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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1928
Page
9
A ragged reminiscence mixes Western riders and coastal baseball talk. Mentions San Francisco, Portland, Detroit, Chicago, and Hollywood amid jumbled names like Moriarty and Mears. A pistol and rifle club anecdote notes a plate misfire affecting a state championship, while the piece hints at missed marksmanship glory and lingering pride.
In Philadelphia on July 8, JOBO KNEK of the Los Angeles Athletic Club threw the 16 pound hammer 52 feet 1 2 inches in practice, topping the previous mark of 50 feet 1 2 inches. Jim De Meers of the University of Oregon also hurled the hammer 215 feet. The world record stands at 101 1 2 feet. Athletes planned further sessions in Portland and Seattle this week.
Fragmented OCR shows names and places like New York Pittsburgh and Brooklyn with scattered figures. The text mentions leagues and teams in a sports context, including locations such as Oklahoma City and Seattle. It appears to summarize standings or player references without coherent narrative.
November sees Norton, Novo, and McCarlex among singles favorites in the Southwest Texas Tourney at San Antonio Country Club. Early matches feature Norton vs Novo, McCarlex facing Colemen, Latonte against Vasloe, with weathered byes and late starts as junior and senior divisions begin play.
The Olympic swimming committee named a 17 member team of mermaid hopefuls for Paris. Among the selections are Martha Nevelius EU Mediary Viomar Tlohn Adelaine Tanihert Agnes Gierastis Suanne Eaird Josephine MeTsin Albina Osipawich Inge Froniz and Margaret Matlinan. Several top named contenders were listed as missing or未named, with notes about past winners and notable performances from the American swimming community.
Ruth Hurt, in New York, clawed toward a notable season record as he battles a wrenched shoulder and carries on through 26 games with 22 days and six homers. The Yankees slugger, former champion of the current campaign, edged past the halfway mark of Wy 1927 record pace as Washington beat Thaxton yesterday.
The Three-I Loop announces a split season starting immediately with the first half beginning this week and the second half to follow after holiday doubleheaders. Decatur officials led by EL J Wakie unveil the plan as Terre Haute clinches the championship title for the campaign.
In a close Army-Tast league tilt, the Fifteenth Field Artillery defeated the Twelfth 6 to 5. Michalis delivered the defining hit, while Finglish pounded three safe blows for the Fifteenth. Holmes pitched for the winners as Dranas started for the Twelfth. The loss helped Teliteren clinch second place and left the Neeth infantry season split.
Armatt of Washington and Pete O'Hara of Greensburg led the Pennsylvania open at Oakmont after the first round with scores of 148 as the event nears completion. The national one under Halcmont winner from that year was among the leaders.
Parish baseball leaguers will hold a meeting Tuesday to discuss seating, with topics including the league president and upcoming arrangements.
A garbled account from the Southwear Texas tennis tourney recounts Monday’s first round where Walter Scott faces veteran Corvel in a tense match. Lucian costed by Austin’s Earl Taylor as the crowd watched Norton and Carvel discuss the final, with various players like Neeligton Coleman Fuquay and others noted in scattered, unclear play-by-play.
Braves defeat Quakers 6 to 4 in ten innings as Hollingsworth and debutant Gill lead a pitching duel. Cubs move up while Reds drop. Yankees pound Senators in a doubleheader. White Sox and Athletics split games with strong hitting from Sicolowski and Kell.
Sutherland players under Jl searching arrange four game schedule. They seek matches by calling Missing F408. Urs training won 37 6 over Alimo Printer and then played a six inning game with 34 0. A. group, with Shralt Moths Deau champ Montiine Xantia Bolling starring.
Jackson Mississippi reports Buck Stapleton chosen manager of the Inca baseball team in the Cotton States League. He succeeds Snipe Conley, who was released yesterday after a club meeting of directors.
San Antonio Eagles meet the West Side All-Stars in a summer substitute game at Eagles Field. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but names indicate a local basketball matchup between city teams with a potential park venue.
Whitney's record rises in the big leagues as Whit Philadelphia Nationals third baseman Pinkey Whitney posts a 9 for 11 hitting streak over the last two weeks. He collects four hits in a doubleheader and raises his season average above .300 while contributing a two-bagger a sacrifice and three runs batted in. He played seven chances at short with a clean fielding day as Western Association play proceeds with no game schedule listed.
A garbled late page fragment mentions names and places in a chaotic scene. The readable bits reference Warton Cooper and Wel Alighgly Bind amid unfamiliar terms. The text hints at a local or personal matter but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
A 13 year old golfer, blind since illness ten months earlier, shot a 43 for nine holes at the municipal half course in Ban Direo California. He learned to play after losing his sight and faced challenges like unable to see the pit lines. The report notes his father Lieutennet WS Cooper and his mother Mrs. Cooper.
The New York junior lightweight title bout between Morgan and Martin is postponed from Wednesday to Thursday due to a scheduling shift by the State Athletic Commission at the request of Tromater Wambert EU HOZYS. The 16 round fight remains the main event with a 12 round match added Friday at Hockover stadium featuring Corporal Jazzy Schwartz and Frisco Grande.
Promoter Associated Prom presents a murky Chicago card with numerous featherweight bouts. Senin wins over Jackie Jingan, Shulle Callahan stops Dilly Shiog, and other listed matches show mixed results across cities including New Haven and Cleveland with several disqualifications and knockouts noted.
Fragmented OCR shows box score details for a Texas League game with names like Houston, Waco, Schuble, and Caldwell. The readable lines mention two-base hits, stolen bases, and pitching notes but are garbled and partial. No clear final score or complete team lineup is extractable.
Fragmentary report shows batters and runs with names like Moree Newman Morse Mora Sonne Newnan and Shinners, plus umpire mentions Barneity and times. Details are garbled, but indicates a baseball style score with earned runs and team references Dallas Fort Worth and Dalian.
Reports from Wimbledon echo loud praise for Tilden as he overwhelmed Linglish with powerful serves and strategic finesse. Critics highlight his dominance, calling his performance majestic and contrasting it with earlier contrasts of his style on the court.
Toe Braitey and Williams lead a crew from the Texas university toward Austin after sunset to attempt the eighty nine mile run aimed at breaking the Larabuntien Indians record. The group hopes to surpass 1927 AA Mours and 68 sulietes with Beaulley and Kiel pres guiding Willie away from rival Williams at the course.
Four round bouts are listed for the Lake Gard event with participants including Charles A. Lovers and Brannon, Merwin, Rovdolph McCinna, and others. The card features matches arranged by Lovers with various opponents and officiating details, reflecting a local boxing program.
Chicago reports the Western league clubs opened the second half of the season in a delayed start. Oklahoma City led the first half and finished tied for top, while teams including Wichita, Des Moines, Omaha, and Des Moines are set to resume action under new schedules.
Americans Thig and Bennk Tider teamed to defeat the English pair Kuimingari George Urde-Stees in a doubles final at Wimbledon. The Americans advanced to the semifinals by defeating Tilden and Hunter, as French and Australian pairs also claimed victories in the mixed and youth events.
The article notes Albaugh planning to compete in a regional golf championship tour near Mumenk at Howston on December 11 and 12, with other entrants including Marean and a local junior champion. Organizers aim to attract top players from New Orleans and nearby cities, with several events scheduled by the association.
A local laundry ad promotes cheaper services and new offerings as a campaign to tilt housework costs. It touts rates around 4 percent and highlights the Puritan Paul Laul Dr. Weacing advertises Economy Service with Taul Laundry at 48 South Feares Street.
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