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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1928

Page

6

Reorganization talk edges key Western League plans

Des Moin es Iowa Aug 3 Western league eyes reorganization adding southern cities like Tulsa and Oklahoma City with possible Denver and Sioux City ties. President Tisle Gear of Topeka visits Sioux City and discusses franchise options including Connell Blatin and Topeka.

Des Moines Iowa Western League Ehandoscene Eoutherm Tulaz Olahuma City America Segulars Tisle Gear Topela Kan Todas Gear Sioux City Conneil

73 Pound Catfish Captured by Hand

A scrambled report describes a dramatic event at a fishing site with mentions of anglers Atwood Dale Rusty Kool and others. The fragment hints at a large fish and a rescue effort, though details are unclear and likely garbled.

Trier Almond End Jr Isin Ranch Atwood Dale Joyan Franch Kool Dalka

Americans Edge British Pairs In Walker Cup Warmup

American team led by George Von Elm and Jess Lacette r opened with a win as four pairs faced strong British challengers E B Perthian and Dr. William Tweedle. The day featured thunderstorm interruptions with Falls and near-misses, yet the Americans held their nerve. Francis Gulmet, Jimmie Johnston, Von Elm, and Jed Sweets survived a lightning scare near a wire fence while completing the match-play drill.

Chicago Dobbs Jones Chick Evans Mal Hezlet W. L. Hope Driton Francis Malmet Jimmie Johnston le Square Leone A. Torrance Eustace F. Storer Watts Guyn Roland MacKenzie Jost Inka Deck A. R. MacCallum George H. Walker United States Golf Association Informa Britain Francis Gulmet Kimmie Johnston George von Elm Jed Sweets Uardaln Ane Ltd

Teams collide as mystery sinks in Dallas PA

A garbled sports brief from Dallas Pennsylvania hints at a debate over a game involving youths. Names like Gardner and Stanton appear amid fragmented lines about a team effort and a controversial inquiry. The readable bits suggest tension around a match outcome and player conduct.

Dallas Seialeer Sinkias Lastanan Grariuer Jentint of Stanton

Pennant Chasers and City Matches Across the Nation

A fragmentary sports roundup shows teams such as Fort Worth, Cleveland, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago in pennant chases with scattered scores. Names like Fan Antonia and Bracmant Wranestar appear in jumbled form, alongside numerous unclear player lines and dates.

Fan Antonia Bareversitay Wicrita Cathe Fort Weste Dalian Henalog Bracmant Wranestar Ceauire Maco Palma Wichie Talte Hareverart Beaucomt Houstig Rats

National League Notes Amid Confusing Schedule

Fragmented report covers various NL games and players with scattered team names and unclear results. Mentions New York figures and multiple cities but lacks cohesive outcomes or complete lines, leaving readers with a patchwork of action and conjecture.

Rip Collins Likely To Rejoin Tigers

Rip Collins appears set to return with the Tigers after a period away. Reports note improved form and a key role upon rejoining, with mentions of leadership and rising confidence as the team eyes upcoming games.

Rip Collins Tigers

Brooks Opens All Greens Saturday at Quickenpidge Park

Brooks Deooks, manager of the Quickenpidge park emupiciyal zal course, announces the course opens Saturday with almost complete rebuilds. The back nine features a par five drill, greens reconstructed, bunkers relocated, and a terrace added, promising new top conditions for golfers this weekend.

Muti Deooks Qrickenpidge Park San Antonia Brooks Werot Noosily Beauhs Remnins

Whitney's Record In the Big League

The Phillies beat the Pirates yesterday as Pinkney Whitney starred in the win. He scored points, made a key assist, and delivered strong defense in a standout performance for the Phillies.

Whitney Phillies Pittsburgh Hig Pinkey Whitnee

Broadway Athletics Take Second Place

The Broadway Athletics secured second place in the Tessa Thesler league after the Kel ley-Mavericcl Cubs won 4-3 Wednesday afternoon. The Cubs led early but the Athletics rallied with eight errors by the Cubs and timely hits, while Walt pitched the seventh inning for the Athletics and Gary Lee Cre contributed offensively as Santos added three hits.

Tessa Thesler Kelley-Mavericcl Cubs Cubs Cubsafield Tan Cubs Walt Athletics Perrenot Gary Lee Santos

Women's Swim Champion May Enter Open Event

Toronto reports the women’s swimming champion may join an open event. The article notes Weare ing the trown of daminition and mentions competitors from New York and other places, detailing race dynamics, pace, and notable finishers. It highlights Miss Cialte and Miss Jeli Greet among entries with strong showings, and notes the event's anticipated competition and stakes.

Toronto UPI Daminion Friel New York Rites Avery

Waco Bears Clash Amid Rough Week and Injuries

Texas ball notes recount a rough stretch for the Waco Bears with a doubleheader against San Antonio. Key moments include a thumb dislocation to catcher-manager Cliven and a late scare as misplayed balls and crowded baserunners sparked tension.

Willis Go Postponed For Dundee Combat

Chicago boxing scene reports Willis vs Dundee postponed after late changes. Promoter Jim Bilton announced rescheduling from tonight to next Tuesday as officials review medicals and weigh ins. The bout was to feature heavyweight contenders with strong local interest.

Willis Dundee Combat Chicago Ang. F.e Anether Ras Fas Dini Thampeon Sno Wegen Harner White Sox Tindee Tharapein Rues von Lng Wellermelphti Uni Prntinter Jim Bilton Kelkinn Anidereisht Jack Willis Bar ‘Aulunia Tex Tiniealas

Fragmented Fight Card Amid Erratic Names and Results

An uneven report lists multiple boxing bouts with numerous misspelled names and unclear outcomes. Notable mentions include confrontations tied to New York Chicago Des Moines and Montreal with several knockouts and disputed scores.

Johnee Mills Newsbey Bean Engin United States Foul Waston Ohio May Wallner Dahnny Mason Littsburgh Weel New York Zavrin Newark Darton Atsaneg Anju Chile Vrancieco Spridz Thilabilintus George Des Moines

Barr Beaten Bell Winner Denyet Aug Four

Barr defeats Bell in a tightly contested match while other results reveal mixed performances. Gallagher and Garrett feature prominently, with Berkeley and Austin players noted in strong showings. The men's division shows several unexpected outcomes and team shifts across the schedule.

Cross-Channel swimmer ends attempt after five hours

In France on August 20 8 percent was cited as the attempt began by Alexander Duktz of Tellard who swam a cross-channel route at A740 Wow last night. He quit the effort early this morning after entering the water about two hours after Annie Mepseliot Germany alwrted. The swimmer was forearl and the quest ended after fruitless exertion.

Thirel Pere Anna Tinapit Werthelot Mass Cuwa Rwitverlind Jeli Miler France Alexander Duktz Tellard Annie Mepseliot Germany

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