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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1927

Page

20

Texas Boxes Texas Boxes Semumary

In a foggy game at Owo based by Fenner with base hits from Marlin Powell and Norman Hocky, Pittsburgh style pitching yields several sacrifices and errors. Fillets Martin Parser Robertson and Penner exchange hits and walks as Fenner and Palette strike out batters, producing a run-rich but unclear box score from a noisy report.

Semumary Fenner Plier Marlin Powell Rolentess Capes Norman Hocky Vy Fillets Martin Parser Robertson

Fort Sam arena boxing night ends in decisive McDermott win

McDermott dominates Lencho with sharp blows and a first round knockdown. Lencha pushes hard but fails to sway judges as crowd savors a tense late program finish. Cruz earns a cautious counter win against Kid Nacho in the night’s other bout at Hinek stadium.

Decetis Kid Pancho Johnny McCoy Fort Sam Auditorium Jimmy Metermott Terre Haute McDermott Lencho Lenobo Wagle Falls Banda Lieneho Lencha Nate McDerm Len Army Ike Frank Lockett Hinek Stadium Aetion Johnny Cre Kid Nacho Mexico City Cruz Nuebo

Kal Segrist Elected Leader of the Burchrods in Omaha

Kal Segrist, 1925 Bear, was elected to lead the Burchrods for the Omaha Western League franchise. Barney Torch, former San Antonio arna mento, owns the team and manager Fred Henry reportedly sought a trade. Players voted after conflicts, with Segrist winning the post.

Barney Torch San Antonio Barney Omaha Fred Henry Houston Barney East Kal Segrist Bear Burchrods

Boxing card shows rough rounds and veteran returns

A wartime boxing card features Nacho Cruz trading blows with Nucha as rounds drag on. Blebsol returns in a four round match over Lea Kache while Leo Bled bit and Jack Wiehle shows early promise. Tommy Veach loses to Rattling Davis in a close decision as Melny floors Cartling Phil Green before a strong wartime crowd.

Trish McKay Phil Philigreen Galthine Davis Tommy Veach Cael Teliman Jack Wieble Ione Chic Bielson Leo Borka Johnny Cruz Delautol Kid Nacho Jimmy McVermat Ed Lencha McDermott Nacho Cruz Nucha Bledsol Jane Lea Kache Leo Bled Jack ‘Wiehle Dewde Che Telluau Fellgaun Bommy Will Ineh Melny Cartling Phil Philtreen Tirat Meliny Efor Tulley

Amarillo Peppered Up Over Class A Ball

Amarillo prepares for the Western Trapue opener with the Jaineum club amid light rain. President Dale Gear travels from Wopeks for the event as the first Class A club to play in the city.

Amarillo Tex Jaineum Club Dale

Western League Opener Sets Stage for City Matchups

Western League action opens with the southern section hosting the northern and western teams. Games include Martha at Oklahoma City, Tannoir at Aniitillo, Drover at Wiehite, and Tes Mol at Tal.

Kanbab City Ganen Oklahoma City Tannoir Aniitillo Drover Wiehite

Finnegan and Chapman Booked for June Eighth Title Bout

Sparring notes indicate Finnegan and Chapman are scheduled for a June 8 featherweight bout. The Brooklyn venue is listed as the site with plans for a main event featuring Lending contenders and a crowd expected to attend.

Ten Stock Car Entries for Fiesta Week Race

Fiesta Week features a two day stock car program with ten entries planned for a 25 mile daily race on the two mile course. Huth drives the Ekroalser car dominant in local winter series and a single purse would be awarded if all drivers agree. Eddie Stewart leads in the Chrysler 8 with Jack Herring of Victoria owning the car. Stewart won the earlier Victoria half mile event.

Huth Ek Roals Speedway Ruth Tillick Chrysler Victoria Texas Eddie Stewart Jack Herring Buick Don Onley Texas Speedway Alliance Fiesta de Cantaninta Genocration

Cubs Crowned Pennant Hope Recited by Mayor

Chicago April 14 Universal Service reports the Cubs will win the pennant as Mayor William Bite Tanmpson assumed office. The pronouncement marked his first official statement in the mayoral chair yesterday.

Universal Service Chicago Cubs William Bite Tanmpson

Pike's Peak Eagles to Face Floridians at San Fedro Park

The Pike's Peak Eagles host the Floridians at San Fedro Park Sunday. Manager Wentworth of the Pike's Peak club announced the game, detailing intermediate level play and local club action.

Pike's Peak Pike's Peak Eagles Gkny San Fedro Park Y 280 14 Wentworth Pike's, Poakers

Yankees Jump Fast Start in Early season Ball

The New York Yankees lead the Big League pack with strong hitting and solid pitching. Mark Koenig collected five hits in five at bats as the Yankees defeated the Athletics 10 to 4. Babe Ruth added two hits and early offense set the tone for the season.

Associated Fresh New York Yankees Yanks Miller Buggins Yankee Atha Hese Mark Koenig Babe Ruth Ruether Haines Blanes Robum Braves Jess Barnes Robbie Boston

Smart Ward Trap Leaders In Brackenridge Shootout

Smart led the Brackenridge Park trap shoot with 62 of 75 while Bob Ward posted 45. Other top scores include Marsh 63 74, Nichol son 58 7, Riddle 62 75, Kroeger 51 75, Williamson 46 75, and Howland Yates 36 20. Hill Billies win Abilene tilt 12 8 over McMurry College.

GW. Smart Bob Ward B. P C. BL Mayes H. A. Sonner J. Iranson D. L. Lene Willi Howland Yates FL Blordyn C.F. Williams Bidus Hill Billies Abilene Texas Long Dives Daniel Baker Hill

Boxing Results From Oklahoma and California Bouts

In Blackwell and Ponca City bouts Rex Fonta Borger of Dodge City was overwhelmed by Mike Arnold of Denver as a former sparring partner of Jack Derpauy. Jos Rivers from Bananas City received a newspaper derision over Teddy Sebiman of California in featherweight action. Dave Young of St Joseph defeated Conne Thompson of Wichita on points after ten rounds. In Oakland Fresno’s Young Corostie won on a foul over San Diego’s Young Harry Wills in a ten round welterweight bout.

Blackwell Okla Rex "Fonta” Borger Dodge City Ponca City Mike Arnold Denver Epar Kankas Ciee Jos Rivers Ban Ans City Teddy sSebiman California Dave Young St. Joseph Conne Thompson Wichita Oakland Calif Young Corosti Fresno Harry ‘Wills San Diego

Bison Gene Bailey Sold to Lincoln Club

Gene Bailey, veteran Houston utility player, has been sold for cash to the Lincoln Westers league club. Bailey, plagued by a knee issue, will report immediately if cleared, with Houston retaining potential rights. Zorilla beats Kradimh in a separate boxing result from Wilatingeon California.

Houston Gene Bailey Marly Bhae Amdi Nor Teagues Lincoln Westers Jiere Bailey

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