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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1927

Page

2

Regular Unfen Panes Open Texas League Season

The Texas league season opens April 1 in San Antonio with the Bears facing the Den Moiner Tremons at Leacup Park. Key players include Tit le Iant, Welter Wafer, and Charler Baran. Outfield remains a question, while regulars such as Lee, Fillingim, Couchman, and Jaashe Good are expected to contribute. The team aims for mid May to reach full effectiveness as spring workouts continue.

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Lumberjacks Fail To Arrive For Apr 1 Contest

St Mass College Rutters were set to meet the Lumberjacks at Brook Stadium in a clash that never occurred as the Lumberjacks failed to appear on Friday afternoon. The crowd waited as officials extended the delay then moved on to other duties, and by Saturday morning the event was officially canceled with no injuries reported.

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Tarahumaran trek in San Antonio newsreel feature

Remarkable action on the screen shows Tarahumara runners from San Antonio to Aneta in a high profile long distance event. The Terak theater opens today with footage of the start and finish, capturing the route and a tough dash by the indigenous racers. The reel is labeled Indian tribesmen run eighty nine seven in fourteen hours and highlights pepurrible race scenes from the journey.

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Reach Semi Finals in World's Hockey Title Elimination

The event centers on Moorrest and Boston as battlegrounds for Jacr National Bice Teague teams seeking the Stents Cup. Montreal Canadiens and Menirea Alarsons appear, with matches guiding the international group final and Stamler Coy finals stakes. Ottawa and New York prep Monday night games to decide semis routes.

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King of Kids Golf Wins First City Championship

Frank Quirk, 12, captures the inaugural city kids championship on the Monarch of miniature Woodlawn District course. Sub-junior finalists include Summer Friedman Caswell Justice and Lee Ellison, with Ellison victorious. Wilson and Miller Company provides trophies to all winners.

Frank Quirk Woodlawn Loft Summer Friedman Caswell Justice Lee Ellison Wilson and Miller Company

Texas Aggies Hold Off Southwestern Conference Tilt

The Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M pitched strongly in a Fort Worth clash. Aggies starter Carson allowed only three hits as Texas Christian University stars were stifled. Longhorns batter Bakker aided by two quick double plays, but both teams struggled at the plate.

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Jackson Back by May 15 Says Doctors

MEMPHIS April 2 07 travis Jackson New York Giants shortstop underwent an appendicitis operation. Attendants at the bedside reported he was improving and could be back in the game by May 15. He was transported from Chattanooga to Memphis where doctors decided surgery was necessary.

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French Stars Return Amid Gripe Over Tours

Reports suggest a wave of French stars may be returning as a fever scare looms in Europe. Names such as Jean Boretra and Pierre Benar are mentioned in relation to upcoming events. Henri Cocker and Hariten are also cited, with limited details on dates or venues.

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Dave Lewis Third to Enter Big Race

Fragmented OCR reads Dave Lewis to enter a major race as the third entrant. Details are incomplete with garbled text but suggest ongoing preparations and confirmation pending.

Dave Lewis

South Versus North In High Basket Ball Finale

chaotic OCR notes describe a Chicago University matchup with teams from Florence Ark and Florence Mis in a noisy late 19th or early 20th century court scene. The fragment mentions Mississippi and a semi final round with teams like Heron Bates Cirera and a championship schedule at 2 P M with various regional schools and athletes, highlighting an intensely watched contest and crowd reactions.

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Southpaw Holes In One At Trade Club Meet

A rare golf feat emerges as A Southpaw carded a one under par during a Trade Club event at San Antonio Country Club. The winner, amid scattered play, achieved an 181 yard mash that slid into the third green, with key teammates and officials noted for the round.

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Postpone Stanford Meet With USC Due To Weather

The Stanford and Southern California teams canceled their scheduled meet on April 23 due to weather conditions. An amateur outfielder, Carl Crockett, aged 40, is available for clubs seeking a player.

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Texas Theater Nine Plays Paul's Grove

The Texas team faced the Bowtrest nine and overwhelmed them in the Game of Life seven, scoring nineteen kits for the Texan hunch.

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Mostil to Return to Lineup May 15

SEREVEPORT April report states outfielder Mostil of the White Sox left spring training after a March injury and returned home to Whiting Indiana to recover. He plans to rejoin the team around May 15, optimistic about baseball future after ace Montil’s recovery.

Mostil Sereveport Zeson Aioztil White Sox Whiting Land Ace Montil Wounde

Three Swimming Records Beaten at International Meet

At the fifth International Y. MM. A. swimming meet Walter Spence of Beacklyn Central shaved the old 220 yard record by 4.26 seconds, setting a new mark of 2:31.44. Teammate Unk Unsie helped Wesac tackle the relay pace, while Treil Knehe of Brooklyn and Bubby Weexve’n posted notable times, with several qualifiers breaking existing marks in the 440 yard swim.

Walter Spence Beacklyn Central Kaneiert Gia Unk AIK Treil Knehe Ala Brooklyn

Tyler Sign Brecat in Spring Cubs Tryout

Amateur pitcher Brecht from Tyler Apel works toward a Chicago Cubs spring tryout. He will debut Sunday against Scheppis Boxery of Dallos after joining Wyler’s Trojan contest. Brecht aims for Vietnam War era amnesty champions status.

Tyler Brecat Alhart Tercuht Dallan Mach Coughe Ced Texout Chicago Cubs

Barney Google and Spark Plug Race Question

Cartoon caption notes Ed panelist ousted while Van Horns Castle keeps eccentric millionaire character asleep in Barney’s bedroom parlor.

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Hornsby case tests rule on owner players in majors

Funny Mess New Yours reports a National League meeting set for Miltsbirth next week to decide whether Rogers Hornsby may play for the New York Giants while holding stock in the St. Louis Cardinals. Giants manager Jolie McGraw threatens court action if Hornsby plays, while owners push to avoid syndicate conflicts. The piece tracks stock dealings, team loyalties, and the league stance as St. Louis and New York weigh legal options and future club actions.

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Mixed boxing results across cities tell of varied outcomes

The telegraphed card lists Pauline Wecuduu Ionin defeating Yorn Heeney of New Sasland IA, Solas beating Andre Routis LA on a foul, Pat Moorthy of Boston beating Matt Adgie of Philadelphia, Jimmy Seow outpointing Emil Morrow, Yirnle Schaut securing a teelmiest knockout, and other bouts including Dave Rhade, Frankie Click, and Rosa Whalen with mixed results across Des Moines Buffalo and San Francisco amid a crowded results page.

New York Pauline Wecuduu Ionin Yorn Heeney New Sasland Foe Solas Los Angeles Andre Routis Yraneg Joe Layarg Johnston Dent Eddie Belsec Albany Pat Moorthy Boston Ator Matt “Adgie Philadelphia Trek’ Warren Kicnea Peonble Carpenter Freeport

Exhibitions and Scores From Early Baseball and NFL Fights

The page lists scattered exhibition results including Dufrnit first team beating Fort Worth 8 to 1, Chicago Cubs 3 to 4 Dallas, White Sox 8 Abami nore 6, Aiita 16, Philadelphia Athletics 1B Besament, St Louis drowning New York Yankees 13, St Divine Onrie 2, Pittsburgh 4 3, Kansas City 85 Tulsa 0, New York Gloving 7 Volado 4, plus Pacific Coast League notes and scattered game results involving Anuelow, Reattle, and other teams in unsettled form.

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Delaney to Fight For Rickard Only

Universal Service in New York reports light heavyweight champion Jack Delaney will fight for Rickard’s exclusive rights with Jelnner’s prior enlisting, including an option for a fourth bout. Rickard and Pete Rallis resisted, but Delaney’s contract was signed Friday night. Rickard’s camp claims Delaney must fight him at the Winkee arena in June July or August.

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