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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1927

Page

8

Dempsey Sidetracks Palino For Bigger Title Match

New York May 17 The latest boxing card shuffle pushes Dempsey toward a bigger title bout. Sharkey Maloney winner to face Dempsey’s challenger in a likely July clash, with a potential semifinal pairing for Palino Delaney or Delaney poised for a June 22 Yokohama Stadium bout. Dempsey’s return title bout aimed for late September, possibly at Yankee Stadium or Sesqui-Centennial Stadium Philadelphia as the next steps unfold.

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Patrick J Murphy Giant baseball great dies in San Angelo

Patrick J Murphy, long known as an old Giant from Worcester, one of the few surviving members of the York Giants’ era, dies at age 18 nA. He played in the early world championship era and set a 30 strikeout game record, with his team winning 2 to 1 in San Angelo.

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Sharkey vows to move out if he loses to Maloney

New York May 17. Jack Sharkey says he will move out of Boston if he loses his heavyweight bout with Jimmy Maloney on Thursday night. He expects a New York and Boston training stint to sharpen him, despite a split in his left eye lid from a recent training accident.

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Walker Sails for England to Fight in June

Walker, the welterweight champion, sails from New York for England to face Comay Millizay on June 30. The bout marks his first overseas defense as he joins the international ring scene and carries his title abroad.

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Bowling- Commercial Handicap League report busts scores

The recap shows Hermien Bresch's Pets opening the summer schedule with two games against Carter Tire Co. A tight first game gave Pas a 23-pin edge. the second turned into a runaway as Bresch's Pets totaled 927 while Carter Tire hovered just over 700. Dreavh and Brown led in averages and high games, with several players over 500 series and Brown posting 221. Also noted are team totals and individual scores for several listed players and a brief mention of other league action and upcoming matches.

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Cibolo shuts out Brooks Field Fliers in local game

Cibolo defeated the Brooks Field Fliers Sunday afternoon 1 to 0. Pitchers Robert and Alfred Seiler held the visitors to three hits, with Seiler allowing none after three. Roy, the Fliers' third baseman, was retired three times. Sehlather supplied the key hits with three singles as Cibolo prepared to meet Public Service Company of New Braunfels next Sunday at the Crescent Bend park.

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Four Junior Outfits Tied for First in League Play

Four teams share the top spot after a 9-7 Hawthorne upset loss. Ewain Harris Emerson and Hawthorne lead the chase for the league title with remaining games shaping the race. Twain's pitching split between Manny and Gaffney, Byars catching Bowrill’s staff, eleven strikeouts combined.

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Boerne White Sox Edge Fort Clark In May Game

In a Western Association tilt, Boerne White Sox pitcher Dugosh hurled a classy effort against Fort Clark, allowing seven scattered hits as the White Sox won. The club next faces Elks of San Antonio on the road, as Boerne aims to build on the spring momentum.

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Mehlhorn Chooses New York as Golf Home for Season

New York welcomes crack golf pro Mehlhorn who will devote the season to competition. He opened with rounds of 70 and 71 on a par 72 layout at the Tike rile Golf and Country club in Great Neck, N Y, with MacDonald Smith serving as pro.

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German swimmer sets new world marks at international meet

In Magdenburg May 17 Erich Rudemacher allegedly established four world records at an international swimming tournament. He reportedly clocked 200 yards breaststroke in 2 minutes 16.0 seconds, with other times cited as 20 yards breaststroke and related events. Official federation notation unclear.

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Yale Abolishes Scouting To Protect Neutral Refereeing

New York Yale announces moves to ban scouting of intercollegiate football opponents to ensure referee neutrality. The policy, supported by 1927 schedule mates including Army Dartmouth Maryland Princeton Harvard, seeks a fair trial for the pr­­inciple amid ongoing rule changes. Rochester also plans to join in the shift.

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