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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1928
Page
7
Giants pound St Louis as McGraw’s men stop Cardinal rally. McGraw’s lineup mashes three runs and Perez, Wilson pace St Louis. Cardinals tumble to four runs in loss. Yankees beat Athletics 4 2 as Pennock holds and Whitehill stars for Detroit sweep.
Sunshine Specials defeated Laundrymen in a two race win with names like Buna Aneloea Mint Ael and Me Keebler noted. The uneven recap mentions several participants and results across heats, including Koetter, Henere, and Runahon Hassles, with a focus on early Indore style performance and close finishes.
Unclear OCR fragment describes financial matters and divided positions on a double bill. Mentions San Antonin, Tareala, and Dilek Warn among uncertain names. Several garbled phrases obscure dates, amounts, and actions. provided text lacks coherent events or outcomes.
The article details a chaotic event involving Martin Linen Supple and a series of unclear names and actions. It notes seven hirings for a vocational event and mentions multiple people, places, and phases of the program, with vague ties to supply workers and an exhibition.
Veteran scout Jon Devine, famed figure with the Pittsburgh Pirates, laments a shortage of young catchers in the minors and calls for more timely development. He says veterans hold onto catching roles while teams need fresh talent and questions whether current paths will yield new star receivers for the big leagues.
San Antonio youths form a first-year rowing crew aiming for top results after a local meeting at Lone Line State and Mai Avene High. Coaches note tentative progress as several names are mentioned with unclear spellings amid a disrupted text.
Ting Bechbampre Jr. will play shortstop for the Hears i the rae ton nf LS Ting Finsitaiier 8x, ys xO. Nie new rocrdil wae "sinhe cu" Sundae motling, veh de ace thority for the faet rat te fae fine hands for way iffietitor.
Hammon ds victory in Geneva match features Annsnela Bin Antonio Welling star, famed for a bold win over Mamie Grlir. Event described with vivid commentary, amid a chaotic display culminating in a dramatic finish and expected verdict by the governing body.
Shires will join Chicago in a high profile roster move as the season nears its end. The report notes managerial changes and a shift affecting several players including Whit Sox and Baytown, with a reported price of 150. The article details reactions to the move and lists multiple team matchups and standings.
A chaotic blaze endangered the Derby winner as flames threatened the Kentucky Derby scene. Watchmen and dogs barked, a guard and stable staff evacuated the horses, including Reigh Count, Nellie Stowe, and others, with no injuries reported.
A garbled report from a baseball event details Fripitros Trangelicat Dropernsoy and Aine Pigets squads meeting at Udiwep Clon Park. Highlights mention Beadie Winsmwister’s late rally, Taurie Wollstrnmer and Frank Lywel among batting standouts, and relief pitching by Tipe Bhawe. Weathered play features include hits, runs, and pitchers Oakley and Walker in a high-scoring clash with mixed legible excerpts emphasizing key players and outcomes.
In a Sunday event the city municipal court hosts a public exhibition featuring the Tesians and scholars. The exhibition showcases local legal and academic activities with a focus on community involvement and civic pride.
The report describes a chaotic bowling event with scattered names and scores. Athletes and teams including Cantaniti and Hinton Bowtleg are mentioned along with several players and officials, though much text is garbled. Final scores hint at a 69 to 89 range with various shot counts and lineups.
Herbert dogs triumph at the San Antonio Racing Club afternoon program with multiple wins. Verbert’s entries, including Black Button, take victory in the marquee event while Fawn Auris defeats Silver’s horse, and other sprints show lively betting and crowd interest as racers debut in this new sport.
Skeet competition shows higher scores with several top shooters delivering strong rounds. Notable totals include Hughes 77 and Hates 80, while Dury posts 6 rt 8. Other listed marks include Goodman 1 2511 and Prusson 16 with Hyon 7, reflecting a tight field and mixed performances.
Talcott defeats rifle club rivals at the Vibert range in a Sunday noon shoot. Results list Grissen, Beekman, and Young among top scorers as participants vie for selection for Camp Vere later this month.
The Aztecs extend their winning streak to eleven with a win over Chapultepec. Indians pitcher yields five runs scattered as Castillo on the mound for the Stars suffers eleven hits and five runs. Ramirez pitches well at short, and the inning by inning box shows the Astros game action.
Imungry service advertises affordable laundry at 150 per pound for housewives. Puritan Laundry invites customers to call 986-347 for dry cleaning and garment care at 41 South Flores Street.
The report notes Roth winning the Alamos Golf Meet with Moth as runner up in the second leg, securing the Country Club Governors Trophy. Chavez claims the finals, while other results mention Capt T. Gnoilcieh and Quilty/Cow in the early rounds ahead of a west Satopia start.
A chaotic boxing card ends in tragedy when referee bans Pancho Bout after a controversial call. The event features Franky Joes, Mike Letrall, Kid Gil, Wir Gimbleave, Bil lig Have, and Old Man vow among others, with bouts arranged around August 2 and live from Wart Cink arena.
Bell begins strong in a straight set as Yonkers faces setback. Chicks and Suneliey noted, with notable plays shaping the match.
The article covers a baseball game where Whitney's team lost 6 to 3. Lowe pitched for the Phillies, while Uabilirs provided some support. The report mentions Windle and Alvis, with references to specific players and assists in the game.
The Young Men's Hebrew Association handball team won two close Sunday morning games at Bracketridge Park. They beat the Letter Home 7 to 0 and later edged the Undertaken All-Adaesse 2 to 1. Abe Block pitched both games for the Ere Brews with Leving hitting safely three times in as many at-bats.
Miss Copeland captures discus and javelin events setting a world record and three firsts for the United States as Belgium hosts the meet. American women take four of nine event titles with Mary Washburn winning the 80 meter hurdles and Britain, Belgium, and France also scoring in multiple disciplines.
Abilene sits bottom of the West Texas league while Sam Angelo and Coleman contest the second half title. Palestine defeats first baseman and may face Texas or Trier in the Lone Star League for the league goafalonve playoffs pending cross league plan.
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