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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1927

Page

2

Opener Set For Spitball Duel In Texas League Debut

Opening day in the Texas Bedgve gan features Pratt and Tuero as veteran spitballers in a likely matchup. Manager Pratt confirms Tuero, the Cuban right-hander, will start, with Waco expected to arrive game day. Probable lineup includes Conrad, Bhiren, Wert, and Dell Pratt among others as the bulletin outlines a tense start to the season.

Munsgerr Bonus Mites Dell Pratt Texas Thero Pratt Veterena Waco Johnny Conrad Shertatan Arthur Bhiren Max Wert Beans Pliner Jelfie Dell Pratt Beare Bainebergs Fica Chode Clans le Murphy Detar Therm

Walker Bout Now Definite for Title Fight in London

British challenger Tommy Wizae set to meet Walker in a twenty round international match in July in London. Jack Kearns, Walker’s manager, announced the title bout definite and Walker to defend for England within two weeks.

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Fight Results From the Associated Press Boxing Roundup

Boxing results from multiple cities list wins by Hitorie Sistas, Joe Burke, Bat Gorman, Henry Lenard, Mike O'Dowd, Owen Phelps, Chath Wig, Eddie Wok Lzbe Sut, Y Fildeat e, and others. Winners include Norweigan middleweight Bat Gorman over Nig Heles in Minneapolis, Henry Lenard over Freebie Monroe in Chicago, and Steve O'Dowd in Los Angeles. The report notes bouts across Tampa Minneapolis Chicago Los Angeles Denver Indianapolis and St. Louis with various decisions and knockouts.

Five Games Limit in Hockey Series

In a summarised field report the hockey championship faces a five game limit as the national league outlines the series structure. Players and teams are listed with attention to the ongoing championship storyline and the impact on standings.

Brer Rabbitt Reappears With Opponents in Omaha Clash

Former San Antonio Bears outfielder Jon Rabbitt returns to town as a rival with the Omaha Western Leaguers. The veteran center and left fielder faces his old team in a tense interleague showdown, adding yarn to a season marked by cross team moves.

Jon Rabbitt San Antonio Bears Brer” Rabbitt Omaha

Kearns and Dempsey Face Possible Out of Court Deal

Chicago April 9 The financial dispute between promoter Jack Kearns and heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey may be settled out of court. Both sides postponed proceedings as talks faded and confusion lingered over a $100 008 figure and related arrangements.

Chicago Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Kearns

Court action stalls over Dempsey earnings share dispute

In Congress chatter and court moves, attorneys floated a petition for 196000 dollars while Kearns rejected it. He argued his share of Dempsey's purse from the Tonnes match alone neared 280 dollars and referenced a date with Gene Parnes.

Dow Congress Dempsey Gene Parnes Kearns Dempter

Rattlers Win at Schreiner in Five-Run Affair

Rottlers rout Schreiner 6 to 1 as St Marys College Ratslery pitcher Redkey, in a three hit game, shuts Schreiner down Friday. San Antonians mount an early lead and Gerbe homers while Schreiner misses key players Eling and Dob.

Berrvilla Ruedue Redkey St. Mary's College San Antonians Schreiner Gerbte Koloer Nezreta Teiplen Eling Dobwins Eicktless

Voigt Faces Young Homans In Amateur Pole Title

In WN April 1 report from Pirehurst, Voigt, ex-Weshington cadid, meets Eugene Honan, 18, metropolitan junior amateur champion of Englewonl, N for a 36-hole North and South amateur pole title final. Voigt beat Crawfard of Fittchurch and Honan beat Dent Jr. of New York 2 and 2.

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Tilden Reaches Final in Asheville Tennis Tournament

In Asheville on April 8 William Tilden of Pittsburgh advances to the finals against George Feter of Chicago after defeating Frederick Tages of New York City 6 2 4 6 2 in the Fine Rides tenning tournament.

Asheville Wiliam T. Tilden Paitntslatine George Feter Chicago Frederick Tages New York City

Giants First Month Club Says Youngs Aims for Pennant

Ross Youngs spoke from a hospital recuperation chair about the New York Giants contending for the National League pennant this year. He believes the team remains strong in fielding with Virgil in the outfield and expects the lineup to perform after he recovers.

Giants Youngs Ravls Jackson Ross Youngs Mfiy Leason New York Thoss Fey Rose

Koegan to Coach Texas in coming season

Koegan, long time Notre Dame basketball coach, was elected head coach of Texas. Appointed by the Athletic Council, he will replace Doc Stewart as the new leader of Longhorns hoops. Formal approval by the board of regents remains pending.

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Mike O'Dowd Coast Winner in Dramatic Bantam Bout

Cleveland bantamweight Mike O'Dowd staged a whirlwind finish in the final rounds at Rolfewood on April 9. The challenger from Young Native fought hard, but O'Dowd surged to a decisive late-round victory in the eight-round contest.

Rollewood Col Midgel Mike O'Dowd Cleveland Tering Young Nativantata Jinn Gack

Round Robin Polo in the Park at Brackenridge

Brackenridge park hosts Sunday polo entertainment starting at 2:30 with a round robin format featuring Abe Sam Antonio from Austin and Corsa Atta headquarters teams.

Brackenridge Park Hunday's Polo Entertainment San Antonio Abe Sam Antonio Austin Sgnth Corsa Atta Enms

Sixty Four Taking Spring Grid Drill At Victoria

In Victoria Texas on April 9 a spring grid drill session continues at the Ant Texas training base. The program emphasizes conditioning basic drills and form drills as prospects prepare for heavy work next week with prospects of a stronger contact pace. A promotional note indicates races may be staged May 4 during the Victoria fire department annual celebration with kickoff in the early afternoon.

Atstin Italy Ant[Foralty Texas Adil Fictoria Ctoria Tex San Aseronio Vetoria Mir Genuneh Sundas Vitoria Fire Department

Phipps BLOW WINS as San Antonio tops Omaha in rough contest

In a ragged pitching and error filled game, San Antonio defeated Omaha 10 to 1. Phipps tied the proceedings with timely singles in the eighth as Holloran and Rabbitt sparked a late rally to seal the win. McGrew, Lindsey and Rabutt among bright spots for the Bear.

Rabbitt Red Holloran Blin McGrei San Antonio Earl Crash Tex Pripps San Antosio

Box Score Snapshot From San Antonio Game

Fragmentary box score notes show San Antonio in a 280 002 194- style line. Mentions players like Grewthro and Witts with a double play and pitching by Phive. Text is garbled and reads as a partial sports scorecard with unclear dates or full team names.

xaxMicon Aevarth San Antonio Fielén Bate Fhippe Racrfleen Telef Witts Grewthro-bara Hesey Davin Paubul Scont Waler Phivpe Wire Wotio

Boat Scouts Brand Speed Record Test Drive

A group of enthusiasts reported a test of a two mile per minute boating speed, claiming an hour’s duration with a rapid test bed and a plan to acquire engine plans and specialized equipment to propel the craft.

Worcketer Atest Sport Arirehout Aquire Mimue

Speedy Sparks Knocked Out by Mahan in Fort Clark bout

Dammy Mahan, local favorite, KOed Bharod Speedy Sparks in the second round at Fort Clark Brackettville. Report cites Sparks weighed 20 pounds more, with the/local observer Sir Antonio Jang present. The knockout follows Mahan’s prior sensational win over Johnny Simpson at Soledad.

Speedy Sparks Mahan Dammy Mahan Hriday Night Fort Clark Brackettville Bharod Speedy Sparks Knockout Brewer Shost Spirke Antonio Jang Johnny Simpson Soledad Roof Simpson Kayord

Eagles Edged In Nervy Del Rio Clash 4 to 4

Del Rio High Wildcats and Ban temic Brackenridge Eagles played to a four to four tie after Brackenridge rallied late. Franklin Jones blasted a first inning homer with two aboard and De la Fuente added a two RBI shot in the third. Friery and Hildebrand contributed for Brackenridge while De la Fuente threw for Del Rio.

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Bobby Jones Star Student Shine at Georgia School

Bobby Jones of Atlanta achieved the only A in two years on a freshman law class exam at Fimory University. He stood out among classmates, forming noted public utility pleadings and earning near top marks while others lagged in the semester.

Atlanta Bobby Jones Bevora Lanféle Fimory University Yaif Bobby Bert

Baylor Nine Wins From Rice Owls in Narrow Game

Baylor defeated Rice 4 to 3 in a Southweastern Conference baseball contest. Baylor pitcher Taylor earned the win with thirteen hits allowed and a homer by Ablew nf Tute in two innings, while Rice ace Al coud yielded a few runs in relief. Decisive runs came in the later innings as Taylor held on for the victory.

Baylor RICE OWLS Rit Igudiral Fon al Coud Igs Taylor Siigoo Heer Wits

Huge Field At San Antonio Junior High Meet

More than 700 boys from eight San Antonio junior high schools compete at Hawthorne junior high in the anna hover tick and field championships. The article lists numerous athletes and results from the previous meet, naming teams and places with scores and placements, reflecting a busy district sports scene.

San Antonio Hawthorne Train Wiener

Court order shields Hornsby in season debut dispute

National League owners met to resolve whether Rogers Hornsby could play for the New York Giants while ownership of his St Louis stock was unsettled. An eight hour session failed to settle the matter, with an injunction sought to block actions against Hornsby and potential punitive steps for noncompliance.

Pitteburgh John A. Heydler Hornsby Glante St. Davie Heydler Herder Xlugrer Sam Brendin Sts Louie [Miter Propbael Breadon New York Boraubs Horash Nurney J Fatty Chara Sid Marc. Steinberg Cardidale Giants National League St Loui Omuera Fouwlidtely Piri DAGAL Teo Bundy Hepner Banity Vali Heydini Cinginnati

Weismuller’s Champ Again in Open Pool Meet Rumble

The text reports Weismuller defending his AAU swimming title with a close win over George Wajury of Brooklyn in the 140 yard backstroke. Walter Snance of the Brooklyn club earned runner-up honors as Magal secured a secondary runner award, while details on the other competitors and final scores are unclear due to OCR errors.

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Girls Indoor Ball League Under Way

Crude early report notes the Girls Indoor Baseball League starting at Lonefield with teams from Brackenralze and Los Angeles. The feature game sees Bebokenhlve downing Bucrqd Heart as Farris Junior Rich pitcher, Conway and Crowell from Junior College and Witkin McHenry from Head help lift Brackencidl Stevenson and Trainard in a crowded scene at Los Angeles Heights.

Main Figh Brackenralze Bleh Loo Angeles Vic Foresh Longue Lonefield Anmor Collier Bebokenhlve Bucrqd Longen Farris Brackencidl Stevenson Trainard Los Angeles Heights Jenkin Pearce Harr Fabrecht Mediur Uinaires Mark Whitman Vie Schutte

Rickard Found After Midweek Trip Gone Fishing

Report states Rickard vanished from New York during the week while en route to California. Authorities traced movements toward Madison Square area and Texas before locating him. investigations continue with several related persons named.

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