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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1927

Page

9

Dempsey Turn Sparks Talk of Ring Return

In New York a week of pressure mounts as promoter William Dempsey and backers demand a firm decision on Jack Dempsey’s comeback within two weeks. Richard and public figures debate lineup, funding, and potential opponents for a summer bout, with bets on Paolino Delaney and the Sharkey-Maloneys.

HY Uterakiio News Beevtes SEW -York Apri Jack Dempsey Bil Gloson Gene Tenner Dempsey Jack Richard

Girl of 13 Jumps Eight Feet Five Inches in Meet

Winston-Salem news reports Lara Styr, 13, high school freshman, surpassing the national women’s standing broad jump record with an eight foot five inch mark. The feat occurred in an informal class meet and cannot be officially recognized.

Winston-Salem N. G Lara. Styr A. A. UT Camelia Sabie New Jersey Ormal School Howeven

Golf at Del Monte and Pebble Beach Championship

The California amateur golf championship will be held at Del Monte and Pebble Beach from September 3 to 11. Nearly thirty men and women competed in the tourney this year.

del Monte Osi California del Mritti Pebble Beach

Texas colleges draw major league attention this season

A survey shows Southwestern Conference teams well stocked with prospects. Redman Hume of Texas A and M looks likely to go to Cleveland after the season, while Neal Baker and Peter Allen from Texas university also attract offers. Several players from Rice Baylor and TCU are mentioned as pro prospects. Smaller schools like San Marcos State Teachers College are challenging for the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association title.

Texas Southwestern Stair Redman Hume Texas University Texas A Cleveland Hooks Speen Neal Baker Peter Allen Hopkins Harris Baumgarten Bazeman Ojle Eli Silk Allmoch Rice Chird Tolle

Demons Buy Hal Diviney For Openers In Des Moines

Des Moines Western Jeanue announces the purchase of Hal Diviney who pitched in the Texas League for Beaumont. He will join the Demons today or tomorrow as they prepare for their first home series. Also acquired was Reat from Sealife of the Pacific Coast Deaptic to bolster the roster.

Des Moines Hat Divine Kander Clif Best Keyser Jeanue Diviney Beaumont Tomorray Reat Sealile Pacific Coast Demons

Kremer Shines as Pirates Hope for Pennant Run

Ray Kremer dominates with three straight wins fueling Pittsburgh as he ages into veteran form. Once sidelined by illness, he now anchors a pitching staff aiming to topple the Giants and rival contenders. Captain Dickenson returns from injury and will rejoin all future meets for Texas Christian track stock.

Ray Kremer Pirate Cven Oakland Pirates King Giants Port Worth Texas Christian University Nowicetaupt Cat Dickenson

Ellison Sells To Minneapolis Club In Am Assoc Move

Bert Ellison former manager of the San Francisco Seals was sold to the Minneapolis club of the American association. Secretary George Puinan did not disclose the purchase price. A separate note from Elgin mentions a lively baseball day with Texas University and the Shorthorns in a victory.

Elgin Texas University

Texas Defeats Aggies in Opener

In Austin on April 25 the Texas Longhorns beat the Texas A&M Aggies 10 to 4 to claim a share of the Southwest Conference lead. Pitcher New Haker worked five scoreless innings for Texas, while Aggies struggles and costly errors allowed the home team to pull away. Batteries listed as Hirlin Besant Scheimerman for Texas and Harms Enker Arno strong Torbes Ales for the Aggies.

Austin New Haker Texas A Menilege Tere Wriday Wen Texas University Longhorns Will Aggies Saterday Steers Texas Bryant Lusch Disch Armstrong Forbes Keon Aggies Wetas Hirlin, Besant and Scheimemanp Harms, Enker Arnostrong Torbes Ales

Bears Fall to Baylor in Nine Inning Tilt

Carson hurled a shutout ball through the middle innings as Baylor overcame a 3-2 deficit with a three-run ninth inning. Stalling and Griffin led the Bears at the plate with hits, while Tor and Taylor contributed for Baylor in a tense contest that ended 7-3.

Evet WO Tesas c University Carson

Mary Tirowne Status Sparks Western Golf Debate

Chicago April 23 4P The status of Miss Mary Tirowne tennis professional as an amateur remains unresolved as the Women's Western Golf Association weighs action. W W G A president Mrs Robert Curtin says no decision until the May 9 executive committee meeting. President Hobart Pe Noung notes the group follows USGA rules and may act if prompted.

Chicago Mary Tirowne W TW. G. A United States Golf Association Migs Browne Hutants Hobart Pe Noung Western Golf Association Mixs Browne Agan

Lewis Malcewicz to Meet in Boston

Historic heavyweight wrestling clash set for Boston between Lewis and Malcewicz. promoter Ruwser announces the event as a major title bout, forecasting the biggest match of the era.

Lewis, Malcewicz Boston Beaves Fel Roslin Maleewies Uriean Amnemeet Ida Taysey Ferra

Hard to Say and Harder to Wallop Transliteration Riot

Cuero and Guero Turkey raters clashed in a chaotic game with a 2 to 1 scoreline. Nord Tina Swirker succumbed as Voluilates hit eight shots, steady defense, and crucial late plays sealed the win.

Cuero Lex AZM Kolodainjeryk Guero Tina Swirker Reirution Hin Jacaltien Tbe Trotters Foom Whey Voluilates Cera Moun

Texas Boxes Texas Boxes in Shreveport and Wichita Game

The report lists box score notes from a game with Shreveport and Wichita, mentioning double plays and strikeouts by Willlamaat Estel and Williamson, with umpire Daly and Kane. It notes bases on balls and various pitchers, including Willsmson, Bote, and Lafayette, with a listed active time of 1 35.

Nome Duns Turgeon Lagan Twohaar Bil Glurks Sacrifican Ewenson Esweir Rims Blievenart Wichlta Fales Bnaeg Shreveport Wichita Valle Mans LaFayette Willlamaat Estel Williamson Bote Nite Cura Willsmson Halk Daly Kane

West Side Aztecs Playing Twin Bill

Unclear text appears to describe a local sports twin bill featuring West Side Aztecs with scattered names and phrases. Readable details are limited, with no clear outcomes, dates, venues, or opponent identifications.

West Side Aztecs Twin Bill

Senators and Pirates Bat Steadily in Rainy Day Action

The Senators and Pirates posted steady hitting as Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 3 to 1 and Washington toppled New York in a rain shortened day. Charles Salomon Myer led Washington with timely hits and stolen bases while Tee Meadowes anchored Pittsburgh’s attack. Bad weather postponed six games across the circuit.

Associated Press Stesling Marth Pittsburgh Washington Teague Pirates Tay Senators New York Reds Red Box Penians Charles Salumon Myer Cavelashiol Marberry Red Sox Maje John Tohih Boston Fittsburgh Cinchinati Tee Meadows Tasue

Ritola Cuts World Mark in 3100 Yard Run

Willie Ritola, the Finnish American speedster, set a new world record for 3100 yards with 13 minutes 9.8 seconds in a special race during his second major competition of the season. The mark surpassed his own earlier best and topped several historic times, signaling a peak in Ritola’s outdoor racing career.

Willie Ritola Tenter Trents Fister Chan Rivel International Federation Paulo Nuemi Sweden Bilola Higola Tudor

Owner 103 Holds Funeral for Mare in Spring Equine tribute

The report notes a funeral held for Virginia Creek, an eighteen year old mare, at the infield following a springtime bligaarit. Details reference stakes and past wins, with mentions of Pon Meek and related local figures. The text shows garbled OCR but preserves the event core and participants.

Chigagu Aurown Peatarchy Virginia Creek Blatex Sli Ink Pon Meek Sin Beea Abe Bari Uae

Nobody Informed On Mayor Walker Rumor In New York

April 23 report says Mayor James J. Walker of New York City may be offered the American League presidency at $1600 a year, a rumor denied by Ban Johnson's office and New York city hall. Johnson remains league president on a $40 000 annual salary. no offer acknowledged as Walker’s term starts 1980.

New York James J. Walker New York City American Baseball League Ban Johnson Fox Mally Johnson Chicago Tie Meror Col Sool Jaco Rupyect Nankers Hal Phe Mayan Atetican League Aghuson Kenesaw M. Landis Osbb Runnor Tonasog Jenye Frank Navin League

Pennant Chasers and Schedule Notes From Multiple Leagues

Fragmented scorelines and upcoming matchups across regional leagues. Teams such as San Antonio Hemmone Wichita Falls Houston Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Indianapolis appear with erratic results and postponed games. Weather and travel factors influence the week’s plan across cities including Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Chicago and Dallas.

San Antonio Hemmone Suveveport Wichita Falls Houston Wuen Dallas Yr Worth

Washington Beats Boston 7 to 3 in Rain Interruption

Weather delays and postponed games across the American League. Washington defeated Boston 7 to 3 at Busluu with Marberry and Stet in relief. Other matchups listed include New York at Philadelphia and Cleveland at Chicago as rain disrupted play.

Washington Boston Busluu Westington Skie Marberry Stet Lintting Lundgren McPayden Harilex St. Lois Detroit Gleveland Chicare New York Philadelphia

Son of 'Red' Ames Star Ohio Twirler

Unclear report from Chicago about a baseball scene in the Big Ten era. Mentions a son of Red Ames, a former New York Giants pitcher, and references to a game against Livon, with Michigan and Chicago involved. Details are garbled but indicate a notable lineage and a tense sports moment.

Ames Star Ohio Twirler Cutcago UPI Lurdie Chue Cho Pale Anes Veo Rel

CITYS ANGLERS IN CASTING TOURNEY

City anglers compete in the first fishing tournament of its kind under the Tseak Walteu League. Casts begin at 2230 Sunday morning at Woodlawn Lake. Forts and section details set for Woodie Lake. organizers Wondnall and O. Coc oma oversee the event.

Failcustom Sut Antoniy Boe Esturdak Woodlawn Lakai Ind Tseak Walteu Fycestoss Woodie Lake Tost ‘Wondnall Red O. Cocoma Meeg

Lottis Mason-Dixon Champion at Tennis

George Lott Jr. of Chicago defeated John Van Ryn of Princeton University to win the Prat and Dixon championship single bowl at the Grom Brier Tennis Club in Wheeling West Virginia.

Lottis Mason-Dixon W. Va George Lott Jr Chicago John van Ryn Princeton University

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