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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1927

Page

4

Lencho Pancho Fight Ends In Deadlock At Beethoven Hall

New York writer Gayle Talbot Jr reports a six round to ten round bantamweight bout at Beethoven Hall. Lencho and Pancho fought to a draw after a late surge by Lencho, who overcame earlier tactics to land solid blows with Pancho tiring in the last rounds. Crowd packed hall as promoter Al Edwards added three extra bouts.

Gayle Talbot, JR Kid Lencho Kid Pancho Beethoven Hall Lencho Pancho Garret al Edwards Fox Panchy Lerehn Trac Sil Lencho Eatry

Berkeley Bell Eyes Europe Big Exhibition With Tilden

Austin teen Berkeley Bell moves toward a Europe jump with national champion Bill Tilden. Bell’s brother Marshall says they may meet in a San Antonio exhibition as Tilden’s San Antonio visit remains tentative due to a California motion picture holdback. Pel, 16th in national singles, could face Tilden in the event, with Bell, his brother, and Lewis White of Austin among expected participants.

Berkeley Bell Austin Bill Ilden Berkeley Marshall Tilden Wilden San Antonio Motion Picture World Califfornia Pel Young Bell Bells Brother Hig Downlow Lewis White

Sink Hiviere Leaves Bears Without Signing

Hiviere left town without signing with the Bears but stated before departing that there remains a chance for a future deal.

Hiviere The Bears

Tourists Golf Progresses Swiftly at Brackenridge Park

Thirteen first round matches wrap up in the Barry Symons tourney for tourist golfers at Brackenridge Park. Winners in both men and women divisions expected by Saturday, setting the stage for Brackenridge Park Golf Association’s annual mid winter event starting Monday.

Barry Symons Brackenridge Park H. H. Ring Jim Parshler J.P. Nurling A. T. Sears A. T. Sagars Peck Sharpe Bill Warwick G. Williams CN. McGillivray J. P. Joyce W. J. Anderson E. Finney E. T Robert E

FENGLER BACK IN RACE GAME

Chicago February reports indicate Fengler returns to competition at Culver site for Western Open. Name mix and scattered results fill a crowded page with mentions of Jack Harring, Tony Merete, and other figures in a chaotic sports digest.

Fengler

St Mark's Lions edge Sacred Heart to secure at least a tie in City League

In a tight Wednesday night clash at Camp Normoyle St Mark's Lions defeated Sacred Heart 25 to 25 to assure themselves no worse than a league tie. Cottin Wendland led St Mark's with 13 points while Arthur Veltman top scored for Sacred Heart with eight as the Lions shifted forwards to the sidelines to counter Sacred Heart's defense. Straus-Frank defeated the Rovers 83 to 39 to clinch third place with Dwyer pouring in 24 points for the winners.

St. Mark's Lions Sacred Heart Camp Normoyle Lions Straus-Prank Catholic Community Center Straus-Frank Rovers St. Mark’s Arthur Veltman Liang Hearts Cotton Wendhind St. Mark's Harn Jimmie Veltman Eac St. Mark's Evec Heart Dwyer Frank Boemers Johnny Philips Ward Langston Lyons Mathis

Fight results from Chicago boxing card with upsets

AP reports a chaotic boxing lineup in Chicago with Teddy Talduez stopping Johnny Brown and Emile Romero fighting French welterweight case. The card features Pal Mowe and Tommy Milton among others with results noted amid a mixed show.

Associated Press Losuon Teddy Talduez Johnny Brown Ald Mancini England Emile Romerio Chicago Pal Mowe Tommy Milton New

McMurry College Tops Opponent In High Scoring Affair

McMurry College delivered a 84 to 22 victory as Apney led with strong scoring while Dortmants appeared to struggle against a resilient defense. The report highlights notable rebound work and solid team defense throughout the game.

McMurry College Apney's College Dortmants Mn Reserse I Hinnis Hante Napmal Leppes

Malenda Great Michigan Star Faces Season Loss

The report notes Malenda from Great Michigan Star is sidelined for the season due to injuries. It mentions key athletes and the impact on team depth as the program adjusts for the upcoming year.

Malenda Great Michigan

San Pedro Tigers Win City Grid Championship Honors

San Pedro Tigers collect top grid awards after clinching the city intermediate football championship. Awards cited reflect standout players and team performance as the event highlighted local athletic achievement.

San Pedro Tigers San Pede Tigers Sweters

Polo Expansion In San Antonio Spurs New Polo Fields

In San Antonio polo gains ground as mid winter tournament attracts fifteen entries from local and distant teams. Army support, chamber of commerce funding, breeding and training, plus favorable climate fuel growth, with Trent, Fort Sam Houston, Kelly Field, Farbard, and Brackenridge hosting matches. Lieutenant M McD Jones drives field improvements at Treat Field, turning it into a premier Southwest polo site amid community effort and personal sacrifice by the Jones family.

el Paso Wichita Falls Focal Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Trent Field Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field Farbard Field Austin Road Army Post Brackenridge Park Trentfield Treat Eighth Corps McD Jones Southwest

All Gubs Signing Up Without Puss Veh I A

The roster was nearly complete with the arrival of key players including Catalina Isang and others. Team members Fel and 24 are mentioned, with residents Yetik and Whar Cay noted, indicating some names and roles remain uncertain.

Gubs Seinely Tretp Retry Preigan Abel Onp- Helder Rigas Sephenson

Sets New World Record in Plunge

The report notes a swimmer setting a world record in the plunge event at a Chicago venue. Details are garbled but indicate a male sprinter from a named club or team achieved a remarkable time, surpassing previous marks amid competitive field.

Second Round Polo Play Opens San Antonio Carnival

Second round polo matches start Thursday in the San Antonio midwinter polo carnival. At Brackenridge Park Wichita Malls civilians face Fort Chirk after beating Fort Sam Houston Freebooters, while Harbord Field hosts Ninth Infantrymen against Second Division Infantry. Early scores feature Fort Bliss and Austin Headquarters with Davis scoring seven goals and Earl Shaw playing a key role.

San Antonio Brackenridge Pack Wichita Malls Fort Sam Houston Ponity Kelly Field Houston Davis Fort Bliss Earl Shaw Austin Austinites Hastey Tompkins Headquarters Havenauglio Agitez Artillery Thompson Bsurles Eves Pierre Totain Huhu Ty ” Ly

Scout Troop 29 Triumph Over Troop 25 in Tight Pace

Scout Troop 29 defeated Troop 25 in a two hour Bee Series match noted for close play. Key performers included Arkerman and McCullaneh with several decisive shots. Lip and Mann contributed solid defensive work as the teams exchanged leads.

Trang Thal Taye Arkerman McCullaneh Tiire Mann Lipoh Tiray Tinisty

Bulldog with gold tooth featured at Westmoreland Dog Show

A bulldog with a gold tooth is entered in the Westmoreland Country Dog Show in Greensburg as the two day exhibition opens Friday. The dog is owned by Dr. John Lehner, a Pittsburgh dentist who crowned one of his pet’s molars.

Greensblrg John Lehner Pittsburgh

Von Elm to compete in Houston mid-winter invitation

George Von Elm the national amateur golf champion will play in the twelfth annual mid-winter invitation tournament at the Houston Country Club next week. Jack Neville, former California state champion, will accompany him from the coast. Officials say the field will be larger than ever.

Houston George von Elm Houston Countrylub Jack Neville California Von

New York Giants Begin Spring Training Camp

Four members of the New York National League club head to Sarasota Florida for spring training with others to join in Jacksonville and Eat Springs. Pitchers Hueh McQuillan Harry Courtner Tov Stryker and catcher John Cummin lead the vanguard as Jack Bentler and outfielder Beyan Lebourgeau travel separately. The squad is due in Sarasota Sunday and more players arrive by February 28 as John McGraw joins from Havana.

New York Sarasota Pla Hueh McQuillan Harry Courtner Tov Stryker John Cummin Rou Jack Bentler Eat Springs Beyan Lebourgeau Jacksonville Rogers Hornsby John MeGraw Havana Haif MeGhraw

Maxwell Wigh Wixs Win Caldwell County Title

Maxwell Wigh Wixs of San Marcos Texas won Caldwell county championship by beating Dale High on a late comeback during a February night game.

Maxwell Wigh Wixs San Marcos Tex Maxwell High School

Eddie Dyer Linked To San Antonio Bar Staff Move

Reports say Eddie Dyer former Rice Institute star and St Louis Cardinals pitcher may join the San Antonio Bar staff. Dyer requests the Cardinals send him to San Antonio where he resides and works in the insurance business. Conflicting talks involve Harry Ables and pitcher Tink TiViere with Dallas. no firm deal materialized. Dyer visits and discusses potential future baseball with Marty team. San Antonio favors a move if feasible.

Eddie Dyer Rice Institute St Louis Cardinals San Antonio Dyer Cardinal Club Syracuse Ingurance Edie Harry Ables Ables Tink Tiviere Dallas Liberty Texas Marty Team Erelas Jermy

Two Stars Rival in Second Round of Del Monte Golf

In Del Monte California on February 17 Miss Marioy Hollins of New York four time Pebble Beach champion for women reached the second round pairing with Mrs. F G Chicago. Holling beat Mrs. Sutro of San Francisco and faced Margaret Sayvant of Victoria late while Melvin Jones of Chicago beat Robbins ofadena. Mrs. Maso defeated Mrs. Wilding. Mrs. Lee Mida and Mrs. Swinerton waited by default as J M Van Meter of San Francisco withdrew.

DE Monte Cal Marioy Hollins New York Pebble Beach F. G. Chicago Miss Holling Emil Sutro San Francisco Letts Sutro Margaret Sayvant Victoria Melvin Jones Chicago Rosenth Hunter Robbins Vadena Pethaday Wars Minteteel Joe Maye del Monte Maso Mus. I. Wilding Lee Mida A. B. Swinerton J, MM, van Metér San Fransisco Denver

Sports Boast Homer Champ Shreveport Eyes Pitching Hero

The Shreveport Sports of the Texas League plan to add a homer champion to the lineup this spring. Al Maderas, a former Springfield Three-L Leaguer and 1926 power hitter, hit four homers in a single game and was signed by the Sports during the winter.

Shreveport Sports al Maderas Springfield

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