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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

16

Americans win at Paris Winter swimming championships

The United States team dominates the Paris meet with George Kojac and Walter Lauffer setting world records in the 50 meter backstroke. Albert Oates of Argentina shocks the 400 meter freestyle, while Zorilla of Argentina wins the 1500 meter event. German women excel in breaststroke events as the US women’s relay team sets an Olympic record.

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American Rowing Aces Shine in Olympic Trials Finals

American oarsmen struggle with strong rivals at Sloten Netherlands in Olympic rowing events. Ken Myers the American singles champion appears in the finals alongside the California eight in a pivotal showdown.

Sloten Holland Ken Myers California

HITLESS BEARS WASTE MORE PITCHING IN TEXAS LEAGUE

The Bears lose the complete three game set to Wichita Balls as pitching fails in a Texas league contest. At Wichita Falls they showed improved pitching, the best since earlier ropvon days, but remain in a losing streak.

Wichita Falls Dallas Bears Wichita

Pennant Chasers and Scores Across Cities

A scrambled list of scores and matchups including San Antonio, Wichita Falls, Fort Worth, Waco, Shreveport, Houston, Philadelphia, Boston and Cincinnati. Names Malone Starinett Teng Wenge Davis Logue Pleinich Taher Taylor appear among the era’s standings. Unclear OCR yields multiple city pairings and inconsistent figures.

Thursany Fan Antonio Oblen Beaumont Wichita Falls Waco Shreveport Houston Fock Worth Wellhestles San Antonio Wallas Fort Worth Waco Shreveport Mouston

Grid Tussle Scheduled for Thanksgiving Day Game

St Mars University of San Antonio and Edward University of Avastin announced a Thanksgiving Day football game to close their schedules. Cartwright, athletic director at St Mars, said signing and approval are in place for a November 20 meeting expected to draw many San Antonio students and top athletes. The Rattlers schedule largely fills out after this match with other dates and future reservations under review.

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Penn Turns Down Lourghan Claims Heavyweight Title

Aug 6. At Thiladelphia a Pennsylvanian athletic official rejected Timmy Loughran's bid to be recognized as the heavyweight work champion in Pennsylvania. The claim was denied by the state athletic authorities citing lack of official sanction and proper procedures.

PENN Loughran Thiladelduta Mission Way Timmy Tloughran Fern Tennsylgania

America Heads Finalists in Four Rowing Events at Olympics

In Sloten Holland the United States secured finalists in four rowing events. American crews led in doubles and fours with coxswain, advancing despite stiff competition from England, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Ireland, and Austria. Final times ranged around two minutes, with key victories noted for the U.S. eight and the American double scull.

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Bruce Barnes to Play Here in Tucson Tennis Meet

Bruce Barnes of Houston, a rising young tennis player, returns from a long tour after an assault left him sidelined. He will join Lasker Ebman and others in a midwestern invitational, with matches starting Thursday at 3 p.m. The article notes Barnes’s past titles and lists several rival players and events across the Western Association circuit.

Bruce Tarnes Houston Reing Youngalers Taras Harnes Araxmraz Cincinned Wray Brown Weetern U Baylor Plogler

American League Delayed Schedule Muddle Noted

American League notes an unsettled schedule with teams Vex Thoeeday Wathington and Pulladelphia listed, games at Henlan and Gale inn gamer scheduled. Clarification from league officials pending on game dates venues and matchups.

Thoeeday Wathington Et Pulladelphia Henlan Gale Inn Gamer

Ward Sparkles In Win Over Traps

Bob Ward leads a high scoring team effort in a midweek victory. Strong performances from A J Middosdr and Isnly Ward highlight the clash as multiple players notch points and assists. The result improves the team’s standing with key contributions from Ward and several supporting scorers.

Bob Ward

Keen Yinnora Daschall Team Targets Hun Day Game

The newly formed Keen Yinnora Daschall squad seeks a Sunday afternoon matchup. Teal may be ready with strong shooting as Ruth Hide Dunder’s ace faces a tough challenge. A contingent of allies awaits a home or away assignment, with a potential reserve date under consideration.

Yinnora Daschall Ruth Hide

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Arthur Pinkis Whiner of Sin Anconig sings to open the ninth tie ring for Philadelphia Nationals against Chicago Cubs Wednesday. The score routed at Qo with Lerinn lofting a long fly to Stephen son. Whitney was off third and scored the winning run, giving the tail- counters their fourth straight defeat. Chicagoans howled as Whitney’s ninth inning hit was the only one he made.

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Bear Box Wichita Fane AMO Benton

Fragmented game notes describe a baseball or similar contest with players Blanton, Riviere, Grimes, Chanmer, and DeRek. Mentions of innings, hits, and pitching actions appear amid garbled OCR phrases and partial team names. Overall details are unclear but indicate a late close with multiple defensive plays and a few scored runs.

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Swimming Lessons Free Public Offer

A compact notice advertises free swimming lessons available to the public. It mentions contact via phone for enrollment and states age eligibility. No specific dates or locations are provided in the readable text.

Public swimming school offered for San Antonio boys

A two week free swim program for San Antonio boys begins August 20 at the Y for youths over nine who have not yet learned to swim. Trained instructors led by Ditch, McCullangn, and Tiraughton will teach water safety and basic strokes in the YMCA pool, with emphasis on preventing drowning.

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Sub Juniors Second Series Game Report

The Broadway Athletic team won the second in a three game set defeating dhre city 14 107 as Lions field manager failed to perform. Spotted by Chubb, the Broadway squad moves to Thursday with Welhinges likely to start against Collins.

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Unclear fragmentary sports update from Alabama era

Fragmentary item mentions Dana Fillagim and a San AntonioTherer linkage with a club. Text is garbled but hints at illness and recovery impacting participation, with references to Alabama and a forthcoming schedule or visit.

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