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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
8
The Eighth Corps Area hosts its annual championship at San Antonio Country Club September 9 32. Colatein G. Young announces the event with open entries closing September 15. The winner and runner up advance to the Army National Golf Championship at Rock Island Illinois October 3 7.
Sandi Esquival, a Kerrville college athlete, recalls his prior San Antonio bout with Bummy Mahan and predicts victory over Hay Macias next Tuesday night at Soledad Roof. Manager Joe King accompanied him as they revisit past fights, including an early loss to Mahan and a later ten-round Dallas decision, with Esquival confident after recent wins over Monte and others. The card also features Mickey Young vs Eddie Lopes and a six-round bout between Brooks Hooper and Eddie Polo, billed as the popular local event in San Antonio.
Mlle item de la Ghaime, winner this year of both French and British championships, will enter the United States golf championship at the Cherry Valley club Gariden City Long Island beginning September 14 according to Ramsey secretary of the United States Golf association.
Reneeth Turpin, 24, amateur wrestler, died after a local bout Wednesday night in Dallas. An inquest found death accidental. Turpin was thrown, appeared unconscious, staggered, and died in hospital from a broken neck. Authorities say no foul play.
The Temple Iron Workers maintained the top spot by sweeping three games from the Biller Soldier, led by Ernest Temple's 251-603 series and Grover Colline's 495-891 in the block. Teammates Kahmain Miller and Pop Cluodan shined for the losers, while near-miss efforts from individual scorers kept the standings tight as the season progresses.
Mrs Ad Coenperwein, famed San Antonio figure, captured the weekly Alamo fun club tray shoot near Willow Springs. She hit 96 of 100 targets, besting a field that included A W Ridder and other local contestants.
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