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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1928

Page

6

Tilden Left Out of East West Tennis Event

Brooklyn Robins faced upheaval as Wilbert Robinson eyed removal amid fan protests over his handling of the team. MeKeever signals attempts to oust, claiming an ironclad contract and fluctuating standings mark a turbulent season.

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Mystery surrounds star center of New York tennis team

The eastern squad for forest hills matches includes William s captain, D Hunter, Ring, Van Kyn, Mangli, and Sercur with possible inclusion of Tilden. USTA debates amateur status, while a prestigious lineup and an exhibition Hilden match are planned amid uncertainty over Tilden’s fate and selections.

New York Tin Luen Nin Tan Wilden Big BM Clinton United States Lawn ‘Tennis Association Reaty Johnston Polly Little Mill Williams Forest Tills Welmrnt Williama Philadelphia Francia ‘D. Hunter New Rochelle George Ring Watson Washturn U. S. GT A Tia Pio Apyimrenk U. S Cate Alan Mererington Neil Frown Robert Bel Jers Sa Francisco Andres Welen Willy Selerter

Fort Worth Croquet Tournament Set For Labor Day

The Mie recreation department and Croquet association announce the fifth annual late croquet tournament at Merine bark on Labor Day. Play starts at 9 o clock in the morning and runs all day until a winner is decided. A trophy named for the Tesan Amateur Athletic Federation croquet championship will be awarded to the winner.

Crnquet &Tars Mert Mie Recreation Department Ity of Fort Worth Croquet Association Merine Bark Winan Tesan Amateur Athletic Federation

Polo Classic Date Changed For Americas Championship

At the Argentine team request the opening polo matches for the Americas championship were rescheduled from September 10 to September 16. Injuries to two South American stars John O. and Attuco Bengoa plus rain delayed practice. Tommy Hitchcock leads the American team with matches set for Sept 5, Sept 12, and possibly Sept 16.

New York Uzbien S&toe Injurien Ts Sudle Integelss Tommy Kitchcock Johy O Player Attuco Bengo Milex Humaca N. J. Keeney Jene Hagland Lewis [Ucey

Pennant Chasers and Schedules Across Cities

Fragmented strokes of scores and events show Pennant chasers in San Antonio and Detroit with various teams and individuals cited. The piece lists multiple games and dates, including Philadelphia and New York venues, plus league notes and a laundry advertisement mixed in.

Bears Sixteen Games From Loop Lead

The San Antonio Bears stretch to sixteen games from the loop lead after a long road trip. A 9th inning rally by the Bears helped secure a 4 2 victory over Wichita Falls, with key hits by Chapman and Soliman. Danny Vegrae pitched seven innings of relief as the team returns home to face St. Louis in the next series.

Taosing San Antonio Bears Touston Wich'a Taree Zamex Dacou Burg Danny Vegrae Mings Grimey Nason Chaninan Gibson Chagnogn Soliman Watmearl Weehe Kinps Bunte Marwarth Flict Muley Meare Howe Piusle Deviseiros Cas Melvan

Bear Box Reynolds Pink Mateuda in Texas Incident

Reynolds, claimant of the socks, reports a life altering event in Dallag Texas. Matty Matenda is named, with reference to Earls and a night incident described in partial OCR text. The fragmentary report lacks clear action or outcome.

Fight Results from AP With Numerous Knockouts and Wins

The Associated Press report lists multiple boxing results across cities including Chicago Fort Worth Sioux City Los Angeles and Cleveland. Winners include Callahan Griffith Owen Norris Noeler Sualluord and more with knockouts and decisions across a crowded card.

Assorciated Chicago Shuttle Callahan Johany Sherrod Forth Worth Lexus Tutty Griffith Sioux City Towa del Fontaine Canards Hrde Owen Los Angeles Gaery Johnson Frank Norris New York Barney de Corses Cincinnati Ohio Tecnis Lalo Cleveland Buster Crown

Glass D Series Set to Start August 28

The Glass D Series opens August 28 with a playoff for the baseball title between league winners. Three games will be played at a neutral site before the final rounds move to the West region. Contenders include Valentine and Cex arkouin synd Tyler battling for the lead, while Abilene and Colan compete for boundary spots.

GLASS Dallas Wer Aur Dale Arranquimenta Ube Ceri Jane Nurleans Ulere Valentine Cex Arkouin Sind Tyler Eiret Abilene Diligte Colaian Han Angelo

Baker's L A Rival Boost Keeps Ring News Alive

A garbled LA weekly reports on a boxing scene at the Ad Post auditorium during a convention, noting Augustin facing Haminy Caber and listing managers and fighters, including Charley Kosar and Ace Hudkina. The page hints at matchups, rankings, and a crowded schedule across multiple cities with names like Auguint, Vente, Hoppe, and Danville.

Lark Che Fon Angeles Ete Auguatl Horgeamt Haminy Caber Charley Kosar California Leh Ang Usl Ace Hudkina Joe Imler Young Corbett Hammy Walter Neck ‘Venta Tommy Freeman Alyle Venta Hed? Derring Hoppe Winston Undee AM AL Paul

Action Likely In Roof Fites Night Boxing Card

The article previews a boxing event with fighters such as Adams, Ortega, Arizmend and Acuna, highlighting expected action, weigh-ins, sparring partners, and an announced opponent lineup. It notes the Jersey City pitcher John A. Teane? Teanel? to join the Topeka club of the Western Indianan league.

Charles Solchere Vernandez Vn Chieti Cianwroa Chay Saledad Root Tanicht Bobbyn Nat Cianerns Vlanil Adams Flebty Ortega Martale Acuna Ortega Halda Cannie Pencho Lisut. A. MM Dataen Nlekel Caney el Laguna Ki Pingo Negcita Ture Albert Veterse Bogart KA Toirka Kolin Turehnee John A. Teanel Jersey City Topeka Wake Turner Total Baseball Club

Houston Fans Fear Cardials Recall Threat to Buffs Title

Houston fans fret as Buffs stumble losing four straight to Wichita Falls and cling to six games back with a month left. Cardials plan recalls from farm teams, including Bill Hallahan and Heinie Schuble, to bolster final stretch. Tex Rickard weighs radio rights amid heavyweight eliminations. Meanwhile Flashkamper eyeing fifty steals and old baseball tricks draw laughs as Yankees infield deals spark talk of 1929 tryouts.

Houston Texas Wichita Falls St. Louis Cardinals

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