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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1928

Page

4

Giants Struggle as Streak Hits by Pirates and Cards

The New York Giants stumble in a rough stretch, dropping six of eight on a western swing as Pittsburgh and St Louis win tight games. Cards ignite a late rally to split the series, while Dallas wins a separate clash, leaving New York in third with Cincinnati and Chicago ahead.

Cincinnati New York Ats Chicago Cubs Iho Cardinals Brooklyn Associated Frees Bince John Metraw Alleghanies Giants Cordairs Pirates McGraw Jorg Crain Tor Doug Vie Gearn Harper Horst Domentlin Ang Gherdél Buerda Sack Cummings Little Chick Hates

Learning to Swim Weaves Plunge and Paddle Lessons

Instruction on the crawl stroke continues in the Light Y M C A Free Swimming School series. The article details the plunge and paddle drill, arm extension, and head-down technique, noting not to use the kick initially. It describes six elementary lessons taught in large classes at The Light Y M C A and the Y pool, with tomorrow’s sport section to coordinate the sequence.

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Pick Loughran to beat Latzo in ten-round bout

Boxing report from Wilesbarme Pennsylvania notes promoter BTormmy Loughsan of the heavyweight division files two bets as favorite to defeat Tete Latzo in a ten round fight next Monday. Backers include members of the clan’s friends amid untbrewcher support for the former Scranton miner.

Wilefsbarme Loughsan Tete Latzo

Fagles S Eagle Pass Preseason Baseball Notice

Fragmented OCR text reports a sports event in Eagle Pass Texas with team names Fagles and Eagles and a forthcoming game on Sunday June 20 at an unspecified Cowhasa field. The article mentions referees and coaches and partial results from earlier rounds of local baseball action.

Eagle Pass Tex Eagle Tess Danville

Boxers Stage Rained Out Showdown Tonight At Ebbers Field

Wily promoter Hamiertry schedules a rerun for the Morgan vs Marin bout and a second title clash between Izey Nehwrrez and Fristoe Grande after rain halted the earlier matchup. Both events aim to showcase resilience despite postponements and weather delays.

Eddie Marin Jaine Battie Ebbers Field Saturdas Hamiertry Toga Romoter Morgan Izey Nehwrrez Firmeighit Tite-Hokier Fristoe Grande

Shade to Box Klein in Kansas City Ring

Californian Shade announced by Gabe Kaufman of Kansas City to box Tiser Thuins in Kansas City on July 24. The Kansas City promoter said Shade posted 95,064 dollars with the state athletic commission for the event.

Box Klein Kansas City Chicago Walkera Earld Tiser Thuins Ailein California Kansas Gabe Kaufman

Houston Juniors Set For Golf Finals At Inver Oaks

Houston youths compete in a 36 hole junior golf championship at Inver Oaks Country Club. Sue Greenwood, Lee Andrews, and Gordon Gaumeze reach semis with Morgan, Gammage, and Joe Gugenheim advancing to finals, while Lefty Stackhouse defeats San Antonio rivals to set a final clash with Gugenheim.

Houston Tesas Ivo Ried Institute Galf Sue Greenwod Forrest Lee Andrews Inver Oaks Saturkay Derry Greenhood Talsestan VD. W. Graves Mexia Drowny Morgan San Antonio Morgan Moreau Jimmy Mung Antunia South Gras Lysoe Atel Tg Itur Hia Gammage Uber Airway Lorfhnt Gaommacere Uave Dored Glgenueim Ming Ilvision Joe Gugenheim Lefty Stackhoure Stackhiouse Wellzs McKnight Hernard Schreier McKnight Schreiver Lick Greig Gress Anil Bie

Boerne White Sox to play Cubans in San Antonio

The Boerne White Sox travel to San Antonio to face the San Luis All-Stars in a doubleheader at Garrett Field. First pitch is at 10 AM, second at 2 PM. The Sox bring pitchers Thigosh Yevker and Goodwin, catcher Hinith, and players Weniller Srbweppe Bremer Elatevamp, among others, against a San Luis lineup including Veteman Tareef Decker Kronkoski.

Toerne White Sax San Antonio San Luis All-Stars Garrett Field P. Ta White Sox Thigosh AL Yevker Goodwin Hinith Weniller Srbweppe Bremer Ith Elatevamp Veteman Tareef Decker Kronkoski Still

St Marys Vadreraits Organize for Texas Meet and Football Growth

St Marys aims to host strong athletic development with a meet in Texas and plans to boost football interest locally. Mentors expect key players like Brown and Petty to step up, while Aggies consider a Texas game to spark turnout. talks include striking schedules and possible big matches.

St. Mary's Tewas Pe Mary's

Pennant Chasers and Roster Mix Up in Turbulent Schedule

A fragmentary sports summary notes pennant chasers Fetlag Kervatls Dalles and opponents like Fort Worn and San Anitasio amid disrupted games. The page lists scattered team names, locations, and results, with other lines indicating postponed matches due to rain and the headline style reflects a chaotic, early 20th century score roundup.

San Anitasio Hounten Mrawhad

Western Amateur to Welcome Walker Cup Stars

Chicago notes the Walker Cup players will join the Western Amateur championship week August 24 26th, creating an exceptionally strong field. The event precedes the Chicago Golf Club matches set for August 30 to September 1, and the entire Walker Cup team is expected to participate.

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Fort Riley Poloists Win Cup in Thrilling Final

Fort Riley poloists edge Fort Hill 7 to 6 to win the July Broadmoor tournament cup. Spectacular play kept the grandstand rapt through seven chukkas as rivals traded goals led by Dewey and Tan Swing with key scores from Carlton Targern and others.

Silen' Cole Uly Miley Kang Fort Hill Oklahoma Ielo Dewey Kansans Chukker Maj Tan Heure tiNerymen Wrageh Vhrovah Carlton Targern Bort Wiley Het Dute Anateha

Marriner Wins Sixteenth Knockout in Second Round

Chicago report notes Sily 14 and Mey Marriner heavyweight from University of JiIwais scored his sixteenth knockout last night by flooring Turkish heavyweight Wixganagson in the second round of a ten round bout.

Chicago Sily OFI Sok Marriner University of JiIwais Wixganagson

Young Liska Tops League Amid Confusing Text

Adolph Linke, a slim player nicknamed by rivals, emerges as a leader in the American association through a season with eleven wins and a 12 2 record after a dominant stretch. The fragmentary report mentions Minneapolis and Isle Valley league ties and disputed terms around spring play.

Adolph Linke Mike Minneapolis Niders Fo Han Antonin American Association Welnesing

Western Sluggers Struggle In Summer Slump

Weather slows Western League action as sluggers falter. Manson of Tulsa and Riley of Pueblo pace early in the week with strong averages, while Munwa and Miles lead the scoring list. Teams from Oklahoma City Wichita and other cities chase Melaharan City for top marks as mound speed and hitting wobble.

Chicago Tulp UPI Warmweather Aurinre Manson Tulsa Riley Pebblo Pace Gellern Itter Fuyt Munwa Miles ¢Orne Bennerk Volsa Neiahe Igble Lrabires Oklahoma City

Wrigley Donation Adds Park Use For Olympic Team Visit

Dilys Homo Tse at Cuba Gall Park received use of a Central Amateur Athletic with a value around 16,900 dollars from William Wrigley. The gift aims to support defraying costs for the American Olympic team’s trip and related events. The package includes funds tied to park access and related activities, with several accompanying parties in attendance.

Cuba’ Gall Park William Wrigley Central Amateur Athletic Cherca Likard Inky 24 Fo Ralee Nore Rhrel Perlalon

Fredericksburg Polo Star Seeks West Point Appointment

Elmer A. Maler eighteen of Fredericksburg, famed as No. 1 on the local polo team, works at K P Duty in the C M F C. He plans to pursue an army career and seeks a West Point appointment.

Elmer A. Maler Fredericksburg Texas Maler West Point

Texas League box scores amid garbled names and numbers

A distressed OCR snippet shows scattered player names and scores with many errors. It references Varwell, Aianaun, Pete Jenkins, Daraceuzh, Darrough, and others, alongside team mentions Wichita Fatty and Marshal to Rentehnoe. Overall, it lacks coherent results or clear game outcomes.

Aianaun Pete Jenkins Crifle Yurgray Gaambell Steengrate Hennin Wohley Burroweh Byerhard Gberbaen Darrough Dounle Lar Hetrie Marshal Uy Marskis Voupires Done Neily

Broken leg won’t keep golfer down in Kingston event

July 14 report from Lincagn notes Johnny Dawson of Chicago, rated strong, broke his leg in a car accident while returning from North Carolina. Dawson earlier beat rival Blahtre in the quarterfinals of the Koexford County Club tournament, defeating him by two strokes to reach the semifinals.

Lincagn Johnny Dawson Chicago Mr. Blahtre Jnntet

Persson Retains Scandinavian Heavyweight Title in Stockholm

In Stockholm on July 1, Carey Persson defended his Scandinavian heavyweight championship in a closely fought bout against Whid of Fothenberg. Persson showed resilience as Whid appeared to gain the edge at times, but the Swede carried the title to a narrow victory, with pundits split on the round that sealed the decision.

Floyd Frost Finneblug YeRasmond Garzs Trent Bevra Ryan Heyto Felis Gen Felis Trattling Bonches Clone Sanetye Seeeie Deleada Eteg Konckaut Manuel Erndex Mike del- Vaada Doe Corton Terry Wu L. Tacota Stockholm Sweden Opi Carey Persson Knaalde Erinen

Four Year Olds in Big Race at Lincoln Fields

In the Cunevenro-championships day the $7900 adied creepstaker special drew four entries led by Worldade with veteran jockey Chicago aboard. Treasure Mandy, Vaulie Araheose and Joe Mardy completed the field in a bid for the purse and silver plate donated by Kingvesnt Urbaity.

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