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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1927

Page

8

Cobb Inspires Philadelphia With Enduring Baseball Flair

International News Service reports Ty Cobb has electrified Philadelphia crowds with his renewed hitting and base running. At age forty, Cobb leads by example, autographing numerous balls and showcasing sharp baserunning decisions while Connie Mack tolerates the show in an otherwise underperforming Athletics club.

Priladelpria Philadelphia Cobb Shibe Park Connie Mack Connie Ike Hal Cobh

Ex-Bison Twirler Dies By Own Action

Tecaneil Tierotti, former contentions pitcher for Brinton Maféloos, reportedly killed himself Monday night at his home in Mack Jaramond, Washington. Officials say his despondence followed failure to make a major league roster and concerns over a light attack of nonmepia.

Tecaneil Tierotti Brinton Maféloos Mole Tywood Tenge Mack Jaramond Washington Piovatti Qlsi

Mars First Home in Dixie Handicap at Vincennes

In a troubled OCR item the horse Mars First Home in the Dixie Handicap is listed with unclear details. The fragment mentions May 8, Mara Wailer M. Jeffied as owner and trainer names, with misread placings and entities, rendering a partial race summary and inconsistent event notes.

MARS Baimuimore Mara Wailer M. Jeffied yeHeold Alario Dixie

Canadian Champion to Fight M'Tigue Toronto

May 3 event notes UM Larey Galina of Toronto heavyweight with Chumula plow and Mike Metigua of New York in a bout at the Arena here. Text includes numerous garbled phrases and inconsistent place names, reflecting OCR errors from a Toronto venue summary.

M'Tigue Toronto Um—Larey Galina Wi Plow Chumula Mike Metigua New York Rennel Hewt vi

Robins Top Giants as White Sox Rally in Major League Action

In a packed Major League day, Brooklyn Robins defeated the Giants 10 to 7 as Babe Herman hit two homers after a backslide in health. St. Louis moved to first place amid a Pullman-tournament distraction while the White Sox upset the Tigers 3 to 1.

New .York Jack Brooklyn Chicago White Sox Robins Giants Herman Babe Herman St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Pittsburgh Werke Oy White Sox Tigers Lyons Bengals Garrison Kentish

MLLS Mains Nine In Classic Interscholastic Tilt

Monty Weston and Blake lead Main on the road as they face Claxrett Pielti in a winter interscholastic game. The Tigers and Breokenridge clash as Main attempts to start with strong guard play and solid defense in an action packed junior league contest.

Institute Claxrett Pielti Javenne Handa Breokenridge Tom. Weston Blake Ali Rohinan

National Leagues Scene Mixed With Baseball Notes

A garbled summary of baseball and national league references runs through the fragment, naming players such as Sanderson and Williams. It mentions teams like White Sox and Marins, with scattered scores and lineups. The text lacks coherent events but preserves several named players and teams from early season play.

Boxing Roundup of Knockouts and Draws Across Cities

New York fighters huby goldstein and edie anderson score knockouts while louis kaplan stops tony varcarelli in baltimore. regional bouts in jersey newark buffalo cleveland miami chicago and other cities feature wins by brill includes stalemates between freddy fitzgerald and Johnny Saints and a draw between jimmy lanning and dick leopard. notable matchups include abe attell goldstein vs can soneri ray hychell and young stribling versus tommy loughran with several KO endings.

Beth Btyecfatea Pees New York Huby Goldstein Johnny Gee Coli Scranton Edie Anderoming Vincent Suoen Sink Blas Rodrigues Ibeng Lew Goldberg NEW Avn Coan Louis Sid) Kaplan Tony Varcarelli Baltimore Doy Lnnadee Baltmore Didn Youngstown Jolnny Saints Duttalo Reed Eric Franisie Tate Cleveland Rochester Clarric O’connell Joe Kautwar Miami Fla Jimmy Lanning Kansas City Art Dick Leopard Savannah Cbicago

Industrial league schedules announce nine thirty starts

The Da hal league sets six contests for next Sunday morning with starts at 9 30. Rich tars Takecy faces Eagle Mublieh at Brackenridge Park polo grounds with Stahl umpire. Jenner Candy company meets Concepcion Pield No 2 as Wetherell’s team opposes Wroten Hadley. National Stones play at Sullivan park with EF Neal Nash ion Nek . Pittman umpires Jack versus Central Power and Pat. Cleaners versus Watch Shear Metal Works at San Pedro with Wilkens umpire.

Mornns Spilx' Clarke Aimerican Richtars Takecy Hagle Mubliehing Company Brackenridge Park Polo Crounds Stahl Wroten- Hadley Jenner Candy ' Company Concepcion Pield No Wetherell Woe Pive Uilmag Stern & Transse pStan

Fire disrupts rabid baseball fan event chaos at venue

In New York a chaotic scene unfolded as a rabid baseball fan ignited a fire during a championship viewing. The disturbance caused an immediate disruption with attendees fleeing and security assessing injuries and safety risks. Authorities detained the individual for questioning as investigators review footage and statements.

Guardsmen Practice After 5 Wednesday At Park Polo Grounds

Texas National Guard Company F T44st Infantry under manager Bob Meitzen will drill Wednesday after 5 at Tirnchenritge Park in preparation for Saturday’s game with the state hospital.

Texas National Guard Bob Meitzen Tirnchenritge Park State Hospital

Street Car Union Seeks Game for City League Action

Street Car, led by Business Manager Eilts, aims to play away in the city league next Saturday to improve their standing. The club, featuring Woodlawn on the floor, concentrates on quick transitions and strong defense as they pursue a decisive win to boost funds for the Mississippi river refugees benefit. The Cuero Turkey Motters vs Yon kern Sonata also scheduled Thursday in Tuschudi for aid.

UNION Vicor Next Sauiay Eilts Woodlawn Tuschudi Mississippi River

Bantam Championship Show Sparks Chicago Boxing

Long Canzoneri and Bud Taylor, top bantamweight title contenders, clash in Chicago’s Coliseum indoor show. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross relief fund. Canzoneri and Saylor Sell prepare for a June 28 rematch after their recent ten round draw.

Thicago Tru Long Canzoneri Ant Bud Taylor Lecre Hare Lor Abe Ati Goldstein Cangoneri Ttny Jim Mullen Red Cross Hood Canzoneri Saylor Chicago Bell

Thirty Cars Entered In Big Race At Indianapolis

Indianapolis May 3 entry list shows thirty cars for the fifteenth international boot race at the Speedway. Notables include Harry Hartz Frank Lockhart Eddie Hearne and Leon Durey among top drivers. Front and rear drive entrants pace the field with veteran pilots set to drive special tires. Thirteen cars start in the preliminary event if they qualify at ninety miles per hour for the main race.

Indianapolis Ind Matt Rit Wii Aturé Hartt de Paste Lewis Elhati Stark

Major Leaders Face Off In Baseball Standings

The report lists leading players and teams with batting and pitching notes across leagues. Highlights include Wethergill of the Tigers and Ruth of the Yankees with notable stats, while the Indians and Senators show mixed results in recent games.

Wethergill Tigers Ali Kuas Ruth Yanko Uitx Mensel Yankess Horus Indians Pripins—Mensed Yankerer Large Laukers Es Cobb Athletics Judge Senators Stuth Yankee Baars Goslin Reuther Tanks Inset Hudim Jones Browns

Liberty marksmen nose out infantry in rugged practice match

In a close rifle drill at Camp Bulle, Liberty marksmen edged Infantry as Pvt Mabt Warks led with 14 points. The event drew many figures from Liberty Club, Ninth Infantry, and local ranks with scores listing numerous soldiers and officers including Capt. B. Comper and Sgt. Lavtlatt among others.

Svidiy Camp Bulle Mabt Warks Hugh Nom Liberty B. Comper J. A. Moore Hugman Fc. Yalcott 2. Thompson P. BH. Ryelanden Taent

Jack Dempsey Sells Canyon Stable Of Five Horses

The former boxing champion Jack Dempsey has sold his Canyon stable, a group of five horses that were trained by Johnny Coburn. The buyer was reportedly a worthy purchaser for a sum described as sizable, though the exact amount is unclear in the fragment. The sale marks the end of Dempsey's horse racing era with his stable and references to Kickapoo are noted in the lingering lines.

Himsell Cobb Iwe Goelin Teague Jack Dempsey Canyon Stable Johnny Coburn Dempsey

Duffy Lewis Signs as Portland New England League Manager

Duffy Lewis former Boston Red Sox left fielder and recent Pacific Coast League manager is named manager of the Portland club in the New England League. The article notes his past as Hooper and Speaker’s teammate and briefly lists other minor league scores and teams including Reading, Baltimore, Rochester, Buffalo, Jersey City, Syracuse and Newark games.

Portland Duffy Lewis Bastin Red Sox Harry Hooper Yrig Speaker Wales

Young Harris Still Likes His Vets

Washington manager Buely Harris says veterans bring value as he trades 2% year shortstop Tuddy Myer and two years out for Topper Bigsex of Boston. Harris, youngest MLB manager, prizes experience and steady leadership over youth.

Young Harris Washington Buely Harris Washington Chin Tuddy Myer Teo Minges Bost Harris Ruiaral

Oklahoma Athletes Win Track Race in Missouri

Oklahoma teammates defeated Washington University in St Louis on Monday in a junior track race, edging 68 to Ba. The brief item notes a competitive meet at a St Louis venue with Oklahoma winning.

Oklahoma Thackmen ST. Louis Okleroma Agios Washington University

Flyweight bout rescheduled to Monday night at Garrett Field

Latest dispatches from the battle front indicate Mexican flyweight champion Carlón Rubio and Johnny Cruz of San Antonio will box in a twelve round middleweight contest at Garrett Field next Monday night. The card was moved from Thursday after Rubio cited tummy pain, with matchmaker Al Edwards reshaping the schedule to fit his fighter.

Battle Front Carlon Rubio Johnny Cruz San Antonio Garrett Field Febio Mexico City al Edwards Rubio

Junior Leaguers Called to Meet at Linus Field

The Tan American Legion Junior Baseball League will hold a meeting at Linus Field at Oslock Tuesday night.

Tan American Legion Junior Baseball League Linus Field O'slock

Rattlers Lose Hot One to Bobcats in Southwest Tilt

The Texas Teachers College Rattlers fell 6-4 to the San Marcos Bobcats after a high scoring inning in which four runs crossed. English doubled and Bedgood tripled highlighted the offense, while Bentley pitched for the Bobcats. The setback follows a recent San Antonio win as the Rattlers prepare to host Schreiner Institute.

College Rattlers Texas Teachers’ College Bobcats San Marcos Bobcats Bedkey English Antonio Zur San Mareng Rattlers San Antonio Acoring Urelyeris Schreiner Institute Tobcats AB Bayo Eon Bright Berbie Tetele Fte Bente Tatiiwre Cere McNaltr Redlenn Vineyart Smith Bentley Radkey Jann Ot Dalle Bentleys Redkey Walters Fedkey Ctohmson

New Ball Diamond Opens to Amateurs at Less Oud Minters

Weekly double headers run at the new diamond in Less Oud Minters streets. Albert Marke operates the field and offers large seating capacity for games. Contact Travis 5036. Last Sunday West Hand Cabs beat Beare 8 7 and Chagultepeca downed West Find Sluggers 8 7 on the new diamond.

Oud Minters Albert Marke Travis West Hnd Heatee

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