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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1927

Page

24

San Antonio Athletes Shine On Texas College Teams

San Antonio stars rise in Texas University and Texas A and M squads. Jake Looney and Holly Brock praised for clutch play as Texas upsets Arkansas. Freshmen Rees Cheatham and others join the Texas teams next fall. Gladys Clausewitz trains for Southwestern Conference tennis and headlines in girls athletics.

San Antonio Texas University Texas A. and M. College Alamo City University of Arkansas Jake” ‘Looney Texas Rees Frank Cheathar Brackenridge High Ees Cheatham Ralph Hammons Giftex Wilkinson Southwestern Gladys Clausewitz Aztonio Simiar Lloyd Martin Ictor Clausewitz Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Maryland Texas A Eran Aggies Caver

Baseball Trade Gossip and Season Huckster Talk

The column riffs on trades and salaries across the majors including Kelly for Roush and Mack paying Cobb 75 000 a year while Frisch joins the Cardinals and Tris Speaker becomes a Red Sox player. Humorous asides mock manager fever and the drama of opening the season. The piece mentions Babe Ruth and waiver theatrics as well as a score from a track meet.

Texas Relays Bigger and Better at Austin Next March

Plans for the Third Final Texas Relays in Austin on March 25 anticipate a larger field than last year with up to 1000 athletes. Illinois Missouri Ohio University National University of Mexico Iowa Oklahoma Drake Kansas A. and M Notre Dame Haskell Ohio Weslyan Butler and many Texas schools will enter teams. Entry blanks go to colleges March 1 and must reach UT by March 15.

Austen Austin University of Texas Athletic Department Gose University of Georgetown Kington Illinois Missouri University of Ohio National University of Mexico Iowa University Oklahoma University Drake University of Kansas Kansas A Notre Dame Haskell Ohio West Jevan Butler Texas Ware

Macias Hurt In Seguin Boxing Card

Reports from Seguin describe a Friday night boxing card where Ray Macias an alleged middleweight suffered a hard fall through the ropes during a bout with Boboy Jarkeon. Macias landed headfirst and appeared unconscious as referees and officials rushed to assist him.

Rious Seguin I Fort Sam Housennr Seguin Aimerican Ray Macias Boboy Jarkeon Jefe

Yanks Sign Local Coast Phenom From California

The New York Yankees have signed pitcher Bobby Mews nicknamed Pueh-Driiver after a standout run at Los Angeles high school. Mews, a southpaw, pitched no-hit efforts against semi pro teams in Los Angeles and impressed Coast scout Bill Essick who brought him to the Yankees.

Los Angeles Uynar Aiaen Naie Bobby Mews New York Angeles High Vschook I ‘Iler Abe Almada Uate Los Angele Fr Burrow California Amada Bill Essick Yankees

Maloney Bets Big On Delaney Bout

Boston heavyweight contender Maloney offered to wager 20000 against Jack Delaney in a heavyweight elimination bout in New York next Friday night. The bet followed Delaney's manager Pete Reilly stating Delaney would knock out Maloney if the latter did not keep to a cautious first round.

International News Service Long Beach N. J Maloney Boston Jack Delaney New York Delaney Bridgeport Pete Reilly

Saint Marys Academy Saints win eleventh

Saint Marys Academy Saints defeated the Forty-Second Squadron basketteers of Kelly Field 50 to 17 to stay unbeaten in fifteen starts. High scorer Risingen with 20 led the Saints while Dietzel Lima and Myers contributed. The Forty-Second Squadron were led by Herrington with 11 points.

Baldesarelli St Mary's Academy Saints Kelly Field Armays Risingen Saints Tigerg Dietzel Lima Myers Herrington Shafer and Son Thes Sidney Lanier Academy St. Mary’s College Turner Hell St. Mary's Academy His Inzer Auc Linn

Fliers Capture Opening Game in Army Y Series

The Sixty-eighth Squadron at Kelly Field defeated the Fifteenth Yield Artillery 31 to 1 in a five game series opener for the Army Y championship. Hughey led with thirteen points for the winners as Rishizh Kepeleys shut down the opponents. Wombes and Meehow assisted, while Brown and Hughey starred for the Sixty-eighth squad in forward positions.

Kelly Field Lepgrye Rishizh Kepeleys Hope Comebstek Hughey Wombs Meehow Anilaway Brown Peyrean Wyle Coemis Suheruitites Curtis Colting Coenur Stuart Taalqupters Battery Tnelfara Forveunde Qette Vantor Hoalloway Mew Vinms Goaray Suheritete Pia Roferes Mitelae Tite

Negro Boxer Assumes Names Of Two Famous Fighters

A developing middleweight boxer from Chicago claims to mirror famous black boxers Walcott and Langford in style and voice. He trained in a gym under Porter and recently defeated rival Shuffle Callahan, known as Ralply Baskett, boosting his rising profile.

Walcott Langford Don Walcoti Sam Langford Langiami Shuffle Callahan Chicago Jungford Baskett

Maloney Draws Praise Ahead of Delaney Bout in Madison Square Garden

In New York on February 12 Universal News reports Jimmy Maloney of Boston trains under Jimmy DeForrest and shows speed and power in sparring ahead of his Madison Square Garden fight with Mons. Jacques Delaney. Maloney weighs 206 pounds and displays rapid punches and quick movement, with the crowd encouraged to believe Delaney will have his hands full.

Joseph Gordon Universal’ Service New York Jim Niy Maloney Boston Mons Jacques Delaney Madison Square Garden Verily Maloney Jimmy Maloney Jimmy DeForrest DeBorresy Maloney Tex McEwan Philadephia George Smith Jimmy Madden Speed

Maxwell and Dale in Caldwell County Final Champions

SAN MARCOS February 12 Maxwell and Dale high schools will meet at San Marcos Bapt ist academy next Wednesday night for Caldwell county basketball championships. In the county preliminaries Luling beat McMahon 18 to 10 Lyt ton Springs defeated Martindale 24 to 12 Maxwell downed Prairie Lea 1 to 0 Dale byes then beat Lytton Springs 40 to 12 Maxwell defeated Edsling 20 to 17 to reach final.

San Marcos Maxwell and Dale High Schools San Marcos Baptist Academy Caldwell County Luling McMahon Lytton Springs Martindale Maxwell Prairie Lea Dale Edsling

Carr Seeks New Vault Mark at New York Games

Yale pole vaulter Robin Carr, who set a world mark at the Boston meet, aims to break his record next Monday in the New York Athletic Club games. Yale figures also list Sturdy in the event and Captain Paulson among sprinters and milers with Herger Evans Jacob and Hays.

Conn Robin Carr Yale New York Athletic Club George Conners Paulson Hun Cantey Smith Herger Evans Jacob Hays Smith

Texas Beaten by SMU in Southwestern Conference Game

In Dallas on February 12 SMU defeated Langhorne’s team 25 to 23 to seize second place in the Southwest Conference standings. The game saw a 13–11 lead vanish early in the second half as the Mustangs rallied to win. Cunningham, previously with the Giants and Braves, was mentioned in a separate Sacramento notes item as purchased by Omaha’s Western league club.

Dallas Stewarts Vexag University Langhorne Mustangs Cunningham Sacramento Bill Cunningham Sacramento Senators The Omahachi New York Giants Boston Braves Urner-Handball Club Sventhowsk Adolph Glesecke Franz Bergman Adsipk Dlan Gienecke Phar Pop" Treuter Hoffman Beach Schmidt Busnick Goldenhagen Bergmen Adolph Gleeecke Podewicz Grona Corning Vonz Pranz Bergman Osfmann Thurhick Pop” Trauter Breltter Geldenhagen Jong Firat Ames Giwenecke Oeecenee Bergman Gam As Igleancke Bergrvatt Wall On Ty Goldenhagen Padenter Dr Hoeffmann Enellahs Hoffmann Bese Galdenhagen Treutér Jz Pardee Wile T'S Agein Fld Loe Desie Decorators Prawad Tatfret Place Doyicn Trugeiatk Boo Proaskeie AMON Saventh Plaice Ernest Temple Havoline Howard Temple Fred Mayer Amd Dauxin

Local bowling leagues report weather delays and tight standings

Bowling and ninepin leagues resume after rain with many players signed up for a steel tournaments. Prizes attract top performers Harry Symons posts prizes while Chief Johnston adds a special for breaking most clubs. Team standings remain close as players like Giesecke Bergman Nixon and Temple post high series and averages across Grand Alleys and Losoya venues.

Iles Hag Harry Symons Chief Johnston Harry Symone

Alamo Heights Crowned County Champion in Grammar School Finals

Alamo Heights high school team defeated Hot Wells 85 26 24 in a county grammar school tournament final. Earlier round results show Alamo Heights beating Harlandale 31 13 while Los Angeles Heights and Hot Wells advanced to the finals. Officials included Dick Brewer Red Irvine Jimmy Miller Jimmy Dugger and Bob Yates with A W Suman in charge.

Cili Ven Aiis Hot Wells High Hot Wells Sayers Alamo Heights Harlandale Morrill Ward Ins Angeles Heights San Jose Ward School San Antonio Edgewood Os Angeles Morrill Dick Brewer Red Irvine Jimmy Miller Jimmy Dugger Bob Yates

Women Golf World Faces Potential Breakaway Movement

Reports from New York in February outline a brewing revolt among women golfers. Mary Browne’s pro status sparks demand for an independent women’s association to govern conduct and national championships, possibly sidelining the existing men’s body.

Mary Jo Hollins Ndies Miss Browne Villian Eles Indies

Haines Eyes Return to Redpins as Herrmann Trade Hope

Phillipsburg Ohio reports Jess Haines, garage proprietor and St Louis National League figure, backs Garry Herrmann to buy him from Sam Brewdon. He longs to stay near home and possibly play for the Reds, amid talk of a deal involving Haines, Pipp, and Lang. Haines earned $7500 last year with a current $8000 salary, while asking $12,500.

International News Service Phillipsburg Ohio Jess Haines St. Louis Garry Herrmann Sam Brewdon Redlegs Rhineland Haines Cardinals Pipp Langue Reds Baines Peepert

George Young Heads to Chicago to Discuss Business

George Young, Catalina channel swim winner, travels from San Francisco to Chicago to meet William Wrigley who financed his $25,000 purse. His mother stays in San Francisco with the wife of manager Henry O’Byrne. He will visit Toronto before returning and Mrs Young awaits his return. The talk is described simply as business.

San Francisco George Young Chicago William Wrigley Young Henry O'Byrne Toronto Young Proberly

Seppala Victor wins second annual long ski race in New England

Leonard Seppala, famed for delivering the serum to Nome, wins the 44 1/2 mile North Conway to WOLIBORO point-to-point ski race in 3:95:50. Emily Goddard places second, Francois Dupuis third with a dog on the sled as spectators note the field's mix of teams and standings.

Woliboro N.el Leonard Seppala Nome North Conway Emily Goddard Francois Dupuis

Symons Eyes Commercial Golf League Expansion

Harry Symons proposes forming a commercial golf league after the tennis league success. Seven teams have been secured including Stowers Furniture, Bell Telephone, Eve News, Antonio Public Service, Frost National Bank, Guarantee Shoe, and San Antonio Light. Each team will have eight members with play starting once membership is complete.

Harry Symons Harry Lata Nounces Stowers Furniture Company San Antonio Light Jack Nolen Bell Telephone Company Bill Kumpf Eve News W. BR. Beaumier Antonio Public Service Company A. R. Chamberlain Frost, National Bank J.D. Falk Guarantee Shoe Company Bauch Symons

Yank and English Jockeys No Longer Rule French Turf

American and English jockeys are losing supremacy on the French turf. Leaders include Frank O Neill Matt MacGee Milton Henry for Americans and George Belthouse Joe Childs Bunny Carslake for England. MacGee and Jenninga lead Anglo Saxon riders in France, ranking third and fifth in 1926 wins. England rugby beats Ireland 6 to 3 after half time surge at Tickatham.

Frank O'Neill Matt MacGee Milton Henry George Belthouse Joe Childs Bunny Carslake France Jenninga England MacGee Sheepshead Bay Peter, the Great

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