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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1927

Page

3

Delaney Must Weigh in at 175 Pounds

San Antonio mid winter polo opens after a two day postponement. Four matches Tuesday with three more Wednesday, bringing fourteen teams into section play. Eighth Corps Area HQ No 1 is ineligible for the low goal event.

San Antonio Setion Eighth Corps Aid Fort Samotsion Eebocters Wichita Falls Herbord Hele Stonewall Fort Clark Fredericksburg Ninth Infantry Brackenridge Park San Antonio Palo Club Camp Marfa

Maloney Delaney Heavyweight Title Fight Set for Madison Square Garden

Timmy Maloney and Tack Delaney prepare for a ten round eliminator at Madison Square Garden as New York boxing officials enforce weight rules. Delaney must weigh 175 pounds on fight day or the bout will be canceled. Skilling visits Delaney in Bridgeport to verify current weight amid Maloney’s weight advantage and heavy wagering interest.

New York Timmy Maloney Tack Delaney Tex Richard Wwadison Square Garden New York Boxing Commission Delaney Daniel H. Skilling Bridgeport Conn Maloney

Fairness in Boxing Bouts Cited After Shade Decisions

A sports column recalls close fights between Simmy McDermott Sammay Ratner and Otto Hanlon at Beethoven hall where judges could only call a draw. It cites Bert McLean’s lesson that a fair result avoids shade decisions and records a bout as a draw when the margin is unclear.

Simmy McDermott Sammay Ratner Army Post MccDermott Ratner McDermott Kid Pancho Otto Wallace Jimmy Hanon Beethoven Hall Hanlon Run Shade Bert McLear

Lobos Open Season With Academic Championship Win

The Lobos of the Teachers College San Marcos high school department defeated San Marcos Academy Cubs 38 to 28 to claim the city academic championship. Kellam’s Lobos have sixteen games with one loss to Austin Maroons. Key scorers Brandt Vineyard Evans, plus strong defense from Tindsey Horton. The Lobos, not in the state league, have plans for New Braunfels and a future game with Austin High.

San Marcos Lobos Teachers College At San Marcos Academy Cubs Kellam Austin High School Maroons Brackenridge High School Main Avenue High San Antonio San Marcos Academy Austin High School St. Edgware’ P Brandt Vineyard and Evans Tindsey and Horton Brandi Lobo Becat New Braunfels San Mares Avst

Alonso Secures New Title in Brook Inn Heights Crown

Manuel Alonzo, Spanish Davis Cup captain, wins the five nation singles of the Brook Inn Heights Casing tournament in New York. He defeats Fj Hearndon 6-2 3-6 12-10 6-4 to reach the final, while Hearndon and Washburn beat McCloy and Griffin 3-6 6-4 11-9 in doubles.

Alonso New York Fes Manuel Alonzo Brook Inn Heights Alonzo Fj Hearndon Fred Anderson Watson Wasburn T Hearndon Washburn J. J. McCloy Timer Griffin

Pebble Beach Championship Qualifier Heads Women Players

Lee Mida of Chicago leads the qualifying round for the Pebble Beach championship for women in Del Monte California on February 14. Miss Marion Hollins of New York, four-time champion, is among the contenders as the event opens tomorrow with top players in the field.

Cal Lee Mida Chicago King Wairad Marion Hollins New York Mm. Mida California

Tourists Reach Semifinals in Brackenridge Park Golf Tourney

With one third round match left, semifinals in the Wigwams Fruit Company tournament for Brackenridge park tourists are expected by Monday night. J G Williams and Frank Brokl advanced after Sunday wins while Neuher Peck Sharpe and Jim Wallace did not appear, leaving winners to be decided on Monday. Brokl defeated W J Anderson of Nebraska two and two as he presses toward the prize. The event, sponsored by Harry Mans, will end in a handicap format benefiting local fundraisers.

Wigwams Fruit Company Brackenridge Park J. G. Williams Frank Brokl Neuher Peck Sharpe Jim Wallace Willems A. T. Savers Sayers Brokl Conti W. J. Anderson Neb Harry, Mans

Panama light weight title bout undecided in twelve rounds

Panama reports Armador wins decision over Sose Taiharlo in a twelve round bout with a knockdown in the third. Amador ties Lombardy for the throne in a separate match. Tonight in Cincinnati Masta Restahlonia faces New York and Miami Uduner in a listed bout.

Associated Press Lefearell Trey Panama Armador Sose Taiharlo Aniwle Panormay Janier Amador Lombardy Cincinna Masta Restahlonia New York Miamy Uduner Sp Vaal

Nurses to Play Junior College for Pel lar Championship

Nurses and Junior College girls will vie for the "pellar championship" of the College Girls Basket League at Turner Hall tonight at 8 oclock. Call Cr. 2460 to place an ad in Light Classified Ads.

Yospira Pellar Basket Sai Turner Hall Oelock

Golfer Aims for California Drive After 20 Mile Start

MOBILE Alabama Feb 14 The golf enthusiast Dec Graham and his volunteer caddy Hap py Kirby continued a 20 mile drive toward California as supporters cheered from Mobile. He zigzagged through crowds, advancing steadily until nightfall with no official stroke count yet, while planning a five month to five year cross country match.

Mobile Ala Dec Graham Happy Kirby Brad California Graham Alabama Los Angeles

Hoppe Sets Up 3000-Point Schaefer Clash In New York

New York February reports Hoppe, aiming to reach 3000 points, to face Jake Schaefer in a title match pushed after earlier deference of a championship by Schaefer. The event, involving a side bet, proceeds with ten racks per frame and a tentative finish later in the week pending play results.

New York Fen Wikie Howe Boston Jake Schaefer Schaefer Garaxted Hoppe Aks Har Hig Vine Anewtine Schafer Hope Bougus Cochran Isle Kichen Cochran

Risko and Loughran Ready for Second Round Bout

Cleveland boxer Tilisny Risko and Philadelphia rival Lomiy Loughran completed their training in Wilkesbarre as fans await their match set for tomorrow night. Loughran entered as a strong favorite with the crowd eyeing a decisive performance.

Pancho Lencho Preliminary Card Set for Beethoven Hall Fight

Promoter Al Edwards announces an eighteen bout prelim card for the Pancho Lencho feud at Beethoven Hall. Highlights include an eight round semi final Suarez vs O Leary, a six round Cruz vs Reyes, and a four round opener Harrington vs Lopez with Lencho training ahead of the main event.

Gayle Talbot, JR Beethoven Hall Eiglteen al Edwards Kid, Suarez Artie O'Leary O'Leary Bobby Fernandez Suarez el Paso Johny Cruz Badwards Swats Newsboy Reyes Cruz Iz J Kid George Geethorsen Hall Reyes Jack Harrington Eddie Lopez Herrington Barlor University

Pastor Kern Addresses Knothole Gang at Service

Dr. Paul Kern of Travis Park Methodist preached to boys in Seneral as 2M San Antonio Base ball Knothole Gang members gathered Sunday night. Che Gane named Dr Kern an honorary member after the sermon.

Dr. Kern Knothole Gang Paul Kern Travis Park Methodist Church Seneral San Antonio Che Gane

Taylor and Smith Set For Ten-Round Paxtomweights Bout

Bud Taylor of Terre Haute and Midget Smith of New York, paxtamweights, were to complete their training in Indianapolis this afternoon ahead of a scheduled ten round bout tomorrow night.

Indianapolis Bud Taylor Terre Waute Midget Smith New York

Maloney Seeks Tide Turning Edge in Delaney Bout

Maloney a 25 pound favorite trains in Long Branch aiming to trap Delaney with short hooks and constant pressure. Delaney counters with speed and a crushing right hand and improved health after recent training in New Hampshire hills and Lake Winnipesaukee.

Maloney N. 2 Holly Delaney Malonay Paul Berienback New Hampshire Hills Lake Winnepesaukee

Gilbert fights three straight hard bouts in three weeks

Gilbert the Ineal Mexican lichi Weight known as the torrid left panel, faces a trio of hard bouts over the next three weeks. On Feb 25 he meets Charley Cobb in a ten round bout in Galveston, then is slated to clash with Basil Galiano in New Orleans before a March 7 main event with Tommy Ewing in Weslaco, Texas.

Gilbert Davis Charley Cobb Galveston Basil Galiano New Orleans Feethoven Hall Tommy Ewing Weslaco Texas

Snyder Reinstated and Cardinals Sign One Year Deal

Chicago Feb 14 Pri Snyder formerly York Giants catcher, who refused to join St Louis last year, is reinstated by Commissioner Landis. Frank Snyder, wintering on his farm, agreed to a one year contract with the Cardinals after a two year offer was blocked. O Frell and Snyder remain the top catching duo as Billy Warwick moves to Sy Onse and Ernie Vick goes to the minors.

Chicago U— Pri Snyder York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Tra Fay Kenesaw Mr. Landis Frank Snyder Cardinals Uards St. Louis Giants Sny Snyder Bob Ofreil Billy Warwick San Anto Syonse Learue Louis Ernie Vick O'Frell

Yoakum High Clinches DeWitt County Hoops Crown

Yoakum High defeated Cuero Gobblers 30 to 19 to win the DeWitt County championship and advance to the district tournament hosted in Yoakum. The Yoakum team has lost only once this season, 28 to 18, to Shiney, and may meet Shiney again in the district meet representing Law County.

Yoakum Tex Yoak High DeWitt County Yoakum High Seth Shi Law County

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