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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1927

Page

12

Butternut Wins Feature as Bullet Tops Three Mile Dash

In Medina Take on a windy Sunday, The Bullet led early under Carl Jones but The Butternut seized the feature race for six horsepower, crowning season champions Ford Nigra and the yellow Well boat. Joe Granieri’s and Fred Christilles’ boats raced a half mile course with Morrison’s motor accident briefly delaying the event.

Cark Jones Medina Butternut San Antonio Boat Club Ford Nigra Joe Granieri Fred Christilles Xeconia Hs Dartn Toe's Wharf Donald Mortisca Morrison Jie Joe's Runiay Nigra Tinrade

Yankees Lineup Holds Steady As Season Ends

By Universal Service St. Louis Apr 29 The Yankees of Miller Hugging story appear set to finish the season with the same batting order that opened the year. Generally coaches alter the lineup, but Hugging finds the offense stable and potent as rank and file hitters stay in place.

Universal Servlet ST. Louis Yankees Miler

Mexia Tyler series reaches fifth game in Lone Star League

Aug 20 in Mexia Tyler the Gushers and Trojans remain deadlocked at two wins each as they prepare for game five in Tyler. A special train brought 860 Tyler fans to see Mexia lose Sunday while Mexia fans plan to travel. Excalier Peretta and Glass had three hits each in aMexia victory to tie the series. Nick Carter earned his 19th win for the Gunners. In St Louis the Cardinals acquire three right handers from Syracuse as part of a player exchange.

Mberxla Trx Trojans Mexia Tyler Monsey Tyler Simday Excallier Peretta Glass Nick Carter Gueners Trojny Newport Ft. 1 LPI William “I. Piden 2d Francis ” Henter Germantown Jake Doig Gnorae Lott Arera Tillen Manuel ‘Miense Spain United States

Yankees Rout Browns as Ruth Homers in Rout

The New York Yankees crushed the St. Louis Browns 10 to 0 at Sportsman's Park. Babe Ruth hit his second homer in consecutive days, lifting his total to 40 or more, while Lou Gehrig remained ahead. Reuther and Wingard pitched for the Browns as they faltered late. The White Sox beat Washington as Johnson and Zachary struggles continued. Cleveland edged Boston in eleven innings as Ruffing and Hobbyock contributed big hits. Detroit fell again as Moriarity's Phillies extended their skid to thirteen straight losses.

Associated Press New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Yanks Broytia St. Louis Hugmen Sportsman’s Park Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Bambina Koenig Thinteen Washington Renators Chitazo White Sox Detroit Walter Johnson Tom Zachary Birke Harris Wen Chicago Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Moriarity Hen Carroll

Eagles Crown Industrial League Title in First Championship

The Eagles defeated the NetStones 14 to 9 at Black Stadium to clinch the inaugural Industrial League championship in a postponed deciding game. Dolly Butler led with four hits, Henry Manny hurled, and Nelson took the loss as Sunsets beat Stars 7-4 in another city matchup.

NetStones Black Stadium Eagle Publishing Company Cubs Henry Manny Nel Stone Dolly Butler Jay Welker Weltman Pickard Butler Louis Nelson Sunsets Alexander Hurn Hed Andeied Ht Eagles Baetes— Abil C. Keee Veltman Picard Buller Elti Gonzales Nelson Manny B. Pianta Plenta Rivas Sey Pansonz Coutines Yous Cornd Bila Gonzalez Vermman W Kel Basve Hay Aguilar Ralaom Plante Ransom Ris Velman Hlerndon Herndon Manty Haters Fy Herndon Ieftun Banes Eagles Menmyi Natschalls Py A Wolke, 1. By Nelson 2: Time, Id: Umnlees, Fletcher and Wetherel Walberg Grove New York Giants McGraw St. Louis St. Loui

Army Post Title Series Begins Monday at Post Diamond

Army contest opens a five game series to decide the Army Pieat baseball championship as Infan try and Fifteenth Piery cross hickories in the afternoon clash at the post diamond.

ARMY Army Peat Wmiler

Lavender Wins Municipal Golf Championship Run

Dennis Lavender of Abilene won the Texas Municipal Golf Association championship at Weeks Park, Dallas, with a 75 77 155 total. Howard Estey of Dallas was runner up, and Dallas players dominated the field of about 100 golfers from six cities. O. M. Taylor became association president as Jor Frazier and Lavamier York elected officers. long drive winner was T. Herwood Weldon of Wichita Falls.

Dennis Lavender Abilene Dallas Texas Municow Golf Association Fark Golf Eh Tern Howard Esteyy Rumuéram Jima McDonagi Dal-las J. Gus Moreland Dal- Jak Etharian Dobn H. Noble Cass R.A. Gusson Wichita Palis B. Walker Fi K, Evans Fort Wortl Herwoot Weldon Wichita O. M. Taylor Charles Nielsey Wichita Tails Jor Frazier Dork’ Worth Lavamier George Lanning

Johnston Reports in Fine Shape for Tennis Doubles

BROOKLINE MAss August 2 The smaller half of the Johnston and Williams duo, entered for the national tennis doubles at Longwood Cricket Club, is in great physical condition. Johnston has recovered from travels across the continent and shows sharp form in practice on the covered courts as he prepares to team with Dick Wiligas.

Brookline Mess Johnston Williams Longwood Cricket Club California Dick Wiligas

Sandi Esquival Misses Workout Prompts Crowd Disappointment

A large crowd at the continental club waits for Sandi Esquival the Longhorn Larruper. he fails to appear for a Sunday afternoon session. Key Manias and Mickey Velasco train in his absence as manager Doe King cites training at Pexus University Gym Asti and travel issues.

Sandi Esquival Longhorn Key Manias Esquival Soledad — Rhat Mickey "Young David Velasco Fsquival Sandi Leller Doe King King Audi Pexus University San Antonio

Boy Wins Swim in Potomac River Record Time

Raymond Ruddy of the New York Athletic Club won the annual President's car swim in the Potomac River. He broke the 1913 record, finishing in 1 hour 12 minutes 24 seconds, as the 21 year old.

Waton D. C Ang Potomac Raymond Ruddy New York Athletic Club

Doubles Play Postponed by Rain in Davis Cup Junior Final

Rain soaked courts at Longwood Cricket Club postpone opening doubles matches of the national tennis doubles championship. Japan advances to meet America in the Davis Cup challenge round after defaulting Brance in three matches. tomorrow features Richards White and Johnston vs Bub Bell and Harris Cogeesshatl. French stars Rene LaCoste and Jo Wal notables set for tomorrow.

Brookline Mass Longwpod Cricket Club Weath Japan Tor Brance America Richard Wniti Lim M. Johnston John Bubbell Harris Cogeesshatl Joan Roretts Rene LaCoste George E. Abbot Walter W. Weld

Scholz of America Wins 200 Meters in Cologne Meet

Scholz the American sprinter defeated German champion Helouth Koernig by a tenth of a second in the 200 meters at an international field sports meet in Cologne. Behola also won the 200 meters sprint.

Cologne Germany Scholz Helouth Koernig Behola

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