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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1928

Page

4

United States Swim Team Shows Strong Olympic Form

United States swimmers defend a title at the Olympic trials with Weissmuller leading the 100 and 400 meter freestyle events. Takaishi of Japan and others contend as the U S team secures top finishes in relay races and individual sprints.

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Olympic Review Highlights United States Rowing and More

An Olympic review summarizes U S rowing triumphs with Maul Castulo and Charles Meliyane of Philadelphia beating Wrighe and Barst, Ken Myers leading in sculls, and the American four omitting a Coxswain. It notes swimming records by Sobing Weleguiler and others, plus boxing and track results, detailing qualifiers and close finishes for American athletes.

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Claude Davenport Climbs Legacy in Coast Loop

Claude Davenport continues to grow in the Coast League with Mission after his Los Angeles Texas league stint. Dudley Lee recounts a vivid moment where he towered over Johnny Kerr to salute Claude, a sight that underscored Davenport’s ongoing rise in professional baseball.

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Tilden Enters Eastern Net Tourney Delayed By War Swiss fencing edge

William Pilden of Amariena returns from Europa to join the Nuri Cup at the Worcester Tilt, part of the United States Lawn Tennis Confederation events. The Davis Cup team roster includes Davis, Hunter, Toll and others, with professional conduct charges pending against several players. The eastern women's championship chairmanship is contested, and seed lists include Flark, Boutin, Child, and Edith Cross among entrants.

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Bears Win Move to Shreveport in Overtime Victory

The Bears secured a win to advance toward Shreveport after a tense game at home. Dewey Emmels and Inglesards misplays produced unearned runs, but Chapman grounded out to end a ninth inning threat. Oglesby homered, and Davis’s late hits aided a narrow lead before the final out.

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Bear Box Feather Opieany Feome Sunt

Fragmented OCR text mentions Rivlin 4 and 3 in 413 innings and ink pitches. Names appear jumbled with references to Christian, Peres, Caleta, Wlerca, and Talas. Context unclear but suggests a sports score or box score fragment with multiple players and teams.

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Doak Starts Horse Events at Amsterdam Stadium

Report describes opening obstacle dumping events at the Olympic venue in Amsterdam with royal guests Queen Wilhelmina and visiting princes. Major competition heavy with national contenders and a late surge by Japanese teams. Thirteen seconds recorded by a leading athlete. overall field includes eighteen nations.

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Referee to be kept in boxing ring after bout

A report notes that referees will be present in the ring for the next sparring event with judges seen as favorable to a new rising from Creal Feltain and Ch aila. South Africa is referenced in context of authorities and decisions.

Amataur Resins Leo Gaporlie Bilex Eritheiem Creal Feltain Chaila South Africa

Two Helens Reach Maidstone Final In Tennis Showdown

Us players TiAIMISON and Helen Jacob stride into the singles final of a Maidstone invitational tournament. Miss Wills defeats Marjorie Smaogrilt in a decisive 6 2 6 7 }. Anouhs advances after a format change, aided by a certificate from national champion Marjorie Gina.

Helens Maidstone Anouhs Marjorie Gina

Golfer of 17 Junior Champion Ang Chiqa Wins

Ang Chiqa from Chicago wins the 17 year old junior championship, defeating a strong field led by Theo Mullin who previously held the 1923 Western junior title. Mullin parries tough challenges with accurate iron play, while Chiqa Seale captured the elite scores to secure the title in a decisive final.

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Mrs Caleb F Fox Golf Pioneer Dead

Mrs Caleb F Fox, renowned golf pioneer, passed away. She helped win early championships and was among the first group to play in the men’s national championship era. Wife of Philadelphian Phils: delplin Barker, she left a legacy in early golf history.

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Fight results amid confusing OCR transcriptions

The garbled report lists mixed fighter names and clubs, mentioning a bout list and outcomes oddly. It references Chicago and Adelphia with unclear results and multiple misspelled fighter names, providing little verifiable detail.

Pennant Chasees and scattered names across a jumbled schedule

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous team names, places, and individuals from a pennant chase, including Fort Wann, New York, Dallas, and Pittsburgh. The text shows scattered schedules and player surnames such as McGraw, Walsh, Cantwell, and Hargreaves, with many garbled fragments and assorted locations.

Ambiguous MLB Scores Mixed With Erratic Text

Unclear afternoon scoreboard notes show several American League games with distorted team names and garbled phrases. References to New York, Washington, Chicago, Chicago, and Cleveland appear amid broken fragments, hindering a coherent recap of results or standings.

Whitney Sees Big League Debut and Victory

Reported from San Antonio Pinkey Whitney stars for Miladed Xutlunaten as they defeat Die New York Givin. Whitney scores twice, blocks rim shots, and contributes a field goal in the four times. Glania and Haye also supply key moments in the win.

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Free Swimming Lessons Offered at Local YMCA

Promises five week course for youngsters who bring a coupon or have a parent guardian to the boys department at 4 C. Aw 80 Martin Street. No charge, no obligation. Aimed at helping kids, ages vary.

Boys’ Department of Here Martin Street

Envy of His Friends As Katz Receives Star Signings

Charles Katz son of Sid Katz traveled to St. Louis on vacation where Grover Alexander of the Cardinals signed his baseball and the entire St. Louis Browns team signed another.

Charles Katz Sid Katz St. Louis Grover Alexander St. Louis Browns

Youths Meet In Net Final At Cleveland Ang

Ambitious junior players clash in a net final on a Cleveland court. The article highlights star performances from Drewre and Gee, with veterans like Johnson on the sidelines for the first time in five years. News centers on a tense championship match and standout rallies that propelled the title contenders.

Impossible to extract a valid headline from provided text

The fragmentary OCR text appears to reference an uncertain college basketball topic involving USF, DFAF, and Universit of Trans but is garbled. No coherent names, dates, or events can be confirmed for a proper summary.

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