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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1928

Page

36

Cards Fatten Lead In National as Phillies Falter

International News Service reports the Cards widen their lead in the National League while the Phillies stumble. A confusing ledger notes a 19.6 score and a rough tally, with Philadelphia losing ground as St. Louis gains. The Philadelphia game details are garbled but indicate a notable setback for the Phillies.

Yankees Philadelphia Fional Jeanue Guine Bill Todst Beores

Pennant Chasers Play Sunday In Tight Race

Patchy results from the recent schedule list Washington, New York, Cleveland, and Chicago, with scattered scores and standings. Names appear garbled but indicate a league race with key teams and upcoming Sunday games shaping the pennant chase.

Whiadelpia SL Lewis Foston Wastiingtsa New York Cleveland Desyon Patladonia

Indians Rally Past Yankees in Second Game Victory

Penstork, Mueee, Ruth, and Luzzeri sparked a comeback as Cleveland erased a four run deficit in the ninth and beat New York 9 to 4. Polark held the Indians scoreless briefly before Cleveland surged for 19 hits in the nightcap. Three Yankees pitchers were knocked from the mound in the win.

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Reds Beat Brooklyn In Series Opener

Reds with Adolfo Luque on mound defeated Brooklyn Robins 7 to 3 in the opener of a four game set at Brooklyn. The Reds scored seven in the first seven innings as Herman Bissonette and Hessler produced the runs, while Luque held the Robins scoreless through seven.

Brooklyn Teds Tobins Senor Adolfo Luque Yvhr Yelermn Cohen Reds Ball Robins Alomer Herman Bissonette Tagile Hressler Rubing

Welsh's Hit Sparks 13-Inning Giants Cubs Duel

New York and Chicago battled through 13 innings in a vivid Giants vs. Cubs tilt. Joe Yanewich and Art Nehf dueled, Nehf giving up 14 hits before Malziew closed in the final frame. Custer homered for Chicago while McCarthy disputed a call in the tenth.

Welsh Cubs Gingle Giants Joe Yanewich Art Nehf Genewich Necht Malwie Tan Biel Joe Mcfarthy Atomire Rieen Kiki Custer Bette Field Manazie McCnacthy New York Seore Sir Jamier Sammars Fwa-bnee Hile Cohen Megan Sarrinie Vty Kenveieh Mat Kulres Mann Teres Aoulde Gilays Grimm Eenrel Celene Marute Fasileh Madstrom Cole Terry Bofwte Eid Jaieh Umophes Ittern Dente

Detroit Takes Both Ends of Double Bill

Detroit dominates both games of a double bill as the Tigers win the first game in strong fashion and the second game ends in a narrow finish. Despite being outhit in the latter, Detroit secures the sweep and improves its standing.

Detroit

Olympic Athletic Schedule and Baseball Highlights Summary

The fragment outlines an Olympic athletic schedule from late July to August including various track and field events at Amster dam and related sports periods. It also mentions a baseball game with Tavener and Gehringer through multiple double plays, with pitchers Griffins and Josier and umpires listed.

Olympic track meet begins Sunday in Ambeerdam

American track athletes prepare for Sunday events at the Amsterdam Olympic meet opening. Lawson Robertson of the United States vows to break even in events like shot put and the 400 meter hurdles while facing Germany’s Hirschfield in the first event. The opening ceremony featured tension between the French and Dutch committees, with the French marching separately and the oath taken as the games officially opened amid a grand salute.

Ambeerdam Penre Aderbans Mimil Hirschfield Germany Mara Mees Paul Mericamp Los Angeles Carera Tribune Ramey United States General MacArthur

Frederickburgers at Seguin Reguin Postponed Revenge Game

Frederickburgers invade Seguin on July 2 to avenge an early season defeat by Wot Sor. Tipoff set for 8 pm. Lineup lists players such as Mf, Tlenkr, Ifenko, Prok, Teelchenmit, Nagel, Seguin, Melriegesamen, Stace, Mame, Blumberg, Tanne, Magen, Vins, Kruggee and Therefeld in a tense rebound battle.

Fredericksburgers Seguin Reguin Tor Peederickebirg Danta Kezuin Somdas White Fox Nichen Inti Tlenkr Ifenko Prok Melimig Teelchenmit Eangechinus Tek Vahn Klett Tien Nagel Seguin Melriegesamen Stace Blumberg Tanne Mantrens Sinais Kruggee Therefeld

U S Head Coach Names Likely Olympic Contenders

Amsterdam dispatch lists top U S athletes regarded as probable Olympic winners across events. Included are Wyrkoff McAlister Rusgel in sprint, Kornig and Engelhart for Germany, and numerous US entrants in 200, 400, 800, 1500, 10,000 meters plus field events.

Lawson Hed Guach Conyeight Amsterdam Ld Soare II Slorg Baalig Wrykoff McAlister Rusgel United South Africa Corts Weichmani Germaby Jorah Pachtock Schols United States Kornig Germany Turbuti Tierney Maul Britwint Finland Sweden Hital End Nurwt Whitely Lenus Heitultt Canada Anderson

Tunney Retirement Rumors Spark Media Guesses

Newspaper speculation swirls over Gene Tunney possibly leaving boxing. Cited reasons include health, money, and the sport’s taint, with analysts noting his long career and public scrutiny. A decision may come after his next public appearance, as reporters await his stance.

Hight Tunney Arere Sianty Tess Launey

Tigers Hit Pace as Dibble Meet Leaders Edge Tigers

The Tadibble sports page notes the pace-setting Tigers, with Tre Pena and Virgil Willian involved in Thursday night league action. Reports say Mena faced discipline for abusive language and Williams was ejected for fighting during the game.

Dicnines Tigers Frieden’s Brotheriged Dibble Sparts White Haute Garage Siminea Tigers Dibble Trons Fiek White House Jaana Wiell Jimmer Tigers Tre Pena Jimines Tigers Virgil Willian

U S Tennis Champion Seeligson Misses Title

U S tennis champion Seeligson misses the national title as new contenders emerge. The report notes preparations in San Antonio and Washington for the semifinal final stages, with Capt. Dar Murphy and others attempting to secure a lead for the Army team in the national military tennis event.

Rain Favors US Net Team Victory in Exhibition

The American duo led by Hunter finally clinched a victory amid a rain affected match. French players Cochet and Borotra challenged at times with deuce brinkmanship but the Americans, despite errors and tense net exchanges, secured the fifth game and dominated the fifth.

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Telephone Nine Back At Cibolo For Game

Telephone Nine travels to Cibolo for a return game Sunday afternoon at nine oclock. The Phoners will face the Tulta team. Ergie Rickman pitched a three hitter.

Telephone Cibolo Southwestern Tell Telephone Tulta Wen Clare Ergie Rickman

Bears Fall by One Run in Sloppy Field Game

Shreveport's Grimes homered and Nesom drove in runs as the Bears chased a late rally but were edged 4 to 3. Key plays included Myers, Meyers and Loggers contributing in offense while pitchers Holman and Whelan battled to hold the line, with a late inning surge falling short.

Oullipine Grimes The Boars Nesom Eqthuyea Chen Shreveport Holman Pevivoiros Mearne Whelan Molman Deviveitug Watwoal

French Stay In Olympics Marred by Early Friction

Amsterdam July 24 The opening of the Olympic games was soured by a clash between French officials and Dutch organizers. A French official was struck by a Turkish goleman and the French threatened to withdraw before the dispute was settled. The Dutch committee said the French will compete in the games.

Amsterdam Dutel Tuten Goleman Weslay Salirdar

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