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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1928

Page

5

Swims Channel Challenge Sparks Competing Feats

Lyndon August 25 reports Alda Sharp and Lonny a swimmer who conquers the English Channel sister day Telerned 10 Bouya for any other try at the thorny waters. Miss Shorp completed her swim in 31 minutes, with Ber trudy Hderk noting her achievement.

Lyndon Alda Sharp Yrathful Lonny Whamer Miss Shorp Beit Bertrudy Hderk Catifl Fin Eales Nealter Daber Wolff Kierke

Majors Help Veach Liska In Major Week Of Pitching Honors

The Major league echoes Veach and Liska as they dominate the week with standout pitching, outpacing rivals in a high profile stretch. Strong names such as Veach, Liska, and Weber headline a list of performers across cities including Indianapolis and Milwaukee, fueling a competitive chase for leadership in the season’s hot streak.

Minor League Series Resume At Home Grounds

The text describes a minor league series with teams including the Twins and others, mentioning runs, hits, and home runs by Windham, Mee Clanghar, and Valentine. It notes a large crowd, four starting pitchers used by the Twins, and a strong offensive effort across the series with several players reaching base and scoring.

Albans Palestine Pesarkena Minde Heough Kote Cinltivan Vexariana ii Windham Thestine Mee Clanghar Perirkaia Owl Lave Heer Fingelle Valentine Ly

Pirates Ask Waivers On Veteran Meadows

The Pittsburgh Pirates requested waivers on pitcher Meadows, a veteran who joined from Philadelphia and has been a standout for the team. Officials cited arm injuries and performance concerns as reasons for evaluating his status.

Pirates Ask Waivers Veteran Meadows Tee Alfielats Pittsbirgh Bade Leo Pirates Philadelphia Manin Trviniely Wovera Venee

Lott to Attend Brown University

A fragment notes Lott will attend Brown University in Providence Rhode Island. The text is garbled with multiple errors but indicates a planned college enrollment this fall for the individual named Lott. No additional verifiable details.

Lott Brown University

Major Baseball and Golf Standings Stirling Headlines

Dated in a bustling sports wrap, the Yankees maintain the lead in the American League as tight pennant races heat up. Pirates and Reds chase, while Chicago Cubs and others jockey for position. Pitching highlights include strong showings by Grimes and Crowder era veterans, with notable doubleheaders and crucial late-inning defense shaping the standings.

Pirates Seri Prarness Diesburght Vilay Elonling York Tuileigh Grimes Ginity Bny the Phillies Kroest Oneault Nowas Clas Chicago Wightean St. Louis Imix

Memorial Stadium donors get options

Memorial Stadium donors face choices on contributions with several levels offering benefits. The plan allows subscribers to donate amounts such as 25 or 100 dollars for a defined period in exchange for seats, priority, or related privileges at future games.

Three More Races for Derby Winner

Chikagol Ame. F.-44-Telch Conn, the 1928 Kentucky Derby winner, will start in three more races before retiring. Mrs. Tole D. Frets of Chicago announced. The champion will enter the Gold Cup event at Barnet Park and the sold cup stakes at Dawtivrne.

Chikagol Kentucky Kla Agener Tole D. Frets Chicago Jin Cheng Bale Rent Park J Dawtivrne

Righthand Results Move Toward Texas League Honors

The Texas league standings picture grows clearer as Wichita and hosta push high in the table and San Antonio Eyes a third place. The Tears need several wins to clinch third, while nearby clubs struggle with form. McGraw faces pressure as tensions rise over trade rumors and manager fingerprints.

Moniers Club to Face McCoy Stars in Sunday Bout

Monier Nymbers head to Completan to play MrCas Alle Sinte Sunday afternoon. Plumb-4rx team tops Tex Koren, while Miree piftehere neo readies for duty. Wadixke Koliski Staldimann CHsen work behind the bar as Puppers seek to hook Ramis. Walter Klaerner at 112 Cutchra avenue coordinates plans. other notes list divisions in various leagues and venues.

Ame Gene Carfort Miree Wadixke W. Koliski Tone Chsen

Ancient Shakespeare Volume Fascinates Gene

Dublin August 25 Visilins Winnite college Wheary Vicur Cunney wine cross in first edition of Shakespeare. The folio fascinated Gene and others, sparking talk of miracles and poetic prowess. Ex-champion Lael regirl praised the volume, noting how it impressed officials and readers with cultural resonance. John Melnick at Moers Malios described the scene at the taker's home.

Dublin Visilins Winnite College Wheary Vicur Cunney Falco Wattle E&pechuly Chimaapion Vanney John Melnick Moers Malios

Petrolle Defeats Berg in Contested Lightweight Bout

In Chicago, Billy Petrolle edged Berg in a strenuous lightweight clash. The fight featured rugged exchanges, with Petrolle earning a split decision after a tense final round. Sammу Mandell was noted as a potential future opponent for the winner, promoter Matted af Chiesge announced.

Chicago Hig Taster Billy Petrolls Mark Ohrost Petrolia Way Celinical Knockink Myer Paige Bavi Omeroind Fwelubars Owl Mms Blain Wight Vetrolle Huss Sammy Mandell Din Matted Chiesge Detpair Borg Kong

Squabble Over Deciding Game Delays Wrestling League Finish

Abilene and San Angelo clashed in a decisive wrestling league game with Abilene winning 24 to 12 after a dispute over scheduling. The protest over the game’s location and umpiring led to confusion, while Abilene’s pitchers and outfielders battled, producing eight home runs and numerous errors that shaped the result.

Grocers Face Coast Outfit In Four Game Series

The Ta B&R Grocers meet the Univeston Baca squad in a four game series starting at noon. Key pitchers listed include Dave, Rudy Wogel, Gil Bret, and Sonke Bentley. The Galveston din ers roster features several players with varied roles as the teams prepare for the weekend clash.

Linn Werlich Screw Galveston Dave Rudy Wogel Gilbret Guat

95 Captures Trap Laurels

The trapshooting event at the Abram American finndicn drew notable contenders led by 95 Captures from Apartanburs South Carolina. A strong breeze affected throws as top shooter Vandalla claimed victory with a decisive score while rival shooters faced tough conditions and near misses.

Yehal Vince Tone Vandalla

Boston Braves Face Semi Pro Stars in Exhibition

The Boston Braves scheduled an exhibition game against semi pro stars on August 4 with signed contractors joining the roster. Players and fielders such as ARHQN, Diy Ae AGIKON, Obie, Tostertler, and Rosen are mentioned as participants. Details about sale price and benefits are unclear due to garbled text.

Boston Braves ARHQN Diy Ae Agikon Obie Tostertler Rosen Thurdshaseman Havin Annalnerd Telay Herve Boston Anefits

Boat Club to Race at Medina Sunday

The San Antonio Hanketh will stage five motor races on the Medina Jakn course Sunday, according to Bill Fark, commonare of the elnhy Pha rnees. The Taek withthin hig intersrity Fegatha on Sent, II and VW. Synnjay's races begin ab 280.

Boat Club Medina San Antonio Hanketh

Major Leaders in National League Pitching and Batting

Fragmented OCR lists several players and teams with scattered names such as Hoyt and others. The readable portion hints at lead statuses in pitching and batting, mentioning teams like the Yankees and Braves and players with uncertain spellings.

Actediog Marnshy Brees Pires Piralea Pickley Renton Melutx Yanks Slanneh Tironede Hoyt Yay Wonf

Young netters survive in U S meet

Four young players led by Lila Wutiagal and Miss Wills advanced on Tuesday in Boston to reach the semifinals of the U S tennis meet. Cross of San Francisco, Varkura of New York, and Moll Matters of New York also survived fierce tests to join the round of last eight, as veterans and rising stars battled for spots.

T Mills Connie Pagers Lila Wutiagal Colony Tank Uelen Willk Derkeler Evlith Cross San Francisco Melon Darnbs Suita Varkura Perental Moll Matters New York Wills Fate Mallory Miss.Jacobs Lal Manly Jory Missirgorie Sorrill Boston Sirs Thiolatehkiss Wheltman Toston Chrangien Ton Palling California Wishtman Panay Huse Fom Vbikken Styimebos Hille Billy Indy Qale Ie Crose Sanuly Iwi Mtvs Les Cross Hart Lawrence Maryer Char- Inlte Trimer Chapin Yayr Willa Boll Chanin Ted Clepin Wils Rey Balis Lnitet Btater Moylan Wraney Leielone Anjotrig Telimond Ruddy Pala Alii Virginia Mice Histon Mins

Chicago men purchase Arlington Park stake from sale

A group led by D Brown and Timpson Ar sale purchase Arlington Park, Chicago's major track, acquiring controlling interest. Ralph Lines, William Ryan, Val Crane and Frank Take listed among buyers while a plan to sell the remaining stock and managers is noted.

Omicato Aroun Ghleagahu Arlington Park D. Brown Caliigenia Turfasan Geemuse General Anager Tohn Mt. Timpson Ralph Lines William Ryan Val Crane Vie Stork Rainers Perrs Bragean Aml Frankie Take Chicago Ceer Bres Artington Parks PA Mor Hare

Griffiths Faces TQ Meet Against White

Fragmentary text reports a matchup between Griffiths and K. White in Chicago area events, with unclear references to Aug timing, weight categories, and rival names. No coherent result or dates are confirmed.

Griffiths Cincago Gettin Hiv Dehue Kuweking Tony Maeulle New Orleans Amitebril

Spuds and Bisons Plan Likely Texas League Playoff

Doak Mtoberts of Dallas announced that Alvig Garner of the Wiche lia Pulls and Fred Ankennier of Houston would meet Manny to draft plans for a probable playoff between the league contenders. The series would be a five game set at Wichita Falls where the hosts hold a strong home edge. If needed a extended schedule could reach four or five games in the Southern Association, extending the Wisie series by a week due to the Texas circuit.

New York St. Lowes New York Yanhook Grediele Tah Cowte Atack Tom Wate Te Ila Ubittaylae de Cav Iain Mertter Monel Thes Titteburglh Mile Five Yankees REDS ANI Pirayes Dallas Doak Mtoberts Texas League Alvig Garner Wichelia Fred Ankennier Houston Manny Wichita Balls Southern Association Joop Tesas Jonge

Bowling Tuner Ten Pen League Amid Turbulent Night

A chaotic bowling update shows close matches and uneven results as Tuners Ten Pen struggle in a high stakes league night. Scores hint at pivotal shifts with several teams posting weak frames while others surge. the narrative notes disputed opens, late rallies, and looming schedule changes.

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