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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1927
Page
12
Rattlers captain Cal Surtees, St Marys University backfield iron man, was named captain for the first game of the season by coach Tim Griesenbeck. Caney Frazier’s Alamo Heights Bligh School Mules show signs of life as they begin to kick.
Alamo Heights defeated Poteet 10 to 0 in a muddy gridiron clash. Bradehawy and Fradshaw starred for Alamo Heights with strong lines and decisive runs setting up two more scores in the third quarter. Poteet threatened early but failed to finish drives as the home squad secured the win behind stout defense and key gaps exposed by the Alamo Heights line.
Football report lists players with scorers and initials from a Marys Eads game including Daehns 20 Balluf 23 Hensley 28 and Christy 1 with others noted. Officials named include Earle Frazier and Lieut Heffner, with coaches from St Marys and Teachers College.
The Pirates remain within reach of the National League title with two games left, needing one win as they trailed the Reds by two games. Brooklyn and the Giants lost, while the Yankees notched their 100th win and Ruth set a new home run mark. Meanwhile the Cubs and Beaton bats fueled mixed results across the circuit.
In an uneven New York bout at Madison Square Garden last night, heavyweight champion Gene Tunep fought Tom Honing of New Zealand. Demsey, hailed as a popular figure, drew praise as he dominated his opponent, while several matches on the card displayed varying rounds and tense exchanges.
A 1927 opinion argues the New York Yankees hold pitching edge over Pirates in the World Series. It cites staff strength, lefty bats, and key matchups, noting Hoyt Fearick Moore Ruether Shyoker versus Kremer Meadows Autridge Milius as pivotal, with Gehrig Ruth and Durocher in strong form.
Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 2 to 1 with pitchers Miljus and Gooch strong on the mound. Batter details and line scores are incomplete but indicate a close contest in Cincinnati with notable pitching from Fittehurgh era and Hargrave contributing for Brooklyn.
Fragmentary ledger style sports card lists players and teams from American League and other clubs. Names such as Cleveland New York Chicago Washington appear in garbled form with battery pairings, positions, and score hints. Reading yields a messy snapshot of a league matchup and lineups without coherent narrative or results.
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