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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1927

Page

14

Hornsby predicts Pirates win over Yankees in world series

New York reports Hall of Fame manager Rogers Hornsby believes the Pittsburgh Pirates will win the world series with strong pitching from four right-handers and their hustling play. He argues the Pirates would outwork the Yankees and capitalize on “the breaks” in a classic series, noting Pirates hitters Bremer Meadows Aldrich and Hill have pitched well this season. He also cautions about Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, while praising the Pirates’ overall speed and fielding and contrasting it with the Yankees’ reliance on power and the curve.

New York Pitteborgs Pirates la Joyn Rogers Hornsby St. Louie Cardinals Yankees Pirates Yanks Mzane Buccaneer Rogers Bremer Meadows Aldwich Hill Ragera Teague Hornsby Herb Pennock New York Star Ettugsie Cardinals Pineark Pittsburgang Waite Hoyt Urban Shocker Klum Aelt Paul Faison Ahthyn Ruth Jon Gehrig Trish

Women Start Canada Golf Championship Campaign

Toronto reports that American players target the Canadian Women's Open and national crown, led by Glenna Collett and Alexa Stirling Fraser in prep rounds. Maureen Morenti and Virginia Wie carded 78s while Ada Mackenzie seeks top eight in today's qualifying rounds amid a field of contenders.

Toronto Ont I— Gunafwawes Wpon Tadiy Glenna Collett Providence Krts Lambdon Alexa Stirling Fraser Viregibla Way Chicago Maureen Morenti Elempita Mira Ada MacKeneie

ZWILLING TO LEAD KANSAS CITY SQUAD FOR NEXT YEAR

Kansas City officials announce that Dutch manager Awatting will again lead the Kansas City team of the American association next season. George Muchlehagh, owner, confirmed Awatting as manager and expects continued success for the club.

Zwilling Kansas City Kansas Cudy Ewand Awatting Kangaa City White Aimerican Association George Muchlehagh Taftas

Roosevelt Tigers Defeat Hill Wildcats In Close Victory

Roosevelt Tigers edged Hill Wildcats 60 points on the gridiron. George Hae Jhon scored the go ahead touchdown while Dreved and Keotser contributed key plays. The game featured a late rally that sealed the win for Roosevelt.

Roosevelt ‘Tigers Winnie Belines Aahyari Pines Fea Keotser Wildcate’ I-yard George Hae

Southwest Conference grid results spark weekend upsets

Upsets and uneven games marked a chaotic Saturday as five teams from the Southwest Conference posted surprising outcomes. Texas A&M and TCU battled in tight contests while Baylor and Arkansas faced mixed results. Centenary prepared for a strong road test at Shreveport as Texas Tech and Houston clubs pursued conference wins.

Badlas Jupiter Vlevens Mraveil Oppus Teras Christian University Trea Fuonishers Fighting Frogs Texas University Loghians Longhorns Memorial Stadium Austin Dope Huy Morrison Southern Methodist University Mustumm Howard Payne Yeluirjackets Trxag Aggies Southwestern University Kyle’ Field Gaylor Dtr Waxaburhie Barry Holton Trinity ‘Livers Houston Sai Houston Arkonean Haxorbacks Pavattevills Scampid College of Onarkh A. Fink TC. T. i Gillant Tanith Texas T. C Mary Qala Engi Trinity Ivera Baylor Vreeland Texas Tech Ort Worth Saturdlay Lie Raviow Arkinway Mayetteville Nax Te Math Morley Denninge Belle St

Unclear 1900s baseball notes and player list

Fragmented OCR text shows a mix of baseball names, numbers, and team references with many garbled words. It mentions American League stats, players such as Ruth, Wiltinnin, Webb, and miscellaneous team names, but lacks coherent context or a clear event or outcome to describe.

Iowa Back Leads Big Ten Scorers

Iowa back leads Big Ten scoring race with nineteen points for Minnesota and Northwestern players also reaching the double digits. The report lists top scorers from the conference and notes point totals after morning games.

Iowa

Dempsey Punch Allegedly Kills Brother in Confusing Incident

A cryptic report from New York describes a deadly event linked to a punch associated with Dempsey, involving a brother named Tomupty and a confusing chain of details about dawn, Canney, and a stomach injury. Investigators note unclear attribution and motives amid competing phrases.

New York Tomupty Dempsey Johny

Raiders Coach Promises Firm Defeat of Saint Marys

A garbled report from Woonlaw Hills notes Raiders coach pledging strong play as the team prepares for a clash with St. Mary's University. It mentions a rough Saturday, potential lineup changes, and speculation on upcoming football wagers.

St. Mary's University Kingselite TeAdchers Woonlaw Hills Upleseniek Blawty Ivercan Woulis Feont Denis Dyker Drewayroad Jjvere Avill Wendy Uf The Rattlers Ani Abisay

Fair and cool for series forecast Pittsburg region

A forecast notes fair and cool conditions for the series opening amid uncertain weather. Forecaster Hopp said a rotating front may pass this afternoon or tonight, followed by clearing weather and cooler, dry conditions by midweek with highs in the 50s to 60s and cooler nights.

Piptsburgh Mas sunehIne Brett Ge Liwrena W. Broteman Fale Italy Esebemfelt Tharseay

Brackenridge Park golf results show tight spreads and top scores

Sunday's Brackenridge Park round had Watry Symone and Bill Stagner edging Lewie Levinson with 78 tied for medal honors alongside Edgar O'Quinn who led qualifiers. The report notes strong play from Wheat Stayner Symons and others amid a noisy, error prone summary of the Texas junior golf scene and upcoming events at Cravksbridge Pek and Main Avenue High, with several local youths highlighted for potential at the next meet.

Jagt Bunday Watry Symone Bill Stagner Lewie Levinson Ane Uy Bracken Ridge Nvk Shignes Bledren Stayner Symons Pad Levinson Edgar O'Quinn Goifine Derm Main Avenue Selent Gulf Brackenridge Park Acgix Uate Elgit Adgar Chiuvees Doe Chay Ander Jack Birle Nck Gueginheim Melis Colleane Tilde Austin High School Cravksbridge

Stanford Upset Beats Annapford in Big Week Clash

In a dramatic college basketball result Mary’s College Oakland defeated Annapford University 14 to 0. The upset reshapes standings as Re Morey’s fast break led Stanford’s foe into a decisive error and boosted confidence for upcoming games.

Maxhorn Contineil Bt Mary's College Oaklandt Annapford University Morey

Western gridiron strong on battle ready

Strong teams on the Western gridiron emerged in opening games as Oklahoma beat Chicago 13-7, Missouri Valley leads Big Ten, and several conferences prepare for next Saturday's clashes. Iowa shut Monmouth, Minnesota impressed against North Dakota, and Illinois routed Northwestern as teams adjust new signals and backfield stars for future showdowns.

Chicago Oct Chien Lhd Boyes Saturda Oklahoma Missouri Valley Wirranath Kansas Oklahoma Ag- Het Minnegala Ohie State Iowa Floot Monmouth Hawkeyes Fi Béxting Cornell Cilege Thratlethwaite Minnesota U. K North Dakota Mort Uost Iltina Nydahl Mani Cradley Hoveltien Michigan Ohio Rite

Forward Pass Delivers Cubs Victory Over Cats

In a low quality recap, Wentworth aided by Smith secured a late rally as the Cubs defeated Trewelys Cats with a 49 overs style score. Garrett, Cu guard, contributed a key play while officials reviewed the game’s ending amid confusion.

Wentworth Smith US Sa Veviro Park Siondiy Cubs Trewely's Cats Garrett Gma Soveh Jugeen

Ruth Gehrig to Barnstorm Early Match Schedule

The report notes Ruth and Gehrig will barnstorm early with their team after the World Series. It mentions Delbie Hobe Rath and Tow Goings involved in the tour, and hints at an upcoming exhibition across locations, asserting excitement and novelty for fans.

Ruth Gehrig Delbie Hobe Xin Hoth and Gehrig Als Itive

15YearOld Girl Chooses Boxing as Career in Newark

Octaire Pinterik, a 15 year old from Newark, pursues boxing training and aims to turn amateur experience into a professional future. She studies with Lex Richard and Kop, training for a potential path in boxing despite competing obstacles.

Newark N. J Octaire Pinterik Richard Fall Monitha Abe Linyt

Yorktown Fair Opens Interscholastic League Games

The opening day features Kenedy and Yorktown teams meeting in Yorktown with youth events. Descriptions hint at a three-grid basketball format and other fair activities.

Yorktown Fair Altria Uf Mayer Aurlig Yorktown Kenedy Yorkinwa Borin

Fellowship Great Gift Of Golf Says Champion

The piece portrays Bobby Jones as the central figure in a famed golfing event and reflects the admiration of onlookers. It highlights Jones's extraordinary golf record, his influence on peers, and the idea that golf creates lasting friendships beyond competition.

Atlan'pa Bobby Jones Mimself Tim Rogee Black Tonytiagter Lane Bobby Diesel Ani

Dempsey's Pilot Admits Losing 40000

New York Oct 3 Leo Pheno manager for Tuck Dempsey testifies he lost 40000 at the Chicago event. He described wagering amounts from 330000 to 50000 and 40000 to 16000 while alleging misrefereeing and disputed fight outcomes. The proceedings touched on related civil actions and regulatory scrutiny.

NW York Leo Pheno Tuck Dempsey Chicago Snowuel Walltve

Local bowling league results and high scores noted

Reads like a quarterly bowling column with scattered names and scores. The piece highlights multiple matches between Caldwell, Peyton, Steubing, and Graska teams, mentions Grover Volline, Brian Cumblin, and others, and records weekly totals, high game scores around 500s, and standings. The report blends game-by-game results with player tallies and team performance, reflecting a busy league week.

Sidahing Caldwell Callhis Iaduis Peyton Briggs Wil Uebasa Bufferers Grover Volline Widdie Amt Grover Lenin I Brian Cum BI Te Steuhing Graska Steubing Giasso Telosera Hich Steauing Mtoe Fab Williams Tighgah Acores

Wray Brown Triumphs Over Bell In San Antonio Tennis Meet

San Antonio crowd watched Wray Brown, eighth-ranked in the United States, defeat Berkeley Bell 9-4 in a singles match at San Antonio Country Club. Bell won the first two sets 6-1 and 8-6 before Brown rallied to take the final set 6-1. Endiur Littaste teamed with Brown to beat Marshall and Bell 6-0 6-2. LaCoste’s play stirred discussion among local tennis heads while veteran Fran Wallball praised LaCoste as a future great.

San Antonia Vlnsay Tonia Lane Wen Brown United States Brown Berkeley Tell Ti Bell Plas Bell Pui Bell Endiur Littaste San Antonio Marshall Berkeles Bell LaCoste Fran Wallball Pesas Bastyer

Guadalupe and Bee County races begin

The Bee County Fair at Beeville and Guadalupe County Fair at Seguin start racing programs divided into two groups. Beeville runs first after the program. racing continues through Thursday with a full slate of events. A total of four purses will be awarded across five truck events carrying $400 each.

Matem Bed Towns Firs Racing Association Canary Vale Beeville Guadalupe County Reguin

Four Hoot Targets Named for Series

En International News Site KEW YORI reports names of umpires for the world series. Ernest Awe and Chaves Manat will head the officiating crew for the American League. Rich Nein and Red Ossisby will assist in the series.

KEW Yori Qel Doles Flegeler Richael Nein Red Ossisby

Woodruff to quit as Georgia coach

Georgia coach Woodruff plans to resign at season's end according to early reports from Athens. The move caps a year of coaching drama and speculation about the program's direction amid Olympus era pressure and team performance questions.

Mother Daughter Co stars in Paterson track event

In Paterson, Eleanor Reg, holder of the woman's Andaie running record, ran the 800 metres but did not place due to injury. Her daughter, also a sprinter, joined but also did not finish. Mrs Erg, questioned about Caroline Es, clarified the mother’s involvement and the event's gender context.

Niles

Tigers Crush Husky Army Team 26-0 in Sunday contest

San Pedro Tigers, undefeated champions, defeated the Twelfth Field Artillery Soldiers 26 to 0 at Carvett Field. Meinard opened scoring, Jones returned 85 yards to set the guests up, and Red Mall added a late score as the Tigers dominated both lines and ground game.

San Pedro Tigers Twelfth Field Artillery Carvett Field Tigers Meinard Holden Semnis Jones Leniko Gol Jeest Tuokilé Linens Tyces Teth Artiberg Bud Bonholtia Roe McPlee McCartner Tealer Garcad Weseseeeesereeee Gordon Vet Geuard Lewsnaight Moul Anderton Braphensot Menitd Stenger SONY Eey Negrolle Galubridge S-Es Rogers Fulluick Suber Tigers Aronn Wilke Hell Canning Darvin Maust Offlehills Afditzen Ayeo Pisener St. Mary's Dunswtore Bead Mineswan Lyons, Main Tivid

Trio of T. MT backs injured in week doings

The TM T coach Stim Porter seeks to ship leftovers to Military use as active. Henderson, a back, teams up with Everett but shares lingering injuries. Doyto, another back, reports eight daily bruised tems amid the upheaval.

Stim Hinderson Hittisbavk Wyick Everett Kicker Nasser Doyto

Eastern elevens prep for key early season games

Heat hampers early contests as Harvard plans a clash with Purdue while Yale meets Georgia in an intersectional showdown. Drake faces Navy, Cornell builds depth, and Navy eyes a Notre Dame test after travels to Annapolis.

New York Secation Harvard Vermont Purdue YALE Georgia University of Georgia Bowdoin Halled Wesker Sual Drake ‘University Mc Nave Osmo Solent Navy

Kelly Field Fliers Defeat Collins Garden Tigers in San Antonio

Kelly Field Fliers beat the Collins Garden Tigers 168 at Black Stadium. Emmett Burrows scored a TD after a short run, two more TDs came before halftime, Vielarka added a late score, and Burrows suffered a broken rib early. Fliers seek next game against an independent team in San Antonio.

Eryah Cheir Kelly Field Collins Garden Tigers Tigers Emmett Burrows Kelly Fisth Vielarka Burrows Tiger Kelly Field Tliees San Antonio

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