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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1928

Page

4

Bruins Stay Within Reach After Scramble In Shreveport Loss

The Bruins suffer a tough 9th inning setback at Shreveport as Wichita Falls, Tonston, and Gears remain within a single game of the Texas League lead. Crengros hurled for Shreveport, while Leo Najo and Nunn sparked a late rally for the Bruins with several tricky plays and an error at a critical moment.

Manston Bhreveport Wichita Falls Levger Park Wichita Tonston Shreveport Bruins Joel Gitsons Geng Naa Mike Crengros Wichits Falls Walter Newama Aerous Beare Leo Cievount Nez Luziano Bing Swensoy Stutan Nunn Nason Taylor Brick Eldeed Jenkins Newman Lurienc Grimes Koeelits Waller Merets Meyers Baman Hineele Fielding Nee Poller Heath Najo

Rookie Gets Release He Should Weep

TARTS Texas May 1 The Marly bape wall club of the Lone Star League granted WoOB Kreler Jonhir Mile suntern a 400,000 payment as part of an oil venture. The Standard Oil company of New Jersey holds a hall interest in his 160 acre tract, Arithinre.

Tarts Texas Marly Bape Wall Club Lone Star League Kreler Jonhir Mile Suntern Standard Ol) Company New Jersty

Connie Mack’s Phillies Hold On Against Tigers in 1920s Revival

A roundabout account celebrates Connie Mack’s resurgence with the Athletics, highlighting improved hitting, defense, and pitching led by Sam Gray and Miller. The piece contrasts past failures with a hopeful season, noting key players and near-term prospects as Mack marshals forces for a comeback amid league rivals.

Connie Detroit Tigers St. Envis Browns Browns Washington Tigers Boston Philadelphia Miller Gray Rome Mack Sam Gray Oaine Ennerere Sam CoMnek

American Girls Lose In Tennis Doubles Match

The American girls team faced a doubles defeat as Wille and Poneliyn Arderton were edged by Couquerque and Henman in a straight set loss. The match took place on a Friday event at the venue, with Anderson highlighted for recent performance.

Arderton Thalia Couqurrgwe Phiamiion Amd Wea Henman Tadtete Par Migs Bourn Thuveday Mia Wille Mick Couquerque

Cubs Seek Bigger Ball Park As Giants Series Starts

May 12. Cubs owner William Wrigley seeks a larger stadium after soldout crowds at Wrigley Field. The Cubs open a series with the league leading Giants with 45,000 capacity but expectations run high as 10,000 more fans are anticipated to crowd in for the two game weekend engagements.

Chicago Dener William Wrigler Cubs Yankee Stadium Soldinfield Giants Wrigler Field Jorge Cohen Rob Qub Suntleer Laois

British Pros in U S Golf Rival Open Crowds English Players

New York May 12 British pros Vardon and Ted Hay have filed entries for the U S Open. Four others Arthur Comp ton George Duncan Aubrey Buybee Abe Mitchell expected to enter alongside contenders like Walter Hagen. In Chicago May 12 a large field of English players and Argentinians led by Jurado prepare for the American open on Olympian Fields Course, promising an international showcase.

New York Herty Vardon Ted Hay Archie Compton George Duncan Aubrey Buybee Abe Mitchell Wailer Hagen Randwich sesterJar Chicago

Anita Peabody Derby Hope Brightens

Derby notes recount Anita Peabody as favorite with strong pace and late sprint threat. Mentions Tara Mygin and Mia, with detailed pacing and a final dash, highlighting stable prospects and key performances in the field.

Anita Peabody Derby Hope

Pennant Chasers and Resigns in Busy Baseball Scene

A fragmentary sports page lists pennant chasers Fenlay and Resatin in multiple regional matchups across Dallas Fort Worth Philadelphia Detroit and Chicago venues. Mentions Adidas Denuses Hofman and various players such as Gray Strevecki and Cochrane with scattered scores and names.

The Light rach day shows civic notices and odd phrases

A garbled OCR style composite from The San Antonio Light mentions public notices and events through May, with scattered references to communications, editorials, locations, and dates. The text is fragmentary, mixing names, places, and sensational phrases without coherent narrative.

Meebia Aperle San Antonio

Watts Gunn Beaten in First Round Golf Match

Zena Nasti vitt, Walls Cuno of Atlanta and Civorgle Took galt prum are eliminated in the Teal round of the Bowlheri Conference golf tournament at Alnuinma. Jack Hohe ofie Undverally wins.

Watts Gunn Nastivitt Zena Walls Cuno Atlanta Chninpinn Civorgle Galt Prum Jack Hohe Alnuinma

Hagen Triumphs in British Open as American Wins Again

Walter Hagen delivered a dramatic comeback to capture the British Open, his third victory in the event, while debates grew over Glenna Collett and the British women's championship. The Times lauded Hagen’s resilience after a 38-down defeat to Compston, noting this as perhaps the most dramatic comeback in golf history. British press lamented missed chances and discussed the enduring American dominance in golf since 1926.

London Walter Huge Wittinh Rem War Aveble Campatiniy Watchl Hagen Anevivan Glenna Collett Hagen Keaye Xenchings Failurn Evense Times Heer Magen Magen-Compston Paps Suniwich Yolf Nagen Dle Comnstan Wagen George Duncan Weils Dock Hutchizon Waalter Tinger G. Hagern Wit Tim Barnes Americ Bobby Jones America Azareiyan Professional Golfers’ Association Daily News Victoria Post Jean Retovion Favre

Texas Longhorns rout Rice to tighten conference hold

Uncle Billy Dineh a Teran University Longhorns rallied past Rice Institute Owls 10 to 0 in Houston. Baylor and Texas A&M also won non league or conference games as Texas moved three games ahead in the standings. Dobbs Heuwang and Ton pitched for Texas with Ables and Tolle for Rice.

Billy Dineh Teran University Longhorns Rice Institute Owls Kriday Houston Baylor Frindes Steers Bears Vears Longhorns Innang Foue Ruby Dobbs Heuwaing I [Ton Tevns Ables Cuff ‘Tolle San Antonio Owls Phived Briday Toran Christian Horned Froga Duke Williams Texan Apairs Southwest Nen University Pirates

Payne Leads Bunin Derby Triumph in Eastward Move

Andrew Payne, an Oklahoma youth, again heads the Bunion Derby parade as the race shifts 68 miles east to Elyria. Gavurai led at Friday start but withdrew, while Tei time 8 58 43 propelled Anlo to second. About $46,500 prize money awaits ten leaders in New York two weeks hence as crowds gathered at the Friday night control.

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Young Coen Considered Seriously for Cup Team

Davis reports that a very young Coen emerges as a strong candidate for the Davis Cup squad. Trials at Abington will determine if he can beat Tenney and Latten and join the United States team in Europe.

Young Coen Angin Meglea VTA

New Zealand Draws With Portugal in Friendly Match

New Zealand and Portugal played to a 2 2 draw in a midseason friendly. The nations produced a balanced match with both sides scoring twice and creating chances, highlighting early form ahead of upcoming competitions.

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