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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1928

Page

8

Panthers edge Bears in sloppy nine thousand crowd game

San Antonio built a big lead, then held off Dallas as errors haunted both clubs. Homer by Nason sparked a late charge for the Bears, while Mavericks pitcher Cox struggled before relief by Messenger. Attendance exceeded nine thousand as the series opened with tense moments and timely hits.

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Dallas Boys Defeat Houston in Rowing Race

In Havana on July 16 the Dallas crew defeated Houston in a boat race over a quarter mile course. The Dallas team, part of the Fourth Fleet division, faced rivals from Havana and Box. Both ships arrived from Get Bestun and prepared for competition through Wednesday, with Lex and Nivit among reserves.

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Puritan Paul Laundry Survival Result Reported

A report outlines the status of the Puritan Paul Laundry project amid economic pressures. Details mention Cr 687 and a Tuesday timeline, noting efforts to sustain services and protect critical livelihoods through an unexpected downturn.

Paul Laundry

Gibson OK After Blows In Baseball Game

In Dallas Frank Gibson of the San Antonio Bears suffered a head bump from a beanball pitched by Walter Newnan of Latins. Gibson fell but declined serious injury saying you can’t hurt an old guy like me. The near incident spurred tension between the clubs during a Sunday contest.

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RACE HONORS TO CUTECraft AHEAD AT MEDIVA LAKE MEET

Cutecraft Lockwood outboard motor driven by C Johnson dominated most events at Merfina Iske course Sunday, winning three of four races. The prominent rival Mannie Una and Fair Meid placed in other finals as Santa Maria and Jellybean comped in earlier heats. Judges included Robert W. Carr with Merry Dean and BR H. Jarkinson assisting as officials.

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City Tennis Entries Open for State Championship at Waco

Entry deadline noon today for the city’s state championship tennis tournament in Waco. Vick and McCarley manage entries at Lions Field, with young players outgrowing restrictions. Defending champions include Henry Ainsborough and Willisite clubs, while others shift to junior and senior events across boys, girls, and doubles divisions.

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Tigers Boost League Lead In Scrappy Victory

Tigers edge opponent to widen league advantage as key players shine. Preece hits a leaner, while Pena anchors defense and Veliriever contributes crucial plays. Coherent late stretch helps secure the win amid chaotic lineups and substitutions.

Mistletoe Creamery Triumphs In 10-2 Victory

Mistletoe Creamery secured a 10-2 win as Weasley Uessingar led the scoring for Mitham in a dominant performance. The game featured planned arrangements and inquiries handled by Tick-Arison at the Mistloine enqaisiery amid a tense contest.

Weasley Uessingar

Dodgers Upset League Leaders In Narrow Cincinnati Tilt

The Brooklyn Dodgers handed the league leaders a tough defeat in Cincinnati as a late rally fell short. Del Callowed and a clutch error helped the Dodgers score. Cincinnati’s Clarence Ell and McTeeury limited scoring until a key sixth inning miscue. Fitzsimmons’ sharp pitching kept the Giants close, while Chicago’s Cubs extended their win streak to six with a 6 3 victory over Philadelphia. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig continued power, hitting multi home runs for the Yankees in a 9 4 win.

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Pinch ear allers dominate runt season drives

Unclear text fragment discusses Pinch ear allers driving runs this season. Mentions Warrith on the mound for Kine and Doeg beats Jones. References hockey and injury notes with fractured and improved conditions. Overall, garbled reporting with numerous misspellings and incomplete facts.

Allers

Pennant Chasers and Baseball Notes from Weekend Games

A condensed baseball round up lists pennant chasers and highlights from New York, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Washington. Notable players and line scores appear amid scattered team references, with names like Seaver, Sewell, and Gillock in the mix.

Tommy Taylor Hums Nashville in Local Play

Tommy Taylor shines for Nashville club in Southern division action. Readout highlights Taylor’s timely hits and key singles as the squad battles in a rough schedule with West Texas League play featuring Abilene and Midland.

Boerne Falls Twice as Barene Star in Wanbledimber Play

Boerne dropped both games to San Luis in a Wanbledimber league twin bill at Garrett Field. Barene stars held off Sox in the opener as Foil and Kantaella delivered offense. Montufar worked deep in the second, while Goodyinsil Tanidl aided the Sox with key hits and stifled the Rox.

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Comal Nine Defeats A J Monier Plumbers

Comal Light and Power scored four in the eighth inning aided by hits and errors as Keven prone and Jorgramos starred. Staboard led the winners with eight strikeouts while Talnes caught Tin Ualinky batters, and the game featured a mix of misplays and late scoring.

Comal Light and Power Company Hila Keven Jorgramos A. de Monier Pena Tela Talnes

U S and Italy set for interzone tennis showdown

New York July 16 France’s Carl Cup challenger tops Czechoslovakia in the European final and earns a date with the United States in the inter zone finals at Paris July 30. Italy’s De Morpurgo leads a strong squad as Italy defeats Czechoslovakia to reach the decisive matchup with the United States for the Havixony title. The Americans rely on Tilden, Lilden, Munt er, Dott, and Hennessey to counter the Italian surge led by De Morpurgo.

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Pudgy Miner Takes On Loughran In Ten Round Title Bout

Pudgy Scranton miner Pete Latew seeks a second shot at the light heavyweight crown in a ten round bout against Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia. The card features early rounds with Timmy Slattery and others as the crowd expects a clash that could shape the title picture.

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Whitney's Record In the Big League

Arthur Ginkes Whitey got two of the Phillies' players and heated the game with two runs. The Phillies equaled in the fourth and ninth innings as the fielding improved with two key defensive plays.

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Knox badly injured after being hit by pitch in league game

Evansville July 16 4 Walter Cox outfielder for the Wilmington Tl club of the Thr Hve League was struck in the left temple by a ball pitched by Wyath of the Hyannaville team during a run game cheer Sunc ng afternoon and was perhaps fatally injured. Knox has not regained consciousness.

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Spudders Sweep Series With Beaumoniers

Spudders win the series in a high scoring game as Beaumoniers suffer losses. Pitcher Cenb records two strikeouts while Mow and Blanton make key plays. Umpires Donnelley oversee the tense contest as fans witness double plays and late rallies.

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Brackenridge Cubs Edge Rinkeydinks In Midget League Battle

Brackenridge Cubs defeated NMneoy Dinka at Schoolfield Sunday in the Midget Indoor Torah League, 10 to 8. For the Cubs, Mennzt Ler ent and Chien starred. for the other side Williams Carrico and Alive J played solid ball.

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