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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1938

Page

5

Seabiscuit War Admiral Duel Looms In Heavy Rain

Boston weather threatens New England racing as Seabiscuit and War Admiral duel for a 50000 Massachusetts handicap at Suffolk. Track waterlogged after 48 hours of heavy rain, officials unsure if the event can be run. Seabiscuit owner Howard says horse will start if track is sloppy or dries, but heavy going may force a rethink.

Boston Anne New England Suffolk Davis Seabiscuit Howard Samuel G. Tiddle War Admiral Belmont Park New York

Cleveland Beats Boston In Erratic AL Clash

A ragged American League game ended 10 000? Cleveland and Boston with numerous errors. Grove pitched seven innings, allowing three runs, while Feller doubled for a pair of RBIs. Hayes, Owen, Kreevich and others contributed, with Lyons and Cox among batters and baserunners noted for miscues. Attendance listed as 206 or 782 in a garbled report.

Lary Hiewins Yeux Cammbril Trasky Hotes Ieee Wits Campbell Cronin Hemelry Fors Stalen Bezes Hemslex Feller Crotin Doerr Foxx Kellner de Trogky Hasee Cleveland Boston Grove Ostermueller Wetler Welles Oster Aula Zinds Kelinerd Optermueller Cuntitilars Berger Owen Coles Breinharker Kreevich Eubel Krers Hayes Fenex Cutt St. Louie Tall Lyons Cox Bs Lyons Cote Cole Snosnsy Cole Owen Uni Bires Geiss Hollis Dr. Siciel

Where They Play Play Tuesday in Texan Texer Schedule

A garbled listing of games and cities shows numerous matchups across Texas Oklahoma Illinois Missouri and surrounding areas. Teams like Tulsa Houston Chicago St Louis Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia New York Boston and Brooklyn appear with various implied venues and pairings.

San An Shreveport Heauiment Oxtabans City Dalles Tulsa Fort Worth Chicago St. Vous Detroit Crestland Philadelphia New Tirk Washington Boston Nedinnsl Teague Brooklyn New York Npvinnat Pitiehurch

Sports Fans Anticipate Record Baseball Attendance

Major league clubs expect a spring surge in attendance with ten teams likely to exceed 1987 figures. The Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds draw strong home crowds as managers weigh promotions. The Indians lead the American League by four games over the Yankees after a 7-3 win behind Bobby Feller era. Red Sox slump near cellar.

Cleveland Indians Cintinati Reds Hether Associated Press Yackers Tubn- Stiles Seuld Gale Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Wille Sox Clousland Oscar Wily Bobby Feller Letty Grove Bastian Red Sox Twvo Bobby Ole Mose Vitor Jimmy Poxx White Sox St. Louis Brownies Ted Lyons Hank Steipacher Cleveland Tribe Yankees Red Sox New Yorkers

Texans Win Opening Matches at Topeka

At Topeka June 2017 seated players in the tournament won opening rounds with no major upsets. Texans Bobby Curtis of Houston and Lefty Brown of Weep defeated Dr. F R Johnson 6 2 6 2 and Don Sends 6 1 5 2, both of Topeka. Rey Moseley from Rangas City Missouri and Jimmie Wr wisst of Houston along with Dwight Flatt Overbrook advanced by default to the second round.

Topeka Tppeka Bobby Curtis Houston Lefty Brown Weep Steced Dr. F. R. Johnson Don Sends Tovska Rey Moseley Rangas City Jimmie

Middies vow to win for injured coach and do it

Navy crew rises to emotional surge after coach Rick Walsh is hurt. They sprint to an intercollegiate regatta title on the Hudson in 18 minutes 19 seconds, beating California by a half length as Washington falters. California, Columbia, Wisconsin, Cornell, Syracuse and others follow with fast times amid rain and tide.

Gayle Talbot Poughkeepsie N. Y Navy Hudson California Sneir Charles S Rick”) Walsh Washington Huskies Vaunle Washington Don Hiume Columbia Wisconsin Cornell Syracuse Wonis Calornia Ague Wels Torkee Wiler Bas Chico Middies Plehutan Wes Hurk Crontion Steel Loyyls Philadelphia Jim Bunday Munviay Beacon Oklahoma City Spirit Buck Sabe Golden Bears Janse Antonie

Navy Prevails In Intercollegiate Race At Sea

The Middies turned back California in a close finish with navy strength showing late surge. Officials and spectators praised the final sprint and noted a naval destroyer passing the parade grounds as the announcement of victory echoed.

CHALLISS LAST TEXAN IN MEET

San Antonio player Jimmy Chaliss was eliminated in the Triple A open, losing 6-1, 6-4 to Gus Boehmer of St. Louis after defeating Wayne Smith earlier. John Aranbach and other favorites advanced as the June event moved toward today’s rounds with Stokes and Sutter winning in New Orleans context.

Louis Jimmy Chaliss San Antonio Jel Carl Tex Standard Tommy Stokes New Orleans Missouri Ernie Sutter Stokes Dick Philpot Sutter Lany Mullen

Harlingen Hubs edge Refugio 3 0 in Monday baseball clash

Harlingen Hubs defeated Refugio 3 0 as Garrett Mesryde drove in three runs two on a homer. Pitching by Jackson and Pulner held Refugio to four hits while Harlingen improved in the four game series. Batteries: Jackson, Pulner. Farnham, Allmand. Brownsville game notes show errors aiding the Spudders in a 7 5 win.

Harlingeo Spudders Charro Ein Cornus Christi Firownsville Gibson and Whitney Branden Hoffman Wally Kopp Dra Hate Tuns Ailen Wathh Cardinals Meallen Arnold Rosen Mormon D'antonio Howard Happ

Scramble for first in American Association tightens race

Indianapolis fights for top spot in a three way scramble as Kansas City and Milwaukee push the field. Nate Andrews shuts down St Paul in a 1-0 lead, Columbus rallies with doubles by Ignas King and Jim Bucher plus Edie Morgan's single to win 2-1. Milwaukee blasts St Paul 12-9 behind Obie Brima’s four hits, while Kansas City and Ed Milley lift the Blues over Minneapolis 8-2 in 10 innings, and Toledo tops Louisville 5-0.

Indianapolis American Association Indianapolls Kansas City Nate Andrews Jone Columbus Ignn King Jim Bucher Edie Morgan CohimiUs Milwaukee St. Paul Obie Brima Apostles Keaneas City Ed Milley Lne Blues Minneapolis Afitler Toledo Lauts— Vitle

Four Colts in Coast Feature at Houllywood Park Opener

Four Colt entrants line up for the $50,000 American 3-year-old championship at Hollywood Park on Wednesday. Lawrin, Derby winner, trains for a final prep. Dauber, Preakness winner, posted a mile in 1:42. Mount Vernon and Specified lesser entries travel from England and scratches affect the field. Kiddie Arcaro to ride Lawrin in the angle and one quarter race.

Lyglewood Carl Vane Lawrin Daylor Fire Marchal Wing Houllywood Park Governor Chandler Mediare A. A Baroni Raoul Walsh Mount Vernon H England Dauber Victor Kiddie Arcaro

Griffith Smiles Again- Harry Kelley Comes Back

Washington faces lighthearted relief as Harry Kelley, a 92 year old pitcher once dropped by Philadelphia, earns another chance with the Senators amid renewed faith from President Griffith and Manager Harris. Kelley regains trust after a tough start, earning an unlikely revival and support from his team through season trials.

Griffith Harry Kelley Washington Clark Harry Philadelphia Athletics Kelley Washington Senators Bucky Harris Harris A's Fin Senators Norris Tess Fank Bucky Tim

Racing Notes From Associated Press On Del Park Kent Handicap

Racing notes describe Beakonian handicap and Kent handicap at Delaware Park. Notable entries include Maewell Roward’s top weight, 126 pounds for the mile and a sixteenth, and names such as Slaxedmnd, Pasteurized, Rath, The Chief, Brucelany, Pompeos, Three Coustes stock farm, and Arlington Park winner Princess Built.

Associated Prem Maewell Roward Agundoct Delaware Park Brooklyn W. P. Stewart Rath Chief Brucelany New York

Arkansas Schedules Villanova Eleven

Arkansas announces a September 28 game against Villanova at Philadelphia. This marks the Razorbacks first meeting with a Southwest Conference opponent and the first Villanova matchup for the Wildcats.

Arkansas Villanova Eleven Fayetteville Ark University of Arkansas Villacove College GetOper Philadelphia

Four Man Wrestling Card Promises New San Antonio Show

Promoter Harry Coffman set to stage a four man main event at Walkathon arena with Leal Savage and Billy Edwards facing the Mangoff brothers Ty and Pete. Alabama Bill Lee meets Plum mer in a semi final, while Joe Stecher battles Juan Humbert in the curtain raiser. Doc Sarpolis referees with an assistant for the riotous top bout.

San Antonio Harry ‘Coffman Walkathon Arena Leal Daniel Boone Savage Billy Edwards sManggoff Brothers Tyan Pete Sam Meteh Texas Alabama Bill Lee On Plummer Joe Stecher Juan Humebert Doc Sarpolis

Menefee Wins Golf Title in Brackenridge Playoff

Ted Menefee won first place in a Monday Riverside golf sweepstakes after a six hole playoff with Jimmy Morgan. Both finished 8 pars in TL strokes. Morgan led early with 13 out-pit but Menefee's steady game prevailed. A next event is planned for Monday with Hy Mills rumored to officiate.

Ted Menefee Peo Brackenridge Park Cash Riverside Jimmy Morgan Charles Klein Morgin Mendec Stee Hy Mills

Vander Meer Locks Horns With Jinx In Pittsburgh

Cincinnati Reds manager McKechnie aims to end a 21 game slide at Forbes Field as Johnny Vander Meer faces Pirates ace Hass Batters in a pivotal game. Pirates sit four behind league leaders Giants with a chance to gain third place.

Pittsburgh Wily Bill ) McKechnty Cincinnati Reds Johnny Wee Mig Varuber Meer Pittsburgh Pirates Forbes Field Pirates Moserbile Giants McKechnie Vander Meer Pie Traynor Hass Batlers

K C Fatal To Young Boxer Cribari in Chicago

In Chicago a crowd of 9000 watched Peter Cribari, 18, die after an amateur boxing bout in the Device class of a Chicago park district tournament. Cribari collapsed after a third round blow, despite no heavy blows in the first two rounds. Opponent Ray Maher, 16, fled the field house after the tragedy.

Chicago Peter Cribari Cribari Cribad Chicago Park Ray Maher

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