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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1926

Page

20

San Antonio Bear acquire Fillingim in six prize QF deal

Beaumont pitcher Dana Fillingim joins the San Antonio Bears after a major trade. Also moved were Mike Gonzales to Lincoln and Johnny Verges to Lincoln, with Jack Weazel going to Evansville. Colwell’s future is unsettled as Eastern League stats are not yet official. Fillingim posted a 15–8 record with a 3.51 ERA in 1925.

Dana Fillingim Beaumont Ira Colwell Albany Mike Gonzales Lincoln Johnny Verges Jack Weazel Evansville San Antonio Baseball Club Fillingttn Harry ‘Ables Bear Cape Colwell Agereor Ables Walter Nufer St. Joseph Werges Terrell Jack Henzes Dana Willingim Asheville N. G Daria San Antonio Harry ‘Ablew Monts Mitre Sam

Baseball Player Market Sees Major Minor League Deals

At Asheville North Carolina the minor league convention yields a flurry of trades. Dana Fillingim goes to San Antonio while Paddy Reagan moves to Denver and Fred die Dorman shifts from Wichita Falls. Dell Capes from Toronto, I Costello from Rochester, Cotton Ey from Minneapolis, and John Peters from Hollywood are among multiple acquisitions.

Asheville N. C Dana Fillingim San Antonio Zieaumont Club Paddy Reagan Denver Freddie Dorman Wichita Falls Dell Capes Torento I. Costello Rochester Raleigh

Landis Poised to Retain Commissionership Amid Backing

New York readers report the pro Landis sentiment grows as major league owners prepare to back a self drawn ticket. Opposition fades with John Heydler endorsing Landis terms, signaling clubs and players favor continuation of the commissioner’s rule.

Culverant Service New York Landis John Heydler Heydler

Minors Take Up Their Own Troubles in Baseball Leagues

Asheville reports minor league leaders, with Commissioner Landis’s endorsement, seek to reform the minor circuits. Talks cover the minor league agreement, constitution codification, and potential memorials for Christy Mathewson. Texas League owners deny changes, while Tulsa and Oklahoma City rumors surface.

Asheville N. CL Landis Association of Professional Leagues Toronto Dallas Texas Wes Baden Ted Christy Mathewson Saranac, Lake Bucknell University Mathewson Texas League Lone Star Evenit Tulsa Oklahoma City Teagies

Intermediate Quintets Tie At Turner Mall Details

Sam Houston Bank and St. Joseph's Society tied 18 to 18 after extra play at Turner Mall on Wednesday. St. Josephs were reduced by fouls and forfeited. Gene Dig of Teague ruled the Bankers win. Also on the bill, People’s Supply System beat Snecia Hardware 25 to 23.

St. Josepheam People’s Supply System iSnecia Hardware Sam Houston Bank

Austin Polo Champs Plan San Antonio Training

The Austin Polo Club champions will train in San Antonio for the next midwinter event starting February 6. Noted players include George Miller Earl Shaw Cecil Smith and Rob Williams. They will face daily games against the San Antonio Polo Club as Army tours limit weekday play.

San Antonio Austin Polo Club George Miller Austin Earl Shaw Cecil Smith Robe Williams Army

Last of the Whitneys Shines in Brackenridge Gridiron

Bob Whitney aims to become quarterback as he leads his team to a 2,210-0 victory over a rival squad coached by Bob Davalos and Dockery. The McCalla Ferguson pair dominates the game with standout players including Savage Oakley and Holland. The intramural series at Brackenridge High School draws eight teams to boost the Purple eleven’s future prospects.

Whitney Whitneys Bob Pinkey Junior McCalla Ferguson Bob Davalos Dockery Brackenridge High School McCalla-Ferguson Lhe Eagle Savage Oakley Holland Toady Riley Brackenridge Purple Eleven Hildebrand Howle Myer Taeggli

Lions Continue Victorious March in City League

The Lions defeated Straus-Frank 44 to 26 in Camp Normosle’s first City League game. Sacred Heart’s Beemers fell 43-20 as St Mark’s also stayed close, with Whitney debuting for Gish and McCarter leading scorers.

Lions Straus-Frank Camp Normosle Sacred Heart Beemers Ticns Strans-Brank Pinkey” Whitney Tommy Gish Jodie McCarley Boemers Hearts Vance St. Mark's Gish Hill Fingel

Bowling On The Alleys Tonight League Matchups

City Handicap league features Losoya Street Coffee Shoppers and Pittsburg Water Heaters. K of G Tenpin faces Felder and Reed, with Turner Handball and Klaus vs Rautler in other events. Royal Kid Cigars lead Commercial Handicap as top contenders. Oscar Kuehne's Ironmen win two in the Tenpin League with solid scores. Wednesday results note Eagles edging Grand Alley Boosters amid mixed attendance.

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Mugus to Meet Chicago Golf Overseer

Snow and ice delay golf across much of the region as Western Golf association members travel to Chicago for the annual meeting. Ernest C. Quigley, longtime official, has accepted duty as referee for the Alabama Stanford football game on New Year's Day at the Carnival of Roses.

Chicago Western Golf Association T He Association Quigley Reperee SD. Mary's Kans Dec Ernest C. Quigley Missouri Valley

Stribling to Box Kaye Specialist in Dodge May 10

Georgia’s W. I. Stribling and Roy Hoots Barg er the Kansas cyclone are matched for a ten round exhibition in Dodge City May 10. An outdoor arena for 16 000 will be built. Burger has 26 straight knockouts.

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