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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1928

Page

17

Collett Extends Lead At British American Golf Meet

Miss Glenna Collett won her third round in the Vrrrian golf championship at Hunstanton as Americans dominated the event. Dobell, Turrell and other contenders faced tough matches with Collett advancing to the fourth round. Wrage stands as Collett’s next opponent while British favorites Wilson Kowlee and Molly Guiring stay in contention.

Hunstanton Enz Ted Glenam Collett Misa Collett Misa Collett Miss Cooper Stewart Hanley Detroit Mixa Englam Miss Collett Aix Dobris Axe Miss Wrage Mabel Wrage Yorkshire Gaitera Evid Wilson Dorin Kowlee Molly Guiring Wilson Fowler Whep Mare Burd

Giants and Cubs Clash Draw Record Wrigley Attendance

8000 fans watched the Giants and Cubs open the series at Wrigley Field setting a new attendance mark while 20 000 more attended later games. Scattered reports from Fork Smith Muskogee Springfield Lone See Beagut Mexia Tyler and Paria note regional followings.

Chicago Bay Giants Cubs al Wrigley Dell Smach Enna Sater Handay Lone See

Bears Recall Lefty Adams In Coleman Ball Club Move

May 14 Coleman baseball club recalled left handed pitcher Adams after a brief stint with the Bears. Following Adams recall San Antonio Bears exercised option on Ailsins and recalled pitcher, likely to be farmed to another Class 1 organization.

Coleman AL Adams Sutehser Menritory Adams San Antonio Bears Ailsins Porlsher

S A Boy Aids Texas Golfers in Southwestern Conference

Leva Tst in May led San Antonio players to a win at the Southwestern Conference golf meet. McCol lum Grenett, Maclay Burnet, and Dowinian St contributed scoring, with Connor Tse and others also adding points for the team victory.

Tstin Leva McCollum Grenett San Antonio Lye Tourscdar Feneesantus Creat University Stagmilhers Maclay Burnet Oller Lahn Conner Be Tse Dowinian St Het Holieau Antonin Pemlad Rxas Aggies

Major leaders line up in national baseball event

A garbled report lists numerous players and teams across states, naming numerous figures such as Ross Talal and Cardy with varying scores and positions. The text references events around May 14 and mentions teams like American Lacus and New York, with scattered names suggesting a major league gathering or tournament.

Mamet Ganien Racionat Teague Naling Firantian Mratos Ross Talal Caran Cardy Massion Pinder Fa Wanner Mealen Ihunerr Alekonotte Tetina Halen Hago Merkel Corda Lacus Antes Bean Fom Vantey Riva United Tin Moused Vanlon Vitas Mesgern Vowlleas Mossel Vania Milyka Thea Senaiaray Megan Bnei de Unvierk

Mandell and McLarnin Wind Up Their Training

New York on May 1 marks the winding up of training for Bummy Mandell and Geonie McLarnin ahead of their fifteen round lightweight title bout at the Polo Grounds. Mandell is a strong favorite to retain the crown, while McLarnin promises a powerful right. The event is expected to draw a crowd of 60 000 or more, with tickets selling steadily as promoters adjust the ropes for a dramatic finale.

New York Bummy Mamsell Geonie Mclarnin Trive Lor Meir Volo Grounds Stockford Bheik Basebilly Scundell Heliger Mattonvi Sid Tle Butle Bonward Tew Tendler

Dorval Poised for Knockout Win in Chicago Show

Dorval confident of kayo victory as promoters announce a Chicago card with Clark Olio and Dort Vorai among rumoured participants. Fans expect a quick, decisive bout while word spreads of tense exchanges and heated rivalries surrounding the match night.

Pulversat Servier Chicago Minsei Tatcony von Carn Napoleon Dak — Worval Faek Konia Hong Neigh Dorval Clark Olio von Vorai Sorwatey Senearioni

Unclear OCR But Bowling Event Mentions Scores

Fragmentary bowling text references Terner Ven Gin Eagle and an eagle team name. Mentions misread names like Hine and Hijet and a late score with a nine nineteen sequence. Unable to extract a coherent event, participant names, or outcomes from the garbled lines.

Jial Cer Silek Grune

Baylor Seeks Southwest Conference Title Bid

Baylor Bears eye a two game sweep against the Texas Longhorns in their final midweek series at War Memorial. A sweep could secure the conference crown, though Texas remains a factor in the standings. Southwestern University Mustangs drop to cellar after loss. Texas conference action continues with St. Bilward's University defeated to claim the Texas Conference title.

Morley Stennings Baylor Liversity Benes Tesna Longhorns Austin Dheip Aggies Bears Sears Wren Souther Methodist University Mustangs Texas Christine University Tote Oy Momlay Ue Daling Luesilny Southwestern University Texas St Bilward's University

Among the Amateurs Practice for City League Game

Eagle Publishers hold practice from 5 to 1 at Polo Pirld in Breckenridge park for a Sunday City league game against Union 694. The lineup lists Picard Waaser man Sherrod Cryer Robinson Gere bic B. Town Herndon Nixon Muel Jev Kate Butler Mishel Mary Priory Elliott Booek Bure and King. Virgil Winters says his group will play the Bike club at 12 40 Wednesday at Sabinal then travel to Uralte for a game meet the Public Service Utilities Saturday and to see New Braunfels for a Sunday contest. South Side Dudes have a Hogechal run planned. several players are out but the team aims to proceed with the schedule.

Eagle Publishers Polo Breckenridge Park Union Picard Waaserman Sherrod Cryer Robinson Gere Bic B. Town Herndon Nixon Muel Jev Kate Butler Mishel Mary Priory Elliott Booek Bure King Virgil “Winters Virgil Sabinal Hame Thursay Uralte Public Service New Braunfels

Unclear local baseball notes with scattered names and actions

Fragments describe a baseball game with players including Meyers Gibson and Bloxsom. Mentions of a light’s banner, pitching prizes, and a fever affecting Tanny Woxsom. Several garbled names and lines reference positions, hits, and planned plays, with no clear final outcome.

Gibson Messenger Meyers Huth Tanny Woxsom Shreveport Shortatap Will al Hones Tfl Heston Bloxsom Doginnita Aleide Atk Pheln

Neighbors Rival in Derby in CONCAGO May 15 14

Neighbors and rival owners entered in the Kentucky Derby at Chicago’s Concago. Mrs Nerlt’s hopes for the Derby were boosted as Melgle Cwrnl captured the Mammoth handicap easily. Martie Flynn offered saddlery for Kend a could win the purse. Beriz adds another entry for Mr Peabody Anna Peabody. Sunde not yet informed whether to ride Martle.

Chicago Karle Sanda Martie Flynn Kenda Fey Sanderf Beriz Mr. Peabone Anna Peabody Pelmont Sunde Air Peabody Sarky Martle. Flynn

Rattlers Hang Up Baseball Uniforms After Two Wins

St Marys University’s Rattlers closed a strong baseball season with back to back wins over Howard Payne and Schreiner, ending Griesenbeck’s era. In Kerrville, Schreiner and St Marys split a doubleheader as the Rattlers completed the sweep with a 5 to 1 victory behind Dick Hacu's pitching. Posey Biking hit a long home run for Schreiner, while St Marys relied on solid defense and timely hitting to claim the finale.

Tim Griesenbeck St. Mary's University Howard Payne Colege Yellowjackets Schreiner Institute Mounetaineers Wliggera Finik Kerrville Muttlers Schreiner Mountaineers Griesenbeck Woodland Dig Dim Wendrick Posey Schyeiner Mountaineers Rattlers Dick Hacu Martine Lehremer i Vie Watthers Beare Twivet Wink Mary Schreiner Bubtovies Noy Nelsot Migtiner King St. Mary's Schreiner Hornatt Netsouz Snadley Aml

Cubs Win Nine In Latest Streak

Chicago squads ride a wave of nine straight victories as Jets and Reds split and Phillies fall. McCarthy’s Yankees drop to tenth. Cubs, Reds, and Giants show strong hitting with Keeler and Webb delivering key blows. St. Louis overtakes Boston 4 to 3 as bats stay hot across the league.

CUBS Les Conklin NEW Nok Kiki Cuyler Chicago Cyibs Joe McCarthy Earl Webb Bruins Tiple Colvagu Rune Charlie Lily Luque Callaghan Cincy Jenkin SL Louis Boston Chuck Ya Tine Vittsburgh Brooklyn Stitz New York Yadkues de Goil Babe Stuth George Vipmeas

Willis Meets Joe Anderson at Olympic Forum

Los Angeles ringside notes show Jon Anderson and Corin dleweight facing Joe Anderson in eight to ten round bout at the Olympic auditorium. Antunig and other figures tied to the event are mentioned amid Anderson’s recent injury and multiple matchmaker Shaye Mayden Wadhams’ involvement.

Los Angeles Jon Anderson Corin Dleweight Dan Antunig Maya Anderaoy Coringion Usksineg Wis Phil Krug Mayden Wadhams Aid Anderson Fry

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