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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

8

Hagen and Farrell Set Planned Golf Title Series

Hagen and Farrell announce an innovative three of five match plan for the world title, with the first thirty six hole test at Western Golf and Country Club in August. Disagreement over fairness prompts a new format, aiming to test skill across six matches including New York and Chicago venues, as plans unfold.

Dethom Walter Hagen Muntich Gale Tehwas Farrell Nmatches Nnlliciat Ghawpionshin Hagen Tate Western Golf and Wodneahr Brtsyeen Worl Wagen Bob Harlow Ve Linig Aaniches Spreich Jeeves Geom Mpi Fenn Hacet Archie Compsion Robby Tours Louus Farrell Parcel Figen New York Snowl Favoissary Chiergage Cleveland Fenings Saritas Eclhim

Why Drown Use Your Straw Hat At YMCA Lessons

A newspaper item promotes swimming safety at YMCA classes for free school students. It stresses self preservation and suggests a straw hat can help keep a person afloat for several minutes if thrown into water with clothes. It frames the hat as a buoyant aid during drowning prevention instruction.

Tunney Sets Sail for Europe Alone

An article notes Timney departs for Europe alone aboard a vessel. It mentions Miss Mary Dine and heiress Wally Taster, with plans for a waiting engagement involving Thoray Wilder. Treaney and Miss Lawler are described as travel companions for Mary as she proceeds.

Timney Ebirope Canard Mary Dine Wally Taster Thoray Wilder Firinkcy Treaney Miss Lawler Mary Salt Ieter

Tilden Ousted From East Squad Amid Turmoil

An Eastern team shakeup unfolds as Tilden is ousted from the Eastern squad amid conflicts over war stance and selection. The committee led by Van Aloe faces internal rifts about lineup decisions, with doubts over Frank Davis cup participation and potential reshuffles if Sumter Arcites joins. The Western lineup reflects ongoing adjustments as the Atlantic front adopts a revised roster.

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Horse Owners Strike Amid Turmoil Affects U Chiedi Program

Crag, Aug 16 U Chiedi go s HT program at Fayethound Jorick continued Lofty after a ten hour horsemen strike. The dispute in American track industry sparked cancellations as horsemen threatened to race or withdraw from the track. An ultimatum by officials led to a midnigh t meeting with leaders of the horsemen proposing a race or departure from the track. Colny s program faced pressure amid wage and pacer concerns, while Senitor Jolson N. of Mentucky backed the horsemen’s stance against the mill ownership. An MFhiron lon committee was fined for actions against Melt Hemants to support the Wnauis per ase.

Psorclurion Colny Harromnar Dormer Jolson N. Chrry Menticky

Kicker Boat Racers Meet Tuesday Night

The Fan Alero Lostein bold meeting at o'clock at Medlaw on Aug 25 and 20, Commodore RQ Furlong will provide at the meeting. Eight cities entered in the regatta ensuring prize distribution for first, second and third places.

Alero Wadesday Biehl Medlaw Commodore RQ Furlong Ashwasai

Rollegians Topple Leading Broadways In Tight Victory

The Rollegians upset the leading Broadways at Seions field on Wednesday night. Garla hurled a 2x0 game for the Cob REC, while the heavy athletics struggled to score against Valen, allowing a fifth team to secure a place in the division test.

Uollegians Wedesilay Hiernuoa Seions Field Garla

Heeney and Bride to Sail Wednesday

New Tom August 16 reports that Heeney and his bride plan to sail this Wednesday aboard the New Zealand freighter accompanied by Australian ship Aorangi, bound for America from Vancouver. The event is noted amid other nautical dispatches.

Heeney Bride Tom New Zealand

Tension Eases in National Race Amid Mixed Scores

National League race tensions ease as leaders widen gaps and notable games shift standings. Yankees, Giants, and White Sox show stronger form while several clubs, including the Cubs and Reds, struggle to maintain success amid late-season push.

Free Swimming Lessons For Kids At Local YMCA

The Light for the Benefit of Growings presents two weeks of free swimming instruction for youngsters ages 9 to 17 at the big Y pool starting Monday, August 22. No charge, no obligation. Parents can sign for entry at the Boys department, 601 Martin Street, with a coupon or by bringing the form filled.

He Klis Thee Light For Growongs M.C. Ay Martin Street

Last Rush To Enter Wrigley Meet Swimmers

Swimmers rush to enter the Wrigley Meet before the closing time. Registrations near midnight as officials urge names be submitted to avoid missing entries. Signed notice from local authorities emphasizes telephone and mail submissions and special delivery.

Wrigley Meet Toronco

Unclear sports report on baseball game progress and miscues

An incomplete game summary details errors, substitutions, and late rallies. It mentions players by name in a disrupted line of text, noting a key moment where a save or defensive effort was needed in the eighth. The fragment hints at pacing and a comeback by the Cardinals with a tied score before a late intervention.

Bal Muir Cardinals Aberdet Samy Cota T Tiliey Tivonary Mercure Ami Cabatry Herder Hatlin Sa Ter Slenitr Drnama Eneezy Canalty Hhagerans Apain Corvler Zehis Southampton Gilinn Henee

Cal Surtees Weds and Plans to Quit Football

Cal Surtees marries Nadine Jirwnent in a ceremony noted as Surtees plans to quit football after a decade with St Marys. The brief item cites local reactions and hints at future moves, while mentioning racing and yacht news in nearby notices.

Cal Surtees Marys Dane Alin Sartees Idond Haier Feptins Narteriek Amerried Nadine Ak Laine Nerwand Port St. Maryn

Hunter Triumph Against Mercer In Historic Tennis Match

In a dramatic early round fifty affair at Worcester court, Hunter defeated Mercer in a five set marathon dramatic rallying within the third and tenth games. The crowd watched as both players traded momentum with Mercer briefly leading the final set before Hunter surged to victory.

Shields and Wood Win in Turbulent Contest

Shields and Wood clinched the victory in a chaotic match featuring erratic play and numerous substitutions. Key moments highlighted by Milroy, Mil traversing the court, and a string of drives against Culver Malis while New York and Santa Mare teams showed strong defense and late-game pressure.

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Unclear event lineup with mixed names and teams

Fragmented OCR lists multiple players and teams such as Wiltinius, Meeg, Marginown Mervington, and Sau Fraventon. It mentions matches between Wiltinius versus Meeg and King versus Hell, with other labeled exhibitions and participants unclear due to garbled text.

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