Eight teams eye Texas League pennant sweep in 1927
The piece outlines a crowded Texas League race with Dallas Fort Worth Shreveport San Antonio and Wichita Falls among contenders. It notes changes in managers pitchers and infield for multiple clubs and highlights key acquisitions including Scott Perry Redfern Sneed Clifton and Ossolti. Veteran amid new blood, the circuit promises a tense season with strong lineups across several cities.
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Steacon
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Whetita
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Art
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Wichita Falls
Det - Pratt
Waco
Snipe Cowley
Dallag
Honus Mmitze
San Antonio
Jos Mathes
Houstons
Steees
Dallas Ateers
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Seat
Stroppth
Scott Perry
Philadelphia Athletics
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Charles Byrst
Gators
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Panthers
Cowtown
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Houston
Sonny Taylor
Washington
Eddie Hook
Fred
Henry
Jonny Kane
Snfield
Ernest Ossolti
Homer Peel
Powell Snd Miller
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Porte
Amkine
Thompson
Whittaker
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Wao
Fire
Pete Kilduff
Spencer Rhera
Chicago White Sox
Nason
Cay- Tor
Philadelphia Arhietics
Max West
Alamo Country Club to spend 850,000 on course upgrades
The Alamo Country Club plans an 85000 dollar capital project to remodel the clubhouse, add a roof over the veranda, construct private dining rooms, and landscape the Fredericksburg road frontage. Work includes reworking the back nine, drive improvements, and bringing the course to better condition by spring.
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Alamo Qountry Club
Freierickaburg Raad
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Mack to Keep Sinfielders in Opening Season
Connie Mack, manager of the Athletics, will field eight infielders this season, boosting reserve strength and easing pitching load. The Cubs, White Sox, and other clubs are noted for rosters, with infield shifts and outfield depth shaping early campaign expectations.
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Téleran Pilot
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Boley
Galloway
Bulp
Wite
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Atlantic Teague
Bean Money
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Arm y Dealing With Champ Taylor Clash Looms
The article sketches a boxing scene with Bud Taylor and Champ Taylor amid Texas intrigue. Mentions a Texan setting Watissity Eagle Pass Dermott and potential early mass invasion talk. References to McDermott Ledwid Johnny Crux Kid Nacka and Lencha with notes on crowd interest and a boxing show.
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Houston
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Lacoste Reaches Finals in San Antonio Tennis Championship
The finals of the Club Lacoste tennis championship see Locien FaCoste defeat Gil bert Deaman 7-5 at the San Antonio Country Club. Leon Wolihull over Maung Goldsmith 6-3 6-0 advances. winner to face Artie Feeligson in the final round.
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Locien FaCoste
San Antonio
Gilbert Deaman
Leon Wolihull
Maung Goldsmith
Vich
Artie Feeligson
Amateurs, Lions, and League News Echo Weekend Play
Amateurs Boer and White Sox show strength with a 1-2 score, as Houston Independente claims 44 hits against Suttles while Dugoss limits Caldiers to four. Bremer defeats Lam 5-0, and Lengwers prepares Tig for the season start after Sunday games. Lions field director oversees Junior leagues and helps form the Industrial League amid new regulations at Broadway Sporting Store. Fines and schedules accompany the kickoff, with April 24 set for the start.
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Sam Houston
Suttles
Dugoss
Bremer
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Joby Hansard
Lions
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Sessiomy
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Woodlawn Pelienne
Downers Candy Company
Frank Bros Broadcast Bear Games
Frank Bros broadcast reports on away games with a light boxscore edition. The piece notes a pennant moment amid unclear play by Frank Bros teammates and mentions a $200 check in connection with the game.
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Frank Brastin
Yousau Nyrnad
Nike Kelley Pins For S A Nike Kelley Pins For S A
Mike Kelley, manager of the Minneapolis Millers, was noted in spring reports. Graves and Owens plus ML players were described as adapting to harsh conditions. Graves visited most of the task league and praised the St. Lavin Cardinals and Outfielder Tafey, promising strong performances this season.
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Jan Ayton
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Saliz
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Ny Tor
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St. Lavin’ Cardinals
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Lesawer
Brak
Little Helen Goes Abroad in English Championship Venture
April 12 04 Telen Wills a California main star plans to leave California in May to join the England team in New York aboard the Cunard liner Posentia May 14. She aims to devote all her time in England to the opening of the Wimbledon all English championship tournament scheduled for June 20 to acclimate to the English grass court season.
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Epown
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Bear Victory Predicted by Heel-and-Toe Star
A colorful forecast claims the San Antonio Bears dominate the league by a wide margin. The quirky heel and toe expert asserts Lightfoot and Hill lead a comeback, mentioning Ane die Co and a spring return to form amid city scene chatter.
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Longhorns Aggies baseball winners in close Southwestern race
Texas Leighneng and Texas A G G I E S held near the top of the Southwestern Conference as Texas defeated Tice and Baumgarten paced Austin with strong pitching while the Aggies won 5-2 at Fort Worth. C C U O succumbed early as their pitcher struggled in the first inning.
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Mort Worth
Wroom
NOA SPEARS OUTFIT GRABS EASY WIN OVER LANTER HIGH
A damaged readable score note shows Noa Spears Outfit defeating Lanter High with a young catcher collecting two triples. Other players named include Solkona Ligoun Vaganes Waris Zopoda Theo Steffans Hepa Mus Apvtios Waris and Cilyan, though their positions are unclear.
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Speora Company
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All Women Golfers Club Invites April Week Tournament
The All Women Golfers Club invites women players to compete the week of April 25 in a special fourmanent event at the country club. Two flights and four prizes planned with entries being taken at the golf shop by Professor Lowlie Crockett. Local results note Birs C lodges led with a 89 from scratch, Mrs J H Lapham second at 92, others with varying handicaps.
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J. TH. Lapham
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Americat Bowling Congress enters 450 teams in tourney
The American Bowling Congress reports 450 teams and 295 players entered the year’s event with $65,000 in prizes. The tournament ends yesterday as 1885 meet in Kirany City, Mo is planned. doubles winners Fisk and Snyder lead the field, while Orange Crush Bottlers and Grenas contest the handicap team match.
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Corbett Dies Without a Cent in Denver Funeral Held
Friends of William H. Hodlwell and William Corbett gather for a funeral in Denver after Corbett, a featherweight challenger, died following a heart attack. The event honors the late boxer with a boxing ceremony replacing the program briefly as lights dimmed.
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Gene
Tiumey
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Youngs Corbett
Terry" McGovert Anu
Tayedty
Fight Results From Associated Press Roundup
Fight results from multiple cities show many knockouts and decisions. Boxers such as Efate McMullen and Babe Herman scored wins, while notable upsets and draws occurred in Philadelphia Chicago and Pittsburgh among others. The piece also notes college golf selections and a Kenedy tournament upcoming in April.
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Detroit
Charley Stanty
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Gedteia
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George Cuurntye
Oklahoma
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Efate McMullen
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Westrom Phi Telsing
New York
Murray Bilin
Babe Herman
Philadelphia
Newark Looks Good In International League Opener
Newark shows promise in early International League action as six of eight clubs prepare to play. The champion Bagoonto Lents invade Jersey City while Buffalo and Newark host Manchester. Baltimore and others open their season with key matchups on Thursday.
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International
Benators- Bruins Tie Through Overtime In Title Series
In a dramatic hockey showdown, the Benators of Root City and the Boston Bruins battled to a tie after two overtime periods. Ottawa managed the sole decisive game in the trio, shaping a tense pursuit for the Stanley Cup.
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Paris Letters Describe Uncertain Travel and People
Fragmentary notes reference Maye George Sener Liesl sucker and Tiny Grimes with Paris connections. Irza Toledo allows Sanyt to return in Paris while mentions of True Star Inague and Tattle Rock of the South appear in garbled form.
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George Sener
Liesl Sucker
Grimes
Irza Toledo
Sanyt
Houston Must Wait For New Ball Park
Houston April 1 announcement after talks between Branch Rickey of St Louis and Horaton club officials says building of the new Houston Buffaloer ballpark will begin around October 1. Earlier it was believed the project could be completed by July 4.
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John Law May Block Heavy Conflict In boxing notes
John Law threatens to block a heavyweight bout after Jim Maloney fails to fight Johnny Hisko in Cleveland. promoter Taylor arrives with lawyer Joseph Meer amid a dispute over the signed contract. Taylor was suspended for life by the Cleveland boxing commission when the fight did not occur. Aggie golfers triumph in conference at Dallas with Francis Holmes posting the low score.
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Jim Maloney
Tex Rickard
Yanker Stadium
Walter Taylor
Cleveland
Taylor
Joseph Meer
Maloney
Oe - Aggle
Dallas
Teras Aggie
Southern Methist University
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Francis Holmes
Mustang
American Association race betting bill heads to session
The bill to legalize bookmaking on horse racing in Colorado was formally scheduled for consideration in the current legislative session. Denver reports indicate supporters expect action, with opponents warning of potential social issues.
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