Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1928

Page

9

Templeton to Write for Light About Olympic Games

Dink Templeton, Stanford coach and American Olympic athletics figure, will author daily serial articles for Universal Service. The pieces will appear exclusively in The Light in San Antonio and provide an authoritative daily recitation of America's battles for top world athletic honors.

Dink Templeton Leland Stanford University Intay Europe Nnn Templeton San Antonio America Tennilelan

S A cleans up in tennis tourney title

The Ammy city sent players to the Hen Antonio Country club events, winning four of six major titles. Anna Mae Reichert paired with Delymyl to win women s doubles. Reichert also took women s singles. Beiligenn and Nolo won men s doubles. Earle Tisler of Austin won junior singles. Larlor-Carr Rodingon won junior doubles. Darknes stopped play after many matches, with McCarley advancing in men s consolation.

Texas Dennis Dournaitien Hen Antonio Migses Anna Mae Reielert Pat Delymal Mel Couil Maenett Misa Marella Masterson Norton Tron Linle Arthur Beeligenn Nolo Anna Mae Raichert Deliymel-Reicherk Earle ‘Tisler Austin Joxern Burnett- Masterson Jesse McCarley Uta McCarles Winchester Kelsrfi

Whitney's Record In the Big League

On a very unusual day in Eleaunajoy leagues Archne Whitey of San Antonio and Philadelphia Sationaly failed to get a hit. He struck out four times and did not reach base, while no fielding errors were recorded.

Eleaunajoy Archne (Pinkey) Whitey San Antonio Philadelphia Sationaly

Americans Sail Off to Amsterdam for Olympic Mission

The American Olympic team, amid bands and whistles, departs New York aboard the steamship President Roosevelt decorated with world flags. Amid a throng and celebratory mood, stars like Gihon and Tadlock head to Amsterdam as nine days at sea precede the competition, with coaches wary of fatigue and weather.

York Hamn Chartercivilianship Bungevelt Ramca Amsterdam Don Macom Bloomfield X Il Cathal Iyccum Charley Tadlock Rende Famoia Conches Cuit Las Fon Jtohortean Ahinboarl

Light YMCA offers large free swimming class for teens

Photo shows the M.C. A pool during a session of the 17 to 21 age division class at The Light YMCA free swimming school. This is the second largest class recorded.

M.C. A M. C A

US Olympic track team faces uncertain Paris bid

The article outlines American hopes for the 1924 Paris Games, praising sprinters like Wrkolf, Paddork, and Taras and noting strong relay squads. It highlights expectations in 110m hurdles, 400m, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus, javelin, and decathlon, with cautious optimism about long-distance events and climate conditions.

Amsterdam Enaches Lloyd Wahn Dandowner Hase Tlahn Conde Es Cour Paris Pfevent Eqiad Winfield Osim America Wrkolf Paddork Taras Taster Shan Ihe McCaules Smith Dave Abbott Comperison Ray Ty Clarence Howe Oiere Aleek Wwe Poeresses Nyon Daxaling

Learning to Swim by E C McCullon

Instructional note from the Light-Y M C A Free Swimming School detailing the cannonball float drill for beginners. It describes submerging, locking forearms around legs, surfacing in a cannonball pose, and holding for about ten seconds to build water confidence before progressing to crawl stroke techniques in daily lessons.

E. C. McCullon Light Y. M. C. A. Free Swimming School Jesson

Paddock Defends Role as Olympic Aid Amid Resignation Storm

Chaney Paddock remains at the center of amateur athletics as rival George W. Wightman resigns from the Olympic committee over pacific gatekeepers. Paddock counters that athletes deserve credit for fund-raising while criticizing Wightman’s stance and stressing cooperation. The dispute follows Paddock meeting Maj. Gen. Douglas MacArthur and a contested view on American Olympic eligibility.

Cavalry Bet YONI Chaney Paddock Recaller George W. Wightman Moston Yester Tay Peny Meiner Agon Pratese Oriiner Waddock Wightinn Ike Untdock United States Stes Warvard Stadium Tam Cale Ammotene Nice Bone City Wightman Newlongland Olympic Fund Paddock Padock Paden Douglas. MacArtlar Olyinie Coranif Wiehtmans Lelier Boston Diac Arthos Parddack Frye Amarica Roston

USCup Team Starts Work At Davis Stadium

The USCup squad opens training under captain William Nilden and vice captain Davis as they prepare for the interzone final on July 27. Dalvas, Tay, and Abi lene Cole contribute in a 11-4 win during internal trials, while Abtrarez and Pola show promise in securing positions for the challenge round.

ALVU Fevnee Shily Wiliam

Bass Completes His Amateur Fight Card

Amateur boxing card features a lineup with Raxmond Coreia facing Musil rose and Kronk Wright versus Veward Christiansen. Other bouts include Mas Marieu versus Muy Tollis and Vamp Wares against Pony Strawn.

Bass Toh Tin Theo Silay Nish Sevannera Raxmond Coreia Musil Rose Can Broil Kronk Wright Vera Veward Christiansen Mie Mrnistein Mas Marieu Muy Tollis Ryan Weigh Vermis Vamp Wares Pony Strawn Stirl Scan

Bear Pennant Fund Promises Support Across Community

Community fundraiser details a $400 bear pennant drive aimed at aiding local causes. Funds will be distributed via a radio station partnership and the Pine arrangement, with expectations of checks to designated recipients. Officials urge donors to contribute promptly to support the campaign.

Shere Frost National Tank Aga Etnitey Ktha ix Yin Pine Dick Wallace M Oatition Eatla Anata Vane Alan

Macfarlane Leads Shawnee Open Golf Title Fight

Macfarlane tops the Shawnee Open Golf standings at Duaw Wart Pennsylania with rounds of 71 71, finishing two strokes ahead of Jack Worrestor. Numerous players from North Jersey and nearby clubs crown the field with performances shaping the final list as international growth in the event continues.

Willie Sun- Farlane Withie Bueke Tin Crook Lea Siegel Fenimore Seenh Avelie Carpston Aubry Boones Miilish Brench TT Meliliarn

Swim Classes Turned Into Picnics by Instructors

Reports describe a summer program where FE. McCulloh and Chief Instructor McGullah oversee varied swim classes from ages 21 to 81. Classes held Wednesday and Friday mornings, with a notable session for older swimmers, aiming to attract about 200 participants over two weeks.

Fim Warirkehn Sieininens McCulloh Lena Seimiing Etnex Tarsday Wight Si Oyvars Elassig WY Ag Ain Wen Pharsiy Pisa Formien Sion Ubey McGullah

Airmen book three games for weekend schedule

The San Antonio Air Depot team plans three weekend league games. Lefty Mesander and Galvin join the Airmen's battery with Moved pitching and Kelly catching for the Elks. The Airmen face Ali Jadores at Van Dele station with first pitch at 10 g'elock morning and 3 pm afternoon. Ferris Runday notebooks include mound work by Fuldio McCarty and mini Davis.

San Antonio Air Depot Tean Wi Tig Air Depot Diminoud Lefty Mesander Galvin Jornt Will Kelly He Elks Ali Jadores Lyon van Dele Station Fuldio McCarty Mini Davis Dare

Texas Batters Fatten Up Averages

Texas batters show booming hitting across multiple games with Beaumont and Waco squads delivering strong offense. A double header at Beaumont features 18 hits for both teams, while Fort Worth showcase sees David Turns and Wichita contest yielding high offense and standout hitters like Darrough Rabecte and Mills.

Woras Langon Hatemro Gove Burl Ron Manston Woytieeliggers Waco Cubs Beaumont Howton Heamout Hubbell Celket Sys Vallig Syaddeen Giverina Io Ming Clariry Rabecte Wichitans Milles Murze Tozenthal Dolley Firecratch Wienang Malla Fort Worth Shrevepork Denvid Trap Owens Moore Bosniitz Cobbett

Also Mentioned on This Page

S.A Whitney U. S Davis J. Wallis N Coetesnontent New York Jia Adieur Nona Flower Nntime Athletic Ehix Pachane Ix Pence Ambarandora C. McCulloh Frank Diaz Abilent Pola Dalvas Te Abilene Cole Chub Snine Wierien Macfarlane Tottale Ruonin Setsey City Racheater Fallimore Newark Airmen Shemet HOM Datoas Uly Pearlon Wichita Pally Lings Wheo Decatur el Peoria Tahsille Lennington Slit Terri Fania Three Cares Hart Schaffrer & Mara Clothes Fomby East Houston Street
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication