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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1927

Page

7

Bears Return Home With Strong Road Record

Bears come back from a rough stretch with a solid road record and expect a tougher schedule ahead. The Wichita Falls Spudders and South Texas teams are in the mix as Waco looms, with Benitez and Brown turning in key performances for the Bears in recent games. A near-fatal scoring scare in one contest highlighted the rally as Couchman, Wolgamot, and Boggess contributed crucial outs and hits to secure a win.

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Woman Golf Star Struck By Lightning

Miss Cecil Leitch, holder of the British Women's Open Golf title, was struck by lightning in Newcastle Ireland during championship play. The only injury reported was temporary numbness in her arm and she appeared no worse for the experience.

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College drills set dates by Southwestern Conference

The Southwestern Conference announced new rules delaying basketball team activities until November 1 and setting February 1 as the start for baseball training. Dr D V ick of the University of Texas was named secretary treasurer. Discussion noted about football players involved and names Aubrey Gooch of Texas and Dareon Southern among those considered.

Houston Southwestern Liscodai Alor D. Avick University of Texans Citta Tie Bee Aubrey Gooch Tesse Darreon Southern

French Davis Cup stars sweep final singles in Paris

Paris May 17 The top French players Bo yore Brugnon and Te Coste defeated American rivals Tider and Honter in an international match at St Cloud. The French team, having eliminated Romania, completed a clean sweep in the five match series with Bo ira winning 6 4 2 6 4 over Alman.

Paris Joan Boyore Jacques Brugnon Rene Te Coste Pierre Tenity France William T. Tider Francis T. Honter St. Cloud Hunt Germany Belgium Romania Boira Alinan

All American Girls beaten in Irish open golf championship

In a surprising turn, the All American team faced defeat as the Bri woman champion led by Cousty down ended the match. The contest unfolded with intense drive and strategic play, showcased by Ireland’s standout players and a strong home crowd.

Cousty Down Ireland

Troop 12 Scouts Triumph in Bear Dismond Match

Troop 12 Scouts defeated Bartley Berra 9 to 3 Sunday at Bear Dismond. Beas hurled four. Tong and Sendall pitched for the Scouts. Lue losers managed eight. Unreadable fragments obscure additional names and actions.

Tron Boy Feat Bartley Berra Bear Dismond Peeks A. Morin Tong Sendall Inglea Duck Hus Hy Wellens Morris Kidalt Pech Fagleren Lotz

Ban Johnson Bosses Talk Him Over in Chicago

Reports from Chicago indicate American League club owners held meetings to discuss Ban Johnson’s activities as league president. Mayor Jimmy Walker was named in talks for the presidency with a potential $109,000 offer, though details remain undisclosed. Johnson’s stance and suspensions, including Ty Cobb and Al Simmons, continue to draw criticism from owners and commentators.

Chicago Mer Ownners Ban John‘son New York Jimmy Walker Hisense Johnnson Worthing Walker Johnsoh Ines de John Lealth Feneral Ty Cobb al Simmons Philadelphia Athletics Dtapher Reid Ormsby Philadelphia Cobb Johnson

Local unrest over Philadelphia park repairs and ownership

Philadelphia owner Charles Wold Marnir says he has not been advised to rebuild grandstands after injuries from a Stars game. Park lease costs are cited at $25,000 per seat, with officials from Pilani and William F. Bake connected to the Phillies. Burpy rail and related statements are unresolved amid damning repair costs projected at approximately $15,000.

Chicaco Charles Wold Marnir Te Dhils-delphia Natiovel Derannd Stars Pilani Phillies William F. Bake Philadelphia Alurphy Tara “Shorstins

Fight results drift from raw OCR with many names

An OCR imperfect boxing report from Nogales notes bouts in which Linky weight defeated a foe in the fourth round, Foley suffering a jaw blow, and Colima of Whittier knocking out Mickey Wallyer in San Francisco. Also mentions San Burgos, Miky Arnold, and Rutger in earlier rounds, with unclear context and fragmented city names.

Linky Harry Volos Tot Springs Ark San Burgos Bern Olama Nogates Ariz Bert Colima Whittier Cal Ahe Mickey Wallyer San Franelioa Chibet Peat Nogales Sonorz Mexico

Major Leaders National League Batting and Pitching Notes

A garbled summary of league leaders lists players and teams across batting and pitching categories. Mentions include Farrell for the Giants, Ito-Hayashi, and Fothergill with various team ties. Also references Yankees, White Sox, Senators, and Tigers in scattered stats and outcomes.

Usenshi Iow Farrell Giants Ito—Hayishy Tilants An Ti Sits Gituars Toate Greainm Mitates Cordis Ithe Fy Wilaan Cube Ew Hiaeng Phillies Dases Cupler Pilates Fried Cardinals Meadows Dirutas Dic Mgi Ratling Fothergill Tigum Fiona—Rath Warkers Yarkeew Mien Sahat Geliig Yankees Vamar Athylotes Kamm White Sox Tizers Sriles Gelitig Fanless Mongol Hamers—Geliriz Mark Tenkers Chuislin Senators Siminone Arhietles Diehinites Benen Vimkers Rin Toni Oiling Tigers Ton

Bitulithic Nine Strikes Fast in Beach Diamond Victory

The Southwest Bitulithie Bears beat the rejuvenated Martin Linen Supnig team 17 to 6 at Lambert Beach. Neal, center fielder for the Bears, hit four base hits in his four appearances. The Cops trail the leaders by one game after this decisive win.

Bitulithie Bears Ehacros Hava Aoomn Bundar Iv Martin Linen Supnig Tein Lambert Beach Frenchy’ Cats Guardo Soap Triangle Sales Comany Brotherhoad Alexander Gale Uie Swat Restourue Fisher Hottie Eaay Cockrell

Panthers Rally Past Hutto In Rough Thrail Prominent Victory

In a tense contest on May 27 Thrall toppled Hutto as Panthers surged late. Panthers Guard Viioew scored eight points in the final stretch to seal the win.

Wallups Hutto Tutte Alppos Panthers Che Pan- Viioew

Al Edwards Promoter Plans Packed Night At Garret Field

Al Edwards, promoter of local boxing at Garret Field, expects a sold out card headlined by Jimmy Melter versus Seymour. Bob Sexton from Texas prepares to challenge Melter while McBermate dominates Seth and Pancha in a stacked six bout event.

al Edwards Garret Field al Hus Lin Jimmie Melermott Bob Sexteeur Tiloxi Ile Jimmie Gonzales Kid Gilbert McBermate Seth Kid Len Cho Pancha Seymour Brooks Hooper Eddie Polo

Pennant Chasers Pennant Chasers

A fragmented sports snippet lists teams and players across multiple leagues and cities including Philadelphia St Louis Houston and Longview. Names Haines Snyder Fergus son and TWison appear among others with scattered scores and standings.

Dou Thiledelphie Palsdelsb Uy St Lous Philadelphia Gan Haines and Snyder Fergusson Twison

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