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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1928

Page

6

United States Wins Ninth Olympic Track Crown Amid Wider Field

The United States captured the Olympic track and field team title for the ninth straight time, though Finland and Britain cut into the margin. Tar Barber provided the sole individual U.S. victory as American teams reached record marks in the distance finals and sprint events. Finland and the British Empire challenged U.S. dominance as Paavo Nurmi and other stars faced aging form, with Marathon hero Adlie racing to the title amid a tense showdown.

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American rowers win two regatta events at Vienna meet

Olympic rowing day brings two victories for the United States aboard the Ling club boat against Austria near Vienna. American crews press to avoid a setback as English entries risk a bold Thames challenge in a tense, hard fought race while coaches and managers watch closely.

Sloven Hoellanis Henry Panw Thurke Erema Sail Rorcher Coxewoin Rexatta

Pennant Chasers and Scores Across Weekend Games

Fragmented lines show pennant chase notes with San Antonio, Wieilla Fare, Shrevcourt, and Leeaumiond O Wiensts. Scattered scores include San Antonio 6, 1 and 2 to 0 results, with Worcester-like references and unclear team names.

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Collins Wins Prize at Liberty Club Shoot

Collins wins the prize event at the Liberty Club shoot with J J Thahtxin tying before disqualification. He also captures the reentry match amid a field of named competitors and awards in rifle shooting and track and field notes.

Collins Liberty Club Colina J. J. Thahtxin Colling Seerice Myeirtin Macone Sivhitas Mellin Wis Armmunitian Donald We Wes Agolgle ‘Vorgarweln Thahipen Wen Iy Barrera Martin Theseland Howe Eve L. Baldein TL Martin Waelhinon J.pler Young Israel Gale Bing Nissen Rein Dol Chinidive Balteinah Naihes BO Tread

Houser Dies Heroically While Saving Girl at River

A Louisville area tragedy recounts football coach and instructor Houser who died attempting to rescue a girl from a river. Several bystanders and rescuers, including Kael Ireland and Croxall, fought to save victims but Houser did not survive the drowning.

Houser Grid Girl Mosnalimy Freeldy Jenny Ireland Aleo

Seguin Takes Two Corkers In Uneven Baseball Duel

Seguin trailed early but forged back as Tez and teammates delivered two key hits and two runs. The batter lineup showed strength with 2-4 performance by Seguin and strong pitching at times, while late innings added pressure on the defense.

Seguin Acanin’s Ieem Dahl Segilin

Emanuel Prepares for Walker Contests in San Francisco

Emanuel Arment, San Francisco light heavyweight, travels for training camp with Mickey Walker in Saq Venncineo ahead of an August 27 bout. The session focuses on sharpening technique and conditioning for the expected clash.

Tak Angeles Ang —E— Arment Emanuel San Francisco Lazer Saq Venncineo Tor Hix Mateh Mickey Walker Chan Blon Emanuel Welt Jers Auccerklal Longhran Ughthenys

Untitled baseball notes confuse season RBI standings

The text lists American League batting and driving in runs figures with scattered names and team references. It mentions players such as Ray Mowikis and Rex Fue, plus ambiguous locations and teams like New York and Washington, all in a fragmented commemorative sports recap.

Two Games Scheduled In Pro Basketball Evening

Fragmentary OCR notes list two scheduled games and local names. The readable items mention teams, locations in New York and Washington, and tentative times. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

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MISS NORELIUS BREAKS WORLD RECORD IN PREPARATORY MEET

At ASPSTRILDAAT Aug 6 Miss Norelius of New Sark dominates the swimming events setting a world record in the freestyle distance and leading the American women in a strong display as Josepha Melvin and Athenee American men also post top times.

Noreting Engeiius Sithomore Agathee Josepha Melvin Dirnest Ciamulaie Indus Clus Tho Danier Frrestyle Arto Tange Swelen Whic Andrew Charlton Auxtealth Clarence Crowke Wovetyle Hay Ruddy New York Hecuson Eric Traidemuarder Orinans Ttaflemacher Thomas Iminkenkers Aklavd Cal Staemacher Secamuls Walter Spencenaia Stademacher Fictst Tinelings Sweren Sehuter Avsteing Wiss

Olympic winners list with scattered names and places

A jumbled, OCR like clipping lists various names and locations including references to Olympic winners, teams, and places such as Portland and San Angelo. The fragmentary text mentions meters, relays, and potential event references but contains extensive garbled segments and incomplete identifiers.

Dallas Wins Classic 3-2 Over Bisons

The report notes Dallas edging the Bisons 3-2 in a tightly contested classic. Scattered phrases mention players Hoch Sly and others, but details are garbled. The core outcome is Dallas securing a narrow victory in a high stakes game.

Dallas Bisons

Stahlmann Shuts Out Kears. Keens Suffer 13 Whiffs

Stahlmann blanked Keens with 13 strikeouts in a 5-1 victory. Walter Stallman pitched for Monier Tiakees at Leat ptractifin mand, facing Kerr Winters. Aguilar, Tipty, and Lone contributed key hits while Namur, Stein, and Ween Wallery supported defensively.

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Junior Netters Hit Windy City In Open Meet

In Chicago during August young tennis players compete in a windy city open event. The field features rising juniors from national circuits, with entry lists highlighting multiple hopefuls in the early rounds.

Windy City Eiticagg Mate Varic Oll Epuris

Cats Likely 1D Trade Rumor Halts Winds of Change

A garbled report hints at a one day trade involving the Paner Cats and mentions players and teams such as Wis and Wart Worth. The text references Silbie and Giebler and a struggle in a town setting with unclear details about outcomes or dates.

Giebler Dorsi Tal

Bears Fall in Rough Road Trip to Wichita Falls

A fragmentary game account describes the Bears losing and moving on to Wichita Falls. Scattered names, scores, and actions appear, with pitchers and batters like Teer and Tivlintson mentioned amid a jumble of unclear phrases.

Bears Wichita Falls

Bear Box Amileee Dilohed and Other Names in Obscure Report

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Amileee Dilohed and multiple names including Wiley Herb Mikias, plus a list of individuals with unclear roles. Mentions tibia injury, a medical or fitness context, and a remake to Rileyz Heme with numbers like 5092 and places such as Noroling and Kane.

Amileee Dilohed Hy Fillerer Apvontis Sum Wiley Meyer Bormette Sled Shiva Ena Wite Rileyz Heme Urate Noroling Kane

Western Junior Golf Meet Opens With Promising Youth

Young golfers gather at Clan View for the Western Junior Meet with defending champion from Chicago and top entrants from New York and nearby clubs. Local organizers list Puritan Paul Caundot cruising in preparatory steps as oversupply of entries dominates the scene.

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