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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1926

Page

5

Red Grange Interview Close to Home at Fort Sam Houston

Harold Red Grange, famed Galloping Ghost, talks openly in a Fort Sam Houston studio breakfast interview about football fame, movie plans, and his easygoing Regular Feller persona. He recalls recent police incident and hints at a returning to the screen and gridiron in coming projects.

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Rickard Weighs Hansen Next for Maloney Title Shot

New York gossip places light heavyweights Hansen or Berlenbach as the likely challenger for Boston’s Jim Maloney after Jack Rickard signed to face Marley Persson’s conqueror. The plan hinges on the Me Tig Ne bout outcome with Sharkey vs PantinUzendun still looming. The New Year card also features Red Chapman versus Benny Baes, with Babe Herman and Al Winkler in a semi final lineup and Joe Dundee versus Eddie Roberts tentatively set for Tan.

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These Pros Really Fight Says Mr Champ Pickens

Mr Pickens weighs in on pro football’s tour, naming Grange, Wilson, and Grange’s run, noting expense and malice on the gridiron. He discusses Alabama, Stanford, and a proposed Beaumont game, detailing travel costs and team tensions during the tour.

Champ Pickens Champ Tuckens Cuscaloosa Eike Yen Cap Gesege Wilson Grange Bes Rei Farange Piciens Yankee Wilson Beaumont

English Protest About Long Bouts For Young Boxers

Protesters in London condemn lengthy bouts for young boxers. The report notes youth overstrain and calls for limits, urging authorities to prohibit contests exceeding four rounds of one and a half minutes. Officials are urged to enforce safer rules for junior competitions.

London Mushrad Anis Tie Jymioy Camnetilion

Fragments Suggest Unclear Favoritism Report

A fragmented OCR passage hints at a favored status but contains garbled language and uncertain specifics. The readable bits point to tension or speculation without clear names, dates, or outcomes.

Helmes Left in El Paso Hospital With Appendicitis

In El Paso a Helmes center forward from Alabama is hospitalized with appendicitis after a rally of attacks. The patient shows severe symptoms but no operation is certain. If not operated on, replacing him against Stanford around New Year is unlikely. Pears, a 205 pounder, is expected to fill his spot.

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Tilden Resists Pro Temptation in New York Bid

In New York on December 24, Dirk TH Bensedin, a former national singles champion, says he turned down an offer to become a tennis instructor at Briarcliff Vode near Tarrytown. The proposal from Tillenway included a three year contract at an annual salary of 2040 dollars.

New York Dirk TH Bensedin Briarcliff Vode Tarrytown Tillenway

Baseball Bosses Out of the City

Baseball executives Tom Conver and Cap Leidy are away over the holidays at their basshall headquarters with ten news prospects. Manager Sorts Mile of the Hex has returned home to visit family. Harry Abbs and family have left for Lerch for Christmas with Terry's parents.

Tom Conver

Vrenemicksburg Triumphs in Indoor Blowout Win

Vrenemicksburg defeated Johnson City 84 to 19 on the indoor court as Fredericksburg teams prepared for upcoming games. The Fredericksburg girls have not lost in four years, underscoring their historic run and the season’s strong expectations.

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Where Hagen Is Still Veiled in Deepest Mystery

A San Antonio golf scene centers on the missing Hagen who failed to appear for an 18 hole exhibition with Walter Megen. Telegrams from Los Angeles sought Hagen, while Las Vegas and San Antonio club members await word. Hagen later surfaced for a planned match, leaving the mystery unresolved and the club curious.

Semmijere Souih Masan- Qizou Fine Iy Walter Megen Lom Tally San Antonio Wailer Ainsich Hee Ineal Galt Hagen Los Angenes Lalty Los Anz Jé Hagen Siner

Waco Basketball Team Faces Financial Setback in Austin Game

The San Ag lexio dors nok track indicates Waco cannot draw crowds for a game with Saint Edward's University in Austin. Coach T. A. Sauve of Sav i A. C. received a wire from RoC about financial constraints and canceled appearances. Details reference players from prior San Antonio ties and meals costs, with 8. B.A. team adjustments noted.

Dupker Waco San Aglexio Dors Warni T. A. Sauve Sav i A. C Lag Roc Niger San Antonio Oliver St Edward's University At Austin Jan. J

Eddie Collins Returns to Philadelphia Athletics

Philadelphia reports Eddie Collins, veteran AL star, will rejoin Connie Mack's Athletics at Shibe Park. The deal reunites Collins with Mack after a Chicago White Sox tenure, with salary and contract terms undisclosed. Collins helped win pennants and World Series titles, forming part of the famed R1000 McInnis Collins Canley Baker lineup.

Philadelphia Kidward Trawbruce Sterent Philadelphia Athletics Dhie Mack Stnisters Colting Collins Chicago Columba University Sulejivan Wenibhly Athtones Brougit Mack Gleasan Arin Philadelphia Elat

Rangers Hit Kenedy In Eleven Man Turk Game

Texas Rangers football eleven met the Osage Savages at League Park on Christmas day. Eleven players faced Kenedy due to a breakdown en route, yet Sealy Allison and ML scored two touchdowns as the Rangers beat the Cardinals. Coach Kendricks plans a Friday workout at League Park as they prep for a tough assignment versus the Redskins. Tickets for the Christmas Day game go on sale at a San Antonio store and Teague Park Josephine Street.

Tim Kendricks Tesas Rangers Osage Savages League Park Kenedy Cardinals Kenedy Rangers Cardinals Sealy Allison Texas A Atl Hobson John Levianki Verrbady Kendricks Leagor Savages Oklahoma Coune New ‘Quays Mernedar Zanis Osaze Savages Packards San Antonio Aed Diag Teague Park Josephine Street

Paulino Willing to Fight But Not Fist Against Gun

Havana sports writer Pepe Conte reports Tiger of the Philippines Paulind Useufua, known as the Tiger, declared he will fight with fists but not bullets. He and Pepe Conte were taken to a police station after an argument during a workout witnessed by a crowd. A police officer intervened as Pauline drew a pistol amid the clash.

Paulino Aavana Paulind Useufua Tiger Pepe Conte Havana Pauline Stretc

National rifle tourney proposal stirs WASITINGTON

A proposed national rifle tournament for armed forces and national guard is outlined in a plan backed by Representative Siwaks Realifieso amid wartime defense efforts. Wrestling grows in Britain with clubs expanding near London as major tournaments draw crowds and interest.

Wasitington Ammarine Corps Natinnal Siwaks, Realifieso, Chinrese

Pairs Announced For Second Round In Cup Golf Meet

Akume Country Club announced Friday the second round pairings for the Banner Cup golf tournament. First round winners include Mbatish against Evans, Shearer versus Le Sage, Dorl versus Boutwall, and Duckworth against an unnamed opponent. Second flight features McDaniel vs Barh, Whrailkill vs Stallings, Turner, Barron, and Chirrl flight lists Timpson vs Owen, Wilson vs Hope, Biebers vs Jarmo, Hopkins.

Akume Keone Koetter Mbatish Evans Shearer le Sage Dorl Boutwall Duckworth Ane McDaniel Barh Whrailkill Ve Barron Ca Hirl Flight Timpson Owen Wilson Hope Biebers Jarmo Hopkins

Prince Sets Aim to Learn This Game in London

The Princes of Wales plan a racquet emire at Marlborow’s jenure to play his favorite game as often as possible. The Duke of York returns from an Anetealian goreze as the brothers aim to spend time on the enurl.

London Princes of Wales Marlborows

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