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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1927

Page

5

Five Ladies Enter Semi Finals In Brackenridge Park Event

A rugged Jay Women's golf tournament at Brackenridge Park sees Mrs Lapham advancing with steady play through the qualifying rounds and into the semi finals. Contenders include Mrs. Koetter and Miss Konner as the field narrows after a morning of tight matches.

Dick Dephaw Henry Symour Abbe Inliz Asie Gueille Enbitzsch Gianiet Eld Jay Uceday Municipal Brackenridge’ Park Lapham Koetter Risiel Goli Konner

Army Star Dominates in Sumo Showdown at Genenis

Army star Led by Captain Wiltin battles Navy eleven in a lively exhibition at the Genenis arena. Wilson of Navy counters with a sharp return volley, trading bursts of action as fans watch the unusual sumo styled contest.

Army Genenis Seall Vale Iwillant Eton Tarry Wiltin Vate Scott Wilson Army-Navy Dale Faniman Donle

Johnsons Job May Go 10 Harridge

The Johnsons may shift personnel as Harridge faces retirement. The Devrit club discusses replacements and a three member committee to assemble plans, while the Cleveland board weighs options and a potential month note remains undecided.

ATZ Endorses Ten Club Texas League Plan

A fragmented report notes Atz advocating a ten club Texas League concept. The text references Varrsidea and Vint Wathinty with scattered, unclear phrases about entry, trials, and a winded league idea. No clear dates, teams, or outcomes are present.

Atz Texas League Idea Oklahamin City

Dogs to kennels in South Australia event

Thirty dogs will be housed in SA kennels following a wet opening of the racing season. General Manager George Windy and staff oversee intake as dogs await trial conditions. Public attendance and timelines were outlined by the secretarial team pending further updates.

Wight Aetumiina 1 George Windy Avaos Telea

Baker Adds Duffy to List of Victims

Baker dominates the boxing frame as Duffy falls in the fifth round at Riverside Park backed by home crowd. The Baltimore fighter Fox Dan wins, with Duffy absorbing a barrage of punches before the referee ends it at the nine count.

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Return Match With Gotch And Brown

Fragmentary note describes a planned return match involving Gotch and Brown with unclear surrounding remarks. It mentions Monday night and references various names in a jumbled, partial passage. The readable portions do not establish a clear event date or location.

Try Jack Johnson On Liquor Charge

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a liquor charge involving Jack Johnson. The readable portion suggests a historical blocked slate with police or prohibition era references and scattered place names, ending with unclear phrases. The readable entities include names and terse legal terms, but specifics remain mostly garbled.

Jack Johnson

Heights High wins dramatic football contest prize trophy

The Heights High School football tale centers on a tense game that ends with the team securing the prized trophy amid a crowd of 230 students. Assistant coach Sach Evans helps steer the moment, while tensions flare at the assembly as the ball is disputed, finally awarded to the victorious team.

Alamo Lave Tesus Neres Anv Elnven Iy 4 Evides Bnt Clement Prescot Heights Sach Evans

Zappke's Idea Sculpts Eleven Average Players Team

The piece discusses Zappke aiming for a squad of eleven average players for a Michigan game scenario. It mentions rivals, coaching names, and critique of blocking, with references to figures like Red Grange and Jack Wilke, portraying a broad, opinionated sports snapshot.

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Second Team Quits Pro Gridironers

Irregular activity around Wilkes-Horre and Notre Ratan references, with a second string squad from Abe city and Abe university noted as bowing out. The piece mentions professional football organization disputes, forfeitures and plans affecting future rosters and a move toward Atlanta.

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Arizona U Polo Tourney Delayed

In a restricted report from the university event, Arizona University polo tournament faced postponement. The status reflects scheduling adjustments and potential venue considerations affecting participation, with local observers noting the disruption to planned matches and contingencies being explored by the organizing committee.

Herrmann Out as Reds Boss Amid Turmoil

Controversy surrounds Garry Herrmann’s resignation as Reds president. The article notes his eight-year tenure and calls for an immediate leadership election as the team seeks stability after the abrupt departure.

Herrmann REDS

Harvard Faith in Coach Horween Stands Firm

Harvard backs coach Horween amid rumors about possible changes. A university statement denied plans to replace him and emphasized commitment to the current football program.

Harvard Coach Horween

Jack Dunn Declines Boston Manager Role

An unclear report notes Jack Dunn declining the managerial position with the Boston club amid a flurry of confounding names and garbled phrases. The source text is damaged and presents no verifiable details or dates.

Saint Edwards Leads Texas Conference Foosball Standings

Austin based Saint Edwards Saints push to top of Texas Conference standings as recent results reshape the field. Trinity, Southwestern, and St. Edwards all win or lose key matchups while Howard Payne and Sul Ross show mixed form. Upcoming games include Saints at New Orleans and Cowboys at Brownwood, with the conference race tightening.

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Fight Results Highlight Unclear Boxing Matches and Names

Report lists several boxing outcomes with mixed technical knockouts and decisions. Names include Francieva, Simmy Baker, Willie Greunepauly, Dal Moran, Charles Naxbert, Tony Ross, and regional affiliations such as New York Chicago Indianapolis and Detexshurs. The text shows scattered results, judges, and opponents across multiple venues, with inconsistent punctuation and potential OCR errors.

Breer Sal Francieva Siimmy Baker New York Our Dimme Dutéy Mallealy Detexshurs Fla Tinay Resell Shvunnal Detested Willie Greunepauly New Fork Chicago Bfike Stuck Tslanis Armmuide Saintinga Ouba Peankie Hehnefer Seared Dal Moran Ew “Ork Indianapolis Ted Ublaz Sn Sranvisco Charles Naxbert Deer City 10Nokia Purvis Ke- Irama Befeater Tony Ross Pittsburaa

Champ Gets Fight Orders In Boxing Shuffle

In Hartford, Conn a boxing commission official announced that heavyweight champ Jimmy Stattery must defend his title within a reasonable time. Managers, contenders, and promoter plans were discussed as the National Boxing Association contemplates next steps and possible challengers.

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Seven Clubs in City Loop Form League Details

Feren phita formed the Oily Bennar Basket Bears league with a near term start planned before November 1945. President Gene Song announced league kickoff as soon as outfits are ready for action and defending champions St Mary’s Dinos will attend. Games will be held at Vamp Mor wrestle court as Tuesday night meetings list a roster of local clubs and supporters.

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Goals marked in many ways in gridiron style

New York and Texas notes describe changes in football field layout with moved-back goal posts and diagonal patterns toward end zones. Mentions teams in Amarillo and Georgia preparing for a game, with player changes and a coaching update as Jus Kelly is replaced by Louie Keown and Lourie Puffa.

New York Coolhall Talehaan Peinceron Wawa Ringle Ateorgia Ataian Amarilla Bos Amarillo Tox Det Ah—Bleit Alten Louie Keown Amd Thay Lourie Puffa Jus Kelly

Steers to Face Vanderbilt in Austin Football Plan

Austin dated notice reports a proposed home and home series between Texas Steers and Vanderbilt University. Athletic officials in Austin seek Vanderbilt for a 1929 game in Austin or Nashville for the 1928 contest, with ongoing efforts to secure the Commodores and a possible 1629 arrangement, amid negotiation hurdles.

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Negley Final on Saturday in golf tourney finals

The Negley Cup golf tournament at Bin Antonio Country Club heads to finals Saturday afternoon. Sibley, sidelined by a heel injury, advances after defeating veteran Waltre Walthall. Defending champion Walthall has multiple trophy wins. other matches set to determine semi final opponents and overall title.

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Detroit arena opens with heavyweight title bout

A new Detroit arena hosts a boxing card led by heavyweight Ton Ehreneys, with Ted Kisko and Archie Bell also appearing. The event features Jimmy Vests against Boston Tantnanweight in the semi, as the venue, run by T Wands, prepares for capacity crowds amid renovations.

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Hornets Billygoats Delayed Game After Power Outage

The Hornets and Billygoats could not play their planned Tuesday afternoon game due to a blackout at the Startandile quidiron stadium. Officials announced a Wednesday reschedule as the Atlantic Conference tried to restore power and equipment. Lane Tarrantale, undefeated in Flogranon, is slated to face Way Alone Teigh in west Tucnilay.

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