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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

18

Infield Chapman Joins Crippled Bear Nine

Infielder Jonny Chapman from the Nashville club of the Southern Association joined the Crippled Bears for the city championship play. He reported to the team Thursday with plans to enter the doubleheader, after being secured in a trade for infielder Nufifider Toor my. The Bears opened the series with a 7 6 win, with Luke Gonzales returning from semi pro ranks to take a spot at second base.

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Risko Stops Godfrey in Ten Rounds in Brooklyn

In a hot Brooklyn Nationals hall, Risko defeats Godfrey after ten bruising rounds before about 29 400 fans. Judges register mixed scores, with AP giving Risko the edge. Godfrey shows toughness but fails to dent Risko’s relentless assault.

New York Fohony Line George Godfrey Risto Hall Park Brooklyn Nationals Judes Revernt Sport Weilers Risko Godfrey Herinar Godfres Cleveland Dain Jack Sharkes Jack Pdelenes

Meyers Drives In Winning Run In Seventh Inning

A chaotic late game sees Nason on base and Meyers delivering the decisive RBI in the home half of the seventh as Mexers edges Bears 5 3. Errors and walks contribute to a tense rally with multiple baserunners and defensive miscues.

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LAVENDER AND RAINES BROWNWOOD FINALISTS

In Brownwood Texas on June 25 the final round of the Browne woot Counter golf tournament narrows as Thendis Lavender and Dudley Rainer advance from the semifinals. A silver florins cup awaits the winner after close matches and notable scoring, with Lavender defeating Tallang and Rainer overcoming Rabies to reach the final.

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San Antonio stars in league baseball hoax mix

San Antonio players feature in a West League game as Lruttner Voth and Frvctt headline for Coloaan club while Farrel on tour and exhibition plans spark local interest in Wichita. Gene Xarazen and Viaye Kyz also appear in related events with public notices and a par 72 exhibition pairing.

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Russell Swift Boy on Land or Water at Medina Lake Races

Russell Swift, star driver of the Jelly Bean Lockwood, leads a nine-race program at Medina Lake on July 1 with the boat expected to churn waters at 35 mph. He then travels to Corpus Christi July 3 for rough coastal tests before returning to McQueeney for Lake Abbott events on July 4. Swift, a San Antonio Boat Club member, faces twenty-one rivals from Seguin and New Braunfels and will compete in five events of six boats each.

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Rumors Swirl Over New York Giants Move to Rickard

In New York on June 28 amid denials by President Charles Store Jiam of the Amusement Company, strong belief persists that promoter George Rickard may acquire the Giants and shift home games to Polo Grounds or Yankee Stadium. Negotiations tied to hall plans and long-standing feuds hint at a major restructuring of New York baseball and boxing interests.

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Risko Dominates Godfrey in Ten Round Tight Bout

In New York on June 25, John Coy Risko overwhelmed Grargs UodCres Godfrey with relentless pressure and fierce body work, taking control from the third round and closing with a series of powerful rights. Godfrey offered little defense as Risko pressed, outmugging the black challenger and delivering a decisive performance.

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Unclear OCR Summary of Local Sports and Notices

Fragmented text mentions names and places with unclear meaning. It references a league and multiple entities such as Port Emlin Analin SF Munzeker and SONY STAR LEAGUE. The passage lacks coherent events or outcomes to describe a concrete news item.

Miriam Horn Leads at Trans-Sixniasippe Golf Quarterfinals

Miriam Horn of Kansas City, long a favorite, advances in the women’s Trans-Sixniasippe golf tournament as she battles through quarterfinal action. The field features Minnea polis, New Orleans, and Tulsa entrants, with Marion Murphy Southearn and other notable players from Minneapolis and beyond competing for the title.

Miniaatolts Miriam Horns Horn Kansar City Tomameoman Minikabida Club I. Minpenowlla Kanvia Gily New Orieany Tulsa Mere Kausan Rniion Mra Horn Mew Veitch Tina Dreanen Drus

Barons Win in Southern Conference Race

In Atlanta on July 26 the Southern Association opener saw the Barons surge to lead as Birmingham, Memphis, and Nashville traded small margins. Atlanta fell to 4 3 while the Crackers and rival clubs pursued a rejuvenated pace. Norfolk and Little Rock also featured in the muddled standings.

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Heights and Dibble Midget Teams Win

Mimo Velente and Dibhtesporra won their first grmt3 in the Lions Vield Mitket Silver tenure by defeating the Telond Pield Cubs and the Hrackeneidge Cuba. Alding Helghix led the Cubs into camp, $2 to 6, while Miller and Creed Kallenders played well. Dibbleport a trounced the Brackenrilze Cubs, 28 in T, with a triple play and two dete plays. Willams led their star player. Mosely and McCarily contributed on offense and defense for the Cubs.

Mimo Velente Dibhtesporra Telond Pield Cubs Hrackeneidge Cuba Alding Helghix Liene Pield Cubs Cones Miller Creed Kallenders Ciel Melchte Chorin Cubs Dibbleport Brackenril Willams Mosely McCarily

Flags and Batter Records From Wettereday's Texas League

Fragmented box score style report lists Wettereday's games with Wettereday's Lesulla Bah Asilento and Della Wielita Salle, plus Washington and Philadelphia entries. It cites batters Fachney Liszaber Ken Naj Morcig and Dew AKW Your, and notes matinee with Johnson Colina Seove Orwell Cechrance.

Wettereday Lesulla Burevennt Waco Della Wielita Salle Bonton Washington Wire B. Washington Bob Boe Minton Veervseses Tatielen Sum Liseubpe Tivels Aasting Innemann Eceond Raeit Liszaber Kennaj Morcig Dew Palladelphia Philadelphia Johhson Colina Seove Orwell Cechrance

Senators Protest Red Sox Victory in Protest Filed

Washington Senators protested a Red Sox win accusing Boston of batting order violations in Wednesdays game. Manager Bucky Harris filed with the league president after a run was driven in. dispute centers on who should have batted. The final score cited was 10 to 4 and 11 to 4 in the second game. Scotland Wins Thoroughbred Futurity at Toledo Grand Circuit Scottland colt by Oliver beat by White, recipient of Futurity honors in three year olds.

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Willow Pangs Golf Meet Highlights Youths Competing

Dozens of junior players gathered at Willow Pangs to contest a 16 hole qualifying round with subsequent 2 watch periods. Sponsoring retailer Cone Beng led the event while entrants included Jimmy Moten Beratared and more with names listed for the three somens and three 16 hole layouts.

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Bell Meeting Emmett Pare Pivot in Tennis Tourney Draw

In the quarter finals of the intercollegiate tennis championship, Bell and Emmett Pare advanced with four players at large. Kenneth Appel of Wrentham and Julian Sellgson of Stanford were among rivals, with Van Ryn and Appel, defending champions, edging Warin Copesville in a tight three set match.

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Fomby Boys Defeat Lion Field Seniors in Thursday Tilt

Fomby Cipih nz company team defeated the Lion Field Seniors 4 to 2 Wednesday afternoon. Land brook allowed four runs while Smit and McCarley led the Seniors with key hits. Mitchel contributed a double and two singles for Fomby as Sehonley and Jodie McCarley on base provided run support.

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