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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1928

Page

9

State golf pros begin preliminary play in team match

Twenty one professionals from the state started preliminary play Wednesday morning in the annual professionals tournament at Willow Springs Golf Club. A professional team match opened mid morning while amateurs contest best ball on the schedule for Wednesday after Thursday and Friday. The event aims to deter the entrants for the national meet. Pairings in the professional team event featured Harvey Venick of Austin and W. Be Ginns of Opolina joining Bredemus of San Antonio and Lom Tenick of Austin, among others.

Ver Lexus Professions Gallera Willow Springs Ftnts Texas Weday Harvey Venick Austin W. Be Ginse Opilna Bredemus San Antonio Lom Tenick Yack Burke Houston Tucker Rowles Willie Maguire Mouston C.G. Nowall Bryans Archie Loeffler Willow Boro Bol Danger A. J. Shirds Dubn Bredemus Lon Robbins Harlas Tucker Bowles Gus Altgelt W. FH. Lundberg A J. Goold Ted Lungworth J. Mendes

Light's fish story contest sparks wiener fed carp tales

The Light announces an open fishing contest inviting anglers of all genders and locales. Tales include a Medina view observer using a surveyor’s line to spot fish, a Wiener wurst baiter in Woodlawn, and German carp lore. Prizes from The Light and sponsors total cash and merchandise. submit 200 words to the sports editor of The Tighe.

Tarangiers Medina Fam Tunneau Vienna Hoxton Medina Belelen Shadiliitun Diabte Company Brewers Sporting Coots Company Potehernich’s Chanlert and Bred Christillex Tighe

Amateurs Prep For Sunday Games At Local Parks

Local amateur squads estimate a busy weekend with Grocers and others planning four o clock Sunday practice at East Garrett in preparation for a board struggle with the Jengue Public Service club. The Grocers suffered a loss to the Eagle Swishers last Sunday and aim to rebound. other teams like Morale field and the Parish Jokers host workouts and seek uptown games for Sunday. Public Service wins and Kerrville ties are noted, with several teams listing practice times and contact details for out-of-town engagements.

Uilaun Seta Krowsse Grocers East Garett Fiett Teublic Service Club Powalt Hinds Hagle Agin Vubilishing Company Poln Field Ite Greefer Red Bemini New Vuramfola Cunro Vornita Three Rivers Bandera Kehalenberg D'Vanta

Cats Win 9 to 2 in Opening Rally

Cats erupt for nine runs in the first inning to secure a 9 to 2 victory. Highlights include strong early offense and solid pitching that held the opposition to two runs. Key players cited include Vela Tausert and Burns le age, while Molenmubat and Turns provide crucial hits. The win marks a decisive start with Halland and Bonnwits contributing offensive support.

Vela Tausert Burns le Age Hn Hita Totrie Moare Isafayotte Atolen Bavae Moara Tusfayatte Halland Bonnwits Donbic Gihyn Turan Ilachott

Boat Club Plans May 13 Race Meeting

A San Antonio event will discuss May 13 racing at Miding Lake with two discussants present at the Chamber of Commerce at 7 o'clock Friday night. Senator Henry Fincy Jr and Norman OKLANOMA NETTERS WIN are noted in the report from Columbia Missouri dated May 2. Oklahoma University court term whitewintied the University of Min camel Tn in a wlachiaten dial fennte meat hern Mneediyy.

Recs Miding Lake San Antonio Commercn Henry Fincy Jr Oklanoma Netters Columita Moe Oklahoma University University of

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Whitney, a San Antonio hoy, continues to hit well in major league play as Philadelphia Nationals shortstop Whit ney supplied his usual at bat against Rob Hatch of Boston. He has only missed hitting in a couple of games this season and made another error in the field.

Pinker" Whitney San Antonio Philadelphia Nationals Whitney Rob Hatch Boston

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Ruth New York Mier Detroterry Marnatee Chioara National Lawgur Tlarper

Lions Field Two Scout Baseball Games Score 14 to 4

At Lions Field on Tuesday afternoon two Scout games were played. Troop 97 defeated Troop 48 14 to 4 as Carl Kallenbere pitched well. Teammates Logg and Draeger contributed strong hits. Troop 10 beat Troop 94 16 to 4 with Berry and Davin among the scorers.

Sione Vield Roop Troop 48 Carl Kallenbere Logg Mtatlorles Kallenberg Holvouth Keller Troop 94 Prenzn Aml

Pyles Racers Strive in Transcontinental Trail Run

Harold Grange reports progress as Charney Pyles leads a field of long distance runners through a 3 mile segment toward night controls. Gavurni extends advantage. Payne of Claremore clings to second with 6:26:45 gap. Grange outlines daily control balances for upcoming legs into Illinois and nearby stops.

Talced Charney Pyles Qaint Harold Tun Rave Peter Gacuuzi Bearved Haglish Springfield Heth Gollanles Denver Gavurz Guyomie Gavurni Andrew Payne Claremore Okla Dayne

Peltzer Injures Ankle Endangering Olympic Hopes

German sprinter Otto Peltzer hurt his right ankle during a field event drill near the goal in Wickherdord on Sunday. Doctors fear the injury may delay his training and affect his condition for Amsterdam. The episode causes concern in German sporting circles as Peltzer, once hailed as Germany’s best Olympic hope, faces a long road to recovery.

Wickherdord Germany Otto Peltzer Hae Te Hee Heen Mae Turmorcens Peltzer Egent Poeseneck Tae Ad Firmt Ik Waa Ehipse Che Cuauer Amsterdam Dinkress Ay Dy Vollser United States Hove

Flamingo Captures 2000 Guineas Stake

Flamingo wins the 2000 Guineas at Unglandl amid seventeen runners. Flamingo, by Flamboyant out of Lady Lerogrine, owned by Sir Lawrence Phillips, defeats Capt. OP. Goughs Boral Min stre by a head with D. Sullivans O Core y third. Lord Derby’s Fairway, favorite, was scratched.

Sewafataket Unglandl Leothone Raineas Plemingo Elamingo Flamboyent Lady Lerogrine Lawrence Phillips Lord Derby Fairway

Goodrich Rival Sparks Main Boat Challenge

Mike Fink leads the Pimline opening, Seana Flow runner-up, Sir Morty third. Four-year-old bay stud Jeas-Clonakilty traced, with a $2 mutual ticket leading to a $5.20 place for Seana Flow. Tin Davik from Chienga appears as a rival in the Len-taimi ronin event, amidst garbled prelude.

Goodrich Antomin Om Apethy Graunils Center Street Tin” Davik Chienga Sens Mike Wall Fis Baltimore Mike Fink Seana Flow Sir Morty

Bowling Turner Ten Tin Lhague and Thrilling League Night

Local bowling scene showcases lively competition with numerous high scorers and tight matches. Notable performances include Tamara Roch and several rivals triggering key victories. several teams approach the century mark in total pins as the league unfolds with fervent regional rivalry.

Turner Buck” Schroeder Luthy Kole Wenty Wuner Yentre Tamara Roch Hoban

Sharkey Fight Probe Ordered Over Rumors

New York May 2 A probe into the Sharkey Delaney fight was ordered by Commissioner Farley after circulating rumors. The inquiry centers on alleged pre bout discussions and possible influences on officials and managers amid questions of the bout’s conduct and outcome.

Davis Walsh Mint Nise York New York Poy Rickard Drew McMahon Delaney Enmyt Jp Mats Mendon

Texas bankers set to golf in Los Angeles links event

Read: Texas bankers plan to play an annual golf tournament on the Los Angeles links as part of the Texas Bankers Association convention. Committee chair Prink Priconst leads the drive with TX Brith and W.OW. Collier among organizers amid Western Association chatter.

Texas Wankers Plas San Antonio Texas Tinkers Association Prink Priconst Cliimar T.X. Brith W. OW. Collier

Northwestern Conference champions top River team 7 1 win

Layne's Northwestern Conference champions beat River 7 1 as Shelton limited rivals to four hits and Jones drove in runs with a first inning homer and Porchane's two on triple in the ninth. Allen holds second in standings after twin wins. season ends with home games vs St Edward's and non conference tests.

Towsand Layne Northwestern Rive Eeeilir Tiveday Shelton Wier Hayler Keith Jone Homer Ince Porchane Wete Brownwool Daniel Baker Elugring Hill Wilkes West

Schwager Opens New 25 Room Hotel at Medina Lake

George Anager formally opened a new 25 room hotel at Medina Lake Tuesday night with an entertainment program including a special dinner music and dancing. The program will be repeated Saturday night and during the summer there will be dancing every night.

Greorge Anager Medina Lake

Indianapolis speed test tops field with 36 entries

Indianapolis May 2 Thirty six cars entered for the annual 60 mile speed test at the speedway with entry closes at midnight. Only thirty three start spots available in the A mile grind. Notables include Dorant De Paolo Doray Souters and Miller specials among foreign and American owned cars. Missouri team to tour Columbia to Stillwater for four game series facing Oklahoma State and Oklahoma.

Indianapolis Ind Bugatti D. K. Cantlow Indianapelic Care Mtn Cwh Dorant Peter de Paolo Leon Doray George Souters Lafayette Votherg

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