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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1928

Page

5

Ringside Seats Abolished In New York Show

Promoters push for more ringside seats but Armhert I Fogazy, rival of Tex Richard, unveils plan for a new boxing series at the National League hall park. Grandstand and bleachers to be sealed from 1 to 9 dollars, a new low price record, as Dayton Ughl- Reavyerpicht meets Craddock in the main event.

Armhert I. Fogazy Tex Richard Te Gould Sbottsi Eeries Houle Bichets Field Avegusta National Leamie Hall Park Pledohera Wee Srhsta Dayton Ughl- Reavyerpicht Danas A. Craddock Jersey

Two American Crews Defeated in Olympic Rowing Heat

American rowers suffered two defeats as France dominated the morning races. Dougherty and Gaeta were hampered by a broken stroke, with Gaeta bowing out while Dougherty pressed on. In singles, Wright lost to Canadian Straka by three lengths, and the Harvard four were upset by Byers’ crew. The Harvard crew was eliminated with two losses, while Swiss triumphs and rough conditions marred the pageant throughout.

Holland France Augustus S.gaets Toseah Dougherty Thomas Mack Jr Jengih Ainsk Italy Vonage Dougherty Gaeta Ravenaut Almont Coll Tow Wright Dr Ceuller Straka Marvard Coeleighlis Ilarsard Ralietera Reise Marsal de Wy Tinbbard Feil Uberin Kindelship Cate Collett Bylatyers Leon Teratlig Col

Big Averages Melting Away In Materna Fiona League

The league shows slipping batting averages as multiple stars struggle while leaders like Alexander and Thomas Thustalo compete for top marks. Key players, managers, and teams including Toronin, Merading, Baltimore, and Montreay face injuries, late-season shifts, and mounting pressure as standings and individual totals shift dramatically.

Keen and Monier Teams Play at Lea Street Diamond

Keen and Monier teams will meet at Lea Street diamond in the afternoon. Anyone wanting to visit the game in the morning can obtain permission by phoning Travis 5088.

Keen and Monier A. T. Monier Lea Street Travis

Finland Triumph Sparks Olympic Track Day

Finland leads at Ostend stadium in Amsterdam as Volvo Loubola wins the 2000 meter event with Nurmi second. Americans struggle for points as Sweden and Britain chase ties, while new stars emerge in sprints and relays.

Amsterdam Ave Finland Puove-Nurmi Willie Bitata Nuit United States Ily Sweden Shire Greak Britain Amerten Pcms Unurme Natii Jhon Wiempic Sine Joeu Hitoa Hin New York Nurmi Harry Teva Wemelre Toln Seo Waters Desniln Velar Ritoln Finlaes Nme Tien Mires Tackols Nurmi Bysaris Ove Anderson Hind Arcaticans W. OL Spencer Mel Dalton Bari

Aubrey Devine Quits USC Football Mentor

Aubrey Devine resigns as firstman football coach at the University of Southern California. Howard Jones will act as adviser and provide non-urgent scouting, with Darina’s role unclear. The move marks a shift in USC athletics leadership.

Aubrey Devine Los Angeleh Aubrey Boring Ag University of Southern California Waa Todas Darina Malate Howard Jones Yaratty Rannelly

Coming Home to Face the Music in Davis Cup Controversy

The American Davis cup team and officials including Bil Tilden and Sam H. Collum face questions over Tilden playing in matches against France despite orders declaring him ineligible. The incident draws scrutiny from Chairman J. T. Wear and other team members as they return.

Bil Tilden Sam H.collum J. T. Wear Tilden France Tamiton Ani

Definition of amateur status in tennis and other sports debated

A muddled discussion on what constitutes amateur status in tennis and other sports. The piece cites Bill Tilden, Cotche, Jim Thorpe, Arnold Stultz, Hoff, Costello, Paddock, Browne, and Suzanne Lenglen to illustrate shifting lines between amateur and professional status and questions who qualifies as a professional in modern athletics.

Bill Tilden Litile Staten Lawn Tennis Association America Rouces Horders Ami FIM Shix Ak Gall Ss Trolie Suzanne Lenglen Ian

Broadway Nine Triumphs in Koothale Prague Title Tilt

Broadway Athletics secure JOLY title with a 9 2 win over Spankling Sleery in a decisive Shree Rane lay-off game. Santhipaw Thuckgy Wolfe fueled the offense with a triple, Hildebrand and Young produced key hits, and late scoring bursts sealed the victory.

Broadway Koothale Prague Mon Ay Lions Santhipaw Resash Onne Een Chey Tiss Tilden Gary Hoss Wolfe Wher Seffel Wolfe Urinen

Mermen Qualify in International Trials at Amsterdam

In Amsterdam on August 1, all American swimmers advanced from the simulation trials. Clarence Crabbe finished third in his heat behind Voy Choclon of Australia and Areorg of Sweden. Genie’s time surpassed all other third-place finishers. Austin App of California led the Ubeiret trial, Takebaxe Nolti of Japan placed second, and Thombson of Canily finished third. Glapp dominated the 100 meters, winning by over 30 meters in SL minutes. Rasmond Ruddy of New York placed scram ju Hix in his heat, with Dakaixhi of Japan taking first by 50 meters.

Amsterdam Dhren Oh America Tsco-Airtewimmers Clarence Crabbe Tmonaliu Hae Voy Choclon Australia Aml Areorg Sweden Genie Wis Austin App California War Fires Ubeiret Takebaxe Nolti Japan Thombson Bee Heat Promenne Glapp Tradt St Seeants Rasmond Ruddy New York Scram Ju Hix Dakaixhi

Fight Results Impaired Card From Multiple Cities

Scant readable lines show boxing and wrestling results with many OCR errors. Names and places such as Baltimore Minneapolis Chicago Indianapolis Philadelphia and San Diego appear alongside knockouts and draws. Major bouts include Ray Collins and others with uncertain spellings, plus weather notes about rain in Denver and Oklahoma City.

New M. Brin Ieldie Wagner Philadelphia Maxle Straid Erie Neen Tony Brows Tamestatu N. Yowen Rie Cleveland Ray Collins Warren Youns Jack Bharker Sl. Tennell Mark Morgan Usinls Barner Barenteki Newark Niuabank el Williams Nave Penk Stoningan Trilisan Fan Diego Cal Temong

Bowling clash recalls Elks face tough Temple hurdle

Ten teams vie as San Antonio Elks seek a win to restrain the Reguin Bike and a WeGo tool in a regional league game. Temple’s squad, led by standout performers, aims to upset the Elks while aiming for a high scoring night and a potential league tilt.

Reguin Seal San Antonio Elks Cncal Elks Rames San Antonio Corus Mal Renulo

Giants Battle to Stay in Flag Race

The National League leaders St Pauls Cardinals and second place New York Giants clash as the season tightens. Giants rally to beat Reds in the eighth inning, while Cardinals maintain a commanding lead. Cubs, Dodgers, and Pirates also win to keep pressure on the standings.

Giants Detislon Prmadi Paretas Secley Staiilac New York St. Pauis Cerfinals New York Giants Jobh McGraw Texms Bone Crittes Perentiary Stomding Abows le Riauls Ginge Anethelors St. J.duiy Gaediauts Luc Genaes Norer Thas Wo Minths Cuargin McChaw Birrers Cincinnati Reds Tenok Hogan Seo Freddie Lind Sleam Lo Oulami Cul Dase Naghie Gritz Die Anérls Lenge

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Whitney, the San Antonio sensation, batted fourth in the Philadelphia order. He swung with an ill-timed rhythm and failed to counter Fussell of Wittsbary, leaving two runners on third. The piece notes his poor form and uncertain position in the lineup.

Pinker Whitney San Antonio Fussell Wittsbarth Wes Ife

Kid Boots Triumphs in Feature Fight at Soledad Root Card

The semi professional bout featured Kid Boots as the sole Ratler with a decisive win. Kid Hoots earned a clear decision while Young Force and Kid Trojan fought to a draw. Pro fighers Babe Ariamendi and Dirge Acuna provided a high energy showing.

Kiel Boots Sion Soledad Root Kid Hoots Young Force Kid Trojan Dick Ginre Babe Ariamendi Acuna Tevse Wallling Ranches Cyclone Sanches Kid Tease Young ‘Trevina

They Honor An Umpire Next in New York Aus

A ceremony honors umpire Stark in New York with a testimonial from Phillip Born and friends from the Bronx. Stark, small in stature, is linked with the Yankees during the Isle era, with Bill Donovan notable for his start as an umpire in a Fasten college game on the sand around New York.

New York Aus Jeanne Pillip Born Stark Bronx Despitn Lindom Yankees Wid Bill Donovan Wmpire New Yorks

Barbutis Wit NEEDED BY US Team

Barbutis shines as Lawson Robertson lauds efforts in a chaotic report from Amsterdam. U S Olympic trials feature Barbutis and teammates in 400 meter races with Kragkly facing early barriers and Phillips battling for lanes. The final sees two Americans, two Germans, one Englishman and a Canadian compete amid tense crowd.

Barbutis Wit Lawson Robertson U. S K. FP Inc Amsterdam Aus Darbuti Feebes Kragkly Herbert Barauil Gallon Iy Barbati Germany Algal Tarbuts Goo Secon Rinkel Britain Phil Edwards Canadia Necro G. Mae Harbuli Lin Poeiy Buchner and Winkel Pitt

Veach Leads Batting Rush In Major League Aid Race

Bobby Veach tops the American League in batting average over the past week with a .412 mark for Toledo. The Chicago Chronicle notes Veach batted 82 times, scored six runs, and collected 26 hits while maintaining a strong pace as the season progresses. Other leaders include Bearrict, Graxetard, and Liska, with pitching standout Colello and Mocelert of St. Tard among notable performers.

Chicago American Association Ameriv.ta Jeane Qilehers Colede Nenres Tavisiile Sihe Aire Ciel Aeons Place Veach Nee How Bik Bie Sengun Geoceil Girenir Gseracen Toledo Biening Louisville Bearrict St Pra Auer Milwaiker Crsalti Minneapolis Graxetard Tolerin Comoroski

Coffee Giants Clash With Flyers In Warm-Up Showdown

Coffee Giants face Flyers in a pregame warm-up Sunday morning with players like Sandy Grane and N Cepeda and a lineup including Somacerses and Samyrpi Ab. The afternoon tilt features Tincup and Mars fieda with W Crane and Ceneds in the roster.

Coffee Giants Catice Giants Toa

Boxers Hold Forth at Air Field Monday

Boxing card at Kelly Fields features Tival Stanton Serith opening and Regulan dosing. Main bouts include Ret Godt vs Gene O N Awly and Bralaske vs Tabe Dare with eight total rounds. Other matches list Sack etc in the Tong Star League card and Palestine port notes.

Tival Stanton Serith Regulan Kelly Fields Shew Mimdng Tul Leeni Rimagh Collawers KO Riley Soldier Brew Beulline Gene O'N Awly Bralaske Tabe Dare Tinldwin Ral Manness Ct Tit Waltling McQuade KR. O. Potou Harry Aasrs Ting Hyman Frank Vanes

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