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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1928

Page

9

Canadian boy captures 200 meter sprint title in Olympian trials

Reports from AMBTBILGAM Aug 4 recount Canadian Percy Williamson seizing the 200 meter crown amid a day of hurdles and field events. American and European rivals contested the sprint and relay finals while Koernig and Tangley sparred for podium spots. Williamson led a strong Canadian showing with notable performances by Williams and Hahn, despite a tangled finish in the 100 meter dash.

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Olympic program chaos in garbled schedule spill

Disjointed text from a historic olympic page cites events like 200 meter rush semifinals finals pole vault and others with numerous misspellings. Mentions US athletes Douglas Lawe Hamm Copeland Mettinnis and Pickard among others and references world records and notable performances amid a chaotic garble of names and measurements.

Deva Alo-Wedler Mardles Pan Wemeger

Americans Fail To Win Any Olympic Track Race Yet

American hopes fade as they fail to win a single event, with stars like Tierney and Weightman facing strong rivals. The report notes multiple reversals, injuries, and weather impacting performances, while USA trails in total medals and points behind other nations as the Olympics continue in Amsterdam.

Alan J. Gould Amsterdam America Unioners Paris Golays Hartlns Serant Olempind WME Motors Rartarti Syracuse Joe Tierney New York A. C Ateriga Eyee Jnl Laughis Lowe Iitone Clas Risater Corch Lawson Jobert- Roh Sen Andoy Henry Leizhian Dye Weightman- Smith Gaby Atkinson Limo Senich United States Collier Allerson Linel ‘Shomron Canada Larminth College Thas Wag Charlie Vadtoy Oller Vrals Tirteain Hk Canenin Finland Germany Demining South Africa

Champion in Looks Too: Robinson Wins 100m Dash in Olympics

Elizabeth Robinson of Chicago sped 100 meters in 12.16 seconds to win the women's Olympic dash at Amsterdam yesterday, proving she combines speed with looks in a standout performance.

Elizabeth Robinson Chicago Amterdam

Sister shines in Olympic 100 meters win

The unnamed sister dominates the Olympic 100 meters meet, winning decisively and earning a place on its track. Her victory prompts praise from family, with mention of Miss Rotingsnn and qualifications for the Pan Am games as the field advances toward the upcoming trials.

Saairiers Renin Ran Tetner Lie Portral Chieces Amnae Dara Stil Wenuears Ranney Sry Inenee Elta Carbesizat California

San Antonio Gridsters Named to All Star U S Squad

Seventeen Texas gridsters from Baylor Trinity Texas A and M and Abilene Christian plus St Marys and Trinity are listed as first selections for the 1927 all star U S team. Enders include backs guards tackles and a quarterback lineup with noted players from Tex Tech and other colleges.

San Antonio U.S Ballas Tex Ava Guiite Texas University Texas A. & My Trinity Iiversity Austin Tosas Techuotagea Abilene Christian

Ambiguous historic league notes with mixed names

Scrambled text lists teams and leagues such as SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION and AMERICAN ASSOCIATION with Memphis Nashville and Chattanooga fragments. No clear event or outcome is readable. items appear as garbled OCR from a sports page with multiple entities and stray numbers.

Loss of Barnabe Ideals and trade confusion outlined

Fragmented account describes Ideals owner Pray and Waen Cubs trading players including Jet-hander and Shires amid misprints and unclear terms. Notes a possible sale of Wale wool and a mistaken Shreveport link, with references to Chicago White Sox exchange and player movements, leaving many details unresolved.

del Pray Waen Cubs Chicago Sos Barante Rawls Moore Woden Barnard Ai Mowe J. O Waee Shreveport

Swede Leading in Pentathlon at Amsterdam Games

Swedish pentathlon team shines as Day 2 events conclude at the Olympic trials in Glyiene Coeapetitian. Notable performances include Lieut. Amtery Newnan and Mare Trig with strong shooting and riding, while others struggle amid a disrupted schedule and unclear standings.

Tocris Aldley Steinening Weill Secomls Amtery Newnan Staton Wehard Veter

Dog Crandall Returns to Pitching Career Respite

Crandall, longtime relief pitcher and wine player, ends 1915 stint and reenters pitching ranks with vague ties to WCU and Tarifie Coast league. He previously left "Ginnie" for St. Tews in Philadelphia amid a federal inquiry, returning later to reorganized teams in urban leagues.

WCU Mga James Cradall Sears Sark Magnity Old Vila Clinmel Suzy Ant Ty Orsanlention Federalane Crandale de Ginnie Wnt St. Tews Philph

Vet Cooper Defeats Youth in Dramatic Bout

In a tense arena last night, Vet Cooper defeated Youth in a bantamweight contest. The clash featured Parmer from Terre Haute and Camptan from Indy, with heavy exchanges and a decisive late flurry securing Cooper’s win. Tammy Varen, a sensational entrant from Vietnam, drew attention with a bold performance, while Vacca and other bantamweights faced tough opposition.

Tos Angelus Ape Parmer

Vermont selects Gardner to coach varsity baseball team

Burlington Vermont William Gardner former major league player with Med Sox and Cleveland will coach the University of Vermont baseball nine for the upcoming season. Gardner, a Vermont native, recently graduated 25 from Vermont High School and comes to the job with professional experience.

Larry Gardner Vermont Burlington William K. Charer Gardner Med Sox Cleveland Cine

Major leaders and league batting standings in Major League Baseball

Fragmented Almanac style notes list leading players and teams across the National and American Leagues. Mentions include Borlrajey Cards, Wallgntey, Penthil Liuwites Matwowits, plus pitching and batting leaders with scattered team names and stats.

Wrens National Leaguies Mornay Uraves Vana Borlrajey Thang Inj Wallgntey Mite Penthil Card Liuwites Mattanete Matwowits Aleavera Wilson Cote Bleden Vance Cuyler Ortha Bontor Uta

Wrestler Tal Tammond Loses Finals in Tight Bout

A. WRESTLER LOSES FINALS Tal Tammond of San Antonio and University of Texas faltered in the final as Kyburg of Savitzerlamd won by fall. Sweden’s Sinestedt claimed a lightweight decision, while controversy swirled over several American defeats and judges' calls amid an audience protest.

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Castro Tigers Win Then Drop Forfeit

Castro Tigers clash with Woodlawn in a league contest that ended with a forfeit after a disputed finish. Kleckenkemper and Manes led the winning efforts on Tuesday while Vetters and Wren supported the effort as the Tigers prepared for a Wednesday game with the Mudhenys and Trague Vres et Itolians.

Castro Tigers Castra Street Tigers Uta Tenamet Vbe Woodlawn Bathers Vetters Wren Tte Neers

Allison Still Competes At Seabright Tournament Invite

Fragmented OCR text describes Allison Still competing at Seabright in early August with mixed results. It mentions players from New York and Austin, a 73 64 score, and multiple matchups against various opponents. The garbled report references intercollegiate games, rivals from Mexico, and other unnamed competitors, highlighting ongoing tourney play and repeated triumphed outcomes.

Alan Verran Sar Kyimines Ricarila Taji Mexico Bieip New Tay Giowsky van Reo

S U S T R I V E N T I S C A R S M E N R A C E B E L G I U M

The clipped text describes rowing races at an Olympic trial with two crews, including American rowers, racing Belgium and other opponents. It mentions schedules, weather impact, and various listed shells, sculls, and Coxed entries with mixed readability and errors.

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