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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1927

Page

9

Critics Pick Athletics to Win in Americans Yard

New York experts project the Philadelphia Athletics to lead the American League pennant race as Yankees followers place the A's in front. Twelve of fifteen writers favor the Mackmen, with the Yankees a close second and Cleveland, Washington, and Detroit among strong rivals in a five team contest.

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Fragmentary 1900s Exposition Notes Mix City Names

Incomplete OCR listing shows scattered place names including San Antonis Onnhs Wace Houston Shreveport Paris Texarkana Bastion Rid Bly Baston New York Chicago White Sox Louisville Kansas City Cleveland Alabama University and others. The garbled text resembles a sports and exhibition index with many misreads and no coherent event.

San Antonis Houston Liavali New Yora Ginna Washinglan Chicago White Sox Louisville Chicago Cubs Kalisas City Rein Honourn Retolgh N. Ch. Rain Glevelams Alabama University

Mitchell Captures Roehampton Golf Championship

Romliampion England April 6 Min Mitchell won the Rocha tin Cup in the first big golf tournament at Roehampton. In the final round he defeated Ernest Thilcumle 3 and 1. Mitchell captains the nine man British pro team that will travel to the United States to defend the Ryder Cup.

Romliampion Eng Min Mitchell Vidas Ernest Thilcumle Mitehell United States

Valley Games Report Mixed Wins for Corpus and Edinburgh

In a Valley Games update, Stegman of Corpus Christi defeated Vapedo 9 to 4 in a close match while Lolly Chalk of Edinburgh beat Miasiaa 7 to 2 at Mirkian. The Texas Valley league fixtures took place on a windy Friday with notable performances recorded.

Lencho and M'Coy in Ten-Round Draw

Lencho and M'Coy fought to a ten round draw in a border city bout. The match ended with no winner as both fighters missed chances and the crowd watched two seasoned boxers remain even through the final bell.

Lencho M’coy

Saturday Loop Battles In City Baseball Action

Saturday League games spark action at Public Service Field and nearby grounds. Teams including Southern Pacific and State Hospital squads meet, with officials like Watherell and Blixen set as umpires guiding early season play.

Puote Survie Tobasiy Dilhee

San Marcos Takes Third at Abilene Baseball Showdown

San Marcos earned a 2 to 1 victory over McMurry College as Darby struck out twelve and Murphy seven in a tight pitchers duel. The Teachers extended their winning streak to three, leveraging timely hits and stout defense in the Abilene contest.

SAN Marcos Abilene Absoene Aveil Darby Periday Teachers of San Marcos McMarry College Inca YY Teavhurs Murhy Brava McMurry OG Ooo Gatteclos Darby Wid Hayage Lay. Murphy Whartowr

Crack hydroplane finishes in Houston race and regatta notes

Houston reports a hydroplane race where Gods the Becodd beat Spitfire in the San Diego event as the first Mississippi Valley power boat regatta entrant. the Weugh Brothers own Chebart from Peoria Illinois. also notes Tex Wikard reinstatement by the state athletic commission and results from the Pacific Coast League games including Hollywood and Seattle, with Oakland and Sacramento scores.

Houston Tex Ajeil Becodd San Diego Mississippi Valley Annoumet Muont Liew Jone Teeny Falk

Deserting Caddie Returns After Bizarre Golf Tale

A rambling incident reports Grahame Kirby, a golfer, deserting his caddie then reuniting after a car ride and a roadside beer request. The pair resume play at the Allan County Club, with Grahame recorded at thirty nine strokes, then seventy seven since leaving a village seven weeks earlier.

Grahame Allanty Iichy Alamy Kirby Aloo Elith Grahamn Hind

Boxing Promoter Faces $1.4 Million Gate Picture

A report outlines potential $1.4 million gates for a heavy weight championship in New York or Philadelphia. Promoter Ted Tickerd seeks favorable limits on ticket pricing and shares, with revenue projections showing $3 million receipts possibly split under contract terms. The piece notes past Philadelphia profits and hints at a return engagement if the city agrees. It also mentions Army teams meeting in a Fort Sam Houston series.

Prin New York Siby Taney Philadelphia Yankee Stadium Mil Jacobs

Technical KO Wrong Says Expert

New York report quotes Boxing Commissioner Mulligan dismissing the term technical knockout as improper for a knocked out boxer. He says the bout should end with a knockout, not a technical designation, and insists no technical KO label fits the situation.

New York Muldoon Gehl

Matchmakers Book Spring Boxing Cards Across U S

April fights announced in New York Chicago and California as boxers sign for spring bouts. Dace Shade to face PRI Krugthee on April 12. Kewshor Brown vs Bucko Crub Concadian, plus Derby Rye bout in Louisville on May 13 with top heavyweight contender. Walt Miller confirms Atlanta heavyweight clash.

Whew Tone New York Sport Kingdom Pounce White Wwe Atteot Y Fox Chicago Dace Shade Pri Krugthee Kewshor Brown Sis City Tennes Torostro Walt Miller Mount Steibling Atlanta Rounis Louisville

Favorites Win at California Golf Meet in Los Angeles

Southern California amateur golf event at Los Angeles Country Club sees national amateur champion George Vor Elm defeat Harley Stevenson 7 and 6. Defending champ Paul Hunter eliminates Harold Thompson 5 and 4 as match play continues.

Los Angeles Anil California Los Algotes Country Club George Vor Elm Harley Stevenson Long Beach Paul Hunter Harold Thompson Wintride

Mike Kelley Aids Des Moines Team in Western League

Mike Kelley helps Des Moines squad in Western League play after a 4 to 8 defeat by Waco. Report notes Kelley and teammates Nelson, Greene, and Patterson joining Des Moines preparations as Dallas Mesday and others continue to discuss lineup.

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Pancho Starts Another Comeback in Training

Local ex flyweight Pancho Panchy begins a comeback training again cheering fans. Reportedly focused on weight class moves and renewed fitness, he aims for a return to competition later this season despite past setbacks.

Panchy Wells

Shaughnessy Resigns as Tulane Coach

Shaughnessy quits Tulane after years at the helm amid reports of internal strife and modular changes. The departure follows extended talks with leadership about program direction and future plans.

Shaughnessy Tulane

Famous coach teaches young Ott at York Athletic club

The text describes a famed coach offering guidance to a young athlete, suggesting past university association and future plans. It mentions possible changes in coaching style and hopes for rehabilitation or impact on performance, with uncertainties in the narrative.

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Bowling Prorta Tournament Highlights and Standings

The piece details a bowling tournament in Canton Ohio with scores: 3995 high series by an unnamed entrant, Zavakos of Dayton second, and Oliver Tigh leading in another section with 2770. It mentions Elks No. 259, Denver, and clubs like Eagles and Woodpeckers, plus various players and standings. The report notes low games, with several figures around 60s to high 70s in unusual phrasing, reflecting a lively league event with multiple teams and individuals mentioned.

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Shade and Walker to Meet in August

Shade and Walker are set for a meeting in August. The fragmented text hints at a scheduled sports or competition event with delays and possible venue notes but lacks clear details. The item references names Shade and Walker and an August date, with garbled surrounding phrases.

Shade Walker

Baseball Managers Fret Over Injuries And Pennant Hopes

An aging baseball manager frets about fragile players risking injury and derailing the team. Witty comments reference Ping Owens and Leo Najo as examples of harsh realities in keeping a pennant bid alive. A new rocking chair injury to a pitcher at training camp highlights the era’s fragility and unpredictable twists in early season prognostication.

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Champ Track Teams Meet at Texas Memorial Stadium

Three title winning track squads meet in a triangular event at the University of Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas University hosts as Southwest Conference champion, Southwestern University arrives as Dexel Conference champion, and Southwest Texas State Poachers College comes in as Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association champion.

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Locke Barber Race Sets Up Clash Between Stars

Roland Locke of Nebraska, holder of the world 220 yard record, is booked to race Tim Barber, former California captain, in a track meet between their schools. Locke will also run the 100 yard dash as part of the events. April 5 report from Cleveland notes Stasiak and Munn dominating a three fall bout, with Munn claiming the first fall.

Tarekeley Cal Roland Locke University of Nebraska Tim Barber University of California Locke

Postponed Invitation Tennis Meet At Austin

Texas universities scrambled as Oklahoma netters threatened to join the Austin invitational causing the San Antonio Country Club to postpone its three day tennis meet. The event may be rescheduled in three weeks with first round singles pairings announced and top players named in the club rankings.

Texas University of Oklahoma Austin San Antonio Marshall Bell Oklahoma D. A. Penick Texas University

Cats Steers Open Series In Dallas Preseason Clash

Dallas hosts Fort Worth in a 1927 preseason Texas league showdown as the Cats seek early bragging rights over the Steers in a battle that mirrors a fierce Fort Worth Dallas rivalry with a return date set for Fork Wort.

Dallas Fort Worth Laser Fork Wort

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