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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1928

Page

5

Jones Perez Slated For Shabduty

Frank Jours of the Chidlie Horvine Company Utilion in Dinny Serex of the Han Aulanio Air Depot Af men were the likely pitching selec tion. Saturday afternoon 98 the fins linian i aipr mmatone slimingtions chain to gripe on The Airmen's field in South San Ammo nia in the opening game of the side serlite. The teams, easily the vlass of the memni-(loals dst seekend in which the Parish and Isenstri Feypresen tadiboa were defeated, epprar eventr matchin Cor Ig. bly 'doings. Thr stretch pyine of the series tx scheilitledl RA a'elock Sunday on the Public Service Heli, behind the Con tencion road power plant. In case the first two games are divided, the title will be Maged next Wrednesday afternoon on & neutral diamond. The winner of (in eories will play the Austin champions there next weektanl in the fine round of the state amateur athletic federation linet racin

Frank Jours Chidlie Horvine Company Utilion Dinny Serex Han Aulanio Afmen Fins Linian i Aipr Mmatone South San Ammonia Serlte Vlass Isenstri Tx Scheilitledl Contencion Road Austin Amateur Athletic Federation Linet Racin

Yost Resumes Reins On Michigan Grid Return

Pettom Aug 18 Detroit News reports that despite no official announcement, it is understood Michigan football will be led by coach H. Yost again this season. Yost had planned retirement from coaching but will resume full charge to maximize limited talent for a rebuilding year at Ferry Field.

Pettom H. Yast Michigan Michigan Allelic Assoriation Onte Anere Antien Minnemata Baltin Yost Artite Cuenpleta Michigaty Fonthall Hacranl Michigan Fonthal

Squires Set to Box Stribling in Major Match

New York reports outline a boxing pairing as Squires challenges Stribling in a high profile eliminations tournament. The venue shifts to Madison Square Garden with potential title implications. preparations and past bouts color the anticipated clash.

Fireglow Dies After Cran Circuit Crash

Famous Fireglow died from injuries after a one day Cran Circuit meeting crash. The accident left the horse reportedly calm after the event. A later inquiry suggested possible poisoning but no rain was found. The horse now stands valued at $10,000.

Is He Big Leaguer By Quill

A compressed portrait of late 19th or early 20th century heavyweight prospects. The piece notes Strrting Strutti as a southern boxer with many regional bouts, hints at Tex Richard’s heavyweight path, and compares him to famed punchers while questioning whether he can break into the major leagues of boxing.

Strrting Cireley Amy Anmnonyerd Strutti Tex Richard New York Alice of the Culemans Bine Tienen Hank Reall Shaelee Hasat Breilling Lon Fevera Ax Slattery Tlizke SeLigne Hawk Dover Marts Parke Vedtrer Lonabran Benny Teouunl Mike McTigue Tiger Mo Dack Turner Grorre KO Baltimore Tenn Sisiston Enck Sid Trrris Jers Saarer i Kaplan Jackie Kielda Lil McGraw John Ir. Sullivan Honyene Thaling

Fragmented OCR sports and public lines show jumbled names and numbers

A scrambled OCR extract lists multiple names such as Warner, Nolan, Cordes, Yeates, and Custer alongside scores and labels like 165 and 23. The text appears as a garbled mix of sports references, personnel, and event notes with filing halted and unclear context.

Wermals Weaver Waner Reralra Battering Nolan Canis Opeuites Warner Tlenten Yeates Todonifuy Cordes Dighican Gerlin Kengform Tomer Yank Mane Louhlen Mingeiaa Wind Sox Vieting Hos Yanke Wn Ts Boat

Marquette to Play Army At Milwaukee In June

Marquette University will host West Point stars of the Army football team on June 1 in Milwaukee. The announcement states the Army team will visit to play Marquette in a notable college football event.

MW Auin Marquette University Wieglider Pth Stars West Point Military Academy Annamens Marquette Anil Eww Cotte Silwaukes

Reich Count to Face Victorian in Travers Stakes

In New York on August 13, Reich Count meets Victorian as two leading contenders in the Travers Stakes field. The Kentucky Derby winner Neigh Count and rival Mere are also entered along with several other top-year-olds. Victorian is a early favorite, with Reich Count close behind, as owners prepare for the oldest American Cup fixture. The race covers 1 1/4 miles with value around 400,000 dollars, and a strong list of entrants includes Petensy, Sun Edwin, Sartic, Misstep, and Diavely.

Ratatoga Siingh N.Y Mere Joby Db Blertz Vittorian Treakness Ponds Fire Ren Sun Edwin Sartic Misstep Diavely

U S and Canada in Golf Final in Montreal

Canadian amateur golf championship outlines a final match between W. K. Lanman of Columbus and C Jess Somerville of London Ontario. The piece recalls past results and notes Lanman’s strong form in the semi finals while detailing American participation and prior titles.

Montreal Yale Marzink Dimmy Edmonton Wester

Bill Hallahan Leads Texan League In Earned Run Average

Official averages released today show Bill Hallahan posting a 4.00 ERA in 10 starts with 199 batters faced. Dick Schuman tops pitchers with a 2. Emphasis on Hallahan’s 453 runs per game? No. The text confirms Hallahan as best ERA among listed pitchers, with others like Cox, Fin, and Messenger noted for various stats.

Arid Cui Tulinben Texans Ugr Ruge Wallac Laving Bill Dim Lineses Dim Houston Shores Wichita Malle Robertson Ositis Barnes Barnabe Wace Burns Fort Worth Walkan Bort Worth Steenstafe Wichita Falls Dick Schuman Dick Yas Con Elesen Cos Fel Jie Cox Fin Hivlere Messenger MG Chestiow Net Stein Messenger Wik

Collegians Win in Fifteen Frames at Lions Field

In a lengthy fifteen inning game at Lions field the Collegians defeated the Noelley-Maverick Cubs. Garansin’s squad produced a triple play and superior defense to capture the top league standing. A. Opriotti and Garcia pitched for the Collegians while Gonzales and Menorgh led the Cubs at bat.

Garansin Veil Bride Lions Field Gase le Collegiais Lion Sklers Noelley-Maverick Cubs Cablegians Fevella Gonzales J. Giriotti Filizlo Ol Ou Ghietici Texas Theater Bob Seller League A. Opriotti Garcis Collesians Cus Garcia Menorgh Ted Collegiana al Bal

Irish Americans win at Dublin meet and Williams wedding

UPI reports Leo Lermoid won the 600 meters in 1 minute 30.5 seconds at Dublin, with Teruand leading a Cork team to victory and American Glad weight and Beal tinh tlavapion among challengers. Irish-American Hurley Metianis of Chicago joined a strong US showing. Lucien Williams, Yale athlete, plans to wed Miss Collirciue Foinger with Lord Crowlefer attending. Ceremony set for today at the Tide Arilazsulor.

Deblin UPI Valltenon Pitnes Vitory Leo Lermoid Bestin Crem Cork Ghurley Mettianis Chicago A. A Trish Pleyall Kelley Agen Lucien Williams Dnesien E. Williams Ghiengny Tyemer Yale Sataines Pris Fay Collirciue Lord Crowlefer William Clyrs Dennis Litle Tidel Arilazsulor

Among the Bowlers Tune Testis Lhagie at Ft 1600

Fragmentary sports notes describe bowlers and scores with references to 277 900 and 324 figures, mentioning The Ann panes of irk mates and Prank Bethe band Coste. The text names George Fit, Taft, and Guthing with varied scores, and hints at a track or bowling event at a Fort location with multiple numerical details and team references.

George Garwinee Taran Ile Mandioan Telole Gazsuly Omy Kattlinge Wen Vilierve Sutterera Actanunting Ferres

Women netters spark hopefuls in state tourney play

A large contingent from San Antonio leads in a string of matches at the state municipal court event. Dallas talent Mary McHale and Emily Reichert headline junior and senior divisions, with many players from Waco Austin and Houston advancing in singles and doubles rounds.

Waco Ang Sac Antonio Besnis Lourvanant Berm Mui Sathopes Jesse Pfeiffve Eral Hull de Som. OU Star Teon Dells Sotoneries Priha Pha L'Ivs Suder- Fou Austin Lunpasar Audet Wyles Fort Worth Wanen Rousul Meafoe Lort Worth Clayk Vance Ay Abileite Demnemith Nunin Longcope Houston Kay Ann Mae Reiwhckel Saw Anwbii Dison Wranhackie Rans Dallas Mesfoe Gly Mou Dalhis Port Worth Ayinell Wace Weltens San Antonio Ingles Emily An Antonie Olsenie Dallas Halensi ‘Cheviner Snyladee Thatcher Waco Furterlord San Antonia A Vera Fort Wark Hefeete Williams Mit Shattnck Wichita Falls Abi- Jene Tutt Barr Cavens Cook Bovers Wahkasel Inge Challis

Free Swimming Lessons Offered By YMCA Boys Department

The YMCA at 801 Martin Street offers a two week course of swimming instruction at no charge. No obligation. Parents or guardians must fill out the coupon and bring it to the YMCA boys department to enter.

Department of the Y.M.C. A Martin Street

Godfrey Suspension Lifted. Fine Stands In Canada

Officials of the Galatin boxing cone missin announced that had lifted a thirkestay suspension based oon Gearas Thadfeey after he fouled Gaing of Tarinto in their eight bout. In rescinding its action the con clesion noted Godfrey's unintentional foul and that he had already completed the several fights in the new faturd. The suspension wAND have brown tsetivn Ta Canada and all states where the sport is governed. The penalty also included his purse fine.

Taronto Galatin Missin Tarinto Conclesion Godfres Phu Canada United Ty Nadlema Nesncintan Gailfrey Ecande

Kansas and Maryland Open Polo Rivalry in Landmark Meet

The national polo championship opened with Kansas and Maryland as rivals, drawing two strong teams from Fort Riley and Cleveland. The Sixth Field team from Fort Hoyle edged the Mor Inlanders to claim the central circuit championship, and Cleveland’s Chatrin Valley seeks defense as champion.

Cleveland Ate Dsr

Rabbitt Leads Papa Ray in Scramble for Texts

The rival pair spar in San Antonio as Rabbitt edges Papa Ray in a tense 1A bout for the texts title. Gaspire and Frankie Jones set to clash in the ranin event while Patenila faces Jon Kil Gilberi in theeemlwiedyn J twa, with framing and stakes noted.

Papa Ray Flarhkamrer Sin Antonio Fremihe Floshkamner Hobbitt Pew Dack Caeper Fig Gaspire Mike Potentin San Antonio Frankie Jones Patenila Jon Kil Gilberi

Pressler Wins Final in Chicago Woman Golf Championship

Mrs. Pressler of Los Angeles defeats Virginia Willenon of Chicago to claim the women’s golf title. final match featured steady play and powerful drives. Miss Wilson of Madison, Wis. put up a stubborn defense but Pressler’s accuracy on long shots and clutch putts sealed the victory in the 36-hole final.

Chicago Wakias Pavdte Mir Oer Mar 'Ressler Lon Angeles Ehutypian Aidaspot Virginia Wile Non Bork Leo Haxe Shnis PMP Femijning Aimost Wemeeh Pat Sion Miss Wilson Madison Wis Bat Lawanic Miss. Lisge Ceen Birt

Liska Edges Yeach In Struggle For Early Lead

Chicago report summarizes a week in baseball standings and stats. It highlights Liska remaining ahead of Yeach in the American league batting and pitching leaders, with Wingard collecting 15 wins and 5 losses, and Comropsky Matheis Tidinnarolis Tague among top batters. The piece notes overall team and individual performance, including runs, stolen bases, and home runs as leaders push toward the season’s midweek mark.

Chicago Lolata Adiski Minneapolis Ng Han Amprigget Association hacGaz Russell Searriuc Paul Lirka

HARN HURLS SUNDAY FOR SEGUIN'S CLUB

Dick Llann, moundsman of Wengle Shery in the San Antonio City league, has been set to pitch for the White Sox against the New Braunfels Tigers. The Tigers beat the White Sox last Sunday as Seguin Mamondt provides the Sox with a push for revenge. Mueller of Dean helps for other Vizers.

Seguin Dick Llann Sar Moundsman Wengle San Antonio Ling White Sox New Braunfels Tigers Sox Mueller Dean

East West tennis exhibition boosts women's final title clash

A rambling report from New Yorkerster notes Tim and Frank Tuntee exit early, setting up an exhibition match to draw crowds for the Eastern court championships final. May Sutton Bundy against May Moorer Chapin headlines the women’s singles, while a long program features Wil liam Aquilotte lighter matches and notable players from West and East Coast clubs.

Sew Toouk Tim New Yorkersteray Wes Ayranz Foreat Stote Mocmer Chapin Springtiell Moss Yesterlay Wer 5 Tea Ax Ove West Sea Belen Wills Frits Mercur San Francisco Tempo Orange No Ts Farmer Welverton Stars Plavers Solin van Ryn East Aind Dregers Manguty Heiliant Semns Newark Co May Ferringley Stanfor U University

Baer Facts and Racing Tips From Bug Baer in Australia

The column delivers race tips and hoarse racing chatter with typos and slang. It notes tips being scot by able, mentions a horse named Vike, and describes a race with fourteen horses including Janker finishing fifth. It also reports Eagles versus Cowboys in a Del Rio series with Cowboys aiming to win. The overall tone mimics a race and sports bulletin with garbled OCR text.

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