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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1928

Page

11

US netters stage abroad Wimbledon match debate

US players William Tilden and George Latt opened in the English championship at Wimbledon, defeating opponents in early rounds. Tilden beat H C Fisher of Oxford, while Latt defeated Cambridge captain H Ky Laster, as other results featured Henry Cochet and Henri Hunter among contenders. critics noted Ed Andrews’ spirited performance and Hunter’s display, with mixed praise for his form.

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Roemer Plans Benefit Event And Baseball Card

Chairman A G Toemer of the ally pareball commission announces a benefit handball game for Silvester Steldn and Wilhelm Meat, with a double header at Lessue perk to follow. The City Senior Kame Ie event features Pooble Service field, Pittsburg Heater versus Union GH, and a three-formingeries event at Garsett Field on the San Lute Al-Stnee. Talents will be gathered by Quintanilla and Gena Seng nit NA to assemble a lineup for the War of valuable places.

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Washington vs Penn Grid Game Proposed in Philadelphia

A garbled 25 4 hodgepodge indicates a proposal for a Washington versus Pennsylvania football contest in Philadelphia. The fragment references H Q Campbell, graduate manager of athletics at Washington, honoring the East West contest and suggests the game would be staged with university support, though details are unclear.

Washington VS Penn Philadelpaia Suns Pennazlvania University of Weahington Gill Alsensetian H. Q Campbell Athletica Weehington Sedinaton University

Pair of zealous New Zealanders head for Amsterdam Olympics

The Misses Ena Stickney and Esther Miller, both New Zealand swimming champions, will represent their country at the Amsterdam Olympic Games next month, traveling a long distance to compete in the event.

Jo Patric Ena Stickney Esther Miller Ming New Zealand Amsterdam Holland

Reds falter as Cardinals crush unbeaten rally

The Reds stumble in a tight NL chase as Cardinal leaders rally to clamp down late. Hurried plays, Jephtha Nixes pace, and Bottomley sparks the rally with his twenty third double, while Cincinnati’s bid for a strong finish collapses against a decisive St. Louis win.

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Mexican Olympic Squad To Visit Los Angeles Wednesday

Mexican Olympic athletes bound for Amsterdam will spend about two hours forty minutes in San Antonio on Wednesday as they tour the city. The party includes coaches and officials, with two Tarahumara Indians noted among the group.

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Texas Netters Shine at East Texas Intercollegiate

Berkeley Bell leads Texas delegation at the East Texas Intercollegiate tournament in Fayerford. Liz Aspe headlines a strong showing with decisive wins over Adorn bia de Ponelle. Harold Key, Halstead, and Dunlap also advance for Southeastern, but several matches tilt toward stronger opponents as the team experiences mixed results. In Wilmington, Pennsylvan ia, Yale or another club claims the state title after a close final.

Fayerford Teras Berkeley Bell Liz Aspe Ball Allicot Melville Arilt Colucitile Halstead Cornelster Harold Key Teron Alaurice Bayou Tulmé Dior Tleanda

Flurry of Youth Baseball at C M T C Events

Youth sports flourish as C M T C hosts indoor baseball and volleyball, with a boxing tournament Wednesday to select camp champions across weight classes. A track meet, field events, and a parents Day program are planned for late June. Yeoman teams in Yoakum and Ennis clash as season opens with 2 to 0 results and Gonzales series in the mix.

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Medart Leads Des Moines Golfers In Gale at Wakonda

Des Moines golfers contested the trans Mississippi gulf championship qualifier at Wakonda links in a gale. Medart of St. Louis led with an 8-0-8-TW style score near par, while rivals Manion, Well, and Spear battled behind. Unstable conditions included gusts and water hazards, affecting several players and the outcome.

Tes Moines Tawa Cohorta Johnny Goolman Wakonda W. & Medart St. Louis Medare Moedarin St-nole Manion St. Toulo Hille Clarence Welll Wakona Gallesa

Chinese win first matches in St Louis tennis doubles

In St Louis Missouri Davis Cup doubles action Golden Tan and Arfealed defeated Rathechild and Chisdge 6-2 6-3 while Pao and Kane toppled Jose Porrins 3-6 2-6 at the Missouri rallies event. Includes results from Men’s singles first round with Bradler beating Binke and Robert Itsan defeating Setric as part of the day’s play. Miss Gleana Catlett, former national women’s champion, won the qualifying midflight in Buffalo’s annual women’s tournament at the Cotey club.

QT. Louis Jane Missouri Ralles Douenam Ant Monfay Golden Tan T. BR. Rathechild Chisdge Pao Kane Jose Porrins St. Louis Caplen OW. Bradler Collett Rupfalo N. Y CPI Gleana Catlett Menual Tomen Boffalo Cottey Club

Walsh Trusts Risko Licks Godfrey

Davis J. Walsh reports from New York on a forthcoming boxing match where Johnny Risko faces Godfrey for ten rounds. The piece criticizes Godfrey’s durability and compares him to Dempsey, noting public interest and potential reactions in Los Angeles and the broader boxing scene.

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Bowling Blurs Try Pin League Upsets and Scrambled Scores

In a noisy bowling night, Powell Kediey led a patchwork squad to a 2 game loss while MacMillan’s team seized early momentum and split sets. The Porter and Southern Pacific leagues posted varied results with high scores by Dob Conead and MacManus, and a 476 total for Powell amid a string of mixed performances across handicap matches.

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Cotton State League Over Flag dispute delays game

In the Cotton State League a contested match between Gulfport and another team caused a halt as officials aside, with Mo accounted players unable to reach Listiesburg on time. Disrupted by transportation delays, the second half remains chalked up with unclear resumption.

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Chapman Player Enters Uncertain Path in Baseball Tale

A cryptic note traces Chapman in a publicized upheaval over a baseball service contract with the San Antonis Bears. The fragment references a failing communication, a supposed journey, and lingering mystery about his whereabouts and future under pressure from contemporaries.

Bonewlrole United States Chapply Chapman Salk Atonto San Antonis Bears Ho Bevin Bellefuh Marry Willie Brasha

Roebuck Knocked Out In Two Rounds In Tulsa Fight

In Tulsa on June 26 Bob Mant of Pallen Gils Oklahoma Heavyweight delivered a left to the jaw and a right to the face, knocking Roebuck unconscious in the second round. The strike felled Roebuck who lay out for three minutes as medics attended.

Roebuck Tulsa Okla Dune Bobe Mant Pallen Gils Okli Knorkmit Rochuck

Amateurs Lead Surprising Local Baseball Day

Local amateur leagues show mixed results across multiple games at San Vedra Park and nearby venues. Annhaue Eagles topple Young Slexicuiy Men 10 to 8 in two doubleheaders, while Southwest Double Bears edge Coffee Giants 6 to 1. Water Home Crean routs Broway Confectioners 13 to 3. Key performances include Lara Carrilla Ramira and Qehon for the Eagles. Dutch Grossenbacker on the Giants. Mitch Mitchell and Frost among top hitters for other clubs.

Annhaue Eagles Slexicuiy San Vedra Park Lara Carrilla Ramira Qehon Eagles San Peenanda J. Pachéro Maealets

Young Golf Stars Sign for City Junior Meet

Sercoleen golfers under ten registered for the city junior championship to be played Thursday through Saturday at Willow Springs. The unofficial test for the State Junior event at Houston is under the Texar Junior Clubf association auspices. Broadway Sporting Goods sponsors with Gene Soup of the firm handling entries. Notable entrants include Bernard, Gerbarett Sehhriever, Jawretce iTuels, Chaves Reynolds, and others among local youths. The program features an eighteen-hole medal qualifying round Thursday, with junior watches Friday and Saturday action for shulfersmon.

Sercoleen Golf Tournamone Chursby Peblay Bernard Gerbarett Sehhriever Jawretce iTuels Chaves Reynolds Wesley Quilon Reliver Reeves Ben Gangales Medco Garcia Manuel G. Gonzales Alphonse Zepeda Rudolph Lavin Shay Tul Willy Masterson Mirray Snyder Adrian Snyder Albert Stover Lorraine Young Felday Saruing Swinflersmon

Marion Turpie Leads In Minikahda Golf Qualifiers

Marion Turpie of New Orleans posted a strong first round in the Minikahda golf tournament, leading qualifiers with a one over par 72 amid a field including Mrs. Divis and Mrs. Wiltmer of Minneapolis. Notable golfers from Kansas City and Minneapolis also finished with solid scores as match play begins.

Minneapolis Janie Marion Torpie New Orleans Seamear Minikahdsa Que Tle Avaz Weit Wa Chum Miriany Urns Horn Kavssa City Chital Turpie Vrew Dlra F. N. Davis Bt. Bund Ghee Te We Littls Minneapatix Ds Aledigh Doray Clara Woolridge Killie Rack Ark Mes J. G Mnd Mopins Texarhas Thomas Hackeon Denver

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Whitney, a young San Antonian third baseman for the Philadelphia Nationals, boosted his batting with sharp shows in a doubleheader against the New York Giants. He collected three singles across the two games and drove in a run in the first game while handling third base with solid reliability for the Phils.

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Houston Beats Fort Worth in Texas League Thriller

Houston rode strong pitching and big hits to a 11 to 4 win over Fort Worth, extending their league lead in the Texas League standings. Whitworth drove in runs with doubles and a four for four day, while Apple and Lewis sparked Wichita’s offense in a separate junior clash.

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Major Leagues Pitchers and Records Highlighted

Teeming June action features Mosreby and Nolteoier with key RBIs, Doubles by Cardévore, and strong pitching by Lucas Reis. Giants and Yanks post multiple wins, while Ruth and Manush spark offensive shows in the Milligan League metrics with Giolen bases and tied totals.

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