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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1927

Page

5

Hagen Grace golfer refuses Western Open guarantee for Texas Open

Hagen Grace, known for demanding appearance guarantees, has informed the Texas Open committee via his manager Robert E. Harlow that he will participate only if guaranteed $300 above any prize. Willow Springs officials and the San Antonio Golf Association oppose such guarantees, noting prior anti guarantee stances and suggesting Hagen may skip the $6000 Willow Springs event.

Waiter Hagen Robert E. Harlow Chamber of Commerce Hagen Harlow Hazen New Orleans Russell C. Hill San Antonio Golf Association Willow Springs Hill Lsctets Farlow Clegg Barlow Ional Meers Amores

Will Los Angeles Help Its Golf Open Attendance

Fears arise that fans may skip the Texas Open at Wilson Springs due to gallery fees. Los Angeles hosts a similar event with a higher gate and Tiger field, raising doubt about attendance and gate revenue for the Wil son Springs tournament.

Wilson Springs Los Angeles Emerei San Antonio el Caballero Willow Springs

Well matched rink teams in game

Crystal Palace hosts a hard fought division game as Kraughlin strengthens Palace and Kid Jacks debuts in defense. Lineups and substitutes listed, with start time not shown due to unreadable timing. The match features Isisi Palace versus Division in a close South era rink clash.

Carver Crystal Palace Eacy Kraughlin Palace Kid” Jacks Fort Sam Houston Isisi Palace Poulon Mehaughlin Howard Andeeton Jacks Daadsannte Lee Rubsamen HL Marshall Odescens Bleecker Fisher Nelson Robertson LaChaenes Rogers Pelaco Campbell Davis A. Anderson

Wheat Signs With Philadelphia Athletics Outfielder Zach Wheat Joins

Zach Wheat, veteran outfielder, has been released by the Brooklyn Nationals and signed with the Philadelphia Americans. Manager Connie Mack announced Wheat’s signing, stating he is now satisfied with the roster for the upcoming season.

Philadelphia Zach Wheat Brooklyn Nationals Philadelphia Americans Connie Wack Athletics Iodey Wheat

Three way tie leads Big Ten race after Maroons top Northwestern

In Chicago on January 18 the Big Ten basketball race remains a three way tie as Chicago, Wisconsin and Purdue pull even with Northwestern slipping after the Maroons 34 29 win over the Wildcats. Michigan and Indiana show two game wins but Minnesota drops to three straight losses with Ohio and Northwestern also faltering.

Chicago Chitazo Northwestern Maroons Wiseconsin Purdue Michigan Towa Kingis Indiana Minnesota Ohio

Welters Will Draw 65000 Gate for NYC Fight

New York reports a 65000 gate for Friday’s ten round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Joe Dandes of Baltimore faces Edsie Roberts of Tacoma in a marquee match following Roberts knockout of Dundee. The upset win did little to alter Dundee’s top rating or Roberts odds.

New York New Madison Square Garden Joe Dandes Baltimaore Edsie Roberts Tacoma Wash Roberts Dundee

Rubio Clinches Mexican Flyweight Title in Mexico City

The postfight photo shows Gonzalo Rubio with his arm raised after defeating his opponent for the championship in Mexico City. The event, part of the Beethoven Hail card, featured rival fighters introduced as "champion of Mexico" but Rubio proved the rightful champion with the victory.

Mexico Gonzalo Rubio Mexico City

Fight Results From Newark and Nearby Cities

Boxing results list multiple ten round bouts with knockouts and TKOs. George Court nes of Oklahoma stopped Willie Walker of New York in Newark. One-Step Watson of Omaha defeated Anty Gary of Elizabeth in Newark. Sabie Castellane of Newark scored a knockout over Andy Chaney of Baltimore in Oakland. Harry Wills of San Diego won a technical knockout against Billy Murray of Lowell. Jackie Johnston beat Ward Sparks in Detroit.

Newark N. T George Courtnes Oklahoma Willie Walker New York Step Watson Omaha Anty Gary Elizabeth N. J Sabie Castellane Andy Chaney Baltimore Oakland Cal Harry Wills San Diego Billy Murray Lowell Mass

Cigar's Just a Cigar and Bat Fight in Spotlight

New York report highlights Tack Delaney a French Canadian heavyweight who favors cigars ham and eggs and the "wide open spa" as he eyes a possible world title clash with Gene Tunney. The piece notes Delaney’s confidence and possible challengers Pauline and Paul Berlenbach amid ongoing negotiations. Suzanne Lenglen and other tennis stars may appear in Albert Hall exhibitions, with planned games ahead of the spring season.

New York Tack Delaney M'Sion Gene Timer Vworld Deiaing Suzanne TO London Suzanne Lenglen Albert Hall Charles B.cochrun Been Meade

Scrappy Mexican Contenders Highlight Tuesday Fight Card

Promoter Edwards brings a rugged a six bout program to Beethov en hall with five Mexican imports and the celebrated Kid Thomas of Fort Sam Houston in the spotlight. The main event features Carlos Rubie defending against Kid Thomas in a ten round flyweight showdown.

Gayle Tallot Beethoven Hall Mexico Bugs Kid Thomas Fort Sam Houston Gonzalo Rubio Texrounder Bobby Fernandez Jose “Bulldog” Gonzales Fernandez Gonzales Fernandes Carlos Rubie Land of Montezuma Rubio Hidwards B. F. Townsend James Lindie

Jeff Wins Title Clash Over Poodle in Glendale

Former world heavyweight champion Kim Jeffries won a court decision in Glendale to possess a poodle after a dispute with Mrs Jessie C Swift. The case drew 21 witnesses and many reporters with photographers at ringside.

Glendale Caldan Kim Jeffries Justice Court Jessie C. Swift Jefferies Swift Burbank

Robins Deny Brooklyn Nationals Sale Talks

New York January 13 Robins secretary Fred Hanlon denies reports that negotiations for selling the Brooklyn Nationals to John K Tener former Pennsylvania governor and former National League president are taking place at the Robins office. Hanlon calls the claims news to him.

New York Brooklyn Nationals John K. Tener Pennsylvani National League The Robins Fred Hanlon

Legless man to enter Catalina swimoff official entry

Charles Zimmy a legless Chicago native now living in Oakland was officially entered in the Catalina Channel swim race worth forty thousand dollars set for Saturday. Despite surprised officials Zimmy says he has a fair chance and has trained weeks. Other leading entrants include Norman Ross and Mrs Lottie Schoammel with Catalina Island used as training base as rivals sharpen for the sea marathon.

Universal Services Los. Angeles Charles Zimmy Chicago Eno Oakland Zimmy Catalina Island Norman Ross Lottie ‘Schoammel

Main High Girls Seek Revenge in Basketball Clash

Main Avenue girls host Brackenridge in a Thursday game at Liena Field as the Crimsonettes seek to avenge a prior football defeat. With last year’s lineup nearly intact, Brackenridge’s Mabel Morris and Theresa Franks lead the forwards while Main Avenue counters with Alice Reutzels and Martha Fischer.

Brackenridge Main Avenue Brackenridge Court Liena Field Crimsonettes Shursay Mabel Morris Theresa Franks Dorothy Netlach Gloria Thomason Edna Butler Emily Ziegler Alice Reutzels Martha Fischer Audra Yacey Marion Chases Louise Clements Truth Senfield

Dawes Luncheon With Boxer Mann in Washington

Vice President Dawes had a luncheon in his room on Wednesday as inquiries with Monte Mann, former University of Nebraska football star and now a boxer, continued in Washington.

Washington Dawes Enqites Monte Mann University of Nebraska

Corps Area polo cup goes to Headquarters at Breckenridge Park

Ninth Infantry, at Breckenridge Park, beat the Doughboys 11 to 10 in a windy open goal handicap final. Capt Mastey led scoring with a fifth-period goal, while Capt Hutusteiner contributed two goals. The Headquarters team, captained by Haste and Hutusteiner, shows growing strength ahead of mid winter tournaments and next Sunday exhibitions.

Auartern Ninth Infantry Breckenridge Park Scheduledi Iovatare K. Coulter Neg Applevart Vom Mastey George Huthsteiner Hutusteiner Jones Iirkpatrick Wilson Mickel Coulter Frank Jr Meloyee iKelly Dick

Drury Soccer Cup Matches Planned Among Local Schools

St John’s Seminary and Main High meet Tuesday at St John’s Field to start a five game series for the Drury Cup, awarded to San Antonio’s top school team. Breckenridge High is invited to enter. no reply yet. Future games set at Concepcion and Sir Pedro parks with dates to be arranged after a league meeting. Also notes a one month suspension of the Alamo club by the San Antonio Scherer Football Association for violating agreement not to play against a Mexico club player. Ton de la Pena features for Alamo, Maio Club to hold a Friday business meeting.

St. Joohn’s Seminary St John’s Field Concepcion Road San’ Antonio Mai High Breckenridg High Sir Pedro” Park Concepcion Park St. John's Seminary Alamo San Antonio -Scherer Football? Association Mexico T. J. Ward Hurst Gorcer Association Ton de la Pena Alamo Ela Maio Club

Squadron 68 Champs Now

Sieur Ty B Walker's squadron quintet captured the championship of Kelly field Wednesday night by rallying from behind to beat the crack Fortieth Squadron 39 to 16 in an extra five minute period. It was the third meeting of the rivals with earlier results 27 26 and 24 16. Kelly field held a strong record this seven season, losing only two of twenty two games. Lineups listed for both squadrons.

Sieur B. Walker Kelly’ Field Kelly Field Trughey Ane Brown Pearson Hyde Coombs Cehling 40Th Burkstresser Williams Hollowaya Renter Arile West Suardley Defes Grisham

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