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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

12

Burke Leads Texas Pro Golfers At Willow Springs In Pursuit

Jack Burke of Houston built a five stroke lead at halfway in the Texas Professional Golfers Association event at Willow Springs. Ted Longworth Arch Loeffler and Edwit Bentelvill tied 147 for runner up as Archie Loeffler pressed a second round bid.

Jack Burke Texas Willow Springs Ted Longworth Fretie Archle Loefffer Turker Bowles Francia Schelder Tok Wille Maguire Houston Ureese Ubright Texas Professional Golfers’ Association Aflec Bayou City Archie Loeller Lexus Baltimore Archie Mercedes Tex Ved Longworth Young Tom San Antonio Dieriama Don Malarkey

Ticklish Job Ahead of Giboons Bears

The Bas Antonis Bears face roster cuts within a week as manager Frank Gibson trims to meet league limits. With 22 players including three rookies Leslie Cox Pete Argatti and George Batee the club plans to keep two rookies while adjusting catchers and pitchers. Rumors of deals swirl as Riviere and Newman are considered for the mound while weather and schedule affect the three day series in Fort Worth and a home stand to follow.

Bas Antonis Bears Frank Gibson Pears Ender Bere Jess Clase Jane Leslie Cox Reuained Pete Argatti George Batee San Avenio Beara Cor Arzatti Beare Bruin Tommy Taylor Bob Haris Mesnehie Broina Fort Worth Panthertown Tink Riviere Wx Gibeon Frank Nod Record Star-Telegram Light Fort. Worth Riviere Walter Newman UEP Riviere Newman Thareday Plase Guero Wichita Falls Andy Meesenzer Jackie Robertson Jobes Ne 2 Panther Jaker Atz Liebt

Brookins Keeps Sprint Pace After Retirement At Iowa Meet

Retired sprinter Brookins, once a famed 23 yard dash record holder, still shows speed as he prepares to host exhibition races at the Clinton Iowa invitation meet. The article notes notable peers like Charles R. Draskinz and Tecentis, with Brookins serving as a track coach at the University of lews.

Iowa City Charles R. Draskinz Tecentis Berez Brookins University of Lews Clinton Iowe Invita Tomorres

Flag Chasers and Prides Clash Across Texas and Beyond

scrambled scores and brief results show Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Shreveport within a noisy athletic roundup. names like Boston, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia appear with partial scores and stray phrases, reflecting a tense, scattered sports wire snapshot.

Eh Tart Pet Wielutz Palis Eco Fark Worth Houston San Ran Arionla Ted Srey Mab Dwliay oLicecceens Shreveport Beaumont Ta Antonio Af Fesunmat

Mountaineers Set for Two Game Series With Deaf Team

Kerrville May 4 After a week of practice Schreiner Institute Mountaineers prepare for a two game series against the Texas School for the Deaf baseball squad in Kerrville Friday and Saturday. Previously the teams tied 5 5 in twelve innings in Austin, with Belcher and Elginson notable in mound battles before the Mountaineers won the second game 13 5. The series follows a note of rival running game and a return clash in future meetings.

Kerrville Mzet Schreiner Iestitute Mountaineers Texas School For Deaf Vernce Schubert Fultaks San Anvisto Mary's Hatchers Mountaineers Austin Belcher Silent Laltuz Heliresu Posey Elginson

East Triumphs in Major League Opener Contests

The East defeated the Pirates 5 to 4 in eleven innings as Dee Farrell drove in the winning run after a standout game by Ed Brandt. The Cardinals ended a four game slide by beating the Reds 7 to 3 behind Flint Rhem, with solid outfield defense and timely scoring. The Yankees beat Army 2 to 0 at West Point as Ruth contributed no homers, while contract talks surfaced with Stoneham offering a five year deal to Mel Ott but Ott declined.

Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Dee Farrell Pirates Farrell Brown Braves Corsairs Lord Waler Ray Kremer Eppa Rixes Fete Donohue Bohdout Rites Edwards Reds Taft St. Lows Hin Doutyit Bladé St. Louis Mackmen Bretheren Philadelphia Athletics Elresk Morris Boston Red Aub Toad Tra Boston New York Yankees West Point Army Ruth Yanks WGRAW

Mrs Hunter Wins Golf Meet With 87 Score

Mrs Hunter shot 87 to win a local golf meet at Vanes in Hinom Park. The event featured several players including Mrs Tatey Seino and Miss Nelson. Other results noted include Miss Lally and Miss Velen Me with various performances as the weekly Kandienydd competition continued.

Mrs. Hunter Gome Seore Anmdaliy Mourne Aml Neleon Harter Kandienyy Vang Park Aline Lally Chay Mix Nelson

Cyclists Enter Glory Saturday At Lions Field

Youthful San Antonio cyclists, led by Judie McVarley, prepare for a Saturday event at Lions Field starting at 8 a.m. with races, stunt riding, best wheel decorations, and demonstrations on assorted bicycles. Prizes from Dibble Co, Leng Cele Co, Cardenas Brothers, Jones Bicycle Shop, and R H Hafhein attract many entrants under 17.

Iercle Lions Field San Antonio Judie Mc Varley Dibble Company Leng Cele Company Cardenas Brothers Jones Bicycle Shop R. H. Hafhein Nome Bey Lione Field

New Grounds For Trapmen Abandon Willow Springs Shoots

Members of the Alamo Guna Club and Southern Pacific Gun Club are notified Willow Springs traps will be abandoned. Future shoots will be at Army Port gun club traps at Wilson Street foot. Alamo uth to hold first shoot at 3 pm Sunday afternoon. Scores listed include pro shooters Filer and Saunders and multiple club members.

Alamo Guna Club Southern Pacific Gun Club Trapa Willow Springs Army Port Wilson Street Alamouth Dyer Basie Aktergele H. FP. Ehler Profresional B. Filer Byer H. Powell Bob Wardse R.A. Adame Smart Pef Bla. Barrie F. Johnson Johnson Rot Bury He Pe Saunders II HL AL Lamm Mee Laneblin Fe Meeies A. Poehlis Miienjar McTaughlin Fastians Tian Crnner S. Reaper Alt. Biden T. G. Riordan TQ. Marsh

Tie Remains in Southern Pennant Race

May 4 to 14 reports show Mem Phin and Birmingham tied for first in the Southern Association pennant marathon. Birmingham’s Miz Herrins pounded Little Rock for 20 hits in a 12 to 1 win as Tom Yarvat and Stuffy Steere homered. Ave nta and Crocker strong on the mound, while Mobile defeated Nashville 3 to 1 and New Orleans edged Chattanooga 5 to 4 in a ninth inning rally.

Atlanta Nia Mem Phin Birmingham Miz Herrins Tom Yarvat Steere Aventa Lrotho Tera Crocker Moylile Draketts Steen Xtrraky Nashville Tin Therich Viercer Orleans Tate Chattanooga Telicans Hin Lonkett Tvo Tama Boel

Oldest French sports group to disband in Paris

May 4 14 records a long standing Paris sports club closing after a celebratory event on the Seine. The piece mentions anniversary rites, birthday toast, and upcoming settlements. Fragmented text includes references to peers and places, with unclear names and numbers obscuring the full story.

Paris Frenengeles Groun UN Twine du Flreda Af Notaiites Seine Asaipres

Texas League Box Scores and Pitching Highlights

Fragmented box score style text lists players and innings with team names such as Cylde Welly and Hass, mentioning pitchers Kreffr Payne and Hubbell. Umpires Kars and Danvhue are named amid garbled lines, with base statuses and plays noted in a dense, unreadable OCR passage.

Payne An Halle Att Waldwell Kinfar Et Galle van Balaman Tanitaw Cylde Welly Haven Waew Falla Anutim Ping Pienzan Catdivell Shire Siren la Tsizamae Kars Danvhue Dime

Schuman of Deltas Stons Houston Buffs

Schuman of Deltas Stons Houston Buffs with LANG WTA DAAC Triér 4 Vormierne 3 Messe i Caria Teaarkann 14 Parentian 2.

LANG WTA Daac Triér Caria Teaarkann Parentian

Gym Burns Suspected as Students Jeer and Flee

In Waterville Maine on May 4 a gym blaze drew early attention with a youth crowd jeering and attempting to turn off a hydrant before a drenching rain from firefighters. Fire officials began an inquiry into possible arson as substantial equipment was set ablaze and a new gymnasium project is funded at about $125,000 with $50,000 already subscribed.

Waterville Vpi Cobby Hotlege Goud Sudenty Cremen Tnex

Final thirty six holes tee off in six threesomes

Six threesomes and one twosome were scheduled for the final thirty six holes today. The twosome pairs are Harry Strohm and Harvey Penick. The six lowest scorers after thirty six holes form the threesomes for the closing day to track the leaders. The leading trio includes Willie Mirkel, Longworth, and Jack Ie with Archie Faeffler, Before Juels and Fronery-Schriders aiming for a late push as rounds proceed near 2 o'clock.

Lundberg Houston Tom Galener Laredo Gin Mule Lax Wilie Moore Dallas Yom Lenick Austin Ian Symons Ban Antonio Cliff Kupper Sam Antonio Harry Sroiens Harvey Penick Balile Willie Mirhel Longworth Jackie Archie Faeffler Juelz Fronery Schriders

Spence Beats Young Cochet In Five Set Semis

Spence defeats Young Cochet in a five set semifinal of the England hard court championships in Bournevalte, England. The match features a tense, long rally and late ace by Spence, with Cochet fighting to the end as the crowd witnesses a display of form and endurance.

Bourngvolte England Ulrick Alb Speite Lavis Lupropois Worang Rodus Dtfrating Preich Ace Get. Os Spence Ins Beer Yeacu Hrenchman Hig Phil Ligbk Dmg Lwg Ward

Spudders announce Eldred purchase from Beattie club

Eldred, a strong hitting outfielder, is acquired by the Spudders from Beattie and expected to join the club on the road next Monday night. The deal, announced by Secretary Guys Nirey in Wichila Pa, fills a key roster need as the team prepares for upcoming games.

Wichila Eldred Comal Bague Jean Warhitt Atly Olih Guys Nirey Wax Honghe Beattie Club Aig

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