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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1927
Page
2
Fragmentary race list shows open pen pairings with multiple names and affiliations. Declared participants include individuals with partial locations and nicknames suggesting a preliminary event at a Los Angeles or California venue. The OCR text contains numerous garbled names and stray punctuation, limiting precise identification of participants or outcomes.
A long list of boxing pairings and results from San Antonio showcases many fighters including McTigue, Berlenbach, Delaney, and Tunney contenders. The event features multiple matches, announced weights, venues, and ongoing tournament notes with cagey closures and crowd reactions.
Universal Service reports Bill Meldhorn as he labs through muddy Willow Springs fairways in 69 strokes to set a course record during the Texas Open preamateur best ball foursome. His partner Joe Sage provided support as Meldhorn led a field including Hagen Speer Turnesa Fink Symons Carlton and Belmurre with solid rounds amid slick greens and heavy mud.
Dr. Clarence W. Spears will coach Northwestern University football, succeeding Glenn Thistlethwaite, after Minnesota consented to the transfer. A formal contract is expected, with Spears departing Minnesota following lengthy talks with the athletic staff.
England's George Duncan did not attend the Open as planned and returned home after a message from his daughter. Chicago amateur John Carson, famed for his style, left the Texas Open to follow stars in the gallery. Walter Hagen and others performed in a string of exhibitions while Joe Novak’s rep prepared a notable all-in-one club for the tournament. Leonard Schmutte of Lima, Ohio, was named the evening’s “victinee” at the Friday entertainment, drawing cheers as the crowd partied and the gallery-style event continued into the night.
Town team from Ames defeated Pennsylvania College 4 to 3 in a dual wrestling event last night. The Ames squad won three falls and three decisions, securing the meet victory on home mats.
Sacred Heart defeated Junior College 41 to 11 as the Nurses training program debuted for Sacred Heart in junior college play. Wilkens led with 12 points, Butler scored 20, and Price added 12 as Loreal Council Catholic Women also dominated.
MULSAUKEE Wis March 20 More than one hundred entries and shams have applied for the annual tournament of the American Bowling Con at Peoria Ill March Langtry said today. Winners of that year have filed reentries Kansas City terms work in the field for the Toys tournament.
Report from Pacific Town describes PRACEDATLED BR, T. Tan leading girls in a meet where Warwick Nish shan notes praise. The team defeated Sowth Singston High 176 to 12, with strong performances that hint at a world record in 1 hall.
In St. Louis on January 29 the world champion Cardinals faced a contract dispute as six players led by Grover Alexander and Benie Vick held out for longer deals next year. President Sam Breaden said talks would occur with all dissatisfied stars while remaining firm on his stance.
In New York Mike McTigue scored a technical knockout over Paul Berlenbach. Joe Woods defeated Harry Fay in Los Angeles. James Braddock knocked out George La Boree in New York. Yale Okun and Fae Huffman drew in New York. Bobby Garcia won a technical knockout over George Afekenzie in Waterbury. Timmy Sacco defeated George McCarmiec in Spokane.
Ye g Manush Detroit outfielder and top Arab league hitter last season is named in a cross bill in a divorce action filed by Marguerie Longobardi Diggins. The filing comes as a rare tabloid note in a Detroit courtroom news brief.
New York January 29 Carver light flyweight Clark from Scotland, Europe champion, sailed on the liner Alaunia for River Port. He boxed Hidet Ta Barba, flyweight world champion, rounds at Madison Square Garden last week after being entered from the opening gong.
A move to reserve municipal tennis courts for adults after work hours. San Antonio Commissioner of Parks Ray Lambert announced hours after 5 pm for youths at San Pedro Park to allow adults time to play. Other city parks may adopt similar rules to restrict junior play before nightfall. police will enforce. Houston beats Waco 20 to 14 in a Friday basketball game.
Jan 29 Chicago reports Washington and St Louis lead for Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb services. Griffith says Speaker promised Washington first consideration. Waiver rules set aside for AL pursuits. National League clubs are shut out while talks continue. Speaker may meet Connie Mack and plans to decide after reviewing offers. Speaker intends to meet his mother in Hubbard Texas after talks.
Brooks Field Flyers rally from behind to defeat Second Division 4 to 4 in a tense City Hockey League tilt Friday night at Crystal Palace. Samson scored three goals and Tomlinson added two for Brooks Field, while four Second Division players each hit once.
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