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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1927

Page

6

Dempsey and Trainer Update Ahead of September Bout

International dispatch reports Jack Dempsey and trainer Lea P. Fiyon both improving after a recent setback with the ex champion aiming for a September 22 fight. Dempsey claims sharper workouts and plans to be substantially better than his Philadelphia form, while his camp denounces rumors of distraction or decline.

International News Service Lincoln Pfetd Jack Dempsey Lea P. Fiyon Lepresu Jack Dave Saute Shade Dempsey Kparting Pagtaers al Aches Emnly Gene Tusiner Phaegehanpinn Acinus Cibinake Tosney Philadelphia

Gene Tunney Plans Dempsey Fight Training

Gene Tunney outlines his secret training program for the Dempsey title defense. He says he will show the world the fighting style he will use, with ten days left for intensive preparation and study of Dempsey’s past bouts.

Lake Villa Bill Gilson Gene Tunney Dempsey Jacl Snarkey

Tex Assures Dempsey of 437500

The Herald records Dempsey's potential earnings near 437500 with additional 12600 if certain bets succeed. It notes prior gate totals reaching into millions and mentions boxing plans at Doyle's Farm and a rematch context with Tunney in the era.

TEX Dempsey Chicago Nevts the Herald and Beaniner Riekgel Tor Hager Demasey Doyle

Jim Forgason Named Football Coach at Texas A&M

Jim Forgason, former all Southwestern standout, is appointed head football coach at Texas A&M. He immediately reached out to prospects, scheduling the first workout at Bio Peso Park, with candidates invited to report today. Forgason previously coached at Bragzenridge High School and led the Aggie Frosh in 1996.

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Pavers Clinch Intermediate League Title In Playoff

The Pavers won the Intermediate League championship by defeating the Guarte Soup Bed Bugs 9 to 6 in the decisive playoff tilt Sunday afternoon at Lions Field. The team built a four run third inning and added three more in the fourth to seal the victory.

Buulithie Pavers Hariona Lions Field Lions American Legion League Cizy Tye Pavers Guarte Geres Gervice Dutmoudt Flotiman

Midwest Grid Stars Shine Ahead of Season

Chicago reports three rising stars Cotton Wilcox Jurje Ben Te Oosterbaan and Herb Joesting headline a strong Midwest grid lineup as conferences sort suits for the coming season. Athletic directors prepare for the first whistle with two weeks to go before opening games.

Ben- Te Oosterbaan Michigan Pune Minnesota Herb Joesting Middlewest Itis Peachbe

St Marys Grid Team Loses Hightower Amid Trials

The St Marys squad held two workouts with twenty five candidates as Coach Riley prepares for key games. Rumors say star wingman Hightower is lost to Tennessee and will not return, while new players rush in from out of state as practice changes tighten access at Glock Stadium.

Bightower Bt. Mary Bark Hightower Selirelner Fennessee Jie Toady" Riley Benekenridge Eagles Glock Stadium el Yeast Eagles Schonl W. F E Shim Porter Vanderbilt Denen Luspetus Thrasher Texay Militar

Wayland Dean Joins Huntington Semi Pro Baseball Club

Wayland Dean formerly with the Chicago Cubs is joining the Huntington Boosters as a semi pro player. The Heights squad adds St Marys Academy star Tulining Fell and Buster Yantis assists Cinch Feagier. Coach Porter from Vanderbilt leads early fundamentals as practices begin ahead of school opening.

Hendington W. Va Waslattd Dean Chicago Cubs Mhumtington Boosters

San Antonians Score Fourth in Perry Event

The Texas rifle team finished strong at the Perry national match with Dallas shooter T Handel and others contributing to a fourth place for San Antonio entrants. The U S rifle team of twenty shooters won the international small bore match with a total of four points ahead of England. San Antonio contemplates closing its municipal range at Trackenridge Park amid team protests upon return to Texas.

AREY Ohio Antonio Suiurlas Texas Bert Clinton State of Tesng San Antonio Trackenridge Park Bors Rey United States Whch England T. Handel Dallas Camperty

San Pedro Tig-Tors to Hold First Workout

I San Pedro Tigers in first workout Johnny Dunsmore's San Pedro Tig-Tors will hold their first workout at Fo'elouks Monday on the San Pedro Urle grows Harrisburg champ of N.Y. Penn Loop Harrisburg, Harrisburg won the York Dean.

SAN Pedro Tigers Johnny Dunsmore San Pedro Tig- Tors Urle Harrisburg N.Y

Million See Cubs Play New Attendance Record

More than 1,000,000 fans passed through the Cubs ballpark this season, setting a National League attendance record. The previous mark was about 970,000 at the Giants Polo Grounds in New York. With 16 more games to play, Chicago expects season attendance near 1,500,000. The Cubs led the league last season with about 600,000 in attendance.

Pricago, Sept Cubs Doday Tiguer New York

Fuquay and Lacoste Favored In City Tennis Ahead

Claude Fuquay and Lacoste are favored as top seeds in the city tennis event. Eminent players Eugwig, La Cust, and others are listed with Walthall chairing the committee. Seeligget is absent in doubles but hoped to join singles upon return from California.

Ildade Eugwig Ile Elrz Jauling Reavis Luelen LaCust Youngsinn Lumrabient Atfertinon Ietishin Moulay Leon Walthall Iniraameup Cuhumitier Au Incumesd Dolly Sixteet Reais Thempiont Berkely Marshall Bell Sis Merkeles Nes Ae Reuragd Mrost-Corvel Walthall Jimmy McCloskey Junor Atunor Seeligget California Wale

Converse Bowling Team Claims Trophy In Close Final

In a tight victory the Converse Bowling team edged Bonverse 7 Sunes Tilethy for the season trophy. Key players Ros Tampaniiny Erieat Ferestiers Jferman Wievers and Mago Benesfte Tihs led the scoring with a combined total near the century mark as Highland and 284s Teenet Zoulition added strong showings.

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Aztecs Split With Yoakum In Weekend Swing

A rough, fragmented report notes the Aztecs split games with Yoakum after Sunday at Van Daele Stadium. The piece mentions Key moments and a later showcase where a Bene tecl whitewash occurred, with mixed reception from the audience.

Danny

Football Officials Coaches Meet at Army Y

Football officials and coaches will gather for a meeting at the Army YMCA on Mondige night to discuss league duties and game standards.

Army Y. ML Mondige

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