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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

11

San Antonio batters spark eight inning clash and Cubs trade talk

In a lively Texas scene, San Antonio stars like Pinkey Whitney and Russell Lyong shine as Tyler slim leads with four hit game and Main Avenue High School alum Lyong fuels a 13 to 2 win. Chicago Cubs deny Kiki Cuyler trade chatter while Babe Ruth's status and hitting rank draw interest amid league chatter. Nick Lutee advances in Lille tournament as Strangler Lewig looms.

Pinkey" Whitney Philadelphia Tyler San Antonio Russell (Tusty) Lyong Main Avenue Jet Paris Taylor

Simple Ceremonies Open Preliminary Olympic Events FIELD HOCKEY

Amsterdam May 17 The Olympic games opened with four field hockey preliminaries and a simple ceremony. A tablet memorial to Dutch Olympic founder Daron Van TLuyll was unveiled by the prince consort as the stadium hosted a bright public rehearsal for July and August events. The international committee member D von Lewald attended, and the 40,000 seat arena saw many Dutch spectators despite light crowds.

Amsterdam Prince Consort the Netherlavs Daron van Tluyll Baron A. Schimmel-Pennick van der Oye D. von Lewald Germany

Two Girls Games Set in Lions League Schedule

Two girls games are listed for Thurstar afternoon at Lionsfield. Ro'ra vs Trackenridge Eaglets opens at Sch and Main Avenue meets Westmoorland at B o'clock. Main Avenue previously beat Ro'vs 19 to 8 in a wild match, aiding their league position.

Thurstar Lionsfield Sch Trackenridge Eaglets Main Avenue Westmoorland Invens Hchira

Missouri Wins Hearst Shoot Team Triumph at M. M. A.

Missouri Military Academy rifle team won the national competition for the William Randolph Hearst trophy for junior unit schools in Mexico Missouri. The team scored 868 of 1000. Alvin Tritton of East St. Louis Illinois captured individual honors with 179 of 200.

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Visiting REALTORS In Golf Tournament Opens At Alamo Club

Fifty visiting realtors tee off in the 2B hole qualifying round at Alamo Country Club as part of a three day event linked to the Texas Association of Real Estate bodies convention. Local realtors are barred from play. The Thursday medalist will receive a cup donated by Mr Neil Jewelry Company. A leather golf bag awaits the runner up.

Alamo Country Club Texas Association of Treal- Hstate Mr Neil Jewelry Company

Payne Stile Dominates Jamestown Race Standings

Jamestown New York May 17. Andrew Payne of the Oklahoma farm band leads a cross country event toward Bradford Pennsylvania. Jed Sheynek trails with an elapsed time near 487 hours 2 minutes 87 seconds for OSU miles from Los Angeles to Jamestown. John Sale of Pussaic New Jersey sits second in the standings. Winged the trail from Erie Pennsylvania yesterday covering 46 minutes 5 seconds. The trainer lost one hour 2 minutes 62 seconds on big advantage over Sale finishing fourth. Payne holds a two hour 2 minute 35 second edge over Sale with elapsed time ROT. Remaining controls for the week listed across New York and Ohio towns.

Jamestown N.X CL Pyles Liberty Highway Bradford Andrew Payne Oklihawa Jed Sheynek OSU Los Angeles John Sale Pussaic N. J Erie Teailer Salo Itu le Jay Wace Payne Peiday Wellsville Hathh N. Y Finina N.Y

City League Amateur Baseball Puts On Sunday Games

AMONG THE AMATEURS City League schedules announced for Sunday with Bugle Publishers vs Union 094 at 3 o clock and Pillsburg Water Healers vs D. 8. 1K. Grocers at 8 o clock. Yuchila Salus joins the Grocers. Public Service Utilities eye three-game series with the Cubano All-Stars at Garrett field. Jea Carnwell likely to face the Cubs in the opener. Week includes multiple practice games and pep rally planned by the Knothole Gang at the YMC.

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Mexican Clubs Prepare Large Track Meet in San Antonio

A tri club track event is planned for Saturday afternoon in San Antonio featuring Monterrey Club, Young Mexican Club, and rival teams led by organizer Kid Tora. The meet aims to showcase leading junior athletes with contests in sprint and distance events at Nathaniel Cawthorne Junior High School field.

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Major League Baseball Daily Leaders From May 16

The report lists leading players and stats by team including Granthan and Miroies from AR, Velnen Corba at 27 May, Ruth and Yanks with 38 runs, Meusel and Yanks with 13 in Baubles, and Vevised mentions of White Sox, Browns, and Senators. It notes Tanks won 6 to 0 with Vipgras and Tries by Rica and Kepan.

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Bears Send Adams to Midland and Tea Brooklyns Hurlers

In Cincinnati on May 16 News notes Adams and Alber were traded from the Bears to Midland while Lefty Adams, once with the Bears, rejoined the club after spring training. Nelson from Clearwater, Florida, is mentioned in relation to spring action and teammate interactions.

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