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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1927

Page

9

South teams shine as Athens tops Ridgefield in Chicago event

In a crowded opening, Athens beats Ridgefield Park while Florence and Vienna vie for best teamwork among Southern quintets. Swindler key defense, Florence shows solid passes and cohesion. Fairfield battles Atlantic coast entrant Fair field in consolation. Observers note major smoothness, with Florence and West among standout squads as field narrows to final rounds.

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Carson Hurls Against Baker In Preseason Scrimmage

April 1 report details Carson facing Baker in a pregame scrimmage between Baylor and Christian University rivals. The Longhorns and Horned Frogs clash as teams seek early form, with Carson and Baker both starting pitchers in a key early season effort. Also notes Fort Sam Houston signals and service league games, including Fort Sam Houston defeats and an infantry team forfeit context.

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Fight Results Show Notable Boxing Card Across Cities

Boxers from Chicago Cleveland Detroit Bridgeport and Passaic delivered knockouts and decisions in a night of ring action. Harold Susith and other contenders fell to opponents while Frankie Gordina and Pete Antrast posted decisive wins. Numerous bouts span Cleveland Pittsburgh Detroit and Des Moines with regional prospects and upsets noted amid a busy schedule.

City Leaguers All In Action This Weekend

City Amateur Baseball league teams prepare for a busy Sunday with seven fixtures on the docket. The LG N Sunshine Specials, last season’s champions, meet Tiian 694 at Service diamond at 3 pm. Galt Oifers clash with Baty Tex Specials at Gulf mond at 8 pm, while Pittsburg Water Heaters play Gar field Public Sering at 6 pm. Eis Wailer Heaters seek a strong showing after opening losses.

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Fires Threaten Churchill Downs Dual Incidents

At Churchill Downs in Louisville three fires broke out simultaneously endangering horses quartered at the track and exceeding 4 million dollars in value. An official said only a small financial loss was sustained as bales of straw used for bedding reportedly ignited near Audley Farm stable. a 33 year old man was arrested near the stables and held for investigation pending further details.

Boquisville Churchill Downs Audley Farm Wes Nakes

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Set for Thames Showdown

The Oxford and Cambridge eights race at Putney on Saturday amid waning rivals and historic records. Oxford, heavy with star rower T Kinspur at six, seeks to reclaim supremacy after seven losses in eight races since the revival post World War I. The 4 1/4 mile course runs from Putney to Mortlake, and the crews prepare as crowds gather along the Thames.

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Callahan to defend junior welterweight crown in May bout

Mushy Callahan will defend his junior welterweight title against Spug Meyers of Idaho on May 31 in Chicago, announced manager Eadie Sears. Meyers defeated Callahan in a prior title fight in Chicago.

Los Angeles Mushy Callahan

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