Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1927

Page

3

Jones and Chick Battle For Amateur Golf Crown

Warren Brown reports a brisk golf duel between Jones and Chick, with Brane and Mackenzie mastering early rounds. The match featured 15-footers, 8th and 9th hole drama, birdies, and late surges as both players pressed for the title amid tense exchanges and concedes.

Warren Brown Grimes Ram Mickiig Stroesle Jimmy Ssapston Mincespous Jones Hirdie Domes Goarly Brace Ryans

American League par tires in sixth tied game

In a tense sixth inning tied after a pair of near misses, Les faced a critical turn at the border while Mackenzie locked in with two outs, sending the scene to late drama. Amid trading hits and defensive plays, Braue and Putter featured in key moments as the rally folded and the game edged toward a decisive finish.

Che Les Chick Mackenzie Belut

Ruth Loses £300 Bet to Wiley Moore

In Detroit on April 7, Babe Ruth and pitcher Wies Howe of the Yankees struggled as Ruth failed to win a big bet against Wiley Moore during a game with the Tigers at Naval Field. The Bambino faced three hits but could not deliver, while Howe yielded several runs in the eighth inning.

Ruth Wiley Moore Wies Howe Tiges Naval Geld Wey Babe Ruth Byt Big Thini Blankenship Houston Smay Fareis Enteeree Ted Pavel Smith Smactiz Maninas Ieevepett SSI Biaxomn Emith Bien bin Saith Zune Ios Gerlaeee Aay Werttick Sinsth Aser Shrerepo Soupin Barr Ani Counirman Tamines Fort Warn Bumemers

WIRTS WAITS SETTLING PAY REPORTS RATTLE HEARING

Fragmentary report indicates WIRTS WAITS settlement discussions over pay involving Elwand and Kettle wires with hear watcher 29, routed to Eanes. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Elwand Eanes

Pennant Chasers Rally Behind Unclear Route

Fragmentary sports item notes teams and players with garbled names and places. Mentions a pennant chase, a game at New Fort, and scattered references to teams and individuals, though specifics remain unreadable.

Evens and Jones Set for Open Championship Showdown

In a lively pretitle scene, Evans, famed as a rival to the legendary Chick, confronts Jones in the British Open chase. The piece recalls past rivalries, noting Chick’s bold plays and the elusive prospect of repeating past open victories on the same course.

Jones George Voi Tones Steaaky Jones Spa Evans Chick Adrests

Bliss Loses Polo Finals To Fort Oglethorpe

In a tense championship match, Bliss trails as Fort Oglethorpe dominates the polo final with swift offense and solid defense. Bliss struggles to capitalize on chances, resulting in a decisive defeat and Fort Oglethorpe securing the title.

Bliss

Flashkampner's Fine Day Rewrites Local Sports Scene

A fragmentary report describes Flashkampner enjoying a notable day on the field and in local competition. The piece hints at performance, reception, and ongoing tensions within the team as observers note a standout display.

Vogel’s pitching arm troubles him in Edinburg tussle

Frank Vogel, noted for his pitching, struggles with arm issues during a rough game in the Valley. He worked through fatigue as his team faced rising pressure and tight competition Friday.

Bears and Steers Play Two Sunday at Lergue Parc Randoy

Bears and Steers schedule two games Sunday at Lergue Parc Randoy. The first ante is set for 2:20 PM with Teara end Dalim slated to attend and participate in activities surrounding the event.

Bears and Steers

Unclear OCR Summary of Texas Boxing Notes and Names

Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous proper names and scattered terms related to Texas boxing or sports figures. The lines include names such as Moore Wolyama Lew Bolland and Vinaze Edingins, with scattered phrases like June, bears, traces, and stolen. Overall content is garbled and lacks a coherent event or clear summary.

eCro Moore Wolyama Lew, Bolland Windle Shires Henge Oris Waehtel Hessem Caldwell Werktel Benesphevers

Major Leaders In National Baseball From Antordated Keen

National league statistical leaders are listed with players such as Waner Pirates 390 and Ruth Yankees 40. The page mentions players from Pirates Cardinals Tigers Yankees and Browns with various runs, homers, triples, and games. Names include Gehrig Ruth Heilmann and Frisch among others with notable totals.

Keen National P. Waner Pirates T. Waner Sha Tits P Waner Pirate Doublee P. Warner Pirater Trithea-P_ Warner Homer

Bears Beat Dallas In Wild Tex Ball Soaker.

A chaotic matinee sees the Dallas Bears edge San Antonio in a high scoring game. Lindsey notches his fourteenth win of the season for Dallas as rookie pitchers struggle while Bat The Reowl and Teed lead with hitting and fielding miscues.

James Suir Kindsey Shreveper Aize- Ed League Park Pete Santorino Dallas Lindsey Nuisher Mm Pridsy Sears Ber Chet Giles Chet Giles New Ber From ‘TexerEnna Xrom Moos George Stsler Aia Hether Pete Armtti Fl Peso Lezeia Tulle Tex” Wisterzil Windsey Windsey’s Ef The!inking Twin-Bagger Folluwed Benson Hell Allan Tonson Davia Dallas Steff Bears Piacemen Neaiut Nevisnagir Scithes San Antonio Tépisey Dalles Jack Miller Tate Harris Billings Charley Bercy Ditcher Bens Morse Cartgi

Frog Saves Wales From Golf Problem

Fragmented OCR reads as tale of a frog influencing a golf incident in Wales. Details are garbled but center on a frog perched on a willow and an unusual stroke affecting play. The quirky scene echoes cautionary humor about odd helpers in sports.

Reina Mark Aus Wal Wishell Willerasainy

Rover of Dallas Set for Tennis Final

Rover of Dallas in tenni finals faces Delondence Kansas in the regional open final. Watnent of Taltn Tex and Amiri vatley cadleginde champion will meet Pierpont Wielita in the finale. The men's singles includes Conor Wichita and Emma Tobla Kenwaw City for the semis.

Home Talent on Grid for Oct 22 Saints vs Pirates

Captain Emmett C hoogho leads St Bawant's University Saints of Austin to meet Southwestern University Pirates at League Park on October 22. Key Saints players include O'Shaughnessy Johnny Deegan Julius James Waters James Farrie Bretherman and likely Tom Kilday. Expect strong Texan conference draw and potential future matchups as Saint Anthony plans outreach.

Emmett C'hoogho Essy St. Bawant’s University Aints Austin Southwestern University Pirates Sun Avionig Texas O'Shaughnessy St. Edward's Incup

St Marys University to Break Ground with Air Stunts

St Marys University plans a ceremony at the campus in Woodlawn to mark the groundbreaking for the gymnasium. Lt Crane will fly over in a plane and drop a banner as local officials, led by President HB Rule, speak. A basket will be auctioned and the event funds the university athletic program. Actual construction starts in October with a large southern gymnasium, seating for up to 4000 and a 130 by 60 foot main floor.

Linut Cat Grane Kelly 1 Fiel St. Mary's University Woodlawn St Cfelock St. Peter's Widhull Sco Tey Mfeeé HB. Rule University Alfred Steve Es de James Ro Baris Tunge Avondius McClosker BeCormkck Cals Lient Crane Slamhus St. Kfary's Drus St Mary's Univrosity Athletic Fund Gymnagium Darly Gymasaurn Jurgent PAM Xpectatore Ae Basketsalcami

Weisumuller Sets Record at International Swimming Meet

Johnny Weisamuller of Chicago set a world mark in the 220 yards freestyle at the Honolulu meet, clocking 2:11.65 in the Siegard clear as the American team won the event. The American record for 220 yards freestyle for women was lowered by M. Wehselhit of Bonahiin by five tenths of a second.

Interastlocal News Service Honolulu Johnny* Weisamuller Chicago

Dempsey-Tunney clash predicted as comeback rises

A chaotic OCR summary argues Jack Dempsey will regain the heavyweight title by knockout in September, facing Gene Tunney who is portrayed as a cautious defender. The piece praises Dempsey's improved form, notes his peak speed and power, and claims Tunney has no easy path if they meet in Chicago on September 22.

Scauinger Jack Derapany New York Anz Tan Twes Sharkey Hburkny Gene Tinney Jack Dempsey Chicago Gend Tunney Dempsey Tawney Dewsey Hall Dempesy Tuck Sharkey Gent Cynnes Gene Ivouill Philadelphis Tooney Philadelphia Jim Vostrast Tunney Wempsey Yankee Stadium Carpentier Demp Aey Georges Gibbons Tanney Dan O'Dowd Ban Johnny Ishaw Dewpsey Harry Greb Greb Gren Felinws Derpey Looney Dempsy Don Denttisey Bhaykes Tuck Renault Tenquil Romnna Rojas

Potomac Swims In Washington Face In City Meet

In Potomac Washington August 2 Bortyawitnaere of Reprising Raxtorn clubs and a lone entrant from Chicago prepared to compete in the three mile President's Cup championship race at the Potomac flyer meet.

Potomac Wasitington Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saints Ensimott O'Shaughnessy St. Edward’s University Texas Miners Bolf Bing-dong Mateh Seeetohes Suimet PabSey Chick Deliy Ids Jay Boon Miriller Reither Evers Chick Gallersite Weiching “Jones Onimet Aui Eises Meelens Iig Mackenzie En Jongens Ficken Bies Chick Wes Jong Aden Wirts Tra Stant Fiex Sxtardur Antonin Surevestn Hourton Ernar Sera Delies Heuston Butt Wace Eridsr'e Beetiia the. Peel Wiekus Bataan Tage Bateste Everend Waskington Civelars Nest York Metrult Deirotte Usherters Plyarar Grabawaki Delign Fes Baseball Today Fei —Eoalite Haider League Reems Oras Blotey & ‘Mate Cigar Slere Bob Walsh By Davis J. Walsh Guller Ger Fastanre Washington Kaarohahir Roland Exens Ehempinn Si Jones Oglethorpe Asia Payne Beaumont Weller Roma Run Paynes Fitewazatsl Galloway Swenson Dorman Berton Ping Payni Kane Pilching Benton, Glanta Wat 12 Ont Amrakican Letling Heilroann Tigers Trins Gebriz Yankees Fies James Kendeck Tandsex Ripwan Mors Ego Nero Mordwaak Wales Rover Ward Osetsod Stiugboesst Kilisy Jark Meagher Horey Ables Tirates Merx Bali Orchord Tito Harry Saye Tm Abley Jack Woengher St Edward's St. Mary’s Murvey Tatata Becca zMiller Axterry Beraun Antonio Harria Jenny Weismuller Turem-Eye Danville Quincy Masry Irate Treentur Dinamingtan Flynn Eckson Ritte Ier Universal Service Fone Ateresa By Leo P, Flynn Turner Yun
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication