Cruickshank Eyes Texas Open Match At Willow Springs
Bobby Cruickshank, Los Angeles Open champion, vows to contest a special thirty six hole championship match against the Texas Open winner at Willow Springs in San Antonio. Officials expect a fast, high scoring event as professionals push toward a Texas Open style score, with course minister Dixon noting possible 282 or 283 scores.
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Bobby Cruickshank
Schieh
Witeh
Cruickshank
San ‘Antonio
Willow Springs
Los Angeles
Thomas J. Dixon
el Cabal- Sera
Oakmont
Nerup
Washington After Wheat in Major League Bid
Washington, Jan. 11. Clark Griffith, president of the Washington American League club, is in negotiations to obtain Tach Wheat, veteran Brooklyn outfielder released by the Dodgers. Griffith said Wheat would be sought mainly as a pinch hitter. Wheat batted over .300 in 13 of 17 seasons.
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Washington
Clark Griffith
Washington American League Baseball Club
Tach Wheat
Brooklyn
Dadg
Wheat
Griffith
Minnesota Coffee Sipper Aims for Texan Record
Gus die down 100 cops fast brew seeks to break Texan rival H A Bricely’s mark in the world coffee championship. Comstock aims to pour seventy one cups in eight and a half hours, planning to do the event in a hotel window and hoping ten hours will yield 190 cups.
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Fergus Falls
Mins
Tan
Coffe
Aimee
Gus
H. A. Bricely
Amarillo
Texas
Comstock
Victory-Wilsons to Be Back Again
The Vietor-Wilson baseball team of Dallas, winner of last summer’s state amateur title, was disqualified for a rule issue but vows a stronger squad next season. Team member James K. Wilbacker issues a communique to federation president Roger St. a. oA, AL Fu, stating no hard feelings and better plans for the amateur race. The forfeiture in 1926 stemmed from a misunderstanding of the rules.
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Vietor-Wilson
Dallas
Victori V Sons Ne
Mighty Mite Enters Texas Open With Bobby Cruickshank
Bobby Cruickshank, the famed midget star who won the Los Angeles $10,000 open meet, is slated to compete at the Texas Open. He cables that he will bring his long driver and big sticks, aiming for distance like larger golfers. Thrall High School tops Hare in a basketball game, 38 to 4, in Hare.
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Bobby Cruickshank
Los Angeles
Wee Bobby
Saints book 11 games pair ins a San Antonio
Saint Edward's University announces a 1927 football schedule with eleven games, two to be played at League Park on Josephine Street in San Antonio. The Saints meet Southwestern University, Rice Institute, Texas Tech, Trinity, and others, with unlisted dates and locations.
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Rffoirs
Harry Abies
San Antonio
St. Edward’s University of Austin
Saints
League Park
Josephine Street
Athwestern University
Ans- College Kangaroos
Southwestern
Austin College
Texas Conference
St. Ed
Samy Dyer
Tom Kilstack
Curley
James
Johnny Deegan
Sty Edward's
Simmons University
Pb Hene
Loyola University
New Orleans
Howard Payne
Brownwood
Daniel Baker
Southwest Texas
de Marcus
Trinity Unseter
Fight Results Roster Across Cities From Brooklyn To Buffalo
Boxing results reported from multiple cities list fighters and outcomes. Mitchell Fietd KO’d Henry Goldbers in New York while Sammy Mandeli defeated Jimmy Lanning in Pittsburgh. Eddie Alufiin won by technical knockout in Newark over Jimmy Darcy. Other bouts include Tony Young and Robeat Teithan noted for victories in Toronto and New York’s amateur scene.
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New. York
Sammy Baker
Mitchell Fietd
Henry Goldbers
Brooklyn
Tackie Horner
St.Louis
Willie Naraila
Newark
N. J
Eddie Alufiin i
Los Angeles
Jimmy Darcy
Portland
Olympic Tennis Schedule Causes U S Default Risk
The article notes uncertainty over dates for next year’s Olympic tennis championships in Paris and their clash with national championships and the Davis Cup schedule. It mentions top players like Vincent Richards and Belén Wills as context, and discusses potential interference with preparations and travel plans.
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U.S
York
Jan
Paris
Amsterdam
Vincent Thichards
Profesional
Belen Wills
Uues
It’s a Great Lie Over Baseball Bribery Scandal
The piece critiques bribery claims in baseball’s game fixing saga. It argues Ty Cobb’s honesty, contrasts Risberg and Gandil with Landis, and warns a guilty verdict could crush baseball’s image and invite lawsuits. It views Landis as pivotal in a nation discussing the sport’s honesty.
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Risberg
Kennard
Landis
Ty Cobb
Tog
Casity
Star cleared of charges in Cleveland council rebuke
Commissioner Lenilis facing pressure as Cleveland City Council nearly unanimously backs a plan to drop charges. The action mirrors Detroit’s stance on Ty Cobb clarified by Speaker Tris Speeker. No final decision yet on a committee probe amid tense local politics.
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Chicago
Lenilis’ Hopper
Tenerroy Morny
Cleveland
Ib Tris Speeker
Ohio City
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Bud” Leonard
Swede Hysteriouis Letters Trigger Baseball Scandal Talk
Fragmentary notes hint at a baseball scandal rumor from 1917 linked to a figure nicknamed Swede. The garbled text references future explosions in the sport and mentions a person named Hughery and a possible matter in Portscene with a team or event in question.
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Hughery
Portsnee
Private bout eyed between Paoling and Antolin Fierro
A garbled report hints heavyweight Paoling willing to fight Cuban champion Antolin Fierro for a private bout at an undisclosed Havana venue. The text mentions a $52,000 price and a staged setting possibly near Madison or Forty Street, with likely publicity considerations.
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Antolin Fierro
Cain
Havana
Madisom
Bre Way
Wad -Forty Straad Street
Big Ten basketball race reshaped by second round results
Illinois and Iowa pace after heavy scoring night as Minnesota falls 24 points and Purdue keeps pace. Michigan drops to two and Wisconsin edges Ohio State, Northwestern and Chicago each defend twice while Iowa faces fresh conferences. Dallas game moved to Baylor gym. opening Dallas game with Rice set for January 22.
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Indiana
Iowa
Chicago
Hnelpamy
Lowa
Minnesota
State
Difrat
Towa
Puredue
Nual
Michigan
Wiscon
Vicw
Tory
Hicht
Badgers
Northwestern
Ohio
Dallas
Baylor Oni Ly
Bom
Ballas
Rice
Sunday Day For Quail Hunters Get One More Sunday
Quail hunters may enjoy an extra Sunday as the season officially runs December 1 to January 16 per Game Warden Jersig. A mistaken belief held that the season closed Saturday night January 45. the law specifies the southern zone allows hunting through January 16, inclusive.
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Jersig
Lions Conquer Bobcats In A Good Game
San Marcos Tan. St Marks Lions led by left handed Jake Hill with nineteen points from all angles, outscored Southwest Texas Beachers Bobcats 25 to 45 in a Monday night practice game. Dixon led Bobcats with twelve points while Johnson added six and Digloy three. Substitutes Irby Johnson West Disny Wright were listed.
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Tan
Jake Hill
St. Mark's Lions
San Antonio
Southwest Texas Beachers Bobcats
St. Mary's College
Lions
Bobcats
Enimtine
Agai
Gish
Engelhere
Ain
Dixon
Johnson
Sail
Sengelbert Couter
F Fiery
Irby Johnson
West
Disny
Wright
Abilene Christian Game Schedule Postponed Four Days
Abilene Texas January 11 Abilene Christian College basketball postponements shift opening games by four days due to date changes. Wildcats were set to face Western Alabama Christian College in coming weekend dates, with adjustments noted by coach Chili Adams.
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Abilene
Texas
Abilene Christian College
Wildcats
Wester Alabama Christian College
Ded Oka
Chili Adams
Abilene Christian
PORKERS LEAD W CASE RACE IN CONFERENCE PLAY
Texas Christian University faces Texas Longhorns Tuesday night as conference play begins. Arkansas tops scoring with Haizlip leading the race. Rice, Baylor, and Texas A&M show strong early performances in a season marked by tight races and emerging standouts.
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Baylor Bears
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Horned Brogs
Froge
Uoach
Doc Stewart
Haizlip
Raislip
Pickel
Allison
Steele
Morris
Rice
Strickland
Baylor
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