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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1927

Page

5

Teeth Gorge Champ To Give Up Golf

Texas Open golf at Willow Sprince on Jan 29 will crown a new champion as MacDonald Smith cannot defend his title due to pyorrhea threatening his teeth and heart. Bobby Cruickshank arrives in California to rest for San Antonio, expressing affinity for the city and plans to base there. The field grows with new contenders while some top players are unavailable. Hagen will appear in Texas with a Dallas exhibition featuring Harry Cooper.

Harold Scherwitz Willow Sprince MacDonald Smith California Bobby Cruickshank San Antonio Cruickshank el Paso Lee Bobby Willow Springs Texas Jack Smith Brackenridge Park Smith Lee Diegel Joseph Schenk Eddie Sjnes Gene Sarazen Florida Johnny Barrell Quickshank Charley Guest Ed Wadley Vic D' Alberto Dark Horse Hagen Walter Hazen Tex Harry Cooper Dallas Cooper Los Angeles Owen

Hagen and Cooper Exhibition Tour In Dallas

Hagen and Cooper announced a planned exhibition tour with Walter Haven and Marry Cooper in Dallas starting January. The schedule includes Cedar Crest events and stops in Houston and San Antonio, with two weeks of appearances planned following their arrival, per Bid Commer.

Dallas Cooper Walter Haven Cedar Crest Houston

Wichita Falls Golf Stars Head to Texas Open

Wichita Falls stars Bil Sinachan and J T Yeargin depart Sunday for San Antonio to compete in the Texas Open. Latiny Wochran, 1924 and 1925 Texas amateur champion, also plans to make the trip with Weeks Park Golf Club manager Yeargin.

Wichita Falls Bil Sinachan

Dugan to Fight Pancho at Beethoven Hall Thursday Night

Faith, Pat and many hail Kid Dugan a fine lad. His father, a Kansas City rabbi, waits in suspense as Dugan faces Kid Pancho at Beethoven Hall Thursday night. Harry Goller is identified in relation to the bout.

Faith Pat Kid Dugan Kid Pancho Beethoven Hall Kansas City Harry Goller Paneno Rome Kid Dauch Ping

Bowles and Juelg Shatter Springs Course Records

In a Tesus Open practice round at Willow Springs, Bowles and Juelg posted rapid scores despite a lingering thumb injury. Bowles shot 71 on a windy day, with a back-nine 32, while both professionals pushed pace and challenged course records, drawing praise from onlookers.

Suber Tucker Bowies Edwin “Berile Willow Springs Juelz Bowles Antonio Bo Bowlesmith

Hubbard Denies Turning Pro After Madisonville Meet

Amateur star Jian Hubbard, 1 Cleveland, denied turning professional after a broad jump event at his home town Madisonville last night. The sports note references a party involving golf terms and a humorous misprint about a money match and nine holes, but confirms Hubbard's amateur status remains intact.

Hubbard Still Jian Dellart Hubbard Hane Madisonville

Fight Results From New York to California Tonight

Fights tonight list Eddie Anderson in New York and a ten round bout in Summa California. Names like Black Bil Cuban fly and Pinkey York appear, with others including Wilmis tom Cal Everett Strong Omaha and Paul Parrish Oklahoma. The page notes a technical knockout for Ceh Young Harry Winn Diego and mentions Honolulu and San Lucas in brief fight items.

Associatedress New York Eddie Anderson WioMiNe Summa California Black Bil Pinkeyw York Wilmis Tom Cal Everett Strong Omaha Paul Parrish Oklama Ten Oakland Ceh Young Harry Diego Ovar Denury Priston Honolulu Dive Barie Mort Dixie Lahood Bantamines San Lucas

Texas Coach Search Thrown Into Jeopardy Over Applications

A flood of more than 21 applications for the Texas football coaching job has been filed with the athletic committee. Names mentioned include J Bon Stewart and Gary Wetzel among others as the panel weighs candidates. The process moves forward as votes and appointments remain unsettled.

Austin Jan He Athletic Comnhivers Footka Gary

Latzo Fights Baker in May in welterweight title defense

Latzo, touted as the world welterweight champion, plans to defend his title in May against Baker. Reports say Baker recently lost a bout but is expected to make a strong showing. Latzo has a busy schedule with bouts vs Jimmy Jones, AP Webster, and George Russell lined up in venues including Dittshorel, Cin reinn, and Oklahoma City in February and March.

VTL Barts da Dan

Pancho Pancho Fights Kid Dugan In Main Bout

Boxing bill at Beethoven hall features San Antonio favorite Kid Pancho meeting Kid Dugan of Kansas City in the main ten round bout. Promoter Ed Edwards promises a strong card with Jackson vs Macias and two amateur preliminaries, with betting and anticipation high among local fans.

Gayle Talbot JR San Antonio Fistiana Beethoven Hall Kid Pancho Kid Dugan Kansas City Fool K. ©. Brown Farr Sam Houston Kid Wood Squared Circle Brown

Cottonseed Greens at El Paso Worry Pros in Prantine

Fragmentary OCR text references cottonseed greens, El Paso issues, and stray names. Core readable items mention Pro s and an entanglement with Loneoaf and gray Johnny v4 amid unclear context.

el Paso

Engineers Rally to Beat Infantry in Scrappy Showdown

A muddled report notes Engineers rally to defeat Infantry with key lineups and players such as Halliday, Weller, Labrand, and Smith turning in drives. Referee mentions and scattered names suggest a tense contest with limited readable details.

Soegud Paginners Fefe Meirath Cain and Seeiede Halliday Weller Ang Labrand Goarde Smith

Cards Seek To Sign Up Frank Snyder

The St. Louis Cardinals renewed attempts to sign Frank Snyder, former St. Louis catcher and long time New York Giants star. Snyder, who spent 1926 in New York waivers, asked for a 1927 contract but was refused. He returned to Texas spending time on his ranch and hunting. The Cardinals aim to pair him with manager Bob O Farrell, the only experienced catcher, and Breadon said he expects to sign Snyder before week’s end.

St. Louis Cardinals Frank Snyder San Antonio Snyder St. Louis New York Giant New York Sam Breaden Cardinals Texas Bob O'Farrell Breadon

Wildcats Fall To Bankers In Intermed League Clash

Sam Houston Bankers edged Frackenridge Wildcats 24 to 20 as R e h man led scoring with ten points and Carrola added six. In the nightcap Peoples Supply defeated St Joseph's Society 27 to 17, with Ter rillian leading the losers at eleven. league games next week were postponed.

Sam Houston Bankers Basket Jack Williams Frackenridge Wildcats Gil Turner Ball Peoples St Tasent ‘Cagers Schultz Main Avenue Mraeckenridee Rehsman Rehman Carrola Pankers Wildcats Holland Fikes Alex Salas Yong Pena Land Peoples Supply St. Joseph’s Soeiety Terrillian Sam Houston Bankers Art Center Scott Mennier Howard Rite

Commercial Tigers Triumph Over Heights in Racketball League

The Commercial Tigers defeat Heights Boys in a Racketball League match played at Puesday. Key players include captain Coleman at center, Betts and Wright as guards, with forwards Alamo Tisighta Mickenfare and teammates Roig and Perien contributing notable plays.

Taniies Puesday Abyiratio Ve Stars Tanesipet Alamo Tisighta Mickenfare Coleman Centor Betts Wright Tigers Alvarado Cuellar Fris

College Basketball Scores From A Fragmented Report

An unreadable OCR fragment lists college basketball scores with Navy, Yale, Fordham and Dartmouth appearing among scattered figures. Varsity results show uncertain values and team names, reflecting a damaged page with inconsistent numerals and misread letters.

Local High Schools Ready for Three Game Series

With under a week to the three game title series Main avenue and Brackenridge high schools face top opposition. Hamilton’s Main avenue squad meets Ment. Pate Seffner and the 23rd Infantry Gagers in an exhibition at Fort Sam Houston Auditorium. Brackenridge opens Friday at San Marcos against the San Marcos Lades with twelve players traveling. The matches promise a well balanced showdown between the two senior teams as fans anticipate a fierce race for the title.

Main Avenue Brackentige Pepare Harry Hamilton Pate Seffner Twenty-Third Infantry Gagers Fort Sam Houston Fort Sam Hagles San Marcos Brackenridge Eagles Hobby Hon South Side Uvo Peas Wright Files Brackenridge Hares Hamilton Sr Alain Avenue Fort Sam Houston Auditorium

25 Goalers in L A Party to San Antonio Double Header

Houston is sending a 25 man party to San Antonio for a Saturday night double header at Camp Narmoxle. The girls from Flowston Southern Pacific railway face Draughon's Business College, while the Houston men tackle Incal Roemer aggregation after the game. The Roemers recently played in Houston.

Houston San Anamin Camp Narmoxle Flowston Southern Pacific Railway Draughon Business College San Antonio Ollock Roemer Roemers Bayou Cite

Soldiers Have Chance to Become World Champions

Soldiers stationed around San Antonio compete in a free throw tournament to crown the world champion shooter. The San Antonio Army M.C. A. hosts the event through February 28 with scores under set rules. International teams and organizations participate. Turk Cops and others are among the prize entrants.

Antonio San Antonin Army M.C. A Iserview YS Arc. A Severkd Turk Cops Iuiedady Prises

Langford Benefit Bouts Draw $6000 For Star Boxer

In New York many races and boxes gathered last night to aid Langford in a benefit bout series. The event drew about $5000 in contributions and featured both Negro and white boxers in a show supporting the former champion’s fight against possible blindness.

New York Dans Sara Leangford Boston Rostan Great Heights

Artillery Cagers Defeat Infantry in Army League Game

The Fifteenth Artillery team edged the Infantry Headquarters Battery and the Twentieth Infantry Headquarters Company in a midweek Army & Navy league contest. Notable players include forwards Holloway Williams Choquette and guards Smid, Osenhansh, Moni.

Sifteenth Piert Artillery Twentieth Infantry Army &Y Hneaps Iteenth Artillery Prieda Mev Williams Choquette Coneters Holloway Miekfared Taentionh Unfantey Smid Osenhansh Murtateh

Baseball War Looms Over Winter Campaign Portrayed

The piece railing at Baseball War between Ban Johnson and Judge Landis foresees a dramatic clash as both leaders push their agendas. It notes heated exchanges over authority, pay, and past scandals, with fans awaiting a lively season kickoff and tensions simmering into spring.

Landis Johnson Ban Tan Judge Landis

Cardinals Vow Title Defense With Largely Intact Roster

The St Louis Cardinals plan to defend their National League crown with a largely unchanged lineup minus manager Hornsby who was traded to the Giants. Douthit Southworth Blades lead the outfield while Frisch at second and Bell at third anchor a deep infield. O'Farrell returns as manager and player. McKechnie joins as coach as Avon Park prepares for 21 preseason games.

ST. Tous Bie Louis Cardinals Southworth Nave Douthit Blades Vlades Tor Frisch Hornsby Breadon Frisch Anil Giant Tas Shortston m Kerstaun Bottomler Lester Bell Cardinal Alexander the Treat Peries Haines Shordel Rheta Reinhart Keen Herman Bell Jimmy Sting Bob O'Farrell Inkseason I McKechnie Jill McKechnie Pittsburgh Pirates Avon Park Fila Tune

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