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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1928

Page

5

Double Bill at Bears Grounds in Saturday League Games

The Bears Grounds double header hosts Utilities vs St Cecilia’s and Karothin Slaps vs Indueleial Jeanne. Lineups list players from Utilities Jarerhl Herrita Walle Trimble Veltinnn Nurkbard Sites Joven and Barotkin Sanders Hay Briders Gourley Wik Tera Petguenit Fikes Quintanilla Brotherman Teipkaminity Mooney Dresch Antonia Bernal Davis Fate Meluzin Rally Hill and StoCarry with Alexander on mound.

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Veach Pushes For Hit Lead In Bowling Club Race

The article tracks Veach pushing for the lead in the batting race across the Amiechcan league standings, with Searrile and Robby close behind. It lists weekly totals, leaders in teams and individual stats, and notes Beaprri’s approach to a long stay in his home park. Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Toledo feature among top cities and players.

Chicago Clare Bobby Toleio Ching Searrile St. Pruly Sicking Lowisgile Orsali Afmneapolis Searrile Palund Beaprii Tong Robby Toledo Schrrith Lawisyi Tee Ali Judapoli Anilianapolia Minnéapilis Liaka Triianapolia Elving Iin Adile Liskz Aseanmi Minneapilix Hansak City Minnemantiz Indianapolis Gore Martha Minniapolis Haney Tudinnepotx Matthews Morris Minneapolis St- Paul

Boats Smash Two Records At Long Beach

At Long Beach on August 11 the hydroplane races set two unofficial workday records. Fred Thomason of Los Angeles piloted the Baby Tarpon to an average speed near 60 miles per hour along a mile course, while the Missie Francexon from Houston led the displacement class with a 63.49 mile per hour mark. Three heats faced headwinds as boats competed for the top speeds and fanfare of the fete.

Califors Franceuxon Houston Tessas

Four Teams Lead City Senior Amateur Baseball Series

Four teams start the city senior amateur baseball series at League Park Saturday afternoon. Managers shown left to right are Hart McCormick St. Cecilia's champions of the Parish league Ben E Red Balls San Antonio Air Depot Saturday league Riley Harris Public Service company City league L H Jackson Karotkin Stars Industrial league McCormick opposes Ralls Riley matches wits with Jackson.

League Park Saturay San Antonio Air Depot Riley Harris Public Service Company L. H. Jackson Karotkin Stars McCormick Ralls Riley Wits Jackson

Americans and Britons Duel on Track at Innsmere

Americans and Britons clash in a multi event track meet described as a British Empire versus United States duel. The program features eight events with team scoring, including the 400 yard relay and mile events. The American team accumulates victories in relay and shot put with several world record setters and notable performances by athletes from both nations.

Meriang Ainstere British Empire United States Comnislet Ofjsie Fipi Pal Eutyants Jaha Notheing Uye Miervlays Phms South Africa Cavan Blic Britain U.S Frank Wykett Jiamay Quinn Itenes Cinaining Hetry Dhustell Cannlng Smereiea George Baird Ceylor Joy Marbut Cer Milacles Tee Cub Spencer Wile Non Canada Minkel Ferghe Wood Ball Daindy Gritoin Iick Cation Lee Laima Nid Mobingos Sind Lloyd Ladi Ted Wray Gyeil Lilia Ake Braydro Doherty Conan Klar Vestai White Ausieativ Galdova Tawe Faglyn

Monier Plumbers To Comfort A J Moder PlumBorn Event

Monier Plumbers plan a Sunday visit to Canifore for a local afternoon ball game. Names Mou Agee Kiserner and Laneball are noted in announcements with unclear details.

J Barleycorn Beats Gene Heeney In weigh-in controversy

The article reports on boxing promoter disputes over weight and training errors before a major match. It cites John Mortimer and others in the Heney camp, noting Heeney weighed 23 12 pounds at a weigh-in and faced skepticism about his conditioning. It details training mistakes and a late-race effort to justify the weight.

Davis N.S New York Ang Officigt Ture Ness John Mortinter Ileeney Letoro Keeney

Tunney Seeks Privacy Amid Public Statement

A convoluted statement from Tunney requests to be left alone, urging responsible press coverage. He notes misinterpretations and criticizes overly invasive publicity while acknowledging opponents of photos and public exposure. The missive discusses anticipated public interest and the need for privacy in the face of media scrutiny.

Tunney Iitmasion Ucr

Cancel Sunday Boat Regatta at San Antonio Club

The San Antonio Boat Club canceled Sunday races at Merlin’s Inlet and rededicated effort to hold the Intercity Regatta from Aug 25 to 28. Clubs from Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi, Selvin, and Maryen remain hopeful for a successful event amid logistics and travel challenges.

San Antonio

Sunshine Specials Meet Post Laundry Weekend Game

Sunshine Specials and Post Laundry scheduled a daytime matchup this Sunday afternoon at Fort Sam Houston. Rosters list Manny and Taundry as key players, with Speers and Bean expected to start. Arrangements for travel and tickets can be arranged through Post Laundry at Fort Sam Houston.

Sunshine Manny Kuebue Fort Sam Touston

Amateurs Box On Two Cards In South San Antonio

Amateur boxing night at South San Antonio shops features multiple bouts with Lamb, Young, Cyclone Turis, Bari Wright, Kid Atlantis, and others. Wins and knockouts include Lam over Will, Felis via technical KO, and Franklin Tosor over Bobby Tames. several draws and disputed rounds marked the card.

Fehl Davn Lam Kel Ant Will Trers Young Cyclone Turis Bariwright Uni Kid Atlanis Foir-Toune Kid Lernanies Baling Savehes Aris Tea Wildewan Dee Vision Warren Wiggins Barmoul Felis Wayne Collins Mals San Antonio Baby Hayes Kid Glicford Nus Cearse Nanett Normoxle Roy Adkins Prank Tosor Bobby Tames Wid McQuale Newsdor Boses Grolf GoltJor Crittell Maxe Delaney Pill Mauntis Joe Mee Larnin Paul Watkins

Young tennis stars battle for junior titles in Cuicaga

Readable text traces a junior tennis championship with players from California New York and Texas. It notes Jay Wotwein Meith Giedint Walter Pheagne and others as competitors in singles while Frank Parker and Morty Paymire appear in doubles. Final results indicate Marty Jong and Cost Tettington defeated Parker and Coldwell Strvasell 8-0, 6-? for doubles crown.

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Trudy Ederle to Swim in Marathon Race

Toronto report states Gertrude Ederle, famed first woman to swim the English Channel, will compete in a women’s marathon event. The Canadian council invites entrants for a second marathon on September 3, with five telegraph entries already announced.

Trudy Ederle Toronto Gal Gertruda Emigier Ceanel Linvile

Leading Major Clubs Back in Stride

A garbled but sports centered report notes the Cardinals closing in on the New York Giants in the National League as seven weeks remain in the season. It mentions the Pirates defeating the Giants 2 to 1 in a pitchers’ duel and the Yankees and Athletics race in the American League with other key performances by players like Fussell and Quinn.

Yankees Mick Cardinals New York Giants Merclare Fiie Melechitie Pittsburgu Dowsing Pirates Briweok Erin Clarence Mitchell Mud the Graingater Fred Fussell Fussell Ashe Duthit Prisehs Gronthsuy Brickell Ingo Fissel Giants Frederw Ginsetrom William Wit Fhit Torry Dagsy Yasuo Vancy Fried Gover Homer Jack Quinn Tui Quinn Bell Senators Iy Macken Gaston Rochary Furis Seine J van Gilder Detroit Washington Cleveland Ie Indiang Ted Og Thuraias Courbie Tiankenship Ved Leos Deltoncourt

Bowling Elms TonDIY League Upsets Rivalry Night

Fragmented OCR text shows a midcentury bowling league with teams such as Welwe, Malus, Flan, and Brenton Jellies. Scores, players, and venues are garbled, but references to Delaware Punch, Almanac Belex, and Patterson suggest a chaotic club-night summary with multiple matches and high-scoring frames.

Malus Drickmen Flan Winers Wreo Roves Weber Irsch Wees Sterk Wit Far Haniud Crnenin Ac ives @ Studer Goat Bel Jack Macen Cakiwell Suider Tes Ata Brenton Taras Kurla Court Uw Jeiles Wit & Fasth Montealu Haun Witly Enuto Grover Collins Danis

Macarthur Responds to High Living Charge

General Douglas MacArthur defends himself against accusations of high living as he arrives with the American team. He asserts responsibilities fall on organizers and that athletes had special allowances prepared by officials accompanying them. The American Association is traveling to St Paul, Milwaukee, and Kansas City for events.

Duterensiones News Sertice Noosevelt Con. Simplas Macaethir Miller Koosceelk Coult Mloteinns

Joe Rabbitt Runs Base Thefts to 37

In a puzzling report from the International Jongue, Joe Rabbitt faced setbacks as Voronto defeated them 3F sacks. The match featured unusual plays and unsettled moments during Wednesday games, leaving readers seeking clearer stats and outcomes.

Joe Rabbitt

Nel Stones Tackle Ormsby Nine Sunday

The Nel Stone nine to wear the Herishy Chevrole crew of 9 10 Sunday morning at Han Park Hiamant Nenee Manny. Sport bal varia with Ibe macuid fae the Stonemen in the harness. TACIFIN CNAST TRAGGE Los Angeles. bi Tindymad. 1 Mirione 9, Baa Francisco 8 Baccamente In Toriand 1 Osklond Vi Reattle 7.

NEL Ormsby Nel Stone Han Park Tacifin Cnast Tragge Los Angeles Francisco Toriand

Olympic Fight Fans Riot Over Boxing Judgments

The article describes uproar at the Olympic boxing arena as American boxers face disputed decisions. American bantamweight Samuel Dalry and other U S competitors trigger protests, boos, and crowd disturbances, with judges ruling in favor of non American opponents. Spectators vocally challenge outcomes, and officials intervene to restore order as tensions flare across multiple bouts.

Berkeley Bell and Mangin in finals at New Jersey grass

The finals of the Meailow club tournament feature Berkeley Bell of Austin and Mangin Jeter of Dewark. Bell and Mangin clash on grass, with both players bringing strong serve and volley games. The outcome hinges on surface suitability and form from earlier rounds as Dunlap and others watch closely.

Southampion Arg Moebeler Bell Austin Vex Gregory Mazin Dewark Ceet Nnnunl Sanitation Jennia Mangin Jeter Estlera Dell Runnepoy Julius Seligsen Iask Bioxn New Jersey Mangig Bell DGEG Mungin John Does California California Ing Ubu Firotalge Simen Wood West Side B. Hawkes Soan Jack Wright Cin Ayer Herberk Dowwen New York George Kinz Mangin Ana Texsa Tilen Tunter LaCosseat Fawkes Llerdan George Lott John Dieg Dorg

Promoter Fite Promises Sharkey Charles Bout August 9

Lansing reports Promoter Fite claims telegraphed deals with Sharkey and Charles for a August 9 bout in Detroit while Fitzsimmons shows signed contracts. Olympia manager Dunn faces criticism from Boxing Commissioner Rigzer over alleged favoritism and misfiring contracts at the venue. Commission backs signing only upon binding contracts.

Lansing Mich Nek Sharker Pierre Detroit Poyd Fite Pavons Prifas Ub Avies Imate Athletic Daar Ourol Olympia Sharkey Charles Fitesimmons Fitzsimmons Noyin Field Board of Control Dick” Dunn Mana The Thomas W. Rigzer Sith Jack Tempsey Siamone Bigtees Charles Baly

Gene Sarazen Denies Argentina Pro Job

Gene Sarazen denies offer to become golf professional at a new country club in Guenna. The report notes he declined the position after discussions, indicating he would continue his existing status in the sport.

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