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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1927

Page

2

Watt May Return To Bruins In Pro Baseball Shuffle

Unclear text reports Watt may rejoin Bruins as rosters shift for upcoming season. Manager Getrsa Mollarts sharpens plans as scouting notes mention Watt possibly to San Antonio Beers with Tigers. Detroit and Toronto links loom. Exhibition games listed for Wednesday and Saturday as teams travel for spring camps.

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Sparks Ready for Schloker Showdown Amid Boxing Twitter Feud

Promoter Sloteky backs Sparks against Schlooker with a $50 wager as Sparks vows to fight and prove he can handle tough opponents. Sparks is set to face Don Navarro in a 12 round feature while other bouts on the card include Gseca vs Gear Lim and Graham vs Bushee Gear Lim.

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George Moriarty Leads Tigers In Narrow Victory

George Moriarty paced Jennings' position as the Tigers faced a tense game. Manager Jenege Morvntte of Ube Tienruit oversaw actions as the pendtion to enlace Hophie Impings unfolded.

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Youngest Tiger Recruit Joins Detroit Club Run

The Detroit club favors youth with Herbie Walker, son of Bert Walker, Detroit Times sports editor, tagging along with the team for years and aiming to become a regular player in the future.

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Tigers Polish Up Work On Bases In Spring Camp

The Detroit Tigers push on with base polishing and infield drills during spring camp. Manager Miracles guides players as runners practice on paths, while Garfields, Fotherzill, and Manneh receive extra attention for base stealing readiness. Intrasquad scrimmages and two exhibition games against Des Moines at Wester Stage are planned, with the Girf team staying to face San Acomo in league play.

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Lencho Faces Busy Program Adventure in Ring and Court

A noisy sequence of boxing and training details surrounds Lencho as promoters plot a busy schedule. Manager Harre Doc Roller backs Kid Leneha while opponents and venues are teased for upcoming bouts amid optimistic talk of titles and return dates.

Steers Regulars Face Oklahoma in Saturday Showdown

Dalvar reports Steers Regulars prepare for a Saturday game against Oklahoma with key players listed. The piece notes lineups and expected matchups, highlighting Tunegunie, Tynegunie, Gasper, Wellinders, and Waller in pivotal roles for the contest.

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Fight Results Report Mixed Boxing Outcomes Across Cities

A fragmented dispatch from New York summarizes multiple boxing results featuring Sid errs beating Billy Wallace and other listed fighters such as Alere Isnil and Kid Tinpln. Additional bouts include Tex Fink defeating opponents, and Toronto’s Galns defeating Chile. Multiple placeholders and unclear names appear throughout the report.

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Exhibitions show quirky scores from distant matchups

A scrambled listing of exhibition results includes Ai vs Enis Tren I Sjoemntats and navigates through a tangle of team names and odd spellings. Notable mentions include New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Forts Warth, and the Aggies, with scattered scores like 8, 7, 3, and 10.

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French Stars Win at Tennis in Paris and New York

The report highlights French doubles and singles players excelling in a crossover tennis event. It notes Stetina of Varis as a key singles prospect and mentions Verditis and other French competitors achieving strong showings alongside word of mixed results from Vrookivik Vereditis and Negrin Tat. The piece also references matches against British and American players, with unclear local color in several lines.

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Outfielder Brown Joins Bear Camp In 1926 Trade

Beary Brown, a speedy outfielder from Bac camenio California, joins the San Antonio Bear after a 1926 .825 batting season. At 24, he previously played for Oowha in the Western league, stole bases for Grohe last summer, and is expected to appear in spring training and upcoming exhibitions against Detroit.

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Tickets For Fight Must Be Held For Sale Day of Bout

The New York State Athletic Commission issued a stiff edict in a Tripey's meeting, effective April 1 requiring 50 percent of presold seats to be allocated for sale only on the event day. The rule aims to curb speculative buying and keep tickets at face value with limited reservations and sales to applicants in person at windows.

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Junior Champions of Last Two Years Meet Sunday

The 1925 champions of junior football in San Atimin ail ment and the 1926 champions at Lisas Tiel meet Sunday. Wreneby's Cmts, holders of the title, face last year's Funinr League winners St. Frantis Beags in a City Intermediate League matchup.

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Yankees payroll climbs, bats break past old Yankee sums

Slants New York prints a chaotic boxing and baseball salary buzz, noting Babe Ruth and the Yankees near a record payroll for 1927 while listing stars like Lou Gehrig and Jim McIntyre in high five figure figures. The piece blends boxing hype with baseball market chatter, citing manager Miller Huggins and promoters amid a frenzy of seven figure potential.

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Hazy Texas Amater Athletic Federation Title Game In Dramatic Clash

Fort Worth’s Marland Wilers edge San Antonio’s St Mark’s in a high stakes playoff tied series. The opening game drew a large crowd as both teams traded leads with fast breaks and sharp shooting. Hopper of the Oilers sparked a late rally but St Mark’s held on for a 84 72 victory in a thrilling contest.

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Yankees Look to Rebuild Around Ruth and Gehrig

In a tabloidy preview from Patersonsport Florida, the Yankees plan to honor Ruth and Gehrig as the core of a potential pennant run. The piece notes Ruth’s nightly routine, the team’s veteran stars like Combs and Paschal, and possible new players including Koenig and Johansen.

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Local Kids Golf Championship Delayed To Tuesday

Entry lists will be accepted as the village golf championship for youngsters is postponed due to action at the Haymond River course. Tournament manager Haymond Reever cited weather-related delays. the event shifts to Tuesday with younger age groups on Wednesday and Thursday for entrants aged seven to twelve.

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Specials to Play Harlandale Team

Ambiguous report notes specials to face Harlandale with lineups unclear amid garbled text. Names and places unreadable, but reference to a game likely scheduled for the afternoon with missing details on teams and venue.

Harlandale

Main Avenue High School To Play Soldiers Schedule

Unclear OCR text outlines a school team labeled Main Avenue High School set to play soldiers in a sequence of games. Names and dates are garbled but indicate planned matches with military or foreign teams at Wort Sam Heaton and Poeticth Anco Hynulran teqnamp Kelly fietil, led by Spitz Womnfeer and council delegation Tim Gritsenhork 4arting.

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Pittsburg Heaters Tackle Boosters In Key Game

Pittsburg heats the boosters in a pivotal matchup amid uncertain lineups and travel disruptions. Officials caution changes could affect tempo and scoring at the venue, with coaches emphasizing defense and quick transitions.

Bible Thinks Grid Rules Improved

In College Station Texas Dr Bible of the A and M College of Texas, one of twelve committee members, signs the new grid rules for shift and huddle plays. The changes require a one second absolute stop, previous five yard penalty increased, and enforcement by multiple officials to curb unfair advantage.

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