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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

8

Bear Dempsey Ready for Dallas Campaign

Los Angeles report says former heavyweight champion Bear Dempsey trains in California ahead of a possible September fight with an opponent arranged by Tex Rickard. Dempsey, seen with trainer Jerry the Greek, jogs hills near Los Feliz and spars in uptown gym scenes as he mulls his comeback. Local observers note shifting plans and lingering questions about his boxing future.

Los Angeles Mar Dempsey King al Filer Lge Feliz Hills Jerry Crord Dempeey Inpg Cex Rickard Rickay Mney Dempser

Flag Chasers Compete Across Cities in Regional Meet

Across Dallas San Antonio Shreveport Waco and Philadelphia results show Shreveport 1 Waco 7 Dallas 4 and Beaumont in Texas brackets. Philadelphia and Boston strong showing with multiple batteries and players named, while Chicago and New York headlines reflect league action.

Werthendar Dallas San Antonio Waenlia Falls Ae Beaumont Bert Wott Haourton Shreveport Waco Tueeday Resalia Sap Ntonia Waco Begumoent

Baron Holbert Le Murpuga Triumphs in Tavis Cup Elimination

The Baron described as Europe’s “new Tilden” defeated Australian rivals in a decisive Tavis cup elimination, Minty’s champion delivering a dominating performance to secure advancement.

Baron Holbert le Murpuga Minty

Fistfight disrupts Houston game between Selph and Fitzgerald

In Houston on May 3 16 Carer Selph and Howard Fitzgerald were ejected after a brawl in the third inning of yesterday's Spudder Butt game. Both players faced possible suspensions and fines from Texas league president Ab Dowk Roberts, amid prior tensions from the series. Fitzgerald slid into second with spikes and Selph punched Fitzgerald, triggering a near free for all before order was restored and the game resumed.

Houston Carer Selph Vsti Howard Fitzgerald Wichito ‘Falls Talay Ab. Dowk Roberts Pexas Leaguess Spudder Butt Kitzgerald Selph Fitzgerald Witzgerald

Steers Send Owens Home In Twist Of Baseball Business

Homer Owens, once sidelined by the league, was sent home as Dallas personnel evaluate a suspension and lineup changes. Manager Ellen ordered Owens away for a few days while plans for restoring form unfold. Teague and other veterans face questions as the Steers reshuffle amid uncertain futures and unclear decisions.

Homer Tiny Ty Adkran

Whitney's Big League Record Highlighted Inwin

Whitney starred for the Willies in a key victory while Cincinnati Reds standout, striking out three and delivering solid fielding. Antonia and Liens feature in the mix as San Antonio celebrates a notable spring performance and continued rise in the lineup.

Whitney Piskes Cincinnati Williniie Antonia Foelntari San Antinia

Sisler Waivers Indicate Stay With Senators Likely

Washington on May 16 report says first baseman George Sisler will probably remain with the Senators as waivers were requested to learn clubs’ interest. Chicago American League club reportedly offered for Sisler and Muddy Ruel, but Clark Griffith said no trade or release planned. Sisler, once a star with St Louis Browns, has lost speed and Judge has seen limited action early this season. Foster Ganzel waiver also noted, likely to return to Southern Association after brief trial.

Washington George Lister Senators Sisler Clark Griffith Griffith Chicago American Ltrague Muddy” Ruel Igler St. Louwis Browns Inter Tioneger Browns Judge Joe Ine Judge Foster Ganzel Birmingham Southern Association

Sports will bolster club in Texas league race

Shreveport plans to strengthen its roster with pitcher options from Al Williamson Toe Brown OscarEvtenda and Chief Wilkins. Manager Art Phelan expects a regular by Wednesday night after Joe Dickerman, a former major leaguer, joined from Memphis. Herrie Degiveros, who played for Beausont and Detroit in 1907, is reportedly set to join within a week, while Overiveror has missed Minneapolis due to a spike injury.

Shreveport Art Phelan Chelan al Willamson Toe Brown Oscar Evtenda Chief Wilkins Joe Dickerman Memphis Southern Association Waco Herrie Degiveros Shertstan Beausont Yar Detroit Minneapolis Soring Shrevepore Phrian Overiveror

Public Service nine plays Mopac outfit

Public Service plans three all ties with Cuhay at April and Sunday at Cres Field. Manager Riley Harris' Pulse Service Citizen of the City Teague will turn on the strong Missouri Pacific Sunshine Specials. A schedule gate at 5380 Wednesday afternoon on Uchly field. Following players: Orwell, Caren, Burkhardt, Wade Sloczera, Trinity, Sorrell, Veltman, Urtseh, Sele Lenn, Jerome Efarris and Vriver.

Cuhay

Olympic Board Clears Paddock No Comment

Olympic officials upheld Paddock status amid a tense discussion of the upcoming Olympic trials. The board offered no public explanation as the committee weighed appearance rules and selection implications for the United States sprint team.

Olympic Board

Barons Rally Past Crackers Clinch Narrow Win

Atlanta March 18 The Barons beat the Crackers 5 to 4 in a tight battle to maintain their grip atop the standings. Sherry Smith left after four innings, an error by Stax Worth helped turn the tide in the seventh, Sick Cullop homered for the Crackers, and Benny Karr fanned five on five hits for the Barons.

Aasgiutyd Wresy Atlanta Birmingham Ims At Ina Sherry Smith Lim Stax Woest Hlethen Mewphix Gareos New Orleans Chicks Hichrodt Bower Benny Karr Challanooga Gottlever Brooks

Major League Leaders and Team Standings Digest

The page lists leading hitters and pitching stats from the American League with names such as Ruth Yanka and Harront noted for stolen bases and runs. It references team leaders in batting average, home runs, runs batted in, and pitching wins and saves, including Browns and Yankees.

Mavidire Gumer National Leach Grantham Biratex Tarde Huns Tated Et Brose Tragnur Ets Browns Vania Trijivists Rulore Tegan Fend Eri Ruth Yanka Pal Tang

Payne and Smith Play Golf Finals Start in Austin

Austin May 16 Surviver Banthe Wet conference golf finals began today with Payne and Smith competing for top honors. The event at the university drew athletes from regional programs as organizers showcased mobile 44 and other competitions across the morning session.

Payne and Smith Austin Survivire Aia Thin Smith Vice Inn Bom Tai Tega c University Lero Walt Elomplensdil Pyte

National Race Nears Three-Way Lead in MLB Standings

New York May 1 The National League races tighten with St Louis breathing down Cincinnati and Chicago after a Boston defeat, while the Cubs surge past the Giants to a ten game winning streak. The Reds slip into a tie with the Cubs as Philadelphia’s Demald Hurst hits a homer in a 5-1 win. In the American League the Yankees win again behind Babe Ruth with 12 of 13 starts, while the Red Sox rise in a six game streak and Detroit falters in the series.

Les Conklin New York New York Yankees Louis Cincinnati Chicago Boston Teds Cubs Giants Cardinals Reds Phillies Demald Hurst Phils Quakers Bruins T Siveen Sever George Harper Hafer Curdy Borton Brooklyn Pittsburgh Robins Gakees Chienso Aga Detroit Babe Ruth Tigers Athletics Clevelland Serua Tris Speaker Jobe Piras Qainn Red Sox Sm Boston Winening Ruffingwood Ato Ogden St Louis Browna Fiox Washington Tey Lyons White Sox

U S Pros Fail In Leeds Golf Tournament

Leeds golf report shows G Oke of Great Britain leading qualifiers in the Yorkshire Evening News thousand guineas pro event with a score near 6 and several British players tied for second while American entrants trail. Di Meblhora and Taney Nabholtz each shot 7A and Joxe Jurado 77 after the second round before match play.

Leeds Enz G. Oke Great Britain Yorkshire Evening News C. A. Whitrombe A.A. Gaudin James Khudbeer di Meblhora Taney Nabholtz Joxe Jurado Felow

Waco Beats Dallas in Lively Clips Match

Waco pitchers limit Dallas to four runs as Freese and Love 2 collect key hits. Battle of Love features Gnuble, Mulvey, and Geary contributing offensively while Freese and Tralt anchor the mound. Umpires Irwin and Griges oversee hours of action.

Trobaer Pile Drown Mure Komenutte Billings Miter Waigamor Elute

Angler’s Fish Story Wins Light Prize Contest

J C Skeen of 519 Lamar street shares a vivid tale from the San Antonio river seeking sunperch. Despite trying worm, shrimp, crawfish, snail, grasshopper, tadpole and even a cigarette butt, the finny tribe remains shy as he weaves a humorous reflection on stubborn fish and luck in a contest entry for the San Antonio Light.

J. C. Skeen Lamar Street Light San Antonio Mr. Skeen

Riviere Debuts in First Game Amid Bruins win

Tink Riviere opened with the Dallas Steers in a bruising series as Wichita Falls and Shreveport battled. Tommy Taylor powered the Bruins with a home run and RBIs while Tex Taylor and Grimes contributed, but Shreveport overtook late. Nebraskas freshmen claim victory in a separate college telegraphic meet.

Ruths Pace Would Mean 65 Home Runs This Season

Ruth, king of swat, appears on pace to reach 65 homers this year if his current rate continues. After three Detroit games yesterday he hit two into the right field bleachers and a 470 foot homer to center, later adding a triple. He stands eight games and eight days ahead of last season’s pace and has five homers in the last seven games.

Tom Tavilor Tommy Taylor Streveport Thomas Pelving Nale Taylor Aingled Grimes Shreveport Sir Thomon Bruineile Texlor Rad Grimes Big Ray Tesler Roubdern Lite Cox Bruins Hoa Anil Mary Suemil Joe Brown Hoc Sippard Najo Whelan Nagan Grime Aunt Taylor Amy Karen Phuhin Lea Phippg Frank Wilson Phippa Wilson Dek Cox Borgena Meyers Cox Wilon Ray Alugle Lind Najn Holmao Andy Wohehr Okene Katradd Gulin Iutoreationaal Mane Service New York Asie Ruth Bssebalfe King of Swat Detroit

French honor American netters in Davin Cup opener

Pahts May 16 page notes the opening tennis exhibition in the Davin cup arena with Miss Wills, American champion, and Frank Hunter, top U S player, invited to start the match. Wills won the first set or match as she appears fully recovered from prior injury, displaying strong forehand drives and Hunter delivering powerful smashes.

Pahts U—Hinlen Villa Brank Hunter Offield Miss Wills Frank Hunter Plnser Ant Misa Willa Holland Ting

Hagen to Play Berlin Match

Walter Hagen arrived in Berlin and went to the Fennt Pala to practice for his match with Percy Allin tomorrow. Hagen and his manager plan to fly to Vienna Friday for a match there Saturday.

HAGEN Berlin Walter Hagen Lothe Percy Allin Vieni

Bear Box and Teamplay Events Highlighted At City Meet

Shreveport notes many misread items as a rough tally of players and plays. Names like Wilesn TL and Nap appear amid scattered phrases about hits, double plays, and a truck incident.

Shreveport San Antonis Staten Bare Nap Dinah Tun Taylor Nason Ty Pallein Neses Dolte Cox Geawn Wy Coe Brawn Jefe Agen Enor Donohan

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