Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1928

Page

4

Tunney Retires From Ring Says He Has Enough Money

Se StoS: New York August 4 Gene Tunney retired from boxing not due to head injury but because he believed he had earned enough money and lost interest. Dr Robert Shea called retirement rumor bunk and said Tunney showed no ill effects and remained healthy. The doctor also noted Tunney has confided in few trusted circles and would consult him if health concerns arose.

Davis J. Walsh New York Gene Tunney O Robert Shea Wner Tuaner Senesin Uhig Hail Necoure Ng Tunner Whitself Gould Shea Tunney Bazan Jlo Sey Hig Sin Jose Drew Evi Tun- Bey

Soldier All Stars Play San Luis in Three Game Set

The Soldier All Stars schedule a three game series against San Luis with gates opening Saturday at 4 o'clock. Two matches follow on Sunday with morning and afternoon starts. The Army lineup features De Mora Tillman Mughee Barnes FWend Young Terrill English Myler and Staler from various fields.

Football stirri ng at Texas U

Aug 4 Tre tm ing pri son for bratball at the University of Texas will open Repl 30. Coach Littlefield expects a strong squad with eight returning players and several freshmen joining the roster. The season features five games in Hustler with a Sept 29 opener against St. Fil Wade University in Austin and clashes with Vanderbilt Dallas, Arkansas Austin, and other opponents through November.

Agstun Tretming University of Texas Ecrartiue Walle Glaze Inrn Athletics Onl Eix Inet Coqoh Sde Littlefield Tiret Rhims Iery Beck Vick Cowley the Sewell Tommy Tughes Chtis Beaty Ill Por Lip “Ant Tose Dusty” Mbvis Bidie ‘Beular Harry Phillips Gordy Jows Tinmie Boyles Steve “Red” Wray Herbert Tignay Nona” Mees Claude Meadows Dexter Shelley Hitsins Gorer Emerson Nick Gatoura Hustler St. Filwade University Austin Schedale Eray Vanderbilt Dallison University of Arkansas At Austin Institute At Yourstort SM. Th Ylor Universite Waco Texas Carside University At Port Worth Anil A M. Colleze Et ‘Ruovin Ua Nor

Fort Sam Triumphs Highlighted By Johnson Victory

Col Wait C. Johnson to be stationed at Fort Sam. The article notes partnerships and finals involving Van Vliet of the Panama Canal Zone in doubles and singles, with Major Mobbs, Captain Christenberry, and Le Hedskin mentioned as competitors.

Wait C. Johnson Sam LN Sonio Athletics Abu Ehertiz Washington Uap C. van Vliette Panama Canal Zone Christenberry New York van Vliet Agaanet Ileul D. le Hedskin For

Toro Lame In Troubled Three Year Old Race

Three year old Toro Lame, winner of the Tutoria and American derbies, pulled up lame at Hawthorne after a six furlong run. Trainers fear injuries may force retirement from racing. Kentucky Derby winner Count may be affected if Toro Lame cannot recover in time.

Toro Lame Chicago Marl Meldean Ray Hawthorne

Heeney Takes Bride Instead of Title in 1930s Upset

SINNING VALLEY Aug. 4 Heenee Heeney the New Zealand heavyweight, who recently defeated Tonnes for the title, married Miss Marian Terelle Dunn of Spring Valley on Thursday night. They left for an unannounced destination after the ceremony, reported by local sources. Heeney, long in the United States, trained under promoter Tex Rickard’s touring circuit and earlier fought for big purses after arriving penniless.

Sinning Valley Tara Heever Chs Sleeney Tyo Tex Rickard Teener Tunney

Reigh Count In Comeback at Saratoga

Reigh Count, a Kentucky Derby winner, made a spirited return at Saratoga Springs, finishing second by a neck in the mile and three sixteenths feature. Trainer notes suggest the three-year-old will improve with more training as owner Fay and trainer Vermilye expressed guarded optimism about his condition and form.

Saratoga Springs N.Y Kentucky Oakes John 1 Drively Ruat Keay Fin Gerard Krigh Cou Clavely Leigh Count Jack Hig

Figures Show Why Cards Are Up In National League

New York reports Rogers Hornsby of Boston atop batters in the NL while Larry Benton of New York leads pitchers. Cardinal players share the scene with strong team showings. Card hits and fielding records highlight busy stats as St Louis gains on rivals with sustained performances and key figures like Wilson and Rucker contributing to offensive runs.

New York Rogers Hornsby Boston Lerry Benton St. Louis Tack Wilson Chicago Mantseronr Blalen Wilson Riki Uyler Hornsby Pawl Waner Loxley Miegan Yoen Theeller Waller Ninmus Ares Trane Pitteburgh Hottomles Sislandstrang New York Isowthic Louiv Verman Brooklyn The Thoetiger Dr. Louie Tnough Wilson Maanager Homerun Bitting Finn Boxtomtey St. Launs Plannid Stamsny Taylor Douthit Candinals Benten Burter Hentan Eb Larcny Cincinnati Tiihia Lext Pilar Rl Uarieigh Grimes Sumaburgh Sealex

Murderers Row Gets Tougher Despite Losses

The report notes the Yankees struggle as Murderers Row diminishes power, with recent losses and weaker hitting. It highlights key players Wille Miller Taggins and Blainch, and mentions defensive errors and a decline in team averages across the week.

Chmcagh Yankees Seema No Sid Doughog Wille Miler Tlagginw Blainch Thes Kurth

Steno and rail chief attend golf championship

A stenographer and a railroad official observed a golf tournament at Cobb's Creek. Phil Oyen of Cleveland and Carl Wantz of Pittsburgh led a field that included Earl McAleer and Kendall Morriseau as final matches shaped. Judge MacNeille ordered reinstatement of disqualified golfers Trubert Ball and Elmer Stout, who then withdrew to avoid delaying the championship.

Phidadelduta Carl Want Fra Pittsburgh koNler Phil Oyen Cleveland Godb Loup Kendall Morrizount St Joseph Ogden Nichols D'Ountrin Mnemin New York Lyanes Eran Dugas Montebello Cal Philadelba Ansys Awa Migra Gollers Cobb's Creek

Allison Giv es Out Defaultes: Final Tennis Meet

An election of misread, garbled text describes a long endurance tennis final on a sunny day, mentioning opponents such as Omateh and a lengthy two hour forty minute match. It references several players, teams, and leaders, including Jersey City, Philadelphia, New York, and St Louis, with scattered statistics and standings.

Texas Box Scores From Ragged OCR Summary

Boxing style box score fragment lists players and actions with numerous OCR errors. Names such as Menuine Wathers Frasier and Walker appear among many misreadings. The passage records hits, runs, and outs across innings, with officials and errant spellings. It resembles a late era box score with multiple players and substitutions noted by abbreviations.

Bruins Lose Wary Battle in Tentative Showdown

Fort Worth edged the Bruins 1 to 0 as offenses cooled and pitching dominated. Mears again sparked the visitors with timely hits though their attack stalled early. Worth Worth and Kin contributed runners but could not cross the plate.

Kote Divieton Panthers Wiehly Phila Bale Rune Riviere Feu Bath Mienne Ris Aml Gulisan Abe Laseman Mort Worth Chaenen Cobb Fort Worth

Bear Box Fans and Local Picks Stirting in Dragon Descriptions

A garbled OCR from a historical page lists a jumble of names, places, and prices with scattered references to yields, discounts, and events. Key entities appear as Be ar Box, Gitewn, Wachtela, Lance, Alf Mylera, Yel, and Johnenn Brewitt amid stray terms like 4% off and Innings.

Coud Nagneny Mevern Newtul Wachtela Lance Alf Mylera Tionositz Chapman Donshue Mane Kite Walwand Cox Town Injman Peviverne Teen Remilehac Buviverns Chalen Hare Phinney Pases Am Halle Salvada Johnenn Brewitt Hy Pima Ben Shwann Tite Tung Apa Teflon Weers Than Mes Uim Pires Pannabiy &Nl Countryman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Olire Cote Big Boy Bie Roy Lers Go Ned Acc Come On Bie Boy Gines Lyk Rumors Soldier San Luis Texas U Johnson Fort Sam Bowtinas Aske Allanta Heeney Pennant Chasers Texas League National League Ginetanau VO Tistiarinas Fugue Cinlkiy Menten Walkers Ard Degas Tozer Fy Patel Aea Tauriber Lisreieaves Ife Arivessant Millera, Schuil Washus Pihomaa Clvady Luilaurethta Bush Ant Pethince Haute Udlee Seneth Latas Tayate Sevesey Cazelenzle Temes Fevhoxnil Cnioe Gray and Sopany Wor Fost Pew U Aren Antonin Sani Lievelane Shreveport Fort Worl Biston Destoy Bea Antonis Beacmen Shrewspere York Lenis Falla Clerind Houston Privade Pria Fat Worth Leoantinio Cearg Sheena Leirerier Teates Paiuiryh Phaeaipala Incinneit Ar Catag FT. Worth San Antonio “Bears San Antonio Saiuetay Ile “Carle Ciebets Coo Pullman Hetarning Teave Fi Crotkalt Ony Offtiol Navarho REIGH Golm Allison Har Nally Joby van Wax Poluta Hia Guslin al Kitamons Philadelphia Extin Siminong Chiladelphia Foxx Apek Cine George Vingrim Helog Nlekeit Geinta Tn Phiadelphia Waste Tram St. Lonia UhBadelphis Atomn Hanes Mont Indivitial Svrathun Assoctation Eprinet Fare Armin Askanes Rae Doziin Texas Lindsey Watking Erbesen Pat Menuine Wathers Tatu Oxierby Moreatind Jon Wand Miter Waleinn Iewan Gloglurdl Forlolen Joinaets Wits Ning Lindeey Frasier Tand Nmnan Corkvton Wadlward Dand Nane Wlaniog Cintas Joring ‘Meher Frasiers Dindaey Ly Ty Framer Capleton Nevwman Dbs Hennes Houston AD Ti. U E. Itnek Raitiman Peel Elle Aa Donnard Wainer Faris ‘ ' Reese Oxeleran Waiuvarik Ao Vanner Treveree Atha Smalley, Mann Flemer Spudders Waca A. Ey Kapow Shy Seeds Moore Artley Winnie Weathy Wass Gyennon Beaumont Anata Heaamons Ao Petrie Abro Achilebnery Odin Sane Dahiawon Jonnen Whelan Kheaveport Ati Bad Watwood Teaeesd Kittuts Rue Beaumant Bruins Loe Gling Twad Sen Antonios Ansepeel Port Worth Canh Newton Pooeettree Wachtel
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication