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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1927

Page

6

Dundee Wins World Welterweight Title in Baltimore Thriller

The bout between Dundee and Latzo showcased a brutal seesaw battle with Dundee delivering decisive rights to the kidneys and mid rounds. Latzo fought on, but Dundee’s late sprint and sustained right-hand blows secured a hard earned victory and historic title claim for Baltimore’s third champion.

New York Nepoleon Pnterpanyaag Dondoe Strainiwg Dundue Baltimore Dundee Gans Peelestat Tony Kid Williams Engo Sorar Lotto Latua Latzo Joseph Lizzo Kidnese Pete Hi Jou Wats Taitao Yantee Lis Munch Jutler Latvo Rapre Dub Pete Darton Hood Tataota Chavar Avli Duns Rover Almast Lave Mr. Dnan Pete Toft Dondecroven Joe Lie Ang Pate

Scotchman George Rumen Compston in Towball Test

In Worcester, Miss, George Rumen, a Scotsman, teamed with Archit Campston in a towball match against British professionals. The U S competition featured two balls per pair with a single shot attack, yielding a tense rally as Compston struck and the ball sailed wide.

Worcesteh Diine Georee Rumen Archit Campston Compston Dien

Latzo Wins Contested Welterweight Title Fight

Universal Service reports boxer Latzo defeated Pete Tin ton in Strattan Pa for the welterweight title, with judges favoring Latzo though many observers felt Tin ton earned the decision. The crowd numbered about 25 000, and Latzo’s second title defense followed his win over Micky Walker.

Damon Runyon Universal Service Senfl New York Kinuesnae Littry Baltimore Sealeh Dundee

Huntress to join Maulers in matchup with Yoakum

The report notes Huntress, an outfielder, joining the Maulers as they prepare to face Yoakum in a Sunday doubleheader. Veteran pitcher Veroy Hicks moves into the Minder roster as part of roster shuffles, with Sienilay Borinerieh Re Woe KANN Ay BL Jowrplre'Toneky mentioned in the lineup context.

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Yankees Lead Britons For Golf Cup In Ryder Action

Enver Muss reports the American pros gaining ground against Britain as the Ryder Cup opener advances. Americans win two foursomes and trail in singles, with Hagan and Watrous pairing among early victories while British captains field strong lineups.

Enver Dane Susterday Bless Aubres Wi Charles Arthur Havers Ted Ray Lewil Conpaton

Plans Ready for San Antonio Swim Meet At Woodlawn

Aspiring swimmers in San Antonio will race three miles at Woodlawn. Acting Mayor Phil Wright to start at 3 o clock, with six laps around the course. Prizes include a gold watch, gold medals, and other awards from local sponsors.

San Antonia Woodlawn Phil Wright W. WN Woodlawn Bath House Broadway Sporting Gaols Company W. N. Caenarre Broadway &Part Woollawn Iatke Athletic Association Beacon Brag Vire Sarran Arill Bell Cross

Helen Wills Wins Northland Women’s Championship Title

Helen Wills defeated Elizabeth Ryan of California 6-2 in the final to claim the Northland women’s championship, signaling a rebirth in her wet-weather playing form.

Stamporohted Evy Jone Helen Wills Elizabeth Ryan California

Twelfth Artillery Defeats Troopers in Derby Victory

The Twelfth Artillery defeated Troopers in a recent clash at Ont Nd Army. Veteran units and support troops contributed to a decisive five to nil showing as the victory was celebrated. A future matchup is scheduled as Anevial Vpoops will meet Tath tre Sisiliy in the Quadrangle.

Penn and Harvard Agree to Mutual Anti-Scouting Pact

Penn and Harvard sign an agreement to refrain from scouting each other’s players and staff. The pact aims to reduce recruitment pressure among Eastern institutions and applies to all eligible programs and officials.

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Landis goes fishing trip in northern Minnesota

Jodgn Kenesaw of Gandia baseball commissioner visits Minnesota for a ten day fishing trip with Jod W Norton former St Paul baseball executive and C K Mandin St Paul newspaper publisher.

Pnigmarioans Minn Jodgn Kenesaw of Gandia Tack Gate Jod W. Norton Erwinar St. Paul

HUGGINS' TEAM SEES LEAD SHRINK

The Associated Press reports a tense pennant race as the Yankees drop a five to two game to Chicago. Tavener homers in the seventh after Gehrig’s thirteenth, shrinking the White Sox lead to three games and setting up a late-season stretch. Additional NL and AL results highlight St Louis, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh wins.

Tle Auerieg Irugue Yankees Doe ‘Tavener Tiger Sloristoy Gehrig Ute Higmans Jamiln Amerigalleagan Ad Litle Leer Abou Sk Westerners St. Louis Bemfurs Cleveland Fast Peain Virgil Barnes Reds Braves Colts Pittsburgh Inn Quakers Pineles Montarils Vic Aldridge Phils Sue Ie Erring Grantham Wright Traynor Aldridge

Crosses U S in New Time to Set City to City Record

New York traveler Jung Miller, driving solo with a mechanic, set a new one way time record from San Francisco to New York. They reached Jersey City at 8251 Easter Standard time and landed at Cortlandt Street after a ferry crossing.

New York Jung Milter Automobile Shriver San Francisco Miller Jersey City Maphrattan Cortlandt Street

St Edward's League Signs Build for Parish Baseball

St Edward's University baseball team prepares for its first season in the Parish League. Players Waters, Awins Fambs, Mister, Shaughnesay and others join St Mars's term and St Ce vilia rivals. Sunday games at River Staniwn feature Mt. Peter's Perpetual Moly and Concepcion Park matches.

Fisv St. Edward's University Sodus Waters Awins Fambs Fok Mister St. Mars's Barris Bratherman Emmet Avs Shaughnesay St. Cevilia River Staniwn Mt. Peter's Concepcion Park Dsdh Sacred Meart St. Josenls St. Gorat

St Louis Manager Denies Sisler Trade

St Louis Browns manager Don Howley denied reports that star George Sisler was being shopped in a potential deal. Howley said Sisler would not be moved and defended the Browns’ stance amid speculation.

ST. Louis Sisler Neva Serviga Washington Heninchat Dasenan St. Louis Browns Don Howley Tiger Cowley George Tara

Dempsey Risso Match Negotiations Move Forward

The article reports boxing plans for a July 4 bout featuring heavyweight champion Dempsey in a potential rematch against Risko. Officials led by Charles Feu and the Michigan State Boxing Commission discuss terms and signings while others like Mane Hall and Phil McGraw are mentioned in early talks.

Stine Ryan Lol Umons Heavs Tommy Tuska Cleveland Charles ML. Feau Michgit State Boxing Commission Iad American Teague Tiaacen Qpite Mane Sammy Mane Hall Sipth Risko Ding Tint Wei

Bowling Turner and Urague Upset MutNa in Confusing Match

The article describes a chaotic bowling event where Turner and Urague deliver a surprising win over MutNa, with Johnny Aekenmonts and Ham s contributing strong scores. The narrative includes fragmented phrases and unclear names, but notes a high score by Maan for the loser and mentions rival Koch Th and Trettter in a late surge.

Turner Tenvin Urague MutNa Johny Aekenmonts Trettter Maan Gag Koch

Kings Grow Elite Amateur Nine Raises Hopes

The Kings assemble a new amateur nine with players including Fred Hayes C Rwitdley Wrath tia and Metuugal among others. The group features a wide roster of names as they prepare to initiate themselves into the season.

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Major League Baseball Standings Report

Associated Press style summary of National League leaders and team standings with incomplete and garbled player names and stats. Mentions Weilingns of Phillies with 40 homers, team records like Vilelongs Mondawa Tivales and Yankees, and win loss figures. overall reliability is uncertain due to text corruption.

Associated Prey Kullingy Tavrie Tivares Uarnshy Gjunts Mit Wrath Pleuris Cruntigat Tinie Waner Pirotox Weilingns Phillies Nylon Dink We Vilelongs Mondawe Tivales

Fight Results From New York Show Card

In New York on June 4 the boxing card featured several bouts with varied outcomes. The event included Johnny Ian Fen and Billy Alger plus other fighters such as Bobby Whitlenis and Everett Strong, while a postponement affected the schedule for Wednesday following the earlier bouts.

New York Joe Tadee Tellimore Wal Ui Ivozhis Ustines Johnny Ian Fen ‘Lefsnted Billy Alger Sha Wraneisen Pi Nick Lesko Deoy S. Xawal Hoopes Browlhy Ny Bobby Whitlenis Magwags Shintettet Everett Strong Omatin Bentalickey Mwekeon Lee Anegules

Bell Leads Practice Victory in Scrimmage

Bell, standout Texas forward, shows improved form in Friday practice against Frnst HuMel. He and teammates tested shots, with Bell scoring 8 points and 6 rebounds as Berkeley's Jerome Lurkeley notes strong physicality and rising game fluency ahead of the season.

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Unclear OCR leads to fragment about intercollegiate track

Fragmentary report from a California university intercollegiate event references track and field, preliminaries, and notable athletes but details are unreadable. The text appears to mix names, dates, and venues with damaged wording.

Saturday loop charts a heavy schedule this week

A crowded program unfolds with multiple games at Garrett Field and surrounding venues. The day features the National taut a wouter of games and a key match between the Onan Crt Gottlers and Content Bight, plus events at Public Sorejee and nearby grounds.

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Louders to Race Sunday in Memorial Day Meet

The article notes six entries for a Sunday event at Buljanapolis with drivers Halgh Day Palma Weal Le Toon Duray among participants in the minisner race.

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Labarba and Sinta Avs Close Distant Duel

A garbled passage hints at a fumbled event involving Labarba, Cupid, Stanford, and Sinta Avs with references to Weytmouth and San Franciens. The text remains unclear on outcomes or exact actions, offering only scattered names and fragments.

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