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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1927

Page

17

Cruickshank Leads Way to Tens in California Opens

The article notes Dobby Cruickshank winning the Los Angeles Open and heading to additional coast events with partners including John Corden of New York. Armour won the California team tournament and the Long Beach Open, with appearances by Harry Cooper Charles Guest Will ie Hunter and Vic D Alber to Texas Open. Pros plan stops in El Paso for a $2500 meet and the Texas Open begins Sunday with amateur play.

Dobby Cruickshank Los Angeles John Corden New York Associated Press Tommpert Texas al Watrous Armour Wetrous California Harry Cooper Charles Guest Willie Hunter Vic D'Alberto Angeles Jack Varant Antonian Procat el Caballero Guest D'Alberto Far West Virta Wil Tidy EL Paso Antonio

Rockne Criticizes Football Shift Rule Change

Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, back from Hawaii, calls the two second pause rule before the snap a bad development. He warns that removing the shift eliminates strategic thinking and makes the game a straight brute contest.

Rockne Knute Rockne Notre, Dame Hawaiian Islands

Baseball Merger Set For Sunday in Dallas Paris

UrI-Ciucrnis of the Texas association and the East say baseball leagues will get together Sunday at Paris to discuss forming a Class A circuit. Tentative plans were discussed at a Corsicana executives meeting with association president Mark H. De Witt noting potential expansion from existing memberships.

Dallas Uri Ciucrnis Texas Association Paris al Tie Ting Corsicana Mark H. de Witt

Canadian Swimming Hero George Young Receives National Praise

Canadian admiration pours in after George Young, winner of Catalind Island race, is hailed as a national hero. Messages from officials, including Premier Mackenzie King, pour in to Santa Monica and Young’s widowed mother as concern grows over his 40 percent trainer cut and return home plans to Toronto.

Toronto Tan George Youn Catalind Canada George Santa Monica Cal Young W. L. MacKenzie King Premi Miss Young

Bowling Scores Show Local League Tussles and High Game Marks

In Townn Tal is league action Oscar Besch's Sunsets swept two from Steve Ahr Carmen with two games over 100. Captain Steve led Carmen in scoring 209 585 while "Printer" Weyrich added 540. Hornets and Boosters battled in City Ninepin with Boosters edging 9 frame finish and Hornets posting strong totals.

Tonwn Talis Oscar Besch Sunsets Steve Ahr Carmen Carmen Grasso Ted Steve Weyrich Senne Hansen Becker Grasso Waseeeree Miningen Yaeey Beech Klaus Deseys Sesee Val Weyrich Boosters Hornets Roosters Ralph Nixon New Braunfels Gronas Mitchel Basie Theis Grona Mattress Grona Behles Rhea Neugebauer Ada Theis H. Grom Vets Handlcan Medical Arts Gallman Drug Company Hebb Hope Dod Ossie Frederick Aaa Postel Mitchel Bliss

Giants Plan 1927 Rebuild Around Veterans

New York January 16. Reinforcements for every line of defense and attack spark John McGraw to recapture the National League pennant. The overhaul centers on Rogers Hornsby from St Louis in exchange for Frank Frisch and Jimmy Ring, with veteran holdovers and college recruits shaping the Giant roster for spring training.

New York John McGraw Regin Giants Gotham McGraw Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia McGraww Rogers Hornsby Cardinals Frank Frisch Jimmy Ring Billy Yorry George Kelly Travis Af Reddy Lind Eddie Farrell Pennsylvania Ray Cohen Texas

Boxing Roundup From Cities With Results Across Nations

The report lists multiple boxing outcomes by city and state with winners such as Eddie Huliman Pat Macarthy Sid Terris and Bob Gaven. It notes decisions knockouts and draws across Boston New York Baltimore Philadelphia Cleveland Trenton Jersey City Indianapolis Newark Hot Springs Columbus and more with various opponents and ten round matchups.

Associated Dress Boston Eddie Huliman California Pat Macarthy Roxbury

Edwards Promotes Kil Dugan in Beet hof Show at Beethoven Hall

Promoter Edwards announces Kil Dugan alias Kid Dugan of Kansas City will fight Kid Pancho in a ten round bout at Beethoven Hall on Thursday night. Dugan, the reportedly small boxer at five feet one inch, will train at a 2 PM session Tuesday afternoon with his rabbi’s son background noted.

al Edwards Bip Sing Lee Shen ALJ Mexico Edwards Kil Dugan Kansas City Harry Goller Young Goller Kid Dugan Kid Pancho Beethoven Hall Promoter Edwards Pancho

St John’s and Main Avenue Open Soccer Cup Series

St John’s seminary and Main Avenue high school start a five game series at St John’s field to decide the local academic soccer tide. The 4 pm Tuesday match opens the cup play with both schools fielding teams for theDrury cup. Starting lineups include Wilson Ordner Vee Koung Teal Bile Rauss and Hye.

Main Avenue High School St. John’s Seminary St. John's Field Itague St. John’s Main Avenue St. John's Wilson Ordner Facksom Vee Koung

Two Tournaments Arranged at Brackenridge Park

Park events invite golf tourists to Brackenridge Park Municipal Course with men’s tournament at 9 30 and women’s at 10 30 on Wednesday in blind bogey format open to tourists. Entries via Mr Brokle Travis 4498 or Crockett 9792. Edwards Tops Kauffman in wrestling title bid.

Stors San Antonio Brackenridge Park Pev Mr. Brokle Travis Park Clubhorse Crockett

City Ice Hockey Title Tourney Returns Friday

Schools resume the interscholastic ice hockey title tourney with a best of three series to crown the city champion. The winner faces Texas Military Institute for the championship cup.

Tce Alamo Day Uttersidgn Will'p Tai Avenue High ‘School Texas Military Institute

Blades Cardinal Injured in Park Collision

Ray Blades outfielder for the Cardinals underwent knee surgery after colliding with a wall at Sportsman's Park. He was hospitalized, then sent home to McLeansboro. He has discarded crutches and believes he will be ready for spring training.

Blades SY Louis Tan Ray Blades Wro Snortsman’s Park McLeansboro

Germany Readmitted to International Lawn Tennis Federation

Official notification from the International News Service states Germany is readmitted to the International Lawn Tennis Federation with the right to challenge for the Davis Cup, received by the United States Lawn Tennis Association on January 18.

Geritany Gainay International News Service York Germany United States

Building pits at Speedway meet in San Antonio

The article notes Speedway in San Antonio will add pits for forty cars built opposite the grandstand with fencing and posted pit lines. Officials plan 400 yards of track space for pits, 220 ton scoreboard will show progress, and mechanics must stay near pits. A fifty mile auto race and a one mile motorcycle grind are the featured events.

San Antonios Speedway Moters Announea Grandstall Heneamber Usine Pach

Skaters Choose Match in Dallas Tau Hockey Clash

The Dallas squad dominated Antonio All-Stars in a local hockey game. Rosenthal, ex San Antonio member now managing the home side, steered the effort that led to a decisive victory.

Dallas Antonio All-Stars Si Rosenthal San Antonio Ri Wag Hawks Inter Ié Hueloy

Gotham Fears Elky Clark Set Up for Friday Fight

International New reports from New York describe Elky Clark as a potential setup for a bout with Los Angeles stalwart Barba. Promoters expect heavy attendance at Madisen Square Garden as Clark’s style is scrutinized and doubt lingers over his chances if he stays outside.

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