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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1928

Page

9

Main Meets Brackenridge On Track Saturday

The Main Avenue Buffaloes face Brackenridge Eagles in a key high school track meet at Garce field Saturday. Main is favored to win as Brackenridge struggles without a full field and strong training, while Main's team has posted state level pace and Henry dominates hurdles with record times.

Tle Mall Avenue Yuttaloag Tin Cackenridge Garceft Main Avenue Footall Brackenridge Oue Buffaloes Wright Dailey Tis Tenn Js Dang Fessenden North Live Eagles Mayle UwSa- Joes Trackenridge Eagle General Individu Ureckenridge Buffalo Tracksters Terag Austin Case John Henry Uflale Rathrélay Henyiewt Hourton Sordax Henry Namn Ax

Gerald Mann to Coach Main Avenue High gridiron squad

Local report notes Gerald Mann of Southern Methodist University named coach of Main Avenue High School football team. The article mixes timing and roster details with scattered athletics mentions and unclear fragments from the same page.

Gerald (Leery) Mann Southern Methodist University Main Avenue High School Mann ITV Yom.ga Sundiy Slater Lody Main High Bon Ctarrett Field

New Cup Case Highlighted by Main High Track Squad

Main High School track athletes return with multiple trophies and a standout moment. Johanna Bell Steves, a Main High student, is pictured with one of the silver cups the Buffalo teams brought back.

Main High Johanna Bell Steves Buffalo

Laurels for San Antonio and Denton in state championships

San Antonio claimed the state girls basketball crown beating Burleson in two close games at the Fort Sam Houston auditorium, while the Denton Jewelers dominated the boys final with a wide-margin win led by MyrRace Cork. Burleson’s Burleson girls took a 32 24 opener before losing the final, amid officiating controversy and calls for changes in future championships.

Hoomers McCray Lenton Fort Worth San Antonio Drongbow Business College Kort Sam Houston Neil Southern Pacific Aiueets Dros Hert ML Boemers Jewelers Denton Quint Fenen Markhart Dink Morris Pinkin Myrace Cork Jowniers Myrrace North ‘Texas Louwagbon's Burleson Girls Burlesan George O'Brien Chimpionalipeemea O'Brien Dranglon Brien Riber Mllowel Accordi Ne State Amateur Athletic Federation Xc- Wesia

Tennis Stars Enter South Atlantic Play

With one of the largest fields ever entered the South Atlantic tennis tournament opens at Augusta Country Club. Notables include Frank Shiels of Chicago, John Doeg of Stanford, Bryony Grant of Atlanta, and national junior champion, with many other top players and Davis Cup tryout members in the field.

Algusta South Auiantt Tennis Pareticipant Lolt, Doeg Shirkds Duving

Izaak Walton Meet Set for April 6 and 7 in Fort Worth

Fort Worth reports a multi day Izaak Walton meet planned for April 6 and 7. The event includes talks by Dr. John A. Stanfield and a Kerrville convention audience expected to attend, with various tasks and activities outlined for visitors.

Fort Worth Kerrville

St Anthony's Yellowjackets edge St Gerard's 11 to 10 on diamond

St Anthony's College Yellowjackets beat St Gerard's 11 to 10 in a nine inning game. Koenig and Keller Homer four for four and a double while McConley and Oswald added triples. Waller doubled for St Anthony's as fielding and bat work highlighted the close contest.

St. Anthony's College St. Gerard's Bonday Ita Errora Conklin Int Fenzier Koenig Keller Uree McConley Oswalt At. Anthony's Waller

Dyer Dominates Alamo Trap Shoot Honors

Dyer led the Alamo Gun Club members to a dominant trap shooting day at the Alamo range. Strong performances included top scores from Bier, Chala Bates, Kroeger, and Charlen Anhnaton, with reports noting high precision and steady aiming throughout the cold fields.

Dyer Alamo Gun Wilan F. ‘Adama Bier Chala Bates Aaprady Murschrer L. Wai Rob Charlen Aggetoly Fam Suber Im Kroeger Blordan Ed Powell

Catholic high school championship crowns St Xavier repeat winner

The St Xavier team from Louisville won the national Catholic high school basketball championship for the second straight year, defeating St Louis University High School 82 to 1 at the Coliseum. Center Bukies McCarthy led the scoring, surpassing the entire St Louis lineup, as Russell Sabo earned MVP honors.

Cricago Marc de TaSutle High School Taller Shattarwil St. Louis St. Patrick’y Puebla Colo St. Xavier Louisville Puebla Fire Russell Sabo Evans Wolcrott de LaSelle Ds. Tenzer Toman Catholic School Thiladelphia S Guilds Diamond Holy Noenry Syracuse Hemp St. Louis University Ugh Vincent’s Akcon Ohio St. Stanis-laus Tay Tanis Miss St. Peter's Anaconda Mont Roman Catholic Philadelphia William Ht. Markward Mary's Academy Buttons San Antonio Tex St. Louis University High

De La Salle Tollet High Wins Catholic Championship

Joliet New Jersey March 26 Three persons injured many traffic incidents and numerous arrests followed a riotous celebration after De La Salle Tollet won the national Catholic high school basketball title. Police reserves crowded streets as revelers paraded through cafes causing damage. An unidentified woman was knocked unconscious and two men were struck by cars. Over fifty revelers were arrested.

Rintere Ureekted Luelerd UN

Utilities Win Rattler Game In Exhibition

Utilities defeat St Marys University Rattlers 19 to 4 in a city league exhibition at Picbule Seerice diamond. Pitcher Red Cornwell limited the Rattlers to five hits while Manny Kleo sparked a rally and multiple players contributed offensively in the one sided win.

Kenitz Utilitien Seeger Tim Griesenbeck St. Mary’s University Rattlers Buptley Afterhnow Manny Kleo Utilities Alcodd Bt Creélia Riley Twoka Phong Red” Cornwell Hurdan Weveen Rattlers Suidhy Penre Publi Reevie Ab Cornwell Kier Manne Tplecom Pitends Tengo Ker Christy Hy Capawal

Bowling stars shine at American Bowling Congress meet

Disorderly, mixed results fill the weekend contest as bowlers from Cicero and Chicago lead doubles and five man events. Hank Wild and Jot Hradex seize the doubles title with 1442 while top single scores approach long standing marks.

Kangag Citt Anders Kenee Aldc Nmatek Wolsieffer Paul South Pues KM. Thome C. Thoma Chicago Meade Mineraittes Becky Acme Peoria Yar

Joe Bradley Completes 11 Hour Pearsall to San Antonio Hike

Bradley started from Pearsall at sunrise on a blistering day and reached the Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio at 4 28 p.m. after passing through Moore 7120, Devine 6 0, and Lytle 10 50. He trains for an Austin to San Antonio hike planned for April 21.

Toe Bradley Pearnall Bexar County Bradley Mitutex Pearsall S.m Moore Devine Lytle Austin San Antonio

Elks Team Bowling at Louisville in National Meet

S A Elks bowling squad from San Antonio prepared for the national Elks tournament in Louisville with a Monday 4 pm team event and Tuesday doubles and singles. They aim to overcome early stage fright from the AFC meet in Kansas City and hope for major prizes, while enjoying a rest stop at the Robert E Lee hotel and practice on public alleys.

Louisville Antonio Klks San Antonio A. F.C Kansas City St. Tonie Sanday A.B. C Elks San Antonians P.O. Dolerjack Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Robert E. Lee Leit Frank Tuthy

Central A.C. Takes Measure Of Martins

The Central Athletic Club nine secured a victory in a hurriedly arranged Sunday matchup at Brackenridge. Hetham and Nolling pitched for the winners as they held the Supingaien to five hits while the Central club collected eight. Hoffman with Alexander Outaine and Trinkle led the heavy hitting as Central improved over its opener last week.

Central Athletic Club Martin Hrackenrige Yinck Los Angeles Heights Munrin Club Hetnehamp Nolling Wiiners Alt Hoffman Alexander Outaine Trinkle Athletic Club

Industrial League to Meet Tuesday for New Season

The Industrial League convenes Tuesday at the Travelers Hotel to form a six eighty meeting. Four firms Karotkin Furniture Nel Atenes Crimon AWStara and Kles Lumber have signed entries with Fehr Bakery possibly joining. Contracts will be drafted and a schedule set.

Bolts Clarke Travelers Karotkin Furniture Company Nel-Atenes Crimon's Awstara Kles’ Lumber Company Fehr Bakery

Bobcat Slain With Rock On Bandera Road Ranch

On the Menger ranch 31 miles from San Antonio a bobcat was killed by a rock thrown by a rider named HK Mender. The animal attacked a dog before the rock struck and felled it. The bobcat measured over four feet and weighed about 30 pounds before dying.

Menger Bandera San Antoni HK. Mender Reed Are Brierhark Bu Blairdale Bobrat

Accident Punches Larson From Tuesday Night Card

Promoter Jock Shelton scrambles a light card after Larson suffers a compound shoulder fracture in a weekend automobile crash. Larson will rest a week and targets a rescheduled bout with Vasquez, with possible substitutes lined up if he withdraws.

Jock Shelton Doughly South Maino Street Larrow Moline Mike Varquez Mtnrta Garson Mr. Hakeo Thrice Turd Larson Shelton Vasques Toenley

Texan League Exhibition Slugfest With Wide Scoring

A sun drenched slate in Dallas and across Texas saw Detroit trounce the Ban Antonio Bears 9 to 1 while St Paul swept a series with the Panthers at Fort Worth winning 7 to 4. Jim Riley delivered a ninth inning double for Dallas Steers in a 1 run win over the Chicago White Sox. Oklahoma City rallied to defeat Waco 12 to 10 and Beaumont Exporters outlasted Morse 5 to 4 in twelve innings. Kansas City Blues stopped Wichita for a 2 to 0 victory as the American Association pressed its dominance.

Dallas Texan Yesterdas Detroit Anetonia Hears St. Paul American Association Panthers Port Worth Bundey Venny Burns Keck Jim Riley Dallen Mteers Chicago White Sox Soraelling Steers Ten Cox Sie Kinney Oklahoma City Indians Waco Cuba Mimth Raine Aerion Honaton Rutix Minneapolis Millers Wiontg Tod Imn Gine Tex Carteron Ken Penner Morse David Hoa Beaumont Kansas City Blues Wichita Usor Jong

St. Agnes Defeats Nel-Stones 13 to 10 in Hard-Fought Win

St. Agnes defeated Nel-Stones 13 to 10 Sunday for a ninth straight victory. Ballers for the winners were baiterler Peeho Ville and Galge for the losers Dunamore and

ST. Agnes Nel-Stones Anges Besebsl Nel-Stonex Nurth Baiterler Peeho Ville and Galge Dunamore

McCauley Ill To Miss Start With Des Moines Club

Des Moines Western League manager Jimmy McCauley remains seriously ill as his physician reports influenza followed by a relapse. The club plans training once he recovers and resumes workouts.

M'Cauley Des Moines Iowa Jimmy McCauley Des Moines Western League Poewntonio

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