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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1927

Page

18

Slattery Edges Garden In Tight 15 Round Boxing Bout

Philadelphia's Tommy Lodgbran faces Buffalo's Jimmy Slattery in a hard fought 15 round light heavy title bout. Slattery earns a narrow decision amid a crowded arena as fans bid a noble finish to a legendary matchup.

Murray Lewin WEW -Xohk Nee Tommy Lodgbran Philadelphia Pil Bimsec Sian Madison Rayare Garden Rhippingz Carr Jimmy Slattery Buffalo Neyral Association

Loughran Keeps Heavyweight Title After Win

Philadelphia boxer Tommy Loughran remains the heavyweight champion after a 16 round decision over Jimmy Blaters of Buffalo at Madison Square Garden. He vows to defend the title about a dozen times a year and plans a clash with Tao Lomski on January 6, while hinting at future bouts with Mickey Walker and Jack Delaney.

Xohe Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Akhide Jimmy Blaters Buffelo National Boxing Association Loughran Madison Square Garden Ring New York Mike McTigue Tao Lomski Mickey Walker Jack Delaney Tunney Lomghan Iver Slattery Mike Mc'Ligue Mike Maxie Rosenbloom Touzhrat

Kramer Leads Tenth With 55-14 Victory Over Sixty-Eighth Squadron

Kramer led the Tenth Schoal Squad to a 55 to 14 win over the Sixty-eighth Squadron in a fast game. Ward and Jordan scored for the winners while Pear son led the Sixty-eighth with four field goals. The Rabies face Brooks Field in the service league next Wednesday. Bettencourt, All-American, rebuts pro offers, remaining amateur for now.

Ward Kramer Schoal N& Kelly Field Army Lengie Jordan Hugill Scineler Trefernes Vic" Schullas Frick Thmer

Tunney's Chicago return boosts charity gala crowd

In Chicago Tunney draws a large turnout for a charity banquet supporting the Christmas fund for the poor as fans pack a gala featuring a long count ringside gong and speeches. Notables including Probate Judge Henry Horder and Mayor Waleham Lehampson attend as plans for a potential rematch era loom. Proceeds from the event, including $40 ringside seats, aim to raise about $40,000 for charity.

Chicago der Twyney Robert M. Sweitger Igustesster Quanry Tunnes Ena Jack Deropsey Tuppey A. I Wyward Hines Memorial Hospital Vom Ney Henry Horder Ruth Hanna McCormick Howard P. Savage Kellogg Pairbanks Billy Gibson H. J. Kelley Pask Soustats Peldiee Field Waleham Lehampson Fikt Tunney Klows Jim Mullen Tuancy

England Will Keep Its Net Stars Simon-pure

The Lawn Tennis Association in London launched a determined drive to preserve amateur status, banning players from accepting money for broadcasting or reporting. Prominent players are affected by rules prohibiting paid advertising, using names for commercial purposes, or accepting payments for instruction by correspondence or lectures. Educational work with instruction is allowed if integrated with scholastic duties.

England Simon-pure Universal Service London Decklon Ek Ogrbanttr Intertlews America Bet

All Western Team Chosen In Southern Football Bubble

Western football selections named by coaches Howard Jones and Ye Spoulding at University of California Los Angeles with 21 players listed. Ends include Major, Robbing, and others. backs include Lavaneta and Tesreay. center Bonamy and guard Heiser highlighted. Manuel Laranera of Southern California noted as nearing collegiate career end while remaining student and eligible to compete for the South.

Los Angeles Dee Howard Jones University of Southend California Ye Spoulding University of California At Hera Dee Douglas Washington Rother’ Crailformia Robbing Oregon State Scheving Vierlus Souzaga Ridley Hutchison Idaho Hudson Heiser Davis Ace Hodgen Oregon Bonamy London Lavaneta Southern California Labs

Hahn to Seek Dual Victory at Olympic Games

New York December 13. Loyd Hinbig of Bosgoi A A will attempt the iron man feat by winning both the 800 and 1500 meter races at the next Olympic games. The conqueror of Edwin Wide has arrived in Boston from Falls City Nebraska to train for an indoor campaign. The feat of winning the 800 and 1500 meter races has been accomplished three times previously.

New York Loyd "Hinbig Is Bosgoi A. A Edwin Wide Boston Fills City Neb B. Hy Flick Great Britain Oilers Melvin W. Shennard Tee United States Geay Towe Great Rubin

People’s Supply Beats Collegians In Scrambled Box Score

A distorted recap shows People's Supply defeating the Collegians with players Garcia and Bena leading with 14 and 32 points respectively. The roster lists Barcett, Lawson, Haddad, Kelly, and Marietta among others, but many names are garbled or misprinted, offering a fragmentary glimpse of the game and lineups.

People St. Anthony's College Lawson People's Garcia Bena Pina Barcett Bt Anthours J. Haddad Kelly Senlory Marietta H. Fuller Guarus J. Anthony Ruzeck Riddle Gardner Gextarn Bwerrostra

Claude Butlin Again Mexican Golf Champion

Claude M. Butlin, 64, a mining collector and member of the Mexican Davis Cup team, won his second Mexican amateur golf title by defeating Peter Clifford, 20, 4 and 3, in the final round yesterday in Mexico City.

Claude Butlin Mexico

Olympic oarsmen limited to one event at Amsterdam races

Philadelphia dispatch reports American rowers will be allowed to enter only one event at the Amsterdam Olympic races next year. George G. Melloy of Philadelphia notes that close schedules make it impractical for rowers to contest multiple events. Jack Kelly of Philadelphia previously excelled in doubles with cousin Paul Costello in 1902.

Philadelphia Holland Dng George G. Meloy Melloy Jack Kelly Staples Tin Paul Costello

Kentucky Outlaws Dog Race Betting Court Case

A fragmented report notes Kentucky authorities and the Supreme Court weighing betting on dog races. References to Washington, December, and unclear jurisdictions imply legal scrutiny of wagering on greyhound events and state regulatory action.

Kentucky Outlaws Washington Dec Kenteky Supreme Court Toa Gram State

Dempsey Retirement Rumors Stir Heavyweight Plans

New York reports suggest Jack Dempsey may retire while talks swirl about Tad Sharkey facing Gene Turney as an emergency challenger at Madison Square Garden. Rumors imply Sharkey could be kept in reserve if Heeney or other eliminations falter, with Richard denying a decisive Sharkey Heeney bout.

Jack Dempsey Cing Sharkey Vox Richard Richard Tom Heeney Madison Square’ Garden

Rattlers Begin Season With Two Varsity Teams

St Marys University coach Tim Griesenbeck trains two Rattler squads on Camp Normerte court. First string includes Walter Will, Frank Dacino, Clyde Dare and Andy Nichols, while the second team features Eu Ernstmann, Darl Sessions, Chute Riles, Perry Deehert and Elwood Preston. Henry Manny waits for an injury to heal before returning. An early game will test new lineups as the team plans a likely matchup with a visiting San Luis Potosi, Mexico, squad.

Tim Griesenbeck St. Mary's University Camp Normerte Rattlers Cire Walter Will Rank Dacino Christi Clyde Dare Andy Nichols Griesenbeck EU Ernstmann Darl San Luis Potosi Mexico

Brackenridge Girls Face Main Avenue in High School Soccer

Brackenridge High School seeks a fifth straight win as undefeated Brackenridge takes on Main Avenue on Tuesday at Lions Field. Main Avenue has one setback this season. Alamo Heights and Incarnate Word won Thursday at Lions Field. Alamo Heights shows three losses and one win. Joe Ward resigns as Wesley College coach after three years. his contract ends in June 1928.

Brackenridge Main Avenue Lions Biehl Alamo Heights Lions Field Heights Joe Ward Greenville Der Doc Ward Wesley College Uere Alon- Huit

Pancho Trains Desperately for Scrap Match

Pancho Diaz Devotes four days to training for a Wednesday night bout at the Aurora Athletic Club. Opponent Hooper, once an amateur, is deemed a tough challenge with a fast pace andring experience, while Pancho bets on conditioning to secure victory. Event features Mercy C. Mone as master of ceremonies with a $230 purse.

Gayle Talbot JR Ki Paoebe Brooks Havyee Aurore Alulatic Club Nubung Suledad Tuto Tix Judsiiwat Hooper Pancho Fexr Prucha Guy Sheng Ifo Pancho Hoover Wernertay Mercy C. Mone

Bowling Ninepin Seagle Triumphs Over Highland Bees

Captain Rudy Wevers leads Union No. 1 with decisive two game win over strong Highland Bees to seize top spot while Sega eliminated from title race. Players Fos Khan and Wormer high scorers for Union. King A Tieman and Johan Hill lead losers. Detailed scores show tight matches across Grand Alleys and Turner Texlin League entries.

Ninepin Seagle Rudy Bniga Honey Boys Ferd Deininger Beng Pight Gang of Indy Eal Pheil F Wormer Frits Delainger Johan Hill Walan TSS Beer Emaig Unlom Svicceees Aito Bop Welmore Dhe Honsters

Zvic Comeback Fails Against Harmon in Ten-Round Bout

In Pittsburgh on December 13, Tuck Bivie attempted a comeback but failed in a ten-round match with New York welter Wilma Harman. Judges favor Harman, as Harman controlled most rounds while Bivie showed little strength.

Universal Serve Pipsburgh Tuck Bivie

Fear for Safety of Gerbault

Paris reports fear for the safety of Gerbault who travels alone aboard a small sloop crossing the Atlantic to New York and routes through the Pacific. He was due at Durkan shunt and reportedly celebrated by Polynesian islanders who had crowned him their king, with plans for an announced voyage that remains unresolved.

Paris Dee Upi Alsin J. Geeturnlty Iowa Gerbault Seyers Darla South Milea Eunion Firecrest Gerhault New York South Seas Durkan Uae Hadriguex

Shelton Opens Next Week in New Arena

Promoter Tack Shelton announces the revival of the defunct Business Men's Athletic Club at 412 South Alamo. The remodeled garage near Berbhor Ye o Hall will host future fight cards, offering modern apparatus and free daily training for boxers, with a 500 extra emergency capacity.

Tack Shelton South Alamo Shelton Berbhor Yeo Hall Symnasi

Saints Open Season With Texas Weekend Showdowns

Austin December 13 Flarne Stu Eiward's University basketball team plans season debut against the Tonghorns in St. Ed's Friday night then Rice Owls in Austin Saturday. Expected starters include Curley Watts Tames and San Antonio natives Jansing O'Belen and Winari at guard.

Austin Flarne Stu Eiward Tesnn University Tonghorns Rice Owls Saints Curley and Watts Tames Drainative Brothers San Antonio Jansing O’belen San Antonian Winari

City League Basketball Highlights See Mixed Tuesday Schedule

City League action looms on Tuesday night with two games at Camp Normoyle court. Catholic Community Center faces Public Sneviow Line in a pivotal early clash, while Elks meet exus Chiropractors in a toss up contest led by standout Crime for the Chiropractors.

Beaxae Teassets Basset Bini Teague Ceuiey Cage Sneviow Triple-O Savons Elks Exus Camp Normoyle

Begging for a Paper Persona: The Missing Commission Chair

In Chicago the govern ment paper commission shows turmoil as John C. Righeimer resigns and a political appointment opens. The 18 month body has faced heavy workload and persistent complaints, with Paul Preka noted as the sole veteran of the board and others lacking firsthand knowledge amid a reshuffle.

Chicago Aiashly Thinvis Static Commission John C. Righeimer Righeimar I Bwalth Ottemofi Paul Preka Pror Mnorts Puehn

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