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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1927

Page

7

Paolino Declares War In Madison Square Garden Bout

Tiger Paolino makes his heavyweight debut at Madison Square Garden facing Knute Hansen in a ten round bout. Hansen returns after a win over Monte Muniin as Paolino, lauded for a powerful punch, aims to prove himself amid foreign heavyweights and a strong District of fans.

New York Wnry Tex Rickard Spastos Madison Square Garden Luis Firpo Paolino Spain Knute Hansen Firpo Jack Ipsey Lino Bekighi Homer Sith Tampa Fla Hansen Munn Rickard Monte Miuin Franz Diener Melanse Joe Lawson Alfredé Porato Homero Rojas Charley Anderson Chicago Heeney Australia Lewley Swill Joe Salas Pacific Coast

Mystery Car Test Planned at Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach Florida February 25 A test of a so called mystery car is planned with timing by automatic telephone attachments. Nine miles of line will be set up for a mile long timing run at 200 miles an hour claim. The test set for March 16 will use a four mile rolling start and four mile stopping area with data fed to time ends. Local officials and the Southern Bell Telephone company assist in arranging the test.

Daytona Beach Fla O. D. Segraves Sunbeam Chamber of Commerce Southern Bell Telephone Company Enire

Pigeon Completes California to Missouri Round Trip

A pigeon in the care of J. W. Sarfales of Encino completed a round trip flight from California to Missouri. Originating from Palmyra, Missouri, it flew north after release and returned to the Palmyra loft before heading back to Encino.

Ncino Cal J. W. Sarfales Encino California Missouri Sarfales Palmyra Sind Eneine

Tom Holleran and Nona Rees Compete for San Antonio Sports Fame

The San Antonio sports scene splits into two factions as Tom Holleran of Texas A and M and Nona Rees of Texas Univ vie for hometown glory. Holleran, an all around athlete and freshman star, headlines football and track while Rees shines in basketball and football, with both poised to win varsity spots in multiple sports.

San Antonio Tom Holleran Nona Rees Holleran Agsies Rees Texas Universe Hollzran Jees Texas University M. Freshmon Longhorn Shicide Bill

Three Teams Tie for Lead in Texas Conference Basketball

Abilene Texas Feh reports on day five of the Texas Conference tournament with Austin College St Edward's and Southwestern top contenders. Southwestern beat Trinity 37 to 25, St Edward's toppled Howard Payne 26 to 20, and Austin defeated Simmons 30 to 23 as a playoff tie looms with the title undecided.

Abilene Ter Feh Texas Austin College St. Edward's Southwestern Simmons Howard Paine Trine Jiy Trinity Howard Payne Austin

Three Washington Players Unsigned Ruel Among Them

Washington players unsigned in American League call list by week end. Catcher Muddy Ruel and outfielders Bernie Neis and Nick Cullop holdouts, while Ruel cites sizable salary demand. President Griffith and Barris in Tampa coordinate advance squad actions.

Washington Ruel Waashington Ington Carcher Muddy Bernie Neis Nick Cullop

Squadron 68 Secures Second Cage Title

Squadron 68 adds a second cage title after a forfeited game in the league, securing the pennant at the Welly Field circuit. Joy was captured in the field play and Toop led the effort with 63 points for the squad.

Squadron 68 Uadrew

Grandmother Fox Dominates Golf Tour Despite Age

In Belleair Heights a 65 year old grandmother known as Grandmother Fox from Philadelphia defeats younger rivals in a women’s golf tour. She wins two eighteen hole rounds posting $1 and $3 stakes, defeats Cleveland champion C. Crobaugh one up, and claims medalist honors in qualifying with $1 over two. She plans more attempts, citing enduring vigor as she enjoys eighteen holes and practice each day. Governor Deletion signs reform, repealing Utah horse racing law.

Belleair Heights Fox Philadelphia Caleb F. Fox Tme Sam Spain 3. C. Crobaugh Cleveland

Training Camps Call San Antonio Players

San Antonio’s army of baseball talent begins camp departures with Bob Ponner from Brackenridge High signed to the Chicago White Sox and Jim Veltman Estar, also with the White Sox. Dick Ham of Sacred Heart heads to Shreveport Texas camp, while Ank Snyder to the Cardinals in Florida. Pinkey Whitney joins New Orleans Pelicans.

San Antonio Army of Baseball Bob Ponner Brackenridge High Chicago White Sox Jim Veltmang Estar Toy the Whites Dick Ham Sacred Heart Shreveport Texas Ank Snyder Ame St. Louis Cardinals Snyder Florida Blanco Road Fort Worth Panther Robertson Will Deart Beaumont Homer Ezzeli Jor Minneanolis Alabama Everett Booc Jurae Bear Decatur Jake Sherrod Waco Texas Rusty] Lyons W Co Pittsburg Heaters Main Avenue High John Philips

Brooks and Palace Tie For Top In City Hockey League

Brooks and Crystal Palace share the lead in the City Tce Hockey League after each posting four wins and two losses. Crystal Palace beat Second Division 8 to 1 in the season finale, denying clear title claims. The rink closes Saturday night, preventing any playoff.

Brooks Field Crystal Palace Andy Anderson Harding Roy Anderson Rubiamen Marshall Poulen Richardson Nelson Jacks LaChance Coal

New Cardinal Boss Popular After Candid, Calm Start

St Louis reports manager Bob O Farrell earns respect from players similar to Rogers Hornsby last year as he ties to lead the team. He avoids self promotion while remaining a steady iron man behind the plate. Browns and Cardinals train in Florida with injuries dominant including Suot Balls hand and Ray Blades knee strain.

ST. Louis Bob O'Farrell Rogers Hornsby Cardinals Avon Park Dia O'Farrell Browns Tarpon Springs Fla Ray Blades Cardinal

Taylor Wins Impressively in Featherweight Bout

Lua Taylor of Terre Haute, bantamweight champion in 17 states, moved into featherweight to win a decisive 10-round decision over Willie Shea in Chicago. Langford of Chicago stopped Dave Shade in 10 rounds, Shade never seriously threatened. Taylor did not risk his title as Shea weighed 1221 2, Taylor 114 pounds.

Chicago Lua Taylor Terre Haute Finois Justaight Whilie Shex Langford Shade Tangford Taylor Shea

Rodeo Sets Free Event at Pauls Grove Sunday

Pauls Grove on the road to Meding Lake will host a free rodeo Sunday afternoon starting at 1. Miss Texas will ride a wild steer. Twelve-year-old Junior Calko Lytle will participate along with Smokey Bill and Bugger Red Junior from Oklahoma.

Paul's Grove Meding Lake Miss Texas Calko Lytle Smokey Bill Red Onlahoma

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