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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1927

Page

6

Bears Climb First With Third Straight Win

The Bears beat the Bruins 5 to 4 in a tense game as Walter Newman spun a strong outing with a late homer threat. Klein and Philbin contributed key hits and runs, and the Cats rallied through seven innings to inch closer in the standings.

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Bear Box Seerlti Seremer In Hairline Struggle

Unclear game notes recount a late rally with Newmain and Williame on wires at second, a pivotal moment too late for victory. Glancing mentions of Dallat, Walsh Ehren Metal Warner, and Moeller foe Jung with a double and a triple hint at an erratic score recap and lineup confusion.

Seerlti Seremer Newmain Williame Sternee Walsh Ehren Igh Muehndley Ander Wolshman Moeller Foe Jung Reinhart Pinger Ol Kochte Willie Esse

Mercy sought in Huffarer case at City hearing

A city meeting discussed suspending Huffarer amid charges and a request to “show cause” why he should not be expelled. Officials referenced baseball commission actions and a broader inquiry, with tensions rising over penalties and public response.

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Grocers Seek Move of Sunday Baseball Contest

Local grocers request relocation of a city game set for Sunday amid rising costs and uncertain schedules. The proposed venues and dates remain under discussion with organizers.

Grocers

Gehrig Three Homers Up On Ruth In Doubleheader

A crowded Brooklyn Dodgers era style recap notes Lou Gehrig belting three homers against Babe Ruth as New York wins the second game 5-6 after Detroit takes the opener. Ruth collects two hits, aims to reclaim his mark as Gehrig powers past him with a dazzling four-bagger barrage.

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Kamrath Seeks Repeats in Southwest Texas Tourney

The report highlights Kamrath's growing winning streak as he enters the Southwest Texas tennis event in Bac Amtoula region, with strong showings anticipated. Implies national attention and potential for another title despite uncertain details.

Texas

Fessenden Expected to Arrive as Season Opens

Fessenden arrives September 1 bringing hopes for a revived Main High football squad. Coach Doug Bessenden readies his veterans and new talent led by captain Maurice Pipkin as he molds a challenging lineup for the upcoming season in San Antonio.

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Texas League Box Scores From A Damaged Page

Fragmented box score reads like a maze of player names and actions. Mentions home runs stolen bases double plays hit by pitches and strikeouts but most names and details are garbled. Readers get glimpses of Harel Harts Buras Karey Herris Harris and others with unclear results and partial inning notes.

Harel Harts Burastel Karey Herris Uuns Sucvigices Harris Taylor MaAeyes Breen Townsend Dlaire Double Plas Moore Dip’ Maderas Maure Dan Wohr Maderas Mobertgan Rotertean Towne Jeoud Hobertson Townend

Boxing Fight Results From Various Cities

The report lists several boxing match results and upcoming bouts across Cleveland New York Philadelphia and other cities. It notes Flowers versus Wigsine in Indianapolis and Gates versus Bing in New York, among others.

Baseball Leaders and Stats From a Turbulent Season

The report lists batting and pitching leaders across teams including Waner and Pirie figures, with notable stats such as stolen bases by Frich and Cardinale and victories by Gebrig and Furnie. It reads as a jumbled box of names, teams, and numbers from American League and National League play, reflecting a chaotic update of season leaders and outcomes.

Tink Riviere Joins New Orleans Team

Tink Riviere returns to pro basketball with the New Orleans Belt team after last season with Bates’ club. From Port Worth, he aims to lift the Pelicans and expects to spark the Southern Association’s red hot race. Jake from New Disleaty shows continental interest in the squad.

Carl Williams Wichita Falls Spudders Tink Riviere New Orleans Riviere Bates Dadmaratatt Dake Port Worth Jake

Corpus Wins First Clash In Teans Valley Series

In Laredo on Wednesday the Corpus Christi Seabarke beat Laredo 5 to 1. Steffen Waring starred for Corpus Christi, with Honeyman contributing three of five hits. Escery returned to the lineup with four hits in five at bats, Pratt and Crumpton added three hits each, and Snipe Conley served as Dallas scout and observer.

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Power Team Trues Walsh in Industrial League clash

In the Industrial League game on Wednesday afternoon the Central Light and Power Company shop trimmed Walsh Suezt Metal Workers 11 to 2. Doni Ducharme pitched a strong eight strikeouts, allowing only three hits as the shopmen built a six run lead early and held on through five more innings.

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Chuck Burns Heads to War for Operations

A garbled report suggests Chuck Burns plans a departure for Chicago with a described operation and claimed efficiency gains. The fragmentary text mentions battles and court features with unclear names and places, leaving key details unreadable.

Fight plans shift to Chicago for Timely bout

New York reports promoter Tex Rickard aimed to move the Gene Times Jack Tompsey heavyweight bout to Chicago after Philadelphia setback. Governor Small urged the move, with September 22 date accepted and a $1,000,000 gate projected from $679,000 in advance orders. Rickard and handlers prepared printing and distribution while Chicago camp details were arranged.

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Training Plans After Wife Improves for Fight

Lempsey paid today to Estalle Paylor. His wife’s condition improved with a physician’s report. He plans training in Chicago for a September 22 bout with Gene Tunney, aiming to change his game after stepping back from the Sharkey Light fight.

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Pennant Chasers Play The Port Yroste at Gan Antonin

Fragmented local sports notes show teams and places with unclear spellings. Readable items mention San Antonio Fort Worth Shreveport Beamon Homeyy Waco Battie among others, suggesting a standings or schedule snapshot with multiple city names and scores.

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Baseball scorers and lineups from a chaotic league note

A fragmentary American League record lists teams, players, and odd notations for multiple games. It references Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York, St Louis and Washington with various pitchers, batters and scribbled scores amid jumbled text and weather notes.

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National League score notes and player mentions

Fragmented OCR lists players and teams across the National League with unclear actions and outcomes. Names like New York Cincinnati Chicago and Pittsburgh appear among disjointed phrases, suggesting a roundup of games or standings without coherent results.

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