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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1927

Page

2

Brackenridge and Main face protest over graduation credits

In Austin Brackenridge and Main high school athletic officials will meet Monday to discuss Main High's protest over Brackenridge's basketball championship. Coach Riley presented a letter claiming American history and civics are required to graduate, tied to Hugh McMillan's eligibility, with Marshall Johnston cited as the letter’s source.

Brackenridge Main Arcane High School Austin Everle City High Hugh McMillan Riley Marshall Johnston Ora Johnston Principse Now

Main Ave High and Cadets Vie In City Ice Title Decider

Main Ave High School faces the Military Institute in a deciding game at the Crystal Palace rink for the local hockey championship after a 6 3 win by Main in game two and a 2 1 opening victory by TMLS. Harris Busworth Campnell starred for Main while Sparkskey and others produced for the Cadets.

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Star of Wartime Baseball Days in San Antonio Dead

Willis Crosby star of wartime San Antonio baseball and Camp Travis team dies in Imer Texas Bright's disease end stage rheumatics. Crosby played with Spike Kelly era alongside Frank Snyder George Kelly and others in a league featuring noted players.

San Antonio Willie Lee Bii Crosby Travis

Yoakum to Host South Texas Golf Championship

Yoakum will host the South Texas Golf Association fall tournament, with about 15 towns competing. The event, decided at a Yorktown meeting, is set for November 1 in Yoakum, after partial earlier assistance plans. The spring match will be in Kenedy on April 21.

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San Antonio golfers praised as national title prospects

San Antonio hosts at least one likely national golf contender in Reuben Albaugh as Frank Broki of St. Paul cites Albaugh’s form at Brackenridge and Willow Springs. The piece notes municipal links and local players could fuel national compete, urging youth support and club affiliations to meet eligibility and travel needs for national title events. It also mentions San Antonio high school basketball eligibility questions involving Hugh McMillan and local ties between Brackenridge and Main High schools.

San Antonio Reuben Albaugh Frank Broki St. Paul Buffalo N. Y Minnesota Lester Halstad Alba Welt Albaugh National The Nations Organization U. S Teas Svillow Springs Lewis Levinson

Tennis Pros Quit Pyle Tour Amid Management Disputes

A touring professional tennis troupe led by Yin Seul Rickards and Suzanne Teenigsen plans to quit the Pyle organized circuit. Kelton cites dissatisfaction with management and notes offers to join other promoters including Australia’s A. Anderson and potential inclusion of Miss Mary Warny in future events.

Unnversal Service New York Yinseul Rickards Suzanne Teenigsen C.C. Pyle Red” Grange Harred Dor Kelton Vincent Richards Inday Europe Mary Sirs Kitty Seka Godfree England Anderson Autralia

Houston Contracts Slow in Arriving

Houston on February 12 reported delays in contracts for local projects including the Kabon Centre funded by city, with officials citing slow responses. Mickey Walker, middleweight champion, reportedly left Kentucky as part of a defense plan mentioned in the same dispatch.

Houston Toeal Fred Anienman Tenny Kabon Centre Wis Levey Pont Vebich Eevee Walker Los Angeles Dmnimole Mickey Walker Middle Jght Sul Bees Volima Mavificeum Feverite Joe Aubrison Kentucky Colimas

California Boxing Board Clears Hudkins In Alleged Fixed Fight

California state boxing commission refused to suspend Ace Hudkins and his brother Clyde after hearing he and Clyde denied any knowledge of the alleged fixed fight in Kansas City. The panel found no evidence of collusion and noted Sockelyn’s ineligibility without a California license.

N Diego Cal California State Boxing Commission Kanas New York Ace Hudkins Los Angeles Kansas City Ace Clyde Hudkins Nebraska Commission Kansas Kansas Commission Nebraska Streisinger California Commission Ace Hudking Hudking Sidney Sockelyn Hodkins Almgren California Sockelyn

Twenty third Infantry dominates Fort Sam Houston league play

The Twenty third Infantry team extended its winning streak to ten with a 26 to 16 victory over the Ninth Infantry. In another game the Second Medical Regiment defeated the First Infantry 31 to 29 as Hause led with twenty points. Yost and White provided scoring for the victors while Ellinger led the Ninth Infantry in points.

Fort Sam Houston Twenty-third Infantry Quinter Unots Ninth Infantry Hause Medicos Prisco T Nurteen Gigue Zames Pers Heffner Yost White Ellinger Nimi East Twenty-third Infantry Lonmiz Nth Wauseant Reh Baroran Uessford Hendrix Sunrig First Mal Howell Evrery Sltiuie

Skating Champs Enter the National Figures Field

New York reports a crowded national figure skating event with emergent stars and seasoned champions. Notable skaters include George Pradhan of Teaneck and Blanch Breton, as they vie for titles in a tense field.

York Ska Xathsniel Niles Jon Westercies Seria George Pradhan Mes Thareau Blanch Breton Qulir Mavigoret Harvey Beatecioe Laughran New York

College basketball scores and match results list

Abilene Christian beat Sam Houston Teachers 84 to 52 while Texas A and M topped Centenary 38 to 30. Other results include Marquette 98 over Creighton 39 and Kentucky routing Mississippi 87 to 17. Georgia Tech defeated Tulane 85 to 87 and DePauw 41 to 30 over Oberlin.

Abilene Christian College Sam Houston Texas A. and M Centenary College North Texas Southwest Texas Warrensburg Springfield Creighton Marquette U. of Mississippi Kentucky Case Mt. Union Ueidelberg Otterbein Butler Wibash Georgia Tech Tulane Loyola New Orleans Louissang State Depauw

Paris Fight Results Feature Multiple Boxing Wins and Draws

Spider Pladner defends flyweight title by defeating Morrachini in Paris while Hans Breitenstraeter draws with Francis Charles in Berlin. Pinkey May stops Hip Sing Lee in Savannah New York. Billy Petrolle stops Willie Ames in Duluth. Gipsy Williams outpoints Joe McKean in Toledo. Harri King Brown beats Dick Hoppe in Hollywood. Charlie Feract defeats Ad Ruiz in San Diego. Jack Thompson and Cello draw in San Francisco.

Crack Golf Field in Pebble Beach Women’s Tourney

One of the season’s best Pebble Beach women’s championships fields tees off at Del Monte. Chicago stars Mrs. Melvin Mrs Frad ts and Mrs Lee Mida chase dethroning Marion Hollins of New York as champion. California entrants include Mrs George Lewis Mrs V C Van Antwerp and others from San Francisco and Los Angeles with representation from Victoria and Seattle.

Universal Serv del Monte Cal Chicago Melvin Frad @ ts Lee Mida George Lewis Los Angeles V. C. van Antwerp A. B. Swinerton Prene Dotter San Francisco Margaret Sayward Victoria I. C. Mnanre Seattle

Abilene Christian College Romps on Huntsville Normal

Abilene Christian College defeats Huntsville Normal in a free seating session Friday night. The AAC lineup includes Powell Coons Hallork Owens Colley Richards Coleman Hendricks with substitutes Colley Richards Coleman Hendricks. The Sam Tronston Teachers feature Rash Gibson Rodgers with substitutes Hardy Nitchie Tolleman Richarison. Referee details not fully readable.

Samousten Tyre Christian College Powell Coons Ceneer Hallork Owens Gnards Colley Richards Coleman Hendricks Sam Tronston Rash Wid Slopper Burn Gibson Rodgers Hardy Nitchie Itolleman Richarison Cherry

Reiselt Keeps His Lead in Billiards

Reiselt maintained his strong hold on the lead in the title tournament with his sixth straight win. A new alignment in the standing will come tonight when Helg and the three tied players face each other in a gashes meet.

Reiselt Chicago Elui- Wo Heasel Matenies

Basketball Championship Returns to Hentsville Weekend

Ambiguous report from Hentsville on February 12 notes universities from Texas and Liberty compete in a district frame. Postponed games hint at a state meet with players Walker Hansten van Me Ban and Pulk cited among participants as teams vie for the title.

Hentsville Ty Toey University of Texas Intersehats Walker Met Hansten van Me Ban Pulk Gail Liberty

Rosenberg and Graham Out for Year

The New York state athletic commission revoked licenses of Segal and Parr, suspended Jess McMahon, and barred boxers Charley Rosenberg and Bushy Graham for alleged irregularities in their match. A secret contract paid Rosenberg about 4715 above 8712 percent of gate receipts, violating title contest rules.

International News Service New York Harry Segal Bill Parr Charley Phil) Rosenbergers Bushy Graham Totas New York State Athletic Commission Jess McMahon Rickard Segal Parr Tnics Rosenberg Rosenberg-Graham

Hoppe Leads In Cue Match As Title Showdown Nears

Boston tech reports Welker Cochran of Los Angeles led Hoppe by 1000 to 705 in a World Billiards title match, but Hoppe rallied from behind to lead by 666 in a later inning. Cochran’s comeback burst in the fourteenth inning produced 17, with Hoppe finishing strong. play tonight will decide the championship.

Boston Tech Swittie Tappe Welker Cochran Los Angeles Hoppe Cochran Dior Inniy Cochran Mater Hopne Erich Hagenlachep Ear Yen

Reds Waive Claim to Emil Meusel

New York report states Emil Meusel, ex Giants infielder, will play in Brooklyn this season after the Reds waived all claims. Manager Jack Hendricks announced the waiver amid confusion over competing claims from Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.

Reds Emil Meusel New York New York Giants Brooklyn Outer Gardens Heds Jack Hemikrinks Menswel Salel Wilhere Tnhinson The Brooklyn Elu

Cycling's Six Day Grind Star Shatters Records

SEW YORK reports FI Reg McNarara known as "iron man" enlists for the grind. He seeks to equal a 12 win cord, has drawn more prize money than any rider in the sport. He has won multiple events, with top finishes including first and third places in several tensions.

York Reg McNarara Ado Hoven Coven Remes

Oklahoma Trapshooting Board Elects Leaders

The Western Amateur Trials last night saw Daseas Citi and William Landret win top posts as president and officials. Linigin Park elite in Chicago received the Windienge award, with Clark and Anh among others named to posts. details fragile due to OCR.

Daseas Citi Williem Landret Oktanne Linegin Park Chiesa S Fyn Clark Iusturgh Ceeper Marshalltown Hewn

Golf Hole 3500 Miles Long Pat’s a Million

MOBILE Ala Feb 1 Dec Graham a 21 year old golfer aims to drive a golf ball from Mobile to Los Angeles traveling about 3500 miles. He plans to start at Mobile Country Club next Sunday and move toward the coast with 14 year old Happy Kirby joining as caddy. He estimates fifty yards per stroke needing about a million strokes, potentially taking five months to five years.

Mobile Ala Graham Nia Hines Iiaham Los Angeles Wix

Favorites Victors in Early Matches of College Tennis

Ithaca New York February 12 The first day of play in the humor intercollegiate tennis tournament see seeds advance. Whitbeck Harvard along with Sullivan Lehigh and Ved Kygiman Cornell reach quarterfinals. Yale’s Watson struggles, while Syracuse Colgate Columbia and Hamilton exit in the first round. Moore Michigan defeats Maclay Columbia to keep midweek hope alive.

Universal Seryvier Ithaca N.Y Quessel Witberk Harvard Eullivan Lehigh Ved Kygiman Cornell Watson Yale Whitbeck Syracuse Colgate Columbia Hemitton Coryell Yale Williams Moore Michigan Irean Maclay Colimbia

Billiard Tourney Waits Foreign Competitors

In Chicago February events run February 12 to 14 with the world billiards championship prize of 5000 dollars in view. European stars are en route and one week extension was granted to finalize entries. Early reports mention Felix Grangh and Mdened Terenans as possible champions.

Williard Magelt Heer Felix Grangh

Pirates Acquire Bob Tarleton as Scout

Pittsburgh officials announce the acquisition of Bob Tarleton a former Class A league player and Texas league figure to serve as a scout. Tarleton previously led Shreveport business interests and has a long Texas league playing history with unspecified seasons.

Pittsburgs Robert, Tarleton Shreveport Rnk Wittsbarsh Pirates Bob Tarleton Shreveport Feematy

Landis Predicts Great Popularity For Pro Hockey

New York February 12 Commissioner Landis predicted pro hockey would grow in popularity during winter, saying the game would appeal to men and fans. He noted the sport’s open play and brisk pace could draw wide attention as baseball moves to summer.

Landis New York Bacohall Landis Tikes Ike Waren Horkes Anil

Tunney for Smith Debate Stalled in Texas Legislature

Fragmentary report shows discussion on a proposal to substitute Alfred Smith of New York with Gene Tunney before the Texas legislature. Representative J. We. Kinnear of Beaumont chaired the session as the bill was tabled.

Tunney Smith International Sereter Representa Guy Alfred Smith New York Texas Genu Tunney J. We. Kinnear Beaumont

Rattlers Face Kangaroos After Back-to-Back Wins

St Mary's Rattlers aim to extend a two game winning streak in the Texas Conference as they host the Austin College Kangaroos at X. W. G. A. court. Newcomer Matt Kaiser provides inside punch alongside Eerl English and guard duo Captain Bus­ter Carver and Dick Beetze. Kaiser tallied eleven of sixteen points in the Southwestern victory, while Serpent defense limited the Pirates to thirteen. The game starts at 8 o'clock with a busy week ahead including Abilene, Brownwood, Simmons, McMurry and Daniel Baker.

Southwestern University Pirates St. Mary's College Rattlers Austin College Kangaroos O'Donnell Sherman Rattlers Austin College Southwestern University Texas Matt Kaiser Hanky St. Mary’s Kaiser Eerl English Frank Daekne Abileng Brownwood Simmons McMurry Daniel Baker

Dog Show Attracts Entries From Across the Nation

Thoroughbred dogs from California Ohio and New York City will compete over three days in San Antonio March 4 5 and 6 under the South Texas Boston Verrier Club and the San Antonio Kennel Club. Entries close soon with headquarters at 317 North St Marys Street and Mrs Anderson reachable by Crockett 7474. Premium lists and trophies are announced.

California Ohio New York City San Antonio South Leng Boston Verrier Club

TMI Gives St. Ed's Prep Team Fright in Hot Cage Game

St Edward's Prep led 14 to 12 at halftime but Texas Military Institute or TMI Cadets overtook them after the break. Rehnwin topped both sides with ten points as Cubs edged ahead late, while Snow scored for the Cadets in a close 28 to 11 contest.

TMI St. Ed's Dink Graham Texas Military & Shitute the & Ward's University Ans Rehnwin Cubs St. Edward's Snow

Dupuis Sets Fast Pace in New England Dog Race

Dupuis wins second leg of Forte dog race pace from Ast rand to North Conway in four hours forty four minutes twenty seconds. He leads Leonard Sewall by about a minute and fifty seconds in the second class. The New England Sted Oae club conducted the event amid Canadianna from Quebec and a strong field in balmy February weather.

North Conway NHL Frank Dupuis Tangy Canadiana Quebec New England Sted Oae Club Astrand Dupuis Myrgin Leonard Sewall Alenka

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