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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1928

Page

9

Baseball Notes Reflect Odd Seasons in Southern Western Circuits

A fragmented review of league play cites erratic hitting and pitching, with references to players like Nashville’s Phithii and Johnny Chapinay. It critiques ball design, advocates standardization, and notes shifts in batting averages across the Southern and Western leagues.

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Local Aquatic Program Schedule And Roster

John Mansacdi oversees the local aquatic program arranging elimination rounds to select Hou Autoulu's team for the plate finals at Pact Worth and Lahar dus under the Texas Amateur Afiette Colergtion. July 20 features pool and diving events at Rogsovale pack pool with Aug 6 at Concepcion work and Aug 21 at Woallawa Juke, plus Aug 19 Weldoe Sun Melro park finals. Seventeen age group junior events include 50 yard backstroke 100 yard crawl and diving, with four-man relay races and senior men and women events.

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Yank Athletes in Three Meets

American athletic team plans three international meets, including events in Cologne and London, with a 40-man squad selected for fourteen competitions. Will compete in 10,000 and 10,000 meters, Marathon entries added, and preparations focus on marathons and sprint events amid German and British interest.

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Powell Stars In Gun Club Shoot Amid Turmoil

E H Powell leads a local gun club shooting event with fellow marksmen including H H Adming and several sergeants noted in the unruly report. Scores listed show Dowell 140 and Adams 140, with multiple participants underlined by garbled text and uncertain names.

E. H. Powell

Goffee Club Faces Ormsby Chevrolets

Goffee Club meets Ormsby Chevrolets in a Friday game with hopes of breaking a tough mount. The Coffeemen aim to rebound after recent losses as fans expect a close, competitive matchup at the venue.

Goffee Club Ormsby Chevrolets

Amarillo Retains Ball Franchise With $10,000 Aid

Amarillo business leaders approve a $10,000 subsidy to keep the Joint Western Teague Baseball Club operating. The funds will cover expenses for the remainder of the season as the former owners regain control after a bidding process. Danny Gear, president, notified the owners of the decision and plans for reorganization next year.

Amarillo Wester Teague Baseball Teaurchise Inde Jorgue Wir Pranchise Effard Danny

Weight limit raised for new weight class reopens debate

In Chicago on July 19, Tommy Mogers, longtime advocate of weight classifications, urged state athletic authorities to raise the weight limit for a new class. He argued the current cap stifles competitors and backed a rapid change to boost participation and fairness, citing tracks and wrestling circles.

Guicago Tomnny Mogers State Athtette Commission Ms Ponds

Netters Rush Matches in Elimination Round Details

Round by round play outlines are given for a tennis event with both singles and doubles. Names such as Veleg park, Jaana field, McCartey, Wellens, Volk, Lighom, Della, Prager, Dial appear along with match scores like 60 4, 6-4, and 0-2. The text notes quarter finals and field contis with field locations Ren’s surlees Tesngateburless and Pedro parks as venues.

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U S Golf Cup Team Named Amid Big Amateur Showdown

The selection of the U S Golf Cup team followed a dramatic series of matches at Chicago Golf Club and Minikahada, with Maurice McCurdy and Bg Homans shining as leading amateurs. Captain Wathy Dowes and crew including Tivana, Vou Klin, Sweetser, Dalton, Watts, and Maeken earned the honor amid victories over Bobby Jones and other top players.

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Conception Park's Ball League Opens Season

Conception Park athletics director announces the start of the ball league season. The opening matchup pits the We Mehultg versus the AlLHtars with a roster featuring Garein as captain and a long list of players. Regulars and schedules are to be announced later as teams prepare for the twin rout.

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Woodlawn amateur boxing cards stunned by several decisions

Crowd witnesses a Woodlawn bout night featuring seven reported knockdowns and multiple decisions. Milton Hayy edged Nawlo Lopes, Nin tlaping beat Kil Nevers, Lewis Dul defeated Bill Volloran, Jo Moreno won over Adolph MeGgien, Kid Lewis bested Woodward Smith, and others claimed wins or no decisive result. Frost Vetkeester scored a technical knockout, Ike Moreno won by decision, Rojas over KK O Boyd, and Bert Heaguinn and Nob Warren served as referees amid a chaotic card with a local feature in Alvaudores and a San Antonio essay preview for a future trio of games.

Woodlawn Doege Adolph MeGgien Kid Lewis Woodward Smith Wid Williams Kid Ruin Black Cycleur Raymond Chaves Mactin Mann Fred Meret Frost ‘Vetkeester Tiley Ivathes Ike Moreno Jarry Lawson BR. Rojas KK. O. Boyd Bert Heaguinn Warren Charles Goreng ix

Death Calls Eddie Killian Victorious Tiger Pitcher

Eddie Killian, longtime Detroit Tigers pitcher, dies at home after a long illness from cancer. A veteran who helped Detroit win key games in the 1908 stretch and pitched in a doubleheader victory over the Yankees, Killian was 51. His memory recalls the Tiger era legends like Cobb Mullen and Mullin.

Advan Kaldie Tillian Pitebee Severnt Montis Idvot Tse Xpars Eddie Neon Detroit Iaslon Aviyy Cauget Fang Will Chase Jennings Py Cobb Will Vanovar Teeoege Mullin Sam ‘Crawfanl Vinnie Mush Tiger Club

Major league baseball scores and standings flashed across the page

A jumble of names, teams, and stats appears from a historical baseball recap. Mentions include Cubs, Senators, Magic, and varying scores such as 59 to 83 and 79. Scattered players and line items hint at a box score digest with homer totals and stolen bases, but many fragments are unreadable.

Armour's 68 Tops Metropolitan Golf Open

Armour's 68 led the Metropolitan Golf Association's twenty first open championship with strong play on the greens. He sank a string of pars and birdies while Leo Wiegel and Manny Willian provided competition in a field that included Antonie and Culie.

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Ted Lyons Triumphs in Pirates and Ruth Bomb Mets Detail

Ted Lyons pitched deep into the ninth as the Yankees edged the White Sox and Ruth clouted the 36th homer, fueling a 60s era showcase of power. The box score notes Lyons’ late resilience, Ruth’s long ball, and a tense game that kept fans on edge while teams battled for standings and bragging rights.

Knot Hole Leaguers Fall To Athletics In Tight Game

The Athletics defeated the Collegians 4 to 1 as Wesp and the pitching held the Collegians, while Wells, Tobin, and teammates collected most of the hits. McDonald and R. Billzoln were the only Collegians to manage two safeties.

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M'Allen Golf Club Elects Officers and Plans Upgrades

The M Allen Golf Club re elected Rev Conwas Mission president and W Be Thondes treasurer with Archer Madden Rev Anthony McAlfon and others named to leadership. A nine hole course upgrade includes water piping and a modern sprinkler system. Financials show club assets above 54000 and a growing wait list.

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Hospital Nine Defeated In Uneven Play Summary

A garbled report shows Hospital Nine suffering a defeat with scattered names and unclear actions. The fragment references players or figures such as Patrick and Gengie, but lacks coherent context, teams, or scores to determine full outcomes.

Morgan Champ But Doctor Bill High

New York July 1 1A Con Honinil Addie Martin once king of the Unalinieights faced Morgan in a brutal title bout before 20000 spectators at Lubery Hold. Morgan won by cleaner punching and better stamina despite a fierce rally by Martin, the bout marked by sharp exchanges and eye injuries.

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