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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1927

Page

5

Trading Talk Swirls Around Sisler and Browns Move

Baseball gossip from Detroit to St Louis centers on the possible Sisler deal. Detroit eyes George Hisker as part of a three team swap while Cleveland and the Athletics also chase first basemen and pitchers. Varying reports hint at a blockbuster involving Elam Vangilder and Harry Tice, with other pitchers in play as teams weigh center infield and outfield needs.

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Tennis plans and Davis Cup team hints for 1929

Boston reports outline American selections for Davis Cup play with William Tish and Francis Zinter as potential doubles partners. Tilden states Europe tour aims for May or August, while U.S. officials weigh American vs European zones and training timelines before the final decision.

Boston America Davis Americen Mass Willliam T. Tish Jankings United States Francis T. Ziinter Tilden Qrain Banier Unlaach Eranee Mey Widnok Sait Tilden Europe American Tien Tennis Association Inlezone Avericon

Major-Minor Draft Fuss Spurs Acute Tie Across Leagues

Confusion over draft compensation and player pricing surfaces as talks between major and minor leagues intensify. Officials from the National and American Leagues meet amid calls for tone down prices, with executives weighing new draft terms and potential wage controls before an anticipated Wednesday decision.

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Sprinter Near Death In Dreaded Illness

Loren Murchison once the ace of American sprinters and rival Charley Paddock are shown in a photo as Murchison nears death from spinal meningitis. The aging legend and Paddock, a longtime rival, share a moment in a portrait reflecting a fading peak.

Loren Murchison Charley Paddock

Aggie Critique of Football Strategy Sparks Debate

The piece summarizes a heated discussion in which critics assess Texas A M and Vanderbilt football tactics, highlighting objections to timing and play selection in key drives. It notes positive mentions of certain coaches, the role of player performances, and divergent views on strategic decisions from observers and writers.

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Hockey Protest Board Considers Ineligible Player Case

The Hockey Board will review a protest over Jack Smith of the Academy sextet claiming he was not enrolled sixty days, possibly annulling Monday’s Pedro Zeeland game for St Mary’s if Smith is ruled ineligible. Bruce Ellsworth led the Independents in a ragged, bruising match as Smith dominated with five goals before the protest halted the outcome, creating a chaotic, picnic-like scene at center.

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Unclear Fight Card Bouts Across Cities and Victories

A garbled OCR report lists multiple boxing matches and result snippets across cities including Dallas Terre Haute Philadelphia Philadelphia and Chicago. It mentions various fighters such as Lesnar Marte de Vor Shilling Malone and Parker with scattered outcomes, refereeing notes, and match delays.

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Newman Signs Life Contract with Detroit Tigers

Walter News reports that brilliant Bears youngster Walter Newman, once sold to Detroit after a season with the Bears staff, has signed a life contract with the Tigers. Newman, from Griswasses, is now in San Antonio with American Express. his honeymoon follows a marriage to Miss Marie Maisler.

Walter News Bears Yielinz Detrot Tigers Americn Leagur Detroit Walter Marie Maisler Justice of the Vex Newman Grisasses Waller Cuéra San Antonio American Express Company

State Basketball Tourney Set for March

Austin hosts the eighth annual state scholastic league tournament starting March 9 with a round robin home and away schedule. Schools must register by December 15. county champions move to district play, then bi district games finalize state berths. The event aims to include over a dozen teams statewide amid large participation and effort.

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Five straight for Watkins in an amateur boxing lineup

The article details a boxing card where Watkins extended his winning streak with a knockout over Tetty Money after three rounds. Morales also rallied to defeat Play Parehand, while Trevino and Valen opened with a four round drive. Other bouts included Rogers stopping Ale Herta Vater and Meats versus Tolga in a packed four round slate.

Watkins Tori Fintlli Watkin Teste Morales Delan Coves Parehand Forestm Morales Hirnest Trevino Domme Valen Ale Herta Vater Frank Rogers Kid Mike Tolga Direw Renest Henry Salas Mandlee Goatley Tid Deloan Tanks Taper Terry Noung

Unclear Names and Events From Fragmented OCR

A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple names and places with chaotic wording. It mentions Sangne, Chigagh, Sangor, Milwan Hn, Denny, Kil Carter of Los Angeles, Cun Ven Porat, Nore Waging Tearsnatetit, and Chivigs with scattered phrases about a fight or event. Unable to determine a clear news item.

Sangne Chigagh Sangor Milwan Anne Denny Kil Carter Los Angeles Chivigs Lorena Houls

Nurses defeat church team in league action

Nurses beat Church team 23 to 6 in a girls league game led by Mctoughan with 13 points and Craven guarding for the Nurses. Craven and Christian helped shut down Brooks while Conway and Neold provided frontcourt presence. The match featured strong defense and steady scoring as the Nurses moved toward top place in the league.

Brooks Sam Houston Suncorius Drewehu Eiflege Rocuers Ana Ap Dranghon Inn Desether Sorelee Nurues Metlongian Graven Speedy V Fey Mctoughan Miss Craven Suards Christian Telnaes Conway Neold Centerny Christian Delwos

Midget Smith Quits Boxing During December Rumor

Fragmentary report notes Midget Smith quitting boxing amid unclear details. Mentions a flat fight against Taylor in Chicago and a possible bout in New York with references to dates in December and February, unclear outcome and sources.

Mondt Bumps Head in Tug of War Wrestling Match

Mondt defeats Lews in a rough wrestling bout described as a high contact clash. The match features Mondt lifting and slamming Lews with a head impact, briefly stunning the front row observer before Lews responds with a headlock reversal.

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Boxers Fined As Craggy Bout Prompts Penalties

Detroit reports a boxing commission plan to fine fighters to curb rough play. During a Horny Trask versus Johnny Purr tere bout, fines totaled 290 dollars for Topping It, 250 dollars for Ware for hanging, and charges cited by boxers’ manager Phil Glasgmien.

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Star Runner Fights Death in Decatur Match

Loren Murchison of Decatur remains in critical condition from a brain meningitis after a bout with rival Blu Bhyseke, a former world champion in catch wrestling, as officials report a severe seizure during the event and emergency care was administered.

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Women Choose Alamo Course In Weekly Handicap

Mrs MLB Neilson announces entries for the Alamo Carnley weekly handicap at the Alamo course. Miss Fusig Koet ter to handle entries and accept ties by telephone after 2. Miss Helen Anezon won last week's tournament. Miss Koethyggee and Mrs Mice Lally shared prizes for pars.

Mlb Neilson Fusig Koetter Travis Helen Anezon Koethyggee Mice Lally

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