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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1927

Page

25

Bobby Jones Sets Career Path Toward Law At Emory

Atlanta February 12 Bobby Jones states golf will be secondary to his law career after obtaining a degree from Emory University in two years. He plans to practice law, may play limited golf for fitness, and emphasizes devotion to law classes. He already leads his Emory class and has two children. Jones holds degrees from Georgia Tech and Harvard and will complete a third diploma with Emory.

Atlanta Bobby Jones Emory University Emory Bobby Hig Styres Hey Abby Husky Robert ‘Wyre Georgia Tech Syys Harvard

Artful Fish Dressing Instructions From Field and Stream

Guidance on dressing and cleaning fish to preserve color and form. Emphasizes humane handling, proper stringing, removing entrails in one piece, and avoiding fin removal by knife method to minimize bones and keep the fish intact for cooking.

Ron

Berry Named Coach at Grove City College

Grove City Pa February 12 Thales Berry of Philipsburg N Z all American end of Lafayette in 1924 was chosen head football coach to succeed Charles Bowser who resigned Berry won the post from more than twenty applicants and signed a two year contract

Berry Grove City Thales Berry Philipsburg N. Z Lafayette Grove City College Charles Bowser

British Open to Use Old System for Qualifying in 1927

London February 12 The Royal and Ancient club Saint Andrews says the 1927 Open will return to the old qualifying format with all players on one system. Qualifiers will compete on June 29 and 21 at Saint Andrews. 100th place ties advance to the championship with rounds on June 23 24. Amateur prize remains, admission changes noted.

Charles A. Smith S. S London Saint Andrews Nnl Ajl Andrew Horl

British Amateurs Gotta Be Careful

In London on February the International Lawn Tennis federation considers the status of amateur players amid draft rules. Until ratified, the readings suggest amateurs remain in a provisional, nonbinding category. A note hints at job search advice amid help wanted columns.

International Neve Sors London Ameteur Italco de Payy i Ivig

Yale and Holy Cross Baseball Rivalry Season Preview

Yale outlines a spring and summer schedule featuring intramural drills at the Wine Building and a home series with Holy Cross. Captain R. L. Jones leads Yale with Benedict N. Quinn as manager. key dates include April 1 vs Columbia and June 1 through Cambridge for commencement clashes.

Yale Holy Cross New England Xsle New Haven Berg Jean Columbia Virgin Columbia 4 Mary Cornell Cathelic Inn Calgat Georgetown Dennesivanis Holy Crays Vanderbilt Princeton Marvard Cambridge Barnard R. L. Jones Wilmington Dela Benedict N. Quinn Greenwich

Scandals for Judge Landis Probed in History Lesson

A satire lists historical questions about famous figures and events from Washington crossing the Delaware to Napoleon at Waterloo. The piece jokes that Judge Landis will decide once weather eases, ending with a tongue in cheek tip about job hunting via Help Wanted notices.

Bureau of Accuracy Washington Delaware Hercules The Aggran Stables Herkey Sir Arthur Ring Knights of Off Fi St. George Avil David Cain Edward Bohemis Creer Bohemia Alamo Colonr Bowie Napoleon Etzema Waterloo Daniel Landis

Train tale links sprinters and lazy fighters in odd theory

Los Angeles, Feb 12. Trainer Dom Cox discusses odd reasons some great athletes may fail. He cites Howard Drew losing sprinting form due to train sway and argues lazy fighters often make the best competitors, with examples from Joe Gans and Charley Paddock.

ED W. Smith Los Angeles Dom Cox Baby Joe Gans Tom Luther McCarty Jess Willard Charley Paddock Howard Drew Trun Howard Flo Inp Fack Dempsey Hox Joe

Pecora Emerges as Metro Track Star From Hazleton Roots

Michael Pecora, a Brooklyn Central A&M.C. A. runner and national AAU junior walking champion, rose from a Hazleton upbringing to cross-country and track fame. His early training without coaches and his dog finishing a race sparked family pride as he climbed to national titles and potential Olympic consideration.

New York Gertrude Ederle the Channel Carson Chael Pecord E . Pecora Brooklyn Central A M.C. A Pecora Paavo Nurmi United States Pennsylvania Hazleton Plant Taylor Mack Weiss Harry Hinkle Pride Jor Sesqui Stadium Hinkle Joe Pearman Ballwvick

Monument to Mathewson Sought by Minor Leagues

A movement by minor and major league clubs to erect a Saranac Lake monument for Christy Mathewson. The proposed tribute would honor his pitching triumphs and inspire young players as a symbol of athletic virtue and dedication across baseball from coast to coast.

A Mathewson Saranac Lake Christy Mathewson Matty Mathewson Strell Superman Amelia

Garrett organizes Semipro Baseball at new Gar ret t Athletic Field

Semi-pro baseball returns to San Antonio as Garrett renovates the North Flores enclosure formerly Schwabfield. The Maulers, Straus Frank partners, plan a star lineup and expect to host top semi-pro teams while offering field use to amateurs. The site will also serve high school athletics after summer with a quarter‑mile track planned for 1923.

Alamo-Peck San Antonio B.S. Garretts Garrett North Flores Schwabfield Garrett Athletic Field Maulers Straus-Frank’Maulers Straus- Frank Company Mr. Garrett Joe Straus Arthur Falk Pat Dwyer John Bill Philips Dick Liepart Freddie Hunt Straus-Frank

Sixteen year old Katherine Ames shocks swim world in debut

New York February reports Katherine Ames a sixteen year old member of the Women's Swimming Association as a rapid rising talent. The novice swam 2 58 35 in a 220 yard free style race against two national champions Doris O Mara and Lisa Lindstrom noting her rapid progress and promise for the season under Blanche Mandel and the WSA junior coach.

New ‘York Katherine Ames Women's Swimming Association Miss Ames Doris O'Mara Lisa Lindstrom Katherine Blanche Mandel

Clean Sports Build Nation Says Stagg

Professor Amos Alonzo Stagg of the University of Chicago argues that clean amateur athletics are a guaranty of good citizenship and national greatness. He stresses keeping professionalism out of amateur games to preserve youth honesty and national influence.

al Universal Service Chicago Amos Alonzo Stage Department of Physical Culture University of Chicago Stagg

Zuppke Hears Red Admit He Was Right

Amateur and professional football officials gathered at the Biltmore Hotel where Red Grange and coach Robert Zuppke discussed the merits and demerits of the pro game. Grange sighed, calling it a tough life, as the door opened to reveal Zuppke stepping in for a friendly chat.

Zuppke Biltmore Grange Prye Dpsle Robert Zuppke Tmindy Red

Burns to Manage Williamsport Club in New YorkPenn League

George Burns, longtime Giants outfielder, is released by Newark to become manager of Williamsport in the New York Pennsylvania League. He previously starred in the International League leading basestealing and played for the Giants Reds and Phillies in the majors.

George Burns Ster New York Giants Sesson Burns Newark Williamsport Newark Bears Philadelphia Nationals Giants Reds Phillies

Figures Show Golf Claiming Nimrods

State game warden F. J. Averill attributes part of a revenue drop of $148,199 in hunting and fishing licenses to golf popularity. He says changing fiscal year dates could cut the decrease, while a desertion of streams and other factors may contribute.

F. J Averill

Rex Riyne Signs With Seals For Spring Tryout

Rex Riyne a San Miguel Gal. school boy and not related to Hal Rhyne of the Pirates has been signed for a spring tryout with the San Francisco Seals he will play infield at second base or shortstop and join the Seals this season.

Rhyne San Francisco Tech Rex Riyne San Miguel Hal Rhyne Pittsburgh Pirate San Francisco Seals

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