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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1927

Page

5

Postponed hearing on Risberg bribery charges in 1917 scandal

Chicago Jan hearing of Charles Risberg charges against White Sox and Tigers delayed to 7 pm due to Risberg telephone absence. Landis waited as players and reporters crowded the room. Risberg, in Rochester last night, promised to reveal corruption claims tied to 1917 Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox games.

Cmicago Jan Charles A Leaflis Saybody Risberg Landis Risbero Beek Weaver Chick Gandil Includin Weaver Rie Iris Story Cuicaga Chicago Detroit Tigers Sox Owledge Clarence Rowland Rowland Itis Noesseszet Atention Cicotte Williams Rasedl Faber Vanforth

Tejas Open Golf Championship prep nears finish

After delays tied to course selection, San Antonio Tejas Open organizers push to complete Willow Springs course work. Subcommittees on grounds and finances set, bridges reinforced, galleries planned, and ticketing set at three dollars for a two day pass as they eye a Friday through Sunday 36 hole tournament with hopes for a record field.

San Antonio California Commerte Tuesdir L. B. Clege Ernest Ib. Brown Relph B. Baldwin Lee Smith George Dasenn Heery Cooney Wettons Beit Betanse Willow Springs Brackeoridge Park

Tilden alters plans for Riviera trip to tennis tours

Former national champion William Tilden will skip a Riviera invasion with Franco-American tennis powerhouses and instead visit California and Florida before May to head the U S team in leading French and British tournaments. He leaves Monday for California for rest and a light schedule, then Florida for the Miami championships dating February 28, after which he may join the United States Lawn Tennis Association team.

New York Der Bill United States Lawn ‘Tennis Association Tte Moniss California Florida Miami Wilden Charles Cole Lougin-hiehands Bie Lill Suzy Amater Tilden Jean Gorntra Reni Lacoste

Bare-footed goal kicking shown as fine art

Cotton Grons demonstrates bare-footed field goals in a before and after pose, arguing shoes hinder performance. The feature notes bare feet as preferred for kick technique while contrasting dress footwear usefulness.

LIGHTS CUP PLAY NEXT AT SAN ANTONIO PARK FIELD

Reported finals schedule for the Lights Cup at Brauk Enrilge Park with a 3 PM start on Wednesday. Teams including San Antonio, Austin Valu club, and Meadors are listed in lineup notes with coaches and expected entrants for an upcoming carnival event.

Kelly Fiehl San Antonio Yolo Cloteants Braukenrilge Park Makesahiship Soyegoal Anit Benganmughill Rieverniyal Haale Jer Bunligen Sen Antonie Ceachord Chittim Meadows George 3Ler Austin Valu Erica Aggresitina Ido Hhotines

Fight Results From Associated Press Card Yet Obscure

Cleveland results show Dilly Watlay Geveland winning a technical renavkwi over Cuddy De Marco of Pittsburg. Willie Ta Morte of Clevidumi and Hapne Atherton of lodisuapolis also appear with unclear placements. John Lester Johnson of New York defeats Tiy Hermen of Ta comna in a separate bout.

Prem- Cleveland Dilly Watlay _Geveland Cuddy de Marco Pittsburg Willie Ta Morte Clevidumi Hapne Atherton Lodisuapolis

O Donnell Back Rattlers Train Detours on Tuesday Night

Fragmentary note reports O Donnell returning with the Rattlers for a Tuesday night session. The text is garbled but indicates a training or game context, mentioning names and a quick timetable reference. No clear outcome or event is discernible from the readable portion.

O'Donnell Rattlers

Old timer praises modern fighters as best of their era

A New York opinion piece mocks early boxing, arguing modern champions show greater skill and defense. The writer notes Tunney faced tougher opposition, claims historical contenders lacked worthy classification, and criticizes ring conditions and training.

New York Iban Ans Willizny Uldeon Si Yearell Boxing Authority Ed John A. Sullivan Maloney Fa Kehank

Normoyle's Grack Team Rout Artillery Cagers In League Game

The Normoyle Grack Team defeated Artillery Cagers 99 to 23 in the Army/Mit League. Leading scorers include Green and Cook for Normoyle with 12 points each and Chomra adding eight. Substitutes and detailed lineups listed, with referees noted.

Normoyle Grack Green Cook Tarwarda Schaners Casialiries Corte Giggiardis Waddell Whumra Studehaber Isowards Holmes Crties Seavicha Apt — McWillisns Guardss Tivilowas Trekford Chaves She Liritengne

Fort Clark Roundcard Highlights Scoring Oddities

Fragmentary text catalogs a Fort Clark round event with Kid Lencho scoring nine and other players like Wind and Mowe noted. The garbled lines reference a matchup outcome and round details, but essential names and scores are partially obscured.

Jemreender Fort Clark Mannger Ural Ange Moller

Pug Admits He Cannot Beat Tunney in Rematch

A pugilist concedes he cannot defeat tunney in a forthcoming bout. The report notes surprise at the admission and references other boxing developments and upcoming events. Names and places are variably presented in the fragmentary text.

Pug Benewit Tere Conan

Detroit City Dads Pass Resolution of Faith in Cobb

A garbled paragraph outlines a faith resolution linked to Cobb with scattered names and unclear context. The text mentions Detroit and Virginia, with disrupted names such as Vesela and Tyrs and references to speakers and an agreement, but the core event remains a cited resolution amid uncertain details.

Detroit City

Canyon Stems Brain Streak In Waco Game

Canyon halted a brain streak in Waco as Bashir rages’ wing play surged. Jere's tall center led with high scoring while Vaan and Besieke added key points. Captain Stade was unavailable, and the squad pressed ten days of practice before the game.

WACO Cattyan Vaan Lyvn Center Vibe Besieke Jere Louis Stade

Speedy Way 5 Pass Jr. of Afordlotte

In a brief skating note the event describes a fast sprint and a wobble on the ice. The text references a race with a built ice surface and mentions teams or participants in a local competition. The fragmented report implies a minor sports item from a historical page.

Squadron 68 Triumph Over Infantrymen in Battle Line

Squadron 68 defeats infantry company in a sharp clash led by forward Maughey and Brown. Key players include Coombs at center and Welter with Chadbsrn guarding, as the unit secures a decisive win at Kelly field amid tense early season action.

Conse Furened Brevny Scone Biatys Synatra Kelly Field Peargia Fydorm Coombs Crim Holiday Emater Welter Chadbesrns

500 Follow Wolf Hounds

A report on a canine racing event mentions the Wolf Hounds and the Hubbard area leaders. The piece notes a large entry list, the arrangement of officials, and a Wednesday morning opening. Runners and handlers are preparing for the fast pace of the meet with horses provided for escort and gallery duties.

Renedy Jon Sears Dbl Delevan Welnesdus Butler Iain Am ‘Hubbard

KutsCH Loses To Hawkeyes In Turbulent Report

Informational account from Des Moines Iowa describes a chaotic scene as Kutsch loses to the Hawkeyes amid disjointed phrases and unclear quotes. The text references dean involvement, student actions, and a campus setting with vague mentions of Trinity era-like figures and university authorities.

Des Moinds Iowa Michelis Iain Oblivion Raiort Inuw Anen Sid Nick Tylis Léon Judes Dean Riegow Ely

Thistlethwaite Signs to Coach Wisconsin Team

Thistlethwaite is appointed to coach the Wisconsin athletics program for five years. Announcement to be made locally by George Tattley with university officials stating the selection and plan. Tail details include possible timetable for dissection of athletics at the Banger school and football duties.

Thistlethwaite Wisconsin Madbisos Wis Din Chistletwaite Tle Qaink Wiscon Chistlethwaite Mr. Tailtie Alei

England's Betting Tax Return Sparks Reform Debate

A Manchester meeting of the Betting Reform Association condemns the tax as harmful to racing and horse breeding. It notes the chancellor’s exchequer estimate at 2 10,000 for a Talk peur and cites November receipts of £156.00 as part of the campaign against the tax.

Lontions Reform ‘Association Manchester

Amarillo Club to Train With El Paso Galls in West League

Universal service El Paso reports Amarillo club will train here next, with details on arrangements and local efforts to host the Wester League team. Tracey and other players referenced as part of the arrival and training plan.

el Paso Galls Amarillo Club EL Paso Vesey Jan Amarillo Bascalletenra Wester League Maleayer U' Tracey

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