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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1927

Page

5

Plans for A J Castanola Memorial Gym at St Marys College

Plans drawn for a $2 million campus expansion at St Marys College led by the A J Castanola Memorial Gymnasium. The project includes a 180 by 120 foot brick and stucco gym with three basketball courts, a large main court, dressing rooms, lounges, a pool hall, bowling and indoor sports facilities, and a fireproof design in a Southern mission style. Construction to start soon with the gym named in honor of long-time alumni leader Tons Castanola.

St. Mary's College Woodlawn Hillis Toadex Brothers of Mary A. J St Mars's College San Antonio Texas Rooin Upiwdaty Muse Indour Bs Tmhet Indour Sports Eacian

Archery and Golf Match Arranged At Willow Springs

Dark Carothers returns Thursday to plan with Archia Loeffler for a Sunday possible match at Willow Springs golf course. Carothers, a bow and arrow expert, will use archery while Loeffier plays standard golf. Carothers recently killed a 400 pound black bear in the Big Thicket near Houston with bow and arrows.

Dark Carothers Willow Springs Golf Course Archia Loeffler Loeffier Carothers Big Thicket Houston

Rattlers Practice For Pirates clash Saturday Night

Southwestern University Pirates loom as strong foes for St. Marys College Raiders in a Saturday game at the Loro FL W. G. A. court. O'Donnell coaches the Raiders while Cauley tops the Rattlers with twelve points in a recent win.

Southwestern University Pirates Loro FL O'Donnell St. Mary's College Raiders Southwestern Rattler Cagers Coe Army XII Ratters Brooksield Flyers St. Mary’s Ragers Cauley Rattlers

St Marys College to Build New Hall in Southern Region

Alumni association announces a new 100000 dollar construction project at St Marys College to strengthen facilities. Buster Carver and Dick Brotze are highlighted as featured basketball players in the report.

St. ‘Mary's ‘College Yey Buster - Carver Dick Brotze Teff Archi

Defeats Norr Vollege in low scoring prep game

A rough prep contest ends 26 to 20 as Tevas hunter Callister leads the attack for the winner. The Janier College squad secures its eighth win behind Schram Hassell and Arneld among others in a hard fought clash.

Norr Vollege A. Asker S.pringing Ihe Tevas Hunter Callister Stewart Sud Besselieu Angrd Swenson, Gerke Leto i

Lions Open Season by Hosting Saints in New Gym Dedication

St Mark's Lions, leaders of the City Basket Ball League, dedicate their new gym on Pe can street Thursday night in a game against St Mark's Academy Saints. Tipoff time to be announced. Saints, coached by Baldesacelli, boast one of the fastest local teams and recently routed the Trenfeth infantry 72 to 1. Dietzel stars for the Saints as they prepare to face New Braunfels High School next.

St. Mark's Lions Pecan Street St. Mark's Academy Saints Lions St. Mark's St Mary's Academy Baldesacelli Saints Trenfeth Infantry Dietzel New Braunfels High Ademy Cotter

Rickard Sells Interest in Tex Rickard

Universal Bergice reports in Los Angeles that King Tut local junior lightweight is to sell the interest of Tex Rickard. The development was learned today.

Rickard Universal Bergice Los Angles Lucal Haz Tex Rickard Todat

Flyers Defeat St. Mary's as James Scores Eleven

Scoring details show James with eleven points for the Flyers. Lineups list Will abd Daehné as forwards, Crowler at center, Surtees at guard, with Daehne English Carter Brotze among substitutes. Seventh Squadron includes Gare James Carlos center Meard Smith and a substitute Dlacx.

Will Abd -Daehné James Flyers St. Mary's Abd -Canes Tsta Crowler Fraud Surtees Daehne Carter Brotze Gare Carlos Ceoter Meard Smith Swards Dlacx

Supply Quint Defeats St Joe In Cage Game

An uneven prep basketball recap notes Supply Quint defeating St Joe in a midweek interschool game. Rosters include forwards and guards with players such as Suitenfuss and Pegamuees. The writeup mentions postponed events and rearranged schedules affecting the main High School lineup.

Record Crowd At Track Meet Draws Massive Attendance

Universal Service reports a record crowd at a track meet with top athletes from Americar and other teams. The event featured standout performances, with Paul Harring and Tedteirn among the noted winners as fans cheered from start to finish.

Squadron 68 Takes Undisputed Lead in Army Y League

Sixty-eighth Squadron at Kelly Field seized the top spot in the Army Y basketball circuit by defeating the Fortieth Squadron 34 to 21. In another game Headquarters Battery of the Fifteenth Artillery beat Battery 14 to 43. Key players included Pearson, Bugher, Wyde, and Coombs for the Sixty-eighth, while Williams, Hollowell, Bernnpul, West, Hartle, and Cox were noted for the Fortieth and Headquarters teams.

Kellyfield Fifteenth Artillery Pearson Pearson Coombs Wyde Cosner Williams Hollowell Bernnmpul West Hartle Freev Eams Choquette Dan Studbaker Oasis Hlorn Conter Tus McDosald Sy Tite Cox

Giants Win Size Edge With Fifteen Taller Players

New York Giants show depth this season with fifteen players listed at six feet or taller. Howard Fis notes the team’s tallest member reaches six feet six inches, underscoring a height advantage across the roster.

New York New York Giants Howard Fisstat

Girls League Game at Turner's Seer Wert Ja

A girls league match took place at Turner's arena with referee Lieut. Barney Mockey. Players include Helen Kaladaie and Capt. Mary McMuryouzhy. injuries reported to McMuryouzhy during the recent games.

Turner's Seer Doom Maite Avedoak Uraughon Hospital Niwses Barney Mockey Tacarnate Helen Kaladaie Reser Vhurstigy Mary McMuryouzhy

Manager Dan Pursuing Cobb Into Wilderness

Augusta report states Don Howies of the St Louis Amecony League seeks Ty Cobb to join Detroit in uniform for a meeting. Cobb, a 20 year major league veteran, has no home this season and is reportedly sought for a path to Ridgeland.

Augusta Don Howies St. Louis Amecony League Wiese Ty-Cobb Detroit Cobb Howl Ridgeland Howler

Buttons Take Fifth In Row Defeat High School Boys

The Trartons of Sir Mares College coached by Brother don Lanier won their fifth straight game, beating the Heights High School boys 22 to 45 at Turns Hall. Delaga was top scorer with twelve points for Buttons. Carl Menger assisted.

Trartons Seliteel Sir Mares College Don Lanier Theights High Ehool Turns Hall Sind Hall Delaga Carl Menger Treigits Marys

6000 Fans Seek Rule Forbidding Intentional Pass

SEWARE not Feb see a gilt seal added to the yvonne oop Baseball as the rile cihed permits a pitcher delivers ticle to hes on Nearby tier were dons away with. president of al maior ed tity to nall a meeting of the cites committee for revising teas. HT. Bostock president of Lie association said Commissioner Landis promised the subject would be considered at the next meeting of the biasing rules committee.

Seware Say Lriudential Insurance Company Athletic Association Daday Pedironedd Olan al Maior Cites Committee Pale Bostock Lie “Association Landis

College basketball scores tease from Texas Rice and others

Fragmentary college basketball notes show Texas and Rice scoring attempts, Northern Teachers and Stephen Austin Teachers listed with partial points, plus McMurcj and Texas Tech figures and Baker and Butter references.

Texas Rice Northern Stephen Austin McMurcj Texas Tech Floustop Danie Baker

Tigers Buy Shea Coast Backstop for 40000 in U S Coast League

Report states the Sacramento Coast Leagun baseball club purchased Shea as a catcher with a 40000 price tag and two rehabilitation spots. The deal, said today in Detrosa Am cans for Falfil players, places Shea with the Tigers and aims to bolster their roster.

Shital Far Sacramento Uagifie Coast Leagun Baseball Club Detrosa Am Sacramento

Champion Over Weight Limit in New York Bout

New York boxers Charley Phil Rosenberg and Bushy Graham prepare for a Madison Square Garden weigh in after Rosenberg fails the class limit test. The overweight champion has to shed about 32 pounds to meet the title requirements for Friday night bout training.

New York Charley Phil- Rosenberg Bushy Graham Uties N.Y Madison ‘Square Garden Kitnit

Arkansas Guard Star Lambert Ruled Ineligible

Fayetteville broadcast reports top sophomore guard Lambert is ruled ineligible for upcoming Razorbacks games against Texas University and Southern Methodist University after a semester adjustment. The miss comes as Arkansas prepares for Friday, Saturday, and Monday matchups.

Fayewpevile Atk Lambert Arkansas Universit’y Razorbacks Texas University Priday Razurday Southern Methi Vues- Tin Amatinus Fruit

Three Share Lead in National Billiard Meet

Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia Ajigic Kieckhofer and Art Thornblad of Chicago tied for the lead in the CNCAGY billiard tournament for the national title. Bach won two matches without a defeat in today’s round.

Cncagy Otto Reiselt Philadelphia Cugh Ion Billiard Rhampion Ajigic Kieckhofer Art Thornblad Cuicngo Bach

Polo Tournaments Draw Mixed Interest Across Community

The article notes growing interest in polo events with chatter on street life and entertainment around game time. It mentions San Antonio crowds, cost of polo, and the enduring appeal of close matches featuring skilled riders and ponies.

San Antonio

Division's Soccer Team Seeks Fair Chance Amid Ineligible Player Issue

The Division's soccer squad plans a 2 o clock Sunday match at San Petro Park against Germania to defend their title after an ineligible-player controversy. Captain Charley Muller, recently named athletic officer, prepares the team for a potential Galveston series versus the Hurricanes while stressing equal opportunity for all players.

el Bata Ion Association Germania San Petro Park Thy Winener Tivision Galveston Hurricanes Charley “Muller Sweete Fupis Captaiiy Muller

Palace Division Skaters Clash at Crystal Palace Rink

The City Jee Mockes League second-place teams Palace and the Erratal Palané division will meet at 8 o clock Thursday night at Crystal Palace rink. Brooksfield leads the race with three victories after a Wednesday night contest where the Elks and the ryatal Palace faced off, with the Palace combination prevailing in a lively display of ice hockey watched by about 50 spectators.

se_re ‘ Palace Erratal Palané Crystal Palace Brooksfield Tra Negro Elks Ryatal Palace Silom Djayit Sucha

Browns 8E1 All New Boggles Prospect Lineup

A fragmented 1937 major league note discusses St Louis and the Browns signing players including Dag Sisler Otis Miller and Bat Muller. It mentions infielder transfers and salaries while speculating on Roy Cobh and coaching changes.

Sacred Heart Crusaders Rout Gulz Oil In City League Showdown

Sacred Heart defeated Gulz Oil 88 to 43 as Risinker led the Hearts with 15 points off the bench. Sacred Heart moved within one game of the league lead, while Gulz Oil dropped to nine wins against one defeat.

Sacred Gulz Oil Oilers Stelia Hearts St. Ma Ions Tiong Z Sacred Heart Risinker Jes Tighilers Burkhardt Hara Veltipan Cegiors Putler Steve Butler Marae

Hair Groom Keeps Hair Glossy All Day

An OCR fragment touts "Hair Groom" as a cheap, effective product that keeps hair glossy and well groomed throughout the day. It claims to offer a final touch after washing and contrasts with common greaseless shampoos, noting widespread use and a claim of being a smart purchase.

Canny Deus Soias Ace Didixatas Astros

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