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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1927

Page

8

Tilden and Lacoste Face to Face in Davis Cup Plot

New York sportscaster reports no further meetings likely between Tilden and the French team before the Davis Cup challenge round. Tilden enters Southampton Meadows Club singles as Lacoste and other French players prepare to face him, with speculation on whether Tilden will play both singles and doubles depending on the association’s plans.

N. G Sportz New York Gentella Mmn Mx Philadelphia United States Tilden Tof Southampton Meadows Club Lisa Rene Lacoste Fiat Tider Gellic Tennis Association Thden America Uo Tar Chamber Tiléep Association

Boston Red Sox stretch streak in six game run

Boston Red Sox extend six game winning streak as they try to climb from last in the American League. Detroit tops the Sox by Harry Weil and Gary Gehringer double and Warner drives in runs. Regan scores from first on a grounder through Gehringer for the third inning tally. Rain and poor field conditions cause postponements across both leagues.

Associated Press Boston Red Sox Brooklyn Joe McCarthy Cubs Chicago Cuhs Ak Ba Eurpasses

Flyweight Tourney Proposed On Coast

A coast flyweight elimination tournament was proposed to crown a successor to the recent champion. Capt. Seth Strolinger, California boxing official, named likely contenders including Tray Schwarty of New York Newsboy Brown and Speedy Dello. In Kansas City, Joseph A. Murphy of Hawthorne racing track closed an option on the abandoned Speedway as a racing program develops amid a court ruling on contribution betting.

Los Angeles Pidel LaBarbara Seth Strolinger Californie Cort. Strelinger Corpors Tray Schwarty New York Newsboy Brown Speedy Dello Kansas City Aus Joseph A. Murphy Hawthorne Chit Kanens City North Gentry

Prominent teens in tekag stars invitational tennis

The annual invitation tennis tournament at Dow Club features four entries from Tekag Stars Promient, led by No. 2 Dr. George King of New York and No. 4 John Doeg of Santa Monica. The mixed draw lists players from Chicago Austin New York San Francisco France and more with names like Cranston Holman Rene Bacoste Jacques Brusmon and others set for the first round.

Southampton N. F Dow Club Ares T George ML. Leiter Chicago Lewis N. White Austin Tex George King New York John Doeg Santa Monica Cranston Holman San Francisco Rene Bacoste Jacques Brusmon France Clarence J Grifin Lewis Wi Weller B. Evans Ren Gorchakoff

Bill Lamar Sent to Washington for Waiver

Philadelphia report notes Bill Lamar sent to Washington on waiver with stipulations. Details unclear due to OCR garble but indicates a political or legal action involving Lamar and a move to the capital. The article references Toledo and a 19% figure, but context remains fragmentary.

Bill Lamar Washington Philadelphia Eleb Frei Toledo

Amateurs Triumph as Brooks, Cadets Struggle in Scattered Hits

Amateur baseball features a rugged game with Brooks besting the Cadets amid eight scattered hits. Glenser Stowe and Brumln star as winners, while the Grocers of Antonio rally with strong pitching by Rube and Loissner provide the backbone for a 4inlm-Klaeroer showing. Cone and Jen contribute key defensive and batting efforts for Grovet, and the Forty-second School Squadron defeats Camp Normois 70 with Vick, Rinney providing extra-base punch. Hancock’s two-for-five marks Tasers’ offense, Fredericksburg Giants edge Fort Sam Houston Independents after a fourth-frame rally, and Aztec-adjacent, Mil aggregation battles Apache rough. Elijah Blair’s homerun and three extra-base hits highlight Brotherhood’s late surge, as Pikа and Kreszer lead with triples and Nealon, Io hanoo drive runs.

Tesas University Battery Rube Albert Loissner Bellyfield Camp Normosis Vick M Rinney Hancock

International polo matches draw thousands to Meador-Bronk field

Aug 5 4 pm New York witnesses USA England polo tests with SRD seating over 10,000 and widespread public interest. Organizers report rapid interest across polo clubs and parks worldwide as teams prepare for a busy exhibition and training period through August.

New York United States England Meador- Bronk Sapaey Son SRD Teun Phigere

Cubs Acquire Third Baseman Vater From Indianapolis

The Indianapolis American Association club announced the sale of Elmer Vater, third baseman, to the Chicago Cubs. Chicago sent Fred Haney, ex Tigers and Red Sox third baseman, and an undisclosed cash amount in exchange.

Indianapolis Ind Elmer Vater Chicago Cubs Indianapolis American Association Baseball Club Chicago Fred Haney Detroit Toter

American Overalls Triumph Over Selma Cubs

In a rough game, Jean Overall defeated the Selma Cubs in the afternoon showdown. The Overalls surged late to seal a 247 victory as key players from both teams jostled for control and the crowd watched the clock.

Dret Hiluin Jean Selia Proelien Hichenhauser Ach Srogate H. Reidel Zurecher Meitzamp Iygers

Major League Leaders By the Era inehiting Gap

batting leaders Pwne Wirates and L Waner top the list for Pirates with 91, 205 hits and 32 doubles and 17 triples. Williams of the Phillies hits a homer as Cardinals and Yankees show strong power.

P. Wane Wirates L. Waner Pirates P Waner le. Waner P. Waner Williams Phillies Fin ‘Ardinals

No Gambling Rules Enforced At North Randall Harness Races

North Randall track opened the Grand Circuit meeting with strict no gambling rules as Sheriff Hanratty refused to tolerate wagering. Track head TL. K. Devereans backed the policy promising no betting and stating no exceptions, while the sheriff warned families would not be allowed at the venue to ensure enforcement.

Pelies Edward Hauratts North Randall Track Hanratty Beijing TL. K. Devereans Shei Hantatiz

Parks Net Players Await In Drizzly Park Tennis

Twenty seven players waited for a dry sun to start the first round of the national public parks tennis tournament. The schedule rainout yesterday remained in effect, with play slated to begin once courts dried. Players and officials have tentatively formed an orbit for the annual competition.

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