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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1927

Page

7

Big Bout Balked by Rain Delays Maloney Sharkey Fight

New York May 19 Jex Rickard postponed the Jimmy Maloney Jack Sharkey heavyweight championship bout set for tonight at Yankee Stadium due to rain. The event will be held Friday night weather permitting as fans from Boston rally behind their hometown contenders. Advance seat sales had reached 175000 with expectations to rise to 300000 before tomorrow’s fight.

International News Serster New York Jex Rickard Jimmy Maloney Jack Sharkey Yatkee Stadium Rickard Fasten Maloner Sharkey

Bears Rally Past Spudders In Tight Wichita Falls Tilt

The Bears scored in a seesaw game at Teague Park, overcoming early Spudders leads. Philbin, Cobb and Sanguinet starred as Wichita Falls pushed ahead, but Bears reclaimed the lead in the seventh on a clutch Philbin hit, with final at bats delivering a 2- to 3-run chase and a late defensive stand sealing the win.

Bears Newt Mosth Teague Park Femi Hy Bear Club Wichita Falls Wednessey San Antonia North Texans Iinal Bipnos Mitze Sabrie Griggs Gil Walter Newman Cac Wale Hams Herb Cobb Spudders Sep Hears Wiash- Kamper Cobbr Philbin Wichita Epnrs Fhiltin Hilein Ajo Sanguinct Leésiie Hiein Lyman Joe Lamb Ind Secoun Spurs Tenkins Gugir Amigos Speutiar Swanson Klein Les Phipps V Falls South Aflimee Minin Buss Mr. Cobb Philbin Percome Major Scoote Phipps Bob Sanguinet Lafayette Bob

Davis Must Play Tennis in Wartime Demonstration

Dwight L. Day, secretary of war, attends a wartime tennis display with Lora Walthall and Ezmar Seeligson pairing against Davis and Davison. Scores 8 3 75 for the first match and 7 3 for the second. The event, held for exercise and morale, features Davis, a leading U S player, amid international competition.

Dwight le Dayig Lora Walthall San Antonio F. Trabee Davison Ezmar Seeligson

Mitchell to Learn Fate Friday Over Cup Controversy

London reports that Abe T Mitchell faces a final decision Friday on his eligibility for the Ryder Cup invasion of the United States. If Mitchell cannot go, his place will be filled by Ernest. He is currently suffering from acute kidney trouble and pins argues over selection.

Abe T Mitchell London Max Mitchell Jeanuz United States Sonsultstion Et Physi

Bears Box Score Confusing PR Newspaste

Stated baseball game recap with scrambled names and mismatched actions. Describes players like Philbin Sanguinet and Long, noting stolen bases, hits, and a late ninth inning rally by Newman and Tobin with Beaton and Williams contributing, ending in a tense finish.

Tonle Jylehite Fiimgerai Mano Flach Philbin Toelo Dante Leeile Cub Cot Rons Gand Biom Halls Ghd Gendi Bits Bamantonla Wichia Felpires Sabrio Grig Leslie Mana Jizgurald Gerate Lamb Jenkins Sunueiver Newman Hogewild Walling Targeot Beaton Tobin Williams Nimeelffe Wapite

FIGHT RESULTS From Associated Press Card

In New York Georgis Mack and Jerr Citz scored a technical knockout over Cumey Teo of Mobile. West Kansas City area bouts featured Warnie Smith defeating Dave Ostrov, while Des Moines drew. Tonight's card lists Sharkey versus Ataloney and other matchups in New York and Wyoming with several bouts pending final results.

Associated Pres. West New York Georgis Mack Jerr Citz Cumey Teo Mobile Kansas Citt Warnie Smith Bardleville Okla Dave Ostrov Duluth Wika Waggner Kansas City Floyd Bowers Des Moines Drew

Bears Face Hurdle as Pitcher Struggles with Injury

A battered team reports Tiana Filingim sidelined by a swollen knee after a hard-hit ball. Laine Hats Kettle Wirts Labs notes the strain on their rotation as the club fights through a tough stretch.

Tiana Filingim Uee

Peacock Swimmers Divers in Action

Peacock swimmers and divers performed in action with medley and diving events. Details are incomplete due to OCR issues, but participants showcased strength and skill in multiple strokes and platforms.

Peacock

White challenges Leonard for world lightweight title fight

Charlie White, seeking a contender for the world lightweight championship, challenges Benny Leonard to a match at any rounds or weight with no pay to either fighter, aiming to raise funds for Mississippi flood sufferers. White recalls their 1920 Benton Harbor bout, says he could beat Leonard if given another chance, and notes lingering coldness between them. He has not fought in four years but remains physically near his old fighting weight. Argentine boxing interest also noted with Her vine Mendes coming to the United States.

Caicago Charlie Whine Benny Leonard Mississippi White Leonard Benton Fiarbor Mich Teomird Teanard Benson Aarbor Keeth

Pennant Chasers: Mixed Results Across Cities In Brief

A sprawling wire service roundup reports varied baseball scores across multiple cities. Notable outcomes include Chicago defeating Philadelphia, Detroit edging Washington, and Boston prevailing at St. Louis, with numerous batteries listed for each game and several weathered game notes and lineups throughout the column.

Landis weighs dope case over coast league spat

In a muted hearing report Frank Brazil, a third baseman from the Los Angeles squad of the Pacific Coast league, faces a suspension dispute with Um piree Mal Mason. Commissioner Landis will decide after testimony submitted by Mike Sexton, head of the minor leagues, and the commissioner's aide. Brazil remains active until Landis rules.

Asgules Frank Brazil Cocker Los Angeles Mal Mason W. Mi. Landis Higheat Landis Mike Sexton Minor Stague Association

Morigon Sinece Garden reports 784 009 profit in first year

Madison Square Garden Corporation announces in a stockholders meeting that the new garden shows a profit of 784,009 in its first year. The report lists activities such as bicycle races boxing bets trick meets horse shows and the circus as part of revenue sources.

New York

Conference champ to run at Houston

Dallas May date shows SMU distance star Winston ioo per, holder of Southwest Conference records in the mile and 880 to run at the Southern Association meet in Havaria State Saturday. He plans several summer meets including the National AAU tourney in Chicago July 4 where Olympic trial selections will be made. Arthur Lombarg, longtime Washburn College coach, was named head basketball coach at Northwestern University succeeding Mauey Kent.

Dallas Winston | Iooper Southern Methodist University Rae Havatia Uiicago Arthur Lonbarg Pasketball Washburn College Topeka Kans Northwestern University Sxeceeding Mauey Kent

French girl golf champ heads to records in Ireland

In Newcastle County Down on May 19, 10 year old Ereneh golfer Mlle Simone Thisn de la Chmume won the British women's open golf championship by defeating Mina Diarathy Pentqon of Turnbridge Wells Kent Tangland by four holes with a 16 hole final. The results appear in a garbled clipping but confirm a French youngster triumphing in a major event.

Newcastle County Down Ireland Mmlle Simone Thisn de la Chmume Ereneh Mina Diarathy Pentqon Turnbridge Wells Kent Tangland

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