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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

14

Carazen Leads Round at Royal St George's

In Sandwich England on May 4 UPI reports Gene Saenzen of Flushing New York shot the best round among American golfers practicing for the British Open next week at Royal St George's. He played with Walter Hagen and George Duncan, former Reno champions, in the session that morning.

Sandwich England UPI Gene Saenzen Flushing N. Y Royal St. George's United States Walter Hagen George Duncan

Amateur League Preview Swells With Sunday Games

City Amateur League announces two real games each Sunday led by undefeated Eagle Publishing versus Pittsburg Water Heater at Teague Park and Public Service Utilities versus Uliman Stern Kravese. Games start at 6 o'clock with refs Mouillan and Dinnemore.

A. G. Roemer Eagle Publishing Company Pittsburg Teague Park Public Service Emortal Uliman Stern and Kraveseich Fagle “O Burdey T. J. Mouillan John Dinnemore Will Empire League Park K. B. Blie Bo

Light fish story contest sparks tales and prizes

The San Antonio Light promotes a fishing yarn contest through May with a 300 word limit. Entries compete for cash, merchandise, and services from Dibble Rompany, Barbera Sporting Goods, Potchernick's, Joe Granieri, Fred Christilles, and others, plus a five dollar bonus for best fish tale. A contributor from 714 W. Lubbock Street shares a 70-pound catfish tale involving an eel helper, while Medina Lake resorts buzz as opening weekend draws anglers.

Light San Antonio Light The Dibble Rompany Barbera Sporting Goods Rompans Potchernick’s Joe Granieri Fred Christilles Harry FE Alves Harry Designe M. EF. Tadeke W. Lubbock Street Ladeke

Fort Sam Polo Rich in Favor as Finalists Set

In Houston on May 4, Fort Sam Houston, a dominant polo force, is favored to beat Port Reno Oklahoma in the finals of the fourth annual Houston Invitational tournament. Fort Sam advanced by routing Kelly Field Riders 20 to 11 while Fort Reno edged Houston Huisaches 9 to 7. Top scorers for Fort Sam were Capt Harold Coulter and Lieut Garry Cultins with six goals each, Captain Willis and Timu vant Smith adding four apiece. Lieut George B Beverly led Kelly Field with three goals. Fort Sam led 11 to 8 at halftime.

Houston Tex Fort Sam Houston Port Reno Okla George B. Beverly Kelly Gus Shea Fort Sam Houston

Three Crews in Big Race on Schuylkill River

New York May 419 The opening day of the Eastern intercollegiate rowing season features Yale Columbia and MIT crews racing for the Blackwell cup on the Schuylkill in Philadelphia in a 1 12 mile course Yale, the defending cup holder, faces skepticism while Columbia’s Tick Glendon leads veterans past injuries and into form Washington’s Waste Callow brings a Penn crew ready for East debut MIT fields its strongest boat yet, challenging Harvard on the Charles River after losses to Navy and Princeton by narrow margins.

New York Tomor Pennsylvania Columbia Philadelphia Yale Elpic Yale Tick Glendon Callow Washington Pennerbani Boston Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard Charles River Navy Princeton

King George's Horse Wins Thousand Guineas at Newmarket

King George's horse Scurtie led a 14 horse field at Newmarket on May 4 to win the Thousand Guineas Stakes. Lord DeWar's Jurisdiction finished second and Lord Derby's Toboggan third. The winner is sired by Captain Cute from Stained Grace. Captain Cattle had won the Derby in 1025.

Newmarket England King George Scurtie Lord DeWar Jurisdiction Lord Derby Toboggan Captain Cute Stained Grace Captain Cattle

Fight results from Chicago and beyond shock boxing fans

A chaotic boxing card featuring bouts across Chicago and nearby towns ends with mixed results. Notable names include Jackie Dugan, Paul Allen, Barner De Corser, Eddie Dyer, and Ex-Jack Kane. Judges score unclear after 19 rounds. one bout references Fort Thamar and Toledo with scattered details.

Freng Chicago Jackie Dugan Tourrville Paul Allen Chivaga Barner de Corser St. Mail Nick Toft Chivaza Fort Thamar Jack Kane Ctorago Eddie Dyer Toledo

Ackermann Sr. League President Elected

John Ackermann Sr., 84, elected president at a meeting marking the start of the league year. The Intermediate league Pravevally outlined plans for the upcoming season. New officers include leaders from Oilers Tigers Young Side Bongady and Raat, with teams such as Celt Magnolia Tigers and Oroinel Oilers listed in the lineup.

Tohn Ackermann Thurwighlhe Intermediate League Prae Vally Mar Juin Angina Seog Te Elreult Shore Heweamma Andirinthiel Thie Ci Minge Dengue Teor Interprnetardee Brothehhead Oilers Mage Tole Tigers Bongady Bunda Magnolia Tigers Plastig Oroinel Oilers Ahd

Wiggins purse incident cited in May bout remarks

In a May 4 report from Laws, 0P2, references to Chuck Wiggins and Chiampolis highlight a controversial foul sequence. The piece mentions penalties, officiating, and post bout discussion surrounding Wiggins, with partial details and garbled names indicating a disputed outcome and subsequent commentary.

Wiggins Wavenport Laws Chuck Chiampolis

Filipina Tenorio Battled at Madison Square Garden

New York reports a feature card at Madison Square Garden with Tod Morgan and Lupe Tenorio poised for a ten round semi final. Andre Montis and Sammy Durso clash in a featherweight bout as fans anticipate a showcase of Filipino boxing rising stars.

New York Tod Morgan Lupe Tenorio Madison Square Garden Tenorio Ciik Clevelane Andre Montis Sammy Durt Anatter Sammy Mandell Jinnis Alody Yi C

Allison Hennessey Defeat Bell and Key in Exhibition Match

Allison Hennessey and John Tituneseey beat Berkeley Bell and Howard Key of Texas university in an exhibition set here Thursday. Rain halted a second set. The winners, returning from California, will depart for Kansas City to face the Chinese Davis Cup team in upcoming matches.

Allison-Hennessey Bell Austin May America Wilmer Allison Jobn M.tituneseey Berkeley Bell Howard Key Texiv University Allison Hennessey California Kansas City

National Volleyball Tournament Opens in Chattanooga

The national volleyball tournament opened in Chattanooga Tennessee on May 4 with contests scheduled at two a.m. intervals throughout the day. Champions from twelve states began the event, competing for top honors as they arrived and lined up for the first rounds.

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Swimming Meet at Concepcion Park Stirs City Carnival

About seventy five boys and girls are slated to compete in swimming and diving events at Concepcion Park. The event, under the city parks department, will open with preliminary heats conducted by Brhultz, who heads the aquatic carnival. Survivors will contend for prizes and trophies.

Concepcion Park We Brhultz

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