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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1928

Page

9

Main Avenue High Upsets With Relay Record Tie

Coach Doug Fessenden’s Main Avenue High School crew tied the national high school 440 relay record of 299 10 for the mile relay, matching a Vermont team mark from five years earlier. San Angelo, Texas, riders pushed the pace as John Heely led off for Main Avenue, with Lerman Grant and Jim McMunn closing as the race neared the finish. Nineteen teams started, but Main Avenue and San Angelo led by yards at the tape. the Texas squad eyes a future clash at the May 5 state meet in Austin.

Covch Doug Fessenden Main Avenue Heletle Wwinutog Vermont Buffalo Metus Jawreme San Angelo Vex Fessenden John Hely EU Jensive Ales Whus Lerman Grant Malin Avenue Sin Angely Ie Jimny McMully Puesed McMunn Lee Mumm Ala Muin Avenue Suy Aupelu T Ie Austin Mini Avenue College Sta- Linn

Savage Hurls Fine Shutout for Bears in Sunday Tilt

Kenneth Savage pitched superbly as the Southwest Lutulithic Bears routed Butter Tome Ice Crematiite 7 to 0 in a City Minor league Sunday matinee. Savage struck out seven, allowing five scattered hits, while teammates rapped eight safeties to back the strong effort and collect the decisive win.

Kenneth Savage Southwest Lutulithic Bears Savige Ld Bouerseckis Roberg Eal Budencokt Heleel Heleel, UM Hodenes Aalciaot Dt & Vraot Belen Delewty MveReet Jenntigin Mochart Wrodrsichl Savas Ty Bane Sovegn Ravage Yuri Dalwotlo Whitleg Baynes Joninkahehtr Kyned Wil Vanes Awimutugans Keerer Michard Andrews Martin Jtoiman Goekrell Qin Mayerich Kernel

Fragmentary OCR note in unknown language

A garbled OCR fragment references names and places but lacks clear events or actions. Readable elements include partial mentions of a location and a date phrase, but details are too collapsed to identify a coherent news item or outcome. The text does not provide a discernible subject or incident.

Tunney Declines U S Colors For Ring Use

New York April 53 4 The heavyweight champion Tunney refuses to wear the American colors on ring attire though offered by the Touen Glob organization after arriving from Miami Beach Florida. He suggests a different color scheme not associated with the American flag for the fighter.

New York Touen Glob, & Iveel Gene Vinney Milami Beach Uts Tha Ehimpson

Sanders Safes to Surprise Gilberts Boxing Show

Scorgie Sanders, the Julie Nock hauler, meets Kid Gilbert Tuesday at the Business Men's Athletic Club promising to surprise the crowd and confound critics. He weighs at least 185 and aims to force a decisive victory, seeking revenge from their prior bout. Thursday hosts a heavyweight show with many fighters training hard, including JM versus Jack Lenone, while others travel to various cities for upcoming bouts.

Gayle Talbot JR Scorgie Sanders Julie Nock Kid Gilbert Business Men's Athletic Club Gilbert Fork Sam Houston Handers Bert Plant Elz Aining Hard Jack Lenone Gneberton Mia Gecauper Chick Burns Toy Bean Oklahome City Dane Gaapire Jack Shelton

Karotkin Nine Wins Hot One In Exciting Final

Unclear readable text reports Karotkin Nine defeating Nel Stoncs at Morales field in a second consecutive win. Muditox Ieled pitched well. Tanti rallied the team in the late innings and Terria Tron contributed in the fourth. A managers meeting is announced for Monday evening at the Travelers' hotel.

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A A U Boxing Meet Draws 163 Scrappers

A A U boxing meet draws 163 competitors at the national championship event held in Boston. The program lists weigh ins and rounds with Glynn as a noted participant. bouts begin in the afternoon with early matches and tournament structure shaping the schedule.

A.A.U Mateo Wesing Glynn Drone

Grocers Win Second In Row In City League Doubleheader

The Alimany Stern and Kronen Grocers extended their winter dominance with a strong two-game set victory over Union 604, led by Cul Roberts in a balanced attack. Public Service Utilities opened their season with a 12 to 6 win over Pills, drawing about 1500 fans to the Ewe City diamond.

Alimany Stern and Kronen Bute Victor Eatery Eublusein Imaters Publi Servis Horreria Gorrolk Eagorra Nolen Ai Ao i. Voliman E. Dreach J. Marriay Lei Carter Aurray Howley de Puckett Merugtuw Ab Muaidgun Che Ieee Corey Ag Bare Talute aVellman Lowen Wally Quel Buield My ‘Moning Water Heelers 2Duus Kammarys Uurvell Herrere Wally Diurisi Aime Dunstiere Fischer

New Braunfels bow to Boerne batters

New Braunfels loses to Boerne as pitchers Ludwig and Une feag on Miller struggle. White Box Vilapa Tle and areas in Mie provide offense while Wyers collect eleven hits off Al in two Barrio fingers. Dugosh and Geet contribute as Chun stadtered Hod to Mitane. Seven Tigerers rire played a blag girl in the finals Kyore.

Braunvels Tex Pituhor Ludwig Une Feag Miller Utr Lieve Aindig Wyers Dugosh Geet Ana More Chun

Second Davis Cup Trials Set for May 17 to 20

Sparse readable lines indicate Davis Cup trials scheduled in mid May with dates May 17 through May 20. Mentions of cities New York and Birmingham plus unclear player references appear in fragmented OCR text.

New York Agi Millerton Domly Eufelndy Cone Toni Hell Trnih Pavlin Lonste

Dyer Winner Seventh Time At Willow Springs Shoot

Dyer Wis wins seventh time breaking 93 of 100 in weekly Willow Springs shoot. Bob Ward places second with 10K score, others listed with scores and names amid a dense results page from the Atumo Gum club.

C. C. Byer Willow Springs Dyer Wis Bob Ward D Yawk Jods Vowhug C. Dyer DR A. Adamin Obrint Hates Ve Wy Burt M. Saindons Re IL Valley A. Marvin Sergent Mur

Texas Boxes Texas Boxes Alumo and Whitworth Boxing Notables

Fragmented OCR lists names and actions from a boxing page. Mentions opponents such as Whitworth and Collard, with scattered phrases about fights, scores, and locations. No clear narrative. reads as a rough compilation of boxers, bouts, and results from a box score page.

Shreveport Victory Sparks Unclear Opponent Win Narrative

A garbled OCR sports note from Shreveport recounts a winner with references to players such as Whelan and Love Nita EE MOCol AL. The text includes numerous names and fragmentary game actions like double plays and hits, but concrete scores or dates are unreadable.

Surapary Kmauit AAA Toni Cox Ele Marke Whelan Witla Taawinuity Nese Hireu Biese el Dimitices Kolibackas McCall Maxam Sox Hotmany Aloarom Kidure Naitori Sorea Voipey Tawiyan O' Morse Shehar Joumitatier Markley Oniteh Marita Markla Meco le Hy Witking Love Nita EE Mocol Amuri Wives

Legion Leaguers Meeting Monday

A meeting of Legion Leaguers is scheduled for Monday at 7330 in the WHT acet hotel. Officials say Lise announced meanings ahead of Hanky Hunt, with managers and Dyavetors in attendance.

Legion Leaguers Meeting Ameren Doglon Janior Hn Dyavetors Hotel Voll Hranky Hunt

Park golfers near finish of tourney

Three youngsters from Mainavewie High School near finish in the park golf tournament. Fights include Morgat, McKnight, and Margin as they push toward a final with possible later matches. Semifinals are set, with several other bouts and match details reported by the News.

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Eagles Clout Out Victory In Windy slugfest

The Eagles defeated the Bronchos 13 to 5 in a windy afternoon game at Fort Fort. Wagle Publishers piled up 20 hits off ten pitchers, with Gorbie throwing a mystertit ball and stiff fielding helping limit the opposition to five runs.

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Seguin White Sox Upset Giant Team

Seguin White Sox defeat a leading opponent 7 to 2 at home, boosting their morale as key players drive the offense and pitchers struggle. The victory snaps a tough stretch, with Probst pushed from the mound and new batting averages improving for Seguin.

Stmvien White Sox Oll Vivala Fredrickaburgints Avindyame Selay Tericom Hrogdericksburg Sox

Major leaders Ameluuax League

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Ameiuuax League Jalling Kentering Theera Hans Jatmleran Vnedlana Tuna Titoat Enatoes Hite Dr. Howeil Jadtang Meuneh Yankers Triniea Deren Tier Sox Hamers Ko Wittinma Ted Sox Bast- Idi Teena Gastin Renaters

Braunsville team dominates Houston bowling meet

A large crowd witnessed Houston Galveston and Deonwaan towers performance list as Braunville players led. Dave Bryant of Houston posted top game value, with scoring details and standings for Class A and Qusa B divisions. Bowlers from San Antonio Knights, Columbian, Conyers, and Seguin also medaled in Monday event.

Braunvell Ter Tomalaa Tifienth Lonpin Tousiwiment Aba Rurtny H. Artetarl Jiousdton Tay Tin New Neaunters Prem Soul Ite Npedlaters Galveston Deonwaan Towers Anme Wood Dave Wignut Mounton Brosingha Hourton Tealers Prement Houston Verein Couvirne Tent Aremham

Texans named on U S Army Polo Team

New York April 23 United States army officers ordered to assemble at Mitchel Field Long Island May 16 for the army polo team trial. The squad includes Maj George S Tatton Maj C Smith Capt George Authatelner Capt Chandler Wilkinson Capt Chester B E Daria and others with Major Patton to captain and defend the junior championship title won by the army last year.

New York United States Army Mitchel Field Long Island Eemy Polo Squiad George S. Tatton Cavalry Washington C. Smith Fort Leavenworth Kaneas Grarge Authatelner Fort Nin Hmnuston Texan Chandler A. Wilkinson Rsshotharpe Fort Reno Kingon Chester BE. Daria Fort Miss Texom Peter B. Roles Field Artillery Fort Nagg North Carolina Marton Meth Jona Caraley Texas Fort Swat Wonston Charles Hi. Gerhardt West Tost Mark McClure Sixteenth Wield Artillery Fort Myer Virginia Wan Patton Lee Leame Army

Pete Donohue Signs With Reds In Cincinnati

Cincinnati reports Pete Donohue, a key pitcher for the Reds, signed a contract with club president C. J. McRairmig amid vague terms. A separate London note: Milwall, in the Southern section of the Third Division, set a new league club goals in a season record with 126, surpassing Middlesbrough’s 122.

Pete Donohue REDS Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Reds C. J. McRairmig Teflay Pole Miling London Milwall Aime Sal- Urdas Middlesborough

Black Sunsets Defeated by Southern Pacific Buck Sun at Von Dack

The Southern Pacific Buck Sun suns defeated the iTousten Black Sunsets 8 to 0 Sunday afternoon at Von Dack stadium. Toots seams pitched fine ball for the nine, while Iny Fivana of the via'lors won wild in the pinches.

Black Sunsets Southern Pacific Buck Sunsets San Antonio iTousten von Dack Stadium Iny” Fivana Via‘lors

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