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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1927

Page

5

Loma Bears Prep for Texas League Debut Season

Loma talent set for opening of the Tesas League season in two weeks as the Bears host Fort Worth rivals at Bear Park. Col. Peyton plans a charity day with Ninth Infantry bugle corps, admission fifty cents, proceeds to Blue Birds fund.

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Double Header Opens Outdoor Boxing Card At Block's Stadium

Spike Murphy reports a two double header boxing card at Block's Stadium led by Ratner versus Lencho and Schlecker versus Gilbert. Lencho and Ratner, both aggressive punchers, are predicted to favor Lencho by Lencho's camp while Ratner's camp expects a strong showing in ten rounds.

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Fight results roundup from various cities recordings

A roundup of boxing results across multiple cities. Winners include De Roberta, Tacomi, and Mello in Lowell. Earl Bite in New York. Finnegan in Philadelphia. Jones over Hiwanieh in Philadelphia. Kaplan over De Marco on a foul in Pittsburgh. Bennie Tonthnicne knockout over Jimmy Freneis in Miami. Stribling knockouts in Canton. Mendels in Los Angeles in a junior bout. Guelin and Adame draw in Lincoln and Los Angeles. Back knockout of Mike Recz in Los Angeles.

Weaver Admitted to Semi-Pro Ball in Chicago

Chicago dated report states a former White Sox player was welcomed into the Midwest Semi-Pro circuit after protests from organized baseball. The figure notes involvement with semi-pros since 1920 and references a broader call to ease entry for players from amateur clubs around Chicago.

Weaver Chicago Chiaver

Main Event Boxers Open Outdoor Season in San Antonis

The four headline boxers on a double header at Block Stadium Tuesday night begin the outdoor season. Left-handed lightweight Kid Gilbert faces Joe Schlecker while Kid Léncho meets Sammy Ratner. Each bout is scheduled for ten rounds.

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Pittsburgh Exhbitions and Team Moves Reported

Pittsburgh club announced the selection of Infielder Hadi from the Indianapolis pick. Sicking will report to the Pirates Thursday in Dallas Texas. Gutfielder Fred Brickelt released under option to Indianapolis for part payment. Cronin injury prompts lineup shuffle for game at Waco Texas today. Rhone ordered to replace Cronin. Various scores from games across the league including Detroit Dallas Chicago White Sox Shreveport Worth St Louis and others.

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Bible Exposition Sets Foreball Rules at SMU Dallas

D X Bible a Texas A and M coach and rules committee member will lecture and demonstrate new foreball rites at Southern Methodist University Dallas on the first day of the Rockne Meanwell searching School. The event begins in January and the school will fast for ten weeks.

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Georges Carpentier Ready to Fight Delaney in Comeback

Pari April 2 Georges Carpentier expressed willingness to fight Jack Delaney and said he will accept a bout with Tar Delaney. He noted plans to box again after a potential victory, and hinted a return to the ring next season. He also mentioned rehearsing songs with Aileen Trilltoy and Florence Walton for a new revue debuting next Saturday.

Pari Georges Carpentier Jack Elaner Tar’ Delaney Georges Lrasta Pitsimmune Chicago Necesty Desce Aileen Tgriltoy Florence Walton

O'Brien Suspended For Foul and Weight Forfeit Loss

In Tollev Wood Cal April y, the state athletic commission suspended veteran lightweight Tommy O'Brien for 30 days after fouling rival Russ Whalen of Chicago in Friday night’s bout. O'Brien, formerly of New York, faced a weight forfeit claim for failing to make 16 pounds by a quarter of two pounds.

Tolle Wood Cal Athletic Commission Tommy O'Brien

Wildcats Nose Out Lion Tamers in Nine Innings

Wildcats beat Lion Tamers 3 to 2 at Linn's Field in a seven inning game. Berlie homered in the ninth, Brown and Robinson provided key hits, and Sheppard struck out three for Park Arrive Wildcats while Te for the losers, Batheries, oh Vowel, Sheppard, Givens and Ea are noted in a rough box.

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Sir Tom Lipton Set To Seek 1929 Americas Cup Return

New York reports Sir Tom Lipton plans another bid for the Americas Cup in 1929. Lipton, 97, vows a fresh Shamrock challenge, instructing builder Wes Fife to draft plans for a new tender and signaling confidence despite age.

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Chink Watts Grades Denver Ties in Whstl Erler League

Chink Watts earns a grade with Denver as the Wattler staff faces Erler league rivals. The report notes city ties, key players like Andy Aullenger and Magner, and mentions agencies and rally activities around the university scene.

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Harvard approves football plan changes from Dartmouth proposal

Harvard alumni bulletin reports approval of a reform plan for football. The Hopkins plan calls for home and home games, with seniority and graduate involvement guiding reforms amid mixed national reaction.

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Rhem Signs With Cardinals After Salary Dispute

St Louis complete roster with right-hander Charles Flint Rhem agreeing to a one year contract after a conference with club officials in Atlanta. Rhem, 22, won ­tenty games for the world champions last season and will join the Cardinals Friday before the spring series with the Browns.

ST. Louis Agcil Charles Flint Rhem St Louis Cardinals Sam Tiesadon Branca Hitches Atlanta Noti Wence Breadon Rhiem Lan Cardinals Louis Browns

Texas Longhorns Hit Tall In Early Southwest Play

AUSTIN April 5 The Texas Longhorns baseball team shows strong early power with a .310 team batting average through four SWC games. Dutch Baumgarten leads with 37 hits in 16 at bats, aided by Argetrony Reads and pinch-hitters, while Walker shares Hogier honors with Baumgarten. The squad has 40 runs and has tallied two triples and a home run as the season remains young. Iron Mark Baker stands out with three hits in four games.

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Fort Worth releases Ermernon Maples to Lone Star league

Fort Worth on April 5 released Ermernon Maples, a young eight year old winger, to the Tin Tin era of the Lone Star league. No further details were provided about the transfer or the recipient team.

Fort Worth Ermernon Gilteber Lone Star Longue

High School Track Meet Set for April 12 in San Antonio

San Antonio hosts the annual high school track meet on April 12 at Schwab Field on North Flores Street. Bracheurlige and Mali Avenes high schools compete in the athletics tournament as teams aim to clinch one of the 17 season spots on the cinder track pending preparation.

San Antonio Plany Bracheurlige Mali Avenes Hepato Mse Gartebeli Schwab Field North Flores Street

Pride and Acid Test Highlight San Antonio Boxing Card

Hil Gilbert faces Joe Schlorker of Los Angeles in a career test as local fans pack Beethoven Hall to see two fast, flying fists clash. San Antonio’s Cruz meets Oakland’s Frank Lockett in a flyweight bout. a ringside challenge from Pancho adds intrigue to a crowded card.

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Dempsey May Need Surgery Before Ring Return

Report from New York quotes doctors saying Jack Dempsey may require a fistula surgery or ether anesthesia to recover from a postoperative condition. Aiming to resume training in May, he weighs about 230 pounds and faces a six week intensive regimen to regain fighting form while medical advice weighs operation versus ether options.

Davis J. Walsh International News Service York Dempsey Som New York Hospital Jack Tunney

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