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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1928
Page
19
Texas A and M Aggies poised near top after a 60 victory over Sewanee. Centenary College and other Southwest contenders shown strong in early play as Texas teams face multiple foes including Vanderbilt Commodores and Baylor Arkasas clash in Texarkana.
A New York Yankees series report notes Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig driving record chases in the World Series. Ruth dominates with runs, homers, and extra-base hits as teammates and rivals pursue batting marks, pool profits rise toward record levels, and managers adjust lineups amid a mix of heroics and misplays in a tension-filled fall classic.
Two independent football teams promise to lead this fall with stirring battles. Sunday at Calling Gardens, the Tigers tied Kelly Field aggregation after a late surge, while San Pedro Tigers fell 7 to 0 to Brooksfield. In the third, Massey’s interception return set up a touchdown and Monc ard added a kick for point. Final lineups listed with players and officials.
Los Angeles officials clash over Helen Wills’s absence from a Southwest tournament event. Wills cites blistered feet yet officials press to display goodwill and confirm her participation status amid tentative exhibition match plans. The controversy unfolds as players and organizers chase public assurances and scheduling clarity.
The Westchester county girls' team defeated Calgary, Alberta, Canada 7 to 5 to claim the unofficial women's world polo championship. Earlier, the U S Big Four led by Tommy Hitchcock beat Argentina 13 to 7 for the Americas title, sealing two decisive victories.
Eagle Pass hosts border events with two bull fights planned for midweek and weekend. Legion delegates are promised comfortable overnight accommodations as locals open homes to visitors. Notable fighters Meriberto Garcia Alberto Tolderas and Jose Madoz are slated to perform amid border festivities and a paved road link from San Antonio facilitates rapid safe travel for attendees.
Fragmentary report lists several boxers including Willie Smith and Tommy White with dubious affiliations. Mentions locations like Johannesburg and Merloo City with inconsistent spellings. Unable to determine clear event, outcome, or formal results from the OCR.
In a chaotic Southern Conference Saturday action South Carolina Alabama Tulane North Carolina Washington and Lee Georgia Tech Vanderbilt and Clemson secured notable wins. Eddie Zeigler starred for South Carolina while Georgia Tech overwhelmed Virginia Military and Tulane dominated Mississippi A. and M. Other key results included Mississippi State defeating Virginia Tech and Texas A and M crushing New Orleans. Six conference games loom next week with Clemson facing North Carolina and Tulane-Ga Tech shaping major clash.
New York University may face Southern Methodist in a post season game, possibly in Dallas on December 1 or during Christmas week, after negotiations started last winter but stalled due to Southwestern conference rules. The article also notes other college football matchups and highlights from the season.
A four way tie tops Eastern scoring with Durmouth star Al Marsters Chiryeatt Lafayette Wicarcin Yeah and Keefer of Virginia tied at 40 points each after five touchdowns apiece. Keefe r reaches mark in three games while others clinch on field play. Weston Boston University and Moorehead Carnegie Tech follow with 23 and 22 points respectively. Tigers host a post game gathering with Hound Rock Dragons, Priesmeyer pasture, Friday night for a celebratory reception.
Robert Prather, 44, president of the Three-L baseball club, died suddenly in a hotel room Sunday in St. Louis. He had come to attend the world series ball games and was found lifeless in his lodging.
Oct 3 report notes gate receipts of 30,000 for the tennis tournament in Los Angeles, among the highest in U S tennis. Henri Cochet defeated Christian Toussant for the men’s singles title 2-0 6-4 3-6. Mrs Ming Sullivan Bunty won the women’s singles 6-4 6-2 over Miss Gladman. Cochet Toussant and French visitors Landry and Noussus departed for Kansas City after the event.
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