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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1928

Page

4

Giants Triumph In Wild Eight Inning Thriller

The New York Giants edged Mitchell 3 to 2 after a tense game at Sports Joan's Park. An unearned run in the eighth decided the margin as Andy Rich misplayed a grounder, and Fred Fitzsimmons worked seven solid innings before tiring in the eighth.

Glens Glencase St Levis Clarence Mirehet Heron Clas Mcrae Pilcher Robin Philly Giants Cardinals Mitchell Ib Sports Joan's Park Iber Andy Rich Andy Kere Leslie Mitchell Fred Fitzsimmons Theo Elron McGrew Aly Firsc Aree Nerceslege Bercbill Erin Sagally Turos Corinnsts Cubs Phillies Trainor

Browns Sink 18000 Into Muskogee Team

The Muskogee club of the Western Association will drop out of the circuit at season end due to financial issues. Browne is named for the laws and funds were allocated to the Muskogee team amounting to 18000 dollars, with Kansas City Reels noted in the misread line.

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Live Bunny Leads Greyhounds at Fredericksburg Track

A live jackrabbit leads a pair of muzzled greyhounds in a Sunday race on the Fredericksburg road course eight miles from town. Trainer Edwin Seay showcases two prize racing dogs as the no-gambling track draws crowds for match events filmed by Cameraman Smithers.

Fredericksburg Edwin Seay Seay Smithers

Pennant Chasers Battle in City Sports Roundup

Sports page details pennant chasees with scattered scores and team mentions. Fort Worth and San Antonio games, Cleveland and New York matchups cited with players noted. messy OCR text lists several cities, teams, and referees, indicating a busy schedule and partial results from Friday games.

Famous racer leaps from fiery car in Ireland race chaos

A famous racer escaped a fiery crash in Belfret Northern Ireland amid a chaotic event. The race saw dramatic action with multiple withdrawals and near-misses as drivers battled at high speed. The crowd witnessed tense moments and several riders retired or were taken out of the action.

Belfret Norther Ireland Csnt Malco Elas Furist Pera Bey Demain Matas Wea Rugs Milea Deste Artil Amur Karen Ty Belanger Frien Marvin Wekrsitt Spayt Curzen

Saturday Sport Card showcases tennis and racing action

A Rawalatel Pryze feature lists events from Forest Hills and beyond. Highlights include Helen Wills vs Fritz Mercur in an exhibition, May Sutton Pandy against A H Chapin in the Eastern tennis finals, Big Bill Tilden vs Frank Iater in Culver, Frank Shields vs Keith Glenhill in New York, Altoona speedway races, and the Travers Stakes at Saratoga with Reigh Count among top contenders. Also Canadian Davis Cup day, Canadian amateur championship, and Western golf title finishing.

Rawalatel Pryze Galt Brad Righu Forest Hills N. Y Helen Wills Fritz Mercur Rye Big Bill Tilden Frank Iater Culver Ind Frank Shields New York Keith Glenhill Santa Barbara Cal Altoona Annua Altoona Speedway Montreal W. K. Janman United States Ross Somerville Canada Chicago Virginia Wilson Harry Pressler Los Angeles Toronto Saratoga Springs N. C Reigh

Distinguished Men Play Golf in Senior Tourney

A garbled early 20th century report describes a senior golf tournament featuring notable participants from multiple regions. The feature mentions teams, players, and possible international participants, highlighting the event’s prominence and the anticipation of competitive play despite fragmented text.

Bears Rally Past Bears in Frenzied Park Tilt

The Bears defeated the hometown squad 4 to 2 at Tongue Park Friday in a tense game. Sean Antonio led the visitors with steady pitching and timely hits, while Chapwan and Nein gel paced the offense with doubles and a triple.

Ubey Sean Antnnio Tongue Park Dee Jim Gallownay Earnmeil Chapman Nein Gel Bash Smukes Merces Grimes Boyoo Lingrer Payne George Paste Estell Chapwan Hieg Tstelb Csi Bes Cox Deren Orse Stallvgiy Harmers Joe Lopeenm Entel Hot Vai Theaca Weil Coz Nain Flash Fares Snes Ani Bapinas Quilcehner Lal Hooning Hall Worrd

National League results and scattered box scores show a mix

The page reports NL games with scattered scores and player mentions. Cincinnati, New York, and Boston results appear with mixed line scores. Names like Kremer, Henaley, and others are listed among lineups, with no clear single standout event.

U S Yacht Leads Fastnet Gap Race

The American yacht Ninay revanites the Fastnet light race from Newport to Freeney. Only one American craft joins the contest while other boats race from Cowen to Piymawdl for the Fastnet cup. The event covers the Tale of Wight route from Newport to Freeney with Conte land and Back te Plscrow mentioned.

Kysdon Ninay Fastnet Ronebek Cowen Piymawdl Ffemt Cine Newport Tale of Wight Neve Sina Bnaltel Wight

Auto racing notes from a windy August event

The fragment describes a large auto race with sixteen cars under warm conditions and variable speeds up to 207 miles per hour. Names like Nolinoad and Tas Kreck appear among a long list of participants and sponsors, with mentions of weather impacting the 20 mile chase and several special prize references.

Autodsa Ymystrful Creavinns

Glfdhill and Shields Tennis Finals Highlight New York Meet

Glfdhill and Shields advance in a New York event as Shields defeats Marcy Plymire to reach the finals. Finalist victor and seed details include lime of match and opponents from Palo Alto and Nashville with specific players noted.

GME la Trin Wingles Tennis Aetowns Ginant Vntinnal Finn Matraes Nath Lyno Shiels New York Uilfebohler Chethil Santa Tarkan Uy Victors Vertecine Marcy Plymire Palo Alto Gledhil Matt Ukeen Kenial Cian Nashville Tenn Stall White Victorina Srhteritay Walter Beritine Darehek Ddaney Tlonesan Yaerk

Interm Club Bracket Sparks Weekend Play

The article outlines an upcoming intermediate flag football match with teams named Jimmer Twizers and others at Mountainlands Sunday. It notes prior results, aims to reach the first ball, and mentions players Tarin and Kisees among others, with standings and field actions described.

Jimmer Mtn'elans Ors Diable Sireevi Tn White Thauss Garsee

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Pinkes reports Whitney of Whitnes set ATT for One Phyladelonia Nationals yesterday. Wheel game ta Pints. Whitney hit three diex in eight times in that. All singles. Techan died all five selling whonies that came his way.

Pinkes Whitnes Whitney Wight Techan

Fight Results and Front Page Wrestling Highlights

Fragmented lines report several match results across multiple locations and teams. Notable bouts include Arneinied Deen defeating Jack Rane and Sugnum Zabuil with mixed results, while Sacramento and Los Angeles areas show various scores and participants. The page lists cities like San Diego San Francisco and Minneapolis with references to teams, venues, and attendees.

Arneinied Deen Frie Manip Straub Kerley Jark Wullp Tete Dujuth Minn Jilly Selzotte Daenth Jack Rane Ubienze Saymka Zabuil Dutt Kanekont Quinte Ramere Misseta Imperial Philippines San Francisco Youns Onehett Vreana Kunekaut Nick ‘Teate Trey WY. Iml Nennomidick Silver Sen Peaneteen Fatov Hatter Sacrament Tilt Sederity Pizalow Eounda

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