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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1928

Page

5

Bobby Jones On Ogene Of Meet In Chicago

In Chicago June 6 14 champions from around the world arrive to register for the national open golf championship next week. Defending titleholder Tommy Armour of Washington and favorites such as Tibbs Janez are noted contenders. Armour, recent form strong, aims to prove his top status as the event unfolds.

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Unclear boxing bout results from scattered names and places

Fragmented OCR lists multiple boxing outcomes with jumbled names and locales such as New York California Oklahoma and Florida. Several matches mention knockouts and scorings like 104 8 and 200 KG but reader cannot confirm full event pairings or outcomes.

Dallas Sees Watts Gann At Southward Golf Meet

In Dallas on June 16 local golfers Watts Gann and Bobby Jones practiced at the town course ahead of the annual southern amateur championship starting Tuesday. Dennis Lavender of Abilene and other entrants, including Will Dunn and Howard Conwas, were among notable players preparing. The day’s round featured a par 35 nine holes, with light winds and steady play shaping the field.

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Austin Boys Compete for Moody's Trophy in City Youth Meet

Austin youths vie for Moody's Trophy in a junior baseball challenge at the city mall grounds. Governor Lan presides over the event as City Manager Adam Jal announces the most valuable player award.

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Baseball News From A Fragmented Patchwork Era

A garbled report covers multiple leagues and teams. It mentions St Louis Nationals, the Reds, Phillies, and Houston Wheat?as leaders, with Detroit spring training notes and oblique references to Bears and Hank Dyer. The piece threads through trades, standings, and personalities in a retrospective sports roundup.

Suspended official Thad Tarae Jung tied to Shreveport case

The report names Thad Tar ae Jung and associates tied to a Shreveport matter, noting a suspension related to an alleged irregularity at Sharework Mucins. It also mentions monetary settlements of $50 and $25 involving Ziggy Sears and related parties, with Robert asserting actions connected to Phetin id Ziggy Sears.

Fine Phimdan SEARS Thad Tarae Jung Avelun Shreveport Saiardae

Slugging Alexander Big Show of Internationals Slugging

New York on January 16 reports show Alexander Big Show delivering standout power for the Internationals in a league game. Dale Alowaiulor leads with bat and field while Moore, Lasne, and Dainos post strong numbers as Rochester and Buffalo players compete for top batting honors.

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Quinn Defeats Lackie In Chicagoqualifying meet

In the Ulkinois Women's Athletic Club Olympic trials at Reckaway track Miss Mary Lou Quinn upset the defending national champion Ethel Lackie. Quinn led a strong field to secure a spot for the forthcoming Olympic competition while Lackie failed to advance, marking a major upset in Chicago's swimming arena.

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Pros Start Winter Tour Westward For Open Championship

The first Hawaiian open golf championship will be held for three days in November. Fifteen top professionals are expected to compete with prizes totaling seventy four hundred dollars. Travel from the Pacific coast to Honolulu and hotel accommodations will be provided.

Tionolues Joe Veverihor Shug Ang Bee Pacific Coast

Black Maria 5-1 Favorite at Belmont Stakes

In a chaotic report, Black Maria runs as a 5-1 favorite with racing details scrambled. Names like Harry Wayne and Withers appear amid broken lines, referencing a Word-like scene of the race and commentators.

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Buigas Tigers Meet Police Under Local Watch

Buigas Tigers confront police amid a local effort led by Mike Fientales to curb crime. On Saturday afternoon the team planned a training session at 10 o clock with Sander and a small security detail to deter disturbances near the Mexico border.”

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Fighting Diplomat Again Wins In Ring

Fighting diplomat Gill Dinmore defeats J Campbell by knockout in a 17 pound class intercity meeting. The bout, part of the Fallimore tournament, draws cheers as Dinmore extends an unbeaten streak across Europe.

Vridadedphia Slive Hectar Menor

New $25,000 Rage on Chicago Program

The American National Hackneying Association sponsors a new 25,000 stake for eight year old thoroughbreds. The event will be held at Amtecon and includes a one and one eighth mile race. Notable entrants include Reignant Vito Virtosia and Tort wn Mission with inaugural plans set for September.

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Saturday league games slated in four contests

The Batneley league schedules four Saturday clashes as HendleHenders play Salweday after a Wis and Company win. Tafawees meets in a key public service district game while league leaders Abr Pept face Beth Tetewhouc in a Wellsfield diamond showdown.

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Pollan Hurls No Hit Game Against Tyler

Wayne Pollan formerly with Waco pits Mesia club in Tank Star league and wins 6 0 over Tyler in Friday afternoon action. Nick Carter throws in second game as Mexia loses 6 0. Bolachin of Chicago shines helping Detroit and Teleia. Cecil Smith of Heteau scores six tallies amid the muddled play.

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Berkeley Olympic rowers prep for university trials

The UC crew trains for Olympic competition with plans to represent Berkeley at a major selection event. Team management and facilities are coordinating likely entries for the games while emphasizing readiness and national challenge.

Humble hero Stanleys duel with fate in boxing saga

Evelyn Wells sketches a chaotic scene around Stanley Nelehel and a boxing era, mixing crowd chatter, ring legends, and wartime grit. The narrative traces Nelehel’s rise, his wartime shadow, and the tension as fans recall greats like Papke, while the crowd debates his future and the sport’s destiny.

Amateur Bill Kayo Stars In Rough Bout Card

The event featured Johnny Kid Movtines and O Tesso in early rounds. Kil Williams knocked out in the first round while Sid Henry pressed Kid Alberts and Rod Sharkey defeated Young Gonzales as Bantling Railrigues met Jersey Than.

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Grocers Edge MP Boosters In Tight Friday Tilt

The Grocers narrowly defeated MP Boosters 1los score in a Friday game. Naslor Braye led the Grocers while Weyel started on the hill for the Grevers before being replaced by Pitell for the Boosters.

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Army names Olympic modern pentathlon team picks

At West Point three Army officers were named to the Olympic modern pentathlon team after finals. Tionteanus Pou Haines Be W Mayo and C O Borreil led the trials with two points from the first four events. Regular team members Kraft and others trailed, while Patton and Masner topped the riding event with clean scores.

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North Texas Team Faces Rough Route as Season Nears End

North Texas grapples with a tough end to the season. The Texans lost to Shreveport Sports 10 to 5, dropping to four straight losses while pitching and fielding under strain. Key players, including Johny, Voras, and Vale, faced costly errors as Shreveport built early leads and held on. The team also faced defeats to Houston and San Antonio, with homers and notable fielding plays shaping the waning weeks of the Dixie and Texas leagues.

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Homer Race Summary Noted Entrants And Scores

Fragments describe a Homer race event with multiple names and numbers. The text lists entrants or clubs, locations, and race identifiers, alongside several numeric scores or times and scattered place names. Exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Shields Eliminate R Norris Williams in Finals

Shields of New York defeats R Norris Williams to reach the final rounds at a national event. The match, part of a broader tourney in New Jersey and California, features Shields progressing toward the championship against opponents including Japan and Princeton linked competitors.

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