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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1927

Page

11

Sharks and Maloney set for 60,000 in title bout

New York May 13 OP Calm talk surrounds the Jack Sharkey Jimmy Maloney heavyweight clash at the Tarkes Stadium tomorrow night a Bostonian showdown to decide who meets Jack Dempsey and perhaps Gene Tunney. Sharkey weighs near Lee pounds lighter than Maloney aims to gain speed edge while eye cut heals. Maloney a former doughboy plays confident role as fight broadcasts set across Wild New York stations.

Balient Zankes Wroning Warner George Berger Lou Bogash the Rich Eric Schaai Murray New York Umg Jack Sharkey Jimmy Maloney Tarkes Stadium Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Marine Philadelphia Ter Rickard Sharkey Bas Bunch Harry Wills Sharkey Lee Miloney Sherkey Anid Maloney

Seay Ready to Box Maloney Rivalry Near Sullivan Stakes

The text notes Seay and Maloney as hard punchers in a pending fight with emphasis on edge in power and resilience. It mentions Texas Rickard announcing a future Dempsey match as a catalyst affecting both camps and the bitter race to fill Sullivan’s place in Boston’s boxing lore.

Seay John L. Sullivan Beeton Doordie Mooi

Six May Tie for Pinnacle in Industrial League

The first month of Industrial League play ends Sunday with the top three American section teams clashing the trio of cellar dwellers. If Jenner Richter and Wroten-Handley win, all six teams could share the league lead. Henry Manvy of the Stonemen faces Carl Menger of Alamo Heights in a featured mound duel as Watshmex meets Central Power and Light, and YML FFA sides with Jack Neal’s outfit. The next three weeks schedule follows, with May 22 and May 29 matchups across both sections and a Robins note.

Jenner Richter Wroten- Handley King Wes-Stones Billie Bucko Cleaners Henry Manvy Stonemen Carl Menger Alamo Heights Watshmex Central Power and Light Co Thr YML Ffa Jack Neal Jenner Gandy Co Eagle Publishing Co Wreten

Main Avenue golf team to receive athletic letters

Seven members of the Main Avenue high school golf team will be awarded athletic letters. Captain Bernard Schriever leads a season in which they beat Austin High and Texas Junior College after dropping two early matches. Notable results include Lorrane Young defeating Charles Reynolds and Edgar O Quinn over Schneider. Final lineup includes Young, Bernard Lehmeser, Jack Re, Jack Guggenheim, Edgar Oquinn, Felix McKnight, and Joe Clark.

Arenue High School T. A. Abbott Athletic Council Bernard Schriever Austin High Crimson Club Karnes City Texas Junior College Crimsons Municipal Lorrane Young Charley Reynolds Edgar O'Quinn Schneider Jack Ririe Yenuble Fitzhugh Jack Guggenheim Crimson Tilly Mastengon Jessie Clements Heatoe Clark Welix McKnight Rest Reynolds Kenny O'Quinn Richard Guegenheim Masterson Fitzhugh Beet Clements Texas Clark McKnight Lorra Young Bernard Lehmeser Jark Re Jack Gugzenbeim Felix McEinight Joe Clark

Twain doubles title bid at Lions field court

Mark Twain Junior High, already owning the Hughes city tennis title, heads to the Lions field court at 4 30 p m Wednesday to contest the junior schools doubles championship. Albert and William Negler meet Henry Holibrook and Donald Kilpatrick of Edgar Allan Poe after Albert Negler won the Twain singles title by defeating Holbrook 6 4 9 5 3 8 7 5 in a five set final Tuesday afternoon.

Mark Twain City Hughes Albert William Negler Twain Henry Holibrook Donald Kilpatrick Edgar Allan Poe Lions Field Albert Negler Henry Holbrook

Meusel Injury Ends His Streak in Detroit Game

Detroit May 14 Yankee outfielder Meusel suffered a right thigh blood vessel rupture while sliding home to complete a record sequence. He broke the streaks but will miss several dates. Cedric Durst substituted in right field.

Vowereel Sertace Detroit Hob Menzel Ster Yankee Measel Bob Cedric

Wrigley to Buy Reading Club in International League

William Wrigley Jr. company representatives completed terms to purchase the Reading International League baseball club. The move aims to expand the Chicago National Parkale team ownership with the Reading franchise and solidify Wrigley’s baseball interests.

Wrigley Reading International News Service New York William Veeck Wiliam Wrigley Tr Chicago National Pareball Club Reading International League

Major Baseball Leaders From Various Teams

The list highlights top performers with batting averages, runs, hits, and other stats. Key figures include Hornsby of the Giants leading in runs and homers, Gehrig of the Yankees with multiple categories, Ruth of the Yankees in homers, Frisch on steals, and Pennock as a leading pitcher among American League players.

Harpen Granta Hornsby Giants Barrell Grantham Pirates Triplee Frisch Cardinals High Braves Giants of Web Cubs Wilson Cohs Williama Dullies Cupler Heeadows Fothergill Tigers Gehrig Yankees Bits—Gehrig Jarmar Athletics Doulles Manush Ruth Goslin Benatore Simmons Pennock Yankeee Wow

Bowling Turners and Builders Struggle in League Night

Reading of a bowling night showing the Turner and Klaus scoring near 680 and 553 respectively, with the Thraitkdil Builders losing three matches as two players posted strong marks. The Bufiders faltered, while the Painters led by 553 and 544, and the Builders faced a tough first game loss amid a high‑tension league setup.

Turner Thrailkill Otto Klaus Bufiders Tin Painters Ihres Mttle Ping Thesesians Hohon Fevileh C.dy UT A H. Grome Isseeeee Ith Treuter Br. Tabaca ‘Wagner Otto Klann Thratikily Gerlach Schmitt

Hawthorne Juniors Lead League After Big Win

Hawthorne Juniors remain atop the junior league with an 11 to 2 victory over Thomas Xelton Tage Tuesday at Lions Field. Pitcher Estes limited opponents to five hits while Glen drove in three runs as Hawthorne built the lead.

Rea Irvine Nathan Nawthorbeine Thomas Xelton Tage Lions Field Extes Glen Hawthorne Beare Fayethorne Estes and Smith Rice Melugin Crytor

Gaffney Leads Twain Juniors to 7 4 Victory

Mark Twain juniors beat Lanier 7 to 4 in a Tuesday Junior High league game. Gaffney pitched a near no hitter before Lanier rallied with three singles and a walk to score three runs. The result keeps Hawthorn Jarrin title talks alive with a possible winner in future matches.

Gaffney Mark Twain Lanier Gaffney Tak Hue Lanter Hawthorn Jarrin

French star Thion de la Chanme reaches British women final

In New Castle Dawn May 18 Great Britain and France clash in the British women's golf championship final with Mile Thion de la Chanme and Dorothy Pratean set to contend. Mile Leblan loses to Mixy Pearson 4 and 3 while Chanme defeats Raid Wilson 7 and 6 to reach the final.

New Castle County Dawn Trenud Great Britain France Tomark Tow Mle Leblan Simone Thion de la Chanme Dorothy Pratean Aille Mixy Pearson

Nine on L A Sunset Team Prepares for Houston Meet

San Antonio track and field athletes will represent the city at the fourth annual Southern Pacific ecilroad championship in Houston on May 27 and 28. Captain Johnny Arbuckle leads the squad with jumps and pole vault, Teddy Andergone races and throws, Beversdorf and Barrett in jumps and weights, Schofield in 440 and 980 yards, Carter Smith in hurdles, and Cross in hurdling and 440 relay. The group departs May 26 with new uniforms in tow.

Nhe San Antonio Southern Pacific Ecilroad Houston Johnny Arbuckle Teddy Rede Panly Beversdorf Barrett Schofield Carter Smith Cross Sélay

Amateur Ball Men Honor Rey at Farewell Banquet

Amateur baseball officials held a farewell banquet for the late Rev. Mr. Trintey, former president of the Parish league, Monday night at the Menger hotel. N. A. Quintanilla, new parish league president, and John IS Weber of the amateur baseball commission spoke. Regrets were expressed for losing an active amateur baseball worker.

Kev Trintey Menger N. A. Quintanilla John Is Weber Amateur Baseball Commission

Nickle Beers Nose Out Lions at Lions Field 3-2

Nickle Beers edged the Lions Fielders 3 to 2 at Lions Field Tuesday. Tageam and Brawn paired for the winning battery, Strawn and Peon handled behind the plate while the Steele umpired the game.

Nickle Beers LIONS Bob Lions Field Tageam Brawn Strawn Peon Steele

Movement general against grid scout movement general against grid scout

A Princeton report dated May 18 notes the football scout on the American Indian line is vanishing. It states Princeton entered via a non scouting agreement with Yale and Tiger management had not adopted the plan with other opponents on its schedule.

Princeton N. J Yale Tiger

IKE BOONE TO REST UP IN ALABAMA HOME

Chicago May 18 Boonr sligeing utility outfielder of the White Box recently underwent an operation for appendicitis has gone to fit home in Parker Alan to recuperate for ten days or so Lumberjacks triumph The Hexar Tumber Co Tumbers Jacks defeated the Newe ixmrony ala mond hounds by a score of 60 Bathe ston hurled a great game for the Lumberjacks Tetling the Xgse slew down with three safe binglie Fore rester of the winners and the heavy artillery of the day betting two dou bles and 2 single Catterson wores Lumberjacks Bankston and Taurexe ters Newsier Keyes and Concho 2

Chicago Boonr White Box Parker Alan Hexar Tumber Co Tumbers Jacks Newe Ixmrony Alamond Hounds Batheston Catterson Wores Lumberjacks Bankston and Taurexeters Newsier Keyes Concho Washington

Runge Defeats Kenedy 5 to 1 on Home Ground

In Runge Texas on May 18, Alcide pitched steadily striking out ten as Runge beat Kenedy 5 to 1. Corpus Christi locals secured Corpus Club’s stay in the Valley league by purchasing shares Tuesday, ensuring continued league participation for the season.

Corpus Club Corpus Christi Tez Corpus Cristi Runge Kenedy Tex S&s Alcide

Baker Eyes Twelfth Win Against Aggies in Texas Series

Neal Baker of the Texas Longhorns seeks his twelfth conference win as he faces Texas A&M in a two game set at College Station. Baker has eleven conference victories and one loss, tying the present record for the league. A win in either Friday or Saturday’s game would set a new mark for the season. The Aggies, despite a possible crown, are tough at Kyle Field. Also noted is Hobo Carson of TCU delivering a no hitter against Rice Owls, and Cap’n Hob Able of Rice pitching well in a separate SMU victory tying up the Mustangs’ seventh win in nine conference starts.

Neal Baker Texan Longhorns Billy Olsen Aggies College Station Baker Kyle Carson T. C. U. Horned Frogs Ries Owls Fort Worth Fort Worth, Hes Taters Cap'n Hob Rice Frops Redman Hime Southern Methodist University Mustangs Baylor Bears Dallas

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