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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1928

Page

4

Giants Game From Top Taking On Brooklyn

Bears reward Conner for loyalty as San Antonio franchise shift unfolds. Resignation of President Ables prompts changes in leadership. Connner named trusted secretary and observer amid ownership talks. Reports deny Giants sale while aim to keep league structure intact persists.

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French Tennis Star Fights to Defend National Title

Formil Hills New York September 15 The American and foreign entrants clash in the national tennis championship with Lourinment and Cocket among front runners. Rain halted play while Cocket struggled against Mangivi of Newark and the crowd watched as top contenders faced setbacks and renewed effort.

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Giants Sweep Doubleheaders to Firm Pennant Bid

John McGraw’s Giants sweep four straight doubleheaders at Boston and Philadelphia, setting a major league record for consecutive doubleheaders victories and narrowing the gap with the St Louis Cardinals. Freddy Fitzsimmons and Jack Scott win the final twin bill as the Giants surge in the pennant chase.

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Bench Warmer Riley Leading in Western League batters

Western league standings show Pueblo slugger Riley atop the batting list after recent games. Alums and Oscar Frichardt of Amarillo boost the pace, with Eckhardt Geils and Wichita’s star moving into top four as leaders Bennett Futra Van Camp, Bears, Wetzl, and Crabtree post strong marks.

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August Baker Not Under Same Manager in Fight Card Shakeup

The report says Sergeant Flamy Thaker and Dece August were set for the Army Post fight card at the Amerikos Second convention but are now under different management. A New York boxing commission inquiry confirms Thaker is under Ale Katz and August lacks a registered purse in New York. Charles Rose attends business.

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Catcher Campbell Traded Between Minor League Teams

In a morning edition story from the Kansas City Star, Cilthorne Campbell, 21, of Kansas City Kansas, was traded by the Shreveport club of theTerns Lenpun to the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association. Campbell was sent for a heart dime and then recalled by Shreveport.

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Schreiner Mountaineers open season at Helly Field

Kerrville Sept 15 The Schreiner Institute Mountaineers begin football Friday Sept 21 against Helly Field Fliess. Coach Gilstran forecasts a competitive opener as veterans and new recruits mix, with strong line play expected from Austin and King regions. The home squad will need to contain experience opponents while youngsters from Schreiner push for early impact.

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Major League Baseball Leads and Players Amid War-Torn Roster Odds

Fragmentary OCR notes list National and American League players and teams with scattered stats and names. Mentions include Waner, Birds, Yankees, Browns, and various positional references with unclear contexts. The text reads like a wartime sports column or box score summary with mixed fragments and inconsistent spellings.

Sandlot Baseball Series Opens in Cincinnati

The eighteenth annual National Baseball Federation tournament kicked off in Cincinnati as defending champs seek a third straight title. Akron Indianapolis Northwestern University champions along with teams from Waukegan Charleston Vin­sburgh and others compete in a double elimination format beginning with today’s games.

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French Tennis Stars Play in Kansas City Event

A French tennis showcase featuring stars such as Beni Cabet, C. Bunssee, Lan dis, and Johnny Hennesser is set for Kansas City. Doubles teams from the roster will compete at Thornhill Lente, with arrangements confirmed today amid other matches and a separate title bout in Chicago.

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Wingard to Athletics in Miladelphia deal

Wingard, star of the Silinantes American Avnolae team, sold to the Athletics for an estimated 25,000 dollars. The deal moves him from the Brewers where he posted a .275 batting average and 28 wins against now unclear totals. Wingard, acquired from the Tallis Crowns last spring, had been a key contributor in Milwaukee’s lineup.

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List er and Rextorik Join College Station Football Staff

In College Station Texas the Aggies football coaching staff gains new assistants Tucker Lister and J A Dutch Rextorik. Lister from Tevingsen will assist on the line with Chuck Bassett while Rextorik returns after last year and will coach the darter 36 position alongside M Miggin botham.

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Multilateral Offense Prompts Coach's Challenge at Champaign

Officials at Champaign await clarification as University of D1oters debates a multilateral offense concept. Coach Roly Rupphe of the championship program hints at strategic plans while noting the offense could redefine play style and push competitors to adapt quickly.

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Hallahan and Crengras Named for Third Clash

HOUSTON Sept. 1 A Teste handed duel between Mike Crengras Wichita Falls and Hallahan of Houston opens the third game of the TerA league playoff series this morning. Crengras, eager for the crucial clash, has been kept in reserve by Wichita manager Galloway while Hallahan returns from a prior injury and prepares to face Houston. The series hinges on this decisive matchup, with Belt between the two halves shaping the outcome of the split season.

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Harlandale High Coach Sees Strong Football Prospects

Harlandale High aims for improvements as coach Teta Strite notes progress after a scoreless tie with Aling Leighta Tigh, with veteran players like Zillinen Kitchens and Lagat Moors leading the squad. The team plans a league game against Shackenridge High and two non league tests before with Dewler 5.

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Newsboy Brown Stays To Fight Johnny Hill

In London a Newsboy Brown postpones his departure on the Mauretania and plans a return bout against Johnny Hill at Albert Hall on October 18. Hill had invited Kat in a fifteen round fight scheduled for August 29. Local boxing notes include Grogan versus Glick in New York with a lightweight title bout set for October at Madison Square Garden.

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Racing Scandal Shocks Tipster Rumors Hit Betting World

Fragmentary Chicago wire reports a racing scandal centering on a tipster and alleged tipster operations. Officials deny ties to prominent figures including managers from the Giants and the Boston Braves while investigations seek rewards and the specifics of payments.

Flag Chasers and City Matches Across Cities

Fragmented odd text lists teams and places including New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago and dates with unclear results. Mentions hosts Heston and Gitlags, plus scattered names and scores. overall it appears to be a puzzle-like sports note with mismatched items and a game schedule reference.

National League Scores and Matches Noted

The page lists National League games and matchups including Philadelphia at Philadelphia and Chicago at Boston. It mentions several players and teams such as Mallerieas Fligsimmane Hogans T and Reed Hawarda, with scattered scores and frame notes from various venues.

Liska Cinches Pitching Lead in American Association

Liska tightens grip on pitching lead as Milwaukee and Toledo players post strong week results. Officials note Liska’s 18 wins and strong ERA amid a batch of victories, with players like Wilson and Moore contributing for Milwaukee and Toledo.

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