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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1927

Page

2

Terris Beats McGraw to Clinch Third Fight in Series

Terris defeats McGraw in a rocky Madison Square Garden bout, winning the series rubber match last four months. The victory sets up a light weight title dispute with Sammy Mandell, with a rematch slated as a lead-in to Mandell’s Feb. 8 Garden appearance. Terris showed pace and footwork early, weathered McGraw’s pressure, then anchored the win with disciplined defense in the later rounds.

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Grid Coaches Hearing Seeks Rule on Football Referee Errors

A New York meeting of the Football Coaches Association planned with Fred Ostergren of St. Bonaventure to form a board for appeals over officiating decisions. He cites a St Bonaventure vs Niagara game where a ruling on a play should have been a safety, not a fumble for a touchdown, affecting the final score and tie.

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Loeffler Edges Albaugh In San Antonio Open Debut

Archie Loeffler and Reuben Albaugh led a crowded field in the San Antonio Open. Loeffler powered afternoon rounds with multiple birdies to finish within four strokes of Albaugh, who led morning play but found the chill and greens tough.

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White Sox Arrange 25 Spring Contests

A puzzling newspaper snippet lists the White Sox arranging 25 spring contests with scattered names and phrases. Unclear references to venues or dates appear amid garbled text, but the tone suggests a season plan or schedule context for spring training games.

White Sox

Unscrambled Fragments Point to Missing Names and Phrases

Fragmented text lists scattered words and phrases about missing items and people. The garbled lines reference a Vet, names, and unclear actions, with partial phrases such as “COLLAR ALL THAT'S MISSING” and “The SUP.”

Albaugh Wins Sixth Tournament at Willow Springs

Berber Altaush and the field watched as Albaugh captured his sixth tournament title at Willow Springs in a Friday finish. He added the President's Cup and Alamo County championship to his career achievements, marking his first All-Metal contest victory and extending his legacy in major events.

Unknown Will Lead West Gridders in Coliseum Clash

Los Angeles reports a virtually unknown Western quarterback to face Vanderbilt rival Bill Spears of the South. Oakley Pendleton of Whittier College shoulders the West’s load against a dynamic Southern attack as coaches trust his speed and balance.

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Western Team Prepares for Frisco Contest

Western team drills ahead of Frisco contest as stars Kerr and Yon lead practice days. Coaches emphasize readiness for 21st competition date and strategic plays to boost performance.

One Hockey Star Wears No 13 for Chicago Black Hawks

Dec. 24. A Black Hawks recruit forward on the Chicago circuit is identified as No 437 and declares there is nothing distinct about the numeral, noting it may bring luck. He previously played for Winnipeg in the American Association.

New York Ssnie Cago Black Hawks Harker Teague Winnipeg

Yellow streaks subject to cures in slow Breeakheat study

A Dec 24 report from Ubbana Illinois notes a Breeakheat study finding yellow streaks rarely debited but curable with proper patient treatment. The piece mentions Stanford, Pittsburgh, and several players in a sweeping, period-voice sports update.

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U S Netters Beat French in World Tour Match

Philadelphia reports tennis results with American players like Wilhim F. Tilden Norris Williams and Manuel Aloneg defeating French opponents at a National Tennis Club event during a world tour stop. sparse lines mention scores and matches with unclear phrases and dates.

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Ten Year Veterans Among Major League Free Agents

A humorous and tangled account outlines players with decade long stints in the national league and tries to list those tied to long contracts. It mentions Bertolles, Jake May, Artis Neb, Horace Mord, Beott, Neuritis, Clacesce Mitchell, Grover Alexander, Vie Alelige, and others, noting how years of service shape their futures and team moves.

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Club Champs in Golf Test New York and Florida

In the first national amateur tournament for the championship at St Augustine Florida next month clubs from lozen states have submitted entries. The Walter Vs Cravin trophy worth 1000 dollars awaits the winner. Qualifying on January 4 is eight hole medal play with the final set for January 7. Ta D Orrell has entered from Bordeaux France.

New York Elthehamipilona St Augustine Fla Annamens Walter Vs. Cravin Muscarist Ta D. Orrell Biretat France

Italian pugilists head to America for US campaign

Ambitious bantamweight Tostian's and middleweight Oscar Stendelle, backed by Al Mayer, sail aboard the Degrasse on January 11 with about two dozen handlers. They join a sprawling American boxing scene in New York, St. Louis and Pittsburgh, meeting famed old rivals and potential obstacles along the way.

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Open Letter to Santa from Sport Fans on Umpiring and Bets

A playful open letter from fans venting about umpiring and asking Santa Claus for clarity on player drafts boxing champions and boxing authorities. The missive also touches on tennis, golf, football exchanges, and requests for better facilities and equipment across multiple sports.

Santa Claus

Fight Results From the New Year Boxing Card

A chaotic recap reports multiple bouts with unclear spellings. Wins include Dusty Koludo over Aang ew York and Vigo Donativ stopping a rival in a heavyweight clash. A sharp finish ends a long knockout streak for several contenders amid a busy Glendale arena card.

New York Boxing Board Sets Foul Based Penalties

The New York boxing commission plans a structured penalty system for repeated fouls. Violations trigger escalating suspensions and fines, with a first offense resulting in a warning, second leading to a month ban, and third to a longer suspension with possible revocation, as outlined by officials.

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