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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1928

Page

16

Twelve inning battle ends as Bears edge Houston in classic

At League Park, the Bears beat the Houston Buffaloes 1 to 0 in twelve innings. Leslie Cox, making his Texas League debut, silenced Houston after a tense start, while Lynton Boggess sparkled defensively and the Bears pulled off a first-inning triple play to set the tone.

League Park Bears Buffaloes Houston Leslie Cox Lynton Boggess Wich du Ponder Binele Dever Hinkle Cig San Antonio Hill Hallahan Hinkle Imbra Hock Selph Dewes Red Worthington Watkins Cox Yelyal Juline Vox South Vera Mr. Cox Dubody Ceanup Ray Grimes Big Bear Iebioetopa Sect Worthington Carey Selph Tia House of David Fane Bogees Schuble Ivery Walker Souxer Danny Clark Bear Meyers Halloran Grimes Borneo Snider Dolsted Taylor Clark Whillin Tir Flnnavan Ges Susnger Fant Aloal Cain Hese Howeton Philim Jen Ile Tiallehan Noja Philbin Najo Hawt

City Leagues Leaders Duel in Key Doubleheader

Sunday games feature Tilman Stern and Ereuese Grocers chasing an undefeated start in the City league. Eablighers who won previously clash with Gale in the feature tilt at Public Bervine diamond. At League park Public Ber faces Thilities while Union G4 Trainmen seek win number one. Pittsburg Water Heaters enjoy a bye as umpires E. E Fills Cotton Wendland and John Dugnstiere Irving Elisey officiate.

Tilman, Stern and Ereuese Grocers Eablighers Gale Bervine League Park Berwee Oll Pittehurst E. E Fills Cotton Wendland John Dugnstiere Irving Elisey

Fight Results Mixed Night of Knockouts and Draws

Rentoul and I Les Muneciner scored knockouts in varied bouts while Kid Roy from Canada outboxed Pete and Cinginoali knocked out Billy Angela in Pa. Frankie Palo defeated Freddy Andrews in Cincinnati. Lang beat Jackie Williams in Cincinnati and Newt Newt and Eddie Hawkins fought to a draw in Dayton.

Rentoul Les Muneciner Tailersity Sivois Matt Barman Waytop Ghic Moenttex Roy Canada Pete Divie Cinginoali Billy Angela Duck Pinney Toledo Frankie Palo Incinnati Freddy Andrews

Zinsmeister Delivers Quality Pitch In Win

Zinsmeister hurled a strong ball as Southwest Bulls beat Harris 3 to 1 to extend their win streak to seven. Gonzales allowed several safeties and Harris yielded the loss.

Zinsmeister

Mother Begged Racer to Quit Fatal World Speed Attempt

Los Angeles April 20. Frank Goekhart, racing for the world speed record, died at Daytona Beach while aiming to break the record. His mother, Carrie Lockhart, begged him to stop, saying it could end only one way. She expressed profound grief as the news spread.

Wy Taterantinaal Seys Los Angeles Cal Frank Goekhart Tle Daytona Beach Carrie Lockhart Frank

Beara Bearers vs. Rent Batters Eleven Inning Duel

The game stretched to twelve innings with Hullahan out and Philbin Grimes and Flashkamper key. Harlaban baffled Batters as nine strikeouts highlighted a marathon contest. Grimes and Philbin combined on two double plays while Meyers and others contributed, as Cox and Najo produced hits though Wordington’s catch and Loft’s fielding kept the game tight.

Flashkamper Hullahan Eddie Hork Wag Philbin Grimes Yelind Gor Beara Bill Harlaban Beata Gol Cox Finsh Aje Schuble Mteher Tullahon Thilbin Mallahep

Post Tennis Stars Begin Eliminations

Ambiguously worded report details early eliminations in a tennis event with named competitors and pairs set for matches. The fragment references various players and officials, including Warren and Madocks, with unclear affiliations and outcomes.

Polo Players Flying to Houston for Invitational

Air Corps Training Center and Fort Sam Houston polo teams head to Houston for the Houston Polo and Riding Club Invitational. Air Corps captain H H George and several officers travel with teammates as Fort Sam Houston begins strong in the tournament, with earlier win boosting confidence for their matchup against Dallas.

San Antonio Houston Air Corps Training Center Fort Sam Houston Houston Polo and Riding Club Air Corps Dallas Wroit Brooksfield George Beverly M. Connell H. H. George Air Corps Pololats WH. A

Brooks Dogs Take Honors in Major Shows

Mrs. Murray Brooks wins with her Pekingese Rankow Gargassa and Suniah of Tien Hi at Chicago Indianapolis and St Louis shows. Health issues force cancelations of Detroit and Des Moines events while Sankaw Carroyle, her imported male, earns praise. Sudah scheduled for several summer shows as plans for a national champion crown unfold.

Chicago Indianapolis Sinkaw Carroyle Cleveland Murray Brooks San Antonio India Rankow Gargassa Brooks Detroit

Shocker Signs One Year Deal With Yankees For 15000

Suspicion that Tirban Shocker wanted to join radio business prompted retirement fears. New York Yankees raised the ante and Shocker signed a one year contract worth fifteen thousand dollars, confirming the salary figure.

Tirban Shocker Yankees Inntall Shocker

Bear Tracks Boosts Houghton in Pumie Win

A rambling account of a baseball game notes Yammy Taylor scoring the run that clinched a Wednesday win for Houghton. Mentions a first inning triple play by Mark Ableg and various players, with coach Andy Snyder providing remarks and upcoming schedule details.

Taylor Kanabaggins Manitiattan Kansas Angles University of Missouri

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Whitney's big league record comes under review as unclear names and garbled phrases obscure the game's key events. The text mentions Philadelphia and defeat details with several misread terms, leaving the main outcome and participants difficult to determine.

Whitney

Gotham Nines Lead Both Leagues in Airy Reports

Old time baseball news notes Gotham teams atop leagues despite injuries. Yankees beat Indians 12 to 4 as Morberry and Von Alstyne starred. Reds edged Cardinals 6 to 4 on Picinich double. Pirates beat Cubs 10 to 0 behind Grimes. Rohing topped Phillies 5 to 2 with Henline late hit. Grove defeated Red Sox 2 to 1 as Markh and Mack impress. Tigers beat White Sox 5 to 2 with Whitehill strong pitching.

Ankees Te Giants Father Knickerbocker Yankees Sheery George Pipgras Augimen Minnte Boston Lucas Reds Cardinals Picinich Wad Lucas API Jtedr Frankhouse Haid Reinhart Corvicks Ronghold Cubs Pittsburg Burleigh Grimes Charlie Root Cubace Phillies Ehrhardt Sweetland Butch Henline Philadelphia Grove Connie Mark Robert Mowns Red Sox Mortig Alabazor Mack Kis Weutenanta Hoy Riven Gleveland Indians Xaheez Cleveland Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox George Mc Hinrty Whitehill

Willow Springs golf plan outlined for regional play

An ambitious program proposed by Thomas J. Dixon of Willow Springs aims to unite small-town courses within a several hundred mile radius of San Antonio. The plan seeks regular tournaments, cooperation with Western and Southern States golf associations, and improved access to competitive events for local golfers. Matches and events across the region are progressing, with several local players advancing in recent tournaments as organizers push toward a mid May start.

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Pennant Chasers and Final Scores Highlight Busy Day

A chaotic sports page lists multiple pennant pursuits across cities led by Pittburgh and Brooklyn with scores like Cincinnati 53 to 4 and Philadelphia 3, Detroit 4. Names such as Raul Welverl Hartethy and Debra appear among scattered game notes and standings.

Speeding official announces rapid university visit

A terse report describes St Macy University’s quick arrival for a visit. Jim Wonivick is noted for his decisive journey by air, aided by a reserve officer role, with a round trip schedule stated in hours and minutes.

St. Macy’s Univeraity Jim Wonivick Jim Shere Ware Corpurhl Keardrick

Dead Pacer Frank Lockhart Laid In State At Beach Funeral

A two day public mournng period was declared in Daytona Beach for Frank Lockhart, Indianapoljs racing driver who died in a beach crash. His body lies in state, plans exist to send him to Los Angeles for burial, and a half mast on all city flags was requested. The crash details describe the car’s violent impact along the beach, with Lockhart’s injuries confirmed by physicians and mourners present.

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