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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

6

S. A. Swimmers Enter 50000 Marathon Ont Race

Ontario hosts a $50,000 Lake Quiero marathon swim with entrants from S A. swimmers and noted distance swimmer Bob Thorman weighing a likely entry. The prize pool includes eight awards with three for women, distributed after a two mile course on the Wednesday event.

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Barney Google and Spark Plug Thinks It’s Saturday Night

Barney Google and Spark Plug make a playful comic strip moment as Barney misreads the calendar and treats the night as a Saturday. The scene centers on the duo in a lighthearted gag about weekend plans and timing.

Barney Google Spark Plug

Boxing Night Results Across Cities Get TKO Wins and Draws

The Associated Press reports a night of varied outcomes with several fights ending in knockouts or draws. Notable results include Damny Leonard and Marty Silvers drawing in Brooklyn, a technical KO over Billy Kennedy in New Orleans, and Herman Wallace defeating Jozy Katkish in Pittsburgh. Other bouts highlight wins by Wernie Smith in Bartlesville, Tom Griffin in Fort Worth, and Bud Taylor in Los Angeles among multiple matchups across Waterloo Waterloo.

Associated Press New York Damny Leonard Allenton Marty Silvers Brooklyn Lew Pago Tex Tomms Griffin Fort Worth Bey Cecil” Andreme Bertlsestie Wakeman Ohio Wilson Yerho Cleveland Jimmy Rhoades Oakland Cal

Major League Baseball Leaders FromAP May 30

Top batting honors go to Harper of the Giants and Hornby of the Gi sts with notable doubles by Grantham and Fale. Wason leads triples for the Cubs. Cuyler of the Pirates has 16 stolen bases. Meadows of the Pirates leads pitching with a sharp record. In the American League Ruth of the Yankees leads by runs and Gehrig owns multiple hits and totals. Pennock records strong pitching while the Senators struggle.

Associated Press Harper Giants Burs Hornby Gist Grantham Fale Wason Cubs Cuyler Pirates Meadows

Mandell and McGraw Set Detroit Title Fight

Detroit lightweight contenders Mark McGraw and Sammy Mandell are slated for a title bout in Detroit. The match, promoted by Flosh Rit Benton Herbor, marks Mandell’s first title shot in six years since a key prior defense, while the event is tied to Benton Harbor’s regional boxing promotion history.

Detroit Mark McGraw Sammy Mandell Standell Yen Dempser Benton Herber Flosh Rit Benton Herbor Parbner Heavin Harbor Itchigan Benton Harbor Michigan

Katy Ball Players Benefit Dance at Wondlawa Lake

Katy ball players host a benefit dance at Wondlawa Lake pavilion to raise funds for their team. The event lists practice sessions at Gulf diamond and a Three-T League schedule including Peoria, Evarsville, Daxville, Bloomington, and Terre Haute with several close records.

Katy Danva Wondlawa Lake Pavilion Oldloce Gulf Diamond Peoria Evarsville Daxvile Bloomington Fovisgueld Terre Haute Quincy Deacons Ee Ae Tymney

Stock Car Race Sparks Probe In Texas Event

A local stock car race near Lubbock sparked a formal probe after officials found Chrysler engines with oversized valves. Mechanics from San Antonio and local garages disassembled vehicles in pursuit of the truth, while Buick and other makes faced close inspection. Officials anticipate another race and further inquiries as rivalries sharpen.

San Antonio Moon Danile Groxson Lubbork Chrysler Roar- Sten Aissacred Emmett Buick Chrysler Chryslers Dodges

Helen Wills Wins Easily in Tennis Match

Helen Wills defeats Rita MacKane 6 1 6 4 in a straightforward affair. Wills leverages powerful groundstrokes and strategic placement to dominate the second set, building momentum with aggressive returns and well-placed serves.

Legion Schedule Out for 3 Weeks

Fort Worth may 31 1928 Grant named captain of Texas Christian University baseball team. Legion schedule lists varied games with forfeit rule for Young Judeas and matches set at Lion's Field and other sites.

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Johnson Shuts Out Red Sox as Senators Nab 13 5

Johnson returned from injury to debut in a doubleheader against Boston, pitching nearly perfect with no walks and three hits as the Senators pounded the Red Sox 13 to 5. It marked Johnsons 113th career shutout win and boosted Washington in the standings.

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WRECKS KILI Two Dr46vers In Lehighton Race Tragedy

Lehighton Pennsylvania May a racing driver died from injuries after a crash at Lehighton track during the 3L event yesterday. A second driver was injured as a car overturned. Drive summaries mention Pertjuice of Media and others injured in nearby incidents.

Tieden Rittr MacKane Med Ina Sue Mvie Comlete Amanius Lehighton Togkie Williamson Inju Lehightou Yesterhon Pottstown Pepjuke Media Tate Ke Eresan Jared Girl

Mueller Winters Heroes for Elks in Brawling Game

Mueller, Winters starred for the Elks in a lively game. Norman Henne and Govier performed well, with Vatteriess, Mueller, Meitty and Taylor contributing. The ball moved crisply as both sides battled, the sixth inning or period producing key plays.

Norman Henne Ier Ting Govier Mueller Meitty Taylor Govier Henne Lay

Wright to England Toront o May 11

Joe Wright of Toronto, winner of the singles championship in the American Henly at Philadelphia last Saturday, plans to enter the Henley rowing championship at Henley England in July. The announcement notes Wright’s intentions to compete abroad after his recent domestic victory.

Wright England Toronto Joe Wright Ir Toronto Ors Henly Philadelphia Los Beer Dino Aeulle Heney

Tilden Forced To Remove Sweater In Match

In Saint Cloud France Louis Taymond, South African tennis champion, beat Bill Tilden 6-7 6-2 8-5 6-3 in a hardcourt international championship. Tilden complied with a request to remove his sweater after U.S. teammate Hunter’s wristed shirt goal. The result marked a rare instance of an American in the series forcing a wardrobe change during play.

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Morgan to Box Seeman in Seattle in Six Round Bout

Seattle promoter announced that Ted Morgan junior lightweight champion signed to box Sally Seeman New York lightweight in a six round outdoor bout here June 7. Morgan will not stake his title against Seeman. Catholic Community Center baseball players will practice after Wednesday at the Artec field.

Seattle Wash Meg Diddy Bishop Ted Morgne Micét Sally Seeman New York Morgan Seeman Pate Catholic Community’ Center Artec

Rifleman Sets World Record at International Rifle Match

In Romb Italy on May 10, Cherenn Broce of the American rifle team set a world solo record with 388 points in the international rifle match. Sweden briefly led before losing ground as the U S squad posted a strong showing. Official results expected Wednesday.

Romb Italy Broce Cherenn Plaen

Yankees Victory Protest Sparks Athletics Complaint

In Philadelphia on May 1 18 Connie Mack forwarded a protest over the second game of yesterday's doubleheader. The Athletics claim the Yankees should have been credited with the win, after a disputed play involving Cobb and Grabowski led to two bases being awarded on a rule question. The game ultimately ended 4 to 5 in eleven innings with New York prevailing.

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