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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1927
Page
5
The Big Four Ruth Cobb and Hornsby yielded mixed results with Ruth scoring one hit, Hornsby walking and scoring on a pileup, while speaker did not play and Washington had no schedule. Cobé had one hit and one walk, with five chances in the field.
Bears drop their third straight as hitters slump and pitchers falter. Desmen and Phipps contribute late, Beaumont gains lead with timely hits, while Errors and wild pitches hamper Lee and Newcombe. The club vows changes after a rough eight games.
Veteran racer Tee Edmonds of Bungton, despite a past misfortune, aims for top placing in the two day BA meet at the speedway. Gilicale Speedway hosts fourteen entries for a fifty mile stack car race each day, with weather delaying practice but officials hopeful for strong competition Saturday and Sunday.
Chicago April 11. Charles McGinnis forward from Wisconsin jumper was entered today in the relays in Philadelphia as from Saturday. McGinnis won the top prize at the relay carnival with a noted performance and joins the relay lineup for the event.
Ernest Temple, a southpaw bowler from San Antonio, rolled a perfect 300 game Wednesday night on Turner alleys, delivering the ultimate in pins and precision. The event highlighted Temple’s control and skill on the lanes.
Coach Wright Huey’s Brackenridge High track squad hailed the rain as a boon before the Schreinge Institute Refuge event at Kerrville. The downpour supposedly strengthened their dash power and stamina, boosting hopes of beating rivals like Main Avenue High and other top teams in the Mountaineer meet.
In a foggy recap, Brown delivers a sacrifice fly while Galloway brings wit as Lee endures an uneven inning. A wild pitch, balks, and multiple throws complicate the frame as Jett reaches base and Beaumont appears in the action alongside umpires.
Main Avenue High School defeated Peacock Military School 112 at Garrett Field Wednesday. Brackenridge faces Main next week with two games scheduled at Garrett and Black Stadium. Eagles, led by captain Tinstr Lyors, rely on a crack pitching staff as Lion infielder Talley and Cretch of the Feater contributed offense.
Ernest Temple rolled twelve strikes for a perfect 300 in a practice match at Turner’s alleys. Temple, facing C Treuter in a warmup, delivered the standout performance as crowds watched the bowler string all frames.
Alamo National Bank bats dominate the twilight opener beating City National boys 14 to 0 in a two five inning game. Taylor led with a homer triple and a single while Garner Engelbert and Frazier collected multiple hits for the winners.
Local athletics report notes CCC players slated to meet Friday night. The article lists several players and coaches including Walt Amert and Babe Beret as part of the gathering to discuss upcoming events and team activities.
The article previews a Thursday meet with coaches naming Mule Brazier of Alsmo Heights High as starter. Teams Brackenridge and Main Avenue send fourteen and twenty one athletes respectively. Strong field events see Brown White from the Crimson state favored. Schreiner links to last year’s tournament as Eley eyes a three consecutive cup for lasting status.
St Anthony College Yellowjackets defeated Ajame Geiehts high 13 to 6 on the college diamond. The Jackets piled up a dozen hits, committing two errors while Heights was charged with five. Twenty one strikeouts came from four pitchers led by Lee who worked five innings before being relieved. Delery starred with four homers and four RBI in three trips to the plate. Beiter added three hits in five at bats. Batteries Lee Kelly and Bastin Norton Cufley.
Phillip Solomon Clarke presides over the new Industrial Baseball League formed after a Wednesday night meeting at Broadway Sporting Goods. Terms entered include Sanitary Manufacturing, Walsh Sheet Metal, Eagle Publishing, Denver Cans, Guarantie Shoe, and Texas Theater. The league will meet at 6:15 next Wednesday to ratify the schedule and commission cards. Guiry games to be played Sunday mornings.
The article notes Lally again posts a course record, with additional mentions of Tom Lady, Antonie Cousins, and Aub govt protections amid a jumble of names. It references Tran Lagan, Prank Lewin, and others in a tightly packed sports write up with unclear context and dates.
Wednesday results list various teams and scores across cities including Detroit St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland and others. Only three games scheduled with multiple venues mentioned and several players named in sporadic fashion.
Scattered scores across the National League show New York defeating Philadelphia five to two, with Brooklyn and Chicago posting wins while St Louis and Boston also notching victories. Additional lines note Coast and Lone Star league results and upcoming Thursday matchups.
A garbled season summary lists National League leaders in batting pitching and fielding with names such as Sand Tyson and Meadows. American League figures show Judge Lefisters and Ruth among others, but many fragments and misspellings obscure full facts.
Louisville reports heavy interest in the Bradley Derby as top contenders from the East and West gather for the $50,000 race at Churchill Downs. Boasting seasoned juveniles and proven bid-chase racers, the field features Boo Bubbling Over and Beretbay among favorites, with betting and expectations rising ahead of the may event.
Edward G. Barrow announced that Yankee Stadium will be expanded to 20 000 seats before the 1928 season, with work possibly starting next October. The plan reflects ongoing growth in baseball’s popularity as officials pursue a larger capacity edifice beyond the 63 000 present.
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