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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1928

Page

8

San Antonio Tennis Championship Opens Next Monday

San Antonio's annual city tennis championship begins next Monday at the San Antonio Country Club. City stales champion Arthur Seellgaon defends his title and doubles champs Annie Fuquay and Buie LaCoste return for another run. Former international Th. Worlon joins the field as stronger opposition, marking a historic close to the local event.

San Antonio Vlay Arthur Seellgaon Annie Fuquay Bueien LaCoste Th. Worlon Ee Antonio Berar County Oly

Miners Aim for Strong 1929 Grid Season at Texas College

FlaTaso sept 1 Coach Dale Stewart of the Texas College for Miners expects a powerful 1929 eleven. Thirty four candidates from Texas New Mexico and Arizona vie for spots as Stewart builds a team to face New Mexico Arizona Southwestern and Simmons universities. Rivalry with Simmons and Bridges adds coaching intrigue as former Longhorn era memories resurface.

Flataso Ally Lea Hla PD. J Daleil Doc" Stewart Texas College For Miner Lova Net Texas New Mexico Arizona Youny Longhorn Hich Southwestern University Bimmons University Lexus Simmons Frank Bridges Eagely Ihns Inc. University Stewart Texas Univeraits Langhorns

Tigers Coach Harry Pinson Plans Backfield Coaching

Harry Pinson, coach of the Tigers, may coach Pedro Tigers backfield and possibly play once in condition for rough training. Manager Sohn Tunemoore of the Tigers sued today amid unsettled personnel and coaching duties.

Harry PH Roller) Pinson Texas A Mollege Yenta Azo Wie Pedro Tigers Sohn Tunemoore The Tigers

Y M H A Plans Grid and Tennis Activity

The Y M H A football team opens the year with a Sunday game at Wrackenridge Park against Northenders, a north side desis boys squad. A triannion tennis tournament begins Sept 20 with entries due Sept 27. divisions include singles, doubles, and prizes for winners and runners up. The Brooklyn Sporting Conds company sponsors several rosucr prizes and events across men’s and women’s divisions.

Y.M.H.A Wrackenridge Park Northenders Desis Boys A. Hy AL Y. W. Hla Bronlway Sporting Conds Company Kins

Rain Blocks Delaney Takei Boxing Bout in Bubetsfield

Rain forced a postponement of the Wroth boxing bout between Delaney and Takei in Bubetsfield. The match, originally set for tonight, will now be held Thursday night due to the weather.

Delaney New York Wroth Bubetsfield Namla Takei Rpin

Dusek Playing Possum Draws Wrestling Fans

Dusek, wrestling Georg Hills at Beethoven Hall, has boosted Southern wrestling popularity with his style. Reported crowds grow after his appearances as fans hail him as the beste possum man. J. Corbett lauds his feints and sudden lunges, noting his lionlike pounce and finishing moves.

Dusek Georg Hills

Pro Tennis Unveils Terentieff Jannicelli Stars

NEW YORK Sept 19 The professional tennis championship at Forest Hills Sept 26 features headliners Terentieff and Jannicelli with Vincent Richards and Elenar Kinsey among other leading players from Europe and the United States. The event marks a shift toward a combined open title with USTA sanction and hopes for an expanded season beyond the amateur rounds.

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Rank Allison of Texas Fourth in U. S. Tennis

The United States tennis ranking list places Wilmer Allison of Fort Worth among the top ten, with Francis T. Inter, Lew Roche, and John A. Lenneasey noted as leading contenders for the 1928 rankings. The piece discusses the volatile season, mentions vintage players like Tilden, Hunter, Cochet, and Lott, and cites changes in rankings as veterans fade and younger players rise. It also notes Galveston interest in arranging exhibition games with San Antonio Amateur Friends.

F. G New York Helen Wank Phivers Unite States Town Tennis Association America Cochel Tiller Tilden Jour Francis T. Inter Victoria Jean Borolra George Lott Osburgh Henri Corbet T—Francisi Hanice Lew Rochele N.Y Teorre M. Dott Jr Chicago John A. Lenneasey Lndian Wilmer Allison Fort Worth John Vu Lan Grange Tulius Seligsa Uinter Ane Vennes Hunter Cilden Dir Cochet Tiley Hanter Share Pare Hans Rye File Mercur Torkeley Tell John Dorg de Tilton Lott Monnessrs van Ryn Doce Promesters Nee Tikten Manuel Alonzo Cranstan Molman Whit Ani Arnald Tours Lewis N. White

Big Ten Football All Day Long In Chicago Practice

In Chicago and across the Western conference intense pre season drills begin as teams push two a days and speed work. Coaches like Alonzo Stagg and Pat Page prepare for opening scrimmages while several freshmen report late due to minor injuries and a few veteran players miss time with dandruff.

Voneh Haily Lalita Alonzo Stagg Chicago Pat Page Tadiana IiNapis Humemer

Omaha Western club owner disputes Amarillo trip halt

Harney Burch of the Omaha Western teague club says his team will not travel to Amarillo for a three game series after an agreement with Amarillo’s owner. He cites high travel costs and a statutory benefit as the reason for canceling the Monday games. He notes league president Dale Gear was unaware of the deal.

Tulsa Harney Burch Omaha Western Teague Tulsa Oilers Tomorow Amarilla Cox Gurek Sereement Omaha Wichita Amarillo Dain Daan Nil Sevins Beens Dhe Anfo Cranhart Truwh Dale Gear League

RINGSIDE TICKET SALES FOR MAHUR AUGUST FIGHT

Almost one third of eight thousand ringside seats for the Mahur August fight at Parl Sam Hoste Lee on Oct 1 have sold. A large block of $4 seats remains. Reserved seats from At Were received today. Springfield notes Albert Jol joins local team after leaving Crevrse university.

Parl Sam Hoste Austin Legionnaires Holly Springfield Mays Albert Stolly Woo Ie Coast Loague Albert Jol Ile Crevrsetown University

Major League Baseball Leaders and Standings Fragment

Fragmentary sports briefing lists batting and pitching leaders by league with multiple players named. It mentions runs, triples, and stolen bases leaders, including Gehrig, Ruth, Waner, and Cromer, along with team notes and scattered city references, all from an American League and National League context.

Ameinican Manish Browns Raass Tith Yanke Gehrig Tanks Mitat Magali Trewn Dovies Frowns Come Vanka Ruth Walker Myer Red Sox Cromer

Tuttalo Triumph Over Mantress In Tight International League Action

In a close International League game Tuttalo edged Mantress as Mantress star Nochasler led scoring with 4-2, while Waltimore Ue and Jersey Sly Te fawark T contributed key plays in a 1 point margin victory.

International League Tuttalo Mantress Waltimore Ue Jersey Sly Fawark T. Nochasler

Weissmuller May Turn Professional At Turan Meet

Florence based news notes that Olympic games committee member D'Migen announces swimmer Weissmuller, famed for world record times, may turn professional and join a university coaching staff at Waseua University in Voki.

Weissmuller Turan Gent Vrancols D'Migen Paghic Coast Fuliany Weissmuller Daltor Teearils Ih P Bean Waseua University Voki

Polo clash in Greenwich women defeat four to men

Greenwich Com Sept 19 CP the women polo players lose to the men in a mixed handicap game. Fairfield and Westernster teams meet Calgary girls in an all feminine match Sunday with the eastern women trailing Wasbling team of Greenwich Loloeich.

Greenwich. Com Jim Fairfiedl Westebester Tenny Calgary Greenwich Loloeich Tni

Mora Styles Expand Under Hart Schaffner and Marx Label

Hart Schaffner and Marx broadens Mora collection with added colors patterns and fabrics. The new ideas aim to attract more customers by showcasing diverse weaves and styles under the familiar label.

Hart Schaffner & Marx

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