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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1927

Page

5

Bantam Battlers Set For War In San Antonio Clash

San Antonio polo star Pancho Lencho prepared to meet Irak Pancho Dezione in a four round bout at Beethoven hall. Both fighters claimed confident plans with Lencho promising a tough pace and Pancho predicting a decisive early strike. Their managers Doc Keller and Sam Slotsky urged a fair, hard fight as fans expected a dramatic showdown.

Gayle Talbot, JR Isid Lencho Doc Keller Pancho Lencho Sam Slotsky Panthe

Huthsteiner Named to United States Army Team

Captain George E. Huthsteiner, a leading high handicapped player from the Highth Corps area, has been chosen for the U S Army team for national matches this summer. He will report to Mitchel Field New York on May 15 with other officers to train for international matches against Britain. San Antonio notes two previous Army national team officers Lieut Eugene N McGinley and Lieut John A Smith.

George E. Huthsteiner Highth Corps United States Army Fiuthsteiner Mitchelfield New York San Antonio Lieut Eugene N McGinley Jobn A. Smith

Grudge Feud Sparks Boxing Showdown Between Pancho Lencho

The article details a long running feud between Kid Pancho and Kid Lencho as they prepare for a high profile boxing match at Beethoven Hall. Promoter Al Edwards notes the heated rivalry, with both fighters declining to train together, fueling fan interest and anticipation.

Geome Kid Pancho Kid Lencho Lenco Lencho Pancho Beethoven Hall al Edwards

Reach of Lions Lions versus Sacred Heart clash for City League title

St Marks Lions host Sacred Heart on Camp Normoyie floor Wednesday night in a pivotal game that could clinch the City League bunting for the Lions or plunge the race into a tight finish. The Lions sit 11 1 with one loss and two games ahead of Wears, while a Sacred Heart upset would create a two way deadlock atop the standings.

St. Marks Lions Sacred Heart Camp Normoyie Gan Lions Ieaders

Boston Braves Headed for Training Camp Report

Boston february report notes the advance guard of the Braves team prepares to depart for training camp. The brief item cites team movement and ongoing preparations ahead of the season.

Boston Braves Boston

Latzo May Box in San Antonio Exhibition Planned

Pete Latzo welterweight champion may appear in a San Antonio ring within two weeks as he travels south. He stops in Oklahoma City Friday night for a four rounder at Clyde Fill on February 22 before a Fort Worth bout two nights later with opponent TBA and then Cleveland on March 14 to face Tommy Freeman. Local promoters will contact Latzo on Texas arrival to arrange an exhibition.

Pete Latzo San Antonio Oklahoma City Clyde Fill Tommy White Fort Worth Tommy Freeman Cleveland Pete Texas

Unclear fragment hints at sports figures and roles

Fragmentary text mentions a former Dartmouth figure and several roles but no cohesive event or outcome is identifiable for a concise summary.

Y M C A Goalsters to Play Yale C A and Army in City

YMCA basketball event shows Yale C A and Army squads meeting in San Antonio district play, with games at two city venues to decide the state tournament representative. Southwest district officials and local YMCA officials organize referees and schedules as Sunday School league leaders vie for March 12 state berth.

Yale C. A Army Dehich San Antoni F. Venne Y. M. Physical Education J. I. Wheeler Cha Young Enos Gary 5Reant B. E. Ellis Willis Lo Travis Park Laurel Heights Corsic UTA

Fight Results From Around the Nation

AP reports boxing results from multiple cities including Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia and Cleveland. Notable bouts feature Tommis Lough defeating Johnny Risko and Jolar Gill beating Jimmy Dacey, with other KO and decision outcomes across Los Angeles Portland Seattle Oakland and more.

Saints Versus Buttons Move to W W YMCA for Saturday Game

The St Marys academy Saints will host the St Marys college high school department Buttons Saturday night at the Y W C A starting at 8 o clock shifting from Turner hall. In a separate game the Buttons beat Texas Military Institute 32 to 20 at Turner hall with Polaez scoring 12 Gomez 11 and Salinas 6 while captain Rehman led the Cadets with 8.

St. Mary's Academy Saints St. Mary's College High School Turner Hall St. Mary’s Buttons Texas Military Institute Polaez Gomez Salinas Rehman

Main Hi and TMI Skaters Clash for Academic Title

The Main Hi and Tejas Military Institute hockey teams meet Thursday at Crystal Palace in a decisive clash for the championship. Both quintets have three wins apiece as the season opens with a competitive slate.

Main Avenue High School Tejas Military Institute Uolock Crystal Palace Hockes

Early midwinter polo tournament opens with strong teams

Six more teams advance in San Antonio's midwinter polo tourney as Fort Bliss from El Paso meets Twelfth Field Artillery at Brackenridge Park and Austin champions face Headquarters Eighth Corps. Foiled Fredericksburg and Stonewall show promise, while Marfa surprises San Antonio 15 to 0 at Treat Field. Elmer Maier, 16, stars Fredericksburg's number one.

First Cavalry Camp Murfa Wichita Falls Austin Eighth Corps Trent Field Houston Ketly Frio City Road Ninth Infantry Harbord Field Wichita Fort Clark Brackenridge Park Brackenridge Stonewall Fort Clark Hard Riders Fredericksburg Elmer Maier Polpisis Silehoarden

Medina Lake Seining Ban Sparks Angler Debate

The article discusses plans in the Texas legislature to prohibit seining in Medina Lake to protect bass perch and crappie populations. Supporters, including Bil Furlong and local anglers, argue the move is necessary to preserve the fishery, while critics warn of broader impacts on bait minnows and state waters.

Sta Bil Furlong Medi Lake Medina Lake Antonio

RIVIERE NOT YET A BR I M AKEUP FOR LOCAL LEAGUE

Riviere remains in doubt over terms with the Steers and Bears tied to a free agent move. Talks paused at noon Tuesday without resolution. Both sides expect another meeting Wednesday to advance negotiations. No final contract terms or counter offers disclosed.

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Page Junior High Quintets Win

Page Junior High hoops teams secured wins in a Monday slate. Listed players include Bo Jugian Martin Taylor Hawthorne Livingatan Wavalos Wolfe Tiasse Leste Luge McDonald Sulaz foth Medina Alter Fikes McMillan Morten Tindall Cy Rodrigues Morr Tick Thinsmore Moulding B Schuyler Yates Rodi Olellan searer.

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