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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1926
Page
2
Ambitious magnate David A. Schulte admits loss of romance amid vast wealth born from cigars. He built a multistate empire after starting as a clerk, with a fortune surpassing 100 million dollars and a recent major tobacco purchase.
The demanding life of pro football players is shown as stars like Red Grange and George Wilson join George Gilson’s Wildcats for a string of games, with a three-game week and a Fort Lamaston clash on December 26. The grueling schedule follows exhibitions in Waco and a South Southwest tour, featuring a mounting lineup of elite talent across a string of southern venues.
Amateurs gather for a Saturday show at Beethoven hall with plans for a 72 inch scrape. Theo spots the action while Al Edwards signs on for the event and the crowd looks back at last Saturday’s performance amid a lively, improvised setup.
Fragmentary notes reference boxers Hooper Townsend Charro Flores Suarez and Lee with scattered mentions of knocking out opponents and a second victory at an Old First venue. Text is garbled with partial names and unclear results, lacking coherent event framing or dates.
New York reports that Nick Altrerk and Al Schaeht, known as diamond comedians from Washington, have signed to perform a skating act between periods of New York National League hockey games at Madison Square Garden. The act will kickoff the winter schedule and showcase their comic routine during intermission.
Coach Doc Lowells eleven from Mark Twain Junior High won the class eleven championship at Teague Park beating Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High 27 to 0. The Twain line play featured Crooks at quarterback and strong blocking by Nichols and steady end runs. Emerson's punts were blocked three times and multiple kicks were blocked to set up Twain touchdowns.
The St Mars's College Tattlers planned a match against the Army Berend Engineers, set for 3 o'clock, but the event was cancelled by the Brownwood council. Coach Tom Tiennell of the Hapilers organized the arrangement, and the meeting was scheduled for the Army venue tonight.
M. I. Reavis, with O. M. Harker, tops hunting in San Saba County as Reavis bags two deer and three turkeys while Harker adds a successful outing. Reavis claims season limit, and the pair return from a brief hunting trip with notable gains and praise for their support roles.
Reports from Austin indicate Stewart Will pursue options within the university sports program. Emphasis remains on arranging a new contract for Stewart as authorities plan to discuss terms in due course.
International News Service reports six teams in the San Francisco area prepping for games as the season lingers. Haskell Indians, Honolulu AllStars, and Ernie Nevers with the Duvuth Kgkimus join a California pro clash, plus a West versus east college stars game in Pasadena with proceeds for Shriner's Hospital.
A Catalina Island committee headed by William Wrigley selects the isthmus as the start point for the Cataline Island channel marathon on June 15. Swimmers may finish on the mainland, including the government breakwater, about 19.9 nautical miles away, with Cady named starter and entries due January 15.
The report lists multiple boxing outcomes from cities including New York Chicago Dallas Tampa and Hollywood with fighters such as Tony Canzoneri Johnny Green Ruby Stein Sammy Tampagno and Frankie Laguna. Results include a mix of wins draws and a few technical knockouts across diverse opponents and venues.
Sayers school earned ten points toward Besar County athletic championship by winning the senior consolation in the county girls volleyball tournament at Lions Wield Friday. They defeated Alamo Heights 14-12 and 15-3, downed South San Antonio 5-15 and 17-15, taking second in the senior division while Somerset took first. In the grammar school division Edgewood won with Lint Wells beating South San Antonio 34-0 after earlier losses.
Poston December 38. Cloyd South Park Board hosting Army Navy game at Soldier Field promises to install individual footwarmers for spectators at a professional league football game next Sunday for a Christmas charity fund. Thermometer ranged from three below to ten above.
A donated fund from the Business Men's club of Lockhart equipped the Lockhart Tigh school football squad with white wool sweaters bearing the initials TL. The presentation occurred Friday night amid proper ceremonies, marking a proud milestone for the team.
Three city leagues for sub juniors juniors and intermediates are to be formed at Lions Field. Dick Harp coordinates teams and invites any independent city team to enter. Managers should call Crockett 2723 to register and list of hopeful entrants includes numerous local schools clubs and teams.
New York December 18 Colonel Juke Ruppert owner of the New York Yankees says he cannot see Babe Ruth earning more than about 60 000 a year and refuses a 75 000 salary. He notes Ruth’s 47 homers last season justify a raise but not to 75 000. He contemplates increasing Ruth’s pay from 52 000 to 60 000.
Lencho, inactive six months, trains for a decisive win against Midget Mike O Dowd at the post arena. He aims to redeem a recent loss to Kid Amos Carlin and top Pancho on Dec 28 while promoter Al Edwards plans Reyes versus Suarez as the undercard. Tickets available at Morris Block’s and Broadway Sporting Goods.
Main High School improves to 3 2 victory over St Marys Academy after Coup scores 20 seconds before the end of regulation. Second Division team tanks grove her Brooks field edges 4 2. Crystal Palace hockey loses to Polar Bears in Houston 10 5 as San Antonio crews plan return.
Paul Berlenbach former light heavyweight champion stops in Chicago en route to New York from California and declares he is spoiling for a fight with Gene Tunney. He notes he has forsaken the light heavyweight division and is now a heavyweight at 184 pounds.
Chicago dispatch reports Rahn, a top Boston athlete, and Jimmy Connolly former Georgetown star, set to anchor American distance hopes indoors. Swedish coach Edwin Wide recently evaluated Paavo Nurmi, with Wide to compete in Brooklyn Knights of Columbus games January 8 and other meets.
Johnny Dunsmoore leads the San Pedro Tigers in their final season game at Schwab Field against the Perspect Hit Collegiates. Kickoff is at 3 o'clock following a narrow win over Collins Gardens to clinch the intermediate title.
Baseball fans in Houston anticipate a stronger Buffalos roster for 1927 after Fred Ankenman’s trades. The Cardinals send Peel Litrjahn White, Clough, and Orsatti, with two more yet unnamed, as Ankenman seeks Tock, a Oklahoma shortstop, a Syracuse catcher, and Tom Paylor. Davenport sold to Des Moines.
Chamber of Commerce golf committee discussed moving the Texas Open to Willow Springs scheduled Jan 27 28 29. A Friday meeting heard bids regarding course readiness costs gate gallery fees and whether Brackenridge Park or Willow Springs should host the annual event. Officials noted Willow Springs may host a pre Open tournament for visiting Chicago amateurs and a Golfer's Magazine tour train will bring more than a hundred golfers to San Antonio.
In Sacramento California Dee 18 the second eighteen holes of the Del Paso Open golf tournament were played despite rain. Entrants posted several solid scores with Jill I New York and Keddie Tons both turning in 72s. Weather limited scoring but the field remained competitive aiming for tomorrow’s final rounds and prize money for the top sixteen To finishers will receive silver trophies and graduation prize money once positions are settled.
Ohio State will meet Princeton in baseball football and basketball. Baseball game scheduled for May 28 at Princeton marks Harvard’s place in Princeton’s schedule. The two teams also clash in football November 3 at Princeton, Ohio State’s first meeting with the “Big Threes.”
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