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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1927

Page

5

Bears Trade for Omahas Brown in Outfield Shakeup

News out of the Western League notes a proposed deal sending Harry Brown from Omaha to the Bears in exchange for a fielder, with Sixtus Segrist and Walter Nufer involved in confirming. Brown has piled up 165 games, 357 hits, 57 doubles, 14 triples, 18 homers and a .325 average.

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Lions Meet Marlands Saturday in Final Texas Cage Showdown

Lions prepare to face Marland Oil company team of Fort Worth at the new Mark’s gymnasium Saturday night in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation basketball championship final. Houston semifinal victors and St. Mark’s gym draw fill the build up as top teams vie for the state cage title.

Te Bering Taustir Dione Marland Ol Company Port Worth Stokes San Antonio Houston North Teres Bering St. Mack's St. Marks Dake Hill de Ngelbect, Hions’ Rengy Rentes Lions Seronf Etriog Royaw City St. Alarke Engelbert Engebert St. Marky Aoriar Jake Gill IW. Richardson

San Antonio Bears Boost by Amateurs in Road Games

San Antonio amateurs behind the Bears with the Tesss Beagmere shore for the snd tiers. The minateur basebell commission, led by Rarah H Dorkee, called on President Harry Ables to seek cooperation for the team. Ables responded with a firm stance and a warning as Teague Perk's squad visits on the road.

San Antonio Amateurs San Antonio Bears Beagmere Sndtiers Minateur Basebell Commission Rarah H.dorkee Harry Ables

Rex Edmonds to race on after eye injury

Veteran driver Rex Edmonds, from Holston, plans to drive the J. W. F. Cissley Special in the April 23 and 24 meet at the Piarasaron oud track despite losing an eye. He sought permission from the American Motor Contest association to wheel the car, aiming to race on after a prior crash that shattered his goggles and left him with glass in his hand.

Beliere Mare Ges Edmonds Holston J. W. F. C&issley Pirasanron Oud Hidmenis American Motor’ Contest Association Edmonds Joel

Daniel Baker Plans $10,000 Gym Construction Start

Daniel Baker plans a $10,000 gym to be built in Brownwool. Construction will start September 1, funded by pledges from local benefactors and supported by the university athletic department.

Daniel Baker Brownwool Billies Utter Morr Wale Trudeole Thomerlies

Haines Terrier Wins Honors Away From Home

W A Baines of San Antonio reports his Fox Terrier Tepelewoot Gheerie named best of breed at a show, after a strong test with Wirely Bos from Paignton. The dog, imported from England and owned by Mrs Joe Schuessler of Bay Antonin, also won prizes in New York and New Jersey and best of breed at the Cincinnati City show.

W. A. Baines San Antonio Tangier Dalles Nhaw Tepelewoot Gheerie Joe Schuessler England Chterin New York New Jersey Mir New Orleans

Ex-Bear Pitcher Cleared of Arson in Whittier Fire

Los Angeles March 17 ex Bear pitcher Elmer Ponder was freed of an arson charge tied to a Whittier Boulevard blaze. He testified he was dining with a friend at another city locale at the time. Ponder pitched for the Boston Athletics in 1916, and the team finished second in the league.

Any Universm Service Los Angeles Elmer Ponder Wax Teisy Whittier Boulevard Stalicn Jase Ponder Ai Alii Dander Ban Attonis Loonie Feegue ‘Ath Nilsiar Harding, Muncell Mullins Stewert St Lary Vittsburgh

Pitcher Harry Lee Rejoins Bear Club

Pitcher Harry Lee rejoined the Bear Club after a brief absence described in a local mag. The report notes his return came just a week after Fors Worth status and references Benz anuchpaw regowert ton Woh Thorntap in the same item.

Harry Lee Bear Club Benz Anuchpaw

Famous Caddy Suspect in High-Profile Jewelry Theft

Police pursue a notable caddy linked to American golfer Walter Hagen. A warrant accuses MecDonald of stealing earrings and jewelry from multiple apartments and forging pretenses to obtain funds. Flagen faces charges of theft and related fraud involving several acquaintances.

Abilene Colleges Retain Coaches Amid Changes

Abilene colleges announce coach retention and staff changes for the upcoming WOZT-2S period. Coaches Lip thi, Be Bole, and Tessie Cromilii remain, with ABilene Christian and McMurry keeping R. M. Mellny and others on duty. Henryiinin is noted as a conference member. McMurry and Abilene Christian are in the TENAR/ALA grouping.

Abilene Tez Marsh Aiv Fene Chyea Rolleges Aihlerle Vasehing Vlaffe Lip Velieel Peay Bole Fowill Abilene Ciymetah Eelleve R. M. Mellny Mis Murry Cotlrgn Perio Hreinyiin Anl Abilene Christian McMurrry ALA

Shea Me Lad Catcher in Detroit Manager View

Ex-met, now Detroit manager watches Mervyn Shea handle a pitcher in a candid moment. The scene mentions a striking first name and frames Shea as a central figure in the action.

Eight Teams Left In Meet In Kansas City

Eight teams remain in the national 4A meet at Kansas City as the fourth round narrows fifty entrants to a final eight. Top seeds include Bengas and Mix souei with key performances shaping the competition.

Kansas City Macch Tournamant Bee Ubree Ra Curtiva Anys Kompetit Dina Bengas Mixsouei Nest Sili Walle Olshoma Wisseneid Thdinna Bad Ong Eeeh

Germany to Enter 400 Athletes at Amsterdam Games

Germany plans to send about 400 competitors to the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics in twelve sports. The dispatch reflects national enthusiasm as officials report strong overall team strength and hope to exceed previous representations.

Germany New York Wana Geemong Amsterdam Communicatings Svan Halland Predovick WW Rubvinn Anmuiesn Olympic Far Nave

Northwestern to field just six plays this fall

Chicago report states Northwestern University football will use only six plays this fall under new coach Hanler. The squad adopts a different drill system, with a lean line and rookies shaping the team as spring practice proceeds.

Northwestern Chicago Northwestern University Irk Hanler Tantey Torny Hanley Hankel Aril Northwraleen

Fight Results From Local and International Boxing Cards

A jumble of boxing results lists winners by city and opponent with knockouts and scores. Gluck Wiggins from Indianapolis defeated Jack Let in Kalamazoo. Red Menard stopped Bonny Vowel in Halifax. Fort Molina beat Jean in Paris for the middleweight title. Joe Gang beat Lew Chester in Allentown. Tommas Longh narrowly defeated Bete Daioy in San Francisco. Mike Myers, Billy White, Muddy Martin and others are featured in planned tonight cards in Chicago and Boston with multiple bouts scheduled.

Exhibitions Report Mix of Scores Across Cities

A series of exhibition results show Shreveport and Chicago in action with varied scores. Notable matchups include Browns, Giants, and Denver posting single and double digit margins as teams season onlookers assess form and potential.

Shreveport Chicago Whiln Fox Soath Browns Beowsls Washington TE Ciepinnae Lauig Canis Cleveland Fi ‘Phat NaGmals Buf' al Hostoy Hravey New Terk Giants Kan Frantisen Denver Wann Hast University

Tunney to Return Home Early in April

The article reports that heavyweight champion Gene Tunney plans to return home in early April. He will then travel to New York to meet with Tex Rickard regarding a promotional offer and potential exhibition, with timelines suggesting a three week absence if negotiations proceed.

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Tiger Second Team Picked for Laredo Trip

Bitthen Vetraik and the Tiger reserves were selected for the warmup trip to Laredo for weekend games against the Des Moines Western leaguers. The squad departs Friday night, joining Heaut Jack and Zeller with Heilmann the only everyday outfielder in the unit.

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Helen Plays In Tourney In Pasadena Event

Helen Wills, in her first tourney since Wimbledon 1996, drew Midge Gladman of California in the third annual Hotel Washington net tourney. The match sets the tone for the afternoon’s play as Wills competes against a strong junior contender.

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Kid Como Pleads Guilty to Theft

Kid Como, prize fighter, pleads guilty to stealing assets valued at about 160 dollars from the American Rapayers company while acting as an agent. He confessed to transporting evidence from Cranley to a bank in Shrevepert, under investigation by authorities.

Kid Como Como Corapomis Agent Mob Cranley Anil

The Saint Patrick Golf Legend Unfolds in Folklore Fragments

A garbled excerpt recounts Warren O'Brien's discovery of a playful St Patrick lore. It mentions origins near Eeclofedan Beotland and a quizzical exchange about finding golf balls, mixing mythic history with comic dialogue.

St. Patrich Warren O'Brien Wererren Eeclofedan Beotland Yteland Patrick Schmitd Dave Professionel Galfere Beotlam Duthers O'Urien St. Patrick

Rattlers Plan Diamond Schedule Amid Coach O'Donnell Fate

St Marys college baseball talks split the season into two divisions. Coach O'Donnell returns five regulars Leissner Path sad Tuster, Carver and English vie for key roles as pitchers and outfielders. The squad opens April 1 2 with Stephen F Austin in a two game series at Leagueark on Josephine Street.

Iave Pall Char Tom O'Donnell St Mary's College St. Mas Stephen F. Abstin Necos Douches Bears Josephine Street Hetders O'Connell Carver Binglish Outéieldes Oe Neststa Wanter II Snrond Yestsla Rathers Darand Auter Earl English Foul Bright Seale Mact Kaiser Walter Will Tieshne George Nearstawbortston Tew McNulty Braver Gutfield Ine Gerhle Inck Kuntz

Signed bout sets up Lomabi vs Anders title clash in March

San Antonio fighter Jack Willis has signed to face the winner of a March 26 bout between Leo Lomabi and Ino Anders in Aberleth. Tim McGrath, the manager, announced the arrangement with Hayden Wadbaans, the Olympic auditorup matchmaker.

LOB Angels Tim McGrath Andonnee Jack Willis San Antonin Trai Hayden Wadbaans Olympic Auditorup Leo Lomabi Aberleth Washard Ino Anders Kentucky Borer McGrath

Moriarty System Heightens Morale of Tigers Squad

The Moriarty system of morale development focuses on player autonomy to shape their own playing style. Observers at training report increased confidence and reduced tactical prescription, signaling improved team morale under the approach.

Moriarty Tigers Moriarty Agatem Reptimanil Man- Agumint Resulta Recordig Drtrsit Hase Moriatls Cacelliie Vest Aidis Weackice

Waco Team Upsets Baylorites In Area Basketball

A garbled game report from Waco notes a basketball match where a local team scored 12 4601 with Sterlings and Smile leading scorers. It mentions Penit as manager and a forthcoming clash with Tesna Agsiva in the Collegn Statin tudugy.

Waco Baylorites WAC Weile Hoth Hurin Litelee Siye Penit Hapetuin

Bears Triumph In Exhibition Tilt Against Bengals

Bears offense clicks as pitchers struggle in a rugged exhibition game. Key contributors include Bioos, Klein, and Deiter Fecking while strong defense by Waruck and Heiton helps keep the score. Cincinnati's errors and timely hits shape the outcome as both teams evaluate core players ahead of the season.

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