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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1927

Page

16

Divided Opinion On Grid Rules Stir Coaches Across the Grid

The latest football rule revisions spark mixed reactions with Western conference coaches split on timing of shifts and goal post spacing. Illinois' Zuppke and Wisconsin's Phelan condemn reduced after touchdown emphasis. Rockne approves shift play, while Yale's Gavel and Georgetown's Lou Tittle praise overall speed and openness.

Tad Jones Chicagg Robert’ Zuppke Illinois Jimmy Phelan Pordwe Gavel Tnd Jones Yale Jones

Sacred Heart sub juniors defeat Orphans on Heart court

The Sacred Heart wee wees beat St Peter's Orphanage youngsters 3-6 on Sunday. Red Smith scored nineteen points for the Hearts while the Orphans missed free throws late. A rematch arrives next Monday night with the Heart court hosting the Orphans, and Tuesday features the Hearts Juniors meeting San Pernando High.

Sacred Heart St. Peter's Orphanage Snerel Heart Court Heliotia Red Smith Hearts Erart San Pernando High School Cam

Youngsters Prepare For Game In Shreveport

SURPVEPORT Texas league notes show Art Phelanie grooming young twirlers for early battles. Pitchers Ogdon Rainey Williamson and Lewis are daily on the mound during halting practice as arrivals include Pete Jilduff and C K Allen.

White Sox Shreveport Texas Fieugne ix Phelanie Ogdon Rainey Williamson Lewis Pete Jilduff Uneifie Coast C.K. Allen Perches” Graham

Leo Dieble to face Sparks on Fort Sam Houston card

Leo Dieble of Homing Oklahoma weighs in at 1 pound and will fight Speedy Sparks, who is lighter by twenty pounds, on the Fort Sam Houston program Thursday night. Tammy White’s spine injury forced postponement from Tuesday.

Leo Dieble Homing Okla Speedy Sparks Fort Sam Houston Dobny, Simpson E. G. Browne

Bowling Voters League Contests Stir Local Scene

In a spirited City Mink Pin League match the Driggisls held off a late surge to clinch a two game win. Baum rolled 211 in the opener for the winners, Milton Alves and Paul Stephana led with 535 and 643 respectively, while Kurtz contributed steady scores. The Hatflers took a second game with clear ease before a late shakeup by rival teams produced a narrow margin. Umpire Wickes and scorer Mitchell officiated. teams included Breaxel Drug Stores and Orange Crush Company among others.

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Comeback Colima Fights Ten Round Battle Hadking

Colima steps into a ten round bout against Hadking at a local card. The event features Colima aiming for a strong stoppage bid while Hadking seeks a victory on the same arena and night.

Colima

Kansas Cites ALU Entries for National Meet

Non collegiate entries for the annual basketball tournament to be held here next week show three strong teams bolstering lineups. The Dillyards of St Joseph announce Tefty Byers All Missouri Valley forward will play for them, joining Bobby Sunfers who has moved to Kansas City. Pat Petersen of Kansas and Gordon of wants join the club, with Phog Allen KU coach acting as coach. Catholic Community club of Kansas City lingers with Bacchus and O Sullivan in their lineup.

Kansas Jin Ralee Trong Dillyards St. Joseph Byers Mlssouri Valley Kansas Apples St Joseph Agcownany Bobby” Sunfers Kansas City Vliyer Hillyards F.C Teilly Kans City Kensas City Bacchus O'Sulivan Misonrioul Buchnes Missouri

Fight results from Buffalo to Newark boxing cards

Boxing results list knockouts and decisions across multiple venues from Buffalo Philadelphia Newark and Boston. Notables include Proug over Gemas by technical knockout and Canzoneri outpointing Lench with several other matches ending in wins draws or stoppages.

Proug Bufyalo My Slattery Bub Faley George Gemas Philadelyhia Billy Wallace Oakland Bobby Tracy Buffalo Drew

Dan Navarro Loses Tucson-Go on Foul in San Antonio

Rex King of Los Angeles won on a foul against Dan Navarro in a scheduled eight round bout in Tucson. Announcement of third places in Sunday automobile races at San Antonio Speedway showed Weatherlise third in the thirty mile race and Edmonds third in the meet mile event.

Dan Navarro Tucson Ariz Rex King Angeles Mexico City Milleweight Whatherbee San Antonio Speedway W. W. Weatherlise Hex Edmonds

Michigan Five Cinches Western Conference Title

The University of Michigan basketball team sealed the Western Conference crown with an overtime win over Iowa, 31-29, ending their season and leaving Indiana and Purdue far behind in the standings. Wolverines secure the title on a dramatic finish.

Versity Michigan Fire Towa Wolverines Indiana

Banquet Winds Up Roemers Season

The city league banquet concluded the Roemer boys term with a culinary success and a party at the Dexas theater after the event. Present were Jodie McCartley Hugh McMillan Morris Pipkin Harry Hamilton Babss Bob Fergus Clarenge Theodores Sunruzek AL Tengler and Virg ar Winters.

Vacca Fights Champion Again in Brighton Bout

Flyweight Johnny Vacca, who recently upset Fidel Yumbarka at Tos re eles, has signed to fight the current champion in a Brighton bout. The match promises a rematch after Vacca’s shock victory.

Boston Mayeh iTohnny Vocca Brighton Fidel Yumbarka

Spudders Spirit Pleases Williams At Practice

Williams praises the Spudders after a brisk practice session amid rough weather. The coach notes high willingness and sharp effort from athletes as they prepare for upcoming trials and race events.

Spudders Spirit Williams

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