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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1928

Page

5

Mud and Eggs Enliven Race at Springfield Trek

A muddy 0.7 mile trek from Joplin to Springfield challenged competitors amid rain. John Qaber of Moberly and others endured slick conditions as crowds watched at Carthage control point. Timings and names appear garbled, but participants included Roy McMarty and others in a rugged motor caravan event.

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Women golfers duel for Texas title at Houston event

In Houston Texas on April 21 Mrs Jack Lapham of San Antonio and Mrs T L Magruder of Waco former Texas Women's Gulf Association champions led in the 36 hole final round at the Houston Country Club. Lapham defeated Whit Stafford of Waco 6 and 4 to reach Friday’s finale while Magruder beat Mrs J Morris of Bahama 4 and 3.

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Keetch Fails to Set Mark in Mile Race

Daytonta Fla April race report. Keetch attempts to break speed record on a circular track. Mentions Malcolm Campbell, Wilburshaw, Dale Baring, and a German Brizen-Teny car. Faint references to 200 mph and international marks, with incomplete OCR text.

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SiM U Tennis Triumph Over Washington State in Missouri

SiM U's tennis team defeated Washington State in a Friday event held in St Louis. Lenny Weadenlly earned honors as he led the squad through the tournament. The remainder of the lineup produced solid results with Went Raton, Samen Ntute, and Tamen Muirghy also scoring in wins.

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Grantham and Easterling Lead Major Swatters

Grantham and Easterling pace the National League batting and homer totals as Grantham’s 57 average and eight RBIs highlight early season standouts. Alexander wins a pitching duel in a tight 3-2 game. Babe Ruth era stat lines and early AL records populate the rest of the notes with multiple players leading in wins and steals.

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Simmons Wins Two Grid Games In Spring Meet

Abilene Texas April 21 Simmons University defeated the Marth Texts Teachers of Benton in a doubleheader. The Simmons first team won 15 to 9 in the opener while the second game ended with a similar margin as both squads played in fine fettle after workouts.

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Liberty Shooters Practice Leads to Sunday Match

Liberty shooters from the Taberty Pistol and Rifle Club will practice Sunday at the Welmore goal. Cha ys men prepare for a new match as Austin nearnet rides in, following a defeat last Sunday. The match is tentatively set for May 5.

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Saturday leagueers in two ball games

Saturday program lists two ball games with Public Service Utilities facing Air Depot at Public Ber vee field. Dunsmere and Wis wapiring play Ditta versus Cosimunty. Infantry match Nations Gund at Moraler fold with Wetherel umpiring. Western Leager results show Den Molnon 7, Puenla 2.

Jengiers Public Service Air Depot

South Side Bears Lions Field Win In Two Games

Two games were played at Iaousfield Friday with the South Side Bears beating Prospect Hill 8 to 2 and Lions Field's team defeating the Bears 12 to 7 in junior and sub junior events. Bonla and Steres starred for the Bears while Fatina and Wallacen led Prospect Hill and Hobteries contributed for Lions Field.

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Post Fight Show Tickets Go On Sale At Fork Sam Houston

Tickets for a heavyweight carnival were released, with Jurk Psyoe the matchmaker reporting strong advance sales. The main event features Jack Lengua against Tent fire Inddie, held at the Gunter building cigar stand, amid plans for a big Thursday night show.

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Crowds gather as bowling event showcases many players

A wide array of bowlers and teams are highlighted in a sprawling account of a bowling crowd event. Names like Guobhed, Mie, and many regional participants appear amid results and notes on performances, with mentions of venues, dates, and local figures connected to the bowling scene.

Kearns Lead in Legal Tussle Over Dempsey Pact

New York April 2. A high stakes boxing dispute centers on the Dempsey-Kearns relationship with a $870,000 purse at stake and a breach of contract suit in United States District Court. Dempsey testified he paid no earnings to Kearns from September 1894 to July 1926, while Kearns claimed a one third share. witnesses noted past management ties and a 1924 split amid family tensions and contract talks. The trial resumes Monday morning.

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Castillo Gets Draw Verdict In Amateur Card

Friday night action at Tak Shedlow featured Castillo drawing with Velaney in the main event of the amateur card. Delaney impressed as a favorite, while Cas Lila hunted for a late edge as judges awarded a draw. Other results included Bill Mates beating Vennig Jtoens in the semi, and several undercard outcomes noted.

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Kansas Relays Draw LargeCrowd To Attend Event In April

Kansas relays attracted crowds with over a thousand attendees from multiple institutions. Big Ten contenders like Minnesota and Wisconsin led the field, while Missouri and Texas teams were also competitive. Iowa State and Notre Dame squads entered key relays, as Kennedy and Wilson showed strong performances in decathlon and shot put. Local coaches praised the competition with relay honors and projected Olympic trials preparations.

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Records Topple at Ohio State Relays

New Ohio State Relays records rise as hundreds of athletes from the Middle West gather. Top marks fall in shot put high jump 10 yard hurdles mile relay and half mile relay and even the pole vault clears 42 feet 4 inches seldom. Hay Conger faces a tough test after a disappointing half mile.

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College Baseball Results and Scores Across Matches

College baseball scores show Baylor 8 over Missouri 2 while Florida and other teams tally results. Monard and Payne contribute, with Noxag and Agsins also scoring in varied matchups. The field displays mixed results across conferences and regions.

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Texas U. Wins Hectic Battle in Conference Thriller

Disorganized text reports a chaotic Texas University victory over an unnamed opponent 12 to 10 in a conference game. It mentions coach Willy Disek, players like Dobbs, and multiple track and C B news items, including competing teams Baylor, Southern Methodist, and Ohio State athletes.

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City League doubleheader scheduled at local ballpark

City league officials set two games for Sunday at Public Servier field and Union WH Logue yack, with referees Dilly McQuik and Elie Tenge chosen to umpire. Dinisiore and Fletcher to officiate at Public Servier, Travelers’ event follows Monday vote setup.

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Port Aransas Deep Water Seaport Attracts Industry

The United States Government has spent over five million dollars to deepen Port Aransas to twenty five feet, with authorization to reach thirty feet. Major industries are deploying funds to utilize the port’s expanded water depth, as Aransxs Holding Company organizes development under Texas law. An exhibit at MG Last Mouston displays birds and peculiar items, with evening lectures and Sunday tours offering inspection of welfare and sun. The cannon below will bring more face.

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