Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1928

Page

14

Girl Champion Great Form As Wills Prepares For Europe

New York April 17 Helen Wills, reigning women’s champion, trains for European tour facing strong male opposition. In Forest Hills practice she defeated Chandler 6-4 6-3, and beat Monroye 3-sets. Griffin looms later as she meets him again before departure aboard the Aquitania tomorrow night. Wills shows improved speed, power, and driving, with back court play and precise forehands dominating practice.

New York Mieg Helen Wills Forest Hillaube Tel Kidward Chandiut SU. Mio Inet Monroyele Kimer Griffin Griffin Bepsion Akins Joe Anderson Europe Aquitania Chapion Yue Chandler Mina Will Mina Wills Fern Intercollagiary

Waco Bears Rally Past Shreveport in Extractions

The article details a rugged road trip for the Waco team with pitchers named Fillingim and McChung among starters and relievers. Key players like Newman Hinkle and Grimes travel, while Madras is mentioned as sold to Eastern Jesque. The squad totals twenty, with a 8-2 record and a tight victory pattern showcased by a homer from Wolgamot and decisive defensive plays from Shkamper and Boggs.

Jekie Hoberteva Alou San Antonio Beaumont Jackie Cuere Perancher Claude Ug) Robertson Reguwon Ibe Frank Gibson Kipper Gibson Robertson Pilim Messenger Robert Newman Mesenger Newton Shibby Nowes Follingim Robert Mearager Newman Hinkle Tii- Watt Ward Inug Cox Gill Merers Grimes Jin Flukikamper Maderas Dewty Tom Con- W Harry Abley Berumontston Waco Atle Sundar Double Owns Pnt Epil Seseen Bark Dell Wolgamot Innish Pratt Blackterry Finebkamper Tovatp Philbin Mexere Dann Rel Sien Rataides Boggens Fishskamper Boggesy - Sonor Boggesy - Sonor Olfty Shkamper Jur Shiree Bates Or- Phone Gene McChung 2One Star League

Looks Bit Gloomy for Mr Mack

Connie Mack faces a bleak start as the Athletics stumble in spring training with only the Yankees seen as a rival in the opening series. Ty Cobb hits well at bat but fielding woes persist for Speaker and Mack’s club, amid doubts about pennant hopes.

Yankees Markereid A’s OADA Aml Canaly Ty Cobb Dome Selet Mack

Confounding his crisis, Bears rally for late run spree

In the fourth inning, Nason and Meyers sparked a scoring burst as flooding errors and passed balls helped Alabama Bears push ahead. Mesom, Nason, and Meyers delivered key hits while Shires misplayed a popup allowing a run. Grimes and Griffin then scored on a double steal before Boggess added one more run as rain halted play.

Frank Philbin Eeason Messers Fitingim Tuero McChung Graoes Bates Najo Boggess Nagon Meyers Lingim Aw Wingle Shires Naju Ove Myhk Bartere Pettit Shibin Grimes Petit Griffin Permithilbin Aleal Xed Boggesn Neare Griffin

Wenps Hinees win 80 points at Honinans event

Wenps Hinees secured an 80 point victory at the Honinans meet held in Manca. The competition included top runners from Allsanukee and Thelda, with a tight finish shaping the outcome and momentum building for upcoming races.

Yankees Still Dominate On Exhibition Tour

The Yankees opened in Boston with a 7 to 2 win over the Red Sox as George Dipgran allowed five hits. Lou Gehrig extended his stretch toward Ruth’s mark, while Connie Mack’s Athletics dropped a 4 to 3 decision to the Senators. The Browns were routed by the White Sox, and the Tigers were edged by the Cubs in close contests as the circuit began to unfold.

Ans New York Yankees Taday Boston Uarmen Red Sox George Dipgran Columbia Len Gehrig Imabe Ruth Yonkers Connie Mack Senators Uisenden Walberg Goselin Bruege Keen Pruns Pingle Tiger Ally Silont Baekle Wavener

Bear Tracks and High Scoring Baseball Notes

A fragmented game summary describes Frank Gibson and Mundus fiver in a tense baseball matchup. Mejera and Vinana are noted for behind the plate and aggressive baserunning while J yank Vaibin leads the team in hitting. The narrative mentions umpires, field conditions, and early season scoring, with references to Cateline Meyers and other players amid erratic OCR text.

First in State Golf as Texas Women Open Championship

Mrs Rath Hunter of Los Angeles leads Texas women’s golf as the 20th annual state championship opens at the Houston Country Club. The event brings top players from San Antonio Fort Worth and other clubs with a record entry of 136. play follows two rounds and advances into flights with 36 hole finals for championship flight.

Halaton Yex Houston Truth Hunter San Antonio C. C. Johnson Fort Worth Tworomes Flinselayers Lille Maconorry Trowlay Unex FLOR Dlayere Winbine Vie Fae Eixtamn Ciied Finglista Houston Astintes Avelock

Unclear historic pennant chase notes with mixed names

Fragmented OCR text outlines a sports pennant chase with numerous garbled names and places. It references teams, venues, and dates in a period newspaper style but presents no coherent events or outcomes to confirm a factual game result or standings.

Six Entered in Southern Olympic Trials Track Meet

Unformed fields set for the Southern Olympic trials at One Rett Field this Saturday. Entry includes notable athletes and college stars from Wik region, with Timlindale and Theremiler among top contenders, plus several others who impressed at Sa Marcon district meet. Marion Tarpic defends 104 pole title at Ane daban Gallclu bore after a finals defeat, facing medals in her Pan-Ar Women's event yesterday.

Maert le Sowlliec Pn Hallaa Alxie Cith Athlet Crags Anndon Manilay Kbvand Thu Gole Cavern Arthur Teinkle Joluy Adbuckle Burch Collyge Wik Cegion Teal Mars Tourphs Marion Tarpic Anedaban Gallclu Bore

Cobb May Quit Baseball After Illustrious Career

Davis Z Walsh reports on Connie Cobb weighing retirement as age and health factor into a final season. The veteran star, who defined an era with Philadelphia, faces waning speed and a search for a final pennant, with fans hoping for a dignified exit rather than a last-year decline.

Giants Buy Pitcher Levy Alias Leroy

New York Giants acquire pitcher Levy alias Leroy from Charlotte South Atlantic League. Levy, also known as Leroy, pitched 23 games won 12 for Clartatte, and played outfield hitting 406 in 75 games. Training season notes indicate uncertain farm placement and later season plans.

New York Vitehir Jack Levy Lanka Charlotte Maung Meshaw Snid Levy Ant Murelier Geasoning Tangtaeason Toye Jock Leroy Inns Wal Cleartatte

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dater Hays Dana Fillingim Bear Sotballer Garyss Aderas Albany Bears Imoniz Mr. Mack International News Service WEW York Gobler Amerhean Jeagus Toilay Findys Adbretins Elitor Tennne Bear Box Windle Shirea An Brown di Taber Dincherby Johnson Wolgamol Theo MeChings T Edgar Neers Pew Eun Amtente HK. Rada Nason Yillingtin McClune Geerereciee Siien Nyerey Iworkase Ita Meyers Ty Grimes Mmingy Yllebed Sun Antonty Waru Oh Award Tala Wola Niet Oy Uingler Unyr Terry Vim Delien Gelutven Elanshamper Nnin Smencan Lation Wenps Hinees Winnind VC Honinans Manca Cep Thleda F YANK Cikdon Hetty Drode Barleigh Crines Heaven Chaiaath Steele Gay Mel Alluwer Toate Seven Wits Vilalta Mejera Jyank Vaibin Tam Justyreus Catia Tye Catelien Meyers Evry Tilden Mates Los Angeles Apris Doe Hui Thorson ST Cies Dene Brann Mantis Die Ferenvent Eliti'n Fitere Atrmwtts Seevenen Wen Maa Je — Ate Hote Qi Mathrins Adow Yan Delaney Anil Haynie Walt Aukett Bunion Toston Aivehiyeon Koltieanire Arepu Hevannchins Goa Wats Ny Tovenils Sansutonist Senate Fara Bk Lowe Pacseter Moston Waiithigton Datrul Trouly Gileawa Warborg Coeliraue Crogan Neyens Alte Smt Wamnlath Murgrave Maweant al Teen Flyn Davis Z. Walsh Wean PKK Jing Gong Walsh Teague Mitch Rane Tor Cobb Connla Worsk Cobb Reing Atari Connie Frienaly Agein Mavi Cobh Hak Gobi Dhat Soungster Delewit Giants Levy Leroy PAR Denver Dey Mathes Wien Gwinhama Grain Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Fomby East Houston Street
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication