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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1927
Page
5
Scott Ailen A sols led United States Army Team to the golf championship at Rock Island Illinois with Capt James L Dikes. They finished ten strokes ahead of rivals. Scott beat the medalist Emith in match play after earning a bye.
At a San Antonio Golf Association meeting business leaders weigh the future of the Texas Open Golf Championship as a winter feature in the citys tourist sport program. The 5000 purse is funded by local backers, with debate over benefits and continued hosting. The conference is set for Friday morning at the Chamber of Commerce, called by the association led by Ralph By Heldwin. Mike Dundee, a top junior lightweight contender, is signed to a ten round bout on Oct 20 with an announced pool of opponents including Joe Glick Eddie Shea Alex Hart Foreman and Tommy Grogan, as promoter James Secepra notes.
The Tanak Walton League of Southwest Texas urged city action to clean the San Antonio River and pass laws against dumping. At a St Anthony hotel conference, Albert Steves and C A Gneek promoted new drainage for street waters. Maj. B R A Hallerby warned of polluted streams harming youths, fish, and game. Local officers were elected: A B Weakley president, G A Weakley secretary treasurer, Frost Woodbull first vice president, Fred Doyle second vice president, with O A Goeth among directors.
United States golfers led the second round of the Canadian women's championship at Lambton Country Club, holding a two to one advantage. Americans dominated the half of the draw, leaving seven Americans versus one Canadian in the lower section, with notable players Virginia Van Wie and Maureen Orcutt among the contenders.
St Marys University Rattlers struggle in practice as Eley fails to finish last Saturday. Cartwright and his scrubs from Woodlawn Hills hold daily scrimmages ahead of a showdown at Brownwood next Saturday. Jim Mauget shines in varsity backfield while Dick Harn steps into the limelight with clever ball work.
Army Post Laundrymen clinched a 2010 season win over Denver Heights Methodists in a Tuesday game at a military field. Key players included Wallace Ridneer and Yette with forwards Cla mer and Yost contributing, as Corporal Wallace led the effort for the post team.
Peacock Academy edged the Texas Junior College Rangers 6 to 2 on Garrett Field. Red Alien scored the winner in the second quarter after a blocked punt, while Meyers powered the attack and Carr keyed the Ranger defense with a late interception and return. Peacock to face Seguin Lutheran College Bulldogs in Seguin next Saturday as Guadalupe County Fair events unfold.
Inay Schwerty of New York defeated Blas Rodriguer of Mesco 10. Irwin Blee of New York beat Emil Morrow of Des Moines 10. Pinkie George of Cedar Pally Tow a defeated Bobby Hughes of New Orleans 10. Tommy Maroon of Kansas City defeated Harry Loa Quong Bill of Des Moines 10. Flo Timmy Russell scored a 3 technical knockout over Louis Pina of Spain in St Petersburg. Robby Garcia of El Paso KOed Billy White of Jersey City 6. Johnny Fill Filipino of Los Angeles earned a 2 technical knockout over Vic Foley, Canadian featherweight champ, in the eighth round amid disputes of a foul.
Columbia Missouri October 1 Carrying beds for the Huskers to sleep in as a new wrinkle at Nebraska football camp CO L Brewer Miesquin athletic director announced forty beds shipped from Sinesla to be put in the Columbia Country club for the night before the Missouri Nebraska game Saturday The tale of prior peacetime sleep arrangements is recalled after the Huskers last visit two years ago.
England heavyweight Phil Scott lands in New York with manager Charlie Rose, signed to fight in the Texickara elimination series beginning October 28 in New York. Opponent likely Jack Sharkey or Pantino Azendun. Scott, 73 fights, 30 knockouts, seeks a title shot versus Gene Tunney next year.
In a Jackson Park clash two Hyde Park and Wendell Phillips High School football players and followers fought amid a large crowd of spectators. Police said a player struck a bystander to enforce orders to disperse. firemen dispersed the unruly group as the brawl escalated.
Arkansas Razorbacks prepare for their first conference clash against Baylor seeking a strong defensive approach. Early practice this week shows emphasis on limiting opponent scoring and building momentum for the season opener.
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