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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1928

Page

4

Connie Mack on threshold of pennant glory with A's surge

Connie Mack eyes a dream as the Philadelphia Athletics push to the top of the American League. The A's win two games in a doubleheader at Boston and threaten undisputed first place as they face the Yankees in a four game series at New York starting Sunday. The Senators also win two, edging the Yankees in both games of a doubleheader to tighten the race.

Rhodes Baker Barry Collins Meleniaf Philadelphia Athletics Connie Boston Braves Eries Litstle Miller Huggins New York Yankees Connie Mack A's Yankees Washington Beartors Tru Munckmen New York Yankee Stadium Sundas Ss Cay Senators Aengine Altraye Philadelphians Rob Grove Mack Boston Ttina Grove Chainer Duffin Ipsaders Mackmen Tve Yunb Uds George Earnshae Ossie Dreell Eddie Rommel Wilton Dunlap

Excitement Builds for Yank-Mack Series in New York

Excitement runs high as the Yankees and Athletics prepare for a doubleheader weekend. Pitchers are at a premium in the AL race, with both sides shuffling starters and position players. Philadelphia is favored to win the second game, while Frank Lajoie and Hoyt are noted as key figures in the pennant chase.

A's Look Good to Ride Through Says Walsh News

A garbled sports page notes Walsh believes the Oakland Athletics look strong for the American League race. The text mentions pitchers, hitters, and various team dynamics with scattered references to the Braves and Seneca events, reflecting a chaotic OCR read of a baseball column.

Walsh

Knocked Out Boxer Kayoes Timekeeper in Muddled Bout

A chaotic match ends with boxer knocking out the timekeeper amid confusion over rounds and a disputed finish. The bout features references to weights around 71 and 145 pounds and names such as Kay, Mek, and Grong Gaene, amid a scene described as ragged and unclear.

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Flag Chasers Triumph in Unclear City Match

Fragmentary OCR notes recount a sports event with scattered team names and places. Mentions include Fort Worth, Waco, Wichita, Dallas, and San Antonio style references. Details are garbled with multiple misspellings and partial scores, preventing a clear summary of outcome or participants.

American League Scores and Standings Report

The American League results include Veldaye I mite and FICE ALR LISON HOSION 6.3 with Boston and Wise in action. Washington leads at 11-8, New York 9-1, reporting key games and player mentions such as Halleren and Merk among others. The fragment details several players and teams with unclear context due to OCR errors, but notes Washington and New York performances and various in-game actions.

Velday Boston RIE Ahsepei Tata Ie Wostaty Saeco Ing Honmann Patladelphie Ecciie Tatteriers Hatohive Croll Hemrevil Cocurayey Griffin Griffin Amd Washington York New Yorn B. Washingbun Yi Sock Galina Merk Thomas Auire Deneening Oleres

National League notes and scattered game recaps

The report lists multiple NL matchups and player mentions with fragmented text. Names like Tulane, Boston, Mariner, Hak, and Waters appear amid disjointed game notes, line results, and team references, indicating a roundup of recent results and upcoming contests.

U S Net Title Outlook Is Gloomy

New Fonk, Sept 9. Weance’s triumph opens the tennis event at Forest Bills. United States hopes rest with George Lote and Joby Hopresser after losses to Chehor and Hennessey. Cochet enters, supported by Keven Frenchmen and Englishmen, as the French lead the field.

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Eighteen to Gallop in Chicago Futurity

Race report from Relinaton Park detailing the Chicago Futurity siring stakes with horses such as Mixstep and Man O War in the field. Fares, weather, and crowd notes appear alongside race details and possible next events.

Chicago

Unclear Fight Card With Mixed Names and Fragments

The readable text lists numerous fighter names and scattered terms, but lacks coherent structure or outcome. It appears to be an incomplete fight results snippet with multiple garbled words and uncertain entities.

Dole, Former Mat Champion, Is Dead

An obituary notes the death of a former mat champion named Dole, with brief biographical references. It mentions connections to wrestling and school athletics, including a football coach and a high jump figure, but many details are garbled. The notice presents as a mosaic of names and roles from sports and education.

Dole

Tennis Cup Outlook As Cochet Leads American Hope

The article reports on John Johnston and the American tennis team, with players like Cochet and others discussed as contenders. It notes victories in doubles and singles, the emerging strength of young talents, and speculates on match prospects and training focus for upcoming competitions.

Yankees Sign Mister Mixup in California College Scandal

The report details a dubious signing involving a college player and a Baseball Commissioner, mentioning New York Yankees, Fay Mannahitches, Cen Oklahoma Cite, and ongoing college status. Officials reportedly favor a free-advancement scenario amid a messy transfer context.

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Bus Driver Starts Chronology in Channel Swim

A scrambled report mentions a bus driver and a Channel swim near Dover in September. It references weather, Dover, and attempts to reach the English Channel as part of a broader, unclear sequence of events involving various names and places.

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American polo team names Harriman Gowdin for international matches

The United States polo team roster features Harriman and Gowdin with other players listed for the upcoming international matches against Argentina. Details include team selection and expected lineup as authorities finalize the defense committee and match preparations.

Oakland Boys Need One Game for Legion Title

Oakland's Legion title hinges on one remaining game. The narrative centers on key players and staff from the Oakland area, with mentions of managers, umpires, and officials present at the event as they seek to clinch the championship.

Oakland Boys Legion

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