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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1927

Page

10

Luring Gene From Woods Says Chicago Trip Planned

International News Service reports heavyweight champion Gene Tunney plans to travel to Chicago on September 4 to defend his title after Labor Day. Chicago officials and promoter Billy Gibson pressed for an earlier arrival, while Tunney enjoys a mountain retreat away from crowds.

International Sexton Specuator Gene Tustey Chicago Tuneney Chicago Field Comitute Billy Gibeon Millvis Gene Jet Gibson Tinney Derest Ai U

Dempsey Chipper in His Workouts

Dempsey trains intensely for the championship bout with Gene Tunney set for September 23 in Litstern Bloids region amid weekend visitor influx. He sparred four rounds with Krupee and Tack McCann, showing no fatigue aside from facial redness, while Martin Burke joined as a sparring partner to test styles before a crowd of 310 despite officials saying spectators were not wanted.

Tony Lliterln Bloids Dempsey Gene Tunney Dewpsey Bening Krupee Tack McCann Bt. Baul Christener Akron Ohin Martin Burke New Orleans Emmy Teo Fisnn Dewyr Maisper Burke Trun Yiynn Sa

Hooper to Fight Macey on Labor Day in Cambridge

Brooks Wooper a rising featherweight under Zack Taylor's management will battle Kor Mneng in a ten round belt at MuAiler on Labor Day. The card also features semi final bouts and the NFA Archery Championship results in Cambridge where Mrs Robert Tolton, a 22 year old California archer, claimed the national title after the annual target meeting concluded.

Hooper Macey Brooks Wooper Zack Tay- Tor Kor Mneng NFA Cambridge Mass Robert Toltazon Bunthern California National Archery — Association Tanny

Prince Will Watch Big Scrap in Chicago Ring Side Seats

The Herald-Examiner reports that the Prince of Wales is among four English boxing fans who reserved seats for the Dempsey Funney bout. Promoter George B. Getz declined to confirm identities, but other sources say the prince will attend as a spectator.

Chicago Herald-Examiner Toaey Mie Prince of Wales George BF. Getz Tex Richard

Notre Dame Will Use Shift Plays Despite Rule Pause

Rockne told Northwestern summer football course attendees that Notre Dame will rely on the shift this fall as before, arguing the one second pause helps officials judge the move. He said removing the shift would revert football to brute strength, while deception remains possible for lighter backs if space exists.

Chicago Ruute Rockne Notre Dame Mavbes Northwestern University Casel Rockne Tl Hanley Hanley Rockne Trockne Fonthail Ife Opyinsida

Tyler Leads Beating Victor in Lone Star Playoff

Tyler trojans rally to top Victor and Mexia Gushers 7 10 3 in a Lone Star League playoff game. Mexta won the opener but Tyler leveled the series with a decisive victory as Nick Carter relief and strong hitting shifted momentum.

Mexta Tex San Antonia Amore Nick Carter Vylor Trojans Mexia Gushers Munday Guehers Mexia Mriday Gnome Nivleiong Bil Williams Losy Vistor Pitr Trojans

Amateurs Clinch Pennant as Collegians Edge Lions Series Opens

The Collegians defeated the Alamo Geists to seize the Knut Hole Gang league pennant and set a junior baseball championship series with the Lions. Mongey’s Frolic Service diamond hosts game one at 9 o clock with Klockenkomper tossing well for the winners. Nox Speirs Wenden Begs beat Smith's Garden 8 1 in the opening game of a five game set, Mighell homerun for Go Winters. The sides meet again Saturday at Hen Prira Park as Jimmy Tong is slated to start.

Alamo Geishts Filous Collegians Knut Hole Gang Bob Taes Lions Piet Cubs San Antonio Rome Nox Speirs Wenden Smith Mighell Go Winters Chick” Hatley Hen Prira Park Jimmy Tong

Doubles Finalists Set For Lions Field Match

The final in the faculty elimination tournament features Joe Kaufman and Mary O Belew against Kim Falkeen and Homer Willis in senior mixed doubles at Lions Field. Play begins at 1:00 PM after Kaufman O Byren edged McCarley DelSymo in a lively semifinal Wednesday.

Lions Field Lionst Joe Kaufman Mary O'Belew Kim Falkeen Homer Willis Lie Kaufman-O'Byren Desse McCarley Quil Pat DelSymo Wes Peremee

Cardinals Go Second As Pirates Falter In Sluggish Stand

The Cardinals climb to second place amid a busy slate of games. The Braves beat the Pirates 6 4 with Jacques Vournier driving in two and Vic Aldridge pulled early relief. McWeeny tamed the Reds for Milwaukee while Ruth and Gehrig starred for New York as Detroit’s lead in the American League erodes.

St. Louis Cardinals Ediéy Auiong Fittsburgh Boston Braves Cardinals Mieuses New ‘York Giants Westerny Braves Pirates Tacques Vournier Lews Brooklyn Castoff Vic Aldridge Missus Chicago M'Weeny Yankees

Ninth Takes Army Title In Fast Pitch Showdown

Zin Myler and San Antonio recruit led the Ninth Infantry to a 11-0 win over Fifteenth Field Artillery securing the Army Post League title. Birieves Pokovich Curl and Danghedy starred for the Ninth as they ousted the Fifteenth in a decisive victory. The Ninth and Fifteenth begin a seven game series next week for the Army Post championship with the Ninth having won the second half.

San Antonio Zin" Myler Army Ninth Infantry Fifteenth Field Artillery Thominin Birieves Pokovich Curl Danghedy Infantry Fifteenth Field Artillery

Lyons and Herndon Meet in Girsyoussan League Final

Lyons and Herndon face off Sunday in the Gir syoussan League championship third game at Blockstanium Santas. Rusty Lyons for Stonemen opposes Bermion's Birds while Nelson and Dolly Butler handle catching duties. Following the title match, the Sunets city champions meet Hart McCornick's all stars as Parish and City seaguars form the eastern lineup.

Gir Syoussan Engler Suneets City Champy Wndee Hart McCornick Parish City Seoguars

Straus-Franks Win Warm-Up Ball Game

The Steaia-Uruk Mawers faced Unilman-Stern in a practice game halted by darkness after five innings. Scmeidee hit a homer as Geren pitched well for the winners. The Maulern prepared for a double header with the Axteca Sunday at Garett Held in the semi pro championship series.

Steaia-Uruk Mawers Cormmen Unilman-Stern Sind Iyaus Sclmeidee Geren Maulern Axteca Garett

Giants Order Pitcher Thomas to Reimburse 2400 to Giants

Universal Service reports New York Giants pitcher Thomas, listed as eligible by Commissioner Gongis, must repay the Giants 2400 for signing before joining Oklahoma City in the Western league. The capricious career details include aliases Collins and Collins, with stints in California and Buffalo, and a plan to earn funds to settle the debt before joining a California or Oklahoma club.

Universal Service New Sore Aus Fas Vhowns New York Giants EM. Gongis Thomas Oklahoma City Club Giants University of Southern California Odustre Foxs Fry Fey Col

Bowling League Action as Temple Edges Grasso for Lead

The Ironworkers slipped from first as Temple won two of three to extend their lead to two games over Beach Choppers. Temple’s 815 series included high marks from Wightian and Caldwell while Grasso posted 313 in a middle game and India’s Rheiner Contractors split two wins with strong scores from Elmer Reiners 239 585 and Conning over 600.

Ceuple Ironworkers Grasso Temple Beach Choppers Wightian Garon Mmetichi Caldwell Li Josées Soes Palmer Hans Rheiner Phe Sgoreas Gorin Dteluara Ia Palmer Jens Ana Aus Suizky Schmidt Ibs Bheiner Weber Teais Webers Luthy Honon al Weber Saa Ganhats Linger Sarl Hyun Monany Menty Dupla Sobmith

Ex pitcher trap champ claims Grand American title

Fandalia Ohio Aug 27 Dito Newlin former Chicago White Sox hurler repeated his rise in sports by winning the Grand American handicap at the Armateur Trapshooting Association event. He defeated HL Reynolds who once served as an army observer in France in a shoot-off after a tie at 20 and 16 yards. Reynolds home is in Royst Oak Mississippi and Mrs J C Wright of Atlanta tied last year’s North American Woman champion for high honors.

Fandalia Ohio Dito Newlin Chicago White Sox Armateur Reyaulus King Ilves Georgetown Carpeter Guiengo Americans Alcony Los Angeles Indianapolia Mintennalis Beynolds Royst Oak Mel Mabel Wilson Buffalo J.C. Wright Atlanta Beeh Mrs. Wright Misa Wilson

Georgetown football camp draws twenty five prospects

Georgetown Texas hosts a football camp with coach RT Ridh and Grady Reynolds guiding about twenty five potential Georgetown High School players. The session occurs nine miles west of Georgetown near the North San Gabriel River with listed attendees including May Wyatt Tubbs Tewin Alten Allen Hartle Gargun Tavnaford Purl Whiteside Ry Gene Weir Stephens Price Dorbandt Posnington Pennington Sponter Chambera.

Oren Georgetown Tex Ridh Grady Reynolds Ryith Georgetown High School Dunian Whiteside Milton Ry- Gene Toward Weir James JB. Stephens Henry Price Beth Dorbandt Marshal Posnington Cimtk Pennington Gleon Sponter Robert Chambera

Fight Results From Across The Ring In Milwauknee And San Francisco

Boxing results list multiple bouts across cities with fighters Billy Petrolle, Harry Rabn, Mike Cinuctola, George Mavis, Charlie Belin, Roughhouse Nelson, Winlie Davis, Corpora Schwartz, Frank Idick, Bantinga Zorsilla, Bully Adams and Jimmy Pattingua. Wins include knockouts and decisions over ten rounds and seven of ten rounds respectively, with weigh ins around 126 to 135 pounds.

Milwackhe Billy Petrolle Fargo Harry Rabn Milworker Mike Cinuctola Hodey Wood Cal Winlie Davis Charlerni Bevore Corpora Txsy Schwartz San Francisco Trankir Idick Bantinga Zorsilla Sen Bing Froyiner Panam Bully Adams New Orly Tig Jimmy Pattingua

Southern Race Noses Ahead in Southern Association Standings

The Birmingham Darnas gained four games on the Merv Orleant Meticina in the Southern Association pennant race. They swept Hels in a doubleheader 6-5 and another win as Walls allowed four hits. In the second game the wd loxins split two games in the series, while standings show Birmingham and Memphis leading a crowded chase with Nashville, Atlanta, Chattanooga and others close behind.

Birmingham Darnas Memphia Naghville Atlanta J.eer MonHe

Mixup on Game Bag Limits Cleared Up

AUSTIN August 21 The game department clarifies weekly bag limits refer to any seven consecutive days Calendar week confusion noted Commissioner W J Tucker urges warning to hunters The law aims at a sequence of days not a specific start date. Also reports scores from the Pacific Coast League and state contests with several player tallies.

Austin Game Department Dave W. J. Tucker

Helen Wills Jacobs Dominates New York Net Championship

Newsreel style report on Helen Wills Jacobs and Betty Nuthall challenging for the national amateur singles title, with Miss Jacobs favored after straight wins and Nuthall’s rising form. Details include semi final pairings with Mrs. Charlotte Chapin and Miss Goss, and interactions with English players like Betty Nuthall and Helen Dennett.

New York Avis Helen Wills California Molly Biurstedt Wills Caday Favreite Erin Wes Russ Wills Charlotte Hosmer Chapin Mallory Betty Nuthall Wiles Miss Mik Sacobs Manchester Mass Miss Jacobs Timile Dennett England Edna B. Raceer Misa Jacobs Ken Youman Holland Aira Chapin Ties Nuthall Igland Miss Nuthall Betty Miss Wills Betty Kad Misa Goss Oly Miss Nuthall Helen Jacobs Miss Gass

French Beat Japs and Leaders in Diabla Sport Meet

French team dominates a mixed tennis and cricket card at Longwood club. Jacques Burghon and Henri Gochet win doubles, while France secures victories in singles. Teague leads Diabla Sporte and Neiwe-Ex press team standings, with emphasis on their runner-up positions in the event.

Teague Diabla Imad Mt Fylt Japan Longwood

Real Royalty Of Links Finalists Mention Open Golf History

The fragment recalls golf legends and past national opens, noting amateur strength and famed British and Southern opens. It references 1918 era players, scores, and historic championship moments, highlighting the enduring prestige of links courses and top competitors.

America Bobby Doats Chuk Ersns Isurdla Brana Fis Wesfore Indy Coors Recarin Finn Soy Sones

Police blamed promoters for riot at Canzoneri Rivers business hall

Kansas City Mo Aug 27 police charged promoter duty neglect sparked a riot when about 200 rowdies forced entry into a convention hall during a Canzoneri event injuring three, as police commissioner Koch faulted management of the American Legion for failing to show proper courtesy. Authorities in Jefferson City had warned ten days earlier of police courtesies being withheld.

Servier Kansas Cyty Canzoneri Mil W. Koch American Legion Koch Galt Roch Boxing Commision Jefferson City Trix Willam A. Shreeve

St Louis Hosts National Amateur Fifteen Mile Run

AAU event in St Louis determines the national title with defending champ Frank Titterton of Millrose not competing. Entrants include Taco Kaysing Les Mionjanski Oreon Moore Joseph Halland August Schmid John Keefe Wilford Moore and John Probst. Medals awarded to the top three finishers by NASA U. S. aid.

ST. Louis Frank Titterton Millrmse Athletic Club New York Louisian Taco Kaysing Les Mionjanski Oreon Moore Joseph Halland August Schmid John Keefe Wilford Moore John Probs

Fight Prelims Altered by Mad Dog Promoter Change

Promoter Jack Shelton adjusts Tuesday night card in Galabad root. Forster injured Friday. Otis Forswster out of action, replaced by George the lanky engraver versus Benny Hoy. Samir Esquival to challenge Ray Macias in twelve rounds in San Antonio. Mickey Young and Velasco join the top prelims as Kerrville training notes spin into week.

Jack Shelton Galabad Root San Antonio Otis Forswster Bic Kelty Forster Red Joe Ajature John Cleve Cunningham Otis Austin Desger Forrester Soledad Jook Sandi Kerrville Velasco Mickey Young

Jack Neal Motors Rally Tigers In Sunday Grid Meet

Jack Neal led the Motors with nine plays against the Tigers in a Sunday afternoon game at Tot is etlonic. Manager Sam Wolt plans a strong push in Tiger city while Eddie McCarty likely remains on the mound for the Motors. After the game a large barbecue will honor Nash cat owners.

Neap Syusa Mure New Branntets Tigers Lme Etlonic Sam Wolt Tiger City Eddie McCarty Motors Nash

Houston Galveston Ball Champs Clash in League Title Series

The Commercial League final brings Galveston amateur champs Galveston amateur champions and the Houston P. Sunsets in a sun-off series. One game set for Saturday afternoon in Houston with others in Gulfport on Sunday.

Houston Galveston Houston &. P. Sunsets Sho Sistors Gulfreton

Last U.S. Boy Golfer Beaten at Edinburgh

In Edinburgh Scotland a young American golfer from New Milford Connecticut named Charles Sweeney was defeated in the tournament. Fellow competitors included H W Fiddian of England and other listed players. The report notes Sweeney as a survivor of earlier tires and mentions American and English participants.

U.S Edinburgh Scotland Geisanmaicin Charles Sweeney New Milford Conn H.W. Fiddian England

Tilden Meets Spanish Star in Final at Katon Tennis Tourney

The event features top contenders George Lott and J. David, with alternates Tider and E’seneia among the list. The Walsh Sheet notes players like Gomrler, Waltersdorf, Petty, Anders, Meyers, Huig, Labmn, Hamilton, G. Rosenberg and Perry in the lineup as matches are scheduled. The Metal Workers plan a bus departure from 685 Barrett Place to attend the venue.

George Lott Jabager Davia A Tider E'seneia Hunter Macy Comfort Walsh | Sheet ‘Metal Barrett Place Gomrler Waltersdorf Petty Anders Meyers Huig Labmn Hamilton G. Rosenberg Perry

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