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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1927

Page

5

Bob Scott Favored at Abilene Golf Championship

Bob Scott of Lee Anwalo and Crider Tex leads West Texas Golf at the Sbilex club in Abilene with a 72 in the first round. He defeats A Jones and C McBarnett on Tuesday while Jones, Campbell, and others suffer upset losses. Mator reelected in Tuesday city election.

Bob Scott Lee Anwalo Cricedo Tex A. Badger Delis San Angela Texas Scott Jones A. T. Jones C. McBarnett San Angéle J. Campbell Jones Abilene

Hunter Tilden Falls to Dutch Opponent in Tennis Match

In a Intercollegiate Tennis match, W. J. Tilden of Amesions region suffered a straight set defeat. The Dutch netter claimed victory in two quick sets, leaving Tilden without a watch prize and highlighting a sharp contrast in form during the event.

W. J. Tilden Tilden Holland

Ray Set Records Wife Seeks Separate Maintenance

Chicago May 11. Ray the track star set records and his wife Myrtle Ray filed for separate maintenance. The suit cites his fame and wealth as background while she alleges hardship from housekeeping duties and lack of support amid reported domestic strain.

Ray Chicago Dinivo Nurmi Myrtle Ray Joie Filinais Wescom Aunware

Maj Glass Slices Create Confusion Over Hazards

Maj Glass generates controversy at a golf course as his left handed slice arching shots frequently land out of bounds along New Ground Avenue. The handicap committee debates awarding an extra stroke for out of bounds balls, a problem perplexing officials and players alike.

BR. R. Glass Major Glass

St. Marys Buttons Hop Over St Josephs Juniors

St Marys College Buttons captured their seventh win of the season, defeating St Joseph Juniors 14 to 8. St Josephs managed eleven hits off Filizola, who hurled for the Buttons, with Gomez, Simon, Gross and Cobbler yielding the runs.

Gross Bolius Simon St. Marys College St. Joseph St. Joseph's Filizola Gomez Cobbler

McKenzie Dominates First Class Golf Feat

Prolific golfer McKenzie steers through intercollegiate play with a sixth straight victory, dominating a regular opponent by winning every hole in a bold display. The context cites intense college competition and notes the era's emphasis on decisive match play.

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Faithful Again Worshiping the Horse at Derby Scene

Louisville May 1 UF High priests in striped ties lead ceremonies for the Kentucky Derby revival as racing devotees, bankers, brokers, and brokers gather. Survivors from 164 entries join in training, betting, and spectacle as crowds await the Derby downpour of drama and triumph.

Louisville Wall Brokrg LeSalle Sapa el Panther Iwestern Hed Whdor Hick Vaith Jong Haves Lonsville Fermur Piazzra Fl Beckers Cleopatra Ovier Jocker Willas

Pro Goalers Change Rules For Next Season

Chicago in March 1971 reports owners plan a summer rulebook to replace AAU and intercollegiate standards. Key changes aim to define field goals and restrict dribbling while enforcing a tighter two step defense. Clubs consider new applicants from Detroit Milwaukee and New York.

Chicago Mar Albert Fan Jeague Joe Carrol Golumbus Cure Rowgbare Detroit Milwaukee New York

Saints Rally To Tie Series In Ninth Inning

Abilene May 11 Saint Eds tied McMurry 16 to 8 in a late comeback after a tight start. Pat Murphy opened the scoring with a grand swing before the Indians surged. Mitchell Meddarry delivered a three run homer with two aboard in the ninth. Dyer closed the frame by striking out Dallas and preserving the St. Ed’s win.

Abilene Vex St. Ei*ward's University Pat Murphy Amoke Away McMurry Earloge Dyer Indians Sear

American Overalls Search for Games Schedule Mixture

The American Overalls intermediate baseball team seeks a game by call Colfax 26 F-12. Center Walls defeated Roadhouse Tavern 214 with Ackermann and Kappelman as winning battery partners.

American Overall A. Call Colfax Tin Cenre Alls Ackermann Kappelman

Paddock Pulls New One Fined By Universal Service

In Angeles on May 11, officials cite Charles Paddock, dubbed the world’s fastest husion, as being slowed by municipal judge Wallam who allowed him to finish second in the event amid an unusual scoring dispute and a fine.

Universal Service Angeles Charles Audge Wallam

Beating Dad Coaches: Rutgers Nine Defeated by Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on May 1 a local team defeated Rutgers, with the pitcher tossing seven innings and allowing three hits before relief. The article notes substitutions and unclear events as the game wrapped up, highlighting key moments and coaching decisions.

Philadelphia Fost Peni Rutgers Torres Brincetal India Barcelona Spain Ssain Burhpeda Thilia Tok

Mrs Jock Wolfe Leads S A S A Golf Qualifier

In Glen Garden Fort Worth Tuesday Mrs Jock Wolfe led the Sac Antonio state women's golf qualifier with 105. Others: Mrs Charles Hunter 108 Mrs Jedd Roe 108 Miss Helen Muegee 109 Miss Clayton Roembhach 112 and Mrs M K Neil son 124. Nine hole flight sees Mrs R N Greshner tied for second with 48 4. Ernest Hightower Fort Worth champion medalist shot 88. Mrs E W Magruder of Waco state champion posted 93. The field moves to match play Wednesday Houston awarded 1928 tournament Mrs Asherwood Narro of the city elected association President.

Jock Wolfe Sac Antoniy Glen Garden Fort Worth Charles Hunter Jedd Roe Helen Muegee Clayto’ Roembhach M. K. Neilson R. N. Greshner Ernest High

Jamaica Racefall Leaves Jani Stevens Injured at Track

Jamaica N Y May 11 Calversut Service reports Iani Stevens suffered a serious injury after a sixth race mishap at the clubhouse turn. Pepper was knocked down in the chaos as horses tangled and spectators watched in shock. Medical crews rushed to the scene.

Ockey Calversut Service Jamaica N.Y Iani Stevens Mluk Pepper Black Pepper Bie Eng Cole Janse Hongital

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