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 20, 1928

Page

7

American tennis team Dominates Inter-Zone Finals Victory

Francis T. Hunter of New York and John Tenneser of Indianapolis won their singles in straight sets as America led France toward the challenge round. Hunter defeated Placido Gislini of Italy 6 0, while Hennessey battled Baron de Morpurgo, setting up the Americans to clinch the tie. Tilden sat out on charges, drawing French sympathy as Johnny Hennessey delivered a standout performance amid tense crowd reactions.

F. K. Abbott Lait Hunter Placido Gislini Italy de Stefani Secpessey Baron Btumdort le Morpurge Tally Tides Wimbledon Tilden Winnees Atoeriars Particulouly Hernescex Gallers Johnny Barob Hennessey de Morpurgo Wesinesser Hennesses

Tilden Will Get Hearing On Amateur Status

New York July 0 William T Milden a Davis Cup player barred from Wimbledon participation has not been disqualified as an amateur. Announcement by Edward Toss secretary says Tilden's case will be reviewed by the executive committee at an August meeting after the Davis Cup team returns abroad. Details cite articles attributed to Tilden and a code clause on playing for pay or compensation.

Taltersal Kerth Snew Tork William T Milden Cantzio Edward Toss Marshal Tilden Zenmy Abroed Dy. Suroner Hards Kalifornia Arschiztiog Tilden’ Sr New York Britches Tiden Fiden U. B T. A Thied Douly J. Careguibére

Tilden's Disqualification Boosts French Sports Idol Status

Paris July 26 French fans hail Big Bill Tilden after his Davis Cup disqualification. His dignified response and decisive wins over Haran De Morpargo and John Hennessey bolster American hopes. The injury setback reshapes interzone finals as Tilden refocuses to aid the U S team in the clash with France.

Fairway Home Wins Eclipse Stakes in England

Fairway trained by Uhalare and owned by Ie Tard Ire wins the Eclipse Stakes at Eandown Pan England with a strong finish. July 2 reports indicate a decisive victory as local conditions and race details remain partially unclear.

England Uhalare Scapa Flow Ie Tard Ire

France Appeals to Reinstate Tilden in Davis Cup

France asks the United States Lawn Tennis Association to reinstate Tull van den de deposed captain of the Davis Cup team. Secretary Bunard Moss seeks a committee to handle the cable, but Davis Cup chairman Joseph Wear is in Paris and has resigned. other committee chairs are away for the weekend, delaying a hearing.

New York France Tull "Vilden United States Lawn Tennis Association Bunard B. Moss Ited States

Pennant Chasers Diay Frias Fort Worth at Sansantonte

Fort Worth results lead with Shreveport and Beermont Pisy Fridar. Encounters include Philadelphia at Rex York, Chissee Poston at Cinch, and Brooklyn vs Pittsburgh. Standings show Cleveland and Philadelphia strong in early May with Martenson and Batten stories interwoven.

sThareday's Nerelts Pisy Fridar Philadelphia Ft. En Rex York Chissee Poston Cinch Brootiya Pittsburak

Sponge in Horse's Nose: Trainer Suspended After Race

In Rainie City, trainer was suspended after an attempt to heat Nitin Alten by inserting a sponge in the horse's nose during the fifth race. The sponge was removed and the horse completed the race in a gallop.

Negen Teainer Hay Beer Nitin Alten Fav T Rainie City Tracy Aerneutejle Alita Allen

Buffs Fall to End Six-Game Winning Streak

The Buffs losing to Dallas 2 to 1 ended a six game winning streak. Blankenship allowed six hits over eight innings as Dallas edged Buffaloes in a classic pitchers duel. Dallas benefited from a sharp defense while Buffaloes committed three errors in a parade of late effort. Wichita Falls and Shreveport posted other key results as the circuit battled for standings.

Dallas Houston Lo J Bufors Blankenship Steerbusier Daries Wax Crrarinss Bulls Wichita Falls Kent Pace Arfencog Waen Jenkins Hémery Fitzgeral

Record-Set Doubleheader Sparks Early Baseball Feat

The report notes a June doubleheader in which one team shut out the other in both games, with players like Ruppert mentioned. The event, described as a seek run and slide achievement, ended early when teams agreed to quit after a dominant early surge.

Y— Rakeith Mutdereen Ray New York Yankees Er Marners Krorr Rilab Payne

Stein Drops Guis To Wachtel In Frantic Road Loss

In a tense road contest, Stein drops a close game to Wachtel as Bears strand fifteen runners and bungle scoring chances. The skid follows a busy schedule through Fort Worth and a string of city matchups, with errors and base running miscues cited as the deciding factors in a 14st road game.

Juniors Prep Doubleheader at Lesnus Park

Arrangements made for a Saturday doubleheader at Lesnus Park between the Bears and two junior champion teams, Houston and San Antonio. The Houston Juniors face San Antonio Juniors, representing Fomby Clothing, aiming for state glory and possibly national honors in the American Legion tournament. Both teams are undefeated in the Earlow playoff and scheduled to start at 4:00 with the Bears and Fort Worth Gals also set to play.

Lesnus Park Houston San Antonio Fomby Clothing Company Stata Tnars Fort Worth Gals

Airmen Seek League Title In Final Regular Game

The Airmen face a decisive Saturday match at 3:30 on Duncan Field with a chance to clinch the league. If they win and complete their remaining schedule, Public Service could force a playoff for the title, signaling a tense conclusion to the season.

Antonio Air Pepal Bars Public Service Duncaneld Southern Pacific Sunset

Giant Hurlers Face Fomeys In Junior Baseball Showdown

San Antonio junior champions travel to Houston to meet the American Legion Junior team in the state title race. Dwyer, four feet tall? no, four feet tall pitcher, leads the Houston lineup with Cargills and Lingle among others. Officials expect arrival at 7:30 am Saturday with a squad of about four dozen players. Sponsorship by the Houston Texas League Baseball Club funds the trip as local backers underwrite travel and lodging for the visitors.

San Antonio Houston Dwyer Yutealucs American Legion Clattings Company Bays Thompions Legion -Leaguy Bub H Bass Howetun Texas Leagie Baseball Club Inordter Yatta Son Antonin Li Koby Tri

Chicago Sees Two Battles Tonight in Rainaffected Cards

Chicago newspapers report two boxing cards set for July in which local lightweight prospect Tod Mordan faces daey Meili and junior light welterweight Tod Morsan with Mike Dundes. Another bout matches Young Stribling of Georgia against Com Wirby of Yosion. Dundee bout postponed by rain.

Chicago Daey Meili Mike Dundes Tees Inland Tod Morsan Wiln Young" Stribling Georgia Willis

Elks Open Series in Galveston With Road Trip

Virgil Winters will guide the Elks basketball squad to Galveston for three games beginning Friday night on the Southern Pacific line. The Elks face Galveston in the opener with Coca-Cola teams scheduled for a single game Saturday and a doubleheader Sunday.

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S Bears Long “Road Tad Loutdosr Spo sPoPoRty THE WwFr Yokoo Hunter and Hennelody Victorg Indianapolis San Antonio Vs Fort Worth Bela Wagner OF Tilden Paris Gfi Bill Tien Haran de Morpargo John Hennessey Bill Bin Ansel Nome America Emile Hennessee Margesiza Geslici A. Taree Texas League Diay Frias Louie Pasadalonta Sieeclans Bomen National League Theredasa Heute Broohlyn Pitterurgn Dy McWeerey Boston Canlinnati Clovinnait New Boston Grerrtiel Felaney Ediatas Beckman Mirgrave Lock S Tiladeliua Yorke Tharkos Cletalann Cleveland Ano CO Putvadelpuia ST. Lucia AL Palla Flea Zamey RH. B Louis Matterson Nineholder Manion Rombwell Cacheere Washington Dachary Garney Reed St Kenan Tesora Palimore Vy Ietey City Rattale Newari el Mochreter Rtn Nes Yar Wienha Philadelphia O St Sna Azone Sect Rafeape Gleveland Stitt Beaumont Wace Ae Bostin Tiny Fridaz Brn Antoniy Af Fort World Yirovment Shrevedort Awe Wan Lea Rest Laut Cnetnnetl Priadeipala Hey Col Ruppert Mays Trabon NEW Flakes Ranath Cits Wright & Diteon Alamo St Stein Guis Wachtel Nenes Mann Panthers Paul Wachlel Halph Woon Bruins Ome Atzmen Wichita Walls Shreveport Lote Shores Port Worth Ribchie Mulvey Newton Ramage Worhtel Wales Valmart Tokel Plitin Western Airmen San Aftonlo An. FT B. Flash Chayraan Tree Meyers Slata Bais Moore Amiage Vege Wiley Kibate Keeton Aworth UL Ntmirs Trahan Wachtei Wachtel & Aff Bien Flipper Richardenn Waite Meyers Gries and Tewdn Fomeys Hart Schaffner Marx Suits Fomby’s New “University Elke House of Satisfaction 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