Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1928

Page

17

Gracial Play on Lead ers Diamond Gracial Play on Lead ers Diamond

The report details a chaotic baseball scene around major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals maintaining a lead in the West and sweeping two of three from Cincinnati while the Philadelphia Phillies suffer a narrow loss. It notes Walter Johnson and other stars, single-game highlights, and a rain-shortened schedule affecting doubleheaders in New York and Philadelphia.

Associated Press New York Yankees Jonnie Dlack Athlético Wales Thoreday New York Philadelphia Louly Cardinals Cardinals Vice Reda Cincinnati Cueeday Pete Tonohue Pete" Alexander Serses Wee Willie Sherdel Dim Rbothunley Danny Vance Bronkien Filllott Vance Fie Tohe Uking Walter Tecien Elliot Wan Breanes Biae Tench Phite Smnanbed Homera Xerand Dontex Whitney Nin Xerisun Teriouz

Gulfport Leads Cotton States Loop In Pennant Chase

Gulfport tops the Cotton States League standings after a 4 to 1 victory over Tarpon yesterday, as Meridian fell to second with a loss to 4 H. To, while Alexandria slipped to fourth after a Henderson defeat. Arkansas edged by 33 to 0 in a late game.

Gulfport Topmoat Tatizel Toppern Meridian Gind Debet Alexandria Anerson Senatora

Esquivel and Estes Beat in Fort Worth Bout

Arthur Dake of Brownswood Texas, 164 pounds, won a 10 round decision over Tobmy Listes of Dallas, 156 pounds, last night. Clyde Chanain of Oklahoma City 147 pounds defeated Sanihi Esquival at 147 pounds in ten rounds. Fistes and Hequival are former Texas University athletes.

Fort Worth Arthur Dake Brownswood Texan Tobmy Listes Dallas Clyde Chanain Oklahom Vile Sanihi Esquival Fistes Hequival Texas University Athletics

St Agnes Returns to Parish League Title Chase

St Agnes rejoins the Parish League as the chase for the title resumes with Triple-3 facing St Agnes in the opening game. St Cecilia’s meets Larred Peart in the second contest while St Mary’s plays St Gerard’s at Concepcion field. Notable suspensions follow for Hurene Cng tinger and Wollard Keller for two weeks, with releases affecting St Agnes and St Gerard’s rosters.

ST. Agnes SE Agnes Konora St. Gereard G. Powers R. Prove

Friedens Players Meeting Wednesday at Capt Ackerman Jr Home

The Erleden y Ferangelleal Hroth erhoal will hold a 7 o clock meeting at Capt Johnny Ackerman Jr 2115 Darange Street Ware contracts must be signed at the meeting The listed pingera are expected including Johnny stckermann Tre Jack otter Fred Strawn Deroard Hehreser Clark Nealon Reverett Bautier Richarl Mawning Frank Lynch Lorry Wells Marty Martyn Charley Dibrell Tasreine Tousen Leroy Ziewehane Ren Corho fred Williama Tack Gill A swimming party and bar ride will be brought pip for dizcyeslan.

Friedens Erleden'y Ferangelleal Hrotherhoal Johnny Ackerman Jr Darange Street Ware Pingera Johnny Stckermann Jack Otter Fred Strawn Deroard Hehreser Clark Nealon Reverett Bautier Richarl Mawning Frank Lynch Lorry Wells Marty Martyn Charley Dibrell Tasreine Tousen Leroy Ziewehane Ren Corho Fred Williama Tack Gill Pip Dizcyeslan

Gilbert Draws In Tough Fight Despite Bloodied Action

Boxing recap of a ten round bout where Gilbert and Cervantes collide in a draw. Gilbert absorbs several heavy blows, lands rights and lefts, while Cervantes dodges and exchanges in close quarters. Other undercard results note a decisive win for Jaw, a failed bout, and multiple quick finishes with K O highlights and moral support from fans.

Charles Solcher Montlebon Cervantes Kid Gilbert Jack Shellon Dantes Gilbert Jack Shelton John Jaw Shelton Dack Albert Hoy Falwarita Mosley Mario-fuller Viarrera Maria Tarrera Ebon Aleth Marie Barrera Benny Jim Jefe Tony Kh Goren Bo Pons Ora

Two Saturday League Games Feature Saturday Baseball Teague

The Fike and the Public Merrie company will supply the feature game in the Saturday baseball league. The Hlky fre tecoml clash includes Jonser and Public Servlen, with Pthren mid lost lirce. The Ale Depot team sends the Teague with reven wire and ta losses. Days Company VW Witkt Infantry and National oned.

Fike Merrie Company Ale Depot VW Witkt National Oned

California Crew Aims for Olympic Trials After Fresh Title

California defended its Intercollegiate title in a wet, winded race on the Schuylkill, beating Columbia by three-quarters of a length and breaking the four mile record with 18 minutes 44 seconds. Cornell, Navy, Syracuse, and Penn trailed in a high‑caliber lineup as the Golden Bears set sights on the Olympic regatta in Philadelphia.

Alan J. Gould Poughkertsie California Columbia Safat Rain Hero Swealg Jourela Seti River Thiladsphia Zaly Band 7 Wesert Olimpte Regatem Né Tian Liue Washington Cornell Sisbhh Syracuse Pennsylvania NAVY Jayvees Academy Varcly Fomul Terard Forlor Tayvern Inet Permeylannia Wna Penn Pennzstraum Quakers Wardlington Ash Fornin Columbid

Motorcycles race at New Braunfels fair track

Motorcycles race at New Braunfels fair track Sunday at 2 o'clock. Some top professional riders have been signed for the event. Spectators will enjoy fast riding and thrill filled moments as riders compete for prizes and bragging rights.

Braunfels Thaunfels

Bowling: Aims Ithntin League Week Recap

Fragmented OCR sports recap highlights bowling results. Teams like Snyder Mathiadern, Powell adler, and Brea fon delilen win multiple games. notable scores include a 218 by a top scorer, and Treuter team posting two 190s. Rivalries, averages, and individual standouts are noted amid garbled names and numbers.

Bol Chey Powell Cascais Dasa Dod Carr Hob Conrad Acorn Conrail Bialeen Gion Tellice Thomas Tcemen Ffrot Man Jetlen Enfin Thomag Ibid Tha Treadon Teany Eteht Pina Clyde “Mook' Borkin Muntéany Thoma Khiadel Pat ‘Thuman’ Neein NiAn Ko Far Hatshox

Lake to Hold Amateur Bill in San Antonio

The Woodlawn Ink team plans a breezy amateur card in San Antonio with several contenders in the field. Jack Shalton leads the DB roster while Charles A. Lane and other Woodlawn rivals enter a city tournament seeking the main event title and a chance to claim the championship.

San Antonio Woodlawn Inko Jack Shalton Charles A. Lae Tenz Charley Lorene Randolph McCain Tohu Etwid Flute

Staff League Playing Ball at Fort Sam With Four Army Teams

The new Biuff league at Fort Sam Wowston opens play with Aluary Police, Vawk, Atynnl, and Division Air Corps squads. These are the second Enroes after leagues began last Saturday. Games occur every Wednesday and Saturday in the Army Test leagues.

Fort Sam Wowston Serioun Nation Aluary Police Tompany Vawk Conpany Beteen Atynnl Company Division Air Corps Lesgns

Southern league baseball woes spark grim season talk

The fragmented column critiques Nashville and Southern league baseball, lampooning poor pitching and hitting. It cites Vir Morter’s harsh judgment of the team, laments weather interruptions, and argues the season may be the weakest in memory.

Whitney's Big League Record Promises Phillies Rise

Whitney Whituty of San Antonio, playing for the Phillies in the National League, gathered five hits last five games with driven runs. He collected five more hits on Tuesday, including a home run, and drove in three runs to help the Phillies erase a late deficit against Brooklyn.

Pinkey Whituty San Antonio Phillies Phils LSC Argoklyn Ilmaéle Ibeem

Italians Leap Into Davis Cup Semifinal Play

Italy opens the European zone semifinal by defeating Great Britain as De Llefont beats J. G. Gregors in straight sets 38 63 6 3 4 3, with the Italian team taking the lead in the Davis Cup tie.

Proixstose Gagland Tung Ty Great Britain Atrone Jtation Davia Ean de Llefont J. G. Gregors

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ational League Cotton States ATAR_GRAGUE Cotsleana Hozarkans Pat Esquivel ESTES Turner Tenpin Leagce EU Xahee Petaldes Ramon Trovter Garaen Xeldna Treuter-Grony Ausprisan Lorete Inui Kole Bedler Kauver Oer Tag Orens Rohr Derler Iby Kinun Moon Palmer Wat Ane Mines Deen Munieann Thamar Ara Thomas Peet Breuding Wall Texas Moore Froete Harrington Diselatt Durie Waca Hiath Sn Minth aUles Hrepze Tate Habba Ginyn Stance Makringlan KiDbie Dar Windle Arlid Wnghes Bate Ana Tinyow Houston I. Wizlan Wilson Cex Tolman Robb Williamaen Worthi Las Watkins Abbott Owl Barhon Baninen Tiatner Eatrae Aries Nue Dole Plein Tourton Grigg Irwing Beaumont Dalian Obrien Ate Tee Elveun Bler Wild Atellann Reid Menies Heimer Schuman Hatley Marsha Sovannon Pelste Fezell Bebtichne Oder Molzhnenr Robertvon Pett Feniebner Odart Rune Tonlaee Heen Wailg Malshanes i Tinks Ty Unlehpunar Halehaure Basse Dalten Donanus Kane Mme Gene Dennis Wey Soc Tams LIS Texas Theatre Slim Vorter Nashville Vandarbile University Wennessee Enessey Yrtt Poyether Sting Morter Lote Ood New Learned Nuashville Lidia Seneravtra Hark Sch Erk Dixie Hart Schaffner & Marx East Houston Street
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication