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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1928

Page

5

Waller Jol Bou and the Major League Vantage Saga

Remnants recount Waller Jol Bou’s pursuit of a Senators position, his 21 year baseball career ending with a blaze of glory, and speculation about a major league return. The piece then shifts to carded notes on the Cardinals’ pennant, Yankees’ World Series win, and a dramatic airplane baseball catch involving Major Leaguers and minor leaguers, highlighting the era’s sporting fervor and notable names.

Waller Jol Bou Tonner Washington Senators Walt Etroilstand Benutora al Fine Waller Rune Tose Dartia Cardinals Yankees M. Angelo Hesado Jr Los Angeles Ang Can Legion War Dayne Teviz Kelly Celd Mairie Koch George Kelly The Reis Westhola M. Angelo’ Hesgold Littets Mike Dessola Air Services

Waco Tigers Rally Past Dallas Eleven 20 to 6

In Dallas on October, Waco Tigers defeated the Flying Sunsset Dinh eleven 20 to 6. The Tigers started strong, forcing a turnover and driving 74 yards to a score, then added a second TD after a long kickoff return.

Dallas Hinh Vehan Tigers Matt Chimplonehin Ehey FlYong Srinset Dinh Dallax Yesterdas Nysmet Linas Waen Fron

Jacobs Apologizes For Hitting Umpire

Jacobs expresses regret after an in game temper burst that struck umpire Fanning on the knee during the Janeth Inning. Sacraments scored to give the local team a 2 to 7 loss as Teague presides and a fine is expected for the incident.

Bacianenyd Elmer Daeads Franz Teals Nitchet Thiradas Monee Rares A- Williams Teague Wrew Witness Acohs

Night in front of detective bureau ends with armed group

A fragmented report describes an incident before the detective bureau where individuals with revolvers confronted guards. They had no money but carried loaded guns. no further details are clear.

Cngago Tieul Walter Stavan Ktiza Snime Maen Thes Mons

Moore Bout Off One Week Planned Rematch Delayed

Pol Moore pressures delayed title bout after rain postpones Fri night card. Moore and Diego Acuna rescheduled to Tuesday at Beethovert Hall Ost, following San Antonio sparring with Benny Dougit and Kid Lencho. Previous matches include Dougan beating Lencho in a national scrap years ago.

Pol Moore Boniang Qin Lee Vhis Jack Shellon Tat Moore Diego Acnna San Antonio Toto Benny Dougit Kid Lencho Acuna Beethovert Hall Dougan Lenche Hill Maunest Tag Abitorre

Garvin Home First in Marathon Race

Garvin Home won the Columbus Day marathon run by the New York Chamber of Commerce. Clarence DeMar, the national champion from Melrose, Mass., finished second. William Wyborn and others trailed in a tight field.

Garvin Starks Arthur Gayrin New York University Chesler Char Her Commerce Gavrin Clarence de Mar Melrose Mass Sens Wille Wytouen

MLAIN MAKING HIS BIG TEN PREMIERE IN CHICAGO

DET 18 U. Nearly 10 football fans witnessed the opening Big Ten season at the University of Chicago where Maiin, Mayes, and Erin returned as key players. The star performance centered on a high-scoring game with Arvising to be the Big Ten leader in points as the lineup brightened. Mick, a 24 pounder, hurdled the defensive gap just in time to become Tray. Banaski wins Tyler wrestling feature in Tyler Texas. Ton Tanasul, 181 pounds, defeated Lyons of Omaha in two falls after a lengthy match, with Verans injuring his shoulder during the bout. LSU stays strong beating Pineville's Wildcats, scoring four touchdowns in the second period and one in the final.

Chicago Sinng University of Chicago Laws Innian Mayes Moi Erin Thea Ha Eyes Seta Mick Worrer Banaski Tyler Orr Lioux Taton Rouge Tigers Louisiana State University Truisiana College Wildcats Pineville Ile O Vigeta

Football Reshults Recall Sponde Notion

A fragmentary item reflects on football reshifts and a Sponde reference, noting how persistence or soaking may alter the outcome. The readable text hints at a game or strategy discussion without clear details or names.

Acquainting the New Neighbor in a Busy Anthill Tale

A whimsical scene unfolds in a garden where Blanche Silver and a crowd of ants interact with a new neighbor and a child. The narrative blends chatter, imagined chores, and playful dialogue as tiny creatures explore daily routines and routines in a bustling yard. The piece reads like a fragmentary children story with human and ant characters sharing domestic moments and fanciful names.

BUTTONS MEET PEACOCKS CADETS FOR ACADEMY GRIDIRON CLASH

A rough OCR report notes Buttons meeting Peacock's Cadets at Garcett Field on a Saturday. The game ended with Buttons defeating San Marios Lohan 12 to 7. Line names include Calderon and Campbell with multiple backs and linemen listed.

Hess Uleie Peatick Military Academy Saliinhay al Garcett San Marios Lohan Geaunfels Driitutels Calderon Orwite Steillyy Buta Reht “Rel Colwdrea Tidrignes Quartechook Campbell Foun Wellin Tole Wroibpeny Hrieh Sacud Lyer Ake Whiteread Thack Cakh Tere Anithneh Finnsiiser Hallback Klas

United States Dominates Tokyo 400m Relay at Prince Chichibu Event

International swimming meet at To wo ingawa pool near Wahyo marks Prince Chichibu's celebration with a US led 400 meter relay win. Notables include Helen Meany of New York and Germany's Urie Rademacher. Swedish star Borg heads a strong Japanese lineup in a tight, fast race.

Tokyy United States Omwimatts Toul Wyatt Walter Lauter Amit Sbohuny Weismuttler United Stans Wre ‘Borg Sweden Ch Chibu Setsuko Mateudaira Toowingawa Taneparty Pont Nrinck Weismiller Lauter Tyurin Eilon Borg Jin Misashili Yama Wauler Weal Wied Ravlemacher Zsurwin Werauils Mawatary

Big Six Teams Set For Tuneup Games Today

Five of the Big Six college squads prepared for tuneup games in a windy Saturday slate. Oklahoma varsity players planned open practice with freshmen, while Kansas Aggies and other rivals faced scrimmage tests under coachs in St. Louis and Emporia. The day featured varied lineups and hopes for depth as teams gauge potential strength ahead of conference play.

Kansas Oley Big Siz Oklahoma St. Louis Washington Beacs Andy Cleon Alton Kansan Aggies Aggies Jdnss Emporia Ae Mandalean Towa Staln Montana Devi

Hondo Comes Back To Tie Pearsall In Football

Hondo rallies to tie Pearsall 7 7 after trailing in the first period. Winger TDs and strong runs by John Finger help the defense, with Pearsall’s offense mounting late pressure. The Arete meet Tenlde next Friday on the Hondo gridiron.

Hondo Pearsall Tex Tondo Orls Ennisfetent John Finger Hante Agay Tonfin Peareall Arete

Hot Stove League Burns Brightly Moriarty Out

Davis J Wallis reports on managerial upheaval rumors around the Detroit Tigers and the Braves as Moriarty outs, Grif and Hornsby linked to future moves, Harris and Mayre tensions, and talks of Willie Mays and other figures shaping the managerial scene in 1920s baseball.

Moriarty Tony Spimathine Oielp Hanter George Movinety Vetroil Indelab Sanity Uieriy Detroit Hood Bil Willefer Yh Cabs Ik Mies Mowns Hosinn Braves Wil Perfores WAL AM A& Ingens Hornsby Tahe Cobri Hornsby Hornsby Braves Paytic Phillie Harris Vetrail Oso Thak Morris Plasera Arthur Melrior Pht Burgh

Thar's Gold In Them Horse Races Today

In West Virginia Ortis and Cayrot lead promising fields for the Great Western Handicap and other major races on the day’s card. Notables include Prince of Wales, Rintdy, Gaver, Orman, and Oh Say among early entries for the 500 added Western Handicap and 600 added Ayn Handicap.

Covntry Cayrot Chance Mar Prince of Wales Rintdy Gaver Orman Rolace Sin Alefank Sanknin Canaan Oh Say Perekins Stand Ry Rimba Comsterkerg Roprek

Saturday Leaguers Meet Tuesday Night

The final meeting for the 192K era will be held in the office of President John Weber on Tuesday. The gathering will discuss league matters and plans for the 10S season as several teams consider joining.

John KR. Weber

Frisco Takes Lead In Coast Playoff Series

Frisco Seals moved into a 92 to 8 lead in the Pacific Coast League championship series with Sacramento. In Sacramento, the Seals rallied after an early deficit, scoring steadily and finishing strong to pull ahead in the series.

Frisco San Francisco

Ohio Northwestern clash fuels Buckeye title bid

Ohio State and Northwestern prep for a pivotal clash as star backs Harold and Panter show strong form. More than 44,000 fans expected at Ohio Stadium as both teams seek momentum in the league race and to showcase returning injured players in scrimmage readiness.

Avago Obi Wilco Wishat Iair Northwestern Willéaty Ovehr Stadions Ims

Lally Turns In Record 68

Tom Dalis and Antonia lead a nonprofessional club event with fast laps and a 68 record. The report mentions a 75 score by Tora Copan and a 75-ish performance by Boley amid a mixed field. details are fragmented and uncertain.

Lally Tom Dalis Sar Antonia Willin Han Boley

Tanforan Track Reopens at Frisco with Fast Thoroughbreds

The Tanforan race track in San Francisco reopens under Innes Coffroth with a lineup featuring some of the fastest thoroughbreds. The inaugural event includes the SIMS purse and signals a twenty year era for the track under new management. Races are set to begin with the first day’s entries highlighting a revival of the annual meeting after last held in November.

Tanforan Frisco San Francisco Sone Hell Novembey

French fighter crowned. Marcel Tharm rises in first round

In a dramatic bout last night Marcel Tharm won a new French miniskill weight title after Bare Molina was injured in an auto accident. Tharm dominated the opening round at Zero boule, earning the championship in quick fashion.

Marcel Marcel ‘Tharm Bare Molina

Crashes Halt 200-Mile Auto Sweepstakes Race

Salem N W Oct 13 Crashes halted the 2005 automobile sweepstakes after 50 of 100 laps. Fred Comaf of Los Angeles and others were injured, Somer killed when his Bo Valve special crashed. Jim Gleason of Boston, Croné of Brandstand, Dave Evang of Antonio Tex., and Evans of State Auto Insurance were among those hurt. Clover AM hospital reported multiple injuries and shocks. The race ended with Woodbury Ralph Hepburn and Normhain Battin among leaders as 50 laps completed in 32 minutes.

Salem N. W Fred Com Los Angeles Jim Gleason Boston Im Croné Brandstand Aery Dave Evang Antonio Evans Ibn Kirsale Clover AM Connie Mose Glenzon Heaty Rondition Avither Clift Woodby Chicago Ralph Hepburn Homervile Normhain Battin Teocklyn Miller Woodbury

Miss Bishop Wins at Merion Golf Club Match

In a district scene at Merion Cricket Club near Philadelphia, Miss Bishop defeats rival golfers to claim a U S Women’s championship lead. Mrs Duboin and Mrs Harlow push hard but settle for high finish as the field battles tough links.

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