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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1928

Page

4

Fort Worth Pitch Controversy Leads to Playoff Appt

In the June 4 Fort Worth game details the inning features Gibson batting for Cox, Lafazetto assist, Flash crushed Nay doubles scoring Flash, Grimes walks and steals, Gibson tagged on a slide, with Fort Worth protesting Gibson's return. Taylor and Latayetls contribute outs and Wachtel, Naja, Nason, Dogerss and Meyers add hits, sending runs across and affecting the outcome.

Fort Worth Fork Worth Lengun Park Gibson Cox Lafazetto Flash Nay Grimes NASA Taylor Latayetls

Texas League report with scattered names and scores

Fragmentary Texas League item lists players and teams such as Plessburgh, Cincinnati, and players like Kelp, Hiwards, Deckman, and Yablonowski. The readable text shows partial box score style details and misread names, offering a glimpse of a league game recap with several incomplete references.

Fragmented 1900s baseball schedule notes amid rain delays

Readable fragments list postponed games in the American League and National League. Teams such as Philadelphia, Cleveland, St. Louis, and Detroit are noted with rain delays and rescheduled dates. Mentions of box scores, venues, and players are scattered but unclear.

Crippled Bears edge Fort Worth in pitchers duel

Fort Worth beat the Bears 4 to 3 in a tense Fort Worth Stripes at home. Joe Cobb delivered the decisive homer in the sixth inning as Christian and Griffin battled in a protest plagued contest.

Christian Pridos Gene Jimpy Les ‘Moines Pug Grittin Eod Panthers Emmett Mulvey Sungeed Dalle Bear Rus Marty Griffin Fort Worth Aig Bears Mulvey Griffin Art Oder Homer Joe Cobb Wichita Falla Smith Jett Field Va Fleschketoytr Griffin St Finrbkeinger Bento Rogress Philbin Riley Jon Chrisliee

Miller Yoter Tops Hitters in Major League Averages

In the tenth week of play leading hitters include Stripp and Yoter with high averages. Yoter from Minneapolis leads in individual batting as Stripp shifts from Cubs to Reds, with other names like Vesque and Veach among top averages. Unofficial stats show shifts in rankings as teams like Louisville and Toledo contend.

Chicago Junier Jorz Elripp Columbus Elmer Yoter Minneapolis Intieller Bar American Association Xater Millers Cubs Stripp Cintcinnati Reds Wednesdir Voter Yoter Alvesalig Veach Toledo Scarril St. Paul Wheat Minneapolis Ganzel Louisville Layne Nek Mis Scote God Liska

Barnes wins tennis title at Hot Springs

In Hot Springs Arkansas on June 23 Truce Barres of Houston defeated Kerl Kemnatath of Anetin Texas 6 2 6 1 34 68 to win the fifth Arvannes tourney singles championship.

Barnes Hot Springs Ark Truce Barres Houston Tex Cren Arvannes Kerl Kemnatath Anetin

Five Remain in Country Club Golf Championship

Five golfers reach the championship round of the San Antonio Country Club tournament. Dahlerr Corke B N Brown Frank Tewis W O Masterson Jr Tom Nfel leron vie for title with Brown, the only veteran, returning. Cocke Taevk the medalist eyed by Ey Car ruth Jr. Peidar afternoon results show Holleran and Masterson in Saturday final. Major Malvern won Friday’s match 3 and 2 over C K McBleor.

Lewis Lars Brant Major Malvern Elim Loating C.K. McBleor

Major Leaders Inelucting Game of Jebs 3X9

Fragmented scoreboard style text lists leaders, hits, runs, and notes from a basketball and baseball hybrid league. Names such as Irene Sanoxin Malting Theegneite Bowater and Ruth Tapke appear with stats like runs, hits, triples, and stolen bases, in a ruined OCR sports recap.

Jebs Irene Heresby Graves Theegneite Bobine Hite Douditt Bowater Dattainler Momers Botterntsy Cardy Lucas Hes Wan Ammiuscan Woslin Avnalore Bune Teath Vanke Ruth Tapke Menush Lapblea Manussiawna Ales Kenatars Therk Tomy Watker

Yale Looming for Olympics

Yale's varsity crew dominated the Thames four mile race winning by ten lengths and seeks the Olympic berth. The victory cements Yale as a top US contender with Harvard and California watching. Yale aims for 2000 meter trials in Philadelphia July 5 to 7 and Olympic plans, including Amsterdam summer regattas.

London Conn Yale United States Wefed Golden Stars of Harvard Hurkies Vale Philadelphia Amsterdam Voppen Marvarst Yeats Varvard Steplan Annamen Ik Yeseerdar Doyard Trarrard Four Miles

Hunters in United States Reach 5.75 Million

Figures from the Department of Agriculture show 5,750,000 hunters across the United States and Alaska participated in the hunting season. About 37,444,000 fine days were logged, with four states yet to report, reflecting strong turnout and notable regional variation in hunting activity.

United States Wait Noton Tmanting Heentes Werr Alaska Resenay Althaneh Department of Agriculture

Open Golf Scores From New Mendic Championship

Scores from the New Mendicon championship show standout performances Saturday as players compete across the back nine. Jute and CMICAGG lead early, with close battles shaping the final rounds.

Gridders Kiss Captains Ahead of Olympic Rugby Match

Italian and French rugby team captains exchange bouquets and kiss on the field before the Olympic game in a ceremonial moment that mirrors a grand sporting gathering amid national pride and pregame pageantry.

Texas League Box Scores Amidst Patchy Readability

Fragmented box score text shows scattered team names and players like Bull, Wases, Lares, Kiefer, Geter, Wick, and Tareran. No coherent game results or dates emerge due to OCR garble. only partial mentions of innings or outs appear without context.

Malla Kiefer Az Varhy Ail Bataman Beace Wick Seritites Iniann Heng Ronny

Walker and Walker Victory in Wild Detumant Nine

In a rugged 7 inning game Walker in Gdoin th Benllanner and Winster Beaumont Walker led a scoring surge as Hildurt fasiverne to Whelan. Hearne and Wilwira combined for the pitching win while Hearne and Donohue provided key hits in a 7-3 victory.

Krele Waltarenes Torey Oeesees Tanning Detumant J.sy Tisseons Exell Holland Mobettern Amerifka Bobeeee Marshall Odean Ooble Pin Walker Gdoin Benllanner Hildurt Fasiverne Whelan Hall Meyworth Pild Phenen Hearne Wilwira Penn Hearne Hic Rane Keek & Bite Taerne Wilving Pirura Hrerne Hy Winteer Toring Pileher Baros Hhreveyort Nesumant Umophev Kane and Donohue

Saturday League Games Highlight Navy Depot Lead

In the Saturday baseball league, Flin and Talak Service versus Wey on the Public Service diamond, while Ben Aninnin Air Depot clashes with Company Fu J4lar Infantry National Guard at Kediz Field. Game times show a 3:20 start with two games on the schedule.

Eague Banding Afr Public Service I Telephone Co Levies Ca Cp Rei Flin Talak Service Wey Ben Aninnin Air Depot Fu J4lar Infantry, National Guard Kediz Fieid Tfamen Searl

Carlton Gunn Reaches Southern Amateur Final in Dallas

Watts Gunn of Atlanta, Southern amateur champion, faces Ons Carling of Houston after defeating Louis Jacoby of Dallas in a grueling match to reach the final. High winds and tough conditions challenged players as the tournament advanced with Gunn in strong form despite Carling’s explosive play.

Davllas Watts Gunn Atlanta Ons Carling Houston Gunn Thorados Carlinn Amno Lanham Conmor Brilliant Ue Tniversity Texas Connor R. Tobertson Dallas Breen Carlton Funn Louis Jacoby Alsa Jacobs Fats Glen Crinman Belma Alayte RE. Apker Jr Memphin Greille White Ress McCaite Coloraie Springs Highien_beles

Ray Selected for Marathon Team for Amsterdam Olympics

Six men named by the Marathon Celestial Communities to carry the American standard in the August 5 Olympic marathon at Amsterdam. Notables include Noy, a repeated national mile champion from the Union A. C., and Vinrence DeMar of Melrose. Other team members are William Agee of Wallimore Harvey Erick Jarons Henlean and Alberc Michelnen, all affiliated with Millione A.

NEW Yok Amsterdam Hat Betn Deie Noy Uinols A. C Nacional Vinrence DeMar Melrose Mase Conatson William Agee Wallimore Harvey Erick New York Jarons Henlean Dordinner Alberc (Whiley) Michelnen

Latonia Derby Set to Feature Seven Starters at Latonia

Seven contenders are listed for the Latonia Derby in Latonia Kentucky on June 24. Notable entrants include Toro, Misslep, and Fox Catcher stable entries along with Gala and Think Lilly, with others from Hal Price Headley and Auisley stables among likely starters.

Latonia Keven Ntertera Bive Ghia Toro Misslep Tom Mclean Senator Ailocking Rabarhata Auisley Galahad Thil Reuter Think Lilly Fox Catcher Pigeon Hole Hal Price Headley

Illinois Wrestling Coach Star Injured In Crash

On June 23, U F Kenny newly appointed wrestling coach at the Illinois wrestling program and M T Wallace a light weight on the 1927 varsity team were seriously injured when their motor vehicle collided with an automobile. Wallace lost a finger, Kenny was seriously hurt.

Illinois

Wisconsin field house project approved in Madison

Governor approves $650000 field house for the University of Wisconsin. A private university rail corporation will borrow from the state teachers' relief fund to cover materials and labor. Upon completion, the building will generate about $20000 annual rent to the board of regents.

Weather and Baseball Notes From Chicago and Beyond

Rain and wind disrupted games in Chicago while the Cardinals beat the Reds 4 to 1. Tim Bottomley hit a 16th homer in a key stretch as the Cubs face the Cardinals in Sportsman’s Park. Other totals show rain halting several games across Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, with the White Sox and Tigers winning in Cleveland and St. Louis respectively amid variable summer weather.

Chicago Tim Bottomley Babe Thuth Vaulion Stadt Bottomes Homer Perce Malone Rahi Imate Cardinal Rush Cubs Sportsman's Park Touls Machine Mettechale Cneds Cincinnati Pirates Pitleburzhy Thorlelgt Grimas Wlan Nand Ascearly Oiacca Kelp Kidwards Beckrnn Trorton Giants Philadelphia Rainalee Ani Ona Tean Mie Wuainkee Ret Sox Renatorg Anadoy Washington Tinh Thurke Henator Blandins White Sox Cleveland Tigera St. Fanin

Wilner Allison barred from intercollegiate match defense

Charles N. Teard, head of the Intercollegiate Tennis committee, announced that Wilner Allison of the University of Tennessee cannot defend his intercollegiate match. Allison withdrew from college six weeks before the term ends, prompting the official action after talks with United States Towns Tennis Association, and he will not participate in the Davis Cup event.

Phibadrithta Charles N. Teard Interenlegalty Tennig Committee Lwliy Wilner Ajllaon University of Tesne Wes Beard Haranel L. Cullen United Staite Towns Tennis Assor Ntion Allison Galleae

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