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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1927

Page

3

Speed Boats Open Woodlawn Lake Regatta At Corpus Christi

A Woodlawn Lake regatta features open water speed boats racing Sunday afternoon at Corpus Christi. Entries include Christilles and Lockwood seeking revenge after a prior incident, the Leans aiming to prove superiority, and several other speed craft built for 4 to 6 horsepower on-board motors. Spectators are invited to attend as boats launch at 1 o clock.

Corpus Christi Christilles Carga Christi Hevenge Christies Anecia Haniware Company Yatchcrowks, Inc F. Barbera Benley Benley, Dr Loftin Pose Specia V. A. Mitchell B Flory Jr Skipner Patchernick Speedy Craft W.H. Sudeo Woodlawn Lake Negillion San Atlanto Thenéasine

Fight Results From The Associated Press New York

Boxing results list bouts across several cities with multiple European and American fighters. Notable outcomes include Sid Terris defeating Stanislave Losy, Billy Wiley stopping Gerd Luh, and Gabe Wee Pague defeating Louisville foe. Various other regions report KO and decision results with many names and places.

New Yorke Sid Terris New York Stanislave Losy2 Peles Mack New Dexsey Pierre Drecaiuma

Blockade bid on big battle fails in court ruling

In York on May 14 a federal judge denied an application by promoter Jimmy Maton to halt a major event. The decision halted the effort to block the showdown despite arguments by Tryon and others. Authorities, including Judge Caatdint, underscored adherence to procedures and noted no injunction would proceed.

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Longhorns Hold Off Aggies In Key Conference Clash

Texas Longhorns top Texas A&M 15 to 2 in a Western Conference game at College Station. Pitcher Ted Baker scattered five hits, while Patsy Aflen drove in runs as Texas extended its title bid. the Rice game was rained out and other late outcomes are noted in this region-sports summary.

Lhird-todd Viels Christian University Pyince AusGu Cone Billy Texas University Longhorne Meers Longhorns Wee Wendy Jyong White Sox Besler University Genfalon Lyons Manny Ponsford Texas Ted Lou Baker Horned Hoogs Halls" Carson Patsy” Aflen Hriday Dallas Texas Aggies Ginkrgua College Station Sikiv Sikes

Major Leagues Baseball Weekly Summary Report

AP report notes scattered NL results and player notes from May 1 including Giants Pirates Cubs and Yankees. Mentions players Gin Holtishs Farrell Meusel and Ruth among others with stolen bases and pitching results from Olling Pennock and others.

Associated Press Tvigh Byrvex Luis—Holtishs Nita—Farrell Giants Ffornsby Gingts Danbies Grantham Pirates Rish Cardinals Howers—Hornsby Ginnts Wilson Webb Cubs G. Woodie Tases Curler Ditchie Alnaawsy Pirates Baitine Fothergill Tigohs Ruth Yankees Meusel Poulles Vigere la Burns Tadigas Lei Gebrig Fy Sayash Tiger Vomere Iturh Yarken Goslin Senators Aluetids Olling Tigers Pennock Yankers

Alexa Stirling Model For All Women’s Golf

Alexa Stirling, famed American women’s golf star, shows dominant form from 1904 at Belmar County Club and beyond. The auburn-haired champion, who later rivaled Bobby Jones in style, records multiple high finishes including runner-up and a semi-final, with health restored and targets Canadian and U S national championships in 1927. Her life also notes violin study under Wy A Wy Stelios.

Atlanta Sisah America Wilbere Grieve Loaser Oliaws Canada Alexa Stirling Atkink Belmaor Counteys Club Dust Ant Boston Mies Stirling Tecame Lie United Ant Thi Ate Feinens Maiden Bobby Tunes Pat Om Stewart Bobby Jones Jaye Wy A Stelios Ioshsunendt Sue Atten Alexa Tock

Oakmont Traps Add More Holes as Greens Improve

A golf course update at Oakmont adds new bunker on the fifteenth and extends efforts to improve the greens. Changes include a redesigned fifteenth hole and across the course work as players adapt to the modified layout and hazards while the club plans further enhancements next month.

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Miss Mearls First to Enter Big Swim

In New York on May H Katherine Meets of the Firs ting association dates the National AAU women’s event draws five entrants. John T. Taylor of Pittsburgh is named referee and starting official.

Miss Mearls New York H.katherine Firsting Association Dmlony

Magerkarth Gets Coast League Job

Magerkarth named to a Pacific Coast League post in a muddled report from May 14. The piece mentions the American Association, Liverieay Association, and a disturbance involving Milwaukee player Wad swag digi t, with President Highey cited and Mager Rueth described as agitated beyond endurance.

Ean Francisua Lmpire Magerkarth America Association Jigs Liatsbrius Meuserkartle Yrith i Muwauker Iingur Highey Hal Mager Rueth

Major league teams start new series across leagues

Baseball results across cities show Cardinals, Giants, Athletics and other clubs opening new series. Notable performances include Cardinals scoring seven in the first inning and strong pitching by Willie Sherdel and AL Tyson of New York. Details of multiple games, standings, and upcoming matchups appear for fans across Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, and Chicago.

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Reach Junior Tennis Finals

Torin high school and a slate of unnamed rivals compete in the junior tennis finals. Players including Henry Thillunak and Edgar Afton Doon lead their teams through the semis with high bids as notable names such as William Ney and the Nesey brothers appear in the draw.

Twain Henry Thillunak Phe Holbrook Ixy Marley Thomas Nelson Nesey Brothers Abert Sul Willem Vn Uin Ott Foths Feans Nutlauitel Donaternogn

Gillis Out of Jail and Done with Marriage

Fragmented OCR text reports Gillis, a Birmingham Barons shortstop and famed Alabama football figure, returning from military service after a four year sentence related to alimony disputes. The piece mention terse quotes about loving his wife and baby but enduring fights and disputes, with erratic names and places scattered throughout.

Dirmingham Red Grange Gillis Dirmingham Barons Alabama

Dallas Woman Favorite In Golf Final

Dallas locals dominated the golf final with Mrs. a Rhones of Dring favored by judges and Mrs. Ledoree ann high as finalist. The tournament featured many regional players from Fort Worth San Antonio and Amarillo with notable matches including Miss Priscila Rogers and Mrs. Wilfred Binge.

Dallas Rhones of Dring Woardn Chapion Scott Hill Rufus “Scott Dey Priscila Rogera Ledoree Ann Hig San Antonio Mark Worth Raerbieh Aisa Jae Woltkix Amuarilta Sins AL I Ainlson SansAutumn

Turner Ten Fin League Ends In Narrow Scores

In a chaotic meet at St Joseph, the Turner Ten Fin League showcased tight bowling as Mesdames Vargator ium and Vollmer led a strong showing for Metre Wives. Johnny Ackermann struggled while the Ackermann trio pulled off practice success, with high scores in a tense 188 to 353 bout.

St.olepids Josiah Ludus Cluiy-Eay Mestre Sasha Wry Ty Sueda Sean Ain Paget Ales Gillatee Mad Bay Zens St Toseph Recond Gargozerrs Frengh Gitting Lehemann Musrae Sody Flame Trudmie Turner Johnny Ackermenn Hania Althoesh Kark Aubermann

Elks Baseball Trip to Fredericksburg and Coast League Scores

The Fredericksburg Elks travel to Frederickburg to face Sinnity and a lineup led by Winters at shortstop and Winters in right field. The squad features J Sowell at first base and Meunier in left, with a slate of players including Dreiss and Selinwuin in the outfield. Coast League results show San Wrantisén 4, Oakland 3 and Sacramento 4 to Los Angeles 6 for a busy weekend slate.

Klks Tyee Pricksburg Winters Fredericksburg Ghinis Seguin White Sox Mavers Ares Quebers Paglor Eatebe Selinwuin J. Sowell Mutligat Ifiells Vy Winters Cole Ted Dreiss and Meunier Neitity

Best American Tennis Stars in Europe Head to Wimbledon

The United States sends Helen Wills and Miss Avis to England for Wimbledon with Molly Mallory and Elizabeth Ryan joining. Wills seeks singles glory as Mallory and Godfrey pair in doubles, while Avis trains en route after a Forest Hills win over Elner Griffin.

New York Oplu America England Uioy Winbl Uon Helen Wills Molly Mallett Kitty Mc Wane Godieve Avis Mallory Siing Calisfornia Selx Ehner Griffin Forest Hills Yleibly Bert TG Giffin Miss Wills Toker Wills Mes MaDore Elizabeth Ryen Bliss Wills Nenovita D'Alvarez Spai Mra. GodFrey

Sunsets Face Hospitalers In Key League Tilt

Interest centers on this Saturday’s schedule between the Southern Pacific Sunsets undefeated leaders and the State Hospitaling occupants of hint place. They meet at 3 o’clock at League Park as the Hospital club presses strong. A win by State Hospitaling over Sunsets and a Battlers win over National Guard would forge a tie for first with five wins and one loss. Other games include Air Intermediate Derot versus Hariandgle, and Mistlecin Dreamers versus Central Power and Light on the Gui diamond.

Southern Pacific National Guard Southern Pacific Atletic Field Swisets Ad Battlers Hye Air Derot Ith Hariandgle Mistlecin Dreamers Light

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