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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
10
A San Antonio youngster named Pinkey Whitney struggles in major league play. His batting has cooled during a losing streak and he has missed several days, while his defense has improved with more chances handled.
The Western open tennis and golf coverage notes a strong field at Whitefield with 100 leading amateurs and professionals including Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Jim Barnes Horton Cooper and George Voight. Play extended to 18 holes today with rounds continuing tomorrow at Slackamaxon County Club. Western Association results show Joplin Topeka Fort Smith and Independence games, while West Texas League scores report Midland 1 1 Lubbock 12 San Angelo 13 and Abilene Coleman 1 0 Big Spring 9.
Certificates of merit will be awarded to students of The San Antonio Tight and M. C. A. Free swimming classes finish the two weeks course next Saturday. Close to 180 diplomas are expected at a late ceremony likely Tuesday of next week. Coach BE. CG. McCulloh’s records show 210 enrolled and 145 who have not missed a class.
Dallas business figures Sol Dreyfus and Fred MeJenkin acquired controlling interest in the Dallas Base ball era. Dreyfus, an eight year nonattender, covered a game for a local paper focusing on crowd counts while MeJenkin clashed with the gatekeeper. A brief argument ensued before a ticket purchase.
The Cubs and Pirates each extended their winning streak to eight as the White Sox stumbled and the Cardinals swept the Dodgers 7 1. Joe Mearthy sparked a Cubs upset of the Phillies with a bases loaded homer in the fifth, while Clyde Beck powered Chicago’s rally. Fred Fussell and Carmen Will in relief helped the Pirates edge the Braves. The Cardinals, led by Tess Haines, crushed the Dodgers 7 1, tightening the gap atop the standings to four games over Cincinnati and New York.
Wilmer Allison of Texas wins at the Tang Wood Bowl tournament in Cronkline, Cronkline, Mons. Minn. Herringham is the only quarterfinalist not aged. Fritz Sercur defeats Barry Weel Jr 26 64 63. Doubles: John Daeg and Lewis Mhalheimer beat Werfeld and Abbett. Allison and Nile win easily. Entrees include Hoog Kes and Jehe Tarr by default. Dundee Medill reports.
The Hot Wells Cubs defeated the champion Colelgiens at Lionsfield in a Knothole league match. Ala. Saleter starred on the mound with several hits, Lincloch Sterling scored for the Callegiuss, and Glavenhagen was the only man to collect two safe ties. The Steers also beat the Tobin Will Buffs 0-? as the schedule heads toward Saturday with several Wednesday games planned.
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