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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1927

Page

16

Brackenridge Ups Main Avenue In San Antonio Cage Battle

In Fort Sam Houston gym Brackenridge High School edged Main Avenue 32 31 as Rudy Juvenalos and Walter Howl led the Eagles in a tightly played series opener. Flores sparked Main Avenue with sensational shots while Brackenridge overcame a late Crimson rally to claim the win and set a District meet chance in San Marcos February 19.

Gayle Talbot Brackenridge High School Main Avenue Fort Sam Houston Brackenridge San Marcos Nest The Purple Crimson Buster” Yantis Main San Antonio Iridge Crimsons Flores Davalos

Rival College Girls Basketball Clash on Normoxle Court

Last season's strong contenders Draughon's Business College and Tuc catnate Word College meet again in a College Girls Basketball league game on the top Normoxle court. Tip-off is 9 o'clock with Veanghen's and Tavs oe Ward noted for a prior battle, Ward emerging victor in a three game series. Two games will be played at Camp Normoste Friday night, shaping Teague title favorites.

Draughon's Business College Tuccatnate Word College Veanghen's Tavs Oe Ward Incatinate Ward Fray Tly Teague Camp Normoste

The Campbells Are Coming in Golf Pro Era

A lively portrait of golf’s international mix as Scots and Latins enter the pro ranks. Noting Gene Sarazen, Joe Tunissa, Anthony Manero, Victor D Alberto and others, the piece surveys talent from Scotland to the Americas and hints at looming shifts in golf dominance. If Bobby Cruickshank wins the Texas Open, the piece may be revised.

Scotland Gene Sarazen Joe Tunissa Anil Anthony Manero Victor D’alberto Bobby Cruickshank

College Basketball Score Summary from McMurrs and Dewell

Daniel Baker scored 26 and McMurrs 23 for Missouri Valley College in an 81 30 defeat by Drake Iowa State. Manhattan posted 22 as the list shows varied player tallies in a rough scorecard.

Daniel Baker McMurrs Missouri Valley College William Dewel Drake Lowa State Manhattan

Wilcox Wins When Wrestlers Fight to Settle Dispute

In Kansas City on January 27 A Joly o Firpe Wilcox, ex Oklahoma University football player, knocked out Nick Catalina of Chicago in the third round of a ten round bout. Both men are heavyweight wrestlers who fought to settle a prior dispute. Referee halted the fight as they slugged after renewal in the dressing room. Wilcox’s youth and power overwhelmed Catalina despite some boxing shown. The bell had spared Catalina from a knockout in round two before Wilcox finished him in the opening moments of round three with a sweeping right.

Kansas City Joly O Firpe Wilees Oklahoma University Nick Catalina Chicago Wilcox Catalina Santa Mo Dan Vna Viluos Chica Firpo Gutaling

Rawlings Goes to Columbus in Reds Move

Cincinnati Reds president Herrmann moved to bolster Columbus by signing Johnny Rawlings, veteran NL infielder, who had been released unconditionally by Pittsburgh. The Columbus association is owned by Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Ohio Herrmann Cincinnati Reds Columbus American Associations Cincinnati Club Johnny Trawlings Rawlings Pittsburgh

Pampas to Battle Jackson at Fort Sam Houston

Fort Sam Houston hosts a six bout card Thursday night featuring Bobby Jackson of Fort Sam as the main event against Fox Trot West. Lieut. T W Billpack promotes for the Fort Sam Athletic Association with Jack Perry vs Ray Macias and Big Rey Wright vs Kid Youngblood in four round bouts. A battle royal with one man from each regiment is planned to cap the evening with rooting excitement.

Bobby Jackson Fort Sam Pampas Fort Sam Houston T. W. Billpack Fort Sam Athietics Association Jack Perry Ray Macias Big Rey Wright Kid Youngblood

Missouri Boxing Bill to Legalize Ten Round Fights

Jefferson City reports the American Legion sponsors a bill to legalize ten round boxing bouts with no decision. The measure aims to regulate legalized boxing in Missouri and is set to reach consideration in the house of representatives today or tomorrow.

International News Service Jefferson City Modan Missouri The American Legion

Young Channel Star May Be Deported

International News Service reports a U S investigation into how George Young a 15 year old Canadian born in Aberdeen Scotland and his friend Billy Hastings entered the United States from Toronto on November 15. They reportedly did not pay the head tax and Young faces deportation after entry at Detroit via ferry on November 15 with possible three year reentry ban. Hastings may have tourist rights.

International Feature Vice, Inc Los Angeles United States George Young Billy Hastings Toronto Canada W. E. Carr Southern California International Detroit Young Hastings Carr Aberdeen Scotland British Isles Yong

Muldoon says heavyweights should fight four times yearly

New York January 27 Heavyweight legend Muldoon, 11 year member of the state athletic commission and former trainer of John L. Sullivan, argues champions should defend crowns by fighting at least four times a year to avoid inactivity. He cites Gene Toney and Jack Dempsey as examples of why consistent activity matters. He also praises the current crop as the best in history. In Manitoba Emil St Goddard, a French-Canadian, leads the Tas dog derby race chatter as the favorite to win today.

New York William Muldoon State Athletic Commission John S. Sullivan Gene Toney Jack Dempsey Muldoon ST. Goddard International News Service HE Pas Manitoba Emil St. Goddard Adiar

Solons Consider Bill To Tighten Texas Fish Laws

Texas lawmakers discuss a bill to strengthen fish regulations. The proposal sets daily limits and minimum sizes for bass crappie white perch calico bass bluegill and bream, with penalties for keeping undersized fish or failing to return them to the water. The act targets overfishing and improper handling to protect aquatic stocks.

Solons Texas Ule Arlane Repres Austin Tex W. D. Ing

Yankees St Louis deal halted on Huggins advice

New York January reports said a proposed trade involving Witchers Sam Jones and Walt Wo of the Yankees for Outfielder Durst and Pitcher Giard of the Browns was shelved following Yankee manager Wil lie Huggins from St Petersburg advising against it. Negotiations may resume at the American League schedule meeting next month. Anne Proth noted.

New York Witchers Sam Jones Walt Wo Yankees

Frankie Klick Aims World Featherweight Title In Lynch Bout

Frankie Klick of San Francisco vowed to claim the world featherweight championship if he defeats California Joe Lynch in tomorrow night’s bout in San Francisco. The sensational fighter emphasized the potential title claim following his challenge.

International News Service Francisco Tan Frankie Klick San Francisco California Joe Lynch

City Baseball League Forms with Charter Members

Sacred Heart Athletic club Gull Refining Roemer Paink com pany Street Car Men's Union No. 604 Pittsburgh Water Healer com pany join the 1927 City Baseball league which met at the Travelers hotel to decide six or eight teams this summer. They discussed rules and asked city officials to prepare Gulf field and municipal grounds.

Sacred Heart Athletic Club Gull Refining Company Roemer Paink Company Street Car Men‘s Union No Pittsburgh Water Healer Company Travelers Hotel Gulf Field Aang

Brooks Denies Baylor Grads Pay Coach

Baylor University president P Brooks rejected charges from C Cottingham of Louisiana about athletic salary manipulation. He dismissed the New Orleans based statement as erroneous and defended his stance on athletics.

Brooks Baylor Grads Waco Baylor University C. Cottingham Louisiana College Southern Baptist Education Association New Orleans P. Brooks Baylor Cottingham

San Antonio Soccer Association to Meet Thursday Night

The San Antonio Soccer Association will hold its semi monthly business meeting at the C. A. A. at 8 o clock Thursday night.

Soccer San Antonio Soccer Association A C. A

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