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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1927

Page

4

Bears hold spring roster with prospects in focus

The Bears show twenty-one winners in spring training as Haris and Behrens face option recalls while Beaumont Tessa group eyes three more additions soon. Pitchers Good, War, Corkman, Fillin, Lindsey and others compete for spots along with infielders and outfielders, shaping payroll and lineup decisions.

Basecun Bay Haris Dover Esseem Lecgie Es Heen Seamer Beaumont Tessa Beague Ula Prima Ole Optien Harcis Behrens Brais Berris Gelder Texas Bears Creaie Wari Corckman Fillin Lindsey Newman Morgan Victor Caithers Wirts Long Yankersler Leslis Nufer Eketkemper Philbin Pains Brown Moos Klein Nae

Eagles Win 9.8 Contest in Seven Innings

Eagle Publishing reports a Floridians vs Eagles seven inning game with key plays by Beller, Mauitie, and Harner. The league meeting is set for Wednesday at the Craveler hotel with several firms listed among rereg participants including Floridians and Eagle Publishing.

Eagle Publishing Vna Jeanne Sandoz Elsermner Beller Mauitie Bale Eagles Baterice McDonald Bentz Eudesse Garcia Wilson Star

Homer Race Numbers and Names At Local Meet

A fragmented OCR item lists competitors Ruth, Tarkers, Mensel, and Williams among others in a Homer race. It mentions Harper, Wilson, Gentes, Barh and an unclear ighLitime. Final details and placements are unreadable.

Ruth Tarkers Mensel Yankees Wels Williams Harper Wilson Gentes Barh

National Amateur Boxing Meet Opens At Varn Velodrome

The Nationals opened with top contenders including Haun and Welter weighing in as the event kicked off at the Varn Velodrome on April 2. Organizers highlighted strong entrants and anticipated close bouts as the meet determines the national amateur boxing champion.

E . Seorgete Wisner FY Dour Teel Haunender Eilve Mazac Lasemme Caapimac Aeveriegs Rhempm Varn

Mitre Compliments Newman On Relief Pitching

Walter Newman of Cuero earns praise from Manager Bonds as a strong reliever on the Genes road trip. The San Antonio outing benefits from his speed, control, and range, drawing comparisons to Tiny Owens and suggesting he could be valuable to the club soon.

Walter Newman Cuero Gandgster San Antonio Owens Bonds Mitre Mike Newsian Aren

Dallas Stops Spud Streak in Pennant Race

Dallas halted Wichita Falls despite late rallies as Perry, Miles, and Fitzgerald homered and Payute sizzled in relief. Hodge allowed multiple runs while Payne, Tate, and Bish contributed RBIs as Dallas won 4-? to 5. Umpires Daly and Dane called the game after five innings.

Wichita Falls Wichita Pallas Pereydows Ers Battel Payoe Miles Homer Huuge Payuteth Seares Dales Marsa Lafayette Basoa Pitzgerald Tana Dallas Wiebite Palle Omar Howeren Payne Madge Perry Valin Éif Perry Hodge Bish Tate Wolizas

Aztecs Take Double Bill In Local Baseball Action

Aztecs swept a Sunday double header against Pacific Boosters and Metal Workers with strong hitting from A Hernandez four hits and a double by Gaye Benisl, while Masouri Pacifiсs led until the eighth. Josel struck out twelve as Berna allowed four.

Aztecs uxi-Pacific Boosters Rim Seves Francis Masel A. Hernandes Gaye Benisl Hun Orre Cwelve Berna

Bear Box and Atttonie FRe2 N L Bt A Summary

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Meghann, Wirt, Vitex, Liang, and Deslie with scattered names and phrases. The readable parts suggest a list or summary of individuals and items, but concrete events, dates, or clear actions are not present. The fragmentary source yields no coherent report or outcome to summarize.

Aliley Heinen Siurilhtes Meghann Thes Jae Bestia Dorsi Ali

Bruins Square Series With Buffaloes Fights Uphill

The report details a rough game where Bruins rallied with key hits by Joe Mathes and Les Wirts while Moos delivered a strong defensive showing. Fred Fromshouse and Fred Henry contributed, but injuries and errors limited late comebacks.

Fred Fromshouse Hotake Herve Brown Hock Big Moos Brown Philin Joe Burns Nefer Fane Ban Antono Lupine Moossel Tomms Lee Henry Dotlille Fred Henry Wan Bitcher Whitarts Ree Boze Fielding Tumas Jy Stant Lefe Powell Ray Flacd Kamprr

CALLAHAN ON SCENE OF TITLE CONTEST

CRICAGG April 2 Mushy Callabar welterweight champion alleged today to begin light training for a ten round bout with Boug Myers of Vor catella Hahn at a baseball park site. Tory Caosonei New York, who recently beat Mud Taylor, plans to return here in May for a clash billed as a title match. He will face Stay Syckell and Bud Taylor, Abe Atell, Goldstein in the march toward the vacant bantamweight title.

Cricagg Mushy Callabar Jabior Boug Myers Vorcatella Hahn Cone of Site Maser Lesque Tory Caosonei York Ganting Mud Taylor Shay Stay Syckell Bud Taylor Nndi Abe Atell Goldstein Bantgm Halder Ton Bony Que Oaty

Harris Sails to Wichita in Western League Move

The Bears have sent tall Dan Harris to the Wichita club in the Western League with recall rights at season end. Daniel is a fine prospect.

BEARS Harris The Dan Harris Firetacker Wichita Daniel

Pennant Chasers Neve York Washlngton

Racing through the season, New York leads Washington in a tense pennant chase. Key figures and teams are noted, including Buckeye and Buckeye rivals, with standings and upcoming games shaping the race.

Neve York Washlnxton Washington

Duray Enters Race Classic in Indianapolis

Teon Duray of Los Angeles enters the race in the Indianapolis motor speedway event aboard a Max boat car. Duray faces rival drivers as a recent entrant, while Joave Evans’ car entry was denied. Other drivers mentioned include Unrey Harts and Dave Leis among the field. Pirates release Pepicke and related notes appear in minimal context.

Indianapolis Ind Teon Duray Tos Angeles Cal Max BO Teas Duriy Ie Piled Tark Lepain Rotem NHL Aler Way Atlj

St. Anns Defeat South Side Dudes In Tight Showdown

Recap from a rough Sunday game as St. Anns clinched a close win over South Side Dudes. Key players include Wan Crate Dee and Beton borat fr Gourley, with late- game defense deciding the outcome.

Beton Borat Gourley

Detroit Tigers rally for 10 3 win over Pirates and Giants

Tigers beat the White Sox in Chicago and top the Pirates 10 to 3 in a pitching duel. Grover Cleveland Alexander outdueled Vic Aldridge as Detroit exploded with timely hitting and bold baserunning. Giants beat Braves in Yankee Stadium while Browns defeat Cardinals 9 to 4 with power at the plate. Mays struggled but Cubs edged Browns 3 to 2.

Detroit Tigers White Sox Chicago Fothergill Strall Wein Ergill Gsterliie Gsterliie Eighthaddera Grover Je¢cd Alexander Vic Aldridge Pirates Sodmaster Pityeburgh Courie Neweower Elaniing Fieli Giants Yankee Braves al Davormer Buckers SL Louis Cleveland Browns Oace Mays Carl Mayz Vinciansti Venecome Ohe Pub Opposig Cubs Trinte Wild Theows Aivffe Robbie Zhaky Brroklin Handy GE the Phifs

Laredo Edinburgh Tie In Twenty Innings

Laredo and Edinburgh battled through twenty innings in the Star League game. Pitchers Alschock and Holmés held the line for much of the contest, with Laredo tying the score in the ninth on a run before a long extra innings stretch. Errors were scarce, each side committing one.

Brier Enipburgh Laredo Edinburgh Aed Alschock Lavesla Garrison Holmés Tedinburgh Arzat Falinbreg Tureidn

Hunpen Britons in Amateur Golf Championship

Auton Colfiell and Bae lead a contingent of English players as the English Amateur Championship reaches its final rounds at the Little August Golf Club. Notable past winner Raval Livereport and veteran R. Wilkon vie for the title as the event nears its decisive conclusions.

AUTON Colfiell Bae Siaretan Song OF England Little Aatgit Golf Club Woeldke R. Wilikon Raval Livere Pont Pally Ouramivas Piper

Major League Baseball Scoreboard Fragment

Fragmented OCR lists team names and player mentions with scattered scores including Giants Pirates Yankees Senators and others. The garbled text references wins, players and teams but lacks coherent events or dates.

Scraps Unearth Plan for Referee Controversy in Texas League

A partially legible report describes a plan involving officials and players in a Texas League amateur game. It notes disputed actions during a spring event, with referees from school and youth leagues, and mentions penalties or charges under investigation amid unclear names and dates.

Vonin Harry Bane

Rifle teams tie in second season match at municipal range

The Liberty Pistoy and Austin Rifle clubs both posted near identical scores in a Sunday meet at Tracken titge Park. Liberty shooters B F Thompson and T Armstrong and J Raven from Austin each scored high, with others from both sides contributing to the unusual exact tie.

Libarty Pistoy San Antonio Austin Rife Municipal Range Trackentitge Park Hach B. F. ‘Thompson Liberty Club T. Armstrong J. Raven Austin B. F. Stowpson AL M. Works Bee Alo Wisson H. Colling HB. Wels Cape Rideiayais W. Halsey D. Siam A.J. Weaver W. Oo. Pritts Total Austin Tt Rupert A. Calls T. Peterson BK. Kamath

480 Miles Next Marathon Race Start Set for June 14

A garbled report notes a 480 mile marathon from Frisco to Gregon with Tarahumaras mentioned. An official invitation and vague references to Redwoad Exipire aesociation and Masctey Vackel appear, though details are unclear and names are uncertain.

Frisco Gregon Tarahumaras May

RAST MEDINA KICKERS RACE AND FISHING SEASON AHEAD

The article notes RAST MEDINA KICKERS RACE leading the field with river finisher status near Corpus Christi and San Antonio. It mentions four kicker boats and preparations for the fishing season opening May 1, including efforts to solve bait issues with a large tank of shiners.

Ped Uis San Antonio Corpus Christi Elaine

Fall River Plays in Soccer Finals

Fall River, the East Coast outfit, wins the Massachusetts title and earns a spot in the national final by defeating Bets Johor Steel 2 to 1 before 30,000 fans, advancing to face the Holley Carpenter team of Detroit.

Fall River Te T Tall River Battle Westers United States Football Association Cay Booters of Johor Steel Massachusetts Holley Carbareter Lieg Troit Natonal Finnl

Wilkinson Beaten in Long Net Match at Norman

Willineson of Texas, a member of the University tennis team from San Antonio, met Oklahoma at Norman on Saturday and was defeated 10-8, 7-5. Teammates Wexnlls, Miest Allison, and Verginon won their matches. The two doubles sets were split.

Willineson San Antonio Texas University Oklahoma “University Stap Tiochts Normad Okla Wexnlls Miest Allison Verginon Mula

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