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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1927

Page

18

Cardialnd pitchers shine in spring race for NL lead

New York April reports the St Louis Cardinals’ pitching staff dominating the early season, with Haines, Sherdel, Hojera and Rien turning in two-hit games and three-blow feats. Carlisle, O’Farrell, and the young stars push the Cardinals ahead of the Westerners as the Cubs and Pirates struggle to match the pace. Connie Mack’s touring celebrit ies entertain crowds as Yankees slugging and the return of the league race create hot anticipation.

Universal Service New York New York Yankees Connie Mack Ty Cobb Eddie Collins St. Louis Cariille Jes Haines Yankee Pirate Cardinals Carisies Leneur Atery Cardinal Utefers ‘Sherdel Hojera Klint Rien Gamez Haines Wicked Bob O'Farrell Gardinals Neiy Omupper Hamed Fess Battem Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirate Haives Smiselasippi Grover Cleveland Alexander Carolina Lina Gite Iog Cubs Tura

Aggies Refuse To Yield In Comeback Bid

Aggies coach Claude Rothged complains after a rough trip to Austin that dropped them to second in conferents standings. He says the team will regroup to challenge Texas Christian University and recover from the setback with renewed focus and effort.

College Station Apel Aggies Austin Horned Frogs Texas Christhan University Claude Rothged Longhorns

Telinghs 6 Towa 1 in college baseball upset

University of Mincis defeated Lown University 6 to 1 on the baseball diamond yesterday. Ad reads advertise unusual questions about keys.

Telinghs TOWA Errana Apell Mincis University Lown University Hg Banelball Bere Tod

Snyder and O Farrell Star In Cardinal Catcher Contention

Sports brief notes Frank Snyder as a top catcher for the Cardinals and manager O Farrell praised for running the team. Mention of Haines, Bloom, Sherdel, Alesander, and Giants figures with comparisons to veteran catchers and backstops in the 1910s era.

Ay Fraide'Syinder Aid Juha ‘McGraw Aneger Mork Glanta Allart Rat O'Farrell Mae Snyder

Orange Crush to Face Gulf Oilers in Wednesday Tilt

Orange Crush Bottlers schedule a Gulf Oilers matchup on Wednesday afternoon at Gulf Refining campus. Tangle over timing centers around 5:20 with local venue details limited in the text.

Orange Crush Gulf Oilers

Bowling tournament results show wide upsets and prize wins

The article lists numerous bowling event winners from a recent tournament. It highlights unexpected first place finishes by teams like Sau Antopia Turners and Brunswick cup wins for high team all events, names top individual prize winners such as Ernest Temple and Ralph Utts, and notes next year’s venue as New Hampshire. It also names several class winners and teams from cities including San Antonio, Houston, and Seguin.

Erate Atlatin San Antonis Owlee Onty Tha Sau Antopia Turners Arenina Ernest Temple Ralph Utts Alwles Soclls EBM Jess J. Newhoffer Clas Edgar Trieson Trmmerman Tigh Thresnermuin Seguin Clane San_Antonio Turnere No Claus Brepham Glaze A. J Newhoteter Houston Kros Claus TW Strieseh Boima SC. Tinmerman Biniharn Ab Biniharn Ab Oe Ughalngle Kaine Adit Altenhof Sai Aatiniw Turnere

Foreign Breds Rarely Lead Derby Field

In recent years American-bred rivals have dominated the Kentucky Derby with only occasional foreign contenders near the front. This year about half a dozen foreigners, led by Satrap, planned for May 14, but only Satrap and Justice F have been mentioned for the race. Satrap’s調 campaign included four stakes wins under heavy imposts, while Justice F showed improvement at the Fair Grounds before a setback in the Coffrath Handicap ended his Derby chances.

Lotisville Omar Old Kentucky Bee Nicholas Silver Carlaris Satrap William Bout Justice F Ratrap Rogland Max Hirsch Queen’s + Village N.Y Varrioil Justice W. Wan Fairgrounds New Orleans Jack Winter

Candy Queen Shows Speed in Workout at Churchill Downs

In Louisville on April 20 Cindy Queen the Chicago owned Elly tied Derby entrant pace over a mile and an eighth in 128 percent suggesting strong form for the Derby pace. The training crowd included War Eagle winner of the Miami Cup and other Derby hopefuls as trainers described a slow track and cautious gallops with most runners restrained from fast work.

Candy Queen Louisville, Ky Cindy Queen Churchill Downs War Eagle Wrgell Calman Tomar Stale Usnton Big Widner

Paul's Grove shuts out Bellhops in open-air game

Pauls Grove edged Bellhops 1-0 on their open-air diamond as Torels curses Sunday affected play. A large crowd watched New Braunfels face its rival Begain White Sox in a regional matchup amid ongoing city league activity.

Nhe -Bt Anthony Hotel Paul’s Grove Paul's Grove Yeael

Hyder Cup International Golf Tourney Set for Worcester

Worcester Mass April 26 The Hyder Cup brings eight British professionals and eight American pros led by Walter Hagen to Worcester Country Club for June 3 and 4 matches. Abe Mitchell leads the British team arriving May 25 after traveling from New York. The British team will also face Canadian pros in Toronto and Montreal before sailing from Quebec on June 29.

Worcester Mass Walter Hagen Worcester Country Club Ccurse Willie Ogg Professional Golfers Association of America Ant Pro Worcester Country Clube Abe Mitchell New York Toronto Montreal Quebec

Amateur pugilists reach semifinals in A A U tourney

Boston April 20 thirty two bruised amateurs advance to the semis of the Amateur Athletic Union tournament at the United States arena. Preliminaries began in daylight yesterday and ended at dawn this morning as boxers pushed toward national honors in night classes.

Boston Amateur Athletic Union United States

Major Leaders In The National League And Associated Teams

A compressed AP recap lists top performers across the league. Highlights include Hornsby of the Giants with 463 runs, Tyson Hills and Thomas at top batting and doubles, Williams of the Phillies with four homers, and notable pitching wins by Meadows of the Pirates and Ruth’s Yankees batters with Gehrig and Lazzeri among leaders. Stolen bases feature Judee and Goslin, with Coveleskie and Tosh among pitchers with wins.

Associated Press Hornsby Giants Lornsby Hills—Tyson Thomas Braves Eriples Heinrich Robins Williams Phillies Sivlen Basts Tyson Meadows Pirates Tinto Maines Cardinals Erican Simmons Athletics Beans_Ruth Yankees Koenig Lamar Gehrig Lazzeri Flamers Judee Senators Goslin Ructher Coveleskie Tosh

Guardsmen Baseball Practice This Week In Brackenridge

Company FP of the 41st Infantry Texas National Guard will hold baseball practice Thursday and Tuesday at Brackenridge Fork starting at six. Manager Rob Meitsen seeks two capable pitchers for the roster.

Infinity Texas National “Guard Rob Meitsen

American Overall Team Wins Opener

American Overall community team won the opening baseball game with a strong start. Key players and a careful defense secured the early lead, while opposing efforts kept the game close through the middle innings.

Converse Ackerman Ayu Farporlmann Dallas Spa

Fight Results From Avancitted Trem Card In Various Cities

A boxing night across multiple cities yields wins and decisions. France’s Carl Tremaine loses on points to Andrew Koutis in New York, while Harold Smith falls by technical knockout to Tony Crazonerh in Chicago. Many bouts listed include emphatic stoppages, draws, and no contests, with fighters from Panama to Wales and beyond.

Trem New York Andrew Koutis France Carl Tremaine Clayalund Tony Crazonerh Hrooklem Harold Smith Chicago Davey Abad Panama Wilbur Cohen

Jack Neal Company Enters Industrial Baseball Loop

Jane Neal Nash Company has entered as a team in the Industrial Baseball League and plans to depart next Sunday morning. Leslie Neal is interested and the Leva Test joined. League managers meet at the Broadway Sporting Goods store on Wednesday.

Jane Neal Nash Alkemplosis Carrieh Spite” Clarke Leslie Neal Broadway Sporting’ Goods Gli

Two City High Schools Battle In Diamond Clash

Brackenridge Eagles and Main Avenue fight for city baseball honors in a three game series at Black Stadium Tuesday. Feliz Ducharme and Harold Hildebrand lead Brackenridge with Russell Lyons and Hog Neon for Main Avenue. Second game set for Thursday at Gotfethfold Home, Grimaons, third game to be decided by coin flip. Major stakes in city championship and season bragging rights. Kansas State, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Black Stadium Watteries Brackenridge Eagles Feliz Ducharme Harold “Hog” Hildebrand Nvefun Russell Rusty” Lyons Fais Hog" Neon Got Fethfold Homa Grimaons Proses Mario Ransom Rathenrides

Seeligson Leads Corps Area Tennis Title Run At San Antonio

The Corps Area tennis meet opened at San Antonio Country Club with three defaults, elevating Seeligson major of reserves and other officers. Notable results include Lieut Bennet defeating Lieut Kuntz 6-4 8-4, and Capt Murphy defeating Hutton, as doubles pairings were set for 3:30 pm with Seeligson Jones facing Partridge Kuntz.

Army San Antonio Arthur Seeligson Jsrozite B E. Stoner Beeligson T. MecCullough A. A. Fobbs EB. Partridge Paul W. Mares J. Bennete Fort Biss el Paso

Homer Race National League Update

Fragmented sports brief lists players and leaders across the American and National Leagues with incomplete stats. Douthit of the Cardinals and Soslin of the Senators are named among top performers, while Williams Harper and others are noted with several two counts.

Soslin Senators Nations Williams Horneby Harper Wilson Webb Wrightstone Gehrig Bull Simmons Tobia American

Udians to boxing match with Al Metro at MSG on June 1

Ace Hudkins of Nebraska will fight welterweight Al Metro of Boston in a Madison Square Garden bout on June 1. Manager Clyde Huakive announced the matchup today in Los Angeles.

Ace Hudkins Nebraska al Metro Buslon Madison Square Garden Clyde Huakive

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