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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1927

Page

2

Night's Card Among Best Ofseagon Action In City

Gayle Talbot Jr notes a trio of Saturday basketball games at Camp Normoyle Fort Sam Houston and YWCA boards headlining Brackenridge Eagles vs San Marcos Dobos Southwestern Pirates vs St Marys Rattlers and two City League matchups St Marks Lions vs Roemer and Strias Frank vs Catholic Community Center with district and state implications for Brackenridge St Marys and Southwestern teams standings and key players listed.

Gayle Talbot JR Veteres Camp Normoyle Fort. Sam Houston Fort Sam Houston Rettlera St. Mary's College Southwestern University Pirates Georgetown Pirates Battlers City Loop St. Mark's Lions Roemer Trey Loshos Southwest Texas Tagchere “College Brackenrifze Eagles San Mateos Lobos Eagles San Matcos Main Avenue Brackenridge Courtsters

Hornsby stock to find buyer before season opens

New York, Feb 5. Rogers Hornsby may easily sell his stock in the St. Louis Cardinals, says club president Sam Breadon. Breadon, in New York for the writers dinner, declined to reveal Hornsby’s salary and said he would likely find a buyer before the season starts.

New York Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals Sam Brendon Brendon Baseball Writers Hornsby Cardinals St. Louis Breadon

upheaval hits American league in major managerial reshuffle

The 1927 American league undergoes sweeping changes led by Ban Johnson on leave as Frank Navin takes executive power. New managers are named for Detroit Cleveland St Louis and Boston, with Speaker choosing Washington, Colt negotiating for St Louis, and trades including Aaron Ward to Chicago and Many McManus to Detroit. The season opens April 12 amid tumult and churn.

Chicago Ban Johnses Frank Navin Dent Détroit Johnson Pilots Gehelms Connie Stack Athletics Bucky Hertis Washington Miller Bagettis Yankees Fy Cobb Tris Speaker Storm Speaker New York Philadelphia Colt St. Louis Browns Detroit Cleveland George Moriarty Jack MacCallister Dan Howley Gergs Lister Bill Carrigan Boston Red Sox Wor Endie Colling White Sox Connie Mack Ray Schalk Minanéeger St. Louis Aaron Ward McManus Shoetstop

College basketball scores pull from scattered notes

A jumble of player names and scores from various colleges appears, listing teams such as Notre Dame Marquette Texas Ottawa and others with point totals including 27 46 and 50. The fragmentary text mentions entities like Oklahoma Mississippi Tulane and Middle Tennessee State with unclear context or dates.

Papas Middle Tennessee State Centre Lincoin Memorial U

Red Grange Plans Final Pro Season In San Francisco

Red Grange arrived in San Francisco on February 3 for what he called the last professional football season. He will vacation at Ira B. Pyle’s ranch with several teammates after Sunday’s game, then begins work on March 6 at Hollywood. Grange’s new film centers on auto racing, not a sequel to One Minute to Play.

San Francisco Red Grange San Franciseo Ira B. Pyle Cash and Carry Hallywwood

Bantamweight title fiasco via boxing weight rules

In a Texas boxing bout shadowed by commission rules, Charley Rosenberg fails to make bantamweight and loses his crown as Bushey Graham claims the win. The piece warns that weight limits and rigid regulations may birth synthetic champions and mock the sport's integrity.

Commission Charles Phil} Rosenberg Boxing Commission

Saints Defeat New Braunfels 55 to 13 on Friday

Saint Marys Academy led by Baldevarelli routed New Braunfels High 55 to 13 at Coury Field. Key players Linn Risinger Doyle and Dierael contributed as St Marys achieved a swift second win this week while New Braunfels battled with Nowotny Abbott and Orrehek scoring in a lopsided contest.

Lawrence Baldevarelli St. Mary's c Ity Jong New Braunfels High School Academy Intel St. Maeutelessea Wadnes Thorfay St. Merk Isrelin St. Mare's Acatem Linn Risinger Dierael Meyer Reynolds Giardy Subi Olds Tirward Doyle Statutes

High Fliers Win Kelly Field League Basketball Title

Sixty-eighth Squadron basketball champions of the Kelly Field League ride high in the Army Y loop. The Fliers are listed with Hughes Hyde Pearson Collins Brown Cosner Curtis Kubitz Coombs Causbie Stewart and others in a photographed lineup.

Basketeers Hughes Hyde Pearson Collins Brown Cosner Curtis Kubitz Coombs Causbie Stewart

Trade Sends Frisch to Cardinals in Complex Deal

The text outlines a baseball trade involving Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Ring moving to the Cardinals in exchange for Bornshy. Frisch has signed, with notes about letters received after the Bornshy deal and ongoing holdouts. The manager mentions contract activity and signings ahead of the new year, with confidence about player availability and future rosters.

Frankie Frisch Cardinals Jimmy Ring Bornshy Frisch Bizaid Sky

Young's Horse Yields First At Los Angeles Meet

In Los Angeles on Friday night the event featured a first for Youns Horse at the track meet. Tane Yunus, mother of Gunes Yeene, was present as the effort aimed to reach the men involved.

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Commercial Tennis League Meets Next Friday Night

The Commercial Tennis League will convene Friday night with a committee including Tennie Dene and Frank A. Massy. Officials state the event is amateur in nature and benefits members. a donation from the Merb group is noted.

Commercial Tennis League San

Killpack Eyes Promising Post Fight Card in San Antonio

Promoter Killpack touts a San Antonio card featuring Sam Ritner and Snawie McPermott in a 10 round main event at Past suiterina. He predicts the show will be the best here since the McArthur Vasquez bout, with KO Brown vs Stodds Fox as a likely strong undercard highlight.

Fistie Harry W. Bilpark Fort Sam Mouston Sam Ritner Snawie McPermott Suiterina Fistiann Giviranter Cerap San Antonio Karl McArthur Miky Vasiuez Megeyey McArthur KO. Brown Stodds Fox

James A Star Leads St Eds in Win Over Simmons

James A Star, forward for St Edward's, played a key role in a 26 to 25 victory over Simmons College in Abilene last night. Neither team led by more than a point at any time, and George Sirtanene tallied ten points for the visitors.

James A. Star St. Ed’s Simmons Abilene S— James St. Edward's Lautta Simmoons College

Sedatia Obituary: Local Man Dies After Fall at Gym

Sedatia Massachusetts February 4 1 115 died late today after a fall at the XY gymnasium where Waxing basketball game was played last night. Co A details unclear. Funeral plans to be announced by local authorities.

Sedatia Co A

Boxing Roundup of Fights Across Cities and Results

The Associated Press reports boxing results from New York to Sacramento with multiple bouts. Charley Bos taberg failed weight, defeated Bushy Graham in Utica. Doni Canzaneri beat Johnny Green in New York. Maxie Holub edged Eddie Ansargon in a points draw. Walcott Langford stopped Booby Barrett in Philadelphia. Johnny Murphy and Billy Showers drew in Chicago. Syton Baltimore defeated Gloves in Hagerstown. Tahany Datty toppled daskie Nichols in Detroit. Midget Mike Moran shaded Clarence Josen in Detroit. Tommy Fresnan knocked out Shekels Helvium in Tampa. Sailor McCollars won by knockout in Lakewood. Ray Veria and Jackie Donahue drew in Schenectady. Tay Mitchell defeated Hick Miller in Lake Worth. Oilie Tad Jett beat Mickey Cony in Sacramento.

Associated Press New York Charley Dil Bostaberg Bushy Graham Uticn Doni Canzaneri Johnny Green Johnny Filucci Carl Duane Maxie Holub Akron Opia Eddie Ansargon Wyoming Drew Chicago Walcott Langford Ci Case Booby Barrett Philadelphia Gea Court Jimmy Mahoney Johnny Murphy Billy, Showers St. Dank Morrie Gransberg Johnnie

Shreveport Golf Draws 75 Stars

Shreveport hosts an open half fancy with a $4000 prize money at the Treadimnor Golf Club. Entry includes Bobby Cruickeyhank Till Meht Norn and Jommy Armone among entrants. seventy-two flights planned with thirty six today and thirty six tomorrow.

Shreveport Treadimnor Galf Club Bobby Cruickeyhank Till Meht Norn Jommy Armone

Holly Brock Stars as Steers Wallop Arkansas Leaders

In Austin on February 5, Holly Brock scored two long baskets late in the game as Texas Longhorns upset Arkansas, 32 to 29, denying the Razorbacks their first loss of the season. Brock tallied 11 points to share scoring honors with Pickell. Estes and Ole guarded well for Texas in a Southwestern Conference clash.

Holly Brock Steers Wallop Arkansas Austin Ifolly Brock Beau Oiont High Gekeel Fash Elsin Minues Fravers Stock Ih Pickell Rezerhback Estes Amt Ole Sarong

Rosenberg Defeats Graham For Bantam Title Contention

Charley Rosenberg weighed 1221 2 pounds to Graham’s 1171 2 as they fought fifteen rounds at Madison Square Garden. Rosenberg’s size advantage and body work carried the bout, but the New York boxing commission had already vacated the bantamweight throne due to Rosenberg failing to make weight. The commission delayed Rosenberg’s purse and indicated Rosenberg may face questions at the upcoming meeting.

Universal Service New York Charley Phi) Rosenberg Bushy ‘Graham Gtica Madison Square Garden Rosenberg New York Boxing Commission Charles Graham Itosenberg

Second Title to Be Forfeited in Year

New York reports the bantamweight world title is vacant as Charley Rosenberg forfeited after weighing 122 pounds 4.5 over limit. Bushy Graham, at 117.5, failed to claim the crown in the scheduled defense as Rosenberg dominated with heavy punches in the later rounds. Graham’s earlier fast start faded as Rosenberg found range and delivered decisive punishment.

New York Charley Phil) Rosenberg Bushy Graham Louis Kid) Kaplan Graham Utica Rosenberg Firalom Andy

St Edward's beats TM Institute in Fort San Houston clash

St Edward's academy of Austin defeated Texas Military Institute in a hard fought Friday night game at Fort San Houston auditorium. TM Institute led by Captain Belman and Snow scored but could not overcome St Edward's. Next Saturday TM plans a return game in Austin.

St. Edward's Academy of Austin Breamer Yds Cogeh Graham Texas Military Institute Basketeers Fort San Houston Hoe & Hanes Morttere Austin Belman Hghts Dee Dent Snow Insers T. M Ed's Redman Cceeyeee Butler Wortham Remmér Forwar Snow CY Bratt Center Mrawn Voaeyee Abel Sre Bleakie Dieterman Ward Bt Rongoruz McDowell Westergartener St. Fil's Otto Guerra Harn

Hoff Seeks AAU Sanction For Norway vaulter Hoff|Needing AAU approval to compete and clear doubts of professionalism

Universal Service reports Chapley Hoff the Norway vaulter plans a bid for AAU sanction next week to silence critics who accuse him of professionalism. Hoff, backed by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, will appeal to AAU Geinde for permission and outlines his demand for a clear rationale if refused.

Universal Service New York Chapley Hoff Norway Amateur Athletic Union Hoff Lia Angeles Athletic Club Annione Athletic America A. A. U. of Geinde Meyer

Delaney to Box Max Rosenbloom in Cincinnati

Delaney from St Paul will meet Max Rosenbloom in a ten round boxing match in Cincinnati on Friday the 24th. The event was postponed from New Year’s Day when Tiiney fell ill. Roddie Long, Delaney’s manager, wired that Delaney would pursue the light heavy title if he defeats Rosenbloom.

Cincinnaty Jimmy Delaney St Paulligne Max Rosenbloom Tiiney Roddie Long Delaney Rogenbloom

Hawaiian Wagele Has Good Use Now

HONOLULU February 1 The island golf scene expands with fifteen courses now ready for play far beyond the earlier three. Plans are underway to host an open tournament next year inviting leading professionals and amateurs from across the United States.

Islands United States

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