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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1927
Page
5
Bears edge Buffs 5 4 in opener as Philbin injures, Barris backs up shortstop duties while Her rin shines. Brown poles in two hits, including a homer, as Bears split twin bill with 7 3 loss and 5 4 win amid lineup flubs and injuries.
In a confusing account the game unfolds with numerous players named such as Kane, Leeanse, and Vinnie appearing amid a blurred play by play. Center actions and late leads are described, but many details are garbled, leaving a rough sense of a close contest and shifts in momentum.
Fragmented score table and names from a historic San Antonio area pennant race page. Includes lists of teams such as Waco New York Philadelphia and Detroit with multiple players and stocks of figures, with scattered club names and amounts that resemble betting or standings. The readable items show athletic names like Beaumont and Peck Worth alongside city and organization references.
Partial scores and standings across teams including Chicago and Pittsburgh. The garbled report notes tied scores and various player mentions, with references to teams such as St Louis and Boston and scattered abbreviations.
Johnston coast men's tennis champion retains title after defeating Stratford in Pacific coast match. May Sutton and Cindy Teat noted in results as part of the event.
San Antonio ace Seeligsan, a top contender in the Ninth Division, heads to Washington to compete in the United States Army Tennis Championship. He beat top Yanametters in the district tourney here and aims for the national title, after reaching semis last year. His doubles partner is Col. Wait G. Jobson of Fort Benning.
Barry Lee is set to sign with the Houston club after an outright release. Bear LeFehander confirms the move as the team solidifies its roster for the upcoming season.
Frenchy Cats top the Intermediate League with a 26 to 16 win over Triangle Sales Sunday. The Southwest Butulithic Hears moved up to first, while Guarda Sau l Red Buss won 14 to 7. Roy Alexander broke his arm before the Triangles game. Next Sunday’s schedule follows.
Fragmentary items mention American League and National League leaders with references to Yankees Browns Athletics Cubs Cardinals and a few surnames. Text is garbled. no clear event, date, or full names.
Gomillion pitched a shutout to spark the Hawks in a decisive game. The relato from the odd phrasing indicates a strong performance, with standout plays. A tense matchup ended with the Hawks ahead as key players contributed on offense and defense.
Bricker wins marathon at Buffalo in a tight finish over Ganile, with Seer of Gall Ont leading a field that includes Chuvenee Da Mer of Moline Mae and Johny Milea of Nova Sella. Race times near 287 yards, with the event dated in late May.
The report lists numerous box score items from a Texas League game, mentioning multiple players such as Lamb Meson Waake Jeakins Twesel Man Shree Taylor Harris Wilder Lapan Went Mintet Adkins Fussell and others. It records hits, errors, double plays, wild pitches, bases on balls, and inning-by-inning notes, with team tallies for Wichita and Shreveport and references to Beaumont Waco and other clubs. Umpires are named as Sabrie and Griggs with various pitchers noted.
Fragmentary note urges keeping a cigar or lighter in good repair with a tip about fingers and tools on hand at Morris Block Lesoyn near College.
Anity Messenger joins the Kansas City Blees of the American Association as part of Marie Ables' "Save Our Staff" campaign. He arrived from Kansas with Mrs Messenger and Meg Messenger, having previously starred as a leading pitcher for Kansas. The exchange reflects a bold effort to bolster the team, with Messenger described as ready to pitch despite a long journey from Sherman Texas. The league scores show San Francisco beating Barremeplo and other results including Detroit and Los Angeles, highlighting a busy season schedule.
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