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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1928

Page

6

Bears Downed in Doubleheader Play by Fort Worth

Fort Worth shows strength with a 5-1 win and a 4-0 victory over San Antonio in a rain soaked twin bill. homerun power from Summers and Griffin sparks the Bears as Williams and Stein shine on the mound.

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Referee Harry Murphy Stars In Chaotic Boxing Tales

Persistent Chicago era boxing lore centers on referee Harry Murphy and his famed handling of Tunney Dempsey bouts. The narrative recalls controversial counts and crowd reactions that bolstered Murphy’s reputation as a trusted, decisive arbiter in a raucous sport.

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Thorpe sets Olympic decathlon record in New York meet

Thorpe dominates the decathlon to set an Olympic and American record across ten events. He improves in the long jump high jump and 100 meter dash while tallying a new total that surpasses Osborn’s mark.

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Jye Small Boats Race to Hawaii End of Line

Jye Small Boats set for a 224 mile voyage to Hawaii from Newport Harbor California. The start gun fired at noon as boats began crosswind pacing toward the Pacific. One yacht led at the line but foul play at the start affected standings and final results remained unsettled.

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Bruins Among Bidders for Collegian Star

Tex May 1 FEmmell O'Shaughnessy star athlete from St. Edward's College has drawn offers from San Antonio Wichita Falls and Waco clubs for professional baseball and football. He plans to complete his degree this year and weighs which contract to accept, with a decision expected soon.

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Seguin White Sox Extend Winning Streak to Seven

Seguin White Sox defeated the Austin Americus Legion to make seven straight wins. Clark of Austin contributed strong defense and pitching while Smith limited scoring opportunities for the Sox. Next, they schedule games against Cuban Mt Hinram Garrett field and other teams in San Antonio and Weasternon.

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Granville, Von Flue Win 26 Mile Race

Granville and Von Flue claimed victory in a grueling 26 mile race run from Granville to Staygon-Saune and back. The event featured tight pacing with intervals of rest as competitors pushed to the limit while Arthur S Newton of Khor Bawth Amfne and Belor Gavuz of Southampton, England, posted notable showings.

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Russell Takes All Boat Races on Modine Lake

In a Sunday meeting at Modine lake racing, Itiveell led five events with strong finishes. Willie Tay captured a top position as the season concludes with Graaiers and Dyes winning notable heats.

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Cubans Sweep Two From Airmens In Early Series

The Cubans won both games in a two game set against the Airmens. Scattered play and uncertain scoring mark the report, with a focus on early lead changes and pivotal moments.

Major baseball leaders and league standings glimpsed

Fragments list players, teams, and homer counts across the American League with scattered names including Frisch, Walker, Witvat, Cala, and Ruth. Mentions of Yankees, Tigers, and other clubs appear amid disjointed phrases and misprints.

Pros Sign Up Third Aggie Update

Prospect reports indicate Aggie lineup additions as Teeny Otiseinant and Font Chuan join the roster amid league chatter. Reports link Beonin, Panicle, and Cant to upcoming signings with team officials confirming negotiations continue.

AGGIE Tubb Beonin Aisatore Rain Toanineitt

Tildens Gang Sails Next Saturday

A sports roundup notes Tilden's Gang preparing for next Saturday with wins and upcoming events. The article highlights key players, rivals, and upcoming matches across teams, venues, and dates, emphasizing advancing within the season and notable performances.

Tilden

Sugarman’s Hits to Win at Valley Town Game

Sugarman’s team edges Valley Town with a late triple and two singles. Key players include A Minnxxi Bird Bauer Ackerman and With, while lineup features Jom aA OMT Dirdwell Sauer Cal and Flores. Recent showing hints at strong batting depth despite erratic phrasing.

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Homer Rogers Wins Alamo Trap Shoot

Homer Rogers wins the Alamo trap shoot at Fort Sui Trouston. The event features shooters like Tomer Lager and Kelan, with top scores and strong performances across multiple rounds.

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Chasers' Renown in Worth and Debut of Local Figures

Fragmentary text shows mentions of Lucilus and Antonin with names Baltns and Dewan, plus references to dates, places, and organizations. Core items include a chase or pursuit theme, a 33 sigurance, and a February/Fugt timeframe, though details are obscured.

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Unclear 1930s Baseball Standings Note

Fragmented OCR text references American League teams and players with many garbled words. Mentions Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Chicago Washington and Cleveland with scattered names Susy Tori Madeline Lesley and Dustin, but no coherent event or outcome.

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Baseball game summary with chaotic league scoring

Fragmented recap lists mixed lines from a National League baseball game. Mentions Chicago and New York with odd score fragments and player names, but details are unclear. The piece reads like an OCR garble of a box score or game filler.

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MUNN VICTIM IN BAD SHAPE

The report describes a victim named Munn in serious condition after an assault in Burns Aires. Argentine participant Victoria Uahiola and others are noted, with medical care sought following injuries.

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German Relay Team Sets World Record

The piece reports a German relay team breaking a world record at an Olympic development event on Sunday. It mentions athletes Clouriscuiuk Wichmann Wie, and others with scattered location names and times, including Newark and Montreal, amid a chaotic OCR-filled account of the race and participants.

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