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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

18

Young golf stars fall in Western Junior Championship

In Chicago on August 1, the Western Junior Championship narrowed the field as many favorites were eliminated. Notable players include Pat Ennis of Chicago and Som Contes of Kankakee, Ill., who failed to advance. Bracket play continued with rivalries shaping the final rounds through the day and into tomorrow.

Chicago Junior Gall Charnjintis Gienview Toda Alberis Fredania N.Y Pat Ennis Runversgs Inst Chicaga Freddy Fyou Pontiso Funmeroy Wetler Galt Younrster Folloy Som Contes Kunkaker Ill Dick Martin Chicazo Conley Dezg Ark Coline South Bend Ind Gibson Dunlap Mullen Carmen Taroon Rex Hien Jackson Mic Deb Stewart Bakes Bob Grove Joshua D'Hepnsila Jack’ Brewer Philadelphia Ha Va Guisted Lyon Aid Jack Couch Jack Lanlesty Onis Alex Carrick Toronto Crowe D'Esposite Stewart Dreper Acy

Seeded Players Struggle in Municipal Tennis Tourney

In Cleveland top seeds falter as eight players miss matches in the national public parks tournament. Defending champion Drewes of St. Louis was to meet Mitchell of Washington, while Lawes beat Amsterdam in straight sets and Mitchell endured three hours to oust Meyer. Other matchups featured Bester, Setmner, and Considine among entries.

Cleveland Tair Municipal Lenois Ethies Ed Drewes St. Louis Ohe Lienniroa L Mitchell Washington Lawes Gus Amesterdam Philadelphia Mitchell Milford Meyer Bester Stoclen Loa Abgelessinr Louis Setmnefer Hultalo Warne Fulles Clever Robert Considine

Charles Von Porat Fights in Chicago Tonight

VON PORAT CHARLES FIGHTS IN CHICAGO August 1 UPI reports two leading foreign contenders square off in a 16 round light heavyweight bout. Belgium’s Pierre Gharles challenges American-based Von Porat in a bout that could decide the division, with Norwegain Berkon Hansen and Cleveland’s Field Egbert also featured in a six round windup.

Chicago UPI Will Sous Hep Olle Vor Porot Pierre Gharles Belgium Ang

Teagus Dorsey City Rochester Match Report

A fragmented score note cites Teagus Dorsey City Rochester with a 1-1 tie against Toronto and mentions players Dutta and Keverke. The text is partial and unclear but indicates a sports scoreboard style entry with multiple names and a venue in Rochester.

Tsthinatiosal Teagus Dorsey City Dutta Treading Rochester Toronto Keverke Ballmere Monaca

New York Welterweight to Fight Pete August in October

Sergeant Sansay Baker a New York welterweight and Mitchell field soldier will travel to Fort Sam Houston auditorium in October to face Pete August. Baker has logged over 400 hours of flight time reflecting his military service and boxing schedule.

Sansay Baker New York Pete August Fort Sam Houston Auditorium Baker

McGraw Faces Rough Going As Giants Struggle On

McGraw leads a dented Giants pack amid a western invasion tallying thirteen victories in four defeats. The article notes McGraw’s late-season push, calls for stronger pitching, and the team’s effort to reform as Cardinals falter and rivals press. Ray Kremer shines for the Pirates in Brooklyn as Phillies extend their streak, while Yankees and Athletics travel or play exhibitions.

Mr. McGraw Cardinals John Mcshaw Dora Lraves McGraw Alior Sessay Willy Ray Kremer Burenneers Brooklyn Braves Phils Delphia Vincent McCycthy Chicago Cubs Phillien Mr. McCariders Saint Phillies Baker Basa sArtie Nekf Absord Blome Reds Tiraves Boston Yeaterdes Art Delaver Bob Smuth Ileda Helpleex Draplie

Bowling action heats up as DePenta's All Blue triumphs

Frank DePenta leads All Blue to victory with strong performance and scoring support from Fred Ant and others. Bevan and Bayhrougn clubs show competitive play in a high tension match, while other league results shape standings and drive toward the next round.

Fred Ant

Bell at Peak with Hawkes in tennis tourney

In the UPI dispatch from Aug 9 the Bell and Hawkes match highlights a Davis Cup context with Australian team members Hopman and Davis Cup players from Philadelphia and New York. The report notes Bell losing the first set to Hawkes then winning the next two with a deceptive stroke. It mentions other players such as Olhausen, Evans, Onda, Gilgin, and Ponce Neifeon in singles and doubles, with references to venues like Forest Hills and connections to American players Faith Grass and Mary May.

Soulmuamplon UPI Berkeles Voll Yanny Crras Lenwis Etar Fas Boon Syark- Tingi Ensinea Elinunsi Muafeh Crim Pfawken Lian Davis Nessay Mendow Bell Hnokes Burlanr Enver H. O. Hopman Front Ilefrat J. Olhausen Philadelphia Napainh Secone Oliausen Seares Bidnes ‘Wood Forest Hills Weller I. Evans New York Sneakory Onda Sopanelim Omnwel Gilgin Shindelghin Paw Keng Cordon Tloiz Beales Dixon Victor’ Ponce Nefeon Mizito Ted Ruewell Milania Gawor Mervin Payéridire Rohachisher Satinn Tunils Mne America

Texan among net survivors at Western senior tennis

Chicago August 9 Carl Detwison of Youngstown Ohio led a field of favorites in the Western senior tennis singles championship. Bennison defeated William Jacobs after two hours to reach the quarterfinals. California, New Jersey, Chicago also fielded contenders. Mestre, a national boy champion, advanced to the semifinals by beating Harry Jens. Double matches were interrupted by rain and rescheduled.

Chicago Carl Detwison Southlel Youngstown Ohio Western Sunior Tunis Bennison Sester William Jacobs Halticore Baue West Dennison California New Jersey Mestre Harry Jens Ten Lichenstein Omiimore Frauke Walker Milwaukee Aunt Doe Brally Austin Tex Rauxce

Special Rail Trip for SMU and Army Football Fans

The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway organizes an all-Pellman special from Dallas to New York for the SMU Mustangs versus Army at West Point. Train leaves Dallas in the afternoon, offers full meals and sleeping accommodations, with hotel rates in New York and a New York to West Point round trip option. Prices vary by Pullman and accommodations.

Reilroad Dollas New York Northern Methodial University Mustangs U. R. aArmy West Point Dallas Teha I Ine Vanderbilt Hotel

Coffee Nine Drills For Sunday's Game At Park

Sunday action looms as the Coffee Nine drills, facing Mastin Tanen Supply, with Giants and J Cottet Giants listed among the teams at Canenpeion Park Gell No. 2. The lineup mirrors past squads, citing Home Ice Cream and Viet Borilay with Trotter in the mix as the season advances.

J. Cottet Giants

Hungarians win sabre fencing in Amsterdam event

Hungarian sabre fencers took top honors in Amsterdam as the Bahre team fencing crowned Olimping champions with Italy second, Palani third, and Germany fourth. The United States failed to send its final round.

Amsterdam Ibucupy Bahre Italy Zecond Palani Germany United States

Marathon golf at night sparks record chase in Fort Worth

Oscar-ole golfer Clarence Fincher set a dawn to night pace at a municipal course, playing 80 holes in 14 hours and 6 minutes. Morris and Pettit also claimed long hole counts, while spectators debated true marathon golf records and timing in the Watts era.

Kort Worth Golfiton lMress Oscar-olil Clarence Sk Ly Fincher Aleteh Warlly Thille Bed Younz Fincher Xoueling Marathon Mons & Citzon Marily Bolt Cele Bonour Ty Son Moreis Tra Wilue Park San Antonio Denver Pettit Sioux Chy Fort Worth

Boxing Roundup From Global Rings

In Melbourne Australia Joe Marcus defeats Calo States in a knockout. Slaney England sees Nosten-Dick lose to Finne gan from Thoslon. Johnny Tailjek loses to Pritaleipna in York. Joe Sekyra wins over Jamee J. Dradovk in Teeney Gilg. Sack McKenne stops Joe Kink in Mon real. Ole Anderson draws with Paul Dare in Terre Haute. Dabe Keller beats Jimmy McDeemed in Toledo. Johnny Mua defeats Joe Delaney in Darton.

Melbourne Auetralia Joe Marcus Calo Slaney England Nosten Ilanesbor Finnegan Thoslon Johnny Tailjek Pritaleipna York Joe Sekyra Darlon Jamee J. Dradovk Teeney Gilg Innanapolis Sack McKenne Monreal Joe Kink Syracuse Paul Dare San Francisco Ole Anderson Terre Haute Indy Drew Duston Dabe Keller Toledo Jimmy McDeemed Terre Mantle Darton Ohlo Johnnay Mua Xeranton Joe Delaney Dayton

Skeet Finchers Remarkable 3-Hole Golf Trek Stuns Fort Worth

Skeet Finchers grueling golf trek drew a large Fort Worth crowd as he completed 12 holes with a remarkable average of 43 strokes per hole. The feat, aided by a support gallery of 100 spectators and backed by the Fort Worth Association of Commerce, earned him a prize and promises from local merchants and individuals for rewards.

Sonny Fellows Linn Fort Worth

Amateur star defeats pros in Tong Island open golf

George Veigh of North Hills club won the Tong Island open golf championship at Saushiey Country veld with a 208 for 72 holes. Willie Klein, former Washington player, finished three strokes ahead of the field with 200, Al Cluel with 207.

NEW Xone George Veigh North Hills Club Washington Willie Klein Wheatley Villa Pro Secorad al Cluel Ae Baracen Preach Meadow

Danish Yacht Wins Honors in Olympics

A Danish crew aboard a six meter yacht claimed the Olympic championship with a 28 minute 40 second run under way in Denmark. The Normba of Norans finished second with The Tudh VE oof Fithorla third. The Erleda of the United Staura Hith placed fourth while the Tagegeth, Sreinns and Frieda’s Time followed in the field. The Gailed Staten did not compete.

Ammerdalg Yenmark Normba Norans Tudh Fithorla Uhu Welsiam Erleda United Staura Hith Tagegeth Sreinns Frieda

Western league baseball prospects amid sale talks

Fragmented report says Western League teams including Amaritte Omaha and Tulsa faced upheaval as owners discuss sale of league assets. Negotiations center on major stake changes with potential new leadership and a possible reorganization of teams and schedules. An estimated investment of about 60,000 dollars is mentioned amid varying reports.

Omatey Aiaclli Leugue Leake Joyeph Falk Gavidal Amaritte Oinaha Twelte Wtehtu Alegawie Cain Tenaiin Aime Cine Max Cher Huvet Ornala

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