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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1927

Page

6

Frazier Retains Heights Coaching Position Amid Board Dispute

The Heights board faced salary talks and student protest as they discuss retaining coach Frazier. Reports note his past as a standout at Baylor and A&M 34 and his influence on track and basketball. Opposition from J S Harnor and Charlton Charlton is mentioned regarding salary increases.

Prasier Ford Baylor Ugi Wisp College Michael Gorton Charlion Taraved J. 5 Harnor Heights

Chicago to stage national golf championship in forest preserves

A municipal golf association plans to seek the national public links championship for 1928. Former national title holder Cl d Evans, now a golf architect for Cook County, backs the effort and aims to have at least one forest preserve course ready in championship form by next year.

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Schreiner Beats Simmons in Final Diamond clash

Schreiner defeats Simmons 4 to 3 on the local diamond Tuesday afternoon as Andrews leads with three hits. A controversial ruling at home plate and a missed call by the umpire mar the late rally by Simmons. Parks led Simmons with strong hitting while Dick Honpe of Oakland delivered a late punchout.

Kerryiluk Textel Schnherdte Meunia Simmons Coiversity Cow Andrews Schreiner Foros Eckreiner Parks Simmons Isu

Bowling Coup de Grace in 1927 National Women’s Bowling Meet

The Chicago team won the five-woman division of the 1927 National Women’s Bowling Championship, finishing with standout scores led by a 2397 total and top performance from Alphie of Chicago. The event, part of a broader Commercial Handicap League and city league play, continued with doubles and team events.

Coumble Mey Chicago Nastenel Womere Burling Cam- Fisuship P Wemeh Bowitie Congress AlphEo Chicago Hams Firethree Plaess William Hale Thompson Suai Teck

Gaffney Stars in Decisive League Victory

Gaffney dominates for the Bexar Limberjacker in a regional league clash. The Janmberjacks rout Veltin with a 17 run output, setting a high pace after an early 4 to 0 lead and keeping momentum through the seventh inning.

Gaffney Tite Getfirs Bexar Alamo Eagle Veltin and i Rafeties

Thanis Wants Games In Tin D Rasis Baseball Ink

Fragmentary sports notes mention teams and players across cities like San Antonin and Portland. Mentions of a fifth straight win for a lax team and references to league activity include names such as Tommy Cela Ray Pranciscn Harry Weiltneh and a roster of unclear locales and scores.

Thanis Tin D'Rasis Baseball Ink Lax Siaugamet San Antonin Tit Thse Whanis D'Tanis Abni Fale Ban Prar Tommy Cela Ray Harry Weiltneh New Yorke Owight

Five American Women Set for British Golf Championship

The United States will be represented by five women golfers in the British women's golf championship in England starting May 16. Virginia Wilson of Ehlings is among the five, near Miss Glenna Collett the defending national winner. Other Americans are Jean Brooks of Englewood, Malice Lee Beadlestes of Rockaway Hunting Club, Mrs. J. Rob. KR. Spauldne of Buffalo Country Club, and Mrs. George Newman Lewis of Los Angeles.

York United States England Virginia Wilson Ehlings Glenna Collett Philadelphia Wilson Tame Dloze G. Henry Stetson Ate Aliss Jean Brooks Englewood Milice Lee Beadlestes Rock Ae Hunting Club Ob. KR

Archers Prep for Big Game at Muscaw Fair Grounds

Dr E B Hubert of the University of Idaho forestry department founded the archery club. Members plan practice along Paradi Avenue and nearby courses using 28 inch draw bows to prepare for hunting season. The sport is gaining popularity and may require a dedicated range if growth continues.

E. B. Hubert Forestry Deparyment Lnivereity of Idaho Cing Muscaw Fair

New York golf championship date moved to Wednesday

New York May 4 The Mecrayalivan Golf association changes the national championship schedule from May 26 to Wednesday and ends on Saturday at The Clearview Golf club Rayville. Johnny Ladds chair of the tournament committee moves the event to fit Memorial Day weekend practice and attendance.

New York Mecrayalivan Golf Association Clearview Rayrile

Seguin Plans Golf Layout Near Guadalupa Lake

Seguin reports the formation of a new golf club and recreation center named Li Vountrs club on a 100 acre tract near Guadalupa Lake. The project includes an 18 hole course, clubhouse, bathing pool, boat landing, and summer camps with memberships limited to priv ileges or cabin-site buyers. George Th Butler will manage the organization with initial active charge.

Seguin San Antonio Guadalupa Orsinizstian Li Vountrs Club Reguin Tra George Th. Butler

Thalheimer to Lead San Antonio Country Club Invite

Louis Thalheimer will play in the San Antonio Country Club invitation tournament starting Friday. He holds the Vexos varsity championship and Southwestern singles crown, with doubles success beside Lew White including national clay doubles and Intercollegiate titles. Other entrants include Pell Bell, Bell and Bell brothers, and Texas players in a strong San Antonio field. Play begins Friday at 3 p.m. on clay courts.

Louis Thalheimer Abiochy Sundey San Antonio Thalheimer Ant Lew White Ous Dorota Herkeler Pell Auston Texas Marshall Bell Wertain Wilmer Allison Bruce Barnes Youns Key Sam Fitch Roy Ryan University of Texas Gillespie Stacy J. B. Adone Dallas Plax Country Club

Widow Receives Entire Borchert Estate In Milwaukee

Mrs. Otto Borchert, widow of the Milwaukee American Association Baseball owner, inherits the entire estate. Probate filings list the value of the estate and personal property at more than 200 thousand dollars. The widow is named executrix.

Milwaunnn Otto Borchert Milwaukee American Association Borchert Loft

County Baseball Tourney Seeks Consolation Round Saturday

Players eliminated from the county playground tournament are invited to compete in the consolation round this Saturday at Brockenville Park on the new poly-field diamonds. The first game starts at 8 o'clock with up to six games played simultaneously on the eight diamonds.

AN County Genuile Ste Poly-Field Diamonds Brockenville Park Wiss Tie En Diamonis

Ferdinand Schulz sets 14 hour glider record in Prussia

Ferdinand Schulz lifts a nine seater glider aloft for 14 hours and 6 minutes, breaking the prior mark held by Marsaux of France who logged 19 hours 10 minutes 42 seconds in a long air endurance attempt. The report notes the record flight occurred near Ost Prussia on May 4.

Paseittf Ost Prussia Germany Ferdinand Schulz Marsaux

Rennert Handicap Preview Sets Preakness Interest High

Baltimore May 44 followers focus on the Rennert Handicap at Pimlico a six furlong prep for the Preakness. Horses including Wandering Minstrel Whiskery Archibalds Candy Mayore and Pandora vie for form as Whiskery leads Whitney stable entries toward next Monday’s Pimlico classic.

Baltimore Pimlico Sir Harry Wandering Almstrel Seagram Stable Archibild Candy Mayore Wandering Minstrel H. P Whitney Pandora Whitney M. Teffard Scapa Flow Fox Qatcher Farm Sagamore Ral Parr Satlkpore Hangoens Jamaica Rancocas Turimen Fonday H. DP. Whitney Navy Havre de Grace Hother Whiskers H. Teller Archiv +bald

Detroit to Honor Ty Cobb in Philadelphia Game Return

Detroit announces plans to honor Ty Cobb former Tigers manager now with the Philadelphia Athletics. A reception and tribute are set for May 30 at Navin Field with the University of Michigan Club and Intercollegiate Association organizing the events.

Detroit Piane Ty Cobb Tigers Philadelphia Athletics

Saturday Loop Expands to Eight Clubs

John E. Weber announces that Saturday Baseball League has grown to eight clubs with two new teams joining this Saturday. The newcomers include Harlandale and the civilian employees of the Air Intermediate Command known as AIC at Kelly Field.

John E. Weber John E Harlandale Air Intermediate Nepothetier Kelly Field

Longhorn Trackmen Prep for Big Meet

Austin May 4 With under two weeks before the Bonthweet Conference meet in Houston Texas University coach Circle Littlefield sharpens the track squad for the event. Only a dual with Texas A and M at College Station remains before the conference meet and most athletes are in good shape except Jerry Landa who has a pulled muscle Patterson the premier pole vaulter has been under the weather but is improving Whigh left Sir Harry Pillota and Topagan train behind as the squad focuses on workouts. The Rennett Handicap slated for tomorrow should reveal more eligibles and Whiskers Jack Sir Harts Tenaya Sweevster and Kentucky Tl are among the top contenders for the $8000 prize.

Austin Circle Littlefield Texas University Houston Texas A M. College College Station Texas Jerry Landa Paterson Pole Peel Whigh Sir Harry Southern Seagram Pillota Goodstone A. G. Westen Rennett Whiskers Jack Sir Harts Tenaya Sweevster Kentucky

Karnes City Golfers Lose to Main Avenue Team

Karnes City golfers, defending Southwest Texas title holders, lost nine of twelve matches to Main Avenue High at Bracken Ridge municipal links. Main Avenue swept singles, won two of four doubles, with Felix McKnight and Smyley among the standout players. scores list several Main Avenue players and partial match results.

Karnes City Southwest Texas Golf Association Kenedy Main Avenue Crimsons Felix Mc Knight Smyley Rigstors Morgan Young B. Schrier Roses E. O'Quinn Karnes City Muecke Easengs Smith

10000 More Trout in Medina Waters

The Medina hatchery received 10000 rainbow trout fingerlings this week as O N Baldwin and Bi Furlong delivered them after a rival hatchery from Neosho Missouri. Ben Jackson of San Marcos oversaw the shipment ensuring proper temperature and fish condition.

Medina- Tke O. N. Baldwin Bi Furlong Neosho Fuelong Ben Jackson San Marcog Jackson

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