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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1927

Page

5

Tigers ramp up spring drills with mixed results at League Park

Reports from Delwiy Tiger camp at Block Stadium detail unsettled lineups and new arrivals as the team pushes toward the April 12 American League opener. Managers Moriarty and Marine vow steady progress despite dampened prospects and lingering outfield gaps, with pitchers and infielders reporting and early exhibition games planned.

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Civilian Polo Teams Open Tourney at Brackenridge

Civilian teams begin a polo tournament with Fort Bliss and San Antonio facing Fort Bliss as a dominant force. Houston and Austin also compete in preliminary rounds at Brackenridge and Harbord fields, with Fort Bliss advancing after a strong run, while Brackenridge field hosts a Wednesday semifinal and ongoing eliminations in the Southwestern Circuit Cup.

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Boxing names mix as heavyweights clash in era detects

The article snippets reference boxing figures like Sharkey, Dempsey, and Delaney amid a noisy debate about heavyweights. It hints at outsiders and factions within the sport, mentioning parties and figures attempting to influence the scene. The tone suggests a period-appropriate matchup or controversy shaping boxing circles.

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Mike McTigig and Sharkey set for title eliminator clash

Yen York March 8 Mike McTigig and Jack Sharkey stage a fifteen round bout at Maileon Ronan to determine the right to meet Jimmy Maloney and then challenge champion Gee Toney next September. Boxing experts debate the odds as Sharkey touts a power left hook and McTigig counters with a measured style in a high stakes buildup.

Yen York Mike McTigig Jack Shackey Maileon Garvey Tex Rickned Jimmy Maloney Gee Toney Maloney-Delaney Shurkey Sharkby Convinent Tanner Dempsey Nestiny Sharkey King Bolomon Billy _Vidabeck Soldier Ring Paul Beymboch

Baseball power plays and manager clashes headlined by Ruth saga

The piece narrates tensions around Babe Ruth's contract and the tug between managers Walsh and Huggins over Ruth’s control, with Huggins’ objections and Walsh’s influence sparking a sensational spring training dispute. It also notes Allen Academy awards letters to footballers and team updates.

Abe Ruth Laprens Babe Thzth Mara Anc Manny George Herma Goltleman Christy Walsh

Ruth's Roll Now Second in Sport

Ruth’s earnings as an athlete rise as Babe Ruth’s income for 1926 climbs toward 225000. Estimates place his 1926 salary with the Yankees at 52000 plus exhibition and vaudeville earnings totaling around 225000, with other sports figures listed for comparison.

York Earings Babe Roth Tunney Maba Yamkees Lol Wedneday Lidyweail Ruth Yankees Furl Sande Walter Hagen Gertende Bdere Worms Ewin English Channel Segere Miramom Red Gracey Sozanse Levelens Huschall Vris Ad Ly Cobb Trabe Georgia Peach Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senna Fers Ornsby L2 Giants Commistone Landis Baseball Reth Yonkers Wis Mons Grippe

Game on Skates Set for March 17

Fragmentary text describes a skating game scheduled for March 17 involving multiple names and an observer or official. Limited legible details indicate a public event with teams or players and a potential venue, but specifics remain unclear amid OCR errors.

Hornsby and McGraw clash over Giants future

Ragged, garbled notes from a March 2 United States sports page discuss Hornsby and McGraw with mentions of the New York Giants, Sarasota, and hypotheses about management, while noting Hornsby’s physical form and uncertain future. The text blends speculative quotes and unnamed sources about team direction and stadium plans.

Corpus Christi Teams Travel for Amateur Basketball Series

Ten Clapman Ranch players plus manager J M Kaderli head to Corpus Christi for a Friday and Saturday night Amateur Athletic Federation elimination series against St Marks Liang. Eligible Clapman players include Newton Cullman Kirk Patrick Fackvov Marrow Ingle Tom Thew son Zech Waudelt Fred Nance Clemons. St Blais's lists Corbon Werltand Engelbert Hill Friery Easter Cur yer Red Kby Honkey Mietcher Krueger Darrett Gish. Friday game at St Mark’s parish hall starts 8 pm. Cap Aermoxle scores Saturday. Referee Buster Vantis.

Clapman Ranch Tommy Gish Buster Vantis

Kansas Keeps Cage Laurels In Missouri Valley Title

In Lawrence Kansas finished with 36 to 20 win over Missouri to claim the Missouri Valley Conference basketball title. Coach Phog Allen’s Jayhawks seal their sixth straight crown as center Peterson and a strong passing game drive the victory and defensive resolve.

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Y M C A Banquet Honors Hexathlon Winners

The Y M C A will honor hexathlon contestants at a Friday banquet. Guests include V. McNuit W. Charlton Vi 8 Cooper and A. Fic M. SL Works. Winners are named for events such as high jump shot put and long jump with Kirk and Cooper tying in one event.

McNuit W. Charlton Cooper A. A M. SL Works N. W. Chari Ui. L. Irk

Wyoming Chetes Boxing Feat Promised as Primary Event

In Wyoming, Governor Fragk C Emereon signs a measure to spur boxing expansion. He aims to appoint the boxing commission head to become operative upon the commissioner's taking office. The plan focuses on establishing a state boxing framework and boosting events.

ORB Wr. March Fragk C. Emereon Tio Opers Esinmigstoner

Ruth Blow to Rook Signing Rumor Shakes Camp

Reports from St Petersburg say fanfare surrounds a high price signing involving Ruth and Babe Ruth. Manager Muragee Huggins comments on the speculative deal while Otatomua City outfielder is noted as a potential loss for the Babe’s plans.

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Paoling to Box Stribling in New York Showdown

The upcoming heavyweight clash features Paoling and Stribling in a Boston to New York era bout. Promoter Simdisl indicates the bout is set for March in New York after state boxing commission approval.

Sew York March Stei Psolian Steilfing Boston Marcel New York State Abelefin Commission Claise Sechlies

Fights Tonight Highlights Park City Card

Ambiguous write ups list multiple bouts and winners across cities with empty spellings. Notable names include Johnny Pete, Freddie Hoppe, Maxie Holub, and Ryan Ste Tah among others. Several matches are described as technical knockouts with varying opponents in locations like New York and England.

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