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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1928

Page

9

Laundry Nine Scrambles Inning Battle With Rockslingers

The Laundry Nine played a long, darkly officiated game against the Rockslingers. Zip Myler led off for the Rockslingers with six hits and fourteen batters faced, while S Dison allowed nine hits and struck out eleven over five innings. Letts led Laundry with a double and three runs in five trips, English added a double and single, and Pener collected three hits. Fielding errors by Prace and Kuehne marred Laundry’s defense as Re Thizen and G Thomposn stood out for the Tad ds.

Pha Post Toundry Bevine Hal Park Myler Salitting Rockslingers Ant Shearam Ron S. Dison Star Pilehee Lairds Heath Lavindey Big Guns Lyd Ring Prace and Kuehne Re Thizen G. Thomposn

Dad Vail dies veteran Wisconsin crew coach Tad Vail

James Cherry of Chicago Daily News reports the death of Tad Vail longtime Wisconsin crew coach born in Canada and linked to Neptune Rowing Club, West Tennaylinda, Vesper Boat Club, and University of Wisconsin tenure. The obituary notes his early racing triumphs and coaching career shaping national rowing.

Yourhkeepsin Erange Grace Tie Ecwllers Canada Ceargetown Wieconsty

New Yorker to Try for Knockout on Pacific Coast Bout Card

Pete Augual targets a knockout against Samuel Baker on a Tuesday American Legion card at Fort Sam Houston. The welterweight matchup, teased as a possible title clash chain, features Baker seeking the Division title with August aiming to thwart him after prior coast fights. The program includes McQuade, Albeil, Prather, and other boxers with decisions expected at ringside.

Pete Augual Ramuel Baker Toelie Koldive American Legion Fort Sam Houston Jack Wrenn Affternoon Pete Port Sam Hourcan Jackie Fields Slaker-Fields Fields Jack Thompson Fan Dundee Dundee Anguet Wrenn Augnet Honan Dick Hoppe Medrol Anid Wrenn Vangial Hoth Stridgeport Hay Rontrery Efe Sammy Mitchel Tel Jost Tete Ae Baker Omasha Mart Miami Florida Young Gonzales George Fir Field Thiminion Rich McQuade Andy Kralosky

Eddie Dyer Joins Benedicts in Major League Ranks

Eddie Dyer, ex St Louis Cardinals infielder and Interleague figure, now manages Joplin in the Western baseball association. He reportedly joined the Benedicts after a Houston game and will serve as club president and field manager next year. Geraldine Jennings and Dewey also linked to local sports events, with further notes on other personnel moves.

Hindie Deer Tire Institute Othlate Interplicher St. Louls Cardinals Joplin Western Baseball Association Ordeo Adebre Monnay

Forty Pro Basketball Games Scheduled in Western Division

Fort Wayne Cleveland and six teams finalize a tentative schedule for the Western division of the American Basketball League. Forty games will be played this winter, with twenty at home and twenty on the road. Representatives from Fort Wayne, Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis, St. Paul and San Francisco attended.

Elreult Fork Wryne Cleveland Feng Minneapolis Fle Pan St. Tansa

Dempsey faces crossroads after boxing career

New York star Jack Dempsey spoke in an exclusive interview about his uncertain future. He expects about a year of acting work ahead, then a major decision on whether to pursue business or a new profession, worried he may become a “millionaire with no job.” He praised Rickard, discussed future film plans, and reflected on his prizefighting legacy and current stage career.

James L New York Jack Dempuy Eros Peary Jack Egger College of Hard Knocks Dempsey Dempeos Wig Ai the Warkered Fistelle Laylor Dempser Diis Jess Willard Toledo Obis Ami Robbys Scorpsey Nauk Chew Jacl Ronke Innes J. Corbett Jim Clarket Dempses Times Square Acre Two

Baer Facts From Bugs Baer On Yankee Series

Oct 9 article from Baer column recounts Yankee series odds and public mood. Mentions Babe Ruth, Mel Ott, Lou Gehrig, and Joe McCarthy with opinion on postponing games to January. Describes crowds, bets, and varied reactions as the Yankees chase a lead in a troubled season.

Jockey Killed and Rider Hurt in Utah Fairground Spill

One jockey died after a horse collision at the Utah State Fairgrounds on Monday. Joe Agro suffered multiple shell fractures and severe injuries, taken to a hospital in critical condition. Another rider was thrown but unharmed.

Delays Wreck Polo Season in East at Meadow Brook

New Torr Oct 1 The open Polo tournament faces disruption as international matches delay the Mons Waterbury Cup and two games are staged at Meadow Brook. East Coast meets the Army in the opener while Band Mount faces Menion Brook, with many internationalists expected to play in singles if conditions permit.

New Torr Meadow Brook Sadas Waterbury Army Banda Meniion Brook Whrapatine Eithey Manual Andean Black Basticote Tolin Milvk Nevok United States Alon Eastcott Harle Haye Ring Tommy Hilchepe Honing Rick Sauuars Earle W. Hopping Atar Willing Easteod Altes Orn Meadow Trronk Wil Winnies Guest Hark United Statns Ten Much Tork Santa Point Averell

Notre Dame Star Kiley Takes Chicago Coaching Post

Former Notre Dame star Kiley becomes head Fonthall coach in Chicago and will practice law. Lamont, his longtime associate, to handle Losola eteren duties while a successor is selected.

Kiley Qests Toaga Noger Kiley Notre Dame Chicago Twaniut Lamont Losola Eteren Watil A Silecessee Ia

Charley Treutor to wed Florence Owen in Laurel Helpline Church

Local bowling scene mixed with wedding news as Charley Treutor plans marriage to Florence Owen at Laurel Helpers Methodist Church on Tuesday at 3 o'clock. The couple faces a light-hearted media buzz while Charley aims to balance ring life and bowling, with plans for a later celebration and well-wishes from the community.

Wnp Komtune Charley Treutor Etter San Antonio Charley Nina Charles Floranca Owen Laurel Helplrs Plocaner

Cruickshank Wins Maryland Open Golf Championship

Tony Cruickshank of New York defeated Al Fesnian of Chicago and Tammy Armani of Washington to win the Maryland Open golf championship and $250 prize money in medal play at the Five Farms course Trellimare Country Club.

Cruickshank Baltimore Tony’ Gruickshank New York al Fesnioaan Chicago Tammy Armony Washington Five Farms Trallimare Country Club

Frank Snyder to manage St Louis team next season

International News Service reports Frank Snyder will lead the St Louis squad next season at Averson Park. The street buzz says Snyder, known as Pancho, could steer the team through a rebuild after the pennant era, amid talk of a new managerial era.

International New Service Ann Charley Bern Aina Doar Elotnaby Hrendon Frank (Pancho) Snyder St. Louis Aven Park

Moore Boxing Card Reconfigured After Canceled Bout

Promoter Jack Shetonwald announced Moore, the Chitaga bantamweight, will box Nieto Acuna next Tuesday at Beet hoven hall after the Monday night bout was called off due to poor attendance. Shelton’s bout and other matches on the card were adjusted with changes to the Thursday night lineup headlined by Rich Toone and Teeny Dow.

Bul Moore Nieto Acuna Beethoven Hall Box Acuna Jack Sheton Moore Ling Quinn Tee Dax Pipht Shelton Rich Toone Teeny’ Dow

Local scholastic football schedule lists four games this week

Wednesday Brackenridge at Alamo Heights 2 30 p m at Army Bowl Mata Avenue High vs Corpat Christi at unknown time Thursday Toon at Garrett Held Porters Heights Panthers meet San Marcos Lobos 3 40 p m Friday Baturdas at Garrett field 6 00 p m note disrupted OCR yields uncertain times and team spellings

Thurssos Baturdas Brackenridge

Courtney Conquers McVey Again in Cleveland Ring Echo

Oklahoma lightweight Courtney held a second decision over Jack McVey of New York in Cleveland, improving his challenge status for Nickey Walker. Courtney dropped McVey in the third with a fierce one two, broke a thumb in the fourth, and fought mostly on the defensive after the injury as he earned a wide margin on points in twelve rounds.

Cleveland George Courtney Oklahoma

Motocycle boat race opens Linket club regatta

Natchez Mississippi on Sunday saw the first regatta of the Linket John Quiboard Motor Afficiation with entries from iron cities in Mississippi Toursiens Tennessee and Texas. Crowds witnessed the event as speediest crates competed in the inaugural race.

Kicker Roath Natchez Minx Mississippi Toursiens Tennessee Texas John Natehrz

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