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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

4

Baseball turmoil swirls as Rickey clashes with Gibson move

St Louis players and executives spar over Frank Gibson’s manager role as Branch Rickey and Ables clash surrounding waivers and possible transfer to San Antonio. The Houston Texas League link and Cardinals staking claim complicate the San Antonio bid.

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Mexico Basketball Team Seeks Games in Texas Tour

The Mexican team seeks two schedule games in San Antonio and Austin. Contact 819 Victoria Street Laredo for potential opponents. Matches listed include Texas University Horns at Amelin Saturday night, and St Edwards with Hive Institute at Amelin Saturday night.

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Valley Teams Play 143 Tonight Amid Odd Schedules

Local wire reports chaotic game card with multiple mismatched matchups listed for tomorrow night including Gringel versus Oklahoma Aces and Kansas City. The schedule notes tense competitions and possible rearrangements as teams prep for a busy period amid uncertain organizational clarifications.

International News Serving Kansas City Gringel Klahoma Aggies Kansas Asie B. U

Tv Flyweight Champs in Prospect

The report notes two flyweight title fights shaping the scene. Fréchety Belanger of Toronto fights Ernie Jarvis of London for the vacant crown, with the Toronto bout sanctioned as titular by the National Boxing Association.

Avronto Unt Fretehy Belanger Torcnt Ernie Jarvis Landen Fidel LaBarha Tork Stete Am Jae Ele Schwartz New York Ee National Baring Association Catmissionte Toronto Belalyet Brown Frankie Genera National Brown-Schwartz Belanger

Bougillon Wins French Lightheavyweight Title in Paris

By the Annotated Pres Paris edition Bougillon defeats Chasies to claim the French light heavyweight championship. Also in action Moadyike defeats Blais while Beko stops Bates and Martin bests Orier in Des Moines and Sioux Falls respectively.

Paris Franc Bougillon Rautoix Chasies Moadyike Pa—Jaes Bitzbourgh Irae John Eid Blais Cute B.S Dakzuy Beko Oi City Eddie Orier el Paso Dex Pooy Leguuri Les Moines Morris Brows Blown Vity

City Leaguers Fall to Travis Park in Tight Tilt

Travis Park five edged City Leaguers 28 to 25 at Wropractars gym. Standouts included Ti Park star Lowell Means with 12 points and Fe Sins with six as the winners pulled ahead late. City Leaguers led by Warren and Means provided stiff opposition.

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Bicycle Race Notes and Local Track Results

The article records track results and bicycle race notes. It mentions a fourth of July event at St. Louis with Allen Hall and a tied score leading to a Ber win. It also announces another bike rack event and a second bicycle race planned in Chicago with international involvement.

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Gene Tunney Stuns Chicago After Fifteen Rounds

In Chicago Tunney faced crowd expectations at a dinner-night bout after a long buildup. He endured the rounds and delivered an engaging postfight speech, drawing praise from locals and upper-class spectators who packed the hall to see the famed champion.

Tiene van Lake Chicago Apo

Tunney Caps Speech With Verbal Kayo In Grand Rapids

Promoter and crowd watched as a polished talker addressed attendees in Grand Rapids Michigan. Tunney, interrupted by cheers, wrapped his remarks with a quick jab at an opponent and pledged a broader outreach program.

Tin Ear Week Boxing Card Promises Deep Six Fights

Local boxing week in Som Antovil features four fights across three arenas. Promoter Aururs presents Cuslog Gareza versus Wille Pedraza and Caveman Ferseiigh Gunzola Rubie, with Bua Bpears staging a Fremont bout and Dike Tramel headlining at Labor Univ hall. Lieutenant James announces a special between Steals Simpson and Cyslone Baris.

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City League reg opens with title race in doubt

The City League season opener promises a tight contest as last year’s runners up face strong challengers. Houston Lankers and Saint Marys bring key matchups while the Bankers seek early dominance in a crowded race.

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Ken Williams shines as Beowas slugger despite tough game

Ken Williams, star outfielder for St Lanix Beowas, delivered a notable performance today as the team faced Fryetgn Wed Sox. Williams repeatedly drove in runs and anchored the offense, though the Beowas ultimately fell short.

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Rexes Prom Pama? Promoter group gains new members

The San Atlanto Sports Writers Association reports a small membership increase on Wednesday. Gregorio Teses, sports editor of Tix Preveq, led the effort with a near unanimous vote. Both Reyes and Mins Reyes are noted to be doing well.

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Ears Return Debate At Canine Club Event

Odd fragmentary report notes discussions at an American club about ears on dogs including a Toston terrier with ears curling at the edges. Mention of other breeds and club decisions suggests members may leave the matter to the club's vote and leadership as they plan a fall football schedule.

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High School Gym Plans Stir School Board Meeting

School officials discuss a new gymnasium at Main Avenue High School. President Hiletes says the board will hear an attorney's opinion on a cooperative project with Harry Aldes. Superintendent Williams frames the plan as essential for varsity basketball.

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