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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1928

Page

5

Mexico Davis Cup Team to Play Here Next Week

San Antonio locals prepare to host the Mexico Davis Cup squad in a selection match against a San Antonio Diagers team next Wednesday May 23 at the Country Club clay courts. Mexico aims to tour toward the state championships in early June as the United States Davis Cup entry, led by Tilden, will be watching closely.

San Antonio United States Mexico Tilden Mericars Rincey Ponce de Leon Leon Wolthell San Avionin Mexico City Austin

Oliver Takes Role Of Hero

In Atlanta on May 19 Little Rock beat the New Orleans Pelicans 8 to 7 as Tom Oliver starred with a circuit catch that saved a run and earlier drove in the homers. Birmingham beat Nashville 5 to 1 as Sherman Aveling and teammates delivered timely hits. The Crackers routed Pier to tally, Lookouts added two, and other teams posted hits in a day of Southern Association baseball action.

Atlanta Little Rock Miore Tom Oliver Oliver Orleane Pelicans Southern Association Bhaseball New Orleans Thoss Lichrodt I Gileana Birmingham Tle Nashville Shermna Bige Jow Sevenenna Atlante Chattauvogn Pierer Weaver Cunningham Coxhan Baer Memphis Lisbinglea Movile Griffin

San Antonians Awarded Letters in Multiple Sports

San Antonians receive letters for achievements at St Edward's and Berown Institute. Captain Emmett OShaughnessey leads a group including Ferris Brotterman Waera James and Juling Tamer. Notables include Wilson Penry Hynckenridge High, Hub Friars, Iriery Bvo and two Maunenineers on Fevhal. Bay Antonia athletes Milton Bohannon and IM Iarggil also honored.

Antono Lecreemen Uwreball Lebreviar Institute St. Edward's University Nth Feboole Alame City Maunenineers Fevhall Harkee Equada Eakins Tiivoetot Milton Bohannon IM Iarggil Bay -Antonia Ower Te Tellern Behretmer

Whitney's Big League Record Highlighted In Hill Column

Whitney's run producing moment is noted as he shows grit and skill on the hill as Pittsburgh Pirates win. The piece references a remarkable fleeting record and calls attention to a Merri iy Month in New Orleans with Noahville as context.

Tut Pickey Whitney Kent Pittshgegh Pirates Thean Newlets Wither Dabida Kent Anutaten Attiante Shattanongs New Orleans Thera

Brackenridge star Melugin rejects pro offers

Brackenridge high slugger DeWitt Melugin, a third baseman for the Eagles, has turned down all overtures from professional clubs and will finish his education with one more season at Brackenridge. He also plays football and plans to join the Brackenridge squad. A swing reel shows his .500 season average.

DeWitt Melugin Brackenridge High Atceol Brackenridge Eagles Melugin Brackenridge

Bowling Turner Tentin League Night Echoes High Scores

In a lopsided bowling night the Turner and Mechanic teams posted strong showings with high marks by Nixon and Beck. The Jellies and Sinners faced tough competition as lead scorers like Werk Brickman and Muntenny dominated the lanes, while others underperformed. The headline night featured close battles and standout performances across multiple lanes.

Tha Marsanun Sopning Drewdan Jetix Jellies Lee Ahny Werk Aurk Uno Brickman An Esky Tlne Guinory MecStanne Bal Ind Te Amley Muntenny Budkin Tuck Smith Byers Ladle Stekwoun Wall Caldwell Gebhardt Reson Bhoa Somnong Guina Din

SCORE TO RACE IN KICKERS AT LAKE

More than twenty entries signed up with President Bil Fuelong of the Sax Ajlonia Boat club to race in Sunday program at Lake. Five pre-event heats will be run over a quarter mile, with classes and speeds noted. The course lies between Joe Grinieri and Fred Chiristilus wharves. last summer’s winner pace is expected again. The first event on Sunday will start promptly at 2 o'clock.

Inelufar Seevio New Braunfels Bil Fuelong Sax Ajlonia Sunda Peouram Suevtag Lenethenive Lenethenive of the Course Betreen Joe Grinieri Fred Chiristilus At & Oelock

Major League Baseball Notebook From May Headlines

League summaries highlight American and National League action with players like Waner, Frisch, and Fanks. Notable performances include homeruns, triples, and double plays as teams such as the Browns, Yankees, and White Sox push for wins, with scattered scoring leaders and fielding notes.

Guinea Mey Prins Bational League Ballings Reda Gants Deut Caras Cramor Haltamler Tarde Th. Waner Direles Uisannet Nahina Slolen Hadeas Frisch Ards Clark Nanlus Wan Kress Browns Vania Menael Yanks Trinlos Homer Tull Fanks Alvien Barrell White Sox My- Neely Trewna Miohing Pingras

Goodwin In Forms Squadron 62 Wins

The Forty-second squadron achieved an eight game run with Ron Jost contributing a win and the eleventh five adding another in Friday's battle. Tamale Tamai provided strong pitching with eleven hits allowed and one walk. Tris for Swim Mark Chicago May 15. Mrs Myrilo Frudalenton of Malioga announces attempt to break the women’s record for noneaten tank swimming in Miami Beach. Pete.

Boo Woomya Tamale Tamair Aven Storke Hla Algors Elaver Tris Cricago Mre Myrilo Ftudalenton Malioga Achormmel Miami Beach Fla Pete

Nehj.s Work Stretches Cubs Win Streak

Nehf’s pitching steadied the Cubs in a comeback victory over the Boston Braves at Chicago. Rogers Hornsby homered in the fourth. Kiki Custer and Beck drove in runs as Chicago extended its win streak to a season high. Reds rose to second by beating the Robins. Giants and Cardinals won big, while rain wiped out American League games.

Alice Associated Provo Art Kehl Loy Saha Afetiow Kity Wens Nebf Cubs Boston Braves Ghicaga Rogers Gornsby Lhv Kiki Custer Nne Beck Grimes Chicago REDS Eindveau Plute Brooklyn Robins St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Pid Purdyer Mignal Triple Gritzreich Merman Torreon Dridgers Deble Plass Giants Grover Cleveland Alexander Ole Lewis Melvin Olt Marey Bottomley Phillies Pirates Pittsburgh Remy Kremer Tle Walil Quakers Dr Williams Burleigh Grimes Kremer OWL God Ave Sane Dan Vanar Washington Miller Fingang Toth Yankees Shocker Lateran Regulucenza

New Glitter Field Project Planned for Neneten Area

A new glitter field for Neneten high school is approved with a 400 foot plank run to Thomas Neleoy Page retention. Ground clearing and immediate repairs are authorized and work begins Monday. Superintendent Marshall Journey will consult with Brackenridge High coaches on athletic facilities and junior school integration.

Nenetentidge High Hankl of Education Thomas Neleoy Page Renial Schondrechilapla Sn Perintendeng Mearghall Joune Wright Ritey Brarkenrlige High School Tha Plank Bry Wookn Ener Walle Tha On i Hlah Tkaize

Bell Plays Appell In Conference Final Datlas

A muddled report indicates Bell faces Appell in a conference final with Urllay Berkelay Bel and Savivday to meet More vis Appell and Rice senior in the singles final. Texas figures include Hille Ney and Merguson Danian in doubles contention.

Bell Appell Urllay Berkelay Bel Sensational — Coxay Unmersits Savivday Morevis Appell Rice Hille Tell Unl Ney Texas Meet Merguson Danian Lisa

Samuels Final Innings Home Run Beats TM Juniors

Samuels hit a home run in the late inning to lift the Lions Wield Sub Juniors to a 6 to 4 victory over the Tosna Military Tnattflute Juniors. Wolfshakl and Dave Wack starred for the winners, while Burleson and Bevan led the TM Juniors in a competitive clash.

Tim Griesenbeck Joins Eagle Club in City League

Tim Griesenbeck joins the Eagle Publinkers of the City League as catcher after Mane Fillett drops from active list to make room. The move elevates the club's battery options as preparations continue.

Tim Griesenbeck Eagle Club Tim Grieneneek Nonne Tomb Ten St. Morvan Nearloms Hias Eagle Publinkers Maner Fillett

Eagles to Aim for State Honors in Baseball

Brackenridge Vagls, coached by Principal G. We Gothe, pursue a state championship in baseball. Six returning starters lead the team as they prepare for a season of strong showings and several key players listed, with specific mention of Captain Waltner Moray and pitcher Gilburk Pyka among others. The Eagles seek late-season success after a 8-1 record in the prior slate, with awards and sweaters for standout seniors at May 25 assembly.

G. We Gothe Brackenridge Vagls Conch Manor Puckett Eli Benekraridga Rackmaddge Femia Capetain Waltner Moray DeWitt Melugin Hird Dilbud Pyka Nay' McBongal Bob Whitney Jett Tiel Dick Cullen Willer Schulze Bobase Max Schladiar Ambrosia Vargas Aller Howe Ines Ant Or Hollan Weill Nanvedd Tor Brandeubers Miruuger

Lions Fields Beat Roemers In Opening Frid ay Softball

Lions Field defeated Roemers 4 to 2 in seven innings as Stevals Wasa and Draughon's College provided key pitching support. The Lions limited Roemers to four hits and six strikeouts, scored six runs in the fifth inning, and benefited from Rosentight’s late recovery to seal the win.

Maury Spancer Lions Ialt Fergie Dodeny Dussnore Roemers Stevals Lots Rosentight Buto Draughon Business College Public Service Revere Stevenfield Wes

Saturday Loop Plays Three in Local Baseball League

Three games are scheduled in the Saturday Baseball League this afternoon with a double header at 1:30 pm between the San Antonio Air Depot and another team, plus a single game at 4:00 pm on the Pauline Service diamond between the Public Service nine and the Bike team.

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Bitulithic Cues Top Legion League Race

The Southwert Bilulicgh Gays host Wagarsalion at Test pace in the Southwe rt division of the American Legion junior baseball league. St Marys Fangs fall nineteen innings at Concepcion park as Duleh Binaminster shines for Clemesday. St Marys batters struggle after four runs in the first, while Zins aster lauds the late rally but falls short.

Amerigat Legion Afchide Gta St. Mary's Fangs Concepcion Park Tunagnign Mar Tate Antonia Gimmasters American Legion Duleh” Binaminster Ha Bright Clemesday Roy Alinek Te Dutater St. Marx's Zins Aster

Walter Morris Exits Texas Baseball Tangle

Dallas report notes Walter Morris, business manager, severing ties with Dallas club after a purchase dispute. Central league figures Sablosky and Alten Writes appear in a broader regional sports update detailing personnel changes and team connections across Texas and nearby states.

Walter Morris Texas Baseball Dallas Daling Steers Sinen Sablosky Pil Ieares Sobardoy Alten de Daasehib

College Air Race June 16 at Mitchell Pool event

WASTINGTON May 19. PremTherst Intercali rerate air race at Mitchell Pool Long Island June 14. The trophy by Grover Leaning airplane designer doubled and to be awarded annually. Each college may enter a team of pilots. Judges include Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh V Whitnes Reginald L. Broock Henry T. Davinon and Thomas F Hltchcock Jr.

PremTherst Intercali Rerate Joe Mie Leeming Mitchell Pool Long Island Grover Leaning College Selenite Ty Tur Callege Preariitell Wudges Charles A. Lindbergh V. Whitnes Reginald L. Broock Henry T. Davinon Thomas Fhltchcock Jr

Court Rivalries Dominate Davis Cup Opener

Reports from the Davis Cup finals describe Coen and Lott battling in openers as rivals, with notable results from William Y. Tilden and others. Kansas City and St. Louis contenders push against top players, while Wilmer Alixon defeats Jon Hednes in a straight-set upset.

Wich Wray Brown Lows Wilmer Alixon Wort Jon Hednes Ficilannnidis Lath Tell Tytmessey Wilden Youn Juler Ute Dar

Karotkins Target Victory In League Showdown

Karotkins expects a league win as Phedsurothin Stars of the Indus trial Tengue prepare for a crucial Sunday clash against Minizer Tob Bites. Manager Jackson confirms a regular lineup including Muar, Gay, Rintwi ch, Anckson, Walters, Spi vey, La Days, Brilaes, and Andermulil for the anticipated game.

Karotkins Lew Street Atrong State Jackson Hineap Con Posal

Burns to Fight in Des Moines Next Week

Burns signs to box Mile Mlatchel of St Paul in a ten round bout set for May 24 in Des Moines. Earlier Burns scored a decisive win over Johnny Simonson. Holland leads New York in a Dosis Cup tilt with Timmer of Holland winning 6-1 6-0 6-1 to take the series.

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San Antonio Shooters Headed to State Trapshooting Meet

San Antonio trap shooters travel to Waco for the Americus Trap Shooting Association championship with Four Star team members Charles C. Dyer Bob Ward and Ernest A. Powell leading the squad. A. J. Rideron competes in the Junior Championship as the group trains through the weekend.

San Antonio Charles C. Dyer Bob Ward A. Powell Waco Americus

College Baseball Roundup Mixed Results Across United States

A garbled college baseball recap reports Baylor and Salina clash on a rained out game rescheduled, Ames hosts Missouri in a close first game led by two early runs, Kansas tops Oklahoma in a throwing marathon, Louisiana Tech sweeps a weekend, and Chicago’s top teams deliver a string of victories while the West dominates at the close of May.

Coffee Team Plays Boerne Coffee Team Plays Boerne

The All-Cold Coffer Giants, winners in five of six games this season, face Boerne White Sox Sunday afternoon in Boerne. Manager Bremer can be reached at 4/12 for information. Players listed include McDowell Barnes Hoth and others for the trip.

Coffer Giants Inia Rollie

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