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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1927

Page

7

Souders to drive in Europe Grand Prix at Monza

Indianapolis Aug 1 George Souders former Purdue student who won last May’s 50 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will pilot his prize winning Leugenburg in the Grand Prix at Monza Italy on Sept 4. Also listed are American drivers Louriers Cooper and Kreis with AAA permission to enter.

Indianapolis George Souders Purdue Indianapolis Motor Speedway Leugenburg Monza Italy Louriers American Automobile Association Warl Cooper Detroit Peter Kreis Bt Armerican Gabby” Hartnett Charley Root Chicago Cubs

Umpire tactics spark review at San Antonio meeting

Two top amateur umpires Johnny Dunsmore and Tad Wetherell face censure at a amateur baseball commission gathering in G eeluck Tuesday. Durkee accuses St Marys players of stalling tactics in Sundays Sunsets vs Parish League finale and vows action to prevent repeats in the title games at Lergue Park.

San Antonio Johnny Dunsmore CG. C Tad) Wetherell Amateur Basebill Commission Geeluck Travelers Hotel Ralph Durkee Landie Jets Tather Dunsmore Wetherell Blackstadium Southern Pacific Sunsets Durkee Timsmore Wetherall Tlepare Public Lergue Park

Dempsey and Tunney Likely Retire After Big Fight

By ALAN J. GOULD. The second Dempsey Tunney world heavyweight title bout may be the last ring engagement for both, with Tex Rickard arranging a possible 1928 rematch if either wins. Dempsey aims to reclaim the crown, while Tunney, after a wealth of fame, may retire once off the ring, especially if defeated decisively.

Dempsey Tunney Alan J. Gould New York Tex Rickard Tex Neverthel Lupney Tunnes Bes Glover Craven Chicago Tunhey Im & Moud Wire Tarecy Inc Chinaga Tefest

Rickard picks 50 yard line for fight scene

Chicago dispatch reports promoter Rickard chooses the fifty yard line on the field at Sumerfield, Rex Rickard, George F. Getz, and John C. Rightimer outline prices for a heavyweight title bout. Bleacher sections, box seating, and running track edge are planned. Delaney Lizendun camp plans and Sempsey privacy for training are noted.

Rickard Chicago OPI Gene ‘Unney Jack Demrose Villaneet Iwen Sumerfield Vex Rickard George F. Getz Coal Tan John C. Rightimer State Athletic Commission George T. Donoghue South Park Board Maked de

Redbugs edge Triangle Tigers to inch atop league

In an intermediate Penge game the Redbugs beat the Triangle Sales Tigers 8 to 6. Truekwart faced the Tiger lineup in the fifth inning but held them scoreless the rest of the way. Trish Malone and Dutch Buley stood out for Redbugs with Hatfman and Fisher adding points. Batteries were Simon Truely ker Alexander and Casl. CHICAGO Aug 1 The season at Lincoln Pielas nears end with the $10 000 Steger Handicap set for Saturday as Hawthorne prep opens next Monday.

Triangle Sales Tigers Guardo Boap Redbugs Truekwart Cowling Rlowers Triangles Simon Chicago Tincoln Pielas Hiwthorne Nest Mandar

Boxing Results And Rescheduled Fights In Brief

Buffalo native Benny Moss was defeated by Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia in a 12 round bout. A Jimmy Maloney Jamaica Kid clash was postponed to Friday due to threatening weather. Pat McCarthy of Boston versus Tony Matulle of New Orleans was delayed to Wednesday by rain at Nutmeg Stadium. Tonight's bouts include Tony Canzoneri versus Anderson, Jake Lamont versus Winie Owens, among others in boxing card summaries.

Associated Press Buffalo Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Benny Moss New York Jimmy Maloney Jamaica Tig New Haven. Conn Pat McCarthy Boston Tony ‘Matulle New Orleans Cain Tony Canzoneri Anderson Eles Jake Kim San Francisco Winie Owens Angeles

Jones Named Top Amateur In 1927 Golf Ranking

The United States Golf Association ranks Bobby Jones as the No 1 amateur for 1927, placing Los Angeles’ George Von Elm second. Jesse W Sweetser of New York is third, with a list of top ten followed by others in alphabetical order. The amateur championship at Minneapolis opens August 22 with 168 entries, 32 advancing to match play.

T No Es Ela Grart Bato Shek Nixon Kets Kehr Trenter Riso Letya Mas KopMin Cleo Walter Ravter Jed Bik Kony Evie ‘ Seeyee Howard A Rourta Elba Travter Heseh Thomas Ll Ares Els Weber Ats Coos NL Staebing Lume Ee Ltd BSA Mitchen, Seeteeees Anderson Keere New York United States Golf Association Bobby Jones George von Elm Los Angeles von Elm Jones Sant Yer Bobby Jesse W. Sweetser New Friavis Oanmel Boston Watts Gain Atlanta Ben Stein Seattle Eddie Held St Tonis Jesse Guilford Hoston Harrigan Johnson Minnepoli Roland Mackensie Washington, D. C Minneapolis Thesquilifr Sweetser Minikalui

Sanderson Defeats Alpina in Border Cities Championship

Sanderson strengthened Hybold in the Mexican border highway cities championship by defeating Alpina 6 to 2 before a good crowd in Alpine. Batteries Maddox and Barber for Sanderson Day and Sublett for Alpine. Sanderson plays Fort Stockton next Sunday.

Sanderson Tex Hybold Alpina Brfnre Alpine Maddox Barher Fort Stockton Sundur

Coaches Gather at Rockne’s Feet for Notre Dame School

About 250 coaches met Knute Rockne as his annual Notre Dame football coaching school opened at the university in South Bend Indiana. Rockne returned after a summer of activity and the two week session drew 34 states represented by 261 men including several former players under Rockne.

South Bem Ind Knute K. Rockne Notre Dame Caacb Rockne South Bend

Pittsburg Heater Players Dinner Meeting Set

Mayers of the Piltehueg Water Heater club will meet in the company office at 7 oclock Wednesday night for a short business session. Manager Harvey Hinckner will treat the team to a dinner after the meeting.

Pittsburg Mayers Piltehueg Water Feater Harvey Hinckner Yelts

Brownsville to hire Aubarth and Irvine as coaches

San Antonio will place two famed coaches in Brownsville schools this fall. Frank Aubarth, ex Center College player and official, teams with J. W. Rod Trilas, ex Brackenridge athlete, to lead Brownsville athletic programs. Mrs Irvine to take a dual role overseeing sports at Brownsville High and junior high, with Rabarth coaching at Brownsville High and the junior empire.

San Antonio Frank Aubarth J. W Rod) Trilas Brackenridge High Nathaniel Hawthorne Brownsville Irvine Rabarth Emlere Teying Zuppke University of Trinity Lnter Jack Mesgher St. Edwart's University Austin Langdon

Delaney Off to New York for Bout in City

InterosHonel News Service reports Jack Delaney departs Meredith New Hampshire after a training workout to headline a fifteen round match in New York against Paolino Uzendup Thursday night. Delaney to appear in public workout tomorrow before final pre fight tune up.

InterosHonel News Service New York Ji Tord Meredith N.hs Jack Dee Janey Paolino Uzendup Pauling Sumumft

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