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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1927

Page

8

San Antonio Dominate Youth in Amateurs Golf Flight

San Antonio qualified ten players in the state amateur golf championship at the San Antonio Country Club. Notables include Lamar Seeligson, Fort Worth veteran Massingill, and Frank A. Lewig Jr. among a strong youth contingent led by Lewig, Levingam, Albough, and Gerruth Jr. The group, mostly under 18, sparked a tense opener with several scoring 79s, while veterans and the defending Houston crew faced tough limits.

San Antonio Elih Fhan Star Antonio Winkamen Lamar Seeligson United States Army Massingill Fort. Worth Frank A. Lewig Sr Rod Scott Tlansif Franke M. Lewis Jr Uear Te Fowler Dr. S. M. Elli Dallas el Stewart Fort Worth H. I. Wynne Odelt Lewis Levingam Tenben Albough Bi. B. Gerruth Jr Doh Scott Gaston Peek Galveston Harboe War Whoo T. Wheat Wittén Birss Eapeetet Glose Nbwervers Sandinelon Jack Tarnant Houston Sun ‘Antonian Thomas Chileton Baton City Ossie Carlton Jack Dokl Hows Ton Woren

Tale of Three Cities in Majors

Correspondent reports a chaotic Major League scene with New York leading. Chicago slipping toward midtable as St Louis and Philadelphia trails affect the pennant race. Pirates surge past Giants while Cubs outpace Brooklyn. Red Sox, Browns, and White Sox win or stumble amid erratic play. Several teams list, batting titles contested, and weathered managers react to late-season twists.

Biait New York Raers Lhe Tac Brookliy Cubs Charley Rent Whitehill Brrroie Wiskinetos Mee Wankers Indians Athletics White Sox Phillies

Wind lowers trap scores at Soldiers Parife Gun club meet

A windy Wednesday afternoon at the Soldiers Parife Gun club range on Bay Grounds saw shooters like Jow at thy top fall short of marks. Notable scores include WW Smith 65 Boewast, A O Lyman 81, Joe Vaila 52, Saunders 48, Conner 42, Nicholson 34, Hughes 40, Kroger 8, Williamson 86, Blondan 19, Wright 12, and Rigsby 4. Tom broke 31 of 42. The Southern Tactical pend will go to May 23 for mercianiline sample events held there.

Scorss Soulders Parifie Bair Grounds Weilneaday M. Nicholson Hugher Kroger G. Marsl A. Williamson Mac Mages Pronson Blondan EB. Wright H. B. Rigsby Price Tom

Faculty Probe A Athletic Situation at Teans University

A Texas university is under an athletic situation investigation. The regents have turned the inquiry over to a faculty committee chaired by Deans T C Taylor and J B Undertrind. The committee will report to the regents in June as ordered by the board.

Austin Tex Teans University Mico Belmont Regents Charles Hell Att T. C. Taylor J. B. Unldertrind

Brainard Sold to Buffalo by Dallas in 1920

Dallas reports the sale of center fielder Brainard of the Wichita Falls Spudders to the Buffalo club of the International League. He will depart Houston Thursday night to join Buffalo, with Dallas to receive another player in exchange within a week if the offer is unsatisfactory.

Dallas Frel!drainacd Pallas Steers Eastall Wichita Falls Spudders Prive Buffalo Houston Walter Migrvis Brainard Cnle

Speaker May Buy Indians: Cleveland Club Sale Rumor

Universal Service reports Speaker, ex-Clothes Field manager and current Washington Senators player, may pursue the Cleveland Baseball franchise sale. He reportedly would be involved if the deal advances, with several syndicates rumored to be seeking control and Bernard, club president, recently stepping back from city affairs.

Universal Service Cleveland Ohio Ania James Dunn Cleveland Baseball Club Speaker Cloutsland Washington Senators Hare Detroit S. Ttig Kowen EL 8 Bernard

Pairings from Texas invitational golf championship tourney

A jumble of matchups for a golf invitational in Texas lists players such as Wallen against Axnouli, Byron versus Goulisy, Lewis versus Tak, and many others. The crowded schedule includes times like 6 1 and 10 by AM, with numerous pairings and event notes across several courses and a third bracket noted as well.

Upetang Rani Patel Texas Animicar Golf Berhy Wim Curningham Lewis

Whitaker Joins Des Moines Western League Club

Whitaker a righthanded bench player and second baseman has been acquired by the Des Moines team from the Shrewsbury Pexax Tenge club and the St. Tan American Association. The move places him with the Dow Maines as part of the Western league roster.

Whitaker Des Moines Bud Whittater Quehar Hi Bngor Dow Maines Weatern Shrewdpark Pexax Tenge Thor AU Demons de Wiehsta

Qualifying Scores Highlight San Antonio Runners and More

A long OCR fragment lists numerous names, many from San Antonio and Houston, with scattered qualifying scores and place hints. The text mentions competitors such as Jamar Seelitson and Ted Fowler among others with various numbers and origins, indicating a crowded track or athletic meet with many entrants and implied results.

Local Golf Talent Shines At Alamo City Course

A 14 year old midget golfer from the Alamo City impresses with steady play and smooth swing. He posts a notable fourteenth mile, grips a light club, and competes on the municipal course as part of the Main Ave team and serves as a caddy.

Bobby Jone Alamo City Stanly Lnrsest Golf Club Sud Haynes Doo Afi

Netters Rally To Take Title In Five Sets

The Poe Netters rallied from two sets down to win a five set match against the Negleys. Albert and William Negley led early with a 2-0 advantage before Poe Netters leveled, then clinched victory 84 62 in the final sets.

Edgar Alley Vhane Atte Henry Holbeod Ant Lan Add Kilpatrick Cheiy Mark Swain Albert William Negley Shin Negley Envoy Holbevote Ty Boys Albert Neploy Dei Hol- Usnek

Lions Field Beats Main Avenue Gangs

The Lions Pioid ballenate lace ty the Nickel Beers alias Ms A Nie High school took a win on a westlny afternoon at Diesfehl J og Malls for the wdrmers. Heavy hitting opponents fell as the Lions secured the victory with singles and solid pitching despite errors.

The Lions Pioid Ballenate Lace Nickel Ms A Nie High School Diesfehl J Og Malls Darling Anne Piel Williams Os Mills Py Delet

Morales All Stars Stacking Up Strong for Sunday Game

Morales field hosts a doubleheader as the Morales All Stars, led by Garrett and Dard, face the Kehedluled Aubio in a Sunday matchup. First game at 10 and second at 2:30. notable players include Pacheen, Jordan, Correll, and Gilvan with Padgert to pitch.

Morales Lon Mike Dard Gildas Garrett Tivalde Tigers Morales Field Gorrell Jordan Correll Rhyfoves Ted Mell Roemogen Vielnote Tietd Ywlter Eardeners Gilvan Gondyiin

Homer Race: National League standings and player notes

Fragmentary baseball record lists Ploser Club Day Parrell Giants Pirates Braves and several players including Wright Pizatow Teognor Henting Doze Hickbourg Wilkins Benviie Miler Brey Williams GWil4on Hornsby Webb Paetvidea and others. Perceived as a league summary with unclear setup and incomplete scores.

Major Leaders By the Associated Weesy May 18

National League leaders include Hornsby Gitnte and Yugeau with Giants Cubs and Cardinals figures. American League notes reference Gehrig at bat and Yankees pitching. fragmented text lists teams, players, and scattered stats from a period box score.

Weesy Hornsby Gitnte Yugeau Giants Boules Grantham Dientes Leiter Frisch Cardinals Homers Woebh Cubs Gs Hornsby Gal Firms Hilties Coyler Dirntos Loar American Leages Marine Browns di Tanna Gene Narkers Fey Warhees Athlet O Gehrig Ieuthersill Tigers Yankees

Unclear ballgame plot with muddled names and hits

A damaged excerpt describes a baseball game with garbled names and phrases. It mentions a pitcher allowing a walk in the ninth, a late threat smothered by a strikeout, and a final run after an error and a sacrifice, with a pitcher achieving a no-hit performance before a late center-field hit.

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Belmont Park Opens for Twenty-One Days of Racing

Belmont Park opens today under the International News Service lead with New York reporting a twenty-one day race meet. The Toboggan Handicap headlines the program with Chance Tay Pompey and Therernelc Moroughhrads among the entries in the inaugural feature.

Belmont Park International News Service New York Belhone Park Chance Tay Pompey Therernelc Moroughhrads Pele

QN BANE 14 IN 45 APLANTA

Center fielder of the Savannah Indiana has established a 2 record by getting fourteen of fifteen mes at the...

QN Bane Aplanta Uhr Calling Savannah Indiana Routherstem Lenge Establahal

Tilden Learns Race Hard To Beat On French Tracks

American players focus on the international tennis championship with Rene Lacoste leading entries. Tilden and other contenders have studied French court tactics as rivals prepare for the inter nations event.

Tilden Wales Max Bill Albernoun Ulwr Sonchines Gles Jeonis Germany Holland Bel- Siu St. Maud Afonduy Vilten Irene Rene Lacoste Anttehea Utah Tides

Bowling Loombrosss Wandicip League Chaos Ends

Scribbled report flags Orange Crush rotlmt to oite air game, Royal Cigars triumphs amid jumble. Freddie McAllister and John Drench spark two-beam, scoring 437 and 316, while obscure names clutter the scene. banquet closes season with plans for next Nine Nine wagers.

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Golf Gossip and F My Tapistr Encounter Club Controversy

In a Wednesday qualifying round at San Antonio Country Club Osie Garlton faced a one stroke issue over a ruling about a ball lodged under ground. The tournament committee rejected Carlton s appeal noting a rule had been in place since the day before the event. Hugh Carpenter, 17 of Dallas, qualified in the second flight with an 82 while Commodore Bryan Heard struggled with rough conditions. The San Antonio club team led by the foursome of Sae-Tigson Lewis Brown easily qualified for the championship flight as Brook Hollow Dallas recorded runner up in the team event. Jere Hayes of the Times-Herald noted the sport carries a serious edge even as local color and festivities surround the tournament.

F. My Tapistr Osie Garlton Carlton Reptile Carls Bom Jewis Jr Commodore Bryan Heard Houston San Antonio Country Club Joyal Fem Lamar Sae- Tigson Frank Lewis Sind Bob Scott Ernest T. Brown St. Seeligson Lewis Brook Hollow Country Club Dallas Secon Ossie Carlton Kim Chapman J. H. Atwell Jr Ta. Te. Atwell

Trip assured for crack runner from Brackenridge High

Lawrence Brainard Brackenridge High state self mile champion will represent South Sids school at the national interscholastic track meet in Chicago June 2 8 and 4 He will be the Eagles only representative A fund to cover Brainard expenses has begun with a $25 pledge from Luther Peterson and local business supporters and others expect to raise about 100 Brainard aims for a sub two minute 880 at the national meet

Lawrence Brainard Brackenridge High South Chicago Wright Niley Brainard Ife Eagles Riley Atd Luther Peterson Redent San Antoni Ed Bomby

Hitsmiths National Teague and Player Stars In Play

A garbled box score style recap names Hitsmiths National Teague and player Murpur with New Fors and Farrall from New York, plus Waner Frisch Hornsby and Denier in a dated ledger. The fragment references a 78 to ? score and quantities like 8108 and 474, but details are unclear.

National Teague Murpur New Fors Farrall New York Hornsby New

Straus Frank Nine Set To Play At Yoakum Sunday

The Straus Franks Mauberg team will meet Yoakum Sunsets on the Southern Pacific diamond Sunday. They face Yoakum pitcher John McGrew, a fire in the local staff, as the game draws strong local attention.

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