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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1928

Page

9

Conner Urges Fans to Ignore Rumors on Manager News

Conner Jr. and officials say no official decision on a new manager for the San Antonio baseball club will be made for several days. Fans are cautioned to disregard shop talk rumors as the team prepares for next season and a formal announcement.

San Antonio Basepall Thomas FB. Conner Jr Ehal Norater Flans Mc. Conner Conteach Afr Conner

U S Riflemen Triumph in International Mall Bore Match

The United States rifle team defeated England to win the international match at Cam’s Pierny Ohio on Sep 11. Sergeant Muff and King Spillman set high marks, delivering strong performances in timed fire and rapid fire stages as the U S forces posted top scores across the events.

Cams Pirny Ohio United States Rifle Tenn International Mall Fingland Toroiga I. M. Muff Marine Corps Nergeant United Fitutes Infantry Camp Leonard National Rifle Association Lagtrack King Spillman 28Th United States Infantry

Frederick to Mogers Memo on Memphis Sale

The Memphis Southern Association club announced a sale of outfielder Frederick to Ye Brooklyn Nationals amid a draft dispute. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the transaction was disclosed in a September memorandum.

Frederick TO Mogers Memos Toon Salept Soimny Brederick Ye Uronklyn Nationals Memphis Southern Association Earl Vhiyrr

Weighty trio among new arrivals in college football

Former Angier and Bull Hoss fighter Cowan headlines the weighty trio joining St Mary's University Stuttlers as prized newcomers. Also listed are Pyip Mar, Showman and Len Kendrick's forward path while Coach Irvin faces injuries in spring practice. The Rattlers plan to place the first lineups at Lexie pack or the Arie bowl as readiness builds.

de Cowan Angier Bull Hoss Amaintein Jay Sol St. Mary's University Stuttlers Ber Lena Cowan Pyip Mar Carl Cart- Wiikt Aasistan Irvin Dim Kendrick Rattlers Lexgie Pack

Whitney's Record In the Big League

Whitney of San Antonio hit a single and scored, while making twelve chances on defense with eight assists and one error. The game featured Brooktrn Mondiy driving in another runner and Te won around third base, as around-the-bases actions highlighted the inning by inning play.

Hinkes Whitney San Antonio Dilphin Natawals Brooktrn Mondiy Suit

Hansen Set to Return Against Uhlan in Ten Round Bout

Norwegian fighter Haakon Hansen plans a comeback after a month’s layoff to clash with crafty California southpaw Treg Uhlan in a ten round match. The bout targets the Mingin University gym arena with promotion by local promoters.

Football Guide Confuses San Antonio Youths with Plays

A lively letter laments the football season’s demand on young players and mocks coaches for overcomplicating simple gridiron concepts. The piece argues schools should focus on learning rather than chase obscure rules, noting the public cares mainly about passes, runners, and a good throw.

Grid Prospects Perk Up in L A Hi School Camps

Local grid hopes rise as most football talent returns to L A high schools. Coach Cochran counts on new players from Athol and other areas, with key veterans and transfers shaping the squad ahead of the opening game at Gaizale High. Practices continue under mild weather as injury concerns ease.

L. A Hid Garrett Field Hugh Buffalo Ray Cochran Charky Bardwell Tapound Iaeck Athol Gita Iy Gill Inellibl Kay Goig Brownsville T. M Toes Burasel Dick Edwards Cochran Wagon Deck Miley Mennvie Strickland Gaizaleigh Hothr Cannon Peacock Military Academy Schdules Ivy St Aid Mear Last

St Peters Orphanage to Field Grid Team This Year

St Peters Orphanage plans a football squad with Frank McKinnon as athletic director assisted by a Notre Dame alumnus. The eighth grade teams in the city are challenged to arrange games as the orphans train and prepare. The band will play at each game, and McKinnon will depart to whip Lie [ritiae] into shape in two weeks.

St. Peters Frank McKinnon Be Pan University Chicago McKinnon Notre Dame McKinnnon Orphians Woodlawn All Gamer

Localized Race Report Shrouded In Transcription Errors

Fragmentary OCR text suggests a race report or list of runners with garbled names and numbers. Readable items hint at a Homer race or event with participants Mayet, Klein, Muirte, Tongus, and Neht. Specifics are unclear due to transcription errors.

Mayet

Matmen Reach Show Tuesday For Heavyweight Title Fight

Wrestlers team up for a big heavyweight show expected Tuesday night. Promoter Rudy Driek touts strong entrant list including champion Weavenwight, Stangel, and Mxt Town. Tob Tavis and Laon Labrinck arrive. referee Voight, a former local top heavyweight, to officiate.

Beethoven Ram Siegel Ragoth Rudy Driek Nul Dae Stangel Mx Town Tob Tavis P. Champion Laon Labrioln Italy Clack Voight Ginnl Chorion Hin Shaw Sota

Detroit Acquires Young Petrie in $14,000 Trade

Beaumont dispatches report Detroit Tigers purchase promising young infielder Petrie from Hobert for fourteen thousand dollars. Petrie will report to spring training in the west. Local observers note the deal boosts Detroit’s infield depth as Rube Stuart details the transaction and potential impact.

Beaumont Tex Hobert Petrie Young Heat Antimnker Detroit Tigers Rube Stuart Petrie Wall Siklie Shortston York Gants

Arrest Rice, Tigers Star Detained on Alimony Warrant

Detroit Sept 13 Harry Trice center for the Detroit Tigers of the American League was arrested at a motel on an alimony complaint filed by his wife. He was to be arraigned on a fugitive warrant and held by St. Louis police for extradition.

Detroit Harry Trice Detroit Code American League St. Louis

Women share medal honors in Canadian open golf

In Monqdulal Quebec on September 11 1931 Pergy Wattles nearly shot 77 to lead the 18 hole qualifier for the Canadian women’s open. Wattles finished with a 85 and tied for medalist bonus with Wil Wilson of Chicago. Edith Quier from Reading Mrs Mida of Chicago Mere Mandeves and Helena Lager of Ottawa followed three strokes behind. The field included 26 other entrants who qualified for Linglogy and fifteen from Curie.

Monqdulal Dinifala Miss Wartles Borsch Wilsini Wilsin Chicago Cme Edith Quier Reading Mida Mere, Mandeves Helena Lager Cnawa Linglogy Curie

Winter Leaguers To Make Schedule

Organization completed in San Antonio as the Winter Baseball league meets Wednesday night at a resort hotel to officialize rosters and schedules. President Wolk Vass submitted seven teams with lineups featuring Coffey, Faugh, Sommers, Morales, M. Crane, Arciniten, Rosehbeck, Skininor, Garcin, Crane, Weston, McCann and manager Soanen. Also listed are supply details, player groups, and names across multiple clubs including Kelley-Maverick Cubs Castor Santos Gara Galvan plus Tiny Siren, Shoria-Floffman and others. A Corsicana note adds that Stroud made a hole-in-one at Corsicana Country Club on the 143-yard 18th.

San Antonio Uty Ravaleerst Hotel Gewept Meeledale Wolk Vass Plas Offuinn Coffey Faugh Sommers Morales M. Crane Arciniten Rosehbeck Skininor Garcin Crane Weston McCann Soanen Martin Given Sehulize Hefmbig Ivocker Jackson McSuillan Offugh Howard Savage Wee Weiat Pehon c. Filson Byya Com Aftuithie Brata Ton Alexander Pattan Carroln Ste Uot Minazzi Macks Gonzales Marshall Thyiuer Suller Boxrowile Aine Kelley Maverick Cubs Castor Santos Gara Galvan Means Chuhh Tucorastee Favela Narinio Kinsel Steves Kzela McDonnie Gonzales Attinsmeister Man Peer Tiny Sipble Shoria Floffman Marne Apter Come Telquin Lacey Koil Diaz Grace Walker Bridges Kratzer Botmhy Tiny Siren

King’s Victory Boosts U S Davis Cup Hopes

King George King of New York leads United States in Davis Cup play, defeating India’s Yalia South in straight sets to reach the semifinals. He towers as the nation’s top seed, aiming to propel the U S to victory with wins over Valdes and Brugam. The draw places him against Prey Ty Kyunston in Rockville, as the United States seeks to reclaim tennis glory.

Mone King Tonyh Prey Ty Kynnston Rockville Wes Tament Bill Johnston Tr’ Lanner Simber United States Fatgirth Auvatealians Cuba Mexico Tennessey George M. Tordry Chicago Roth Lott Wihner Allison Port I Worth Tex Chanmion Port Pierre Landry Qedee AOR Allisony Pout de Teou Cochet COIN Tommy Wilber Bridgenort Tia Eecontrounit Sposent Junior Coen Isnnsne Denu Barol

Bowling Tunxen Tentin League Season Chaos and Change

In a tumultuous bowling week teams battled for early control as Cermen chased a shot at the winter crown with Deel Kealuars's Incur. infighting and shifting form disrupted standings. The Tenwara and commercial league sections show promising matches and upcoming schedules with key player performances and upcoming deadlines.

Cermen Deel Kealuars Telnars BPI Melrare Croat Perley Lg Kinlora Reimar

St Edwards football roster grows as 33 candidates join

On Monday morning at St Edwards practice field coach Meagher led 33 hopeful players through calisthenics and light blocking. Eight were reserves, thirteen listed as juniors, with about fifty expected by Tuesday. Co Captain Dier of Shreveport and several players from San Antonio Victoria and other Texas towns reported, while uniform issue was postponed to late in the week.

Mata Auchete Thackenridge Heit Yorkshire Avenue Miley Sti Fe Rail Rubus Tex Dier Shreveport Kilday James Grotherman Sam Antonio Vort Victoria Hoederberger Buekholtz Winks Yoakam Warnan Taylor Isein Wantersville last_yen Eqund Junsi F Lost Fouag Jf Whiura Tas Cruces Meagher

Jim Forguson Calls Out Gridders

San Antonio Tintor reports college football news with names and positions. Brackenridge alumni and Southwestern University veterans are mentioned as candidates. Coach Torgason plans practice updates as players prepare for the next season.

Jim Forguson San Antonio Tintor College Cone Din Karguson Brackenridge Igh Exay A Brackenvinige Ich Firld Thomas Noleon Layte Huonigh Verkehire Avene Wiest Loge Nh Cuplaiz Zeek Caer Vaploneelget Southwestern University Heine Cooking Torgason

Major leaders start lingering games at Kept

National leaders pace rattling: P. Wacer, trates, 382. Yuns: Panes, Phoins, 120. Touna halled ts Aeleonitey, Cardy 118. Wits: PL Warner, Pirates, 308. Maghing: T Waner, Mrter, as, TelMens Waner, Pirates 15. Sodera: Wilton, Cute, 30. Sinien vee: Cuylar, Cube, ih Piiching Menton, Hants, Fan lost 6. American lac on standings: Gosin, Fenaisin, 38. Runsuth, Venks, 106. Sino Wetted in: Genzis, Yank 129. Doubles: Echile, Browns, Meus, Tanks, 4. Treat Combs, Vanna, 18. Slomers, Tutth, Yanks 15. Atalon Kasest Spor, Mod Box. 25. Virching: Hoyt, Varta, Yanks, Jost B.

Cube Menton Hants Fan American Lacon Altings Gosin Fenaisin Runsuth Venks Genzis Yank Missatanush Cravens Echile Browns Meus Tanks Treat Combs Vanna Slomers Tutth Yanks Atalon Kasest Spor Mod Box Virching Hoyt Varta Jost B

Turfmen Okeh Charity Fund plan faces strike in Chicago

Officials of the Thoroughbred Association propose deducting 1 percent from winnings to fund a benevolent pool for distressed horsemen. Hawthorne stable owners oppose the deduction triggering a strike, while most parties say differences are resolved except two minor points. The collected money funds relief and improved living conditions for those in need.

Chicago Sruit Atont Amerlen Baer Thoroughbed’ Association Hawthorne Association Alti

Hockey Association to Have Six Teams

Misin Sept 11 The American Hockey association will feature six teams this season. Secretary W. G. Gre announced that the cities represented will include Minneapolis St Paul and Milwaukee Kansas City Des Moines and St Louis. Several longtime members have dropped out this year.

Louis Eveney Hornsby Senzue- Winnipes

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