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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1927

Page

5

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Harold Scherwitz discusses the sixth Texas Open golf championship in San Antonio. Warren Brown, renowned sports writer, will cover the event for Universal Service and The San Antonio Light. Brown, experienced in California tournaments, arrives with family to report the Texas Open with extensive newspaper features.

Harold Scherwitz San Antonio Texas Willow Springs Jmbiicity Warren Brown Universal Service Damon Runyon Warren Browns Brown California The Light Tesas Los Angeles Taight New York New York Giants Walter Heyen

Sarazen Declines Open Challenge Amid Miami Contract

The telegram from Gene Sarazen says he cannot come due to a Miami club contract, dampening hopes for a Sarazen Hagen duel in the LTesas Open. Walter Hagen is already entered with manager Esb Harlow, while talk of a possible private rivalry wanes amid logistical uncertainties.

Hagen Mateh Esb Harlow Gene San Antonio Texas One

Sacred Heart Boys Wallop on the Court

Sacred Heart team dominated the game Tuesday night on the home court. Eric Marrs led with 13 points while teammates Wallace and Butler each contributed in double figures, along with key plays from Gonzales and other forwards.

Sacred Heart Boys Wallop Theleart Eric Marrs

Delaney Maloney to Meet in Madison Square Garden Bout

Jack Delaney light heavyweight and Tim Maloney Boston heavyweight sign for a ten round match at Madison Square Garden on February 18. Each earns 30 percent of receipts, promoter Tex Rickard seeks commission approval to increase from 3 to 2. The bout targets consent to crown a challenger for James J Turner.

Universal Service New York Jack Delaney Timmy Amaloney Boston Madison Square Garden Tex? Rickard James Joseph Turner Aweight Delaney Maloney Richards Boxing Commission Gerden James F. Farley Tunners Liglanes Pete Reillr Dan Carroll Richard Ster Moon Carrol

Edith Cummings Turns Explorer

Chicago January report notes former national women’s golf champion Edith Cummings planning new ventures abroad and near polar regions. The article discusses her shift from golf to exploration and mentions companions joining her on proposed trips to Alaska and the Arctic, with friends and associates supporting the plan.

Edith Cummings Explorer Chicago Fairways New Market Lo Snow Aan Gelfer Mee Orden Yielp Rokenliss T & Te

Medina Seining Ban Proposed by Local Officials

Medina advocates an anti seining bill to protect young fish in Medina Lake. Local supporters include wharf and lake property owners such as Fred Christilles Ed Seekatz and Joe Graniell. Proponents say banning seining will allow bass and other juveniles to mature for larger future catches.

Wiliam Medina Lake Atel Fred Christilles Ed Seekatz Joe Graniell Furlong Medina Jake

Aggies Meet Leading Hogs in Fort Worth Friday

The Southwest Conference title race likely hinges on Texas A&M and Arkansas as they clash in Fayatteville this weekend. Both teams are tied for first with Arkansas holding more wins. a Razorbacks double win would curb the Aggies lead after victories over Rice andSMU. Other key games include Texas vs Baylor in Austin and Texas Christian vs Texas Christian in Waco.

Fort Worth Jen Texas Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Fay Atteville Arkansas Aggies Rice Semhern Methodist University Texas Longhorns Bester Bears Austin Texas Bears Teras Christian University Horned

Raced injunction denied in Miami racing dispute

Miami court refused temporary injunction to halt a Miami Jaskey club race meeting pending suit. Judges ruled against the request by Linehouse and W L Frendland, with the case highlighting alleged legal violations and the timing of the event.

Miami Fla Miami Jaskey Club Linehouse Court Fudgesson W. L. Frendland Mre

Polo Stars Ratings Cut In Polo Standings

The United States Polo Association handicap committee lowers J Watton Webb and Benson from ten to eight goals. Five players now stand on equal footing with Webb and Benson, while Tommy Hitchcock and Devereaux Milburn remain the country’s only ten-goal men. Other eight-goal players include RK Stewart, Harry East, J Cawdin, A P Perkins, and E W Hepping as rankings shift ahead of the international series.

New York J. Watton Webb Malcolm Stevenson Tommy Hitchcock Devereaux Milburn Webb Enson United States Polo Association RK. E. Steawart Harry East Jor Cawdin A. P. Perkins E. W. Hepping Polo Ries International

Oklahoma Bill Seeks Boxing Wrestling Regulation

A proposed Oklahoma bill would legalize boxing and regulate wrestling through a boxing commission. The measure, introduced by Representative Graham, assigns supervision to the commission and outlines authority over wrestling and boxing activities.

Oklahoma Bop Graham

Williams Puts Wildcats on Display in Turner Hall Clash

Brackenridge high assistant coach Jack Williams promises a strong basketball showcase as his Wildcats face Sam Houston State Bankers in an exhibition at Turner Hall on Wednesday night following the Teague contest. Williams lists forwards Howard and Fikes, center Ehhannon or Savage, guards Berkenhoter, with substitutes Diaz Rayhorn Towers Avilla Hunt Gant Wenfield Dodgen and Van Horn.

Jack Willams Brackenridge High Wildcats Sam Houston State Bankers Turnerhall Peppa Supply System St. Joseph Society Odols Williams Wednesdaright Howard Fikes Ehhannon Savage Berkenhoter Diaz Rayhorn Towers Avilla Hunt Gant Wenfield Dodgen van Horn

Doughboys win twice in Fort Sam league action

Twenty third infantry beat Second Medical 50 to 14 in the Fort Houston basketball league. Special Troops edged Twenty third infantry 32 to 30 in the second game. Yost scored 15 for the Twenty third with Higgins and Wallace adding 10 each.

Twenty-third Infantry Fort Houston Seme Infantry Yost Higgins Wallace Caniff Yostland Heffner Wiggins Mintzer Shawn Howse Church Preston Hesford Hendriz Rhodes Worden Schmick Nanyst Lowe Ninth Infantry Tiperten Parley Claik Etnter Balliner Jones Walker

Windrow Brady Captains Brady High Team

Mererr Windrow, a popular football player from last year, was elected captain at Brady High School’s annual football banquet. He will pilot the Brady Thuldass during the WT pease, the Brady football banquet noted as hosted by the football teachers.

Windrow Brady Brady Tex Mererr Windrow WT Pease Windrow

Fight Results From Across Cities AP Report

In Minneapolis Ernie Miegel defeats Joey Clein by technical knockout. Mike Mandell stops Farmer Lodge in Minneapolis. Ted Blett draws Toni Ross in Deaver. Tommy Comiskey over Al Walther in Denver. Bah Joe Gans beats Charlie Feraci in Los Angeles. Billy Harms wins by foul? over Charlie Long. Billy Bonilas defeats Titchin Ning as lightweight champion. Harry Dillon beats Ray Peker in Portland. Walter Mleghorn defeats AL Arney in Seattle.

Associated Press Minneapolis Ernie Miegel Joey Clein Milwaukee Mike A Mandell St.Paul Farmer Lodge Deaver Ted Blett Toni Ross Pittsburgh Drew Tommy Comiskey Denver al Walther Canton Ohio Los Angeles Joe Gans San Diego Charlie Feraci New Orleans Billy Harms Oakland Charlie Long Omaha Billy Bonilas Bakersfield Titchin Ning Wave

St Johns Dominates Local Soccer Match at San Pedro Park

St Johns Seminary crushed Avenue High School 10 10 42 as L Dunne led with three points and Barganski Kraus and Hug added two each. Main Avenue defense faltered second half while St Johns offense ran up a lopsided score over the local academy team.

St. John’s Seminary Patrick Geehan Locat Avenue High School Seminary Kickers San Pedro Amd Crimson St. Tobn's Main Avenue Crimsons L. Dunne St. John’s Barganski Kraus Hug Gemilizejnwski Wilson

Texas Open golf action draws pros to El Paso and Willow Springs

Texas Open week overview with Hubby Anbby praising Willow Springs layout and Baltusrol comparison. Notables Joe Forrester and Jack Porrester prep, El Paso hosts with $3500 purse, Novak unable to attend, John Dawson to wield his club in the field.

Gayle Talbot JR Clarence Anbby Temple Willow Springs Hubby Praltusrol Tubby Baltusrol Hubber San Antonio Jack Porrester Short Hills N. 3 Jae Beltusrol Forrester EL Paso Joe Tally Heather Tom Lally el Paso Country Club Joe Novak Peed Herndon Chamber of Commerce

Vilha Named Captain of Hill Billies Team

Brown Wood Jan 1 Pancho Bill Vilha of Rosebud Trex rose as captain of the Hill Billies football squad. Vilha is a popular dependable quarterback and punter contributing to the team’s short game and fading plays as part of the Goats. A sixty mile marathon swim between Bimini and Palm Beach is planned with a larger nurse likely to participate.

Brown Wood Pancho Bill Vilha Rosebud Trex Daniel Baker Fla Dan Bimini Palm Beach

George Young Wins Catalina Channel Prize Despite Sharks

SPORT LIGHTS notes columnist Scherwitz humorously warns of greedy "human sharks" seeking George Young's prize money after his Catalina Channel victory. The 17-year-old Canadian won despite critics, with the column praising his feat while lampooning stock salesmen and publicity stunts.

George Young Young George Catalina Channel George Nonng

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