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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1927

Page

5

SWIM DATES SET JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETES CLINICS

Junior high athletes set for a series of events led by director Dick Brewer. Brackenridge hosts the first round, with elimination rounds throughout the week. Lions Park and Highland Park also host meets as part of a city wide program to give students sports experience and physical benefits.

Dick Brewer Diregar Uestiin Brackenrid Selinois Elibe Lions Highland Park Wondlaws Tube Brewer Tip Junger

City League Baseball Games and Umpire Assignments

City League games scheduled for West Sunday were amended today by secretaries. Matches listed include Golf Offer vs Pittsburg Water Centers with umpires Coffer and Pletcher at Public Service Field at 2 o clock. Katy Specials vs Public Service Company Sunshine Specials featuring Ellis and Dunsmore with umpires.

Ciy League West Save We Follow Golf Oiers Pitisbury Coffer Ami Public Service Field Katy Public Service Company Sunshine Speciale Ellis and Dunsqoore

Irving Beats Washington Irving In League Opener

In the Junior High School league opener at Lions Field Glenn overcame a rough start to shut out Washington Irving over the last six innings. His teammates stayed in the game with steady hitting as the Irving squad fell short, 7 to 0.

Nathaniel Hawthorne Diamond Ware Washington Irving Lions Glenn Irving Hatters Ander Buenvostros

Women golfers reach semi finals at San Antonio Country Club

In the open ladies tournament, Ms. C. Heigns and Mrs. Walter Negley each won to reach the semi finals in the first flight. Second and third flights produced several match results with Hodges, Kubitzsch, Negler, and others advancing to Thursday’s eliminations.

C. Heigns S. C. Young Walter Negley Eleanor Johnson San Antonio Country Club Foin Dimalgars Lueille Robitesch Bed. Roe Hedges CC. Hodges Helen Muegge S.C. Young Tuck White Lucille Kubitzsch J. Neleo E. J. Rue Mira W G. Handley E. Holland L.L. Stevenson Jane Koetter Sirs M. K. Neilzon B L Rambach W. Moule B. B. Tigalls Charles Hunter Mmrs Walter Negler T. 8. Roach, 9 and §: Mrs. BL. Denes Defeated Mrs. Ray Keller Bilis H. F. Jobf

Longest footrace venture announced by Charles Pyle

Universal Service reports Charles Pyle launches a nonstop transcontinental foot race from Los Angeles to New York City to start next February. Entrants must provide trainers, with cash prizes totaling $28,000 and additional regional support, including seven European and Asian agents.

Universal Service Lgs Angeles Charles ©. Pyle Los Angeles New York Cty Los Angeles Coliseum Yankee Stadium Prio Pyle Europe Asia Quist Nurmi Haypt Morocco Whieley Jeast East

British Ring Title Vacant Speculation and History

London dated April 2 British fight fans discuss the vacant British weight championship after the board ruled Mike Clark forfeited the title for not defending within a reasonable period. Clark lost to Fidel Harley of Los Angeles in a twelve round bout at Madison Square Garden Last January. He had two surgeries for injuries from that fight, first in February and second in March, and suffered a black eye during the night. Believed the reason was damage from the bout.

London Brili Mike Clark Council of the Ooard Abenmon Clark Fidel Lx Harba Los Angeles Madison Square Garde Tork

Dempsey to Meet Tunney If Worthy Says So

East expects Dempsey soon with Dempsey slated for May events in New York. Tex Rickard says Dempsey may spar with Gene Tunney in a September bout if he proves worthy, while trainer chatter and arrivals from Wilton and Ville suggest active plans as Pauline is blocked by the state boxing board. The Sharkey Maloney winner looms as likely summer foe after Keeley setback.

New York Tex" Rickard Madison Square Garden Club Gene Tunney Dempsey Guy Wilton Dem Geneville Mayasse Mauler Bil Keeley Boston Sharkey Maloney

Miss Collett Tops First Women Golfers in Eastern List

New York April 27 Miss Glenna Collett leads theWomen’s Eastern Golf Association handicap ranking with a plus two. One stroke back is Mrs C Henry Stetson of Philadelphia plus one. Other named players include Mins Collett twice national champion and several with scratch ratings.

New York Glenna Collett Eastern Golf Association C. Henry Stetson Philadelphia Stetson Mins Collett Minx Watson Hollins D. C. Bnei Marie Jen

Boxing results from Des Moines and Chicago noted

AP boxing roundup lists several results with fighters including Hunt, Believing, Sullivan, Tivhs, McLaughlin and others from Des Moines Chicago and San Francisco in a night of bouts.

Dis Moines Emil Moi Les Moines Buddy Maw- Ownadd St. Pandrew Lennord Hunt Des Moines Ed Brady Kansin City ST. Paul King Tut Vinieay Mike Believing Tigonte Sty Sullivan Trilyfel Chicago Billy Tivhs Se. Paul Mickey McLaughtin

Zarzamora Tigers Seek Opponent In Unclear Bid

Fragmentary notes mention the Zarzamora Tigers seeking an opposition matchup amid scattered names and dates, with unclear references to Aavairiioty Tiger and Wynne MIM. The garbled text blocks a definite event, suggesting a scheduling dispute or placeholder listing.

Major League Baseball Leaders Snapshot

A compact list of batting and pitching leaders across the National and American Leagues. Giants and Yankees dominate with standout figures, including Gehrig’s 15 hits, Ruth-like marks, and top pitchers Jones, Reuther, and Coveiskie with strong win records.

Simmons Athletics Rans Gehrig Yankees Roth Koening Kamm White Rex Lamar Triwes Lazzari Oehrig Judge Senators Gosdin Jones Browns Reuther Coveiskie Wor

Powell of Abilene Defeats Teachers in 7-3 Victory

Abilene Christian College Wild Cats used base running and timely hitting as Powell pitched well to beat West Texas Teachers 7 to 3. Powell yielded all three hits in the eighth inning while teachers' late rally fell short in the ninth. Batteries Elkin and Boyles for Teachers. Powell and Full for Wildcats.

Abilene Ter Powell Abilene Christian College Wild Cats West Texas Powel Ray Elkin Boyles Full

Sergeant Edwards Bunch Seeks Sunday Game

Fort San Houston Independents seek a Sunday game either in or near the city. Contact Sergeant Edwards or Army Post 20 or write the Fort Sam Houston athletic office for details.

Fort San Houston Edwards Army Post 20 Fort Sam Houston Tex

Four Survive In Corps Tennis Singles Elims

In the Highth Corps area championship at the San Antonio Country Club four players advanced from Wednesday morning singles. Arthur Seeligson, a former city tennis champion and favorite to repeat, beat Lieut. D Dunford to reach the semi finals. Ben nett, ex West Point captain, defeated Dan Murphy 6-1 6-0 and advances to face Lieut. J Bennett on Thursday. Doubles progress also noted with Kagiz and Partridge, Dunford and Williams, Fiske and Faris, Murphy and Bennett as contenders for the final rounds.

San Antonio Country Club Arthur Seeligson Porns D. .Dunford Vite Bennett Fort Bliss West Point Te McCullough Dan “Murphy Dee H. Warren Kinet Partridge Kelly Field

Star Woman Golfer To Visit San Antonio May 3

Mrs. Melvin Jones of Chicago, a leading American golfer and former Western women's champion, will be in San Antonio in early May for business. She plans to join around May 3 or 6, play golf during a likely two week stay, and is noted as Chicago city champion with numerous titles.

Melvin Jones Chicago United States San Antonio W. G. Higgins Jones Weseran Chiago City Lester

A. M. Aggie Golfers Enter 1996 Season with Strong Prospects

The A. and M. college golf team under Dana X. is gearing up for the season at College Station Texas. The Aggies, defending Southern Conference champions, practice daily at Brrea Country Club with coach Hillelas guiding 1996 squad. Key players include H. Brekmer San Antonio A O Nicholson Sham rack J O Lanston San Angelo and O M Lehwiers San Antonio. Breb gner leads the quartet with notable play this year.

College Station Exas Dana X Aggie Brrea Covntry Hillelas H. Brekmer San Antonio A. O. Nicholson Shamrack

Kaufmann Cut From Cub Squad

Chicago April 27 Tony Kaufmann long a top southpaw with the Cubs was sent home by M inner McCarthy following a report from Cincinnati An apparent demotion came after he pitched in Mondays game with the Cubs trailing by five and two innings remaining Kaufmann aged 25 had been with the club six years and was seen in street clothes at Tuesday’s game Chicago awaits further comment on his status and possible return.

Chicago Tony Kaufmann Chi Cubs Minger McCarthy Cincinmati Kaufman Alonday Gam Cubs Mami McCarthy Kaufmann Oli Cub

Bike Racers Set Ride-Off at San Antonio Speedway

Carroll Hixson Marcus Gordon and Johnny Clark of San Antonio race in a two mile event at the San Antonio Speedway over weekend. Alex Goodman acts as supervisor for the Thursday eve ning contest at 6 30. Advertisement notice appears.

Carroll Hixson Marcus Gordon Johnny Clark San Antonio McEts

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