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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1927

Page

5

Boxing cards crumble as injuries force cancellations

New York dispatch reports a string of boxing matches collapsing due to injuries and scheduling chaos. Maloney Delaney bout off after Jim Maloney suffers a hand injury, Risko linked proposals dismissed, and additional injuries derail Penling Uzeuleu-Knete Hansen fight. Dumhdee slips, breaking an ankle, leaving few announced plans for a European trip intact.

Jim Malon Maloney Kwante Joe Dumhdee Daltimere Europe

Speedy Peters to ride in Sunday San Antonio speedway meet

That's San Antonio's speed demon Red Peters a sorrel-topped motorcycle racer who will ride in Sunday's speedway meet here.

San Antonio Red” Peters

Hockey Fans Await Clash in San Antonio Friday

Hockey fans in San Antonio anticipate a Friday night Second Division showdown between the Brooks Field supremacy rivals and the Crystal Palace squad. The Crystal Palace five routed by the lane in division play, the Brooks team muting in extra time during week practice. The game will start at 8 o'clock and be followed by skating and dancing.

San Antonio Icks Brooks Crystal Palaud Crystal Palace

Baseball Training for Jap Policemen TORIC Pageant

Japanese police training will include baseball and football as part of a broader program. The effort aims to build physical fitness and team skills among recruits, integrating sport with drills and discipline.

Toric. Nan Japan

Cards Salary Troubles Begin

St Louis fans report Cardinal pitchers Jess Maines and Charles Flinchem are holding out for large salary increases before next season. Both have rejected offers. Rhems paid salaries of 5000 three times, and the team faced lean years with holdovers limited to four players. President Sam Rendon faces early trouble with Douchit Blades and Sherdel as holdovers.

Sam Rendon Douchit U Blades Sherdel

Yankees Also Have Their Troubles in Charlotte

Ben Paschal of the New York Yankees sent back next season’s contract unsigned. He indicated the salary offered was unsatisfactory. Paschal resides in Charlotte during the winter.

Yankees Charlotte N.C Ben Paschal New York Yankee Paschal

Bowling Turners Lead In City League Race

The City League bowling scene shows Turner and the Pin Leaders breaking away with strong scores. Boosters hold second place, while Hoosters chase the league lead two games back. A large midseason push appears likely as teams battle for top position and playoff spots.

Ferver Boosters Io Boosters Hoosters Ened MoAlile

Robby Rebuilds Behind Veteran Hurling Staff

In Brooklyn the 1927 Natigues league race signals a shake up as Robby trims veterans from the pitching staff and adds young talent. Bud Hentine to handle first base. Jabe Herman to guard first. Partridge and Barrett vie for second and third. Max Carey will captain the outfield with Harvey Hendrick and Arnold Statz flanking him. Holdovers are few as Brookyln reshapes around Dazzy Vance and a slate of upstarts including Cantrell.

York Ramypalan Brooklyn Arainger Wilbert Robingon Zach Wheat Ince Ques Hammer Burleigh Grimes Rabbit Maranville Sammy Bolne Bill Cox Whitey Witt Brooklyn Patroll Robby Bud” Hentine Philadelpia Fournier Jimmy Partridge Nashville Bobby Barrett Memphis Arnold Statz Los Angeles Harvey Hendrick New Orleans Max Carey Max Hee Chick Fewster Marriott Gus Velix Merwin Jacobson Giants Bill Doak Norman Pitt Dazzy Vance Speedball King Dazzy Douglas McWeeny Jess Petty Bob McCgraw Tess Barnes Bill Ehrhardt Jim Elliott George Boehler Guy Cantrell Elliott Cantrell Seattle Jersey City

Boxing Gate Record Seen As Likely In New York Clash

New York January 27 report says indoor boxing gate receipts may exceed 200000 dollars when Jim Maloney of Boston fights Jack Delaney light heavy champion at Madison Square Garden on February 15. Top ring seats priced at 220 with boxing commission approval.

New York Mitch Jim Maloney Boston Jack Delanes Madison Square Swith Ringjse Boxing Compassion Cox Rickard

Wrestling Bouts Scheduled at Hatton's Auditorium

Del Rio hosts a Friday wrestling card directed by Billy Lee with Mike Reed of Chicago vs Gorilla Cassia of Cleveland in a best two out of three. Prelims include boxing bouts and a battle royal. Classified ads note Sunday Light-Propely rates starting at 1:80.

del Rio Hatton Billy Lee Mike Reed Chicago Gorilla Cassia Cleveland

Jimmie McDermott Faces Kid Pancho In Tuesday Bout

Promoter Edwards brings Chicago bantamweight Jimmie McDermott to Bee thoven hall to clash with Kid Pancho in a ten round main event. McDermott, tied to Bud Taylor’s stable, boasts two draws with Pete Sarmiento and wins over Archie Bell and Pat Moore. An additional ten round bout features K O Brown of Fort Sam Houston versus Speedy Sparks of Lawton Oklahoma, the southpaw who halted Baboy Green years ago.

Edwards Beethoven Hall Jimmie McDermott Chicago Pancho McDermott Pete Sarmiento Archie Bell Pat Moore Bud Taylor K. O. Brown Fort Sam Houston Speedy Sparks Lawton Oklo Sparks Baboy Green

Girl Stars Beat Jock Hutchison at Nassau

In Nassau Bahamas on January 27 a golf novelty saw Jock Hutchison defeated by a trio of women golfers Glenna Collett Payson and Maureen Orentz with Mrs EH Tracey, proving a single male star cannot beat three women together.

Nassau Bahamas Bobby Jones Glenna Collett Maureen Orentz Jock Hutchison Helen Payson EH. A. Tracey

Peacock Academy Falls to Sam Houston Bankers 22 to 12

Bobby Cannon's Peacock Academy basket quintet lost 22 to 12 to the Sam Houston State Bankers in the Intermediate League at Fort Sam Houston gym. The game followed the Main Avenue Brackenridge matchup with lineups listed for both teams.

Bobby Cannon Fowls Peacock Academy Sam Houston State Bankers Fort Sam Houston Brackenridge Sam Houston Bankers Dick and Veach Arbuckle Scott Meunier Sparks Baggett Meyers Bailey Bennett White Welch

St. Anthony's Midgets blank St. Mary's Fangs in win

St. Anthony's College Midgets shut out St. Mary's College Fangs 30-0 in two basketball periods. Gardner hit nine field goals and John’s defense fueled the victory. Sinners featured Stanley CaFontaine Joluwen Kusszek Liberto Moore Gardner and West. five for Marys included Mozitz Copenhagen Immer Irion and Robrioro Brique.

St. Anthony’s College St. Mary’s College Little Brothers of the Rattlers The Buttons Gardner John Sinners Stanley CaFontaine Joluwen Kusszek Liberto Moore West Mozitz Copenhagen Immer Irion Robrioro Brique

Air Bicycle Riders Invite Safety Demonstration at Park

A free event at San Pedro Park invites boys and girls to a safety first demonstration followed by a bicycle outing. A Great Plank Riding Contest and a 50 yard scooter race will entertain, with over 50 prizes in various events. Parents should bring children Saturday morning for the lesson and fun.

San Pedro Park

Plank Riding Contest At San Pedro Park

Saturday January 29 at 10:00 A M the San Pedro Park hosts a plank riding contest open to all bike riders. A 150 foot long plank six inches wide and fourteen inches thick will be used. Prizes include a fine gold wrist watch for overall winner and for best decorated bike. Medals for Boy Scouts in uniform. Trophy Cup for the school with most riders and bikes. Fifty yard scooter race for children up to 12 with three prizes. No registration or entry fee. just arrive at start time.

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