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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1927

Page

5

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Lead Bambino Barnstormers Win

Ruth and Gehrig powered a 2 to 1 victory as Babe Ruth, with two doubles, and Gehrig delivered a double for Columbia Lou Jeddo’s star team. The game drew 26,010 fans at Brooklyn, with a police escort keeping Ruth safe amid autograph seekers. The tusbits were halted by trailing crowds earlier.

Roth Lou Grong Bamhito Columbia Lou Jedo Tushwicks Brooidyn Ruth G Gingle Gehrig Huth Wis Jiad Tere Win Yani Chigger Hana

Abie and bis a busy year in baseball notes

A garbled sports note mentions Abie and his team planning a busy schedule with talks of Big Bear promises. References to Pirates, Lindsey, Bruin, and potential clashes with the Yankees hint at a baseball context. Mention of a Curler case and managerial tensions appear in scattered lines.

Bettes Abie Big Bear Bis Bio Clu Ebme Dales Sosbey Shurgi Pirates Lindsey Bruin

Widener's Racing Board Expenses Reported

Universal Service dispatch reports on the Pennsylvania horse racing enterprise led by Jo zé idenez and George L Widener. The State board chose sixteen members, approving 210 motions categorized as expenses and business, detailing costs from 1850 to 7000 dollars yearly for racing features and stables.

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Dent Receives Vis Cup Wieners Promised by Hruznon

Fragmentary text shows a prize or award for Dent involving a Vis Cup and Wieners with mentions of Hruznon Fi LORE and promised items. Names and details are garbled. Silver, Wieners, and cup appear as key nouns in an unclear context.

Dent Hesk Sears

Psychology Won That World Series

Experts reviewing the series credited the Rankers with winning through power hitting and solid fielding. Nelsons League plans show Nabber players valuing the ball, while Pennos and Piastis pace the batters. Pirates fans recall long drives into the stands and the fence as Meusel Lazzeri and Wen Pasehs bid the ball out of play.

Sori Res Perrbaloey Nisrel Iin Siomplans Naber Pennos Piastis Pirates Spd Reiler

ROPER SYSTEM 10 GETS TESTS IN SCRIMMAGE PRACTICE

Nassau coach Gil Roper weighs rival football schemes Cornell system versus the West. He notes no star on his squad and says team lax and detail focus decide wins. He praises Cornell edge and says improvement will come with practice as the eight open spots on the roster race.

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Fight Results Highlight A Toronto Bout

In Toronto, a 12 round clash ended with MouVer defeating Transy as New Sark crew and The Shade from New E generated action. New challenger Imiree Witter faced Tart Yur with notable exchanges and a decisive decision.

Clevelant the Shade New E Gen MouVer New Sark Toronto Trransy Defeit Wate Imiree Witter Wit Tart

Daughter of SGAP King Weds Eagan Partner

The text reports a marriage forming between the daughter of SGAP King and an Eagan daughter, with mentions of affiliations and events across cities and boxing teams. Names such as Chad and Gaye appear, tied to Oxford boxing and Denver connections amid unclear surrounding details.

SGAP Eagan Teeghiroa San Sany Ssarmas Opertner Clenenini Tiere Poczey Aimexceen Aml Mig Tonmeie Cepin Tovte Onatigis Nod Taunt Fagen Amarong Hea Tyeat Chad Gaye Tie Oxford Ti Feane Ds Denver Cin, Ee

Sweetler Best at Match Play

A garbled note appears to describe Sweetler achieving best results at a match play event in Atlanta with unclear details. The fragmentary text mentions names and scores in a jumbled format, lacking coherent dates or outcomes.

Sweetler

Fight Promises Schedule Amid Riot Confusion

A disrupted text suggests a staged fight event with chaotic notes and garbled names. It mentions Brown round, Taw Rowueie, and Lentiels, with promises of a new melodie and a novelty event. The fragmentary lines hint at promoters and delays around a boxing or wrestling card.

Wenehor Sillton Ri Wells Tnd Janpen Ua Gong Eminds Lentiels Wen Pandey

Four Teams Deadlocked Forl LA A Leadership

ABILENE Texas report notes four teams tied for first place in the Lone Star Conference race. Details mention Dan Williams of Thence and others from Modurey College and UT as key figures. The article references Abilene Christian, San Marcus, and West Texas in a crowded standings picture with upcoming games and possible shifts in leadership.

Abilene Texas AL AL Fuoilint Dle Awe Ue Tinedayay Partier Anf Mrere Daniel Up Hil Willies Thence Ractiwrad Visaa Danoter San Marcns Abilene Crigtirin Modurey College Ne UT Tien Asnaeinest Wel Wien Getiies Eseilinis Caltega Bhopal Braidlees St Antoine

China to launch greyhound racing amid unclear details

A garbled report suggests China plans to start greyhound racing, mentioning cities, races, and dates, but the text is incoherent with multiple misspellings. It references venues, officials, and potential opening events but lacks clear names or locations.

Golf Meet Scores Reported With 75 Submissions

Sixty five players entered the golf meet with seventy five scores turned in at the event. Officials reviewed rounds and noted strong performances from local clubs as competitors battled challenging conditions.

Spanish Warship in Manila Harbor

A Spanish warship lies at Manila Harbor with observers noting its presence and possible actions. No further details or dates are clearly legible in the report.

Manila

Rigney Sold to Southern Arena Rumor Recap

A garbled historical clipping mentions a sale tied to Rigney and Southern interests with vague references to baseball teams Detroit Tigers and White Sox and assorted names. The text includes erratic names, places, and phrases, making precise facts unclear. The piece appears to mix sports and unrelated notices with numerous transcription errors.

HarlandaLe Fil To JourdanTon Vitae Scene

Fragmentary OCR text mentions HarlandaLe, JourdanTon, a fete, and a party with plans or events. Details are unclear and names appear garbled, but the context suggests a local social or school gathering with participants referenced in broken form. No clear date or location can be confirmed from the readable portions.

Fight Film Action Moved to East

A disrupted court or commission hearing is referenced with confusion over film rights and safety concerns. Protected individuals and organizations are mentioned in a garbled report, implying a transfer or relocation of a fight film action to the east amid procedural debates.

East

ELLINGER WINS RIFLE TRYOUT AT CAMP HOL LIS

The report covers rifle tryouts for an international shoot held at Camp Hollis. Lieutenant J. Thompson won Tuesday’s preliminary, and Lieut Fellinger claimed Wednesday’s final. Fourteen competitors began the first day, with scattered groups and evolving standings across the Tul ls range as U S forces prepare for the event.

United States J. Aluhompson E.R. Pabisnn Cunper Mysi Collins Jn L Logan Tal- Thompson Fy Pabisen Neolen Alexanure Mangion Leiber I Bagi

Chess Champ Now Trading in Ames Argentina

Unclear OCR reads odd phrases about a chess championship event in Ames Argentina with mentions of Mekching and various players. The garbled text references a world chess championship title attempt, possible eliminations, and organizational notes but specifics are unreadable.

Ames Argentina OFI Alsander Cayablanca Trina Tein Wien

Fighting Irish Official Now

New York press quotes Notre Dame president Father Matthew V. Walsh denying external influence on the Fighting Irish name. He states university authorities are not adverse to the Game but warn against outside attempts to push the moniker onto athletic teams.

New York Maine Notre Dame New York Warf Matthiew V Watsh Varios Organivasivis

Hartz In Bad Shape After Accident At Speed Trial

Salem N Th 23 reports a chaotic race at the speedway where Hartz crashed from the sixty-fifth mile of a planned 500 mile event. Hartz sustained a brain concussion and serious facial injuries as he overturned. De Paolo narrowly avoided contact seconds earlier. Officials halted the event as smoke obscured the track and a quick restart was attempted with a seventy five mile Bobtail consolation. Hartz was placed second as luck led to a partial resumption of results.

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Donahue Remains Coach At LSU As Ban On Rogge Raised

Lat. Oct. 11. LSU president announced renewal of coach Donahue’s six year term at Louisiana State University. The agreement extends the contract amid changes in administrative leadership and outlines adjustments to the athletic program.

Mules Face Formidable Rival Friday In Gridiron Clash

Mules prepare for a key Friday game against the formidable Main Avenue team, aiming to display improved offense and tighten defense. Coach Fry and staff balance regulars and reserves as they seek a pivotal win to boost confidence and league standing.

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