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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1926

Page

12

Kelly Field Fliers win fall handicap polo at Brackenridge Park

The Kelly Field Fliers defeated the Whites of the San Antonio Polo Club nine goals to two in a windy Brackenridge Park match. Six goals by the winners were earned. three came by handicap amid a stronger White lineup. Beverly, Craw, and Sherr starred for Kelly Field, with Meadhews supporting. High-goal action at Trent Field saw the Second Division Infantry beat the Twelfth Field Artillery. Also note Boston Red Sox training in New Orleans next spring.

Kelly Field Brackenridge Park San Andonio Yehila Flrigg Borseiment Craw Beverly Sherr Major Andrews Crayford Meadhews Kellyfield Fhers San Antonis A. Shand Beverly Seeasessreeerstere

Kelly Field Polo Team Wins Fall Handicap Low-Goal Meet

The champion Kelly Field polo team surprised local followers by swamping rivals to win the first event of San Antonio's fall handicap meet. The San Antonio Whites were beaten in the finals 9 to 2. The pictured Fliers include Lieutenants George Beverly Craw and Shea and Major Andrews.

Kelly San Antonio George Beverly, Craw and Shea Andrews

Roberts to Meet Dundee Again in New York

Ed Roberts and Joe Dundee will clash in a 12 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden New York on January 14, announced by manager Jack Connors. Roberts had knocked Dundee out in one round in San Francisco, delivering a stunning finish.

International News Service San Francisco Edfie Roberts Tacoma Tegger and Inn Dundee Baltimore Madison Square Garden New York Ian Jack Connors Roberts

Fort Sam Houston Gridders Face Twentieth Infantry Showdown

Fort Sam Houston followers anticipate a Thursday 2 PM grid clash as First Infantry seeks a clinching victory over Twentieth Infantry to claim the khaki league title. The Twentieth aim for at least a share of first with a upset, while Fifteenth Field Artillery sparked a surprising 0–1 upset against Engineers, keeping the race wide open.

Fort Sam Houston First Infantry Fifteenth Field Artillery Dave Tully Sects Engineers Hillery Qoudhdowns Ican Tan Archie Hutchinson Cavanaugh Tully Birgin Nugent Leffeld Siiaen Riesen Wisstler Rogers Williams McDevatt Martin Phillipa Sasith Vuegmaa

Junior Highs Near Finals Clash For Class A Football

Faye ged Heatherer Junior High School holds a field meet Thursday to decide who advances to the Class A football finals. The winner will face Jimmy Miller's Washington Irving team next week with the final at a site yet to be announced.

Faye Ged Heatherer

Moriarity Set to Address Umpires in San Antonio Camp

Detroit Tigers manager George Moriarity, a former big league umpire, plans to speak to umpires during the spring training in San Antonio. He outlines a sharp speech attacking what he calls biased and bad calls against his team.

San Antonio George Moriarity Detroit Tigers Tigers Moriarity Detroit Spreen George

Rattlers Face Tough Practice Battle at Howard Payne

The Ratters struggle in a hard practice session as they prepare for an early college game against Howard Payne at the Y W Saturday night. Coach Fon et leads a reshaped lineup with Cauley, McNalty, Davis and Will in key roles as they work through front and guard positions.

Howard Payne Y. W Marys Coli Ratners Solien O'Bonnes Howard Pier Alew Lwards McNalty Dack Davis Will Ndge Tog Cauley Toenter Earl Dachthia Crowley

World enters $40,000 Catalina Channel Marathon entries

International contenders join the Wrigley marathon across the Catalina Channel with entries from Greece Ireland Norway and Denmark plus U S competitors. Notables include Spiros Spingos Martin B Verris Wal ter L O Haver and Harry Hansen. Women entrant Mrs Charlotte Moore Schoemmell will wear a swimsuit after protests. Fifty five California entries noted.

Los Angeles Greece Ireland Norway Denmark Santa Catalina Island Spiros Spingos Martin B. Verris Walter L. O'Haver Harry (. Hansen Pete Peterson Glarabelle Charles Toth Boston English Channel Peter Meyer Cincinnati Henry Sullivan Here California

Paneht Hand Delays Paneho O Dowd Bout

Boxers Lencho Paneht and Midget Mike O’Dowd postponed renewal of their feud after Paneht dislocated a bone in his right hand. Promoter Al Edwards matched Lencho with O’Dowd for next Tuesday at Beethoven Hall, with the winner then to face Paneho in the next pro team card.

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Houston Club Secures Lefty Crandall For Next Season

Houston club announced the purchase of southpaw pitcher Crandell Crandall from Danville with cash consideration. Danville released catcher John Chadwick. President Fred Ankeman disclosed the deal at a press event on Wednesday in Houston.

Houston Aruuni Crandall Danville Teague Presie Dent Fred Ankeman Crandell John Chadwick

Infantry Forward Beats Regimental Rival In League Game

Infantry Forward scored 35 points led by Perry who set a season high. Crim added one point in a close contest. Company 1 of the Twenifth Infantry overwhelmed Company TH 6 to 6 in an Army Basket Ball League game Wednesday night with listed lineups and substitutes.

Perry Twenifth Infantry Crim Derry Holliday LaBroad Chadhowrae

Rice Owls Prepare to Face Bearkats in Tarnished Season

Rice Owls aim for revenge against Sam Houston Teachers, hoping to field a winning lineup for Friday at Bloomington. Coach Ashcraft tests combos after recent defeats by Bearkats and Si Texas A&M, with Sam Houston's two wins over the Aggies noted early this week.

Boxing Results From AP Roundup

In Syracuse Jack Sharkey of Boston defeated Homer Smith of Michigan by technical knockout in seven rounds. In Meadville Al Corbett of Cleveland won on points against Pete Marmon of Rochester in three. Jack Willis of Rochester beat Marvin Orr of Cleveland by technical knockout in four. In Chicago Kid Jap of Tapan stopped Stanley Everett of Pekin by neck injury.

The Associated Press Syracuse Jack Sharkey Boston Homer Smith Michigan Meadville Pas al Corbett Cleveland Pete Marmon Rochester Jack Willis Marvin Orr Chicago Kid Jap Tapan Kneck Stanley Everett Pekin

Bankers Take Close Match In Basketball Action

Ra Houston Bank basketeers narrowly edge Lions Field Nickle Beers 148 to 17 in a tight league game. St Josephs Society routed Strunk Co as Sam Houston Li Bahne Dr Meunier led a balanced attack with Ingram Collespie and Powers contributing in a high scoring affair. Vic Schmitz refereed the games.

Ra Houston Bank Basketeers Lesage Sumer Hall Lions Nickle Beers St. Joseph's Society Strunk's Co. Tineups Sam Houston Ingram Collespie Guneds Boyd Powers Darnolf Sir Joseph's Theis Tarrillion Sultentiss Jehl Pagagucci Young Tarrilion Wagner Sultentuss Strunk's Patton

Big Ten Grads to Form Exclusive Chicago Club

Chicago, Feb. 16. A specialty club for Big Ten graduates from the Western Conference will be built next spring on a 15 acre site in the northwest part of the city. Membership is limited to 400 graduates. The club will serve as a social and professional center for alumni.

Chicago Nec Big Ten Country ‘Club Se ‘Ege Jlub

Lions Rout St Mark's For First Place In City Hoops

St Mark's Lions defeated Catholic Community Center 30 to 16 to grab a share of first in league standings. Roamers edged Gulf Oilers 55 to 0 in a separate game, dropping Gulf into fourth place with a fifth straight loss. Remaining first round games set for Saturday at Camp Normoyle.

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