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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1928

Page

8

Beaumont Beaus Beat San Antonio Bears Four to Two

Beaumont Beaumont sluggers shine as two Beaumonters deliver strong hits. San Antonio Bears suffer back to back losses with Rivière’s early stumble and tight pitching by Holzhauser and Newman. Team notes highlight Gibson’s worries over mound depth and upcoming road swing starting Monday in Waco.

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Flag Chasers Event Prompt Incomplete

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a name Fi Weare born with unclear date and possible reference to Ehrereport. No coherent event or entities clearly identified for a proper summary.

Detroit beat Chicago in blowout on opening day 25 to 1

Baseball summary notes a lopsided American League game where Detroit routed Chicago 25 to 1. The garbled recap mentions players Lyons and others, with fragmented names and unclear lineup details while highlighting a decisive Detroit victory.

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National League results and player names unclear

Fragmented OCR data lists multiple teams and players such as Brooklyn New York St. Louis and Boston with odd scores and unparsed names. It mentions a new shell for Barry in London and Harry expected to defend a Thames championship, but details are garbled and uncertain.

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Yanks Send Catcher Dickey to Buffalo In India Tolia

In a terse report dated May 21, Dizzy Hepburn assigns catcher Dickey to Buffalo amid shifts in the AMM International baseball circuit. Motions tag a aviation route and management notes hint at a broader league reorganization.

YANKS Dickey Buffalo Indianatolia Talph Hepburn Harry Millon AMM International Aden Adianepolia Ies Alon Seit Myers

Light contest invites anglers to big prize fish story

The Light invites submissions from anglers for the big prize fish story contest. Entries must be 300 words or fewer and submitted to the Sports Editor of the San Antonio Light. The contest ends the night of June 3 with winners announced Sunday, June 3. Entries welcome to all eligible competitors.

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Catfish saga competes for big prize in Light’s contest

Mrs. Carl F. Westphal of Fort Clark Texas hosts entries in The Light’s big fish story contest. Story One recounts a camp near Rio Provede where a group of soldiers fished, a 90 pound catfish nearly swallowed a smaller catch, and a daring pull ended with suspenseful river action. Story Two describes Hawaiian beaches, a windswept surf, and vividly striped fish with lavender hues and ribbonlike fins.

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Woman swimmer endures 50 hours in lake record try

Chicago May 2 reports Myrtle Waddlestin of Mattoon swam continuously in Lake Michigan at the Lincoln Park hotel area to break a water endurance mark. Officials said the feat lasted 50 hours, witnessed by Chicago Athletic Club staff and doctors who monitored her condition throughout.

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French Tennis Grant Winner Event Longer in Early Golf

Prahee Auteul Ley leads a complex French tennis grant event stretching into golf, with mixed singles and doubles battles, as players like Jennia Ailleau vie for titles. Prestwick and Rutland report Doug On Grant defeating James De Rear 3 and 2 for amateur honors, while other American players contend through rounds and byes in a packed schedule.

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Cubs Lose After Thirteen-Game Winning Streak Ends

The Chicago Cubs’ 13 game winning streak ends as the Easton Braves defeat them 1 to 2 in Chicago. Bubmith was roughed up by the Cubs, but three double plays kept them from scoring. the Braves clinched the win with a three-run sixth inning off Guy Bush.

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Lights era scramble in Texas league shocks Dallas fans

In a chaotic Texas league scene, Dallas struggles as Shreveport and Beaumont battle for pace. Poor attendance at Dallas park hurts league finances while fans debate moves and players’ energy wanes. The season’s mood leans toward belt-tightening and uncertain prospects for light attendance clubs.

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Michigan Wolverines Run Big Ten Grit Shines

Michigan dominated the Big Ten as the Wolverines swept to a decisive 10 game run with strong performances across departments. The team leads the conference with two games remaining and presses for a top finish, as Iowa and Illinois contenders watch closely.

Lightweight Dattlers matchup looms in

A foggy morning and unsettled skies delay a fifteen round junior lightweight title bout at Madison Square Garden between Pan American foes from New York and Seattle. Rainy weather postpones the event as Rickard scrambles to reschedule and the weight fighters prep for a second weigh in.

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Specials Cop Railroad Game Specials Cop Railroad Game

San Antonio defeated Kingsville Pioneers 9 to 6 in a Missouri Pacific league game played Sunday afternoon at the new Missouriaefficiamond. Koehler fanned eleven in a steady San Antonio win as both clubs collected nine safe blows and fielding miscues hurt Kingsville.

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Longhorns and rivals meet in pivotal Southwest tilt

In Austin on May 21, a decisive Southwest Conference final bout pits Naylor University against Southern Mathodrat as the Longhorns seek first place while heavy rains disrupt the schedule. The event caps a tense term series to crown the conference champion.

Austin A. Dod Aneet Naylor University Southern Mathodrat

Scouts of Troop 21 Win from Black Sox

Scouts of Troop 21 beat the Black Sox 18 to 16 at Linnehoene Donior High School field. Key plays included a Bithsel'n homer in elded the game. Pitchers/veterans named include Vorth n M eawley for the Reuate Newton and Dyle for vin Sox.

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Bud Taylor Versus Joe Lucas Fights Crown Question

Bud Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana seeks to prove he remains featherweight champion as he faces Joe Lucas of Detroit in a big bout in Chicago. The National Boxing Association will not recognize Taylor as champion after two years without a title defense. Taylor and manager Erdie Langs push for a bona fide title match, claiming they have pressed for two years with no success. Langes says Taylor remains the world’s top featherweight and expects to win tonight.

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11 Year Old Defeated In Arkansas Women’s Golf Meet

Ariel Witis, 13, who had defeated her mother earlier, finally loses in the Arkansas women’s golf tournament. Veteran tour player Clara Woolle outdrove her in the final round to claim victory.

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Return of Carlson Cheers Cub Leader in Chicago

In Chicago on May 21, Hal Carlson, long a Cubs staple, made a triumphant return to the mound amid cheers as the Cubs beat the Giants. The game highlighted Carlson’s comeback and his impact on the team’s pitching staff.

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Opening of coastal highway eases anglers trip to Red Fork Bay

Raymondville March reports a new highway opening from the city to Red Fork Bay, enabling anglers to reach Willner River fishing and hunting grounds along the coast. The project advances with commission involvement and aims to boost access for fishing and hunting enthusiasts.

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