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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1927
Page
13
In Congress a baseball scandal prompts talk of federal oversight. Kelly plans to introduce a bill next week to curb league authority. Ban Johnson comments on the unfolding controversy as the case draws national attention.
A joint bill to create a federal baseball commission would license clubs and players across states and punish game fixing. Public hearings would probe the latest baseball scandal, naming Ty Cobb and other figures, with decisions made public and reasons provided. Ban Johnson supports federal supervision as the reform path.
Risberg accepts Landis invitation to Chicago with expenses and fair pay to reveal inside information about the 1919 World Series scandal. He left Rochester for Chicago last night, says he has knowledge that could implicate managers and players and mentions a larger plot linked to Cobb and Speaker. Meanwhile Cobb and Speaker attorneys prepare coordinated actions as Detroit considers a government commission for baseball.
Washington January 7 UPSA war department orders create a national board to promote rifle practice. The action establishes a centralized body to coordinate training and standardize procedures across units during wartime mobilization.
Sunday offers sport fans in San Antonio a packed schedule with tennis at the municipal auditorium led by Suzanne Lenglen and her troupe, polo matches at Brackenridge Park, football at League Park, auto races at the San Antonio Speedway, and boxing at Beethoven hall.
In Long Reach California on January 1 William Mehlhorn of Chicago and George Martin of Virginia Country Club posted 68s in the opening round of the $2500 California Open. Close behind were Armour, Wilde with 69, while Novak, Cruickshank and Hurt Martin led a pack at 70.
Boxing card listings from multiple cities include Red Chapian versus Benny Bass at a featherweight bout in Boston, Babe Herman against Al Winkler in Philadelphia, Robert Servain versus Frankie Fink in Flexus, plus Chuck Wiggins against Billy Frears in Cincinnati and Merle Alte versus Joe Ortez in Indianapolis. Tommy Loughran faces Johnny Risko, and Tremaine Foreman meets Car Tremaine in Philadelphia with other bouts in Newark and Kansas City.
New York January 1 four Army man is Morton Kaer of Southern California and Dilly Welly of Montana join the United States Military Academy at West Point. Jimmy Underhill from St Marys may join the backfield with veteran backs Captain Harry Wilson and Keener Cagle. No naval recruits information has been released though word from the south hints Bill Bord of South Carolina seeks a naval appointment.
South Dakota State college and the Honolulu town team closed the Hawaii football season with a New Year’s Day game in Honolulu. The event marked the end of the season for both squads.
The upcoming ten round fight between Kid Pancho and Kid Suarez is set for Tuesday night at Beethoven hall arena. Suarez’s sparring at Continental gym sparked Pancho’s return, with Pancho later knocking out Jimmy Wayne and Billy Tingle and narrowly beating Midget Mike Dowd under manager Slotsky’s guidance.
Promoter Al Edwards threatens a $100 forfeit from each fighter as Scagers settle the 1926 moot point with Suarez amid tension over weight limits. The busy schedules of St Mark's and Brackenridge clash again as both teams eye a same court meeting. Brackenridge and St Mark's alumni reunite for a holiday game while Brackenridge’s 1925-6 squad, led by Elkings and McMillan, faces the ex Eagles with Whitney and Bill leading the Lions. Also note Poultry Show set for January 4 by Tone Star Poultry Association. read the classification in Light Classified Ads 102.
Northwestern coach Glenn F Thistlethwaite will remain at Evanston as Texas seeks a replacement. Dick Hanley, builder of Waskell Indian elevens, may succeed Doc Stewart as Texas coach. Announcement says Thistlethwaite agreed to terms and will sign Monday with a salary surpassing last season.
In a decision affecting Geneva College players Hubbard and Fleniken, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association barred Bo McMillin’s squad from playing in Alabama territory without home constraints. The ruling boosts Oglethorpe University in Jacksonville, Fla, as the anticipated favorite for the upcoming game against Geneva.
Willow Springs Golf club eliminates gallery fee splits for the Texas Open to fund next year’s purse. The tournament moves to the Willow Springs course near St Hedwig road in San Antonio on January 27 28 and 29. Officials expect a 50 cent admission charge and have arranged transportation with the Public Service Company and other carriers.
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