This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1928
Page
18
Heydler, president of the National League, outlines clarifications to umpire rules. He discusses fair or foul calls on overrun balls, catches near stands, and limits on runners advancing, stressing that final rulings shift from where balls land to where they disappear from umpire view.
A fragmented note outlines baseball situations: runner stealing second is out if tagged on ball call, appeals must be managed before the next pitch, and securing outs on stays and touch rules. It mentions innings timing, completion rules, and discipline for abusive players, with references to umpires and the plate.
Disjointed lines describe a failed scene with odd names and a vague price note. The text hints at a demonstration by a dealer and a tug of war example but lacks coherent details or clear entities. Overall, the fragmentary item reads as an unsettled advertisement or note with uncertain meaning.
The Bowsters led by August Engelken and teammates dominated the evening with high scores as Schmitt’s team posted a 400 game. Contractors won two pairs of games, while City Handicap League title went to the PF EL Master Clutting team, the Lasnya Coffee Harbor edition. The Mariner outfit led by Muga Hattner won 14 of 3 games, strengthening their pennant push.
Fragmented OCR reports sparse details on training at Maio avenin and Araunkeener high schools. Mentions Hale week erik Ouletde, Kesinondin, Main way Faye 1 enteft, and coaches like Male srealery Lindellie. Sparse names and places dominate, with no clear outcomes.
Baseball highlights feature minor leaguers challenging major teams with lively bursts. Contests include Nashville’s 10 0 victory, Phillies beating Athletics 3 2, Braves edging Chattanooga 10 4, and Cincinnati going eleven innings to top San Antonio 10 6, as Cleveland edged Montgomery 1 0.
Exhibitions across spring camps show mixed results with pitchers and hitters sharing praise. Highlights mention Rochester, Shreveport, and the Chicago Cubs benefiting from early runs and tight defense, while teammates deliver strong defense and reliable pitching.
America's Davis cup team will be seen by local tennis fans April 21 and 22 at the Los Angeles tennis club venues. The California squad will compete in a series of afternoon and evening matches, with the Wayieeu squad also slated to appear at San Antonio Counter club on the date in question.
Mexico City report highlights a junior named Coen praised by Bill Tilden for a model standard for youth. The piece notes Coen’s leadership as captain of the basketball team, his scholastic and athletic supremacy, and his hard work as a standout student in Kansas with a strong sports profile.
Alamo Heights tops Harlan Dale and other rivals as Keller threads a slim lead in the 20 yard hurdles and Weller prevails in high hurdles. Kitchens shines with top marks in the high jump while Sanders takes a silver in the 220 yard dash and the pole vault crown goes to Newman.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.