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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1927

Page

6

Davis Cup Doubts Over Tilden’s Wimbledon Prospects

New York April 14 Willem Tilden, hailed by some observers as a modern Diogenes, is fading from public view and facing questions about a comeback. Tennis officials weigh his knee injury and the possibility of a Frenchman seizing the Davis Cup lead while Americans worry about Tilden’s return to form and prestige in the sport.

Davis J. Walsh Intecgatter Ees Gervlée New York Willem Tilden Diogenes Cour Court Todey Wimbledon Providi Schione Seeemek Obe Williams Tilden Tennin Association Will

Voigt Leads Mason-Dixon Qualifier at Green Delac Golf Club

George Voigt of Washington tops the Mason-Dixon championship qualifying at Green Delac Golf Club No 1 points with a score of 87 58 75 after recent wins at Pinehurst.

Pinehurst George Voigt Washington Mason and Dixon Green Deler Golf Club

Grinnell Names New High School Football Coach

Ester T. Wats is appointed head football coach at Grinnell College as Cual Watt takes over duties. Hyland and Beoning remain under supervision of retiring athletic director Frank T. Bayes.

Grinnell Yows Ester T Uaz Wats Ryoscrelt If Bee Moines Grinnell Colinge Cuael Watt Hyland Boeing Frank T. Bayes

Main-High Girls Win at Tennis Event

Main-High's girls dominated a school tennis meet with top performances. Local standout Aunt Mee Reinke claimed the singles title while teammates Bicet and Mestersou contributed strong showings.

San _Apreain Rscholastie Bicetentidge Mee Reinke la Mestersou

Paolino May Box Delaney in New York Bout

Negotiations for a boxing match in New York between Paolino May and Delaney proceed with an unnamed promoter and managers. Odds and purse details not confirmed as talks continue.

Paolino May Box Delaney New York Paolita Tenia

War Hero Betrayed by Girl Ruled Tonlsn for Years

A confusing report notes a war hero and bandit betrayed by a governing girl in Tonlsn. He was arrested after fear and tension rose, with Croix de gellantes awarded in Chewet. The event program mentions prizes totaling 5000 wd to be distributed.

Tonlsn Easheen Beimral Gareili Gellantes Chewet France

Paul Jones Pins Draak in Gageville Match

Paul Jones, Texas grappler, pinned Draak in less than forty minutes in a best two out of three falls match in Los Angeles. Jones dominated the bout delivering decisive offense to take the win in this AWP wrestling card.

Paul Jones Draak Los Angeles Texas Grappler Commy Deaak Tri Slanfer Newark Lee Jones

Big Welcome To Dallas Steers At Home

Fans packed the arena to see the Dallas Steers in yellow as the season opened. Attendance reached about 22 thousand with Rochester and international players noted in the lineup.

Woman in lingerie walks city streets after drink spiked

Cleveland police report a woman was compelled to walk downtown in a chemise after being given doped wine by an acquaintance at a hotel. She woke to find most of her clothing missing and an assault suspected during the incident.

Cleveland Paulixt Serford Southigl Fletchers

Post Laundrymen Face Aztecs in Semifinal Clash

The Sunday game at Van Quele stadium features the Post Laundrymen against the Aztecs. Key players Mingo Garza and Vargas start in the front line while Dangane Galarra, fond and American wourd provide support as the teams vie for a spot in the final.

Eapadrenmen Gece van Quele Mingo Garza Vargas Dangane Galrar Fond

Dundee Cancels Bout in Baltimore Due to Injury Fear

Promoter Max Waxman announced that the welterweight title bout between Joe Thimple and Tobnay Meniichen in Baltimore is canceled after Dundee fears an injury. The June 3 event was dropped as a precaution for the planned match.

Dundee Baltimore Aril Joe Thinple Tobnay Meniichen Thandse Pete Hes Peen Pratcali Max Waxtian Jiandles Waxman

New 5 Speed Record Set by Frank Lockhart at Moros Lake

Los Angeles reports Frank Lockhart 24 year old racer set a new speed mark on a Baby 91 5 cubic car on a lake bed near Aluroc California last Monday. He reached 170 2 miles per hour attempting to surpass the world record 209 79 mph set March 23 at Daytona Beach by Maj C B Segrave.

Los Angeles Frank Lockhart Lee Abgeles Minit Grivey Aluroc Cal Tockhert Daytona Beach Fla C. D. Segrave Sunbeam Muros Lake Lockhart Fred

Bowling League Close season and high scores noted

The Boyle Decorating and Medics Arts Drug PAL teams closed their season with Ernest Teapis the lone standout at 222 600. The Dayls finished second as Fressel Crow and the Knights of Columbus bowling efforts spread across schools like Notre Dame Loyola and Georgetown. An essay on organized bowling and its benefits follows with anecdotes of players and a tale titled ANTHEMS OF THE ALLEY and a colorful bowler scene.

Boyle Decorating Company Medics Arts Drug Company PAL Ernest Teapis aLrip Dayls Rhamplosship Unt Ackedute Fressel Crow Acote Medlcel Ars Finiebea Ehout Ernest Temple Sintsame Eraton Rosets Siebold Byhorn Mitchell Gecb K.C Knights of Columbus United States Notre Dame LaSalle Marquette Celumiais Loyola Georgetown Creighton Campion Tsaheila Ne Rote Ferdinand Fors Cehrity Maumer

Bud Taylor Meets Goldstein May 3 in Chicago

Clipped report notes Bud Taylor to meet Abe Attell Goldstein on May 3 in Chicago. Billings and other fight topics surface with scattered names and unsigned references.

Bud Taylor Goldstein Chicago Bud Lastor Vilnois Keven Antes Mnutehell Todaz Abe Attell Goldstein Flower

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