Giants Top Bronchos 3–1 Behind Probst Strong Pitching
Pepper Probst outpitched Zip Myler as the Giants beat the Comfort Bronchos 3 to 1 on their home field. Leidl and Jordan contributed key plays. Leidl’s ten chances with no errors and a late run aided the win, while Myler’s homer accounted for the Bronchos’ lone run. The victory sets up a Sunday and Monday twin bill against New Braunfels Tigers and Kelly Field Independents.
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Jordan
Leidl
Giants
Myler
Meyer
J. Pankratz
Langerhans
Wright
Klett
Hollmig
Leidl Jordan
Probst
Durst
Knopp
Peter
Braunfels Tigers
Kelly Field Independents
Yellow Jackets
Bronches
Ted In
Jor- Knopp
Henke
Batdan
Bronchos
Ily
Molberg
E. Lochte
Fluctuating cattle prices at Fort Worth stock market
May 22 1928 Fort Worth stock market reports light cattle receipts with steady to firm prices. Fed steers from South Texas average 1044 pounds at 11.85, South Texas grass steers 9.25 to 10.00, cows mostly 5.25 to 9.75 depending on grade. Hog top 9.30, sows 8, pigs 5 to 7, sheep steady with fat ewes and wethers sold. two-year-olds and calves noted with prices around 8.50 to 13 for various classes.
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South Texas
Two Texas GOP Delegations Split For National Convention
Dallas May 22 Two rival Republican delegations will go to the Kansas City national convention from Texas. One led by Fort Worth’s L C Littleton and Seguin’s Harry M Wurzbach and the other by Brownsville’s R J Creager. Littleton jailed briefly for defacing property and bonded, while Creager’s faction elects 22 delegates and 4 delegates at large all pledged to Hoover.
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Dallas
Texas
Kansas City
C. Littleton
Fort Worth
Harry M. Wurzbach
Seguin
R. J. Creager
Brownsville
J. E. Elgin
Littleton
Creager
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
If Your Foot Slips You May Recover Balance
Reflects on the danger of slipping speech vs physical balance with a proverb-like observation about tongue slips and memory of words. Emphasizes the contrast between physical steadiness and verbal recall.
Two Classes of Men: Doers and Promisers
A reflection on human effort distinguishing two types: those who act now and forget, and those who vow to act later and forget. The quote underscores urgency and accountability without naming individuals or events.
Roosevelt quote on equal treatment and merit
The dated charge reads as a Roosevelt style call to judge by worth and merit with a square deal for every man. A child dialogue follows about a kiss, with a mother urging and a boy named Bobbie refusing, fearing a slap like papa.
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Roosevelt
Bobbie
Papa
Littleton-Wurzbach faction names delegates and stance
The faction elected four delegates at large to the national convention and reaffirmed that the 22 delegates chosen at the recent conventions were regular and should be seated by the national committee. It condemned Crea leadership tactics and commended its own position.
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Littleton-Wurzbach
National Committee
Crea
Wurzbach
Ver
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Hoalerkamp
Nowlin
West
FT. Worth Stock Market
Texas G. A P
Littleton-Wurz Bach
Kellogg’s
Kelloge
Manila
Oscar Krauskopf
Huthsbad & Walker
Maner
Fredericksburg
Tex
Harper
Star Garage
Star Garso
Plymouth
Saenger & Ochs
Stehling Bros
Wm. Schneider
Piggly Wiggly
New Way
Brer
Piggely Wiggly
H. C. Maier
Prop
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