Gilbert Gonzales bout set for Tuesday night title try
Promoter reports Gilbert a left handed challenger facing Gonzales for the Mexico lightweight title. Davis says Gilbert can become next lightweight champion if he defeats Gonzales, who trains in San Antonio and Mexico City. The undercard includes Josenio versus Pampas and a six round bout with Jackson and Williams, plus Cantu versus Cruze in a four round prelim.
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Rosenberg's Case Before Commission
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Babe Ruth to train with football stars at Ewing Field
Babe Ruth prepares for a football kickoff by training with eastern college stars at Ewing Field. He will wear football gear and attempt to show he can run the line as well as he hits a baseball, then move to Kezar Stadium for further workouts with the West team under Islam Temple for a hospital benefit.
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Suarez and Pancho Bout Promoter Sets Card
Promoter Al Edwards matched Kid Pancho against Kid Suarez for a forthcoming bout on his card. The merger comes after papers were signed quickly and Suarez is rising as a top bantamweight in the Southwest. Suarez boasts past wins over The Thabe, Young Battling Nelson, and Rocky Kapaa with quick early-round finishes.
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Texas association to decide league plan for next season
President Mark Th. DeWitt of the Texas association says a circuit meeting will be held early in January to definitively decide whether the league will operate in the coming season. Dee, 8s.
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Fight Results with Mixed Locations and Names
Miscellaneous boxing results reported from New York Atlantic City Trenton Milwaukee and Chicago with several unclear fighter names and outcomes. Highlights include Teutis over Anderson by 10 rounds in New York and Karp over Smith in Atlantic City.
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Fans will flock if Cards win says St Louis correspondent
The writer argues Cardinal fans will return to Sportsman's Park if the 1927 team can win consistently, despite Hornsby trade. Past trades show fans stay when teams remain competitive, as with Speaker, Ruth, and other stars, but only winning teams draw crowds.
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Bankers Win 13th Straight In Fort Sam Clash
Sam Houston State bank basketball team rallied in the second half to topple Special Troops 24 to 17 at Fort Sam Houston. The win marked the bankers thirteenth consecutive victory as they prepare to face Fifteenth Artillery and Strunk's Cafe Eagles in upcoming games.
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Fort Worth Cats Target Glasser In Bid To Fold Burgee Glasser
Fort Worth Cats seek to sign Burke Glasser a former Texas and Western League pitcher who has worked in San Antonio with growing success. Both sides consider him a strong addition though his decision remains undecided amid baseball fever and uncertain offers.
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Wrestling Pays at San Angelo
In San Angelo on December 28 the wrestling scene under the American Legion post auspices profits for the club. Hy Reynolds of Plainview and Matty Matsuda, former Kl mean, run the operation with matsuda aiming toward the world's welterweight crown. Receipts rose from 5 to 10 percent, largely spent on playground equipment for Santa Fe park.
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The Grouch Bag by Bugs Baer
A mosaic of sports quips and snippets from 1928 with names and places such as Rupert Hughes George Washington Edward Shay and Portland Oregon. It jokes about fines jokes about rowing and walking races and notes on yacht races and Kentucky Derby booking.
Mary Browne Seeks Triumph Over Lenglen in Key Match
Los Angeles report notes Mary Browne known as Magnificent Mary faces Suzanne Lenglen in a tennis showdown at the Olympic auditorium. Browne, a Santa Monica native who rose from local tennis roots to win the women's national singles title, draws support from friends and film celebrities.
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Midget Mike Defeats Pal Moore in Louisville Bout
In Louisville, Midget Mike O Bond defeated Pal Moore in a bantamweight clash. The result strengthens O Bond's claim to a regional super bantam title as he overcome Lenche in San Antonio and Tal Moore faces a possible rematch, with O Dowd fighters poised for a southern championship run.
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McAllister Aims For Sprint Comeback In New York
Former national dash champion McAllister known as the flying cop will attempt a winter return. He plans to compete in the January 8 King of Colmbus games in New York after three years out with a strained tendon.
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O Farrell Named Cardinals Manager for 1927 Season
St Louis announces the hiring of former manager Bob O Farrell as manager with Bill McKechnie as coach. Sam Breadon says O Farrell's leadership and the pitching staff give the Cardinals a strong chance to defend 1926 honors. Hornsby traded to New York, O Farrell played in 148 games last season and batted .252.
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Baseball's 100-Game Benchmark Highlighted by NL Averages
New York December 26 Official National League batting averages show many players over 100 games, led by Reds catcher Rubles Hargrave with .257 in 105 appearances. John Herraller proposes 100 game minimum for champion status while Cubs Hazen Susler posts notable totals and Paul Waner mashes 22 doubles.
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Fournier Signed by Boston Braves From Robins
Boston reports veteran first baseman Tacques Tour nier, released by Brooklyn, will join the Boston Braves next season. Fudge Vamil Fuchs, president of the local National League club, announced a contract agreement with the Frenchman after protracted negotiations.
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Tide in Brief Drill Cards Labor Long
Pasadena Cal December 28 Football fans turn to the camps of Stanford and Alabama preparing for the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Alabama practiced a sustained signal drill with punting and special formations while Stanford’s session was long and strenuous. Alabama holds a six pound weight edge and is quicker, Hoffmans foot shows little trouble, and Holmes expected to join soon after appendicitis en route.
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Golf Revenue Boom Sparks San Antonio Debate
Park Commissioner Ray Lambert reports municipal golf in Brackenridge Park spent 1926 total $19,561.20, up $5,380.50 from 1925. About 84,014 people used the greens in 305 days, with daily permits at 35 cents and annual passes, totaling 64,014 players and 15,704 scores among San Antonio’s roughly 200,000 residents.
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