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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1928

Page

5

Fort Worth Boys Attend Opening Olympic Meet

Amsterdam hosts a grand opening ceremony as 47 nations unite for the Olympic Games. Royal processions, choirs, and parade of athletes mark the start with Prince Henry presiding. strong national displays and pageantry fill the stadium.

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French Olympic Parade Withdrawal Over Gatekeeper Clash

AMSTERDAM France quits the Olympic opening parade after a row with a gatekeeper led to a confrontation. Officials say the action followed an incident in which a French official was struck, prompting the delegation to withdraw amid disagreements over ceremonies and participation.

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Schalk Plans to Take Row to Courts

Camago July 25 UPI Ray Rehalk who resigned as manager July 4 has begun action to sue the Chicago White Sox. Secretary Marty Grabber said Schalk was not a member after leaving. Reports say he declined a low salary offer and had previously earned about $16,000 yearly.

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Heene y Sails In Two Weeks Amid Travel Rumors

Immersive travel notes say Heeney plans a two week sail from the Pacific coast to visit New Zealand and Tiomeland with family, before a possible return to Southampton, as his victory celebrations conclude.

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Keech Duray Auto Race Off One Week

Irregular OCR describes Keech Duray auto race delayed for a week with a sprawling ceremony. Officials, athletes, and members of associations prepare to take the Olympic oath and pledge fair competition in the games.

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Worthy Stars Junior Players Set for San Antonio Title Game

Fort Worth sends its stars, junior baseball champs, to face the Lions in San Antonio for the state region junior championship. Manager H. Laie leads a strong squad including Preston Romaine, Weddle, Pulliam, Reh-Ioson, Dowie, Emery, McAdams, Spaulding, and more. Key pitchers Masty and Orden Spaulding pace the rotation as scouts note the team’s sixteen straight district wins and elite pitching.

Regional Tournament Awarded to Ft Worth

Regional tournament scheduled across multiple cities with teams from Indiana Washington Oakland California and Minnesota. Officials outlined regional dates in August and September with winners advancing to national competition.

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Bowling- Aw Atins Eran Wins Crucial Match

A garbled report describes a bowling contest where the winner achieved a decisive score near three hundred. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors, but the event centers on a close triumph and high-scoring effort.

Junior Tennis Champs Lose in Municipal Doubles Final

The article reports on the municipal doubles tennis championship at Lions Lilt courts where Bertram Weltens and partner defeated Atlan Mitchell 64 46 to win the boys division. It also notes McCarley with Lipnee-Levine advancing in other doubles and mixed events, with finals scheduled Saturday afternoon.

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Houston to Enter Boats in Promoting Stercity Outboard Pace

Houston entries from Corpus Christi and Galveston highlighted by San Antonio Boat Club promoter Willianslurricane Furlonz. Event sponsored by Houston Yacht Club and Galveston Outboard Motor Club with Merlin Lake races aboard the $n Ailoing Boat Club. Team will depart Sunday afternoon for the royal Sanlay race program.

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Amateurs Put Lots of Action in Bout Card

Reported bouts featured Young Vloves versus Ki Hoiss and AL Mera defeating Perez by decision. Garza won over Aut Flores, Cyclone Sanchez drew with Sanchez, and Manuel Hernaulex stopped Alex Stelfopy in the Fire round. Local results include Terry Young refereeing and multiple other fight notes from the event.

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Rough Road for Cardinals as Dodgers Rally Amid Slumps

Baseball roundup describes the Dodgers matching a late rally to edge the Cardinals, while the Reds beat the Phillies with a homer by Uno Wurst. The Cubs, Giants, and Athletics win or lose in tight games as early-season form shuffles standings. Several pitchers struggle, including Harold Mald and Sylvester Jabusom, with defense producing costly errors. Wayne Walsh and Ed Walsh contribute as the White Sox topple the Athletics. the Senators suffer a tough loss to the Browns, dragging down pennant hopes.

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Public Service Ball Club Banquet Featured Friday Event

The Vibhe Service Utilities of the City hosted a public service ball club banquet with notable attendees including Manager Ruler Vascis and several officials, fans, and friends. Performers delivered songs while guests shared in the celebration at the garden venue.

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Tex Wrong Thinks Radio Head in Boxing Battle Hint

Tex Wrong, president of National broadcasting, will broadcast the Tuniey Hearers championship ninth. He says no church story in Tex Rickard’s eye to bar radio from battles by stages to the future. He argues radio helps public interest and attracts more money for the sport and fans.

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Hagen Keeps Stroke Lead In Canadian Open Qualifying

Toronto witnesses a tight Canadian Open qualifying at the Resort Golf Club as Hagen extends his lead after two days of play. Archie Campston and Jo Turnsen trail, while Walter Hagen and Melos Smith had set the previous course record the day earlier. Armour of Washington fights to stay in contention as American pros and several Canadians vie for spots in the final.

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Boxing Fight Results Highlight Several Regional Wins

The card lists multiple bouts featuring fighters from San Francisco to Panama with decisive decisions and several near unanimous verdicts. Notable results include Clarruce Donovan, Artie Sullivan, and John Simpson earning wins, while Harry Wills signed for upcoming championship events.

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Whitney’s Record in the Big League

Whitneys record in the big league shows a rough slump this season as Ta bos Rowe goes hitless in back to back games. Ronobue pushes the Phillies to several hits while Whitney suffers through four straight at bats. The young San Antonio third baseman fields flawlessly with three assists but cannot convert at the plate.

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