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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1927

Page

7

Brackenridge Eagles Open Cage Schedule at San Marcos

Brackenridge High Eagles travel to San Marcos to face the Lobos in the season opener as coach Wright Riley builds a strong unit around Rudy Cavalos. The team eyes a state meet berth, aiming to overcome Main Avenue Crimson rivals in local play and a Wednesday Fort Sam Houston series.

Tirtnz Diamore B Wright Riley Brackenridge High Eagles San Marcos Sirong Saux Marcos Lobos Lobos Eagles Riley Rudy Cavalos Main Avenue Crimsons Brackenridge Fort Sam Touston Main Avenue Twenty-third Infantry Nourt Hamilton Higgins Yost Crimsons Hefinér

Local Court of Hoal Team Defeated by Roughbours

In a rough contest the Roughbours outscored Heffner's squad as fort battles and key scorers faced defeat. Main scorers included Captain Winkin and Fiores with five points each, while centers and substitutes filled the lineup as the game wore on.

Roughbours Heffner Fort Winkin Fiores Nickel and Rearie Fea Elurs Soldiers Ian Tory ‘Slice' Gallman Lie Mitch' Alyar Deaton” Brown Leachka Sthue

Girls Leaguers Play One Game at Camp Normoyle

Local girls league schedules a single game at Camp Normoyle. Players, coaches, and attendees gather on the undisturbed court as teams compete in an informal match. Officials report a spirited contest with notable effort from both sides.

Camp Normoyle Normarly Court

Johnson May Resign As President Of American League

Chicago report states Johnson, long leader of the American League, acknowledged 34 years in harness and hinted at possible resignation. Directors debate what to tell Commissioner Landis about Cobb Speaker letters and the Leonard matter, with Johnson’s fate tied to support within the league.

Chicago Eee Ban Johnson League Johnson Landis Ty Cabt Tris Chere Algo Leonard Jetters Buc Johnsor Tolinsen Leonard Commissio Barnard Cleveland Clark Griffith Washington Phil Ball Frank Navin Detra Te Johnson Revel Biruand Philadelphia Atha Hic New York Clarks Griffmn Bob Quinn Jouhnson

Eagles fly high in City Nine league with four straight wins

In the City Nine Py League the Eagles dominate the second half, winning all four games with strong innings and top scoring from Plovers and team members. Scores show a commanding series, while other leagues report the Grona Wave losing two to Ehlert Doctors, and Sunset Wood and Coal Company edging toward a close match as Shope faces Cloonan and Osborn.

Eagles Joe Plovers Parrots Grona Wave Ehlert Doctors Waves Doctors Doos Ehlert Thrkill Battery Kilgore Harry Nis Joi Jed Wandicap Sunset Wood and Coal Company Freddie Meyer Lee Evans Mutten Wood Con Lee Besch Postel Udrich Lososit Street Evans Mipe Meyer J Temple Eyhorh Howard Se Saraey Boss Cloonan and Osborn Flori Shoes

Sports Shorts: Mitchell Suspended After Terris Bout

Trny Mitchell of Philadelphia is indefinitely suspended by the New York state athletic commission after his clash with Sid Terris in New York, with Mitchell weighing 156 pounds, one over the limit. Gene Tunney in Minneapolis hints at a Dempsey title fight, saying Dempsey should draw a bigger gate. The U S Lawn Tennis Association notes Germany’s membership bid while a Davis Cup challenge is not forwarded.

Universal Service Trny Mitchell Philadelphia New York State Athletic Commission Decal Sid Terris New York Mitchell Gene Tunney Minneapolis Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard United States Lawn Tennis Association Germany

Ohio to Wipe Out Jackass Race Ban and Obsolete Laws

Ohio lawmakers consider a bill to repeal about two hundred old statutes from 19th and early 20th century rules. Provisions target drunken stage drivers and penalties for rushing toll gates on turnpikes, among other archaic restrictions.

Ohio Colembts

Run in a Tunnel and Cut Records Tip From Professor

London readers debate a provocative tip from Professor A. Voi, Nobel prize candidate, proposing tunnel runs to reduce air resistance. The plan suggests a sealed atmosphere to lower oxygen needs, claiming existing records in half mile and longer distances could be surpassed.

London San

Glenna Collett Medalist in Nassau Golf Event

New York January 21 Miss Glenna Collett of Providence was medalist in the Nassau ladies golf championship final. Collett tied the field with a strong showing in the quainfsine rev cal event reported by wireless to the Munsen steamship.

New York Glenna Collett Providence Nassau Munsen Collett

Tilden Invited to Play in Texas Exhibition Matches

The University of Texas invites the famed tennis star Tilden to appear in February exhibitions at the dedication of snow courts in Austin. If he travels to Austin, local tennis fans expect a San Antonio stop as well, with B. J. C. Norton who once held the national doubles title likely to participate.

Suzanne Lenglen Vinetut Richards C. A. Pyle Sean Big Lill Alee Ang Rer University of Texas Big Kill Ti Tilden Austin San Antonio B. J. C. Norton Tilden Bill Norton

Rudolph Leads World Pocket Billiards Title Match

Erwin Rudolph of Chicago leads Ralph Greenleaf 148 to 146 after the first 150 point block in a 50 point match in New York. Greenleaf staged a late rally with a 44 point run and moved into the lead briefly before Rudolph extended his total.

New York Erwin Rudolph Chicago Ralph Greenleaf Greenleaf Rudolph R Rudolph

College diver notches wins over two university teams

Chicago January 21 A collegiate diver of promise named Walter Colbath rose above amateur swimming stars by defeating Halvorsen and O Connor in key events. Johnny Weissmuller reclaimed a century title, surpassing last year’s time set by Arne Bork who did not compete.

Chicago Walter Colbath Halvorsen O. Connor Chierga A. A Johnny Weissmuller Arne Bork

FIGHTING THE JINX

Victoria amateur hockey team from Montreal sails to Sweden with a red cap charm for goalie Roland Beaudry. Beaudry places the cap on his helmet before each game to ward off rivals. The Canadian club York was blanked 10 to 0 at Madison Square Garden.

York Victoria Montreal Sweden Roland Beaudry Inison Square Garden

Non-College Relay Event at Penns Relays Details

Fragmentary note describes non-college relay events at Penns Relays with mentions of sprint distances and possible times. It references Wenry and unspecified participants, but lacks clear results, dates, or full names. Further readable context needed to form a complete summary.

Women Swimmers Go After Records at Five Day Meet

The five day meet features top national champions including Martha Pere pig tid and Latthert in freestyle events. Doris eFMtara Nageff leads the field in sprint strokes while Tiarea gyvente and Mieke Whiten vie for record efforts in back and butterfly. Diving highlights include Agnes Gt Tysek and Telen Van atterpl competing in 220 yard events.

Eeawt Jens Ae Geeep Peasy Mieke Whiten Martha Pere Pig Tid Bue Bos Queters Latthert Ated Doris Efmtara Nageff Sp Qeye Aagrk Telen van Atterpl Bey Agnes Gt Tysek

Elm Creek Girls Hover World Record With 103 Point Win

Elm Creek high school girls hoops beat Riverdale 103 to 0 after opening season win over Amherst 6 to 0. Warren Pa. team had claimed 84 to 0 previously but Elm Creek now pursues a world record with a dominant performance.

Elm Creek Neb Warren Elm Creek High School Riverdale Elm Cree Amherst

Dyer Confident He Will Be Cardinal Regular This Year

Eddie Dyer of San Antonio expects to return to the St. Louis Cardinals as a regular pitcher next season. He is currently in the insurance business with his brother in the City National Bank building and will rejoin MLB with one of the best miniature seasons in Syracuse in the International League. Dyer won twelve games and lost six, five losses by one run.

Eddie Dyer San Antonio St. Louis Cardinals Eddie City National Bank Syracuse

Aileen Riggin Shifts Focus to Fancy Skating Titles

New York on January 21 reports Aileen Riggin, renowned for swimming and fancy diving, ready to compete in ice skating. Authorities say she will pursue ice titles, marking a new phase in her athletic career.

Aileen Shapes New York Aileen Riggin

Hornsby sued for 5000 by lawyer in St. Louis

Rosery Hornsby former St. Louis manager was sued for 5000 by attorney Frank J. Quinn who said he was hired in 1923 to defend Hornsby after club owners suspected insubordination by John McGraw of the New York Giants. Hornsby is preparing to join the Giants after a recent trade. Frank Moore, Cincinnati commissioner, said he will sue Hornsby for about 9000 he alleges he advanced for horse bets and real estate.

ST. Louis Rosery Hornsby Frank J. Quinn Hornsby John McGraw New York Giants Giants New York Frank Moore Cincinnati Iris

New Bowling Loop in Row With A B C

Chicago report states the World Bowling Association plans a Detroit tournament. The American Bowling Congress opposes and says ABC entries will be barred from ABC competition. Louis T. Petersen, ABC president, insists the ABC laws are not violated by the Detroit plan.

Chicago Tau Drominters Detroit American Bowling Congress A. B.C Louis T. Petersen Weed

Ball High Defeats Beaumont in Galveston Showdown

In Galveston on January 21, Ball High School edged Beaumont High 25 to 21 in a local basketball game. Ball High led at halftime and held off Beaumont in the final period to secure the victory.

Ball High Galveston Ball High School Beaumont High

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