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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

19

Record crowds swell rosters as Dallas Steers expand lineup

The Dallas Steers overhauled their roster reaching seventy players with more to come as managers push to field a full six or nine man rotation. Quoted comments from Bob Tarleton note Dillon’s missing time, while Ball players shift roles, and questions arise about key figures across the league.

Balleam Dallas Gilevre Gayle Talbot Jr Associated Prova Dallas sLro LO Bob Tarléton Dillon Seaton Mtp Prnre Ellison Schuman Marse Billings Tate Miller

Olympic Lacrosse Nets $19,000 Profit for Playoffs

The American Olympic committee earned 19000 from the lacrosse playoff rights. A check for the amount was forwarded to the Olympic committee executive panel at the New York Athletic Club meeting. Charley Te Ornxtrin, chair of the lacrosse committee, presented the funds. John Hopkins University of Baltimore was approved as the Olympic Lacrosse entrant.

Olympic. Lacrosse Nets New York Dung United States American Olympic Committee Olympic Committee New York Athletic Club Charley Te Ornxtrin Tat'rosse Committee John Hopkins Uniseress Daltimore

Wimbledon Tennis Roundup with Wills Victory and British Upsets

Helen Wills defended her Wimbledon crown by routing England’s Miss Gallay in straight sets, her second win of the tournament. The day also featured J. W. Austin defeating 14 year old G. Coen in five sets, while Ben and other international players pressed through from France, England, and Australia in varied singles results.

Wimbledon England Helen Wills Tolay Mies Gallay Miss Wills Iras Wilhue Coen Kansas City J. Wi. Austin Corn Matel Austin Hennessey Dobu G. R. Sherwel Davia Guy Forces George Lott Elizabeth ‘Ryan Califurnia Slits Sf. Gallay Maglauil Roroira France Musketeers Inter Ee Iid Spence South Africa Wilyan Lvelyn Colyer Bngland Dean Fry Jacques Ben O'Callahan Ken Gouman Holland Pat Crasford Australia Gregory Stiles Penclone Anderson Aliss Davies Fringulrude Huevey Misa L. EB. Mudford

Smith Leaves to Join Texans at Tryouts

Austin June 28 UP Th Smith of Rotan high jumper and captain of Texas university track team tests today for Boston to enter Olympic tryouts. He will join Baldsvin Symell Falls discus Gustine high jump Alvin and others though representing St Lewis Athletic Club. Wyman Joins Palestine

Pastor Gets Ace as Midland Pastor Shoots Hole in One

Midland Texas June 25 Rev Geirgs F Broven pastor of a Midland Baptist church touted as the only Texas minister in a faith and a rare national member of a club celebrated a hole in one on the Bal monk links. A witness was Rev Stanley Sharer, pastor of the Midland Medlo lst church.

Midland Tes Geirgs O F. Broven Midland Baptist Texan United States Stanley Sharer Midland Medlolst Churet

Yankees Rally to Take Season High Lead in Big Wins

Yankees beat Athletics 7 to 4 at Shibe Park with Gehrig tripling and a late surge, while the Giants won 11 to 6 over the Phillies at the Polo Grounds and the Red Sox swept two from the Senators in Boston. Johnson, Combs, Koenig, and Gehrig starred for New York as Ossie Orwelle relieved Grove. The Cardinals extended their road trip, and the Phillies pressed to close ground against the western teams despite a 11 to 8 loss as the Giants powered late.

Robert Aloses Grote Hoggins Artillers Corps Gehrig Tve Ow Nod Boley Yankees Rethe A Johnson Combs Koenig Ituth Yankes Dicket Ossie Orwell Grove Ted Cardinals Giants St. Lowis Polo Grounds Red Birds PHILS McGraw Qast Fons Tay Phillies Khourkel Vic Aldridge Hazer Bresnalan John McGraw

Mexico Team to Play Here in Weekend Series

A two game set at League Park features the Tigers of San Antonio and the Alijadores from Tampico, Mexico. The Saturday contest starts at 4 PM and the Sunday game at 4 PM. The Alijadores seek revenge after American opponents posted two wins in Tamaulipas.

Buizns Tigers San Antonis Alijadores Tico Mexico Sundar J. Dominguez Role van II L. Pintueles Flintress Nice Alisadores Sextco

Steers Struggle With New Talent In League Scan

Manager Allison debuted two new pitchers for the Steers in a game against Waco. Bierce faltered after a five run lead and Bartholomew steadied the relief, finishing with one fan. Houston fell to Wichita Falls in eleven innings as Lallahan balked, scoring the decisive run on Fitzgerald’s single. Shreveport beat San Antonio 7 6 behind Messenger’s pitching and Bears’ late hitting. Fort Worth faced rain delays.

Houston Wenson Dallys King U Allison Waco Tosi Pierce Ray Vierer Leo Bartholomew Mobitt Sod Litlsba Winlers Bierce Areth Bartholomex Honston Wichita Falls HeNahan Tare Gcon Lallahan Torgeon Fitzgerald Hallahan Sleongrate Hajinbon Darnes Spiders Wichtans’ Wines San Antonio Shreimpart Andy Messenger Bears Shi Gxtra Bares Christian Messenger Fort Warlle Hynumont

American League announces 34 doubleheaders due to rain

President E. J. Barnard revises the 34 doubleheader schedule for the American League amid persistent rain. The revised slate lists games in June and July including Washington at Chicago, Cleveland at Chicago, Detroit at Boston, and Philadelphia at New York across various dates.

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Among the Amateurs at City Minor Teague Meeting

City minor league group plans a meeting at 7 45 p m Thursday night at the Treadway sporting goods company proxy votes proposed to ensure many store representatives attend the gathering

Teague Treadway Sporting Goals Company Gone Sent

Fight Results from Brooklyn to Cleveland Boxing Cards

A series of boxing results lists wins losses and draws across multiple cities. Notable bouts include Georgie Loving defeating Floyd Hubert in New York and Johnny Erickson beating Pinker May in Savannah while other matches feature Bennie Edel, Marlo Magsy, and Solly Dolec among various regional arenas.

Urtha Treas Brooklyn Johnny Risko Cleveland George Gordtrer Philadelphia Georgie Loving New York Floyd Hubert Navdonssi Tals Techule Whiladettia Marry Billuay Villateptin Lony Canzoneri Johnny Erickson Pinker May Savanah Evdie Shea Chicago Tosey Stoy Lancaster Ellorada Aek Mickel Kotor Canton Ohio Unitling Steele Smackarer Ark Dayton Franki Cinati Cin Elie Philadelshia Heword Youngshin Tanis Severe Meadville Solly Dolec Westfield N. Vi Dohony Corbett Youngslawn Dow Vincent Scrantyn Is Meadville A Pa

Homer Race and Giants Triumph Reported

Fragmentary box score notes a homer, players Cahen and Schulte, two Giants and Phillies names, with runs and totals. Leaders include Relh, G romley, and Rattonal. American 282 implied.

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Laredo Begins Golf Tourney Saturday

Laredo invites golfers from surrounding towns and Monterrey to a weekend golf tournament hosted by the Gata Bianca Contes club. A flag tournament will also be held with prizes donated by local merchants.

Laredo Taredo Tex Gata Bianca Contes Club

Middleweight Mat Champ Yields Title

Chicago report states Aa-uebuny Merely, famed as the world middleweight wrestling champion for years, cannot make the weight and has surrendered the title per manager Ed White. Announcement made today.

Chicago Uebuny Tle Chapion Ed White

Loughran May Defend Lightweight Title Hopes Rise

Tommy Loughran may defend his light heavyweight claim as Emanuel challenges under the 175 pound limit at Mundison Square. The bout could assume title implications if Lindbergh’s crown is at stake, with Slattery originally lined up and the hand injury prompting Emanuel’s selection. Emanuel’s New York record includes a decision over Mike McTigue, while facing tougher foe Ole under the same arena.

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Major baseball leaders and league standings summary

A dense OCR-style sports brief lists leaders and standings across American and National Leagues and West Texas League. It names players such as Goslin and Ruth with hit and run totals, and mentions teams like Senators, Yanks, Giants, and Pirates alongside scattered scores and batting averages. The fragmentary text notes top hitters and pitchers, but many items are garbled or incomplete.

Tris Speaker Cleveland Philadelphia Genewich Toston Giants Ts Crowder Washgton Douis Tom Zachary Washington

Brown Plays Holleron for San Antonio Club Title

EF L Brown faces Holleran in the San Antonio Country Club championship final on Saturday afternoon at the club course. Brown led by 11 strokes over Holleran with scores of 11 443 and 315 364. Holleran, star of the years, pursues the title as Brown sets to defend his position after defeating Cocke in a 76 showing. MRS MINA LEADS. CHICAGO June – Stor ing to duplicate her Cheh rind, Mrs Lee Minn, of Chicago, led the annual women’s Western medal golf tournament at Juusdale Country Club.

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