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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
12
In a move affecting the Western league, Vig Gritlimbir and first-sacker are traded to Des Moines for future considerations. The deal shifts roster balance as Des Moines adds depth at key positions and reshapes the league standings.
In a chaotic World of Baseball game at Grade Park Waco scored three in the first but the Bears fought back with timely hits including Naje and Layfur driving in runs. Love struggled with an arm issue after striking out Shires, and the Bears pulled ahead with solid defense as the Cubs outhit their rivals.
The Dallas Steers overhaul their lineup ahead of the second half, trading for Terpsar, Mulley and Rosenthal as league records highlight a massive player turnover. Manager Washiess, once disliked, presides over a revamped roster aimed at lifting Dallas from seventh and contending with strong opponents.
A chaotic scene at a Cardinals game in St. Louis led to a player suspension and fan unrest. An umpire reported disorder after a throwing incident and a heated exchange with a coach. The league investigated, with no formal charges announced, and the incident left spectators questioning security and officiating.
A chaotic sports item reports the Bruins trading Francis Griffin to acquire a pitcher named Christian from the Western Jonzie club based in San Antonio. The piece notes waiver clearances, league rules, and comments from team officials about the trade while detailing Griffin’s season record of four wins and thirteen losses and his prior performance.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sports or dispute incident involving Bear Box Slaite Ware Flask. Names such as umpires Dassalis and nk appear, with unclear timing and location. The readable portion hints at a game or auction event with references to penalties and scores around 42 with possible sixes or six three counts.
Fragmentary text hints at a boxing match between Jackson and Velasco in Mexico City with references to Velisen Velasea and related names, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. No clear date or venue is established. core idea is a Jackson versus Velasco boxing event in Mexico City.
A Brady race meet drew a large field with around seventy horses entered and officials tallying entries. The list features numerous trainers and riders, with attention on standout entries and expected contenders amid brisk wagering and prep for the day's events.
A 71-year-old shooter finished runner up at Tecumseh, Ohio, amid a windy, challenging field. The event featured noted marksmen and local participants, with Crain Spring and other clubs represented. Despite rough conditions, competitors aimed for high scores as the senior shooter earned second place behind a dominant winner.
A garbled OCR fragment shows scattered names, places and numbers across several cities including Cleveland and New York. It lists people such as Perkins, Wayne, Himes, Zechary, and Mul, with scattered street and club references and an unclear athletic context. The readable bits hint at a sports or standings item but lack coherent facts.
Tobin Hill Units upset the knothole league by defeating Vollegiana 9 to 2 at Wlern Field. Villzal hit 6 home runs, with Adowtte driving in runs as the team rallied behind Kleeken’s pitching for Coltesiitt. Steves caught, Be Favella and Villa also contributed in the win amid scheduling fixes from the night.
Local event lists a series of matches and weigh ins across a bowling rink with fighters and weight classes. Names include Pablo Vases, Rot Williams, Rojas Felis, Chakllnons, Cherter Peeiffer, Willie Orlin, and Joe Alliort among others, with weights ranging around 105 to 118 pounds. The card features multiple bouts and local personalities in a nearraw, transcription style preview.
The Twelfth team beat Soldier in a disputed game with key plays by Dean and Weiser. Bonche and Weiser supported the attack as Moiker delivered a wall of two basers. Pitcher Maley finished strong, while fielding miscues and a late pause influenced the inning-by-inning action.
Local organizers announce the Dilley golf tournament as a large regional event with top players and strong field competition. The schedule lists dates in late May and early June, with notable entrants and endorsements from area clubs and sponsors.
Miss Helen Wills was the sole American winner as England’s women defeated the US in a mixed set of matches in Hogland on June 14. The American press notes her stunning performance, including a powerful serve that drew gasps from the stands, while other results show English pair Harvey and Sanders beating Gors and Sneuby. The overall team result favored England, with a late rally by Wills highlighted amid the loss.
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