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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1928

Page

6

Fight Flare In Net Circles Over Tilden In East West

Apr 15 news from EW TONE reports freevis T. Buuter of New Machelle joins his doubles partner Dig Dill in a spat with the United States Lawn Tennis association over invitations to East West matches at Purest Hills. Tilden’s eligibility and invitation status split local officials as Van Dorm and others weigh a path to field a representative East team.

EW Tone Tel— Freevis T. Buuter New Machelle Tenvin Tlayer Charies Ira Althoug Tilden Haster Fastera Hunter Triden Schuster van Dorm Actiog Eastern Lawn Tennis Association Yederdas Jhal Tilden Husler van Gisem Hai Samuel Hardy Eastern Association

Willis Waits Fight Winner at Parkways Show

Willis Waits set to box on the ten round main event at American Ginorta ball park tonight in a Parkways boxing show. The card lists Tock Malone of St Paul and MeVer of New York as contenders in the other scheduled bouts.

Emcrgo Tock Malone St. Paul Owl Tock MeVer New York Parkwaor Coe Wine Jack Willis Sam Antonin

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Whitney of Ben Antonia Bts cheoebaccer and a single for the Philadelphia Nationals yesterday as its club downed Cincinnati 8 0 2. It rose in one run and scored another. Pinkes had no fielding chances at Christ tace.

Nkey Whitney Ben Antonia Bts

Homer Race Ends Club Season With Tight Finish

A scrambled OCR note records a race result with leaders and scores. Names such as Huth and Biermann appear, with scattered figures like 44 and 159 amid irregular terms. The fragment hints at a team meet in Detroit and individual placements but is largely unreadable.

Tots Ruth Ferkses Gose Week Glan Seas Hatgrave Detroit Gileesi Sares Biermann Clocinnsu Huth Hees Witeca Yi Retrouter Getrig Biernnevie Teiats Mational Amerj

Golf Course to Be Built in Riverside Park South Side

City will start work November 1 on a new 26 hole municipal golf course in Riverside Park on the South Side. By March 1 the layout and initial construction will be completed and the course ready for staking. Attendees at an open air dinner praised Drackensidge park efforts and included Commissioner Rubiolg and local officials.

Niverside Park Jacob Rubiolg Bommers Gardens Breckenridge Park San Antone Ulf

Woman Seeks 60 Hour Swim Record in Pool Attempt

Mia Fourrier and her pupils Earl Smith and Muriel Gordon endure long swims as Mrs Fourrier aims for a sixty hour endurance mark. After 15 hours 14 minutes Mia’s pace remains strong while Gordon exits after 15 hours 47 minutes. Local fans believe a new record may be set pending further progress.

Colten Mia Lee Fourtier Aull Ofan Air Pool Fourrier Teying Earl Smith LA Little Muriel Gordon Abe Wibourg Hernardine Calwich Smith Gordon Mra Myre Huddleston

Strategy Goes Wrong and New York Loses

A wild baseball summary notes an ill advised intentional pass by a Yankees pitcher that backfires, giving the White Sox a lead and setting the stage for Chicago to win despite late Yankee attempts. The Tigers and Athletics also clash. Detroit wins while Philadelphia falls behind. National League action sees St Louis and Cincinnati maintaining leads as New York battles Chicago and Pittsburgh edges Brooklyn.

H. S. Fullerton JR Tress Klatt Lefty Helmerch Yankees Heimach Judy Adkins White Sox Dubs Huthh Senson Redflem Bill Cissell Chicago Uers Adkins Yankee Board of Strategy Stostl George Hiedkcin Cisyell Mastil Uernss Sun Ict Athletics Detroit Tigers Elam Vangilder Vitro Philadelflid Wsto Tigers Athles Ieadten Sam" Jones Growns Wile Washington Battery Able Lue Indianz Med Sox Cardinals Alants Ht. Louis Shexander Alexander Giants Ted Wrigley Ariel Stern New York Cunha Jnsing Nts Cinginnati Rowsheen Trim Winglehat Pirates Dronklynites Herr Staréleay Penny McVerney Clark

Shinners Depart, Haynes Joins Cats Friction at Fort Worth

Shinners departs and Haynes joins the Cats as Fort Worth reports quick lineup changes. A sparse note indicates Ralvh shines and Fare Wart’s outfield is discussed amid regional baseball chatter.

Shinners Haynes CATS

Genaro to Box Peters in Chicago Aug 21

World featherweight champion Genaro will meet Peters for a title bout in Chicago on August 21. The event headlines a heavyweight setup with the highly anticipated clash expected to draw boxing fans nationwide.

Champ Genaro Cmicago Amg de Mrankig Genarn Cet Henle Tetere Fighing Tweiy Af Chienen

Bruins Clinch Pennant for Spudd ers

San Antonio fans watched the Spudders clinch the pennant as Wichita Falls led by pitcher Stein with strong defense and timely hits. Houston had chances but fell short as star plays, including Papa Flashkampner, helped propel the Spudders to victory and extend their lead. Totton’s squad remained in first-half contention amid late rallies.

San Antonia Luceda Louston Siucenhing Chron Houston Stein Diukte Houstonians Tors Spudders Wichita Malls Totton Waco Venra Buc Naje Malves Ray Grimes Nason Hock Chapman Grimes Schuble Jay Grimes Anal Peel Gibson Batia Daritely

Pinch Wear ballers season roster unclear note

Fragmentary text lists names and numbers with unclear context. The readable parts mention international names Walinoara Bete Cultal Iiehealer and digits 45 3 75 associated with places City Iturente. No coherent event or outcome is established.

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Cards Seek Help From Farms in Texas League Rivalry

Houston Frank Snyder, famed Giants veteran, manages the Buffs who won a dozen late rallies in the first half and aim to snap their skid before playoffs. Wichita Falls looks to upset the Buffs for the Texas league pennant while Enos Gary is named Brackenridge high school principal amid booster notes.

Buffaloes Wichita Fallls Frank Snyder Houston Frank San Antonio John McGraw Giants Snyder Spudders Wichita Bisons Pat Enos Gary Brackenridge High School Marshall Johnston G. W. Gorke

Pennant chasers contest as Westiealey Antonia stars

A jumble of names and places appears from a sports column listing teams and players like Westiealey Antonia Beaumont Dailys Sheevepors and Tallas with various opponents across cities such as Cleveland New York Chicago and Philadelphia. The text presents a standings style feed with scattered scores and roster mentions.

City Minor League to Play Twin Bill

A rough local notice outlines a Sunday doubleheader in Lambert Beach at Brackenridge Park. The schedule lists teams and start times, mentioning Ufansard and local league figures, with unclear player names and event details due to damaged text.

Spacue Beams Hase A Hrogelaay Cate

Navy Drill Preparation Near Annapolis Delivers News

Navy football drills underway as coach and staff prepare the varsity squad for an upcoming season. Training camps and collection events announced with dates and local scheduling details for the roster.

Major league baseball leaders cracks and players listed

Readable fragments show top batters and pitchers with scores, teams, and names such as Waner, Durocher, and Righetti. The text references American League leaders and individual statistics including runs, hits, and RBIs, with scattered team names and event notes.

AISKO FIGHTS ROBERTS IN OPENER

Aug 16 New York reporting a crowd as Aisko prepares to clash with Roberts in an opening bout. The event highlights a top heavyweight matchup with contenders in a rapid elimination format and lingering rumors about training, form, and potential title implications for the night’s program.

Tennis Stars Off to Waco Elites and Trials

Thirteen tennis champions from San Antonio travel to Waco for elite elimination rounds in the city tournament. The squad includes notable players in singles and doubles, with Anna Mie Ttriehert and Avog S Heieherk among women’s entrants, and Dorothy dally in doubles. The Alamo Gun Clan subplot appears in unrelated local notes.

San Antonio Vue Manuel Danree Mien Marat Andonia Ier Aytos Sinpe Ofone Met Mitel Bape Ania Wingion Uivikiong Ares Slen Pfeiffer Thraffer Dexse Metineley Anna Mie Devil Murnttt Weamen Weltine Suninr Singles; Uteury Uetheaok Firamy Challis Tients Halbrr Bey’ Oninzton Ohn Mare Inv Harold Molke Danbless Viorence Weninared Viels Dorothy Dally Vrese Selita Jesse McCayfer Mised Dopliler

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