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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1927

Page

2

Bears Hold On In Slugfest Against Fort Worth

Kansas City prospects Messenger and Ables anchor a rough but hopeful show as Fort Worth tumbles through errors and sharp defensive plays. Cats rally on timely hits while Redfern and Leslie star in the field. two tough losses loom as the series opens Saturday afternoon.

Antonis Fisi Lindsey Walter Newman Harry Ables Yeagee St Dellasent Penge Abies Dag Oy Andy ‘Messenger Ant Sba Kansas City Brodey Wessenger Jost 2Vlehach Lee Sireadz Harry Lee Hidis Moore Philbin Krank Kotile Wists Bonowit Watts Hier Gragp Eit Butt Trout Car Lon Leslie Rutet Bedfern Bears Fort Worth Charley Sulliven Tfail Fryout Iddie Moore Harry Brown Les Nein Redfern

Frank Watt Sidelined By Shoulder Injury At Exhibition

Frank Watt is laid up with a sore right shoulder after a misread practice with the Western Association visitors in Port Worth. The injury recurred during a pitching attempt, sidelining Watt and delaying his appearance in upcoming exhibitions. The report mentions New Grivene Merphia, 34, Atlanta, and Naahwilir, 1, in the scattered notes.

Woutsern Association Wdttla New Grivene Merphia Atlanta Naahwilir

Austin to Lead Large Austin Golf Team to State Meet

The Austin area plans a strong golf contingent for the first state boys tourney in San Antonio on June 28. Headliner Hoo Roberts leads a squad including Ruben Albaugh, George Flom, Tinie Hornsby, and five other high school players, with young Vornsis among the promising 15 year olds. Adrian Snyder, captain of the Texas Senior College team, was among those invited to the tourney.

Natic San Antonio Roberts San Antonne Ruben Albaugh Sustin Rubieliz George Flom Tinie Hornsby Senate Austin Vornsis

City Golf Dates to Be Selected for Championship

City golf dates for the city championship tourney will be set at 3 oclock by the San Antonio Golf Association at Brackenridge Park, per C Th Maclay president. The event likely occurs early in June before the bay meet on June 23 24 25.

San Satoaso Golf Association Brackenridge Park C. Th. Maclay

Bear Pitchers Not So Worse In Averages

Official Texas League pitching averages show San Antone Bears hurlers with varied marks. Nemosz leads with a 2.70 earned run average, while Catchman sits at 2.35 and Good at 8.60. Lamsey owns a 6.32 ERA, Newman and Freemen contribute strong and weak outings, and Porter, Watt, and Penner round out the battered data from the Bears staff.

San Antone Bears Columa Eame Nemosz Bob Catchman Sep Good Bill Ward Sed Dann Fillingim Harry 2 Gildler Spoii Hurlers Jost Bert Worte Newman San Antonio Tinka Place Wiesite Keiter

Bear Box Athletics Summary of Game Action

In a fragmented report players Bear Box Beorificer Phipps Richardson Lindimore Bonowitz Nafers Untee-bara and Phijilm contributed two outs, with Suter Philbin to Leslie and Ganings on the mound. Good 8, Chad 19, Good 4, and Sulliver 2 led bases on balls and run scoring amid repeated substitutions and unclear play calls.

Beorificer Phipps Richardson Lindimore Bonowitz Nafers Phijilm Doutie Suter Philbin Leslie Ganings O& Ny Chad Rune Goo Sulliver Alte Sullivan Gendeittck

British golf pros arrive for Ryder Cup tilt

New York May 28 British Ryder Cup team lands without captain Abe Mitchell due to timing. The squad hopes to upset the American pros June 4 5 at Worcester Mass with manager G A Philpot optimistic about their chances. Players include Ray, Danman, Whitcombe, Compson, Loomer, Havers, Robson, Grove and Tony. Jack July sails from England to join. Welcome by Walter Hagen and American hosts mark arrival.

New York Abe Mitchel Mio Iimes Americ Ium of Professionels Worcester Mass Cela G. AL Philpot Igam Tel Ray

Post Laundry Hits To Beat Hospital

The Pyst Leemiry aided taere ket trels when they directed the State Tes piel 1041. Ackeroin Lagmitry outfielder was the scar limber agvirger of the ey, garnering a double and 4 home tin di Lie four tripe to the plate. Ja gan McGlaugherts Dean and Store all awatted dhe pple for the win o uers. Brinkan was the only opposing batter to do ane born ate the Landry bowlers. Overall, Chlress Eck Warfick Mea ang Duger.

Pyst Leemiry Taere Kettrels Ackeroin Lagmitry Scar Jagan McGlaugherts Dean Store Warvick Osen Brinkan Landry Ratloris Chlress Eck Warfick Ang Duger

Army Will Not Sell Universal Service

Washington DC bulletin notes the army cannot participate in a future public ski event in January. Officials explain minimal skiing activity by the American army and cite constraints on service duties and travel.

ARMY Washington, D. C Wee Tranq Counscil SO Merity Fromary

Pennant Chasers Doston and New York Giants Scores

Fragmented box score style report lists multiple games with fragile data. Mentions Doston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Washington and Cleveland along with batteries and player names, but details are jumbled. The piece reads like a sports roundup from a blackout era box score page with inconsistent scores and line items.

Saturday Loop Leaders Compete in Hingston Meet

In Hingston a major interdivisional track and field meet draws three scheduled games at Garrett Field and Southern Pacific Athletic Field. National Guard faces State Hospital at 3 30, Central Power and Light at 3 30, while Mistletoe Creameries clashes with Harlandale 213 30 with doubt over participation due to conditions.

Southern Pacific Sunsets Hingston I State Hospital National Guard Public Service Central Power and Licht Rs Stir Garrett Field John K. Weber Frio Sid Gol Cor Sutarnar

Red Cross To Sponsor Big Swim At Woodlawn Lake

Chairman C E B McCotlum announces the Red Cross Life Saving Corps will sponsor a big swim at Woodlawn Lake on Saturday June 18. Local swimmers from Sun Actovie and others plan to cater the event, one of several aquatic attractions this summer in San Antonio. A San Pedro pool meet is planned within two weeks with date to be announced. strong local interest is reported.

C. EB. McCotlum Red Gress Lify String Corps Msra Woodlawn Lake Satuday Joes Red Grove Actovie San Antonio San Pedro de. Nett Chadiiin McCollien Anni

Giants Secure Mickey O Neil to N Y Nationals

Mickey O Neil is acquired by the Washington Nationals from the New York Giants in a deal overseen by manager Bucky Hartin. O Neil is to speak with manager McCraw in Herodyn today as part of the agreement with the Nationals set to finalize.

Giants Mickey Neil Ney Sare Aloe R Catcher Wickey O'Neil Washington Amerivals Nework Nacionals Bucky Hartin Senstora O'Neil McCraw

Michigan Qualifies Sixteen for Finals in Wisconsin

MIchigan enters the Western Conference outdoor track title after preliminaries at Wisconsin Stadium, with Iowa and Wisconsin in pursuit. The Wolverines claim a strong position as finalists are decided. standings and individual event results indicate remaining contenders sharpen for this afternoon’s finals.

Madison Wis Mica Weevern Whaconsin Stadium Towa Wisconsin Welverlhey Yeeter Brigid Min Na Hope Wretern Tate Gelahonaity Ty Amarile Tula Wienity Mma Dea Mines Timard Lease

Main Welcomes Fuzzy Fessenden as Athletic Director

Main Avenue High School announces Fuzzy Douglas Fessenden as successor to Tim Griesenbtckwe. Fessenden served as Tim’s assistant last year and is extremely popular at Main. The appointment marks a transition in the school athletics leadership.

Douglas Fuzzy) Fessenden Tim Griesenbtckwe Main Avenue High School Tim Main

Texas Box Scores From Murky Ledger

In a fragmented box score style a Texas game is summarized with unclear player names and inconsistent scoring. The record mentions Penner Sree Letinera Ratap Xarep Freesmen nibs and Loring pitcher with partial innings and rough line items suggesting a pitchers duel and late runs, but many names are garbled and the final score remains unreadable.

Wurve-Baas Bk Atten Mast Ovell Henry Gue Ava Penner Sree Letinera Hy Ratap Potinia Xarep & Bite Freesmen Nibs Lorings Loring Atno Harsion Ustaires Grigge Dabrie

Aztecs Star Pitchers Ready for Next Match

The Aztecs fixed for star pitchers, including Ming Caton and A. Hernandez, prepare for a key game against Moulreheadéer with Hyattmag Calne fort Broncbos Honey. Gira will start Sunday at 2:30, with several players on the payroll.

Aster Geni-Pro Chmpiona Hyattmag Calne Fort Broncbos Tesas Teague Timoaadamenon Agten Ineliding Ming Caton A. Hernandes Villaziad Mensdiglu Varges Gira Vinlta

Coast Fights Over Track Laurels In AAU Championship

In May 2542 at Wruckinfield Southern California led the track meet as top laurels hung on events like the long jump, shot put, and hurdles. California's Charley Borah starred with double wins in sprint events while Princeton, Penn State, and Georgetown posted strong showings in the day’s trials and finals.

Clifornia Dubruelles Iollay Wruckinfield Cheel Califore Dartmouth Dartmonty Yale Au Pew Princeton Eix Puttsburgh Mi Igua State Barvard California Torah Charley Borah Southern Praidite Mili Baryard Atdot Mmirkizan Palani Voie F Petty Cecil Cooke Chimpion bin Cox Penn State Sophodors Hiving Bevi Ss &Pdr Ben Rm Cornell Loucks Gyrnense Hoffman Branfurd Sisuin Lizaides Bothh Lesines Jock Williams Pola Cop Ed Houge Ammion Reee

Major Leaders In National Baseball Stats Report

The Associated Press lists leaders across national play with notable mentions. Players such as Warner, Burns, and Munns contribute strong performances in batting and home runs while others like Gilbreath and Justa show notable hits and run production.

Miss Orcutt Keeps Her Golf Laurels

Roslyn New York May 88 Maurine Weud of Wills Beach Country cide at New Jersey featured in the Moropolitan Women's Association championship. She defeated Minx Velen Basti of Garvey Foray to win the title in a round that sealed her hold on the regional golf crown.

Valvireal Marve Roslyn N.Y Hisa Maurine Weud Wills Beeches Country Cid New Jersey Defeae

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