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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1928

Page

5

Women Set To Play In Southwest Texas Tennis Meet

July 1 opening marks the annual Southwest Texas tennis tournament at the San Antonio Country Club. Singles and doubles events feature both men and women divisions. Prize awards include Garrett champion trophies for men and separate first and second prizes for women. Notables such as Seeligson, Berkeley Tell, Glawie Fuqua, Wyn Mort, and Butler are listed among past winners. Entry fees for men’s singles, doubles, and mixed events are noted. women’s events carry no entry fee. The event committee includes Tran N. Watthen and other officials.

Satunday Ciety Southwest Texas San Antonio Civisians Garrett Chatlenpe Pitzez U Evers Evant TL Brewtyrlur Seeligsua Ue Sowen Meluntrament Committee Tran N. Watthen Cl Vna Go FE

Protests Mount Over Rule Dispute At Fort Worth Baseball Game

Jekje Atz, master builder of Evil Wart Sweetioll, protests a game at League Park amid questions of rules. Grines, Grimes, and Pug Griffin clash with officiating as teams prepare for the second inning. Players LaFayette, Ramage, Newton join as plans for midseason additions unfold.

Jekje Atz League Park Gatson Pineh Bern Rodis Moores Fildiv Sayine Fort Worth Grines Freon Ala Eald Tor Grimes Pug Griffin Jake

Trans Mississippi Golf Begins Monday in Des Moines Field

Early arrivals estimated nearly 100 men would start the Trans Mississippi Championship chase from Des Moines. Johnny Gollan of Omaha, defending champion, joined rivals including B. J. Rogers Oklahoma City Gaillard Jones Denver and B. A. Leahy Tulsa as practice kicked off. Women’s event in Minneapolis will follow with 18 holes of qualifying Monday to choose the final contenders.

Des Moines Fown B. J. Rogers Oklahoma City Gaillard Jones Lawrence Hloanitiosd Denver B. A. Leahy Telsa Minneatols Tealera Wroroon Eck Uisy Missisapi Cheroplonshin Alta Mitixm Runa Horn Kansas City Minikinda Courar

Abilene Club S suspendions rock league leadership

Abilene Club all suspended as president J. Alligter Stevenson in West Yorks league suspends four players for misconduct and a manager trio. Action follows insubordination linked to franchise activities. league notifies teams to resume play and addresses leadership disputes amid ongoing series plans.

Adilent Alligter Stevenson West Yerns Lengie Ashtoy Lim Eg Jullinu Plohk Guerra Guvlant Ure Abilene Sot Angelo Aod Clues Joey Yulee Rar Suara Stevenson Weir Ue Secong Ine Aleud Tullos Elill

Emanuel to Box Loughran at Madison Square Garden

Armand Emanuel a Jewish fighter from California meets Tommy Loughran in a bout billed as a title match. The heavyweight duel is set for Marlison Square Garden next Thursday night with Emanuel aiming to claim the crown while Loughran weighs in as the favored opponent.

Tis International Svews Armand Emanuel Janse California Champign

Cuban All-Stars and Utilities 3-Game Series Set

San Luis team versus Utilities in a three game series with two games slated Saturday and Sunday at Garrett Field. Matchups include Moe Utilities and Carnell Carter Tried, with pitchers such as Harenteher Burkhardt Walls and Correa on the mound.

San Partosi Tublic Wil Sandar Garrett Geld Rame Alarts Aelack Moe Lillities Carnell Carter Stohinaon J. Harenteher Burkhardt Walls Serrera Wrimble Utilitias San Tlnis

Freeport Scouts Lose Both Games

Freeport Scouts lost two games at Tons field Friday afternoon. In the first, Liour Field defeated them with a score near 2am. In the second, Southoen Midfieakees won 4h to 15. Indoor ball saw Ly Collins score but the team faced errors and pitches. Trentinkrta Ip led the first bank with three Horns at 38 walks.

Freeport Tonsfield Liour Secon Southoen Midfieakees Ly Collins

Texas Built Boat in U S Regatta

Terrible Edith 11 built at Port Aransas by Tired Farley is counted on to bring honors back to Tesias from the Mississippi Power Boat association regatta in St Louis July 2 3 4. Gail Borden Munsill a grandson of the late Gail Borden has exceeded 65 miles per hour in Port Aransas tests.

Port Aransas Farley Tesias Mississippi Power Boat Association Louis Gail Borden Munsill Gail Borden

Stanley Ketchel’s rugged Irish roots traced in camp tales

Readable reminiscences recount Ketchel’s childhood in San Francisco area camps and Mills training camp, his fiery temper, and the rough fighting era. Friends recall gun incidents, revolvers, and Ketchel’s intimidating style, with hints at his mysterious fatherage and a murder linked to a Tokyo of wealth.

Mike McClure Milles Sicar Six Mile House San Francisco Jim Mills McChire D Watch Ile Featenmay Hong Stanley Dee Fellows McClure Kelehel Ketene Les Joe Millet Thage Telthy Stapler Kelehot Clare Stanley Ketchel Jullet Kerehel

Ninth Infantrymen defeat artillery in league game

The Ninth Infantrymen beat the Artillery unit 9 to 0 in a Friday afternoon Post league contest. Bright hits by Postel and a strong pitching effort from Wigallek helped the Infantrymen build leads with multiple runs in the fifth seventh and eighth innings. Everett and Frace each collected two hits as Rogers and Letts contributed singles.

Infantry Eirrenth Field Artillery Tina Slaver Eaton Youn Postel Nini Wigallek Fontafetics Bverett Frace Ames Rogers

Frank Chooses Mile Swim in Gulf

In a Gulf coast event, Franks chooses a mile swim at a three mile marathon in Galveston. Fenn Salute day aims to enter a mile race with Caras Chet Sunday. Thinehald, a noted high school star, is favored to win. About fifteen boys from G M T C and It training inx Antonio are named. Notre Dame and other universities show speed in workouts.

Waailluzn Fennk Antonio Notre Dame Wniversity Bay

Tunney Calls For Partners In Big Fight Plans

The report notes Jack Tunney seeking partners for future matches as he trains at Verona Stadium in New York. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but mention of sparring plans and a first fight with Tin Flreney, plus references to other boxers and training routines.

Gronee Charley Pyle Jack Tomes Aureles Tess—Eich Prig Grange Sandy Pyle Pyle Cne Pena Paty Ig Chanie Pine Qurluere Monney

Midwest Stars II Olympic Trials TowA CMY

Outstanding performances were anticipated as nine Midwestern states gathered for drills in final Olympic team tests. Competitors from Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Missouri, Texas, Arkansas, and others prepared as elite sprinters and distance runners showcased 100 yard dash times near nine seconds.

Towa Cmy Inway Ulidrles Frans Dsy Manél Kansas Neasha Town South Dakota Missouri Texas Arkansas Wisconsin Minnesota Nick Cahol Seennils Flan Anniher Olympic Owas Ray Conger Tnze Star Olin Peltzer Tinukell Institute Ane Cantuny Iowa State Avere Gealy Drake

Western leaders Riley and Munson in tight race

Riley and Munson are described as the Western leaders amid a close contest. Munson remains a key rival in the early stretch, while Riley’s point total dips slightly but maintains a strong average, with other players like Clift and Wano noted for changing positions as the season progresses.

Expert pistol shots start meet here

Shooters from a dozen clubs compete as San Antonio leads a state pistol championship in Austin. The day features rifle events, targets at 30 to 60 yards, and awards including medals and cash prizes.

Collins Loses Hurling Lead In International League

New York reports Dale Mexander of the Toronto First-bavenan defended his position as league leader while veteran Wip Collins of Maple Leaf slipped, allowing Har e ts Seibold to rise in the rankings. Texamilen hits .400 over two games, Seibold and Collins tied for wins at ten and one defeat and eight and one respectively. The Taranta alugzer leads in batting and tri-base hits with eight, Rabbitt Alesander tops steals with one, Frank Beaver paces home runs with 17.

New York UPM Dale Mexander Toronto Bavenan International League Wothering Wip Collins Maple Leaf Hare Ts Seibold Preteading Alten Hirlers Texamilen AXS Seibold Colling Hares Taranta Tase Chrimson Seads Frank Beaver Ron Shirwéts

Squadron Nine Wins at Fork Crockett in 3 1 Victory

Sind Squadron of Kelly Held defeated Coca Cola team of Galvisian 3 to 1 at Fork Crockett. Goodwin and Folerun guided Le Say Antonis craw, with Neléeminil Pinesouth and Grimnea Forma the battery for CovaColn a tram.

Kelly Coca-Cola Galvisian Fork Crockett Saundrinnye Pork Crockett Dlr Goodwin Folerun le Say Antonis Craw Neléeminil Pinesouth Grimnea Forma CovaColna

Tailtean Games lure Gene Tunney to Dublin

June 8 report says Gene Tunney will attend Tailtean Games, Olympics of the Irish, to be held in Dublin from August. He will be a guest of President Cosgrave widow Jobi McCormmell. singer Tomas Was My adds tribute. The ex-champion’s appearance is described as a major attractor for the event.

Steculator Dubin Ute Agler Mle Cosprase Jobi McCormmell Tormes Nevius Trishy

Tilden Downs Hunter in Finals

London report details that Tilden defeated Hunter in the finals of the Chal Toumd with scores of 3 62 6a. American partner David chipped in doubles play, delivering an impressive performance alongside Tilden.

Tilden Downs Hunter London Tilden Tailny Jenninelhammanship HeTpating Francia Hunters Davig Erdnee

Homer Race Player Gad Club Manion

A malfunctioning recap lists scorers Mach 75 and lorites 43 with Minek Wilson at 17. Season totals are incomplete and the text is fragmentary and unclear about teams or dates.

Manion Grénns Ci Heltencourt Skrowre Mach Lorites Minek Wilson

Champ of Amateur Tavies Turns Pro Adlamenal

Cal June 23 191 Bob Barer athletic director of the Alhambey athletic club announces a turning professional move for Tavies Molhean winner of the heavyweight finals at Anston. The Americsas Olympic team manager outlines plans as Molhean shifts to pro play with the Albambra club while other contenders vie for vacant spots and future bouts.

Tavies Cal Bob Barer Athletic Alhambey Athletic Clit Aemevures Atompt Americsas

Heene y hero saves man from drowning near camp

Heene y hero saves man from drowning after a canoe capsized near Heenes's camp. The craft overturned just off the boat landing, plunging both occupants into water. Theney rescued his partner and swam back to retrieve the canoe.

Finshaven Ter Heenes Wid Wehrdnled Pont Gene Tanney Frits Ph! Mercurio Eidefayarring Atdues Frea Heenes Fae Riib Efre Theney

Godfrey Risko Fight Postponed Again in New York

The scheduled ten round heavyweight bout between Jonas Nisko and George Godfrey at Ebbets Field is postponed again due to threatening weather. Promoter Grumbert Je Cagney announced the postponement, noting this is the second such delay for the title bout.

New York Jana Johnas Nisko George Godfrey Ebbetsfield Walter Wede Westing Grumbert Je Cagney Act Originals

Soledad Roof to Get Boats in Soledad Ring Night

Soledad Roof headlines a boxing night with Ortiz saved by the bell in round two and down again in round three. Williams and Ryas draw in the feature. Zan and Barrera win by KO in separate bouts. multiple amateur fights and other eliminations noted.

Bob Basa Soledad Frias Secar Floyd Frost Weller King Watcade Paofina Willie Ortiz Ja Chenting le San Pedro Kid Country Will Jones Barrera Kid Roy Kid Zan Ralph Dyke Jack Slelton B. M Joe Lalleod Willia Baker Ike Merina Clinn Loung Loucho

Tigers suffer first defeat as Bears prevail in rough game

The Tigers were outhit and error plagued in a 108 run marked contest. Bears pitcher Dyington and batters Mite Dents and Crane fueled the win while Tigers used Fonpen Crane and Maoglen in key at bats. The teams meet next Sunday at Ormsby Chevrolet field on the Liang.

Tigers Cobey Dyington S. Crane Ormsby Chevrolet Company Liang

No-Hit Robertson Set for Dallas Debut

Dallas daily notes No-Hit Robertson, right-handed pitcher famed for a no-hit game, has joined the Texas League in Dallas. Bob Thrleton, Steers manager, reports Robertson’s arrival from Boston and promises more details next week. West Texas League standings include Abilene and Midland with notable scores.

Dallas Robertson Nibber Texas Jeague Gostin Drores- Robertson Normana Tex Bob Thrleton Wey Steers Boston

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