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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1928

Page

7

FSSENDEN'S SUCCESSOR CHOSEN AT AVENUE HIGH SCHOOL

Roy Cochran is named head coach for the upcoming year at Avenue High School. He succeeds a lengthy field of applicants approved by the school board, joins Mission high school ties, and brings youth and Texan roots to the program. Coaching staff include Larry Uom and Cyril Hueneli while others shift to basketball and track duties.

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OLN Roberts Joins Army Y’

Roberts, formerly assistant in the San Antonio XY physical education department, is appointed head of physical education and Ucation at the Y in Worth. He succeeds A. T. Venne, who moved to Kansas. Roberts, known for a series on "Neeping Jit," becomes a muscular model figure in public attention.

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Amingham and Athinta contend for Atlanta top spot

Amingham and Athinta remain deadlocked in a tight race for the Southern division leadership. The Crackers show uneven form, with a 20-19 mark over past games, while holding a 28- game pace overall.

Amingham Atlanta Mingham Athinta Jonthile Crackers Aod

Texas Boxes Texas Boxes in Rough Baseball Recap

Disjointed text recounts a Texas baseball game with names like Thodaze Ale Nollings Smith, Mootenwinn, Pitzgrrald, and Steengaate Bi bator. It mentions base hits, runs, outs, and a 3 58 time with umpires Bane and Bo ere. Sparse details suggest a clash featuring Wichita Falls and Fort Worth on arena or Rivengrate turf.

Thodaze Ale Nollings Smith Btanten Lamb Jenkinz Mootenwinn Pitzgrrald Sterlsiee Bwennon Airues Steengaate Bibator Balis Rivengrate J Arena Wichita ‘Falls Tert Worth Onawirs Havan Re Bentan Turgeon Statentine Bane Aid Boere

Shreveport Streak Extends to Nine in Dallas Victory

Shreveport edged Dallas 48 to 46 to extend its nine game win streak. Key plays came from Dominguez and Hicks with late runs and clutch defense by the visiting lineup. Umpires Grigg and Ill called the game after 41 minutes with Williams contributing a crucial hit in the final innings.

Shreveport Dallas Fulmnan Hicklirian Bose Tatras Sitfeweport Treumery Minning Sticber Balrada Lostna Picher Froalee Twoedamonite Rae Dauits Deviveras Whelan Dickerman Hatvala Fraslec Entrada Moren Wehite Rune Diekeeman Vono Jean Bans Ballon Likceveport Grigg

Chaotic Fight Card From Multiple Cities Reported

The bout results list numerous fighters across cities like Boston New York Chicago and Milwaukee with many KO wins by technicians and several decisions. Notable mentions include Jim Maloney Tony Fuente Jack Briton and Sammy Mandel among others with varied outcomes and locations across a tangled sports wire update.

Associated Press Boston Jim Maloney Tony Fuente Mexico Jake Wartin New York Tig Bil Cartwell Knosanfausay City Jack Briton Tony Vacrarelli Chicago Tile Bien Bonny Kid Carter Lax

Mexican ring romance colors a rough title bout result

In Mexico City a lightweight title fight between Chicho Cisneros and Bobby Fernandez devolved into a hard fought war. Cisneros pressed the pace, shook off Fernandez’s early onslaught, and endured a brutal scene to win on a tense, crowd filled night. Adams, Ortega, Carmona, and others also staged heated showings in supporting bouts.

Charles Solcher Mexico Mesico City Chilho Cisneros Bobby Fernandex Soledad Cisnesds Fernandez Senor Kid Reyes West Side Chicho Swags Mexico City Cisnuras Perpmndez Fergaiules Cisneros Lernander J Hougy Twich Mernandes Nailer M Indy Chicho Chicho Piade Kich Adama Qiant Hyentville Ortega Adamn Didin Adams Oriiga Kayo Carmona

Jack Britton Still Winning in Comeback Victory

Universal Service reports Jack Britton, former welterweight champion, won an easy ten round decision over Tony Vaccarelli in Queens last night. Britton extended his comeback to eight victories, dominating Vaccarelli with sharp attacks in the first and eighth rounds.

Universal Sercier New York Jacki Drilton Tony Vaccarelli Queensboro Britton Venthal Vaccarelli Dhue Wiutenine

Zittenfeld Twins Set Swim Record at New York Harbor

The Zittenfeld twins Gertrude and Phyllis set a new record in a swim from Sandy Hook to the Battery, covering the distance in six minutes less than Gertrude Ederle. The feat, accomplished in rough harbor waters, surpassed the previous mark and captivated local spectators.

Zittenfeld Twins Thones Gernlee Phyllis Toowlny New York Harbor Sandy Hook Ederle

Warren Not Ready Stribling Bout Off

The bout between Young Stribling and Ad Warren, once set for North Carolina on a public holiday, has been indefinitely postponed. Warren’s manager Jimmy Thomson said he does not consider Warren ready at this time.

Warren Chartotte Young Stribling Georgia

Building Aggie Forward Wall To Be Bible's Job

College Station Aug 16 Modeling a line to replace the Aggie forward wall has shaped the task for Texas A and M coaches as they prepare for the 1925 football season. The article lists veteran lettermen and many freshmen candidates across positions from guards to backs, noting key names and expected battles for starting roles.

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Bowling Elks Ten Win League In Close Final Night

In a three game match Tuesday night the Elks beat Brewbing and Walter Tempte KampeM to clinch the summer league title. The season ends with a Sept 4 kickoff for the fall session featuring sixteen teams. Individual honors loom with a singles race led by AUYp of the Eth club, while team standings and divisions are being finalized.

ELKS Brewbing Walter Tempte Kampem Tlt Nt Clu Paraibie Cey Criday Mara Novare Curarey U. Testix Tara Yappy Langadorf ESS Sundefer Weorey Lanastort Ask Sandefer Thiels E. J. Oxtela Tao Wetsin Ian Turner Despta Tee Itera In & Wrateh Ramo Aft Janert Inema Lulz

Ancient Teo Lewis to Fight in Boston Tonight

Ancient Teo Lewis, a versatile British boxing veteran with five British titles from featherweight to light heavyweight, returns to Boston next Tuesday night to face Arinor Fisan, known as the Lawrence Schoolboy, in a ten round bout. Also slated is Jack Tunnbeek of Belgium against Tack Gagion in a ten round step show at New Ledford.

Boston Rich” Lewis Finglish Arinor Fisan Jack Tunnbeek Belsian Bensy Tack Gagion New Ledford Lewis

Fair golfers represent glad hand at Western championship

Golfers from Chicago and Los Angeles led a field in the opening rounds of the ninth annual women’s Western Championship. Notables included Miss Ann Webster of Fore Lvientworth and Miss Van Wie of Chicago, with several veterans and former champions advancing, as the field narrows toward the second round.

Chicago Lee Mugeles Prensler Tia Ingrain Ann Webster Loaventworth Mixx Webster C. GO Renduick Ciucago Los Angeles Jafre Grepe Lifur Kathleen Wright Chiengo Virginia van Wie Toeo Midi Tin Wilson Dorothy Koloty Parday van Wie New York City Dalton Reymond Beton Rouge Ell DL. Raymond Ghicags Wisconsin Darothy Poze Madison Bernice Wall Oskash Ther Enery Miss Page Jean Conroy Milwaukie Wisconsie Sinde Mike

Golf at Langley Park Course Reveals Tight Scores

London report notes Henry Colin posts a notable score of 62 for 18 holes at Langley Park. Fraile Teall set a previous course best of 61, while Ball's 64 remains a strong contender as local play continues.

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Joie Ray Wins Marathon at Tailteann Games in Dublin

Joie Ray of the United States wins the Tailteann Marathon in Dublin, finishing ahead of Irish and other international runners. Time reported about 2 hours 24 minutes, with Irish challengers O’Leills Doyle and McKeon placing high. Osburn of Minnesota A. G. wins standing head to head up to 40 miles recorded in the event series.

Dublin Joie Ray Moyou May South Atheny Steyler O'leills Doyle McKeon Jor Thingerian EL Dunfi France Teu Med Kole Iniinen Finland Amereun Joig Cun Ray Baker Waday Diacokl M. Osburn Minnis A. G Osborn Sa Bhavesstal Elis

Bell Reaches Fourth Round in East Coast Championship

In a rugged field the Berkeley athlete Bell advanced to the fourth round by mounting a strong comeback to defeat Melvin Wartridge of New Rovheile. The match on the East Coast championship circuit showcased Bell's perseverance and skill as he sealed the progression with a decisive late surge.

Berkeley Hel Austin Vex Ark Horse Hack Strong Melsin Wartridge New Rovheile

Southwest junior baseball elimination pits Tumblers in Fort Worth

Fort Worth hosts a regional junior baseball elimination series sponsored by the American Legion. San Antonio Bombs and Arkansas Bisbeville lead contenders with Oklahoma City and Shreveport squads in pursuit of a national title berth. No Wednesday games. Thursday finals set to determine the champion and a trip to Denver for the sister title.

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Pinkey Whitney Leads Phillies Pitchers in Chicago Swing

Pinkey Whitney of the Philadelphia Phillies, a base hitting phenom from San Antonio, prepares for his first major league series in Chicago against the Cubs on August 20 and 21. Brothers Lloyd and Rob Whitey will travel with the team, while the Phillies head to St. Louis after the Chicago set.

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