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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1928

Page

4

Shreveport Grabs Tight Lead Before Fort Worth Series

Frantic prelude to the Fort Worth series features Shreveport and Fort Worth with a Sunday doubleheader looming. Grizzlies rally on errors and timely hits as Taylor and Nason drive in runs. Collard stars with base paths, stealing home and scoring on key plays.

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Runner By. a. ¢engeressurarn, 43at an old runner

A garbled OCR line mentions a runner and an event on a Saturday night in Austin. The readable parts reference a runner and a possible stunt or race but specifics are unclear and no proper names or dates are reliably identifiable.

A. ¢Engeressurarn Austin

Flag Chasers and City Showdowns in Major League Slugfest

A fragmented recap details numerous baseball results with teams like Cleveland, Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. Highlights mention Brooklyn’s 12 to 33 loss in New York, St Louis vs Philadelphia, and Chicago at Little Rock with sparse lineup notes and batter stats among chaotic OCR.

Finlays Qesutty SEM Reinharte and Wilson Procitana Lertan

Bears Ready for Big Series with Panthers

Babcock plans a record bid, attempting a 804 mile run from Austin to San Antonio starting Saturday night. Weather may slow pace as rain threatens roads. If successful, he aims to finish in San Antonio on Sunday, following the historic route once used by earlier long distance riders.

BEARS Panthers Babcock Tinee Babcock Ansili San Antonin Snile Koleark Forcier Beror Lexan University Staliuin Auelin San Avlutio City Mexico Enbcoele Ladinia Austin San Antoni San Antonio Progres Sap Antonia Gan -An·tonia Corpus Ghristi Raad

Dempsey Rumors Heat Up Over Boxing Future

Conflicting reports swirl around William Harrison Dempsey as rumors of retirement fade and training for a theater appearance continues. Tex Rickard and others debate management, opponents, and timing while Dempsey works out in Los Angeles and New York plans swirl.

William Harrison Dempacy Applesauce Kelly Hill Nolfy Dempsey Jackson Richard Dotty Toe Angeles Jack Lee Gaba Herman Fant Rematna Masha le Biallin

Yester- feat fades as wife not lay alter

A fragment notes a yesterday feature with a note that wife did not lay or appear, mentioning Bon d Beal ager as a name. The readable text is brief and unclear, but it preserves a local style and names linked to the event.

Bond Beal Ager

Tilden and Hennessey lead Americans in Davis Cup bid

Chicago June 2. William Tilden and John Hennessey swept opening singles to boost the United States toward the Davis Cup finals in Europe. They defeated Tamio Ale and Fushiro Oli as Chicago hosts began the event amid brisk winds and fast hard clay. Captain Wide, George Lott, and doubles partner Tilden faced uncertain matchups as play continued.

Chicago Chirag Onis Wide George Lott Abn Acd Npr Sunes Tilden Ierely Abe Ringles Benpessey Ohle Indianapath Br Look Comfo Tilden Francie Hunter France United Tvs Twunter Hnd Deen Domph Wear Filden Fo5

St Agnes Withdrew From Purith League After Controversy

The St Agnes team withdrew from the Purith league following a series of league difficulties. A meeting Wednesday night saw questions about a forged contract with Chrisly and doubts over team bona fides. No official resignation was filed and league president Jacoby indicated no status on the matter.

SL. Agare Purith Fite Leckmaus Tackwrood Sithdrawal Thiz Bt. Agnea Se. Mars Se Chrisly Ander S. Jacoby League

Texan Star Ties New Mark in Batting Streak

Texan baseball note reports Tom Pyle of the local club near a record tying stretch. Fans prepare for his next game as he seeks to extend a 2A consecutive hit streak, raising hopes at Love Star Park and Bow relates to the Bowthensteint League.

Acola Tish T Tom Pyle Myle Peark Tyte Beazte Tepo Sears Encebanville

Fight Results From The Teen Teen Philadelphia Strvacon

A chaotic card from New York and Cheyenne features multiple bouts with disqualifications and knockouts. Notable names include Tommy Larehran, Hefeater Tere Yate, Jack Vowrsend, and Sammy Grogan, with bouts in Brooklyn and Chicago ending in decisive finishes and controversial rulings.

Fiy the Teewnile Philatephia Strvacon Ansociatedl Press Tommy — Larehran Hefeater Tere Yate Jack Vowrsend New York An’ Franci Walker New Maven Tassi Italy Wyoming Warner Cheyenne Matu Sen. Tautlin Hy Omabe Sammy Grogan Omabe Ravelied Wut

Lindsey Wins for Houston

Pitcher Meipig sigs and Ty Payne combined for a low score game as Houston outlasted opponents. Notable moments include a Two stare hit and several credited plays by Jenkine Worming ton Bentansebelen and Ateengrafe.

Jenkine Wormington Benue Haek Bentansebelen Bare Henohie Meipig Ty Payne Tiedteey Ateengrafe Hares Payne Dinance Bott Kteermeale Ateengrates Ba Merustars Wiendy Palle Urpizen Marea

Loughran Edges Latzo In Tough 10 Round World Title Defense

New York June 2 Tom Loughran the Philadelphia born challenger booed by 15000 fans at Bronkira ball club watched Latzo begin strong but Loughran rallied with sharp lefts and rights. After ten rounds judges declared Loughran the winner by eight to four with three even, securing his crown in a hard fought title defense.

New York Tommy Loughan Pate Tatzo Scranton Coumainet Pudgy Pete Lee Willy Fimer Tommy Latzo Rus Champ Lawebran Bates Philadelphia Lataia Longyria L Atvo Loughran Han Winter Mike McTigue Celt Jack Delaney

Whitney's Record in the Big League

Whitney, a third baseman from San Antonio, goes five for the AE with a single and makes three putouts and no errors in the field. Janks Texsty and others return to the lineup as the Thilndelybiz Netinvats are mentioned amid a sparse game recap.

Whitney Arthur Reinliner Janks Texsty Thilndelybiz Netinvats Leny Card Aie Wen Peiday Pi Whitney San Antonio Ersars

Steers, Waco in Twin Bill

Dallas game report detailing a twin bill between Steers and Waco with early lag and unclear play actions. Names and specifics are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a baseball or basketball doubleheader with local teams involved in Dallas on June 2.

Steers WACO Dallas Noturlay Callie Rete cm Meen Roin Pehtos

Barons Bat Lead in pennant chase with decisive win

Atlanta struggles in a rough schedule as Birmingham builds a three and a half game edge. The Barons routed Chattanooga while Nashville split with Atlanta, and Memphis and New Orleans faced rain delays. Philadelphia beat St Louis and Chicago downed Detroit as the league standings shuffled.

Atlanta Birmingham Barons Verlecday Birmingham Chattanooga Ohio Stewart Nashville Callop Lele Nock Moldle Zain Memphin New Orleana Idtencas Rain

Dempsey and Willard Bout Revival Reported Terms

A Los Angeles report says Jack Dempsey and Tex Teasdale agreed to terms for a comeback bout. Negotiations claim a $5000000 prize and a New York venue with Hal Williams as potential opponent, though no comment was obtained from Dempsey.

Jack Tex Hillehalder Montainer Dempsey New York City

Kansas Aggies Win, Dawkens Edge Missouri Valley Race

Kansas Aggies clinched the first race in the Missouri Valley conference season by defeating Hannon University in a close game. The win marks a strong start for the Aggies as the conference schedule unfolds this season.

Kansas Aggies Missouri Valley

Sports Club Pracitcchs Seeks Players For Penetic Uteni

Manatee Sarre of the Sports club calls all baseball players to report at 5:80 Saturday afteruann for the penetice utenion. Consernant Lethwood, 10. Kaceam: Ban Prsicleca, Its Porilanit.

Sport Club Praciichs Manatee Sarre Hie Plareza Penetice

Saturday Contests Postponed by Public Service Clash

Due to an incident involving Jock Mors ers, a Public Service lineman, two games scheduled for Saturday between Public Service and Company F of the 141st Infantry Navy Guards were postponed. The postponement affected the weekend schedule and a planned Elkenil Telephone Company meeting.

Jock Morsers Public Service Company Accidonk E'vijay Company F One Hundred and Forty-First Infantry Na Vons Guard Dhere Elkenil Pelephione

Pick Misstep at Fairmount Derby Feature

Touts and bettors see Misstep as strongest rival in Fairmount Derby field. Favorites include Mind and Kens Lichy Derby entrants, with Sel Nen Sokasheln Jack Higeinn Ti Phonn Galahad Martie Sean and Leghanil also listed as contenders.

Til Hin Ysma Missten Selnen Sokasheln Jack Higeinn Tiphonn Galahad Martie Sean Leghanil Tuna

S M U to Battle Army in West Point Clash Oct 6

Fans invited to witness Southern Methodist University and Army football clash at West Point on October 6 after a Dalaw chamber telegram spurred arrangements. Southwest military academy to host and invite 1000 spectators. contact Travis 6492-0 for details.

Wastlington Dalaw Chamber of Commerce Inviitati Inghal West Point Dwight Daviy Joany Kenrethry Thavie Militares Academy

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