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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1928

Page

8

Bruins Open Series With Pirates In Big Southern Showdown

The Bruins and Pirates clash in a pivotal five game set at Wichita Falls with Harold Scherwitz reporting on a rain-affected doubleheader. Tom Watt shines on the mound as Brains edge Spit-Toms Estell, while Gibson’s gang eye top spot and a possible percentage-point lead.

Harold Scherwitz Wichita Falls Shrevegert Learme Park Bears Cours Gibsons Gang

Lighted Tie Daily Fish Contest Behind Big Prize

The San Antonio Light announces a daily fishing story contest running through May open to all. Anglers submit tales from venues like Medina Lake, including W G Ashby claiming nine bass and a mysterious string of fish. Edgr Gittenger reports a record catch of 15 000 fish in a trolling tale from Corpus Christi.

San Antonin Light W. G. Ashby Medina Lake Edg Gittenger Mission Street Mr. Ashby Fish Storg Corpus Christi

Giants and Cubs trade blows as Reds seize lead

The Cincinnati Reds surged atop the National League after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 12 to 4, while the New York Giants dropped back with a 6 to 0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Giants pitchers yielded 17 hits, and Travis Jackson sparked Brooklyn-bound misfortunes as the Dodgers snapped a losing streak with a 5 to 2 win.

Deset Hove Gubs John 3TeGrin New York Ginnie Cincinnati Reds Jack Vundricks Phillies Giaots Chicago Cubs Reis Phil Cock Mays Quakers Phils Jackson Boots I Travis Jackson Giants Wrigley Field Johnny Butler Dike Bush Genning Cubs Invaders Tsinke Brooklyn Dolgers Pitsburg Siales Darleigh Mafe Balk Jim Elliott Clark Moston St. Louis Wichbourgs Doble Boston Gene Eddie Resamel Cleveland YANKS Tigers

Flag Chasers Results Across Cities and Baseball Scores

A scrambled set of scores and team references shows results from Fort Worth Beaumont Dallas Waco and other cities with inconsistent totals. Notable lines include New York versus Detroit baseball results and Philadelphia versus Cleveland innings summaries, plus scattered batting and pitching notes and player pairs.

Streveport Bonantvalo Fort Worth Beaumont Dallas Waco Wiehita Falls Housinm _o

Pirates Posttrade Rumors Involving Hill Gooch Petty

Spotty reports from New York on May 1 describe a proposed Bronk dr Pittsburg deal linking Jess Petty Suswaded Brooklyn Southpaw. Pirates reportedly seek Carmen Hill Johnny Gooch Joe Harris as exchange for Petty. Petty was suspended last week by Benolly club for training rites.

New York

Army baseball players rise to major leagues amid trades

The story notes former enlisted soldiers turning pro in baseball, highlighting Bill Cissell and Paul Easterling who moved from military service to high profile major league careers. It cites sales and profits from teams like Portland, Des Moines, Seattle, and Detroit, and mentions managers and leagues involved.

Bill Dixsell Chicago White Sox Portland Shank Colling Des Moines Western Teague Cissell

Bear Box Mystery Faces Odd Spies Of Tid Meyers

A fragmented history notes an odd game scenario with hints of a dramatic third inning rally. Mentions Tid Meyers and nearby venues Legis Wek Hens and a contested play amid exiles and players, with chaotic language suggesting a sports page through distorted OCR.

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Kansas Aggies Pace Lead In Valley Championship Contention

The Kansas Aggies show strong pace with one defeat in the nine for the Minnesota Valley title race as week four concludes. Other teams, including the Washington and Oklahoma groups, compete in upcoming games through May with various matchups and locations noted.

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Triplett Wins Slow Dallas Auto Race Daydash

The article reports Triplett winning a Dallas area auto race, finishing a lap ahead of J Bayes with corest rivals trailing. Hulmonds of Houston set a time near 109 laps, while other drivers faced a messy incident and slow pace overall as teams like Grove, Loving, and local clubs seek updates on standings and injuries.

Dallas Giselile

Rain Delays Sugarman Trip to Kerrville Game

Manager Zipp reports Sugarman trip postponed by rain. May 27 game in Kerrville altered. team previously set for Bandas Lakway showcase. Call contact for details.

Zipp Hir Bugormin Kerrville Alpbicn Bein Bandas Lakway

Duray Within Second Of Indianapolis Mark Duray Within Second Of Indianapolis

Fragmented OCR text describes a sports event with mentions of Indianapol is, Duray, Vanderbilt, and tactics. It references a Titan beats Linked Line and a WTKR video clip. Context is unclear and many phrases are garbled.

Phen Jan Winnie Titan Beats Peter Manouver

Pyle Runners Heading East in Transcontinental Derby

Arrowhead Ohio May 14. The Pyle blister by seated Meir eyes Tony on Achinhula 40 miles westward, the seventy event control of the transcontinental derby. Andrew Payne Oklahoma youth who returned to the Tenderahips of the ree Friday plugged over the commis tent fee that has characterized his performance through the 2404 miles from Los Angeles with an elapsed time of 403248722. Join Silo Paysnie New Jersey second to Wayie in the official record, combined the trail from Kigha Sunday through Cleveland traffic at 73 AM thus cut the Oklahoma runner’s lead by 8 minutes 1 records. Bala followed by Hid Gardner Seattle in Fdo 10. Phird cue Mike Jubce Cleveland Tristman in TA4B 30 Payne aere recipient of a eligible puree ere. Throrrow the runners will move team Aghtaliyin to leie Pa Hasty Sheare Aievur and Adae miaber who was among the first 25, was struck by an automobile ems at Elyrin and was taken to a hospital where it was feared to find a fractured ely

Arrowhead Ohio Pyle Meir Tony Achinhula Andrew Payne Los Angeles Silo Paysnie N.J Wayie Kigha Cleveland Teaffic Ilegin Bey Bala Hid Gardner Seattle Phird Cue Mike Tristman Zynners Aghtaliyin Leie Aievur Ait Adaemiaber Ems Elyrin Ely

Cuban Allstars to Tour City for Series Against Utility Team

The Cuban Allstars under J. Avner prepare for a two game set with the local Utility Team in Mercy City. The Cubans boast a 7-2 record and a veteran lineup including Moncisainl Alenroz and Chavez. West-side workouts are scheduled for midweek with interim pitches and fielders lined up for the weekend doubleheader.

Luulio Service Witli¢iey Mersy City Garrett Sorby Wb S. OL Cuboue Peserylub Utalies Cuban Allstars J. Avner Lea Gp Moncisainl Alenroz Pilche Carrer Cutebor Miranva Morea Chavez Wises Manapas T. Alvires Jeff Fields Helgatto Nenter Fittil Ayer Alvarey Xiait Vin Abner Tint Mex West Tullitdex Jali Hilrris Rurvinia

Former Navy Boxer Shot by Policeman

A disjointed report from Chicago dated May 14 states a former Navy boxer, Walter Cinckioy Nelk, 20, was shot by a policeman during an encounter near Grant Barker training station. The police say the officer drew his weapon in a struggle and fired as the man lunged, with seven arrests mentioned in the vicinity.

NAVY Cuacago Walter Cinckioy Nelk Grant Barker Trolieemigt C. W. Tage Ina

Brackenridge Eagles Lead In Prep Baseball Standings

Garret Sieh reports Brackenridge Eagles maintain first place after two decisive wins while Devi Aveour Huffaloes and St Marys Academy Buttons split top runner up honors. Brackenridge faces Military Institute Cadets next as Coach Manor Parkert plans lineup shifts. Bales mentor eyes strong comeback next season with several new players.

Sweelowill Iovat Willy Brackenridge Eagles Wil Devi Aveour Huffaloes St. Mery'a Academy Tost Tos Maoling Brackenridge Wugies Harry Hamilton Pexus” Military Institute Garrett Sieh Bisons Garrett Field Brathenridge Wogley Jos Taonfer St. Alaty’s Manor Parkelt'n Sluggers Nearlemia Al*houzhgi Walter Howle Kogeman

National Track Meet Results Include Several Notable Feats

Fragmentary OCR summary notes various runners and teams with mentions of American entries. It references national standings and possible times, but the legible details are sparse. The readable items point to a track event with multiple feeders and totals across entrants.

Saints and Pirates Meet in Texas Series Final

In Austin on May 14 UPI reports Ed Sned's University Austin and Southwestern Georgetown to play the free game of a three game series to decide the Texas difference baseball pennant. Southwestern leads the series with the current best record. The second game will be played in Georgetown.

Saints Pirates Austin University Southwestern Georgetown Texas Difference

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