1922 Fort Worth 4 New Orleans 2 and 1923 Fort Worth 4 Memphis 0, while 1920 Dallas beat New Orleans in a Texas clash.
The fighter traveled from his hotel to his home in Mockford IA and will be unable to compete for several months due to an injury or health issue.
Contested boxing results feature Sammy Baker seeking a title shot after a close loss to Corbett at Madison Square Garden. Baker hopes to upset southern contender Dundee to earn a path to face the Dundee winner, likely Young Thompson of San Francisco, in the upcoming headline bout.
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