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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1927

Page

6

Bears and Panthers ready for Civil City series opener

Fort Worth Bears suffer six errors behind Dana Fillingim in a 12-5 loss to the Fort Worth Panthers. Moore homered and doubled for the Cats while Sweeney, Valla, and a returning Pate from Philadelphia Athletics provided key blows. The Bears hope to rebound in Saturday’s single game as they prepare to meet Wichita Falls and Boston.

Bears Fort Worth Panthers Wichita Falls Bill Songsy Bruins Spudder Waco Fort’ Worth Beara Dana Fillingim Dana Moore Cate Sweeney Valla Alein Pailbin Se Pate Dark Philadelphia Athletics Charley Sulliven

Cubs Fatten Lead As Pirates Giants Chase Title

The Cubs hold a four and a half game lead in the National League as the pennant race tightens with the Pirates, Cardinals, and Giants in pursuit. Grover Alexander outpitched Aldridge in a veteran duel as the Cardinals defeated the Pirates. The Braves defeated the Phillies 4 to 2 behind Benankl and Barnes benefited from defensive support. Charlie Root earned his 21st win as the Giants blanked the Reds, while the Yanks edged the Senators in eleven innings. The Athletics topped the White Sox in Boston, and Detroit split a doubleheader as McManus starred with a double.

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Hurler Joins Sunset Team In City Title Run

Tick Harn, who pitched the St. Marys Parish leaders to a Saturday League win, joined the Sunset roster for the final series against the Public Service Utilities as they seek the local amateur title. He is eligible, having pitched in both the Saturday League and the Polish league.

Tick Harn Ste St. Mary's Parish Sunsets St. Mary's Will Chunk Agli Pisblie’ Service Utilities Harn Sunset Cty Ralph H. Durkee Clyde Conoly Sunsetg Sunset Club

Bear Box Teases Lincoln And Denver Scoring Tale

Bear Box steals show with oncourt drama as Lincoln and Denver contend for points. Des Moines and Wickits provide tough defense while Oklahome City posts a narrow win. Tales of comeback and misfires frame a compact sports night.

Wostean Teages Specifia Des Moinen l Wickits Tales Lincoln Denver Oflzhome City

Pennant Chasers Texas League results mixed across slate

A foggy mixed bag of Texas League scores and notes with Fort Worth, Houston, Wichita, Shreveport, Beaumont, Dallas and others reporting varied outcomes. Batteries and pitcher pairings listed for several games with Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Chicago and St Louis also showing in the scattered wire-style box scores.

Thrising Fort Worth Senantoslo Houston Wichita Fale Shreveport Beaumont Dallas

Castroville and D'Hanis Schedule September Baseball Meeting

Castroville and D Hanis arranged a baseball meeting for the first Sunday in September. Manager Lawler of the Castroville team announces Castroville won the first Sunday open Tex game for the coming Sunday and plans to tackle San Antonio nine. Call Mr Lawler at

Castroville Dhacis Lawier San Antonio Cail Lawler

Symons again tops Brackenridge park golf event

Mrs. Harry Symons repeated her prior week's showing to win low medal honors at Brackenridge Park on Thursday. Brackenridge Park champion Mrs. 4. C. Young pushed through twenty one holes for the low average before exiting. Symons finished with 299 over eighteen holes, tying Young.

Harry Symons Brackenridge Park Symons 4. C. Young Brackenridge

Women Stars Start Tennis at Forest Hills

New York August 12. Stars of the women’s tennis world begin action at Forest Hills as America’s forces defend the Wighteran Cup against a British array. Miss Belen Wills faces Miss Joan S in singles with doubles following, pairing Miss Bleaner Gags and Mrs. Charlotte Hosmer Chapin against Britain’s Mr. Hill and Miss Jerry.

New York Aus Forest Hills Aweriea Belen Wills Joan S Mailx Mallory United States Kite McKane Godfree Aggrega Miss Bleaner Gags Charlotte Hosmer Chapin American Plaints Johm Hill Minseth Jerry

Artillerymen Lead League in Army Post Play

A ninth inning rally failed to score as the 12th Field Artillery defeated the Ninth Infantry 2 to 4 Thursday afternoon. Ellis led the attack with three hits as the Artillerymen moved to first place in the Army Post League. Denes Helserail Eagan Bailey and Postel contributed in the win. Springfield, Mo. Aug. 12. Harry Ford of the Sprind Midgets was released today by manager Chuck Funk who also signed Frank Little and Ted Coxep to new contracts.

12Th Field Artillery Ellis al- Lersmen Army Post League Denes Helserail Eagan Bailey Postel Hfringfield Harry Ford Ha “Chuck" Fuck Funk Fark Little Burler Ted Coxep

Best Batter Will Get Gold Ball

Gertie Company baseball players and Sunset city amateurs compete in the league championship at League Park. Public Service Company members bought a fold miniature baseball to present to the standout batter. Pat Davis will present after the second Sunday game.

Gertie Company Jesus Hes Gjest League Park Gun Meter Department Public Service Company With & Ruby Ivor Pat Davis

Armong Rites Riotive Substitution In League Play

Commission rule allows a player from another team in the same league to substitute after playing three games for his own club and being in good standing. Horn moved from Orange Crosh to Sunets. replacement details not yet known. Roy Sivley reiterates no new players despite four players listed as unavailable. Opening game at Teague Park Saturday at 4 PM with Dungmore umpiring behind the plate Wetherell at first Hills at third. Sunday doubleheader starts at 2:30.

Cornwell Sones Burkhardt Dreseh Baul White Sunsets Augie Small Rube Thompson Teague Park Jolen Dungmore Tad Wetherell B. ©. Hills

Tilden Defeats Bragunon in Meadow Club Semi Final

Meadow club's annual invitation tennis tournament in Southampton sees William T. Tilden defeat Jacques Brugnon 82 6 1 6 0 in the semi finals. The match is part of a strong French invasion era lineup with Rene Lacoste and other stars contending. Tilden, favored in singles, could face Lott or LaCoste in the final, with implications for Davis Cup selections in September.

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