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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1928
Page
5
Dallas shows strong performance in a rough contest against the Panthers with standout efforts from key players. Grittin leads scoring with a late push, while Harrington and Latayele contribute important baskets. Team defense and sharp shooting drive a solid win as Daleyette adds clutch plays and recognitions.
Western Association action reports Shreveport defeating Spudders in the ninth inning as Springfield 9 tops Fortsmith and Joplin 4 while Tapeke pins Muskogee 3 to finish the slate.
Austin May 20 Letig Lewis Levinson of San Antonio led a gritty final against Jack Speer of Houston in a 36 hole struggle to defend the state golf title. Levinson, who overcame early doubts, posted steady play through the rounds, including a decisive win over Laveiler of Abilene and a strong showing in the semifinals. Speer rallied to overcome several opponents, including a dramatic rally from behind to beat George Tolan and advance to the final. San Antonio and Houston dominance continued as Albaugh and Menefee advanced in lower flights, setting up a San Antonio versus Houston finals scene in the later rounds.
Community fishing yarns submitted by anglers for the big prize fish story contest will close Sunday night with Linear Wisers to be announced. Entries limited to 40 300 words, all ages eligible. stories recount humorous fishing trips, misadventures and mishaps from inland and coastal waters.
State champion Lewis Levinson and caddie Simmy Garcia return to action in the Texas championship. Levinson reaches the Austin final Saturday to face Houston’s Jack Speer, whom he beat in an extra hole in the 1927 tournament held here.
The Houston Buffs and Waco Cubs played a tight Texas League contest with the Buffs pulling ahead late for a 9th inning rally. May powered the Buffs as Lindsey earned the win, while Tourston and Griffins dominated other games as Dallas and Fort Worth squads also produced key performances.
The Mexican Davis Cup team opened strong in Los Angeles by winning singles with Fricay and power, then facing doubles challenges against San Antonio. Victor Powe de Leon defeated Prost Carvel and Ricardo Tryin outlasted Leaner Steliynse. Norton’s potential return was discussed as the doubles event loomed.
Helen Wills, the American women’s champion, defeated opponent Morro in straight sets in Aipeuil France. The match featured Wills’ strong serve and court control as she moved swiftly to secure victory.
Troop 44 wins top honors in a National division event at Lions Fold. Brown and Wurl led the team with strong performances, while Datmor and Eiwney contributed for the losers. American division winners to be decided next week.
Whitney, a San Antonio high school product, plays for the Nationalists and handles five chances at third base. He was briefly unavailable with a minor injury but returned to the lineup, delivering steady fielding in a close game against Aldridge of the Giants.
San Francisco May 20 Whitey Witt outfielder listed to join the Missions from Kansas City in the American Association. Witt suspended from active duty of Kansas City club and working out with Philadelphia Athletics in Philadelphia, reported by Willan OCarthy president of the Missions.
In a sunlit meet at May Sh, Oklahoma, John Faulkner of Mena Arkansas led a versatile track squad through a night of events. The team dominated football, beachball, and basketball style competitions, with notable performances from local and regional athletes.
A chaotic scrambled preview details a street circus style hoofing race heading to Broadway. Runners including Wildfire Thompson and Pyle-backed performers traverse paths from Los Angeles to New York with odds and crowds building at Madison Square Garden before a twenty mile sprint.
Lehman captured the Big Ten golf championship at the Wilmee course with a strong performance over four rounds. Alfred Sargent of Ohio State and Minnesota’s Alfred Tob were runner ups as the event showcased top amateur talent amid a crowded field.
CNICAGG schedules fifty five college football games across the Midwest. Coaches prepare for rival matchups with games at Notre Dame Northwestern Harvard and Minnesota and Illinois on various dates. The note lists venues including Bloomington and Chicago and mentions conference monitors overseeing play.
The Porty-second Squadron extended its run to three straight wins by defeating the Porty-third, 6 to 0, on a Friday afternoon at Kelly Field. Goodwin dominated on the mound, allowing five scattered hits as the visitors erased an early deficit, with Taylor and McKennes contributing key plays.
A damaged late 1920s baseball roundup reports the New York Yankees losing to Philadelphia and Chicago teams, with Babe Ruth hitting two home runs and Lou Gehrig delivering key moments. Indians beat Brown, Cubs snap slump, Giants and Braves win, while other scores detail close games and standout performances.
Evanston race day brings Northwestern hosts as Iowa Hawkeyes dominate eleven qualifying events. Buckeyes and others trail with mixed results as teams contest standards at Dyche Stadium.
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