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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1928

Page

10

San Antonio to Have Twenty Athletes at State Track

Twenty athletes from three San Antonio high schools head to Austin for the state track and field carnival. Main Avenue will send fourteen competitors in Crimson, Brackenridge two, and Alamo Heights three. Coaches Fessenden, Frazer, and Riles lead entries including John Henry, Worth Luckett, Dutch Rineneld, and Tommy Birdwell with hopes of bringing home the big cup despite strong San Angelo rivals.

San Antonio Austin Terae University San Antonis Main Avenue High School Brackenridge Alamo Heights San Marcon Doug Fessenden Main Avenue John Henrr Worth Luckett Herman Grant Jimod McMunn Joe, NeBona Red” Fleming George Samuels Louis Te Carlo Ed Rein Bill Young Dan Earnhardt Joe Carnihaw Morey Coop Harle “Mule” Frazier Rineneld Eddie Newman Keller Brackenriege Wright Riles Wil Tommy Birdwell Broyles McGary Call Mesa Avenue Buffalo Sound Ie

Nonsense and Baseball Rally Fans to Support Broadcaster

Zack Hurt, radio voice for the Bears on Station KVSA, faced a storm of anonymous criticism after predicting a score during a game. By Sunday night, over 20,000 listeners phoned in to defend him, praising his humor and demanding more poetry from him.

Renwi Radin San Antonio Zack Bears Mr.Anonyous Eolony Publications Anonymoua Anonymous

Aggies Oppose Steers in Friday Track Meet

Austin Texas May 2 10 the Texas Longhorns match strides with the Aggies at Memorial Stadium Friday. The Furmers already have one win over the Steer trackmen this season as Clyde Littlefield’s protege seeks another victory to even the series.

Austin Tex Texas Longhorns Memorial Stadium Furmers Clyde Littlefiell

Willis Faces McTigue in May West bout

San Antonio end Wilis, who boxed for Jack Shelton and fought Mickey Walker, is matched against Mike McTigue in California. McTigue, a New York veteran, recently drew with Armand Emanuel in Los Angeles ahead of their May 8 showdown.

Tack Wills San Antonio Brackenridge Jack Shelton West Mickey Walker Twil Jis California Mike McTigue Los Angeles McTigue Armand Emanuel

Buffalo post meets push to lead in relay and hurdles

Coach Feasen den shifts Captain John Henry from the mile relay to hurdle events and field, with Luckett replacing Henry on the four man team. The Main Avenue squad, including Grant and McMunn, aims to improve their meet standing in the upcoming Friday preliminaries and Saturday finals at the Kangrs Relay.

Fessenden John Henry Worth Lockett Red” Flanders Jimmy McMunn San Angelo Kangrs Luckett Beary Pessenden Bufts Tery Simmer McMane John Carnahan Fleming Grant McMunn Feasenden Toe Debona Gearge Samuels Toni Decarlo Ed Blien Bill Young Dan Earnhardt God Klein Morer Coon

Giants and Yankees push to early leads in baseball action

New York Giants beat Brooklyn Robins to extend their first place push while the New York Yankees blast Washington in an American League contest. Ruth's three extra base hits highlight the Yankees win as other league teams like the Reds and Cubs win or lose, keeping tension in both leagues.

Les Conklin TNS New York Brooklyn Robins New York Giants Robins Fitzsimmons Faulkner New Yorkers Joklyn Harper Davey Vance Giants Yankees G. Terman Ruth Washington Senators Liburgh Cuba Johnny Hodapp Indians St. Louis Browns Grandps Ts Cobb Jajurens Athletics Mackmen Red Sox Detroit Barre Jane

Military police beat 23rd Infantry in handball clash

Military policemen triumph in a rough handball match against the 23rd Infantry with a late surge securing a win. The report notes tense play and key moments but details remain unclear due to garbled text. Team names and exact scores are not fully recoverable from the fragment.

Prelig Ada Toraday Arong Sted Infante Regimental

Clarke Still Waiting To Bat in Big Series

New York May 2 Rochester and Jersey City opened the International League season at Jersey City with Tom Clarke of Jersey City observing. Clarke, coach and assistant manager, brings a 24 season baseball career, known for catching and pinch hitting in a long major league career. The piece recalls Clarke’s past with the Reds and Cubs and his influence on young catchers as a mentor and strategist.

New York Rochester Jersey City Tom Clarke Tom Cincinnati Reds Clarke Brian Bell New York Americans Clark Griffith Washington Montreal Cincinnati Cinevai Cluck Griffith Clark Griffith Clarke Chicago Cubs

Injured Arm Keeps Goose Goslin Out Of Washington Lineup

Goose Goslin suffers a hemorrhage in his right arm forcing him out of the Washington lineup for several days. The Cubs rally against Babe Ruth during the Red Sox game. Merkle and Teider reach, Bush substitutes, and Barber hits into a double play as Manager Fred Mitchell calls for reserves.

International News Service Washington Goos" Goslin Mis Juyeicians Loxlin Cubs Babe Huth Red Sox Merkle Teider Bush Wortman McInnis Fred Mitchell Beere Barber Scott Shean Mec- Vania Tom Bac

Fight results from Associated Press boxing card recap

Portland Montreal defeated Pete Terrolle as toe Chanay knocked out Ralph Sfendoza in eight, Benny Lloyd beat Frankie Hart, Louis-Pierre Charler defeated Jock McAuntliffe, Jimmy Alahaney beat Tom Tisac, Dave Knost stopped Sandy Moore. Los Angeles Dike Rhea beat Midget Mike O Down Clertland, Wuerla vans beat Jackie Mandell. See TIMBEE EYE LEAGUE results and city standings.

Associated Preas Portland George — Chabot Montreal Pete Terrolle Far- Ro Louis Pierre Charler Bats Cium Jock MrAuntliffe Detroit Jimmy Alahaney Chicago Tom Tisac St. Louis Dave Knost St. Lois Sandy Moore Los Anarles Dike Rhea Chienza Mike O'Down Clertland Wuerla Vans Joos Angeles Jackie Mandell Timbee-Eye League

Dazzling Dizzy Bands Pass On jest stock sale

In Joske's large stock of Hats you will find new summer styles at the lowest prices in town.

Joske

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