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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1927

Page

5

Texas Open golf trek kicks off from Los Angeles

The start of a grueling golf trek from Los Angeles to San Antonio opens the Texas Open campaign. Top players like Bobby Cruikshank lead a West Coast invasion with stops in El Paso and a practice push on the Winter Springs course. The event features 72 holes of play with multiple ties and substantial prize money, including $10,000 for the Los Angeles Open.

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Bobby Cruickshank Wins Los Angeles Open Golf Title

Bobby Cruickshank defeats rivals to claim the Los Angeles Open championship, becoming the new title holder amid a closely contested round.

Bobby Cruickshank

Houston Polar Bears Meet Dallas Ice Tonight

Houston Polar Bears and Dallas Ice hockey warriors renew feud tonight in Dallas. In last week’s Houston match Tears won, but Steers seek revenge to turn the tables. Jim Riler, a Steer baseball player, starred in the prior encounter and will lead the team again.

Houston Dallas Houston Polar Bears Dallas Ice Hockey Warriors Jim Riler Bteer Ither Jans Winenous Davidson Camneruny Richardson

STORE LIGHTS by Se Scherwit La

Jimmy Long bears catcher recovers from a broken leg suffered last October. The piece notes his return to form, possible outfield plans for Leo Najo and Harry Abies, and references to Honus Mitze and other players. It discusses impact of injuries on speed and future prospects while highlighting the Broken Leg club and Najo’s recovery.

Jimmy Long Bears Jimmy Jin Mexico Mike Gonzales Leo Najo Leo NATO Harry Abtes Majo Cief Bari Sheely Chicago White Sox Walter Galvin

Bobby Cruickshank Fights Back at 1954 Texas Open

Scottish star Bobby Cruickshank shows relentless grit in a tense final day duel with MerDonel, trailing at times but never surrendering. He carves through the course, closing the gap with steady putting and clutch shots to threaten the lead on the final greens.

Bobby Cruickshank Amle MerDonel Cruickshank Smith Benk Babb Tose Ettone Enon

Tilden Predicted To Rule World Tennis Scene

A fragmented clipping predicts Tilden will become a leading figure in tennis, with claims of becoming the American champion. The garbled text references a prominent athlete in a home market and hints at commercial mentions of pricing and consumer products.

Tilden Athleteacher Amerins England Gays Dent Mersercan

Rickard sizes up heavyweight program in Dempsey plan

In New York Tex Rickard works to finalize his elimination scheme for heavyweight contenders. A conference with Delaney is to determine if light heavyweight champion will join Sharkey Maroney Uzendun Berlenbach for a shot at Gena Turner in September. Delaney’s manager Pete Reilly has not yet agreed to fight the ranked options.

New York Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Jack Delaney Delaney Jack Sharkey Jimmy Maroney Paolino Uzendun Paul Berlenbach Gena Turner West Pete Reilly Delaner

Bears Land Lefty Harry Lee From Seattle

Speaking of southpaws Harry Ables is building a pitching staff for next season. One of his best acquisitions is Harry Lee a Seattle native and former Texas League standout.

Harry Ables Bears Little Harry Lee Seattle

Promoter Rickard Eyes Dempsey Delaney Ultimatum

Promoter J. J. Rich rd Rickard plans to force Delaney to face other top heavyweights or risk his title claim. Dempsey’s return may be arranged for major elimination bouts and a championship clash at Xan Stadium or alternative sites like Baltimore or Soldier Field. In the welterweights, Joe Dundee faces Eddie Roberts in MSG with Latzo set for a title bout against Sergeant Lany Baker in New York.

Delaney Richard Rickard Demapsez Dempsey T Madison Square Garden Joe Dundee Baltimore Eddie Roberts Tacoma Wash Roberts Dundee Pacific Coast Pete Latzo Pillad Willre Ps Laniny Baker New York

Boxing Card Highlights From Assaiald Press Summers card

Boxing brief notes two featured bouts with York versus Leonard and others listed. Names include Hen 1 7M and Priliggie Uslands with scores or weights unclear. Card emphasizes matchups and potential eliminations at a summer event.

Assaiald Press Tee York Leonard Thy Priliggie Uslands

Well Clarabelle Changes Her Mind in Long Distance Swim

Clarabelle, famed long distance swimmer, used her feminine right to enter the 40,004 channel swim. Tarrett announced her entry, noting that the tunnels are cold, and Bruce Flowers wins. Trace Flavere, the negra flash, steps toward the lightweight crown, defeating Sig Neppen in Beaver Falls at the Walker Athletic Club.

Rosie Ngeles New Rourkey Tarrett Bruce Flowers Uy Universal Service New York Jan. du Trace Flavere Negra Flash Talathyr Krockine Sig Neppen Beaver Falls New Walker Athletic Club

Cruickshank Triumph in Final Round at Los Angeles Open

In the Los Angeles open meet at EL Caballero, Cruickshank joined a crowded field near the lead before a dramatic final round. He clung to contention while competitors such as Guest, Weatrous, and Watrous pressed, with Farrell setting the pace early. Conner surged before faltering late as the afternoon produced a series of twists and high drama on a treacherous course.

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Five Games Bring All College Cage Teams in Action

New York June 10 Five games on the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball league schedule will bring all circuit teams into action for the first time this season. Pennsylvania, after beating Yale, faces trains while Princeton and Dartmouth meet Saturday. Columbia, after an opening loss, hosts Wednesday and Saturday games and Cornell opens its year against Michigan.

New York Quinntes Pennsylvania Yale Agaist Princeton Dartmouth Tigris Columbia Rage Cigertown Ssiter Taplen Corneil Tigers van Dribblere Justine Xteeek

City Basketball Commission Meets in Travelers Hotel

San Antonio basketball commission to meet at the Travelers hotel in Orla Tuesday evening to discuss the start of girls basketball leagues and to organize junior and intermediate leagues. Austin beats Lands. San Marcos Tex Jan 14. Southwest Teachers pullage was based out by Abe Austin Maroons 24 22 Saturday night.

San Antonio Austin San Marcos Tex High School Department of the Southwest T. S Abe Austin High School Maroons

Light's Trophy Match Sets Wednesday Final at Brackenridge

The Light Cup open polo final will be played Wednesday at Brackenridge Park between Highth Corps Arena and the Ninth Infantry. Semi finals Sunday saw Ninth win 6 to 8 with an eight-goal handicap over the San Antonio Civilians, and Eighth Corps beat Twelfth Wield Artillery 10 to 6 at Trent field. Kelly Mel could not compete due to ponies’ condition. San Antonio Civilians faced star Jack Lapham’s absence and the lineup adjustments paid off for Headquarters.

Brackenridge Park Field Highth Corps Nth Infantry San Antonio Brackenridge Park Eighth Corps Twelfth Wield Artillery Trent Field Kelly Kelly Mel Austin -Pelo Club Jack Lapham Karl Crawford Chittim Murtaugh Kirkpatrick Coulter

Rattlers Open Cy Season Versus Teachers College Bobcats

Coach Tom O'Donnell's St Marys Rattlers face the Teachers College Bobcats in their 1927 season opener Tuesday night in San Marcos. The squad aims to avenge a prior lopsided loss as they prepare a twelve-man lineup including Sack Tacia and Walter Will at forward and center spots.

Tom O'Donnell St. Mary's College Rattlers Teachers College Bobcats San Marcos Teague Lusnis Metall St Mary's Gsay Yale Soo Whee Teattlers San Mare Agan O Vernet Tob Wilf Tacia Walter Will Dick Lrotae

Bob and George swap photos by phone in Atlanta

Two unnamed individuals Bobby Foes and George Vor Elm, tied to a yearly golf contest, allegedly exchange photos by telephonic means as part of a new arrangement between Atlanta and Tres Angeles. The fragmentary item hints at a classified ad context and invites readers to engage.

Bob George Atlanta Bobby Foes George Vor Elm Tres Angeles

Second Division Captain Leads City Soccer Title Race

Captain Charley Mueller’s Second Division preserved the San Antonio league crown by drawing 1-1 with Alamo Club Hooters at San Pedro Park. The result left Second Division with 14 points, Alamo Club on 12, as the clubs prepare a postponed rematch next Sunday noted as non-title.

Charley Mueller San Antonio Soccer Association Alamo Club Hooters San Pedro Park Alamos Lavery Alamo Wilson Wrinston Seeree Daniels Wheeler Cevee Vanderplatert Gascoine de la Pena É Streeess Gourtuny Foster Orward Bites Clyne Coos Lavery Strauss

Inter-city basketball card brings Houston and San Antonio teams

San Antonio fans will see St Marys Rattlers opposing college, high school and academy teams, plus Houston Southern Pacific men and women, St Edwards, Sacred Heart A C, the Houston Triangles, and the San Marcos Bobcats against St Marks Lions. Games set for January 22 and 23 with reports on recent Sacred Heart loss and Boemers’ Houston trip.

San Antonio St Mary's College Turner Hall Draughon’s Business College Roemers Houston Railroaders

Italians Promise Olympic Surprise

Rome reports Italy will train youths to defend athletic honor with plans under Mussolini era to develop a 1923 Olympic team capable of rivaling the United States and echoing the success of Major de Bernardi in recent Selmender cup races.

Rome Lune Mussolini Lurnti Fascist Party Major de Dernardi United States

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