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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

9

Unclear baseball play by play with numerous garbled names

A scrambled account describes a fourth inning rally and fielding efforts across a baseball game. It mentions doubles, walks, a batter reaching, and defensive plays by players including Grimes Meyers and Dusty Morwens with improvised fielding and a dramatic double play.

Grimes Iwamg Douine Wilieh Meyers Iree Najo Typ Imaty Dusty Morwens Wivle Grint Monde Dubin Philbin

Mandell Fights in Jinx Ring

New York May 17 Sammy Mandell defies four world champions in a card tonight. The headline bout features Mandell seeking a featherweight crown defense as Argentinian challenger Juan M. knocks out opponents in a chaotic show. Earlier notes recount past welterweights and featherweights title bouts and notable knockouts from 1923 era boxing matches.

New York Sammy Dmandell Poly Gramily Deck Dempney Argel Pugy Horsi Johnnny Kname Bist Eugene Criqui Secont Criqui Eraion Paints Hahring Tundee Jews Mola Ater Johnny Wilson Warey Grebo Anguatal Pete Latzo Toe Dandee Weller Cenvet

13 Year Old Girl Wins First Match in Arkansas

In Port Smith Arkansas on May 17 Arielias Bat Springs golfer from Little Rock won her first match in the Arkansas Women's Lattrimament. The event saw the young player advance under the watch of local officials aiming to promote junior golf across the state.

Port Smith Ark Pi—Arielias Bat Springs Avvid Little Hock Arkansas

Mandell Fight Postponed One Night In New York

The lightweight championship bout between Mandell and McLarnin was postponed one night in New York. Weather delays pushed the scheduled May date, with odds of 2 to 1 favoring Mandell but uncertainty over weigh in at 135 pounds for the bout at Polo Grounds.

Sammy Mandell Jimmy McLarnin New York Sam Mandell Lonigat Samemy Mandell Jimmy McLarnin Veily Bckolte al Gaby Pace Diwmy Melarnin Siu Weers Chi Steve Uiusleam Hillmy Mandel Rockford McTarma Polo Grounds Sandell Malarnin

American golfers fail to qualify in leds event

The Nortly and Routh Ameren golf contingent, including jAioands Veorkhive Myeniing News Atwassnd gudiens Llunencmrdul and Will Melhor, were unable to qualify for the main competition. Despite efforts by Varian and Mitchell, only limited success was noted among listed players with key names such as Jurado and Haj ar appearing in qualification results.

Will Melhor Faray Nubhoitz Varian Akhe Mitchell Arie Hugar Ava Lord W. IL Davies Keuton Atlas Whitesidhe Com Willitue W. Rutcom Nichholts Seored AB Mehtlynn Lo Juraito

Paddock to race in Western tryout event

Veteran sprinter Paddock will compete in his section of the Western tryout for Olympic trials in Angelos on June 1. The meeting follows a family dispute between Paddock’s father and the South Southern Tauitie association president, with several regional competitors listed as entrants from New York and beyond.

Angeles Chictea Waddock Paddock Robark Southern Tauitie Association Amatour Huildowk Charl Torah University of Boater Formin

Fragmented Sports Patch from Obscure City Names

A garbled listing of sports results and team names with scattered city references including Wichita Beaumont Houston Shreveport Cleveland Philadelphia and others. Multiple partial names and numbers appear, with two games reportedly scheduled or played and various odd spellings and misread terms.

National League Matchday Notes From Incomplete Report

Fragmentary sports digest lists scattered names and teams such as New York, Philadelphia, and Machinations. A rain delay and unclear venues mar several lines while teams like Wing Thuratsy and Mason At Cilenye appear without clear context or results.

Wing Thuratsy New York Main Mason Cilenye Brauer Philadelphia Myishweg

Dyer Snaps 97 of 100 Birds in Weekly Contest

Charles OC Dyer led a field of competitors in a weekly bird shooting event at the old fairgrounds. Dyer scored 97 points out of 100, with others like Conner Mayes Ut and Marsh listed among notable participants and scores. Local standings and names reflect a brisk outdoor contest atmosphere.

Charles OC Dyer Groniils Tropa Binieany AL Dwell Holl Ward Nyc Tans Th Young TG. Marsh Neversdorf Treatanant Baker Mow. J Carnal

Cheers For Crackers Rally In Mixed Baseball Day

Atlanta May 17 The day’s games featured a high scoring win by the Western club over first place Barons as twelve safeties against Marcell led the offense while Tadley limited them to ten. Maryan homered in the second inning and Danny Taylor starred in a doubleheader day as Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga posted results. Errors marred fielding as Vols and Peabody clubs traded blows in a busy slate with Mobile edging Peiglers 8 to 4 and the Tenry taking seven of eleven.

Atlanta Wregent Ute Crocker Soatherly Association Inciser Jnor & Man Strick Nick Cullop Stewart Smith Yan Maryan Bya Baron Rs Danny ‘Taylor Merzis New Orleans Biz Memphis Sora Pteber Si Towenthal Noogan Tenry Hoe Theough

Homer Race and Leagues Shine in Local Play

Readable fragments show Homer Race and Amprigas League with Pinger Lut scoring, Paradelphia and Wansten Chvehind contributing One and Two in listed games. National League details mention The Lovers, Ruth, Haw, Gentle, Williams, and MomI Bimbanetts with scattered scores like American 90.

Amprigas League Pinger Lut Total Hat Balladelphia Loon Paradelphia Recs Wansten Chvehind Kone Ruth Hawnor Gentle Ke Willians Fa Momi Bimbanetts Ty L Wie & Plivinae Netinal Bi American

Gwen Kilday’s 51-Pound Catfish Catches Public Attention

A reported 51 pound catfish was hauled from Lake Melina near San Antonio by Captain Owen Rik of the native department. The catch reportedly took four minutes to land and drew attention from local onlookers and authorities.

Gwen Kilday Lake Melina Biel San Anton Murrey Owen W. Rikby Pative Ganght Kikiny

Hagen Winning Match In Berlin Exposition Golf

In Berlin on May 17 Walger Higen led 3 up after 38 holes of the long exhibition match against Perry Allisset. The event featured steady play and a close contest as the crowd followed the 38-hole format.

Berlin Walger Higen Wag Oo Perry Allisset Thir Mtkhole

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