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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1927
Page
9
Alamo Tie Mules, city grid champions of their first season, seek one more game. Bart Mule Frasier negotiates with undefeated Eden High for a weekend clash here while Brackenridge Magles miss playoff chance after Main Avenue setback. Light trophy likely awarded to Alama Heights at Tuesday senior assembly.
In a November 26 dispatch from Minneapolis Minnesota fullback and captain Joesting Hering declines invitation to join the 1927 Minnesota squad in the West Coast game at San Francisco on December 26. The list covers Utah matchups, Wyoming vs Little Rock, Notre Dame against USC, and other intercollegiate contests across the nation.
Johnny Risko delivers a brisk, aggressive performance at Madison Square Garden, overpowering Paolino Uzendun the Basque heavyweight in ten rounds. Risko stacks a series of hard rights and body blows to dominate the early rounds and keep Paolino off balance, signaling a potential rise as the era’s top contenders.
Ecky, the famed football forecaster, predicts Army to beat Navy 20 to 17 and Notre Dame to edge USC 13 to 12. He cites a family memory of Knute Rockne and notes Thanksgiving weekend football matches are hard but he backs the picks.
In New York at Madison Square Garden last night Paolino Uzeudun vowed to sail for Spain if he failed to beat Johnny Bisko. The bout ended with Uzeudun losing by a close decision after a spirited effort. The crowd and judges agreed the Basque fighter showed grit, while Bisko advanced on a sharp, steady strategy.
The report lists multiple boxing results with fighters from cities like Chicago Cleveland New York Philadelphia and Detroit. Winners include Mickey Walker Paul Rolenbach Patsy Pollock Jerry Doloy Harold Mays Jack Bilver and others with diverse outcomes such as knockouts decisions and points victories across weight classes.
Ike Sewell of Texas University Board sustains two broken ribs late in a game, with bandages applied as the Texas team suffers a tough hit. Kansas State Agricultural College athletic director F Ahearn reports Bachman’s resignation offer has not yet been accepted and efforts continue to keep him.
Hammonds of Texas University fame, the national amateur welterweight champion, defeated two professional challengers at Riverview Arena in under five minutes with Nelson holds. Heavy McCartney, lacking the weight edge, wrestled Hammonds to a three minute bout before Ham смonds triumphed. The night opened with Young Jacks topping Kid Lodrima, and Young Stuck pinning Red Komiski.
Levinson, state amateur champion, and Reuben Albaugh meet in a 30 hole final at Hackberry Park course on Sunday. Both players arrive in top form, with several finals and titles to their names, reflecting a storied rivalry and tight outcomes in previous meetings.
In a post season debate among hot stove leaguers the wild pitch by John Miljus in the final World Series game sparks blame shifting between Johnny Gooch and Miljus. Some say the catcher could have saved the run, while others argue Miljus crossed signals or that a pitch selection error doomed the play. Local observers, including Homer Flatmond, weigh in as spring exhibition plans loom for the Pirates. A separate note from San Angelo reports a dog coursing meet near Lorena, with Seilker Ridge winning the Waterloo.
Brackenridge’s football squad, though defeated by Main Avenue, drew praise from Principal G Gotke and coach Riley. Gotke called the Saturday showing highly successful despite the result, noting faith in the athletes and staff. Tears of disappointment marked the late rally as players and supporters reflected on the game.
Mexico Soccer club defeated Asias 2 to 0 before about 600 spectators at opening on Thanksgiving night. The Mexico club scored both goals in the early part while Germania led in the second half. Both teams were honored at a dinner and dance by the Laling chamber of commerce. San Antonio Soccer league opened officially with games to follow.
The Texas league adopts a split season, with post season series between split winners, following the Pay affic Coast league. A Southern team eyes a next summer as Memphgestentary hosts the meeting, starter April 30. Scofield wins Pinehurst title after birdie spree.
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