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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1927

Page

17

Eagles Aim to Upset Waco Tigers in Friday Clash

Thirty three Crackenridge high thook Maples leads coach Wright Buey and aide Blanor Tuckett as they depart for Waco to face the champion Waco high Tigers in the week's key Unterscholastic League game. The Eagles plan to rely on a tough forward lineup and stout line to halt Waco’s fast backfield.

Crackenridge High Sthook Maples Wright Buey Hig Blanor Tuckett Waco Waco High School Tigers Big Eagle leLennon County Ralelgo Hotel Waglas Wold Smaal Ozeral Eagles Mento Oe Wacd Sam Aolked Blackenguige Bagley Wato Bob Whitney Whitney Ah Gett Walls-Murrey Dick Collen Tommy Birdwell Gove Hke Bolalos Cy Hollan Wren Bob Mier Walter Kibbe John Meeks Alvin Dockery Water Howie St of Barkfield

Lee Visions Mat Success At San Antonio Wrestling Show

Persistent wrestler Hitts Tee believes he has climbed the hill after a year of meetings with the rough sport, drawing 2000 fans for a Dallas-area showdown. The card features Lee Bromn and Gotch in a rematch and a double main event with Kinravas, Gorman, and Hammond, with Hammond challenging for a national intercollegiate title. The Armory crowd nears 700 as Lee seeks a larger venue for future bouts.

Hitts Tee San Antonio Cactus Bromn Young Gotch Lee National Guard Armory St. Mary's Street Brown Gotch Ralph Hammonds A. A. Us Par Lee

Oklahoma Aggies Bench Two Regulars Ahead of Creighton Clash

Oklahoma A&M will be without regulars Perry McCoy and Burl Macreay in the starting lineup for the Saturday game against Creighton. Coach Fe Meweigh expressed dissatisfaction with recent performances and lineup decisions.

Oklahoma Aggies Acpormcional Nervice Atilwathe Oda Perry McCoy Burl Macreay Creighton Universit Omiba Ay Fe Tae Ty “McCoy Schultz

Briante Qui To Tie Grange Mark at NYU Run Reach

Briante Qui is New York University fullback aiming to tie or surpass Red Grange’s yardage record. He has 647 rushing yards across 0 games and was briefly used last week against Rutgers as NYU pursues the milestone.

Twe Briante New York University Red Grange Rutgers

Ice rink to reopen at San Pedro park November first

The San Pedro City rink adjoining San Pedro park, once called the Crystal Palace, will reopen November 1 under manager Ben Gersdorf. Zilker and Gersdorf implement reforms and new ice hockey operations. Sidney Cornelius again to serve as local ice hockey commissioner.

Ben Gersdorf San Pedro Park Crystal Palace Unier San Pedro Chath Zilker Gersdorf Sidney Cornelius Han TS Foe Tha Eine Achat

High School football slate announced for Texas weekly games

Austin Texas October 27 Roy B Henderson athletic director for the University of Texas league bureau releases weekend football schedules. Games include Wichita Falls at Lubbock Sherman at Commerce Greenville at Paris Sulphur Springs at Denison Palestine at Marshall and many more across the state from Fort Worth to Bryan to Brownsville with numerous city matchups and campus sites listed.

Austin Tex Roy B. Henderwa Dineter Burea University of Texas Wichita Celeste Troup Mineola Pittabarga Longview Winnsboro Naples Alpine Fort Stockton Odesta Midland Linae Burnet Meson Eden Goldthwaite Richland Springs Merkel Ballinger Lorena McGregor Maryin Belton Hubbanl Teague Groveton Trinity Norman Crockets Catlin Uvalde Bahtual Pearsall Crystal City Bondo la Grange Hallettaville Segum Tuling Eagle Ente Schulenberg Zaldwell Cameron Somerville Deuray Huntsville Beran Dren- Tem Navasota Medigoprille Contos West Columbia Alvin Angleton Duy City Freeport Et Dampo Sour Lake Dayton

Two Bicycle Teams Tie In Long Chicago Race

The sixteenth international bicycle race reached the midway point as Hi Jamisco and Petri with Bill tied the lead with Australians McNamara and Walker after both teams lapped the field twice. A late surge by another pair kept the race close.

Chicago Hi—Jams Co Énil Coliseum Z Petri Bill McNamara Walker Cama

John Madden Pro OKC City Appointment Report

A garbled OCR item references John Madden linked to Oklahoma City status and a professional role within Indian Hills or a related committee. Mentions Harold Steinberg as chair of a drainage or arena committee and possible open meeting discussions about Madden’s position. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Kansas City Johnny Maden Indien Hille Galteluh Oklahoma City Gulf Elu Harold Steinberg Draena Committe Indian Mille

Princeton Has Jake Slacle Complex

New York Oct 27 UF Princeton undefeated and untied in Eastern grid. Jake Single shined in secret scrimmage, 40 yards and a touchdown for Princeton. Yale, Dartmouth, Penn, and Colgate updates follow with injuries and line changes noted. Cornell struggles via Dobie gambits as NYU scrimmages.

New York Princeton Oli Nastay Bill Ropers Jake Single Tiger Box Uly Cornell Single Freinceton Varsity Ee Kaine Aper Ohio Neh Williamy Mary Yale Tad Jones Dartmouth Jesse’ Hawley Harvard Deng Indiana Guazaaccia Art French PENN

Mule Wilson Stars for Giants in Pro Football Debut

Fay Mule Wilson, former Texas Aggie back, starred for the New York Giants in a 2 0 victory over the Ford Yellowjackets at New York. Wilson scored two touchdowns and gained several long runs in his first Giants season, impressing fans with power and speed. He had previously appeared in San Antonio with Kendricks Texas Rangers during the winter.

Fay Mule "Wilson Texas New York Giants Wilson San Antonio Slim Kendricks Texas Rangers Oas Giants Frankford Yellowjackets New York Frank Yond

Mike Dundee May Box Here As Headliner

Rock Island featherweight Mike Dundee Dundee may headline Dick Shelton’s first boxing show of the season. Shelton announced the event could not open before November and tentative plans for November 2 were canceled. He weighs options for venue including Beethoven Hall and two other sites, amid consideration of venues in town.

Bike Duneee Rock Istana Dack Shelton Sid Toweh Dundee Shelton

Alekhine Leads Capablanca After First Game

In a chaotic report from Buenos Aires, Alekhine stays ahead of Capablanca 4 to 2 after the opening game of the world chess championship match. The Cuban titleholder Capablanca trails as Alekhine wins the first game and holds a firm early edge.

Hvengs Aires Ander Alekhing Tawny Wraytha Twen Tose Cypatlanc Ahiniyetoe Mnoven Alekhlin Wie Hina Capablanca

Celebrated Eggs Trophy Display Features Gehrig and Ruth

Lou Gehrig holds an egg laid by the Midwest champion layer while Babe Ruth grips the egg machine in a barnstorming presentation. The pair appear pleased as the trophy is shown.

Lou Gehrig Midwest Babe Ruth

Peacock Ready for Del Rio High Game

Bobby Carman and assistant Dewey Smalley lead Teak Academy gridsters in a Wednesday practice in preparation for a 3 PM game at Garrett Field. The Peacockes, slow to start, have surged with a big win over San Marcos, and coach Carmon expects tough opposition from Del Rio High, described as one of the strangest teams.

Bobby Carman Dewey Smalley Teak Academy del Rio High School Welock Garrett Fieid Peacockes Leapa Ant Hounds San Marcos Lakos San Marcos Gabes Caimon Vel Rio Club Serios

Fight Results From Across The Nation

The Associated Press reports boxing results with multiple bouts across cities. Australia’s Tom Heeney defeated Johnny Riske of Cleveland while Archie Bell of Brooklyn prevailed over Johnny Vacca of Boston. Carlo Mazzoli stopped Ossie Davies in Detroit. Clarence Rosen in Detroit won on a foul against Steve Nur gent of Cleveland. Joe Lucar of Detroit won on a foul from Bennie Ger the of Cleveland. Joe Gurk of New York defeated Johnny Jadis of Philadelphia. Tony Marullo of New Orleans beat Joe Lokman of Toledo. Samay Novia of Philadelphia outpointed Frankie Austen of South America. Frank Dalmér of Cincinnati defeated Young Garrett of Wendleton, and Lefty Cooper of Minneapolis won on a foul over Franklin Denny of Oakland. Kid Pore of Wilmington fought Dixie La Hon of Vorriand.

Associated Press Detroit Tom Heeney Australia Johnny Riske Cleveland Archie Bell Brooklyn Yohnny Vacca Boston Carlo Mazzoli Ossie Davies Terre Haute Clarence Rosen Steve Nurgent Joe Lucar Bennie Gerthe Philadelphia Joe Gurk New Efi Nork Johnny Jadis Delphia Tony Marullo New Orleans Joe Lokman Toledo Samay Novia Frankie Austen South America Baston Dreddy Milter Cincinpati Portsmouth Ohi Frankie Dalmér Cincinati Young Garrett Widdletown Ohio San Francisco Lefty Cooper Mineapolis Frankin Denny Oabland Wilmington Cal—Kid Pore Wilamington Keee Dixie la Hon Vorriand

Stagg denies rumor of quitting University of Chicago

The grey haired mentor Amos Alonzo Stagg says he will not step down as University of Chicago football coach. He stresses he remains the best qualified to lead the Maroons amid rumors he may quit during his 36th season at the Midway.

Stagg Chicarg University At Chicago Cavel Gald Starg Ron University of Chicago

San Antonians Shine in Farmers' Harriers Meet

In a lively rough-edged meet at College Station, San Antonians faced stiff competition from rivals like Alvord and Toas. The field highlighted athletes such as Agila Thykhed and a standout finisher from the Tosa A group, with Ay leading the pack in a tight early pace.

Ourge Eros County

Rattlers Ready to Face Schreiner in Key Friday Tilt

St Marys University tacticians aim to unveil a stronger offense at Kereville Friday afternoon as the Rattlers meet favored Schreiner Institute Mountaineers. Coach Tim Griesenbeck refines power and deception after two idle weeks hoping for his best performance of the season. Phil Marella and Elbert Preston are slated to star in the backfield amid scrimmages that sharpened the unit.

St. Marys Uulversity Tactlyrs Kereville Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Tim Griesenbeck Huttlers Phil Marella Schreiner Elbert Preston Rattler Griegenbeck Elock Wriday Wade

Hyman to Sign Pros at Lexus Open In Dallas

Jus Hyman newly elected secretary of the Gan Amtonio Golf association and manager of the Texan onen golf championship plans to travel to Dallas to interview pro golfers at the National Professional Golf Association tournament. He aims to sign all pros for the annual winter classic held February 3 to 6.

Jus Hyman Gan Amtonio Golf Association Sarnrilny Orndiig Dallas National Professional Golf Association

Golf pros practice at Dallas Cedar Crest course

Liaeti¢e Younis led practice at Cedar Crest Country Club as entries gathered for the National Professional Golf Association tournament. The event in Dallas starts Monday at 3 p.m., drawing attention from early arrivals and local spectators.

Dallas Dartas Tex Liaeti¢e Younis Cedar Crest Country Club Amiong Golf Assacfecien Lournaement Geite

Parish Basketball League to Operate

Parish basketball players gathered for a meeting at Knights of Columns hall to organize a parish league. The session focused on forming teams and setting schedules for the upcoming season.

Parish Basketball League Arganlew i Jonge Abn So'vlode Knights of Columns

Cadets Face San Marcos in Afternoon Grid Fracas

Crippled MLL Cadets travel to San Marcos to meet San Marcos Replist Academy in an afternoon game Nov. 5. Coach Porter must improvise with injured starters and rely on Wortham, Campbell, Searcy, and Weston to drive the offense. Passes by Paschal, Russell, Roupeaux, Transia, Lucnile, Fleichmann, and Pasebs anchor the line and backfield.

Shim" Porter Briels San Marcos Evilay Coring Daxt San Maras Porter Cole Thrasher Mareus Lobos Weston Paschal Russell Roupeaux Transia Lucnile Fleicchmann Frankie Pasebs

Golfers Play Extra Holes In Symons Tournament

Extra hole matches marked the sixth annual Harry Symons golf tournament as players pushed regulation 18 holes. W. Bopp edged W. Lighthouse 21 holes in a fifth flight thriller while F. Hautwell outlasted A. West in 19 holes. Other results include Lichtny defeating Wagner, Teynns beating Timp, Manville over Linds, and Hergman with two and one.

Harry Symons W. BH Lighthouse W. W. Bopp F. A. Hautwell A. W. West Je. Ove Eda Lnych Hmpace Jr He Wathen A Viemunilan Wagner Ar Defextad Fwurth

Army Gridders In Two Games At Fort Sam Houston

Army bootball league opens with two Thursday games at 8 pm under Fort Sam Houston stadium lights. Twenty third Infantry faces Fifteenth Field Artillery in the showcase clash while Brooksfield hosts Flying Cariots meeting Ninth Infantry. Pete Heffner’s Twenty- seventh unit meets Fifteenth Gunners at Peststadium as last season’s Brest Infantry champs seek early wins.

Army Sam Houston Stadium Twenty-third Infantry Brooksfield Flying Cariots Benken Crock Ninth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Bull of Kient Pete Heffner

San Antonio Soccer Association Forms Player Drive

A call goes out for players and clubs to join the San Antonio Soccer Association. Travis Fear heads efforts to organize a squad at 403 Monne Avenue. The league opens with fragmentary Sunday games at San Pedro Park, with four entries so far and President Foster Jaanz aiming to add another club.

San Antonio Ptt W. Gane Travis Gerplania San Anetonio Soccer Association San_ Pedro Wark Loauge Foster Jaanz Fous Seagl

St Marys Fangs Beat Lions Field In Gridiron Game

St Marys University fought through a rough afternoon to drub Lions Field 106 pounds of team effort. Joe Leahy Phil Rodes Mollace starred as St Marys surged ahead in the first half and held the lead as the Cats played most of the second half.

St Marsth University Glens Field Pange Lions Joe Leahy Phil Rodesquer Salvator Molace St. Mary's

Kansas Dries Hard in Weekend Grid Clash

Kansas University powers past Drake in a rugged practice session, with Anthony Yermick and regular fullback among players vying for key roles. Coach notes tough era ahead as freshmen show promise and four touchdowns highlight scrimmage.

Lawresur Kay Galost Kansas Niversity Drakeere Anthony 2Oyermick

Aggies Nurse Injuries Ahead of Texas Tech Game

College Station Tex Oct 20 The Aggies head to Lubbock for Friday’s game with Texas Tech Holmes Figari guards and Turgess backfield mate will miss tomorrow’s lineup due to injuries. Conover star Wolfinek Azala will be in the lineup.

College Station Tex Aggies Lubbork Texas Tech Holmes Figari Turgess Iineup Zama T. C Ti Burgess Conover Uolfinek Azala

Longhorns Final Practice Ahead of Key Southwest Clash

Longhorns complete final drill before a crucial Saturday game in the Southwestern Conference. Sewell, the guard, remains hospitalized and unlikely to play. others are available.

Mustangs to Be in Tip-Top Shape

Tex act on select lay surfaces Pony squad to face Loyola University Chicago at Overs here Saturday. Ticket outlook notes record crowd as Moerivon drills the team against aerial and running attack.

Tex

Half of T. C. U. Regular Backtild Cropled

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Razorback Freshmen Entertain Home Fans

Razorback freshmen entertain home fans as they prepare for an early week clash with the Aggies. Local drills run in the lead up to the match with the usual crowd expected in attendance.

Razorback Razorbacks Freeman Priders Tures College

Sooners to Texas Hit Dallas for Southern Methodist Meet

The University of Oklahoma tennis team under Maxon departed for Dallas last night to face Southern Methodist University this afternoon. The squad will play five singles and five doubles matches with Riveria of Austin and Priday set to appear, aiming for a strong showing in the tourney.

Tick Maxon Frirman University of Oklahoma Dallas Southers Methodist University Sconery Fowe Mayes Criveraity Nfesas Austin Priday Nail Vial

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