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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1927

Page

15

Paolino Uzcudun May Exhibit in San Antonio

Promoter Jack Shelton eyes a San Antonio bout with Paolino Uzcudun after his New York fight with Jack Delaney. Paolino tours toward Mexico City with his entourage, aiming to sign for a Tuesday night clash here if money terms satisfy him. Tuesday’s Soledad Roof card features Johnny Hughes versus Julio Tipper and several other bouts as plans unfold.

Gayle Talbot JR Paolo Dzeudun Stianieh’ Woodchopred Harry Willy New York San Antonio Jack Shelton Paolino Mexico City Jack Delaney Shelton Soledad Roof Johnny Hughes Julio Tipper Tngher Renato Torres Mickey Young Brooks Hooper Lucien Canta Carboy Jack Dillons Addie Lopez Red” Fos Ee Battling Mwerrerg

Delaney to Box Aranda in Heavyweight Bout Next Thursday

Delaney returns to the ring in a scheduled 11 round heavyweight bout against Aranda, the Spanish challenger, next Thursday night in New York. The card also features Maloney amid rising ticket demand, while broadcasting rights spark a dispute among promoters Tex Rickard Reilly and Mayer over air coverage and gate revenue.

Tex Rickard Chicago Dete Reilly Delaney AL Mayer Rickard

Powell Smashes 74 To Lead Shooters

Powell tops weekly shooting meet at Wikkuw Spelage traps with 74 of 75 targets. Scores include Saundetu perfect 50 and multiple named shooters such as Dr Re Adams and T. Willy amid a lengthy results list. Next club shoot slated for Thursday afternoon at noon.

Powell Brneat Lowell FB. Saundetu Inokieorge B. Be Ress Bob Ward W. Smart Dow Volla Th. Wenest Powell Re & Adams M.D. Thomas T. Willy BK. B. Samadern Pep Admian EB. B. Reynolds Jack George C. W. Smart H. Powell Elack

Lyons Pitches Shutout in Last Game

Sunday afternoon crowd watched Lyons and Wesel combine for a strong pitching duel as the Katy Specise fell short to the Picture Hooters 6 to 0. The Public Service Utilities tied Gulf Oilers 5 to 6 in a ten inning thriller, sealing city league placement while Lyons vaulted the rowdy title chase toward the season’s end.

Public Service Utilities Weltyfield Rusty" Lyons Katy Specise I Lyons Kasy Crew Ron Yatata Railroaders Andy Wesel Lyons Utilfes Gulf Gilars Ler Boemers Public Service 3

Motor Log To Big Fight Prepared

Motor log describes plans for a Chicago trip to see the Dempsey Tunney fight. The route from San Antonio to Chicago is outlined with participants including RAT Furlong and Jin Donnell, while officials discuss costs and secure seating options.

Chicago Rat Furlong Chamber of Commerce Conush Tunney Dempsey

Seguin defeats Watt loose in high-scoring semi-pro tilt

Seguin club edged Straus-Frank 11 to 10 as Frank Watt pitched four innings before giving way to Sox bats. Johnny Phillips delivered a key triple and Dreyer added a decisive single, with Kaiser and Huntress sparking the offense. Six triples and numerous errors highlighted a wild Sunday game with many players collecting hits.

Frank Watt San Antonio Bears Detroit Fort Worth Straus-Frank White Sox Mauler Strava-Franks Johnny Phillins Dreyer Kaiser Huntress Dwyer Leinart Blumberg Segula Ab.r.h.o. A M. Hergfeta Krueger Postel Lavecess O Kelly OD Hicks Franl Shereed Dayer B. Blumberg Watt J. Genrens Watt Gehrens Ifiake Huntees Winging Geren Josing Wieke Gain Prank Muntresager H. Philips

St Louis Tennis Tourney May Be Delayed By Rain

Heavy raids that softened courts threatened to postpone the first round of the municipal tennis tournament in St. Louis. Officials said play could be moved to tomorrow if courts are not cleared. Ted Drewes of St. Louis defends his title as 27 players from 12 cities compete, including last year’s finalist Donnson L. Mitchell from New York.

ST. Louis Ted Drewes Drewes Donntson L. Mitchell Warkington

Stunts at Natatorium by Ran Antonin Red Cross group

A demonstration of life saving by members of the Ran Antonin Red Cross will be held at the Broadway Natatorium Monday evening. The first event starts at SN o clock with a diving exhibition to follow.

Ran Antonin Red Crma Broadway

Cubs Length Lead Over Pirates in Interal League Standings

The Chicago Cubs hold a three and a half game edge on the Pirates for the league lead as Chicago defeats Brooklyn in eleven innings to stretch their winning streak to eight. Charlie Root earned his twentieth victory of the season, with Hak Wilson driving in the winning run. In other action, Wattle Holm hit a homer for St. Louis as the Cardinals beat Boston 6-4. Cincinnati spun a two game sweep over Philadelphia with strong pitching, while the Yankees routed the White Sox 8-4 in New York.

Associated Treas Chicags Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Windy City Brooklyn Aly a _ At Chicago Chharlie Hak Wilson Adame Rum Holm Wattle Holm St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Fournier Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Fale May Red Lucas Stelland Phils YANKS Yankees White Sox New York Babe "Ruth Gehrig Owly Ward Sox Meusel Blankenship Shocker Moore Irving Handley Cleveland Washington Hadlin Grant Tate Bays

New Stars Join U S Polo Four in Top Lineup

The United States Polo Association named Winston Thorne and J Cheever Cowdin to bolster the No 1 unit replacing Watson Webb and Malcolm Stevenson in a renewed four man lineup. Devereaux Milburn remains at back with Hitchcock at No 2 and Guest earns a late rise after citizenship proves he can play in test matches.

New York America United States Great Brittain Sone. O United States Polo Association Fie

Chick Evans Dominates Amateur Driving Contest at Soldier Field

Charles Chick Evans won the third annual amateur driving contest at Soldier Field after scoring 257 yards on his first drive and 267 on his second. Evans, famed for golf titles, demonstrated sharp fairway power to secure the title in strong heat.

Gricago Charles Chick” Evans Bobby sTones Tosday Soldier Field

Looks Like Cinch for American Boat in Duke of York Race

Cowes England August 83a The American speedboat Little Spitfire owned by D. E. Rand of New York and skippered by Ralph Snoddy of Los Angeles extended the lead in the race for the Duke of Yorks trophy with only a complete breakdown in tomorrow's race round preventing an American victory.

Cowes Eng D. EL Rand New York Ralph Snoddy Los Angeles

AGLE TACKLE! STONEMEN IN PLAYOFF FOR INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE TITLE

The Stonemen beat Nillie Burke Cleaners 12 1 and Eagles defeated Carl Kroeger Plumbers to clinch titles in their divisions. Henry Alumy led the Stonemen with seven hits including a double and a triple. Nelson, his battery mate, added two singles and a two base hit. Herndon held the Plumbers without a hit for 1x innings before pitching to Tiny Katz Butler who led the winners with a triple a double and two singles. The Eagles completed their schedule by routing Kroeger Plumbers as Jack Neal’s Nash Motors finished second after Swift’s three triples and Eubanke and Orme with three hits.

Bogle Publishing Company Wes-Stones Industrial Teague Stonemen Nillie Burke Simoes Nelson Arnereil Reese Michal Hagles Kroeger Herndon Tiny Katz Butler Jack Neal Nash Motors Swift Eubanke Orme

Roe of Texas Polo Player Hurt in Practice Fall

Roe of Texas, a banker and possible international polo squad member, suffered a skull fracture risk and left-side paralysis after his pony fell at Pleischmann Field in San Angelo. He was unconscious for about 10 days, later regained consciousness at Mineola hospital, while a Westchester Cup defense against the British Army in India looms.

Ave San Angely Tex Imi Gnndor United States International Poln Squad Roe Pleischmann Field Mineola India West Uouth

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