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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1927

Page

7

Bears Triumph in Doubleheader Against Spuds at League Park

In a fast two game set the Bears rally to edge the Spuds 1 to 0 in game one and win the second contest with clutch hitting and strong defense. Griesenbeck debuts with a key hit and Tim Griesenbeck steal of home cemented the comeback effort while Bob Harris starred in the field and at the plate.

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Walter Johnson Day in Washington Caps 17 Years of Baseball

Washington honors Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson on a commemorative day marking his long career and first World Series win with the Senators. Fans sought league participation as Johnson’s legacy highlights include no last-year regrets, a 1924 World Series relief win, and a Distinguished Service Medal.

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Public Links Golf Entrants Practice Cleveland Aug 1

Amateur and professional golfers have gathered in Cleveland for the national public links tournament. Practice rounds were underway today as roughly 132 entrants prepared for the opening qualification rounds tomorrow. The field includes players from factories and high schools, reflecting broad participation.

Public Links Cleveland OPI Democratia Reg Brior Tie Litkesecke

Rhem Decides Hell Laugh Off Fine

Charles Blew, Cardinal pitcher, settled a dispute over a 800 fine imposed on President Breziog for training rule violations during the club’s Easter trip. The conference at Sportsman’s Park left both sides satisfied, with Blew back in the fold and Dorler to start again.

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Homers Give Elks Couple Key Games

In a pair of afternoon and morning showings, the Elks benefited from strong hitting and timely fielding led by Tamerman and Anderson. Veitmat contributed a four-base output with runners aboard, while teammates including Komeran, Ter, and Dave supplied productive at bats as the Elks built comfortable leads and steady defense.

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Syl Johnson No-Hit No-Run Baseball Game Report

Syl Johnson hurled a no hit no run performance as Tyler edged Subanes 2 to 0. Subanes 10 Tyler pitcher A Oe Eyenenseelu faced 29 batters, but only two reached first base. One reached on an error, the other on a walk. Tyjer reliever Renmarient worked through the fourth inning, with Isou fanning Lou in the seventh as ruled by the national baseball commission.

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Rowing Weight Loss Tale From Furlong Coach

Furlong warns that rowing helps shed pounds while recounting a tale of weight loss experiments. The account notes a correspondent named Bill rowing at Medina Lake and covering about four miles, with cautions about effort and fatigue. Strong names and places anchor the fragmentary report.

Ladlee Chamber of Commerm Morpus Christi Bill Medina Lake Rednce Bob Fitzsinancing

Railroads May Sell Fight Tickets

Reports indicate railroads could distribute tickets for an upcoming bout between Gene and Jack. Officials aim to prevent counterfeiting by delaying higher priced seats and reserving some tickets for a later sale. If confirmed, Chicago would host the event at Soldier Field around mid September with tickets under 320.

Gene Sucaanpion Jack Fins Weta Texax Chicago Ag Vie Jramolye

Gulf Kwiat For Girts Galveston Meet Announcement

A local notice from Galveston on August 1 announces a coast swimming championship opener at Offoth Tayou on March 14. Herbert Beran Jr secretary of Bulvestan Supt Tohorpan club says it will be a free-for-all event with entries invited from the entire gull section.

Gulf Kwiat Galverton Pitts Offoth Tayou AMR Herbert Beran Bulvestan Supt Tohorpan Club

Utilities and Pitteburg Teams Split City League Action

In a Sunay City League doubleheader at Utility Field Pittsbury Heatersebut defeated the Utilities 7 0 while the Katy Ke won 10 0 in the other game. Presiding official Charitan Wusst presented the championship trophy to Utilities as the season wrapped with most teams planning postportio action next weekend.

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Hunter Ends Doeg's Big Winning Streak

New York aug 1 Fran cia T Hunter internationalist partner of Big Will Vitdon ended Doegs sensational upset of Easton tennis contest by forming the youth fit Californian in four setter final for the Metropolitan fart inuek championship Avadey. fae acare wen 1 2 82 1B To

New York Francia T. Hunter Big Will ‘Vitdon Doeg

Seguin White Sox sweep doubleheader over rivals

Seguin White Sox win both games against New Braunfels Tigers in a Sunday doubleheader at Seguin 68 18 1. The Sox take the series three games to one aided by strong hitting from Miller and Coatel. Both games featured early runs with Seguin breaking open the first in the fourth inning and again driving across in the late frames.

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Tilden Wins Title in Confusing Championship Bout

Tilden defeats Hennesey GPenco b in a tense singles championship at the Tina levity meet. Reports show unclear OCR errors but indicate a victory by Tilden over Hennesey with a decisive score line implied.

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Unclear Grid of Scores and Schedules Across Teams

Fragmented OCR text lists multiple matchups and results including Dallas at Houston and Shreveport at Wace with various incoherent place names. It references scores, battery lineups, and schedules, but the damaged text lacks a coherent single event. The readable items suggest a late 19th or early 20th century sports page with scattered standings and box score snippets.

Tigers Take Second Place in Intermediate League

The Triangle Sales Tigers climbed to second in the Intermediate League after routing the Southwest Bitulithic Bears 6-5 on Sunday. Doc Dresch pitched six innings with seven Tiger errors behind him, while the Tigers benefited from forfeit wins by Red Bugs and Cats.

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Rosales Stops Sparks in Paso Ten-Round Bout

Rosales of Fit Past knocked out Speeds Sbaths of Kansas City in the third round of a scheduled ten round fight at Justes and ring, Paso. The fighters weighed in and prepared for action as the bout progressed with Rosales gaining the decisive finish.

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Stuart to Coach at Marshall College Huntington WV

Aug 1 report says Stuart, former pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, has been named to Marshall College's coaching staff. He will oversee baseball and basketball, joining Ohio State University athlete Billatt in the coaching lineup.

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