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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

13

Texan prospects loom in major leagues as Pyle shines

Chattanoonge newspaper men note Herbert Pyle of Karnes City as a rising star drawing attention from Southern Association fans and major league scouts. Pyle blanked Memphis to clinch a game, while Birmingham and Chickasha lead the league. Other Texans like Dottie and Battle move between clubs, with Waco and Seattle rosters shuffling. The outlook remains tense as fans await moves, trades, and calls to the big leagues.

Chattanonge Southera W Lookouts Herbert Pyle Karnes City Mivsion Terau Valley League Memphis Chicka Birmingham Barons Birmingham Pyle Gily Boy

Knothole Gang Faces Two Upcoming Contests This Week

In Coast League action, Knothole Gang bookends a weekend pair as Tobin Bill Boys host Hot Wells Cube at 2 PM Saturday and Cypress Tigers visit Imucel Heights on Monday at 4 PM. Thursday’s 1 PM game saw Collegians, last year’s Knothole champions, beat Denver Heights Wildums 10 to 3 with standout pitching and Klockenkamper’s homer highlighted.

Gothie Gang League Park Gideon Sterling Tobin Bill Boyas Hot Wells Cube Cypress Tigers Imucel Heights Collegians Denver Heights Wildums Stanin Obriatti Twinnece Whitine Klockenkamper Homer

Net stars win by state in track meet at Austin

Surviving track preliminaries at the University of Texas meet saw weather delays as boys and girls from multiple schools competed for semi finals. Qualifying times included Ledlow Austin 16.4 seconds in the 120 yard high hurdles and Davin Freeport tying the 100 yard dash record with Davis of Port Worth.

Austin University of Texas Af Way Proag University Department of Journalism and Sigma Velte Chi Journalistic Fraternity Yennis Survivors Today Girla' Doubles Columbus Paint Rock San Augustine Frooklin Breckenridge Dnndella Weatherford Agile Mubank Brownwood Wingles Sweetwater Kaulmen Dallas Burkbinnett Kerrville Wasahnehie San Antonio Kirkland Georgetown Lariat George Went Basinn Galveston Liberty Waco Abilene Weslaco WL 'Pato Boye Lalbock Dulles Kennedy Yorkton Centro Ya Pana Miami Big Springs Bowie Conwit Oliver Polytechnic High Kurt Werth Davin Frepport Ledlow Austin Figh Dent Tome Freeport Falls Texas University Wall Ine Briley Wire County Aibate

Major Leaders in a Dim Season Rivalry and Scores

The report lists baseball league battles with Grantham Pirates and others, detailing players and run totals. It notes Amhar identical team results including Yank and White Sox performances, with batting and pitching highlights and scattered abbreviations.

FB. Waren Pirates Douklas Trwynne Triniem I. Wann Biraten Homern Bismonaire Ravine Kiolenhance Friech Cardinale Viteting Blane Cuba Kreps Browne Add Tih Yank Jiune Maury Banka

Bowling results from the Women International tournament

Detroit May 4 report on multiple events including the women’s singles and doubles. Luel la Mees of Bt Loula placed second in the singles. Alain Schmidt led Ryck for fourth in women’s doubles. The article covers scores, players from Buffalo Cleveland and Akron, and notes on lane leaders and upcoming heats.

Detroit Mich Luella Mees Loula Smith Alo Lowig Alain Schmidt Ryckfords Buffalo Pay Wana Behm Vrances Ducoly Clevland Dvi Euhel Hitchcock Harriet Kaldwin Oles Cleveland Pice Wilt

San Antonio Shooters Open First Skeet Match

San Antonio prepares for its first skeet club shoot at Cilmos dam Sunday afternoon. John J. Dursl, club organizer, describes station by station targets. Shooters will start at trap No 1, with rising and straight targets, advancing through positions to 7.

San Antonio Shooters Cilmos Dam San Antonio John J. Durs Ily Comminsinger Blelfler

Golf Ball Blinds Him and Triggers $75,000 Suit

Washington May 4 A New York office building superintendent sues Armament Company for damages in the District of Columbia supreme court after a golf ball from a nearby course shattered a rear window and injured him. The incident occurred while he was at a tourists camp, with the ball striking him and causing lasting harm.

Washington Walter Robbison Erginnor New York Sks Eniand Golf Holt District of Columbia Supreme Court Igwinal Tack Armament Rompany Nm Golf Canrae Fos Potomac Park Robinson Rox Miltad

Toledo Boxer Dies After Short Illness

Toledo Ohio, day 4 e Mickey Sullivan known as Balk Verrari lightweight boxer died after a brief illness in a night infirmary. He was a native of Hochester New York.

Toledo Ohio Mickey Sullivan Balk Verrari Hochester N. X

Junior Tennis Field Narrowed to Eight at San Vedra Park

In San Vedra Park the junior tennis tournament narrows to eight after two days of play. Quarterfinals set for Friday feature Kho max Nelaon Page Crom Mark Uwitin Hawthorne and Busan Allan Puc, with matches including Gwin, Gugenheim, Hoerster, Henry, Malka and Biering, among others. Dick Brower announces junior golf starts Saturday at Crackenridge Park with about thirty youngsters competing.

San Vedra Park Twhin Ulnude Hoetstery Page Pat Ddeurs Pore Herold Falls Hawthorne Robbie Biesing Yape Max Kahn Cage Cachnlé Bryan Poe Gwin Pol Hucing Vouin Gugenheim William Ward Hoerster Lestur Lchrimpsrber Mawthornec Var Henry Joe McBuney Burald Malka Charles Alex Collister Swain Bobbie Biering J James Moses Crackenridge Park Wink

Der Wag and the iron men race from Pontiae to Teliet

RACERS FACE LONGEST LAP detailing the Pontiae to Teliet endurance drive of fifty-eight miles. Peter Gavuzzi of Southampton leads the field in 76 221:52 for the 2200 miles, with Avon Pasne in second. Los Angeles runner Normal Jr. led yesterday’s 31.7 mile leg in 0:21.51, placing him thirteenth. Remaining results show Wulligen and Sale tied for fourth, Payne in a tenth place tie, and Grange vowing to persevere amid promoter Pyle’s derby.

Pontiac, WL Iron Men Southampton England van Anavon Pasne Claremore Okla Holier Hoery Renpo Los Angeles Normal Pontiac Cush” Pyle Ted” Grange New York Grange Rangers

Coleman to open city water tank to anglers May 10

After a citizens and city officials meeting, Coleman’s municipal storage plant will be opened to anglers on May 10 under specific rules. The lake area had been closed for years while the city restructured its water supply.

Coleman Compineton Lake Seaborsugh Jay Auon Lake T

Loughran Bout Off Card Fails Attendance, Refunds Planned

In a sparsely attended show, the main bout was not fully called and performers blamed poor turnout. The event faced low interest with a $500 in-house shortfall and plans to move on from the card. Lovphan reportedly leaves today for Philadelphia.

Loughran Mian Troughran Tara Lovphan Philanelihin

Amateurs Box in Two Rings Friday at Local Clubs

Amateur boxing returns Friday night at Business Men's Athletic Club and San Pedro Park. Headline bout features Mayd Trost versus Mik Delanex in a weight title clash, with Willie Ortiz expected to rebound after last week’s KO loss. The card lists multiple 125 and 218 pound bouts and a four round main event featuring Remeeeta Daithing Lina.

Business Men's Athletic Club San Pedro Park Mayd Trost Mortie Futore Funni Mik Delanex Willie Ortiz Ban Prista Park Wrent Ortix Rebeil Bill Cowan Remeeta San Petro Floyd Wreat Willie Ortis Doug Strawn Cheater Phelps Curt Taylor Dutch Swindler Raymond Felis Ted Toung Claute Rochn Tatty OR Tim McGwidy Ralph Duke John Reeves Bod Cherry Sinrta Gowan Lita Young Sharker Tiger Dominguez Joe Vx Yowng Ortega Wrank Merrio Kit Benny Kid Nindo Kid Fernindez Battling Williams Kid Mex Young Martinez Kid Williams

Argentina and Britain split opening Davis Cup singles clash

In Torquay on May 4, Argentina and Great Britain split the first two singles. Edward Highs defeated to give Argentina a point before J. C Grexars won the first match for England by scores 19-12 and 13-11, leaving the tie tied after the opening singles.

Argentina Britain Torquay England Great Britain O. Boyd Atac Edward Highs J. C Grexars W. E. Robson

Cubs Begin Morning Practice In Chicago Wary Manager Orders Session

In Chicago on a May day the Cubs plan a morning practice to sharpen skills after a loose early stretch. Manager Nice Carthy Wea demands focused drills and ball handling to improve team chemistry and on field performance.

Chicago Cats Pommehat An- Ferm Mere Doe Nice Carthy

Heavy Track Hinders Aggies in Dual Meet

In Austin on May 4, a windy, wet track disrupted the Texas A&M dual meet with Texas. Although A&M won the first portion 52 to 48, rain and rough conditions favored Texas, altering several events and favoring the Steers in the late trials.

Austin Pridiey Texan University Tanghorna Terns Aggiea

Minnesota Gridders Meet Old Grads at Appreciation Day

Minnesota gridiron alumni join current players in a May 4 celebration at the University of Minnesota. The highlight is a football game between present Gophers and former stars, featuring 1925 All American Worl Mnetinean and others.

Minnesota Gridders Minneatolis University of Minnesota Universities of Town Tobby Marshall Minnesota Mama IRRG

Eagles Ply Buttons in tight race at Brackenridge

The Brackenridge High School team fends off St. Mary's Acatoms to solidify a spot in the second quint of the diamond series at Leasus ack, as Brackenridge aims to keep pace with rival teams in the race for the championship. Brackenridge stars Biman and Schultze lead the effort while St. Mary's battles to stay in contention. a Friday loss would eliminate the Buttons and leave Baglea and Main Arena Hutfulees to contest the title.

Brackenridge High School Baglea St. Mary's Leasus Biman Taca Wokty Schultze Brackenrichmond Conch Manor Puckpits Ingien Dazsla BF ‘Mary's Troy Bagiea Hutfulees

Helen Wills Resting After Cold Ahead of Paris Play

Paris May 4 Helen Wills shook off a cold and bronchitis to plan a light practice in Paris Sunday before entering the Holland tennis event. Her partner Minx Penelope Anderson of Richmond Va has been rapidly forming with daily drills as Wills prepares. In Abilene, Howard Payne and Simmons University track scaled the meet with McCarver leading scoring on the Yellowjackets and a 77 to 44 team result.

Paris Helen Wille Holland Penelope Anderson Richmond Howard Payne Abilene, Tor Howard Tayne College Simmons University McCarver The Yellowjackers

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