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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1926

Page

12

Suzanne Teaglen to resume tennis career in Los Angeles

Stars of film and theater pack the Olympic auditorium as Suzanne Teaglen faces Miss Mary K Browne in a much anticipated match. California native Browne has a strong following, with Mary Marion Varies Mary Pickford Lew Cody and Mabel Normand among the expected spectators. Teaglen spent an hour practicing on the interior court ahead of the bout.

Universal Service LOS Angedins Suzanne Teaglen Olympic Auditorium Sctern Suzanne Miss Mary Browne Santa Monica Mary Marion Mary Pickford Lew Cody Mabel Normand Jack Gilbert Irving Thatberg G. M France Miss Browne United States California Los Angeles

Lenglen to Appear in San Antonio Auditorium

Arrangements were completed Monday morning for Suzanne Lenglen of France the world's woman champion and pro tennis pioneer to appear in San Antonio's auditorium next Sunday night.

Suzanne Lenglen France San Antonio

Weather Delays High Goal Polo Tournament Play

Disagreeable weather postpones Sunday polo matches and delays the high goal tournament until conditions improve. If Wednesday games cannot be played, they will be rescheduled for Sunday, featuring stars including Suzanne, Vincent Richards, and Mary K Browne.

Suzanne Vincent Richards Mary K. Browne

Cooper Wins by Lands in 32-Hole Match

Harry Cooper of Dallas defeats George Duncan in a 32-hole special match for a $10 000 side bet at Los Angeles. Cooper led early and held the advantage despite pleurisy, with over 1 000 spectators watching as Duncan, twice Cooper’s age, failed to close the gap.

Los Angeles Oper Harry Cooper Dallas Texas George Duncan Duncan Cooper Harry Liaksman Conor England Hiarry Cooper-Duncan Marty

Rosenberg Seeks Time to Make Bantam Limit for Graham Fight

New York December 27 Charley Phil Rosenberg asks the state athletic commission to postpone his bantamweight title bout with Bushey Graham of Utica New York to make the 118 pound limit. The Madison Square Garden match on January 7 was scrapped in favor of Ted Morgan vs Phil McGraw. Rosenberg has been repeatedly barred from the ring and faces a suspension by other commissions as he fights to reclaim his title.

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Sul Ross Cage Squad Begins San Antonio Drill

For the second straight year the Sul Ross Lobos basketball squad is in San Antonio for a week of intensive practice before the opening of its collegiate cage schedule. Coach In, Shotwell and ten men depart by motor bus Sunday afternoon.

Leachers College Alpine Lexas Lobo Royal Cage Crack Brack Onridge Tasies Che Lobos Dee Stewart Texas Longhorn Lobe Coachwell Sul Ross Nowy Ford Smith Lease Trozarth Mford Dowler Cowart Aud McNeill Uoard Shotwell Simmons University Main Avenue Grackenridge St. Mark's Tions Catholic Community Center Lobos Texas Aggies College Station Sul Ross Lobos San Antonio Shotwell

Soccer Clubs to Play Houston's New-formed Team

German and Mexican players met in Houston on December 27 as Sport Club Houston, newly organized, defeated a Mexican squad in a crowd attended match. The German side has scheduled games with teams from Galveston and San Antonio and with visiting German and English boats calling at Port Houston.

Houston Tiferman Sport Club Galveston San Antonio Germany Port Houston

Baylor Bears Plan Spring Football Practice Schedule

Waco announces Baylor University Bears will hold spring football drills in January and February under Coach Morley Jennings. The plan outlines winter training ahead of the next season.

Waco Baylor University Bears Morley Jennings

Sherman High to Meet Bellefont Academy in New Year Clash

Sherman High School faces Bellefont Academy of Bellefont Pa in a post Christmas game here Tuesday afternoon. Bellefont, national academic champions, beat Randolph College 53 to 6 on Christmas day and are billed to play Julius High School on New Year’s day.

Sherman Sherman High School Bellefont Academy Bellefont Randolph College of Cisco Julsa High School

Rickard to Sign Delaney Tuesday

New York December 27 Tex Rickard and Pete Reilly manager of Jack Delaney will meet Tuesday for a conference likely to secure Reilly signing Delaney to give Rickard first call on his services next year. Delaney joining Rickard strengthens his heavyweight prospects with most top contenders already under contract.

Univerent Service New York Tex Rickard Pete Reilly Jack Delaney Tesday Reilly Rickard Delaney

Kelly's Toe Wins For South Dakota

HONOLULU December 27. South Dakota halfback Kelis starred as the University of Hawaii was defeated 2 to 0. Hawaii scored early but South Dakota answered with three place kicks by Illy Kelly and strong running in the open field.

Kelly South Dakota Kelis University of Hawaii Hawaii Illy

Gene Tunney Regains Calm After Moose Head Lake Plunge

In Rockwood Maine Gene Tunney escaped a near drowning when he slipped into Moose Head lake on the way to church. He spent Sunday recovering with no ill effects and enjoyed a long snowshoe bike trip through the north woods.

Rockwood Dee Moose Head Lake Gene Tunney North Woods

Third Major Promoters Eye Pittsburgh Stadium Use

New York promoters propose using the University of Pittsburgh stadium for a third major baseball league entry in Pittsburgh. Trustees debate funding value and potential conflicts with college use, with one club president saying he has no knowledge of the project.

Pittsburgh New York Pittsburgh Stadium Barney Upeviggs Ittsbrgk Tex? Iekard

Stanford Cardinals Set for New Year’s Day Clash with Alabama

Stanford, 1 1 favorite, arrives in Los Angeles to begin final prep for the Rose Bowl game with Alabama. Odds in local betting favor Stanford, though coaches warn against holiday letdown. Alabama to hold secret practices at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena preparing for the match.

BH International News Service Los Angeles Yec Ue Cardinals Stanford Alabama Vasadona Bailiwick Cardinals Crimson Tide Wade University of Washington Pay Warner Ner Prac Pasadena

Steers Set To Tangle With Baylor In Conference Tilt

Oklahoma A and M coaches announce back to back games against Baylor and Oklahoma Teachers. Steers show promise after a close loss to St. Josephs Hillyards. Team lineup includes captain Rosy Stalker and Johnny Pistes with Ed Tolle and Joe King among starters.

Oma Baylor Bears Doc” Stewart Hillyards St. Joseph Tonghérn Rosy Stalker Eastland Joe King Dalki Holly Brock Beaumont Torwards Carrie Teaymeant Johny Pstes Dallas Ed ‘Tolle Salonin

Bowling Tonight at Grawl Alleys Features Turner League Matchups

Bowling fans look to a trio of Turner Ten Pin League clashes at the Grawl Alleys with Cloonan and Osborn facing Lesaya Coffee Shoppe and other teams in a tight standings race. Lesaya leads by three games over Cloonan and Osborn as finals loom.

Turner Besche Vlaus G& Ninépin Wornetleye Vollmer Guy Handican Croom and Osborn Tosera Coffee Shopne C. Ten League Webner Feces Saimes Mantas Klaus Tuesvy Keeufer Yemple Cloonan

Ankenman Checks Austin Ball Club Future in Texas League

Fred Ankenman president of the Houston baseball club, which controls the Senators, said Austin will have a team if a league exists for it. He noted the Texas association’s possible disbanding and rumored club struggles to support teams this year. If the Texas association ends, action remains unclear.

Ankenman Austin Ball Club Austin Fred Ankenman Houston Baseball Texas League Senators San Texas Association

The Apostle Islands Football Letter From Bayfield

A quirky November missive from Bayfield Wisconsin blends sports talk with whimsical satire about football heat light and cultural mishaps. The writer jokes about Eskimo rivals a piano opera fantasy and misreadings of the season while mischief and wordplay abound in the quirky note.

Glass B Schools to Play For Title

ABILENE Lex Lee reports the state football championship will be decided in a game between Martin high and Anson high school to determine the West crown. The decisive clash is set for this date at the Anson home field. Fort Worth hosts the update on the Frogs as TCU resumes workouts after rest.

Abilene Lex, Lee Cla Martin High Anson High School S. A Anson West Crawl

O'Farrell Likely to Lead Cardinals Again

Lou O Farrell, star NL value last season, is rumored to accept manager role for the St. Louis Cardinals. Reports say he may replace Rogers Hornsby. Breaden, Cardinals president, may have extended the offer. A St. Louis dispatch cites sources awaiting official announcement.

Ty Universal Service Sr. Louis Tio O'Kaerell Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals O'Farrell Waudegast Line Breaden Cardinals St. Louis Fast-Dispatch Breaden St. Louis

Rangers Meet Army Stars Saturday at Teague Park

Rangers face Army stars in a Saturday exhibition at Teague Park. Sax Bowergork, Fort Sam Houston First Infantry quarterback, heads Army selection with TC Afamikuche guiding plans. Kendricks and Levi squads may clash again as post regiments assemble for the game.

Tim Kendri Exas Rangers John Ley Osage Savages Cengue Lark Agninet A Army Mecor x TC. Afamikuche Towerback Teague Park Kendricks Levi Waro

Easterners Take Up Shift Play in Confabs This Week

Eastern grid coaches and officials meet this week to discuss the shift and other rules. Sessions include the Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials today and the NCAA gathering on Thursday.

New York Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials National Collegial Athletic Association

Boxing card in San Antonio promises tough welterweight action

Promoter Al Edwards stages a Tuesday fight night at Resthaven Hall featuring Tex Gonzales defending the lightweight crown against Kid Gilbert of San Antonio in the main event. A ten round semi windup pairs Wildest Pampas versus Kid Josenis, with Toe Lynch and Tavedo in the six round preliminary. Opening bout matches Pepe Canta against Jimmy Cruze as fans get a full program.

al Edwards Hall Davidy Dot Gilbert Tex Gonz Mexico City Gonzales Mexico Textret Vampar Pampas Kid Josenis Toe Lynch Fibher T Bobby Jackson Kid Williams Jackson Wiliams Pepe Canta Jimmy Cruze

Mandell Goings Plans Eastward Conference Tour

Sammy Mandell of Chicago lightweight champion heads east after the year to hold series of conferences on his future and the throne’s stability. The talks come after the Gans incident and aim to clarify boxing’s future.

New York Sammy Mandell Chicago Edupion Joe Gans

Ruth Homer Total Difficult to Pass in Home-Run Race

New York reports Babe Ruth may bow to Rogers Hornsby in next year’s home run chase in the metropolitan scene. Ruth, since 1915, has 356 round-trippers versus Hornsby’s 319, keeping the all-time fence busts record safe for now.

New York Babe Ruth Rogers Hornby Metropolit Babe Hornsby

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