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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1928

Page

9

San Antonio golf meet set at Blackpearl Park course

September 18 begins qualifying for the Sea Atlantic amateur golf championship at the Municipal course in Blackpurlidpe Park. Arthur Show of the San Antonio Golf Association said officials selected dates 14, 10, 20, 21, 22 for the meet with six qualifying rounds and match play. He predicts a large field and notes Thrackenridge Park has undergone course changes for a tougher layout. The Dexin Open champion is expected to compete, with Marcus Rennks stating new greens will be open for play for the first time Saturday. President Shaw expects a strong fall and winter turnout.

Sea Atlonio Blackpurlidpe Park Lresident Arthur Show San Antonio Golf Association Show Jarrest He Tirenkon Thrackenridge Park Tavorriphy Hert Corfe Syave

Series Opens in Palestine Amid Baseball Championship Hope

Aug. 0. The city awaits the call to play ball as Palestine seeks the Lone Star League title against Ban Angelo, West Texas League champion, in a best four of seven series. Three games will be played here on successive days before the finale.

Thia City Chey Palesting Wilmer Lone Star League Ban Angelo Fexny Thatallie

Zorilla Decision Provokes Unpopular Award in Angeles

Baotiogo Zorilla defeated Joey Sanger by ten round decision at featherweight in Los Angeles last night, drawing heavy crowd reaction and sharp debate over the judging. S: The bout ended in a controversial split decision that sparked discussion on scoring standards and the credibility of the fight.

Zorilla Tok Angeles Baotiogo Zorilla Joey Sanger Mil Caigit

Smiles and Shaw Lead Reopened Grackenridge Golf Season

Smiles and Arthur Shaw headline the season opening at Grackenridge Mnks, as the A. A. golf association restarts activities with hopes of strong showings.

POST CHAMPS VS. CIVILIANS AT GARRETT FIELD

Fifteenth Field Artillery faces civilians in the next round of the state tournament. Millar Liesgon, coach of the artillerymen, seeks a game with the San Iunis All-Stars at Garrett Field and other strong downtown opponents. Army Paxt 070.

Fifteenth Field Artillery Army Ceat Clain Lillamen Eit Millar Liesgon Artilerymen San Iunis Garrett Field Army Paxt

Outfielder Eckhardt Sold to Coast League Club

Amarillo Avy reports the sale of outfielder Eckhardt to a Pacific Coast League club. Manager Ripnerton did not reveal the sale price. Eckhardt, a former Drexel University athlete, is expected to replace another pitcher in the lineup.

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Chicago Links Easy For Jones In Golf Exhibition

Chicago Aug 20 Robby Jones the golfing lawyer from Atinita posted a string of near par rounds in a Walker Cup outing at the Chicago Golf Club. Jones fired a sequence of 87 30 87 across five rounds, nearly tying the course record and finishing with a strong closing run while other players registered uneven scores.

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Why Beginners Taught Plunge in Swim Class

A fragment cites reasons taught in physical education for early swimming instruction. It notes instinct versus learned technique, lung control, and horizontal balance as foundations. The piece argues beginners must understand initiating movement toward the horizon to reduce panic and enable propulsion.

Hie Physical Education Department

Walloping Giants and Dragons as Baseball Week Unfolds

In New York Hornsby leads a hit parade against the Giants, lifting the Browns over the White Sox, while Mack’s Athletics and other league results stir pennant races. Crises in the standings feature Grimes, Vawsen, and Mitchell amid a flurry of multi-hit games and late-inning drama.

Chinese tennis champion wins in Colorado tournament

Colo rado clentenniy tournament opener sees Cole Lom and Davie Cup player Gordon Lom advance with 6-3 6-2 wins. Waves title holder Dora Whyuap from Waves defeats Mary Lownes 6-1 6-0 as other men and women singles and doubles results flow in with numerous upsets and clear scores.

Denvem Cole Gordon Lom Colorado Aphlabolt Swen Wooly Horner Gi Ied Galacher Denniser Caster Jes Udy T-Di Bosworth Barr Totty Wight Neville Kiva Yuller Mery G. L. Daly M. Hanington Mary Benedict Conway Margaret Wart Josephine Agmrieh Geb Get Roswly Jaynes Cook bhilier-Fuleler Th. Molllek Hare Thearls Shafrath- Maes Cirmat-Wolvington Ashley-Dawson Medinet Y Milstein

Beating Collegians Cubs Hop to Second Place

The Keller-Maverick Cuba rose to second in the Texas theater league by defeating Cal-Inginns 10 to 1. Pilcher Sentt hurled three hits, with Garcia Neal and Gonzales adding two safeties each for the winners. Broadway Athletics upset Trang Fiell Gione, while Woodlawn Lake Tigers led the league. Athletics won the first game 10 to 4 and the second 14 to 1. Carrica held Terre hitless for seven innings before Perrenat finished. Westoe n Drague Wiehia Okiahoma City Drasui Omaha 1 Poohle 3-6 Panver 2-7 Tulaa 14 Arvsille 4.

Keller-Maverick Cuba Texas Theater League Cal- Inginns Hursday Lions Pilcher Sentt Collegians Garcia Neal Gonzales Broadway Athletics Trang Fiell

Fight Results from Lup Ansowiated Press

Reported boxing results feature Haston Dick, Grace Flowers, and Jack Britton among winners. Several bouts end with knockouts or stoppages, with fighters listed alongside cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Los Angeles.

Try Lup Ansowiated Press Haston Joneshoy Finneant Maston Grace Flowers New Itochelle Thing Rid Certer Phoenix Frankie Gareti Banana New York Val Silver Ant Jack Britton Newmk S. H Cony Canzoneri Bobby Gare Baltimore Wilmington Del Vincent Forgixong Philadelphia Pup Pim Sinriea Louisy Ads Tene Tony Fophuvei Los Angeles Hee Kmelwonil Washington Warhlngton Phil Vhin Xowhgetoren Ohie Cars Ney Oklahoma Youngstown Grunt Tela Lincoln Neb Eddie Kelly San Fran Tory Sinegar Milveank

Bible Invites All Coaches to Rules School Session

Coach Bible invites South Texas high school and college coaches to attend a rules committee session hosted by Southwestern University. The session, moved to accommodate attendees, will be part of a two week coaching school ending Friday. Fort Sam Houston league figures and local officials will participate.

Pere Cutntstt Dana N. Bible Tani Pires South Texas Coach Bible Aunl Niven Asker Aism Tosas My Tinh Meitzen San Anonis Lieut Tete Unttner Trents Fort Sam Wonston

Burke to Take on League Monday in Heavyweight Clash

Jick Swelton, famed seer of South Alonio street, touts Peters money to Martin Turke, New Orleans heavyweight, as the headline bout for Monday. Veterans from San Annis return for the full winter season with Bart Tewee and Iou Douga among notable names. A crowded card features Was Wilk, Browkiepeley Young, and Smiling Toreyno in supporting bouts as promoters chase a decisive fight night.

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Newsboy Brown Captures British Audience in London

Newsboy Brown of New York excites British fans with a display at Clipton Stadium in the 102 pound division. Critics compare his speed and technique to famed champions, noting the vivid anticipation around his performance.

London Hernan Albert M2

Ed Barrow Signs Major League Moves Shock Fans

Yawning text reports Ed Barrow rescuing two Yankee prospects by moving them to the Browns with Tom Jenkins and Wick Stanton, amid talk of a coverup and surprise shifts. The piece hints at a broader star and manager reshuffle involving Rogers Hornsby and a shift of players to Boston.

Stiles Wioliti Malls Louis Browns Mupunte Ahyad

Westies football team seeks McAllen meet eliminations report

Disjointed notes indicate the Westies football team issuing a call for eliminations for this year’s McAllen event and requesting Walnestar reports.

Rech Des Mealia Bn Enavd C. Dykes Westies Football Tean Emrulidatns McAllen Tean Walnestar

Yankees deny trade link to two players amid confusion

New York officials insisted the Yankees have not sought to trade stars Lacy and Keeye despite reports of an option on their contracts. Team managers said no deal is in place and that the players remain with the club, with no purchase price agreed upon.

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Two Texas Poloists Severely Injured in Colorado

The report details severe injuries to Hubert Farrigh of Wesns player and other polo participants in a match between the Hrowmoor and Houston teams near Colorado. Physicians say recovery is possible. An additional note from AMVATER reports Holbert and Walling sustaining injuries in a separate incident during a game in New York.

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Dundee and Negro Fight in Chicago

In Chicago tonight welterweight champion Dundee faces challenger Thompson in a high stakes title bout. Predictions center on Thompson’s improving form and Dundee’s title superiority as fans anticipate a decisive outcome at Park.

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