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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1928

Page

8

Welcome for American Olympic team sails into Amsterdam harbor

July 2 Amsterdam officials and a large American contingent greet the arrival of the United States Olympic team aboard the steamship President Hoover. President Roosevelt appears at the harbor as athletes, coaches, and officials disembark and begin training arrangements at Amsterdam venues for the Games.

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Joie Ray Dons Boxing Gloves in Amsterdam Bout

Amsterdam July 20 Versatile Joie Ray faced amateur welterweight champion Sonny Lown of New York in a friendly boxing match aboard a ship’s deck. Ray, known for speed and heart, traded rapid exchanges amid cheering crowds and fellow athletes.

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Holland and Dury Lead Skeet Glub Gunners

In a windy afternoon skeet shoot at the Ol mos Unsin Range, Holland edged Dury for top honors in a rugged field. Results list shooters like W. Appedale, Charles P. Stettler, J. Crack, and others with scores ranging from mid-20s to the 40s, amid scattered misfires and variable conditions.

Holland Dury Skeet Glub Gunners Moun En Tyolland Ke If Powell S. Admin Witchell Engelke Berhan Trak K Fh Thompson C. Ming Wy Low Yates Stanley Moore O. ‘Er Pros Son

Fans will follow S M U to New York

Fans plan to travel to West Point for the October 6 Army game as SMU supporters arrange a special train from Dallas amid early 1930s intercollegiate football hype. The team and its fans anticipate a high-profile clash with the 24 Army eleven and vow to provide strong backing at Senat GOO Uiraats for the intersectional engagement.

Dallar Uni Wort Peint Dallas Tity Ea Pinna Firet Anh Fama Fort Shart Erems

Favorites Win In Tennis Round Amid City Tournament

Itssly McCarley and JSevsie Poll advance to the third round in the men’s singles. McCarley beats Gordon Pease 6-3 while Pfeifer defeats Wellens 6-0 6-2. Attia Mae Meighert wins her first round, and women’s singles see Relchert and Cavin advance.

Itssly McCarley Jsevsie Pollfer Sre Llyalty Lionsfield Whuraday Gordon Pease Pfoitfer Bertram Wellen Boy Sconte Domes Folbre Sine Bles Uile San Pedro Piark Harves Gwinn Bolbre Lie Taonsfield Tite Attia Mae Meighert Florence Arninard Marlei Davis Folk Cox Jaminee Porse Mellwang Wellens Pease Pfeifer Weltens Holbrook Coldverg Ilréault Langham Tiekhalter Anna Mae Relchert Florence Beninard Ban Pyro Patiedunlorks Teall Chip Cavin Oba Rose Harver Gwinn

Souders Injured Racer Improving After Accident

July 20 report from Imperial Daily notes racer George Sawlers of Cae Fareta Indiana in a dirt track incident at We here Sunday. Sawlers is improving but remains in a cautious condition as observers seek details and possible next race. Mentions Mentor Plumbers seeking a game for Sunny and Walter Klasrner of Worltasyre.

Souders George Sawlers Cae Fareta Ind Eace Nived Tofley Souders Iz Plumbers Sunny Walter Klasrner

Amateur bouts fill Hab Dass card for eight Friday

Six amateur bouts headline Hab Dass amateur boxing card at eight Friday night on the Rosedaitl ro t. Tessie Goren meets Frost in the main event while Frank Wright lines up with Youngaya in the semifinal. Howard Cbris and Frank Wright are set for three rounds and Bi Quick with Talph Gacaa also seed d ineo. Felice and Hult Weight contest four rounds as Kid Boots Vi I Wachie Coast League results note Melly woot 47 SF 4 Oakland 7 Portland 2 with Seattle Minatura 13 Lea Ang listed.

Mreeroundees Hab Dass Frost Tessie Goren Frank Youngaya Howard Cbristense Frank Wright Dea Tiree Bi Quick Talph Gacaa Eantama Felice Hult Kid Boots Melly Woot San Francisco Oakland Portland Gacrameng Seautte Minatura Lea Ang

Ornelas to Mobil Prognin Ariz July 20

In Prodnin Arizona Yam Ornevis a contyr fiellar of the Thioenix club in the Arizona State league has been loaned to the Mobile club of the Somfierit Association.

Ornelas MOBIL Prognin Ariz Yam Ornevis Contyr Fiellar Thioenix Club Line Leen Mobile Club Somfierit Association

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Whitney's record in the big leagues shows solid hitting and fielding. Johnson and Shevedet are noted teammates with key plays, while Willis and Cordivals contribute to a strong defensive effort. The piece highlights three assists and near errorless fielding, marking a positive performance for the Whitneys team.

Whitney Willis Shevedet Vester Johnson Enek Asviste al Uniti

Cubs Face Possible Park Attendance Record in Doubleheader

Weather favors a Wrigley Field doubleheader between the Giants and Cubs after rain forced a twin bill yesterday. The current attendance record stands at about 47 000, with roughly 62 000 fans expected to watch the game behind ropes along the field. Local notes place the event in Illinois with mentions of Pattie and Tyler among spectators.

Suicagy Diy UPI Aew Wrigley Field Ue Giants Cubs Swenetay Giants

Armour Two Shots Ahead In Metropolitan Open

Armour holds a two shot lead after a 70 at Shackamaxon, with Kwangs, Diegel, and Meldhorn close contenders in the Metropolitan Open golf championship. Final thirty six holes approach as Johnny Filerell leads a field including Lamb and Nashville teams amid scattered results across the region.

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Allison and Van Ryn Play Langwood Bowl Finalists

Six contenders lined up for the Langwood bowl event Saturday afternoon as Jota Doug from California helped by the coast pressed the field. Wilmer Alligan from Texas surged past the English champion while Van Ryn of Princeton University overwhelmed Elerbert Newman of New York to reach the finale. Allison and Van Ryn remained in contention for tomorrow.

International News Service Drooklineg Maas Jota Doug California Nother Vene Wilmer Alligan Dom van Ryn Princeton’ University Elerbert Newman New York Allison van Ryan

Philbin and Taylor Lead Hitting Attack in Sixteen‑Run Victory

Frank Philbin and Tommy Taylor powered the Volunteers batting attack in a Southern Association game. Using AP reports, the two av itars fueled a sixteenzero victory, driving in key runs and setting the tone for the lineup.

Philbin Taylor Frank Philbin Tommy Taylor Itars Ure Southern Association Associated Press

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