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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1928

Page

5

Golf pros meet at Meza open practice rounds

Bobby Chickehack, reigning Meza open champion, led a strong field in practice at Meza with solid form despite wind. Notable foursomes included Grafen shank with Burke and Couger, while Armour Turmesa battled Loeffler in a prolonged playoff attempt. Official entries neared thirty six, as players trained ahead of the big event.

Bobby Chickehack Ayer Eloh New Fork Grerning Whoradar Wes Tommy Armour Ops Vhampion Joe Turmesa Emstond Wild BU Mehlaer Birtsburgh Bush Archie Loeffler Willar Sprags Webhorn Sn Flor Turnese Armaur Howerer Lene Butler MacDonald Smith Thouredey Smith Crvicksian Sunda Tuelg Tom Bor

Ray Training for Olympics a Century Ago

Fragmentary note records training efforts for the 1928 Olympics. Mentions Jon Thicagg, Peave Nur, and retirements, with unclear references to An com and It mrnelite. Contains garbled names and scattered phrases about athletes and officials.

Thicagg Jon Bam Torerzee Zagut Atnurie Aleseth Hale Ilesie Tinpie Revere Fae

Latzo Sick Scrap Off To Feb 6

Scrapping of Latzo Sick postponed to February 6 in Wilkes-Barre area. Details are unclear due to garbled text but the delay is confirmed by local reports.

Latzo Wilkes Tare D. J Vere Dintya Af Perunton Weltbrweight Elatiyden Tn Aneet Magic Moeentloow New York Iuo4 Tenisht

Ty Cobb Vets Hunters Pits with New Pointer Pup

Noted baseball star Tyrus Raymond Cobb spends chilly days outdoors with his hunting dogs. The article highlights Cobb's interest in dogs and introduces a new pointer puppy as part of his outdoor leisure.

Tyrus Raymond Cobb

Unclear Text Fragment Listing Local Entities and Events

Fragmentary OCR styled notice lists numerous place names, clubs, counties, and person names with scattered numbers. The readable items include Progress Country club, Highlanin Country, Wilmot Bhit Mound, and several scattered geographical references, but no coherent event, date, or clear action emerges.

Profecsionei Slave Texea Byandosindekas Boboy Meednebmek Burraie Tarness Elmsford County Wilmott Huron Baath Ines Bylvknia Smits Im Mertz Detrar Wien Schauty Shawnee Ceamtsy Alleattien Ewe Tessa Ware Midian Valley Nyerts Csawford Coun Boyten Waretexes Cordtrye Sienation Merestes Rex Fiat

FIGHT RESULTS Distorted Boxing Card Reported

Fragmentary report shows multiple fighters and cities but names and details are garbled. It mentions a bout in Moline and a result involving Jacker Rudgere and Seh-Lee Perer with unclear outcomes and additional misread lines.

Tolda Jacker Tarteburgh Lee Perer Grand Telnvis Dafeateg Bovine Lug" Witwus Lly

Nebraska, Chicago slated for potential grid clash on Soldier Field

Reports said the University of Nebraska and the University of Chicago football elevens could meet on Soldier Field, but Lincoln athletic officials would not confirm. Nebraska officials deny a signed contract while discussions continue about a possible game location and date.

Cricagh Dan University of Nebratta Araty Soldier Field Lincoln Neb Nebraska Ers Selleck Nebraska Athletics Chicans Lineuin

Mrs Chapman Stars in Golf at Alamo Country Course

Mrs Chapman shot a 47 amid stiff wind at Alamo Country Course, winning the winter golf event. The scattered text notes other players and prize lines, but the readable facts center on Chapman’s performance and the windy conditions.

Mrs. Chapman Chapman Terre Branva

Trinity to Start Football Practice Start

Trinity University announces the start of football practice with coach Barry Hotton directing athletics and team preparations. The report lists candidates for various positions and notes emphasis on conditioning and technique development for the upcoming season.

Trinity

Young vs Gaul Aetna entrant team contested hare

In a preliminary match two entrants from Missouri and Nebraska stand ready for a staged lemand ku hare ronighe. Names Kimtali Wer Meingr bnotherweight Conny Marnon and Joeale appear among the listed contestants in the event.

Kar Care Deve Vounn Nebraska Nei Tomy Curulle Jeveph Daten Kimtali Wer Meingr Bnotherweight Conny Marnon Joeale Alia Etd

Sande Returns Anxious To Return To Racing

Sande arrived in Aguitania after a three month vacation and plans to stay about a week to handle business, confer with employer Joseph B. Wren, and pursue reinstatement as a rider. He seeks Maryland Racing Commission license but faces past suspension for fouling Heigh Count in Fusco Futurity. He may travel abroad for prep.

Widener Sande Joseph B. Wren Maryland State Racing Commission Shortis Maryland Commission Heigh Ap Gu Bateau DERBY

Allen Hall Tripped Up By Alfred De Ore Upset

In New York on January 27, young St Louisian Allen Hall was upset in the American three cushion billiards tournament by Alfred De Ore. De Ore, in last place, defeated Hall 504-88 in 76 innings, aided by a high eight run and precise safety play. Mennwalle and Willie Hopne closed in on Hut, while Johnny Dayton moved up the standings.

Eeessee York Aden Hall Hail Mennwalle Willie Hopne Hut Tamming Johnny Dayton St. Tumis

San Antonio referee shines in local basketball exhibition

A Waco imported referee, known as Boggess, sits central in a San Antonio basketball exhibition praising players like Slim Porter of the St. Marys Lions. The crowd cheers the official amid debate over fouls and calls, while Porter asserts Boggess refereeing was strong though disputed.

Waco Boggess San Antonio Texas League Baseball Club Paris Congress Ullimnts Ema Slim" Porter Taman St. Marl Lions Liew Worth Couth Slim Porter Pete Nashville Vanderbilt Dorter Gabriel

Bowling league holds Sunday draws for 44 teams

The New Braunfels bowling socials schedule lists 44 teams allotted lanes and times. Captains and alley numbers appear for each team including Brauntels Socfalet and New Breuntels socials with weekly draws at 3 o clock Sunday, followed by rolling.

Evarytulis Racineen Sanday Tae Alley Sergele Batelier Max Frennene Antony Turners Try Bea Ger- Solms Arno Guenther Heydu Aurer Beterere Bo al ‘Bebriever New Breuntels Socials Daan Ew Brauntels Euclals Ry Fo Alde Saptatag New Statinisia Socials Bulverde Nu Tatwig Capy Ley Seevin Alley Su Muphalis Turners Pettsky i Toseph'y Ailes Georgs Stéabhen Captaley Soins al Relnars Cepthin Alley No Austin Aleies Callin Uenverto Gaeptin al Tiemann Auey Lid Werven Citta Aliny Saulaing Converse Ne Horsteid Shea Raglan Atria Braunfels Borlala Hentai Aury Grice Hebok Codussuhtty Goergil Fabio Mundt

MacDonald Smith Tees Up At Willow Springs Open

Veteran golfer MacDonald Smith, fatigued but focused, prepares for the Texas Open at Willow Springs. He notes windy conditions may push scoring beyond 280, discusses course hazards, and mentions Brady’s absence and Bitty Burke’s umbrella-marked presence as fans scout the field.

Sing Sing Aids Youngs Memorial

NEW YORK January 21 1944 prisoners donate to a memorial for Youngs honor at Sing Sing prison Each donation listed includes $4 from Roxs Yolngs memorial fund and $3 from Sing Sing prison Secretary dod acknowledged the contributions The Giants library and mutual welfare league are also cited as donors to the fund for Youngs.

New York Roxs Yolngs Iria Babe Roth Sing Sing Dod Kbrary Giants Sing Sid Mas Téom Mutual Welfare Teague Youngs Tle Bowme Ie Sen Antonio Foxes

Dundee Hurt Fight Off

Baltimore promoter announces welterweight champion Joe Dunder cannot fight the twelve round bout with Chide Hull in Cleveland due to a badly injured thumb. Manager Mus Wexroon requested a four to six week postponement. X rays were sent to the Cleveland board for approval.

Baltimore Joe Dunder Chide Hull Inlaveland Mus Wexroon Waxman Tle Cleveland Boring Commission

Kansas City Girls to Meet Dallas Lassies in Dallas Match

The Kansas City team faces the Dallas Relevant and Cochran Lassies in Dallas tonight in a decisive five set match to determine the girls' packet boll event winner.

Kansas City Dallas Leemi

Unclear golf tournament chatter at Willow Springs event

Fragmented report mentions betting, players awaiting a week of calm, and public access to Willow Springs links. Notes officials, amateurs, and pros entering the amateur pro best ball event Thursday, with hospitality tweaks at St Anthony hotel and restaurant tent pricing. Names include Fred Aernday Wallace Robinson Roy Weytafer and Reuben Alpaugh.

Willow Springs Vourne Thuy Fred Aernday Wallace Robinson St. Anthony Hotel Sal Roy Wevetafer Si Anthony St Anthony Neas Utmor

Boston Club Considers Speaker Return to Major Leagues

Boston club weighs bringing Speaker back to bolster a promising youth core as Carrigan may add Sneak to the staff. The veteran outfielder, once with the Senators and Red Sox, could rejoin after a controversial exit to Cleveland and a brief Houston stint.

Williams Carrigan Ken Willows Speaker Sear Houston Red Svs Veeson Lites Rook Souther Association Doston

Fort Lars regimental boxing card ends in wide night draw

Robby Tackson wins middleweight title by outpointing KO Brown amid a crowded Fort Lars night at the Post and is working. several bouts feature losses and draws among infantry regiments and field artillery units.

Robby Tackson Fort Lars

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