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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1927

Page

9

Sharkey Promises Five Round Finish Over Dempsey

Davis J Walsh reports Sharkey claimed he will finish Dempsey within five rounds. The piece chronicles sparring negotiations, ego, and threats of further taunts as Sharkey rails against critics and past foes while asserting his confidence to beat Dempsey. Serious tone reflects pre-fight rhetoric and public interest.

Ppartr New York Jack Sharkey William Harrison Dempsey Dempson Lemal Sharkey Thorsend Dempséy Chadpion Teald Tenn Dempsey Wormers Shatkey

Bell Carvel Win Club Doubles at Anionia Country Club

Marshall Bell and Prost Carvel won the club doubles title at Anionia Country Club during the semi annual championship, defeating Claude Fuquay and Gilbert Denman 6 4 7 5. Pudney upset Arthur Beeligram in the singles semifinals, then the finals set for next Friday at the club clay courts for the Southwest Teros penicipal championship.

Marshall Bell Prost Carvel Mi Anionia Claude’ Fuquay Gilbert Denman G-L Pudney Arthur Beeligram Pinsey Fibal Teros

Major League Leaders and Team Highlights Snapshot

A garbled era summary lists pirates and Yankees leaders with batting and pitching stats. Notable entries include Waner brothers with hits and runs batted in for the Pirates, Gehrig and Ruth with .309 batting for the Yankees, and Manush and Jurk with various doubles and triples. The fragment mentions the Pirates posting an 11 win 3 loss record in a 786 season context, and Stirring notes on stolen bases.

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Pennant Chasers Play Saturday in Texas Grid

Scrappy pennant chasers schedule Saturday shows Beawyiont at San Antonio and Waco at Houston. Dallas visits Shreveport while Fort Worth heads to Wichita Falls. Eviday’s Reis defeats San Antonio 7 to 43. Dallas 3 Fort Worth 17 Wichita Falls 2. Houston 5 Ware 4.

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Baseball Scores Across The League Reported

Fragmented note lists National League games and batteries for multiple matchups including Boston at Chicago Pittsburgh at New York and Philadelphia at St Louis with scattered scores and player names. the record is a garbled OCR snapshot with inconsistent timing and team abbreviations.

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Baseball Scores And Standings From The Day’s Games

The column lists results across leagues with teams like New York at Detroit and Washington at Cleveland. It notes game times, notable batter performances, and cross league results including the Pacific Coast League and minor details of batteries and lineups.

GONG IS SWEET MUSIC TO BROWN IN RING VICTORY

Boxing results from the Friday night bout at the peat auditorium feature K O Brown of the Fourth Wagon Company fighting Hay Mavias in a close ten round middleweight contest. Macias impressed by defeating Thomas in the fifth round, while Gonzalo Rubido earned a technical knockout against Thomas in the fifth. Johnny Bering delivered a first round knockout, and Merino was set to face Al Mare next Tuesday at the Soledad roof.

Gayle ‘Talbot, Jr Ring Gentry K. 0 Brown Wourth Wagon Company Hay Mavias Nate Siacias Macias Dray Yrith Solier Shane Alucius Asauck Xoliler Cuytin Muller Ehett Sweet Gonzalo Rubdid Mexico Haro Thomas Telly Bering al St. John Johnny Wes Tatley Merino al Mare Soledad Roof

One-Armed DC Tennis Champ Wins District Title

Clarence Marrost, a one-armed player, won the District of Columbia singles championship by defeating Gwynn King 6-3 6-8 6-? in Washington. He previously held the title in 1921 and 1922 with limited activity since then.

D.C Washington Clarence (Marrost Columbia Gwynn King

Thrallkill Builders Upset Rise Oilers In Turner Alleys Match

Thrallkill Builders pull off a three game sweep over Rise Oilers at Turner Alleys to shake up the standings. Oilers drop to second place, one game back of Schmitt Pontiacs after a tight series with several players over 300 in the two top games.

Min Aieng Turner Thrallkill ‘Builders Cellas Uff Rise Oilus Oilers Schmitt Pontiacs Hoara Niko Witning Wyhla Ecores Grong Schroeder Gueldner Amon Kourlin Hes Agas Senrieder Gueldlner Dohson Ptt Tiatzel Seevere Foe Jang Bottaan’ Royal VE EE Vetals

Alonso Plays Coast Netter in Middle States Tennis Title

Philadelphia July 0 Mentel Alonso and Cratsta Holmati from Leland Stanford University reach the Middle States tennis championship final after tough semifinal wins. Alonso defeated Seligson of New York 3 6 6 1 and Holman beat Pearses of Philadelphia in straight sets.

Philadelphia Mentel Alonso Iuyis Togplier Wat Cratsta Holmati Leland Stanford University Middle States Philadelphia, Cricket Club Alonso Tiling

Saturday League Standings and Upcoming Matches

The Saturday League teams face key tests with Public Service dimand ipy league areas at 4 o clock and Howell Meggs diamond hosting a 3 30 p m third game. Sun sets and Sun sets hold strong records, while Rob Moitzen's crew shows promise for the loaders. The Roftlers, Cush, and Ness teams are also noted for recent strong form as the league moves into midweek schedule.

Isk Infantry Texas “National Guard Sunsets Rob Moitzen Southven Treffie Che Roftlers Mistletoe Maot Howell-Meggs

Fight Results From Across the Nation

San Francisco sees Harry Wills knock out Freddie Mack in the fifth of an 11 rounder. Dilly Burke outpoints Hlyzy Wallace in six rounds. Norman Schau defeats Don Teihher in the eleventh round. Springfield reports Dick Fine of Boston kayoing Steve Smith in eight rounds. Philadelphia sees Tommy Mure tay beat Freddy Welsh in eight. Arnold Mays wins at Beach in Brooklyn over Tommy Sayers in six. Tommy Joseno stops Mary Shore in the light heavyweight in four. Vince Don dee, brother of Joe Dundee, defeats Toe Reno in six at Long Branch. Aunt West outpoints Jack Branehawt in New Jersey.

San Francisco Harry Wills Los Angeles Freddie Mack Seattle Dilly Burke Hlyzy Wallace Beach Arnold Mays Brooklyn Tommy Sayers Detroit Tommy Joseno Texas Marry Shore Long Rulch N. Ie Vince Dondee Baltimore Joe Dundee Toe Reno Trenton Aunty West Long Branch Jack Branehawt Neg

Company LX Triumphs At San Antonio Track Meet

Company LX wins the synval track and field meet at Citizens’ Military Training Camp Fort Sam Houston earning 25 points. Company CX places second with 20. Oliver leads with multiple dash wins. Henry and Clyburn win sprints and field events. Trophies to be awarded on San Antonio Day.

Company LX Citizens Fort Sam Houston Company CX Oliver Fort Worth High Point Hopers Ohn Henry San Antonio Clyburn Clyburn Simon Toss Ninth Infantry Stephenson Ula Morgan Stenkenaolys Henry Bullowk Oud Gartiven Cunt Stevens Harris Do Herreraz Ari Fung Sal Hselay Companiex Fanning Cliburn Company

Quick Playing Bell in Final

Berkeley Bell and Quick, two Texas youngsters, dominate the Indiana state tennis tourney. Bell defeats Byadiey of Toledo and advances to the singles final, while Bell and Quick win the doubles semifinal, setting up a final clash and a later doubles pairing to contend for titles.

Fort Wayne Ind Berkeley Bell Wntcitoroy Quick Wilds of Texas Indiana Byadiey Toledo Maen Olson Filkhart

Parallel Careers of Two Tennis Helens

New York July 19 44 two Berkeley California teens Miss Helen Jacobs 18 years old practices in Forest Hills and paces a rising career while Miss Mildred Willie or Willy Williams also a Berkeley resident pursues a parallel path both have won the national junior championship and plan UC Berkeley matriculation next fall Jacobs recently earned a high place in a live campaign and both families now reside near the Wilix home in Fortier road rout yest day duly 180 at Roethampton.

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Next Kicker Races At Joe Granieri’s Event

A readable fragment notes kicker races at Joe Granieri’s event with mention of a July 24 boat regatta near the Granieri site and a program of events, including free-for-sih and reven cave activities, tied to a WRATAAN league lineup.

Joe Granieri PouLy Jake San Antonio Clit Tne Grani Alain Dred Chriatilles

Bobby Jones Takes Rest Day at St Andrews Ahead of British Open

Bobby Jones, idle after heavy rain drenched St Andrews, plans a rest day before next week’s British Open defense. Weather left pools on greens and fairways while Jones reviewed shot strategy, then heads to Gleneagles for a Americans’ golf retreat.

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