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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1928

Page

8

Bears edge Spuds in doubleheader to set up Wichita Falls visit

The Bears defeated the Spuds in both games, 7-3 and 7-2, with strong pitching from Glaser and Messenger. Dennis Bryps, Bill Goff, and Paul Wechtel starred for the Bruins while Newer Glaser, Andy Messenger, and Pate led the visitors’ bats. The doubleheader crowd approached 3,500 as Brains preparatory momentum built ahead of a Monday showdown with Wichita Falls Spudders.

Glaser Bruin Barler Boon Gibson Andy Messenger Soda Alley Andy Burns Wachtel Bears Dennis Bryps Bill Goff Scere Paul Wechtel Pate Firshkemper Plippen Ripleis Kenton Therm Hickarisor Shinners Richardson Kibbie Tony Brars Grimes Chapman Firth Naron Merers Naro Exerilice Nason Nase Wason

New Low Coat Service Gains Popularity Nationwide

A fragmented OCR item notes a rising trend in affordable coat cleaning and laundry services, mentioning a few garbled names and places. The passage hints at consumer shift toward value and efficiency, with stray references to a family and local business activity, but details remain unclear.

Boys Take State Junior Swim Title in Temple Meet

Ean Autoula led junior swimmers from Lac Alaco city to 26 points at the Temple state meet. Rogers Gardner won the 200 free, Don Roberts took the 50 breast in 41.8 seconds. Vesaple led junior division with 14 points, Fort Worth second, Waco 11, Houston three, Dallas and San Antonio sizable in senior results. International league results appear among scattered entries and team scores.

Ean Autoula Ron Deio T. M.C. A Temple Nicht Trogers Gardner Lac Alaco City Gardner Don Roberts Vesaple Tonia Fort Worth Waco Douston Dallas Trad Halston Daller San Antonio

Jack Berg to Fight Petrolle Thursday in Chicago

English lightweight Jack Tierg seeks Semmy Mandell’s crown and faces a real test Thursday night in Chicago as he battles Petrolle amid the busy boxing scene.

Jack Berg Petrolle Chicago Tele Jack Tierg Semmy Mandell Farva Franceit Pisnshin

Bruin Box Scores Star Ta Corneyne Lone Texarceni Palestine

Bruin box scores highlight star Ta Corneyne from Texarceni Palestine with standout showing. Tyler Cz Meziz contributed notable plays as the team posted strong performances in a competitive matchup.

Lon Corneyne Texarceni Palestine Tyler

Farrell Tries Mixing Golf and Acting in Chicago

National open champion and aspiring star Farrell plans dual careers this week in Chicago, entering the Western Open with his golf and film duties. The field begins Wednesday with top amateurs and pros, including Chick Evans and Horton Smith, aiming to defend titles as play splits into 18 holes in the first half and 18 in the second half.

Chicago Tohnny Farrell Amterize Joueny Matel Meintey Rome Wisturn Ferrel Chick” Evans Ubiragy Wosterdag Thorwlar

Pruitt Commission Team Downs Coffees in Sunday Baseball

Prutte Commission company cape ball game at Prutte venues Volkingtom and Shappell won 1 to 2 over Coffees. Vremer and Tiariltnn pitched for the losers. Lavling went three for four for Pruiu.

Pronte Commission Company San Antonio Coffer Company Comending Ae Frror

Untitled Wrestler Scout Drama At Camps

A fragmented report notes a 16 year old Mabert Travers hitchhiking from Ils Chattentoga to a New Jersey training camp. He was assigned kitchen duties, then deserted a challenger and allegedly joined pugilistic activities at Tonrey's camp, raising questions about discipline and safety.

Fyen Lero Mabert Travers Ils Chattentoga Tara Bleanty New Jersey Ant Cook Tonrey

Veterans Like Faber Steals Yankees Spark With Veterans

AP reports on veteran pitchers and sluggers shaping baseball rallies. Faber Westertay nullifies fans as Babe Ruth is fouled but still drives in runs. Cubs beat Giants 4 9 2 while Cardinals edge Phillies 5 4. Browns beat Indians as Tigers stumble and Pirates chase fifth place in tight standings.

Associated Press Yankees Old Jack Quinny Saddam Jones George Able Urbay Paber American League Swat Smiths Sted Laub Hox Faber Westertay Wreckare Babe Ruth Ble Yonkers Tim Aka Beni Sox Strappel Msu Mabe Stuth Taher Bhiteelph St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Emliy Morgan Toam Indians Sem Gray Tigers Washington Detroit Gearton Senators Holloway Chicago Cubs Charlie Root Giants Cubs Cardinals Phillies Root Melvin Gil Smith

Cubs Rally Behind Root In 4 2 Victory Over Giants

Charlie Root pitched through a rough stretch yet shut down the Giants for five innings as the Cubs, driven by solid defense and timely hitting, defeated the Giants 4 to 2 in Mobile. Manager McAne firmly defended Root’s role and said the Cubs will press toward the pennant with continued effort.

Chicago Lily Jay Canaan Cubs Charlie Root Thar Giants Tage Jon MecAnethy Amd C

Nantua Chasers Texas League report features mixed results

Fragmentary sports wire item lists teams and scores across the Texas League and major leagues. Names such as Mia Atouuny Fran Antonis-Futre Worth Shreveport Beaumon and several city teams appear with uneven inning totals and battery pairs. The note includes multiple game outcomes like Wienha Falls–Waco and Dallas clashes, plus scattered standings and batters.

Mia Atouuny Fran Antonis-Futre Worth Shreveport-Beaumon Wienha Falls Waco Dallas Trausion

Wichita Falls Rout Waco Cubs in Doubleheader

Texas baseball note reports Wichita Falls took the league doubleheader from Waco. In the first game Wichita Falls led 7 to 4 after a late surge, while the second game ended with a Wichita Falls win despite darkness stopping play in the sixth inning. Key hitters included Shores and Smith for Wichita Falls and Ward for Waco.

WACO Wichlis Falls Suniay Che Karow Wichita Shores Crengeey Japan Smith Darbs Shellon Meath Hpoongrafs Fstellanil Cuero Freeze Anid Wolxamiot

Buffs Break Dallas Streak With 3-1 Win

Houston game reports Frank Barnes returning from a two day rest and limiting Dallas to five hits. Starr’s three game winning streak ends as the Buffs win 3-1 with batteries Pierce Lore Sieur Barnes Snyder contributing on the mound and at the plate.

Houston Stuly Zi Tom Frank Barnes

Shreveport Beaumont Split Double-header

Beaumont snapped a 12 game skid by beating Shreveport 2 to 0 in the second game after Shreveport triumphed 19 to 2 in the opener of a July double header. Hansen pitched well for Beaumont to seal the late win, while earlier run and hit notes point to a lopsided opening game and mixed defense for both clubs.

Flash Soved Bogzees Mesers Wachtel Chapman Chapran Mulvey Bears Grandgolut Glaser Messenger Nenager Gilson Weested Flezhzempers Riles Grimes Ope Newton Bogpess Kibbie 1Nally Meanewton Lad Firsh Ark Shreveport Beaumont Peaumont Spozia Hansen Creat Puppert Omena Neoreny Role Owens Owens Ant Tohint Holehavsee Darrough Campbell Aool A Eloaene Taswoeths Tlankon A Ae

Tunney Heeney clash hinges on Heeney weathering early storm

James J Corbett argues the Gene Tunney vs Heeney bout rests on Heeney absorbing Tunney’s opening blows. If Heeney endures eight rounds, he could tire Tunney and rally, otherwise Tunney’s left and right hands may dominate early. Heeney’s best chance is a fast start and sustained pressure.

Hamp Hernes Lunney Mtn Mtn For Ute Vielore Hernny Elerber Alia Tunney Firenry Tomey Dempsces Tun Tite Heeney Koes Tunmy Bammot Lin Mirces Tleeney Canney

White Sox Secure Strikeout Artist to Chinage Sale

Creag 2a-l-non Weiland, noted strikeout artist from the Ma line at the Mississippi Valley league, has been sold to China ge. The deal shows Hew mines at the close of the brison.

White Sox Creag

Jeffries Pichs Gene Tops Heavyweight Title Claim

In San Francisco on July 28 Pumalames J Jaffries a famed figure from boxing’s early era backs Gene Tanner to retain Nin title again he believes the champion may find a path to victory against the New Zealand challenger The analyst also notes a punchers chance could alter outcomes if any man with power lands cleanly on Tanner.

San Francisco Pumalames J. Jaffries Gene Tanner Ak ‘Toth Heaney

Tunney Sees Workout Transformation Before Dempsey Rematch

Witness Gene Lunney recalls Tunney in a public workout with Harland Mars and Billy Vidabeck as sparring partners. He notes Tunney’s increased power, speed, and accuracy, with a harder punch and steadier footwork, predicting a tougher fight than their previous meeting.

KopyHehi Veleerenl Seeokee Tae Gene ‘Lunney Harald Mars Billy Vidabeck Bia Sporting Partners Sinias Ting Tui- Nom Cunnes Dempsey Oo Lession Bins Glover Tunney Mayr Thas Maye Yue

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