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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1928

Page

9

Leaders Close In On Major League Pennant Race

The Giants and Cardinals remain tied atop the National League while the Yankees cling to a slim lead in the American League. O'Doul's pinch run and Reese's triple sparked a New York win, as Philadelphia and Chicago stumble, leaving the pennant picture unsettled with days to go. Zachary stars for Cleveland, Gehrig hits his 23rd homer, and Washington topples Chicago 3 to 0 behind Sad Sam Jones.

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Teachers Meet Pupil In Frogs- Baker Game

Fort Worth reports a grid tilt as Texas Teachers hosts a pupil reunion with Clark and Gau University figures set to clash. Names Cosel er Nan and Daniel Gaker HN Nibleg appear in the muddled OCR as part of the lineup.

Fort Worth Teather Cosel Ernan Daniel Gaker Mort Werth Wexay Chris Gau University Horned Rage Clark Mattyell Wrog Texas

Tigers Visit New Braunfels For Weekend Game

Unclear OCR text outlines a Tigers game at New Braunfels on Sunday afternoon. Mentions players Lon Angelon, Ran Francken and Musto Madtamente with scattered names and places indicating a sports matchup and lineup.

Pacter Lon Angelon Ran Francken Musto Madtamente Portland Bonilla Caietnad Jy Matty Wrnt

Giants and McGraws Brigade of Scrappers Stir Baseball Faith

A nostalgic look praises John McGraw and the New York Giants for grit in late rally wins. It credits McGraw with spotting fighters who excel in pinch situations and notes how his influence shapes minor league managers like Snyder, Southworth, and Stengel shaping future leaders.

John Joseph Meiran New York Giants Giants McGraw Frank Snyder Houston Cardinals Bill Southworth Rochester Casey Stengel Toledo

Athletics' Outfielders Dominate Yankees in Season Recap

The Athletics outfielders lead in hitting against the Yankees with a strong team surge. The Yankee trio of Suth, Mensel, and Combs caused early trouble, but Athletics' power intensified by July. Cardinals and Giants also feature standout sluggers, while defensive stars like Irlo and Welsh steer their clubs.

Alan New Epi Suth Mensel Combs Xiner Simmons Milfer Cobanitrene J. Gould Welsh Meese Lion Welsh Deese Cardinals Chick Matey Downtide Cals Warner Holm Irlo Nero Beter Kurthand Mensel Eddie Roush

Frosh Wallop Rice Varsity in Practice Warmup

Houston Sept 26 The Institute demonstrated its potential for the upcoming clash with Sam Houston State Teachers College. Frosh dominated in practice with extended possession and aggressive running while regulars struggled to halt the surge. Coach Kathgeb voiced caution over pass and line play as team preparations continue.

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Kinder Ineligible for Gophers' Squad

Minnesota football prospects for the 183 season were led by a suit today when Kinder Wright, a prospect for the backfield job, was declared ineligible.

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Tenn Drows Seven Toads Pile Sept Ww WI

Seven candidates dropped from the Mount mb by Ganels in Young. Players showed mettle at the meet. Cape Paul Scull tearris hwr of the varsity's Flye touch towns Spanish the xormbs yestards for the Ursluny guine.

Wwwi Mount Mb Ganels Young Tedar Cape Paul Tearris Hwr Varsity

Major Leaders in National League Baseball Stats

The clipping lists top performers across batting and pitching with players from Pirates, Cardinals, Cubs, Senators and Yankees. Key names include Waner Bottomley Goslin Ruth Crowder and Crowder with highlights on batting averages runs and wins.

Ily Associated Prem Mornay Ttuna Tmalloiles Ita Waner Pirates Taubles PL Waner T. wWaner Piratea Bottomler Bottomley Cuyler Cubs Bedlen Glanie Goslin Senators Yanks Unia Ruth Getelg Yankee

XVII Jams in U.S. Women's Golf Title Quest

Sixteen women vie for the U.S. women's golf title in Sprin gs, Va. Veterans face newcomers as Helen Pagel, Miriam Burns Tyson, Helen Licks, Maureen Dent, Rosalie Kugi and others advance through rounds amid shifting matchups and challenging terrain.

Tot Springs Fourdas Jones Lye Helen Pagel Julie Cancadian Quawa Miriam Burns Tyson Kansas City Imlay George JH. Stelson Philadelphia Hough

Rough New Orleans boxing card disappoints crowd and fans

A small crowd braved the bad weather for a six round boxing show at the arena. Sailor Carrera knocked out Soldier Cloud in two, Pedro Arvizu defeated Chon Hernandez in three, Ray Mintorre scored a fifth round technical knockout over Mike Delaney, and a six round draw between Arizumeuli and Kid Adams closed the card with infighting and resumes.

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Yale Gridiron Hopeful Garvey Seen As Big Star

garvey expected to be Yale’s key backfield man after strong scrimmage play the freshman showed promise in drills while aloisio led the varsity defense in a decisive scrimmage win with several tricks by the backs noted

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