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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1927

Page

5

Texas Vanderbilt grid game likely moved to San Antonio

Officials in the Texas and Vanderbilt football series debate a renewal pact. If approved, the contest may shift from Dallas to Memoris stadium in Austin or San Antonio, driven by student travel demand and Legion convention ties, with each school set to receive about 17 000 after expenses from the latest sale.

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Grange Happy to Wear Cane After Injury

Chicago Oct 18 The famous Galloping Ghost Grange suffers a leg injury in a pro football game but will likely play next Sunday. He speaks of finally carrying a cane to aid his limping stride while noting the need to rest the injured tendon and his modest public image.

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Cincinnati Pitcher Divorced in Ohio

In Cincinnati Ohio a judge granted a divorce to a woman whose husband, a Cuban star of the Reds, was accused of extreme cruelty. The court awarded her $2500 alimony and testimony was provided amid reports of threats and abuse.

Cincinnati Ohio Tague Cincinnati Reds Ales. Logue Charlea Huffman

Britten’s Comeback Flared In Narrow Defeat

New York October 18 Mack Britten, once the western champion, was halted temporarily in his bid to regain top status. The veteran fought 10 rounds with Hilacis Martinez, a Spanish challenger, and nearly won in the first round after a low blow. The crowd booed the foul but Britten rose and continued as the referee counted. The bout continued to a strong seventh round with both men showing grit.

New York Mack ‘Britten Puck Demiasiés Lust Hilacis Martinez Britten Maréulee Vega

Sammy Baker Set for Ins. Bout in New York City

Sergeant Sammy Baker rises to prominence after beating Ace Atkins in a New York City match. Promoter Litvas plans a welterweight bout against Rostan at the Post Auditorium as Baker eyes a shot at the welterweight title. Rostan, a 159 pounder, trains for a possible clash with Baker, while Chuck Burbs defends his weight class. Bobby Jackson and Rostan also spar in a rehearsal session ahead of upcoming fights.

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Shiron of Laurels May Be Crowned Two Champions

In Toledo Ohio and across Ontario Canada boxing figures discuss potential title fights and organizational rulings. Donohue death rumors rise while Mandell pursues a challenger as the NBA reviews new knockdown and referee procedures affecting future bouts and the timing of ring counts.

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Tigers Prepare for SMU Game in Daily Update

Readable fragments indicate the Tigers will face SMU next in a tense matchup. Details scarce, but implied training focus and readiness are highlighted by local coverage.

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Three Teams In Van Of Coast Football

The fragment mentions three teams and coast football with scattered names and places. It references Stanford, Southern California and other entities in a vague sports context. Details are unclear but suggests a regional football lineup or travel grouping including Ohio and Santa variations.

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Paris Fight Film Sparks Varied Public Interest

A chaotic film review scene in Paris draws mixed reactions from audiences as critics debate the film’s portrayal of combat. Reporters note conflicting opinions among cinemagoers and industry observers about the director’s approach to action and storytelling.

Fight Results From The Associated Press Roundup

Boxing results from multiple cities include Philadelphia's Emery Cabana defeating Tim O'Dews in Philadelphia, Eddie O'Dowd outpointing Mike Moran in Columbus, Tiger Flowers beating Joe Lokman in Canton, and numerous other bouts across New York Boston Pittsburgh Baltimore and more with winners and scores noted for each locale. Names include Marty Cobb Albany Cobb Grand Rapids Williams and several others with varied outcomes and locations across the day.

Boxing Promoter Sets Color Scheme for Elimination Card

Chicago October edition notes standardized color coding for boxers bunks amid a lightweight elimination match. Promoter Jim Mullen assigns Black Red and Blue White schemes for fighters including Lone Koplin and Mundell, with Archie Bell and Kid Saneho in semi finals and other bouts featuring Sullivan, Anthony, and Karl Meni in ten rounders.

Chicago Bosers Thatin Jim Mullen Lone Kid) Koplin Rand Mundell Jimny McLarnin

Kaplan M Larnin Scrap In Chicago Boxing Show

In Chicago tonight a boxing card headlines Kaplan versus M Larnin as part of a feature show at a major venue. Promoter Fightline books a ten bout bill with several contenders and undercard bouts to follow on the same program.

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Hoppe Leads De Oro In Billiard Match

Hoppe dominates a billiard match against De Oro with a rapid break and precise shots. The play unfolds at a local hall as spectators watch 1036 plays in the second frame, highlighting Hoppe’s strong cue work and early lead.

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Heart Fails Young Gladiator in Fatal Tackle

In a shocking incident at a boxing venue in Los Angeles, a young fighter collapsed after a heavy tackle during a bout. Medical staff rushed to assist, but the boxer died from a fatal injury blamed on the intra-marathon clash.

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Forgason Boys Clash Victoria Junior College In Texas

Coach Jimmy Porgagon’s Texas Fanioy College Stangers travel to Victoria to face Victoria Junior College in a key game after a decisive win over Alamo Heights. The squad features a strong line and capable backfield, with starters listed including Murray, Hassell, Tebman, Schram, Warren, Wallace Hassell, Williams, and Jett among others. The Victoria team’s strength is less known, though they recently fell to Schreiner Mountaineers.

Jimmy Porgagon Texas Fanioy College Stangers Alana Heights Ligh School Victoria Victoria Junior College Wealan Lis Alamo Heights Sevarnt Schreiner Hengers Murray Wayne Hassell Tebman Schram Warren Wallace Hassell Williams Hopuntterbnels Woods Jett Conrad Carr

Lions Sweep Youth Boxers In Church Court Classic

In a tight Suatey School Senior League game on the church court, the Lions defeated St. Mark's Cubs 29 to 1 in a late matchup. Tom Gish led with eight points as Frank Jetull added twelve, while Houby Fletcher delivered the decisive late field goal to seal the win.

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Mandell May Fight Terris in New York bid

A potential lightweight title bout between Mandell and Terris is being organized in New York with Tex Rehaanil as matchmaker. Negotiations hinge on financial terms, targeting a December or early January decision at Madison Square Garden after a long wait.

New York Baingry

Main's Basketeers to Have Own Loop

A garbled notice from Main Avenue details a local basketball league with ten teams, a planned ten week schedule, and a donation of ten hoops to the participants.

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Presidents Grid Score Reported After Close Contest

A scrambled game summary notes a 19 to 6 result with references to Teffersin and Nashington, plus Teffersen as referee and involvement by Wag, Wynn, and Amos on point after attempts. The garbled text mentions a kickoff and reporters failing to record certain details.

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Injuries cloud Eastern teams ahead of Saturday games

Multiple colleges including Syracuse, Pennsylvania, Colgate, Yale and Navy report players sidelined or limited by injuries. Harvard and Notre Dame also list key absences, while others hope stars return for important contests. Coaches weigh risks as schedules press on with several weeks remaining.

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Veteran 100 ras for youth in tangled boxing recap

This semi incoherent account by Gayle Talbot Jr reviews a boxing card featuring Carlos Garcia versus Rick Wyrore and other bouts. It discusses weigh-ins, implied punch output, and potential outcomes while naming promoters, managers, and several fighters in a period-tinged newsroom voice.

AGAIN Mercedes Gleitz Seeks Channel Return For Vindication

London reports Mercedes Gleitz, a London typist and swimmer, plans a second English Channel swim from Goulogue to Unpes GrisNee via France. She aims to vindicate herself after doubt raised by claims tied to Dr. Dorothy Logan. Gleitz vows to study currents and tactics, training forty one days toward Cape Grla New with witnesses arranged.

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Cornell Head May Cheer Princeton Clash

The article notes an Oct 22 resumption of relations between Cornell and Princeton at a time when President Livingston Purc and Cleveland travel evoke mixed loyalties. Livingstone may cheer Cornell yet feel sympathy for Princeton, the first meeting since 1905, highlighting evolving collegiate tensions.

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Unclear OCR summary of court case and football game

Fragmentary report shows a court matter involving Jack and a suit dismissal and a separate sports note about PREVERICKSBORG or FREDERICKSBURG team, with a 25-0 football score. Names, dates, and places are partially garbled. The readable elements point to legal action and a gridiron result.

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