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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1927

Page

5

Alaugh Leads San Antonio Open After Early Round

In Willow Springs action at the San Antonio Open, pro Reuben Albaugh led with 9 under par through nine holes as Tom Lally and others trailed. Amateurs Bernardo Schriever and Loraine Young posted strong rounds while locals and late entrants filled the morning field of about 42 players as organizers prepared for the afternoon round.

Tom Lally Sal Anwnto Canntry Club Willow Springs Reuben Allaugh Star Young Amue Tear Wes al Chavez Archie Loefner Bob Scott Harry Symons Laveard Aycock Simmy Morgan M. Suydee Eilgar Ufoolun Inti Bredmus Bernard Schriever Loraine Young Hany Nichels Yom Clark Edison Steele C. Wheat Needa McAniinch Lewis Levinson Ty Canma Clark Mission Hills St. Louis San Antonio Frida Wilow Springs Darzvese Mac Warnell Texas University San Antonm Dixon Pyene Thsen Emil Meliss A. Pawhal AJ Chavez Amar Epoone Ton Feli Merce Cathone Vf Quinn Reuben Albaugh Eifison FA Dramer Tom Tally Tewisevingon Jes. Nowab AL Bavvler Laaifler Boy Beott Glecetat N. Sat Feliz Mee

Boxers Yield Santa Stage in Quiet Boxing Night

Dace Shelton, boxing figure, eased off to let others shine at the Santa venue on Aluma Street. Cuesta sight and Banya 61 fad Wil nul rexyane tied up the limelight as Tor and Sy waved to the crowd. The first week saw the kerayners scuff in a tight display while bel chimner savers kept busy Friday.

Dace Shelton Prtvanter Cpa Beenoven Aluma Street Cuesta Banya Tor Fridis Jack Kerayners Bel Chimner Savers

Cleveland Eleven Reaches St Louis in Landmark Trip

Cleveland’s team arrives in St Louis for a historic stopover. Local reporters note the squad’s progress after a long journey amid fanfare and growing expectations for the matchup.

Cleveland ST. Louis

American Netters Face Frenchmen in International Door Test

New York December 24 The United States and France meet in a high profile international indoor tennis test at the Penn Athletic Club Philadelphia. The event features top American players Christian Bonans and others, aiming to secure a victory over France in the first US France indoor series. The match showcases elite players from both nations on neutral indoor courts with significant fanfare.

Ht Tniversal Service New York France America Philadelphia Mateo Penn A. C Fran i United States Asi Othe Camer Bsby Christian Bonans Sou Tapkel Segond i Mules

Bowling Commercial Dandicap League Report Edits

A chaotic OCR fragment outlines a bowling league with teams like Beita Gai and St Mary’s Works. It mentions scores around 300, players such as Ralph Nixon and Caarte Triuser, and a mix of references to matches, reinforcements, and standings with unclear dates or places.

Strang Preeses Gru Earrng Beita Gai St Mary's The Mary's Tleminge Ike

Amateurs Get Picketts OK in Conference Decision

Washington December collapse of a district policy grants amateur status under new rules. The move, supported by Graditive Secretary Degell, aims to curb commercialized prizes while allowing well regulated amateur competition.

Degell Temni Public Morals Orisma Secriary South Atlantic Amateur Athletic Uiss

Basketball Tak at Abra Ohl 405 Parreau Midy

A fragmentary basketball note mentions teams and players in a terse, unclear report. Names include Parreau and Midy with brief action cues, but specifics such as dates, locations, scores, or outcomes are unreadable in the OCR fragment.

Brooklyn To Play 24 Spring Games

Fragmented OCR text mentions Brooklyn and a schedule of spring games. Details are unclear with many garbled words, but the item centers on Brooklyn planning a 24 game spring slate and related roster or opponent notes.

Brooklyn

Cubs Send Wilkie to Reading Team

A fragment from a historical sports note mentions Wilkie being assigned to Reading by the Cubs. The text is garbled with numerous incomplete phrases and misspellings, but identifies Wilkie and Reading in a Cubs context. No clear dates, scores, or full event details are recoverable.

CUBS Wilkie

Whitney Colts Lead 1927 Season In Thoroughbred Racing

Whitney Colts top the 1927 season list with 75 wins and strong earnings across events. GreenTree stable under Mrs. Payne Whitney posted robust tote earnings, while Circusta and Hertz families posted notable wins and high payoffs. J X Camden logged 69 victories, reflecting a competitive circuit with multiple owners and jockeys amid substantial prize money.

SMW York RB Whitney Aie Sihings Wittner Nis Greentree Payne Whitney

Chicago bets on jai alai at winter resort event

Spanish jai alai importation draws wagers in Chicago with odds of three to one. A star player wins 3810 on a single ticket as the event highlights a lively, comic scene amid northern weather impacting visiting Spanish youths and a few ill with pneumonia. Local bets and prize payouts reflect a bustling night.

Chicago Dee Aden Systerm Scentr Hughes Heinas Rome Tre

New Texas League Manager Bert Ellison Named For Iwatlas Steers

Ellison, newly signed to steer the Iwatlas Steers for next season, previously played last year with Minneapolis and is set to pilot Walter Morris' Texas League entry in 1928.

Iwatlas Steers Bert Ellison Walter Morris Ellison Minneapolis

Connie Mack Celebrates Sixty Fifth Birthday

Connie Mack, longtime manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, marked his sixty fifth birthday by wrapping Christmas gifts and enjoying the fireside. He is renowned for leading the club to pennants and three world championships and plans for next year include aiming at batting around 300 as part of a strong lineup.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Manninger Philadelphaa Suerleau Teague Mack Tiree Sear A's vHlage Anul Seover

Grooming Jack Delaney For Heavyweight Shot

New York reports Delaney former world light heavyweight champion is being groomed for a heavyweight title bid. Promoter Dex Tt aims to stage an elimination journey with a January 13 bout at Main Square Garden. Talks name rival Sharkey and potential opponents as plans unfold for Delaney’s next challenge.

New York Dee Delaney Uone Timney Dex Tt Ache Aly Janey Main Square Garden Rickard Tone Aloté

Ruth Getting Versatile Mote Day

New York December report profiles Babe Ruth showing versatility in activities from hunting to music and bridge. The piece notes his hunting exploits on the Boog island, comments on his driving and social antics, and references his appetite for performance and sport.

Ruth Mote New York Tiahe Aull Bowhery Hiller Jinister Lerning Iau Whiten Lean George Herman Sankey Boog Ed Burraw Yunis

Hoppe defeats Layton in billiard league match

Willie Hoppe, the league leader, defeated Layton 15 to 0 in a three mission tournament. Mayes posted a 62 inning score and Olly Heiselt, the world champion, overwhelmed Wakefield 40 to 20 in July 46 innings.

Inietnational Heme Acty New York Sensa- Genel Johnng Gosson Laytod Wakefield Heiselt

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