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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1928

Page

9

THREE READY FOR LONG MARATHON FROM SAN ANTONIO TO CORPUS CHRISTI

A Saturday dawn outdoor marathon begins at 6 am from the municipal auditorium with runners including Tiger Williams and Babcock. The course passes Presa, Nrodk field, Caryns Christi road, Klinendorf, Bloresville, Falls City, Karnes City, Kenedy, Petts, Berclair, Becville, Papalote, St. Paul Toft. Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce plans a welcome.

San Antonio Corpus Christi Ma Marrtho Tiger Willians Hve AJ M. Venne Traier Tuskell Indians Army Y. M.C. A Commierce United States Babcock V. ‘Leran

Player Gets Cup Won 13 Years Ago

Jacksonville Florida April 10 The Cup was presented yesterday to Manuel Cueto now a shortstop for the Tampa South easters League club who in 13 years ago played infield for Jacksonville in the South Atlantic league and won the cup for his batting. Cueto returned as a member of the Tampa Club and was presented with the cup and a bouquet by the former president of the Jacksonville club.

Jacksonville Fin Manuel Cueto Heeu Bouquet Jacksonville Lub Dueto Southern Association

Eagles Beat Peacock 85 in Narrow Victory

In a close Wednesday clash at Sabeo field Brackenridge Huyles homered and DeWitt Melugin delivered a key two-run blast in the sixth as coach Manor Puch ett's squad defeated Peacock Academy 8 to 6. Schultze allowed five hits over five innings for the win, as DeWitt Melugin added two hits and driven in two.

Alogzing Brackenridge Huyles Sendei Diamond Bobby Cannon Pacock Academy Club Sabeo Field Manor Puchett Peacock Nod Texas Military Institute Uhursalay Garrett Field Harry Ramillon Jr Hint Aoa Og Oy Meyat Gy Dietz Poly Atlieh I Krause Crecel Greutt Manchin Tollin Uagley Guerns Melugin Whitey FT Hollan Te Duvator Melinagal Sehultae Beackenridge Meuchen Theward Jélaus Orcud Howle Hollen Muluxin Mulugin Hiltch Whitney Schultae

Fight Results Highlight Prova Winners Across Cities

In a night of action across Toronto Montreal Toledo and Chicago wallets, George Tiffel defeated Willie Law while Billy Wallen and Ta Meayer Falla posted victories. Other bouts featured Johnny Morris and Big Keppen earning wins in varied matchups.

George Tiffel Toronto Ovey Johnny Morris Montreal Springfield Tuer Noche Willie Law Toledo Ohio Dbilly Wallen Leve- Trail Big Keppen Meayer Falla

Junior College Net Squad Easy Winner

The junior college tennis team dominated in singles and doubles events at an afternoon match at Man Perla Park. Notable results included Mirrleley, Nichols, Marian Wei, and Masters with mixed doubles wins. several close sets and a few opponents defeated, concluding with a decisive team victory.

St. Mary's University Hatteras Weil Man Perla Park Aingles Talo Ting Masterson Ileal Phamen McGhiles Wend Gerth Ant Aprtines Lountinnn Wikkison Fouire Au Vick Nicholle

Buffs Playing in Championship Baseball Run

A fragmented report details the Buffs fading after a strong start and dropping three straight to the Wacy Cubs in a championship baseball run. Spudders and Spurders contest notes, with mention of tense late innings and errors affecting scoring outcomes.

Abe Awkowin Howton Bulls Whielk Jenvsuc Owe Wacy Cubs Seomiss

Trouble Halts 24 Hour Race In Indianapolis

A privately owned Alsanne Suiza and a late Black howl race ended after 27 hours of the planned 24 hour event. A broken connecting rod forced withdrawal of the Sula entry while the Stutz with the Alsanne-Snisza covered TWGTIA miles at an average 70.14 mph. The Stutz trailed by over 600 miles after lengthy pit stops for mechanical trouble. Race official Raine Wirnburg halted the event noting the owner of the Veench car lacked time to race solely for a track record.

Indianapolis Alspane Suiza

Runner Murial Williams Makes Fort Sam Tryouts

Runner Murial Williams enters the San Antonio Corpus Christi event, with Fort Sam tryouts starting Saturday in an indoor track or road race context.

Murial Willams Fort

Bears and Buffs duel for Texas pennant finish in dream schedule

Sports column by Harold Scherwitz envisions the Bears and Buffs contending as the season winds down, highlighting a speculative road trip through Houston Dallas and others. The piece notes key players, potential rivalries, and a hoped for dramatic stretch run culminating in a Texas title.

Ab Wunston Beauemont Brains Lousson Hern Pee Hayy Dallas Sliveveport Jo Bort Warll Wichita Bulls Houston Bears Frank Gibson San Antonio

Big match set for volleyball title clash at Urovles field

The Young Melty Christian association teams meet Sixth second squad at Urovles field for a decisive state tourney semi final. The winner advances to state tourney with key players listed including Abu Yeager Girard Flot Booth and Pigheack. Substitutes and roster details follow in late reports.

Christian Asso Elilion Yull Wntona Ies Damtrely Urovles Field Chuipivus le Army Tongue Tne Fiverguime Omatat Vinendis Coure Chemiele Promutai Elack Sin Autouiv Bell Java Ex' Coort Cer Loen Veatet Abu Yeager Greag Ie Health Vaydam Ir Lenin Tiening Wiel Nia Teng Fullaws Girard Ceuter Flot Elt Booth Pigheack Mitchell Uhlack Mauenback Mets

College Baseball Preview Sparks Revenge Motive

A scrambled college baseball item from Aubin on April 1 hints at a revenge driven series. It mentions Durwnril Layne and Travenwood, with scattered names like St Ud crore and Cree-Hin Ling, suggesting a regional matchup and uncertain outcomes.

Aubin Une St.word'y University Secund Durwnril Layne College of Travenwood St. Udcrore Wayid

Old Master’s Boys Win 8-7 in Tight Ninth

Brownwood report notes Old Master’s boys seizing the ninth inning edge as errors plagued the opponent. Couchman hurled four Hitcher pitches while Daniel Unker delivered solid support on the mound. The game featured late rallies and bright fielding despite a shaky defense.

Brownwood Couchman Westexas Daniel Unker College

Ninth Infantry Attend Fort Clark Series

Ninth Infantry unit from Fort Sam Houston schedules a baseball series with Lort and Chirk on April 27 and 28 at Track ville. The event links to a larger turf earth exhibition to be held there, with a campus style junction on those dates.

Rattlers to Face Jackets in Early Day Game

St Marys University and Howard Payne announce a doubleheader with an early start to avoid the Flowers parade. Keolhor Wret Hauaner, St Marys athletic director, confirms the schedule. The second game is set for Saturday afternoon at 3. Both games will be played at Lengue Park on Dasepline Street. Howard Payne arrives in San Antonio Friday morning.

Tit Priler Dvilay Marys University Howard Payne Allege Lopangie Keolhor Wret Hauaner St. Marys

Landis to present souvenirs to Yankees in opening program

New York April 1 Commissioner Landis will preside at the opening day program at Yankee Stadium tomorrow. The Athletics will be guests of the world champions, with President Baggins presenting the Americas League’s most valuable player award to Lou Gehrig. Flag-raising will conclude the ceremony.

New York Landis Yorkee Stadium Baggin

Hanes Samsonbak Union Suit Ad Claims Comfort and Durability

Bargain-hunters are urged to visit dealers to try the Hanes Samsonbak Union Suit with a blue center section for easy identification. The copy touts stretch resistance, no rubber content, and a belt that wraps around the body. Styles priced from 85 cents to 1.50, with a strong sales push from Hanes Knitting O, Winston-Salem.

Fook Hawes Samsonnak Desler Hawes Fullecut Athletic Union

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