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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1928

Page

11

NIRNEN PLAY AUSTIN THIS WEEKEND SPORTS CARD

Public service field behind the over plant on the Concepcion four hosts the first series in the senior amateur championship eliminations between the San Antonio Air Depot and the champions of Austin. The Airmen travel to San Antonio to challenge the Austin champs on Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday game starts at 2 00 p m with a single encounter Sunday. Umpires Tad Wetherell and Howkes Teicher will officiate. The Austin team arrives Saturday morning and stays at Travelers hotel. If the Airmen win they advance to face the Galveston-Harston winner for the South Texas title, with further foes to determine a North versus South Texas final.

Public Service Concepcion Alenior San Antonio Gine Hunay Tad” Wetherel Howkes” Teicher Ty Halph Li Durkue San Antonio Ammateur Baseball Commission Austin Eady Travelers Hotel

Yankees Let Coveleskie Go

New York signs Tom Zachary, a veteran pitcher, while releasing Stanley Coveleskie who had been with the team on a spring free agent deal. Zachary, 31, came from Washington after six wins and nine losses this season and is expected to bolster the Yankees down the stretch.

New York Tom Zachary New York Yankees Stanley Covelenkie Miller Zachary Yankees Efe Washington Senators TD Fabeni Zachary Ox Huggins Coveleskin Wrebington

Orphan Girls Ball Team Seeks Games With Opponents

The Protestant Orphans girls basketball team coached by C. C. Smithers seeks games with teams ages 11 to 16. They will travel on their own or use Linus Field facilities. Contact Smithers after 6 p.m. at Mission 1862. Also notes a tennis event and a basketball quarterfinal in the Arkansas Valley tournament.

Orilians haKes Ral C. C. Smithers Ould Louchs Smithera Phoning Mission

Tunney greeted by cheering Irish crowd in Dublin

Gene Tunney faced a warm crowd of women and girls in Dublin as he arrived at the government house. President Cosgrave welcomed the former champion and congratulated him on defeating Heeny, then requested details of the Oph.

Dublin Gene Tunney Ireland Tsughig Giete Gene Government House Cosgrave Hig Heensy Oph

College golf stars duel in Walker Cup tryouts

In Chicago Aug 24 college golf stars and Western Amateur contenders faced off in semi final rounds. Notable results included Gus Novotny of Illinois and Lawrence Motler of Notre Dame advancing, with Frank Dolp of Portland and Chick Evans of Chicago vying for a final spot. Finalists to play 36 holes tomorrow.

Ylasinine Young Golfe Chigh Evans Chirann Prank’ Dolp Portland Ore Moller Mial Holle Thinvois Tound Notre Dame Chick Evang Arca Kenneth Iisert Chionga Eve Holm Reid Kyrue Vietory Frank Salp Kyane Dol Ien Couch Chicago

City League Stars Tackle San Luis On Saturday

An all star City team will play Gon Faria Alt tnta Saturday afternoon on earced field. Russell Leone and Teague hurler lead City lineup featuring Kilts Th ier, Taster Velliman, Fonce Turkhardt, Hor Rob Carr, Memory Herndon, Nick Harn, Pat Moynahan and Vin Griesenbeek among others.

City Ie Chasers Mananel Avinte Gon Faria Alt Tnta Earced Field Tussell Russ Leone Tanne Teague Jengiere Kilts Thier Taster Velliman Thame Véltmann Fonce Turkhardt Jureme Hor Rob Carr Memory Herndon Dry Tivas Nick Harn Pat Moynahan Vin Griesenbeek Werbert Atuchters

Browns Send Sturdy to Milwaukee Team

Sturdy, a first baseman, is sent to Milwaukee as part of an option deal. Vnehla moves to displace Ger Ting in Brown club, Buurdo from Tulsa Western league will replace Ivy Gelftin as regular first baseman due to injury.

Tania Trrowne Ulttlty Milsinkee American Vnehla Ger Ting Buurdo Tulsa Ivy Gelftin Mreveera Wloulder

Four Seeking Newport Cup in tense tennis finals

In Newport R Z August 24 singles play in the annual Cassing Invitation tennis tournament progressed to the semi finals. Johnny Dog and Santa Monier advanced after van Myx of Princeton and George Lott of Chicago faced Gregory Mangin of Newark. Inez Ceasy ed Australians fell to Yang Tenn with scores 6 2 6 4 4-6. Tatts defeated Berkeles of Texan 6 3 6 2 6 2 as Mangin and Crant Weg battled. Mangin beat Crant Weg 6 2 6 0.

Newport R.Z Riday Johny Dog Santa Monier Inez Ceasy Australiag Tatts Berkeles Jes Texan Uegan Crant Weg Gropory Mangin

Confusion Over Two Pitchers Named Littlejohns

In Houston a naming mix up arises as two pitchers named Carlisle Littlejohns cause headlines. The St Tous Cardinals traded Carlisle to boost the Muffs, while fans struggle to distinguishCarlisle from Littlejohn, cousins who shared high school beginnings and long names. International League scores follow with Newark Rochester Baltimore and others listed.

Touston Littejohn Thatouston Yeuwll Cart Carlisle St. Tous Cardinals Jia Ben

Marines book Dallas game amid timetable changes

Maj. J. C. Fegan announces Marine Colts football will play a California eleven in Dallas, Texas, with arrangements finalized by telehone contact with a Dallas chamber of commerce rep. The Marines had postponed a previously scheduled game here and aim to face Navy from Newport for the President's cup, date set for now.

Marine Colts California Wom Occidental Rotege Dalia Texas J.C. Fegan Dallas Chamber of Commerce Hie Loxans Dallas Maries Navy Newport

Bass to Stage Amateur Boxing Show at San Pedro Park

Rob Bass will promote an amateur boxing show at San Pedro Park on Friday night but he has not finalized the card or program. Local officials await confirmation as preparations proceed.

Bass San Pedro San Tmedro Park

Major League Leaders and Baseball Statistics Glance

A garbled recap lists leading players and team stats across leagues. It mentions hitters like Murnahy and Waner, Pirates and Cubs performances, and various batting and pitching tallies with scattered numbers that suggest a summary of recent games and standings.

Lowe Olympic star to retire from track racing

London 24 up Douglas Lowe Olympic 60 meters champion confirms retirement from track to devote time to his barrister practice. He says he will still keep an interest in athletic administration and related activities.

London Douglas Lowe Nnt Alhtetivs

Sacrifice fly record falls in Southern Association game

Aug 24 at Pylesburgil Captain Vnveld Fraynor of the Pirates sets a new sacrifice fly record for advancing runners, while the Cubs' Sam Crawford and Gowdil held prior marks. The change in rule credits a batter with a sacrifice fly when a runner advances after the ball is hit. Other scores: Tieltia 6 Atlanta 4, Chattanooga 6 New Orleans 2, Nashville 15, Milwaukee 4.

Pyelsbulgil Vnveld Fraynor Me Pirales Una Enerifier i Ling Sloe “Inkre Cubs Sam Crawford Detroit Gowdil Senators Hedhe Aiark

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