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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1927

Page

2

Cruickshank Thrills With Circus Shots at Willow Springs

The article reports golf pro Cruickshank delivering circus shots at Willow Springs in a Friday match, including a dramatic eagle two on a par four and a crowd-pleasing sandy shot. It notes spectators and fellow players, the evolving course record, and upcoming entries for the Broadmoor Open and Texan events.

Branley Davies Willow Springs Stuart Stanley Hed Ac Bobby Crutch Stenler Cruickshank Hell Cats Ionk Arit Plas Spa

Armour Exhibits Ideal Golf Form At Congressional Club

Tommy Armour of the Congressional Country Club in Washington D C shows ideal golfing form with a smooth easy finish on the full wood from the tee. Though not the longest driver among pros, Armour is famed for accuracy off the tee and relies on wrist action rather than pure power to maximize distance within his strength.

Tommy Armour Congressional Country Club Washington, D. C Armour Johnny Golden North New Jersey Golf Club Paterson N. J Johnny Farrell Quaker Ridge N. Y Joe Turnesa Fairview Golf Club New York City

LaBarba Retains World Title In One-Sided Madison Square Fight

In Madison Square Garden Elky Clark, the 112-pound challenger from Scotland, is decisively outboxed by Champ Fidel LaBarba who dominated twelve rounds. The 21-year-old Los Angeles fighter showcased stamina yet failed to land a meaningful punch as LaBarba unleashed a relentless barrage to confirm his claim to the world title.

New York Elky Clark Scotland Fidel LaBarba Los Angeles Great Britain Jimmy Wilde Pancho Villa Madison Square Garden Wilde Britain Atom Villa England Clark Izzy Tapaccba Polo Grounds Sotehman la Bertha Ville Searchman LeBarba Scotchman LaBarba Patsy Haley Dave Montrose Sipaz City Towa Newsho, Brown LaBerba Frankie Gen

Burns Figu Caled Draw Rocks Local Fight Card

Burns Figu Caled and Chaack Burns of Lana fought a ten round bout last night. Burns scored a knockdown in the second round but the follow up failed. Home town judges gave Burns the decision amid local chatter about a narrow margin and questions of a clear win.

Chaack Burns Lana Burns Faye

Ruth to star in national picture under bright lights

Ruth signs on to start work before the screen debut and will head to a major production with Anna Niles. The article notes prominent names and tender planning around the film shoot amid Broadway and sporting circles.

Toivernal Servien Los Angeles Ruth Anna OQ Niles

Hagen the Golf King Cashing In On Fame at Texas Open

Walter Hagen earns around 100000 a year from exhibitions and has a strong chance to win the Texas open top prize of fifteen hundred dollars. His manager takes ten percent, while Hagen enjoys golf as his lobby and hobby, touring North and South courses and drawing large crowds.

Walter Hagen Firet Hyedred Smeckers Mately Club Galfars Ron Neeve

Golf Pro Careers and High Earnings Highlighted

A fragment discusses golf pros like Hagen and Cooper, noting earnings up to $180,000 a year and ongoing competition among rising players. It suggests staying in golf and turning pro as a path to financial reward, with references to money, status, and the lure of professional success.

Fight Results From Associated Press Roundup

New York fighters headline results with LaBarba defending in flyweight victory over Clark of Glasgow and multiple wins for Brown Kelly Davies and Suggs across U S venues. Other bouts list draws and stoppages including Carneiro, Finch, Tut, Imperial, and Farrett with upcoming Los Angeles card noted.

Associated Press New York Pidel LaBarba Los Angeles Elky Clark Glasgow Newsboy Brown Sioux City Towa Frackie Genaro Billy Kelly Scranton Lrip Limbaco Chiraza Wille Davies Charlemi- Pa Mickey Durano Harlem Benny Brestoff Brooklyx Paul Milnar St. Paul

Grange Stars Player Falls From Roof

A New York Yankees football player named Varange reportedly fell 170 feet from the Hillmore hotel roof after an argument with promoter OG C. Pyle. The promoter had offered 34 dollars to any team member who could hold a rapidly moving pigskin during the stunt.

College Girls Basketball League enters eighth season

Entering Friday night the College Girly Basketball League expanded to six teams. Draughen’s Taylor team led by Wilkins and Norton faced rival colleges in a string of hard games. Key players included Wilkins Price and Weilhacher with strong showings from substitute guards and centers as the season opened.

S. Hospital Pere Friar College T. Goa Honkel Iwague Draughen Tayatree College Tiearnite Worl College Sneluek Ineal Girly Insteras Iaed Tanier Ceollere Tetin Insights Ounjedt F. Wilkung pAifreen Polite Dhreksan Walt Tinier Enlleye Wang Raswewer Nile LGC Price Norwesd Oliviar Peaster All Prince

Delaney Favored to Beat Maloney in Bridgeport Showdown

New York report says lightweight title hopeful Delaney is a seven to five favorite over Jimmy Maloney of Freston in Bridgeport Conn. Tenis players prepare with new model rackets displayed by the Around Year Sporting Goods Co.

New York Inn Wellatree Jimmy Maloney Af Freston Fack Delaney Bridgeport Conn Delaney Matehip Eebetulal Beh T Tenis Phayers Aroudyea Sporting Goods Co

Pirates Start With Hope High For 1927 Season

Pittsburgh in Jan 22 report outlines Owen Bush as new manager combining youth with major league experience to chase the 1927 world series. The Pirates feature Waner brothers, Grantham and Wright in key infield and outfield roles, with pitchers Kremer to Meadows and three catchers, amid questions about pitching strength and loss of stars since 1928 season.

Pittsburgh Owen Dopie Gogh Earl Smith Johnny Dinoch New Haven Clib Mike Cyengrys White Sox Colarosks Williamsport Free Johnstown Rec Max Cares Babe Adams Cordon Richer Melnuis

Like Lomskis Chance to Win

International News Service reports a boxing card at Wrigley Field with light heavyweights Tiner lowers and Delaney facing opponents from Aberdeen Washington and Chicago. Result uncertain as promoters seek a decisive victory to propel the winner to heavyweight contention in upcoming bouts.

International New Service Tos Angeles Dan Tiner Lowers Chiamyun Te Wrrldy Foinski Aberdeen Wrighee Field Wally Miller Tiers Aberdien

Nickel Beers Trim Intermediates Intraleague Tilt

The Nickle Beers of the Interst Iate league defeated the MC AY Intermediate team Friday afternoon on the Y floor. Taetan led scorers with 10 points. Dickson added for the Tasers. Names listed include Nickle Beers players Michel Mevayley with five others, while substitutes Rivlin Van Tiarn and more appeared for YM A C1) Dirkson Ironjedl.

Nickle Beers Taetan Dickson Jinewpe Michel Mevayley Rord Ingrire Tarnhieff Rivlin van Tiarn Dirkson Ironjedl Irweria Tuteh Oraters Atewach Hescelion Gupris Substivites Martinez Strambereers

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