All American grid stars visit San Antonio week
The coming week features famed football figures including Red Grange and George Wilson arriving in San Antonio. Alabama and Texas teams schedule post season showdowns, with star players and coaches traveling from Fort Sam Houston to Pasadena as part of a high profile gridiron surge. The event promises large crowds and major media attention as college and professional contingents clash in exhibition games and tours.
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Harold Scherwitz Ropstts
San Antonio
Allice
New Grange
University of Alabama
Essionel
Thei Rrenew Acay Altamees Wies
Jehu Levi
Dim Renfirick
Ainle Wilson
Bones Trin
Nealy Allison
Wallace Wade
Ravse Boys
Crimson “Tide
Alabama
League Park
Dhe
Pasadena
Cal
Stanford
Tolbert
Archie “Taylor
Emile
Lovely) Barnes
Bac
Babe
Pearce
Alabamans
Texas
Second
Texas Infantry
Jim
Kendrick
The
Buffalo
Bisens
John Park
Oklahoma
John Levi
Haskell Tadien
Baylor
Baskell
George
Texxey
Pinnes” Jr
San Antonian
Texas Aggies
Mule
Vet
Aggie
End Rullban Alison
Southwestern
Aggie Oc
Kirk
Pastor
Grange
Club Champion Again San Antonio County Club Title Won
Ernesit L. Brown reclaimed club champion honors at San Antonio County Club by defeating Major R. R. Glass in a 36 hole final. Brown also earned medalist honors in the tournament.
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Ernesit L. Brown
San Antonio
R. R. Glass
Brown
Brown Defeats Glass in Finals at Country Club
In a rain soaked final at the Country Club Brown wins decisively over Glass to claim his second title this year. The match ended on the eleventh green with Brown eight up on Jes 19 pley. Both players posted solid scores despite soggy course conditions.
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Brown
Glass
Major Gla
Widencasel
We Russ Tr
Jack Guegenheim Fr
New Armchair Roster: Kirke Named Chicago Manager
The article notes Major Kirke appointed manager for Chicago after serving in the American Association and the International League. It lists players and personnel connected to Warner men and a university team, with references to various names and roles in a roster-like context.
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Kirke
CMP Chicagh
Ber
Ban Johtsan
Major Kirke
American Association
Grange Beats Wilson Eleven in Dallas Showdown
In Dallas on December 2 the Grange team defeated Wilson’s Wildcats 17 to 14 in a season opener that showcased high class football and sharp defense. George Wilson sparked the Wildcats with a highlighted run and a late pass, while Grange countered with effective ground work and key plays to seal the win.
Horseshoe Champs Battle All Night Mossman Winner
A chaotic report outlines a horseshoes competition where Mossman defeats Frank in a late night final. Despite garbled names and stray letters, the piece notes Mossman winning multiple games and dominant performance in singles and doubles across the event.
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Horseshoe Champs
Mossman
Pros Bringings Giants Here For Game At Fort Sam Houston
A scheduled professional football exhibition at Fort Sam Houston next Sunday features Ted Grange's New York Yankees against George Wilson's West Coast Wildcats. The rosters list Grange's team at about 194 pounds per man, with many players near or above 180 pounds. Wilson's squad averages lighter by roughly ten pounds per man. The article provides weights for numerous players on both sides, highlighting the size contrast and anticipated clash.
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Dallas
Tex
Dogo
Tatfrenge
New York Yankees
Fort Sam Houston
Grange
George Wilson
West Coast Wildcats
Wilson
Red” Grange
Minois
Scot
Wisconsin
Bot U
Iowa
Marx
Indiana
Baker
California
Trion
Colgate
Wubert
Alabama
Minnick
Mischalski
Penn State
Kearney
Cornell
Boil
Illinois
Otto
Try
Maloney
Dartmouth
Pease
Columbia
Schimitisch
Goebelache
Buckjin
Idaho
Waiters
Washington
Lawson
Stanford
Vesser
Carey
Californi
He Shipkey
Busch
Georgetown
Erickson
AirRae
Johnson
Flaherty
Gonzaga
Stephens
Telacenter
Reed
Oregon
Ose
Gonzien
Morrison
Oklahoma
Duke Morrison
Californ
Aid
The Grouch Pokes Fun At Ice Hockey In Nostalgic Sketch
Bugs Baer lampoons ice hockey in a humorous piece set in New Orleans. The spoof describes twelve players on ice, referees trapped in cages, and wild action with exaggerated slang, noting three periods per game and a chaotic, caricatured style.
Tilden Masters Spaniard In Indoor Tennis Clash
Philadelphia report says William T. Tilden shows a major comeback as he defeats Manuel Alonso 6-7 6-3 6-4 to win the Bona Athletic Club indoor tournament. Big Bill, powering with net attacks and back court accuracy, recovers from a knee strain while planning a Europe trip for winter events and Wimbledon bid.
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Philadelphia
William T. Tilden
Manuel Alonso
Bona Athletic Club
Afonso
Big Bill
Ajungo
Tilden
Europe
Riviera
Wimbledon
Tsar Ctlns
Petri Hera
Rickard Purchases Ringling's Stock
Dee 20. Tex ivkand president of the Madison Iden corporation and major stockholder increased his holdings by purchasing 50 000 shares of stock from the estate of the late Thrall. High school basketball features a tight finish as Ceuplann loses to Dev 20 in a notable local game.
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Dee
Tex” Ivkand
Madison Iden Corporation
Thrall High
THERA
Days High Sahagl
Ceuplann
McKechnie Linked to Cardinals Managerial Post
New York February reports indicate baseball circles pursuing Bill McKechnie for an assistant manager role with the St. Louis Cardinals. The former Pirates chief figures prominently in the latest chatter as teams seek a leadership boost.
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New York
Bill McKechnie
Cardinals
Bil Killifer
Tigers Wallop Better Clubs in Prelims
The Oak Cliff Leopards were routed 20 to 7 as the Waco Tigers proved their top status in Texas high school football. Waco’s defense, led by the Higgins brothers and Lumpkin, stifled Roy Lumpkin and outclassed Dallas Oak Cliff in every phase. Fast backfield of Flournoy, Wilson, and Glover signals strong 1927 prospects. passing remains Waco’s weak point. Ranger, Texas reports that Waco has clinched the title amid eligibility protests against Oak Cliff, with a hearing likely in Austin.
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Oak Cliff Leopards
Paul Tyson
Wheel Tigers
Texas
Oak Cilis
Temple High
Lumpkin
Carver
Evers
Austin Blarcony
Leonards
Leonjie
Waco
Wolfe
Riant
Austin Maroons
Tompkin
Equel
Red
North Texas
Temple
Dabbs
Austr
Wace
Tigers
Higgins Brothers
Whatheart
Mason
Meadows
Meroney
Tyson
Flournoy
Wilson
Glover
Ranger
Oak Clift
Austin
Collision Fatal to Basketballer in Massachusetts
James Connors aged 21 died in a Massachusetts hospital from a brain concussion sustained during a semi professional basketball game in Central Falls. He fell after turning sharply to reach a ball, struck a post, and later refused medical aid before collapsing. Kansas?
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Fal River
Mass
James Connors
Central Falls
KR. A
Falliver
Fields Promised Mandell Battle at Dreamland Rink
In San Francisco tonight Jackie Fields is expected to challenge Sammy Mandell for the world lightweight title. Manager Graham Rooney indicated the bout could headline The Examiner's Christmas Cheer Fund carnival at Dreamland rink with the main event set for Washington's birthday week.
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Fields
Mandell
San Francisco
Der
Examiner
Dreamland Rink
Jackie Fields
Sammy _ Mandell
Washington
Birl Fadar
Giaham Rooney
Dempsey Stable to Race Pink and Purple Polka Dots
VA JUANA Mex Dec 20 The movie queen Estelly Taylor and champion Jack Dempsey announce pink and purple polka dot racing colors for four thoroughbreds. The new stable by Fair Play St Rock Danger Rock and Dozier will debut after January 1 with two year olds, trained by Coburn after a $25,000 purchase. Mrs Taylor to baptize the entrants as they reach two-year maturity.
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Dack
Doking Coburn
Ihm
Tunney To Run Own Fistic Affairs
Universal Service reports James Tunney, last heavyweight champion, will manage his own fights and sign his own contracts. Billy Gibson remains as manager but loses his one third share. Tunney vows to run affairs swiftly, likening his decision to a bold, self directed move as he faces future challengers.
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Universal Service
New York
James Joseph Tunney
Tle
Billy Gibson
Gibson
Gene Tunney
Tilly Gibson
Tunney
Corbett
Jeffries
Burns
Willard
Dempsey
Ring
Gene Tanner
James Joseph
Tank Dempsey
Kearns
Sarazen Hagen Feud Flares In Golf Rivalry Return
In a New York roundup dated December 20, veteran golfers Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen reignite a long running feud spurred by a Liberty article. Sarazen claims Hagen used to boast of surprising his rivals while Sarazen would rather meet Hagen. the two have beaten and outplayed each other in five matches, with Sarazen winning at 72 holes once and at 36 and 48 holes twice. Promoter Damon Runyon style figure H. McCarthy plans more publicity to stage a new encounter in Florida resorts to boost attendance.
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Lester Rice
Universal Service
New York
Ava
Gene Savazen
Walter Hagen
Liberty
Skokte
Fiagen
Hagen
Sarazen
Kidder
McCarthy
Damon Runyon
St. Augustine
Ormont Beach
Florida
Sarazin
Mercury
Peninsula
Dallas buys mound star Walker from Palestine club
Dallas officials announced the purchase of E. F. Walker, a right hand pitcher from Palestine in the Texas Association. Walker won 2 games and lost 6 last season for an impressive .786 average, led Class D hurlers, and struck out 110 batters while yielding only 3 bases on balls.
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Dallas
FB. Walker
Palestine
Texas Association
Walker
Texas
Bellefont Academy Arrives for Christmas Day Game at Cisco
Bellefont Academy from Pittsburgh arrived in Sherman Texas on December 20 for a scheduled Christmas Day game against Randolph College at Cisco. The team will remain in the area for two days.
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Bellefont
Texas
Sherman
Bellefont Academy
Pittahurgh
Trandolph College
Cisco
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