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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1927

Page

8

Fredericksburg Opens Football Season at Devine Rival

Fredericksburg High prepares for a clash with Devine High in a fast paced early season game. Key players include Dick Cullen returning from injury and Carl Menger leading the Alamo Heights offense as Fredericksburg aims to avenge past district semi finals. The opener marks the first meeting since 1926 when Brackenridge defeated the visitors in the district title run.

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San Pedro Tigers Daily Practice Amid Weather Struggles

San Pedro Tigers, led by Abe versitile John Dunsmoce, hold daily workouts after 5 o'clock at San Gedré park gridiron. Sickness hits several Heights stars, with Zobin, Schaeder, and others sidelined by heat. Coach Frazier aims for a strong Kerrville opener as Main avenue squad tightens for Livy High at Kerrville Saturday.

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Reach Singles Tennis Final Set For Thursday

The threed quarterfinals lead to a Reach singles final on Thursday with Mata Carter, Wor ld, Seeligenn, and Caryel advancing through tense matches. Results include Claude Enquay beating Gilbert Jeauiun, Cassel over Straus, and others with several byes and defaults shaping the path to the city championship.

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Cubs Clinch Series On Pitcher Caldwell Strong Finish

The Cubs won the series with a 6 to 2 victory behind Caldwell who allowed fourteen hits but kept runners in check. Menagee Thutr drove in five runs with a long homer in the eighth, giving Cubs the lead as Dye and teammates contributed. Final score details, line scores, and fielding notes accompany the late innings burst, securing the series against the Western Association team.

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Pros in Best Ball Event at Houston Todston

In Houston Texas on September 20 the Texas Professional Golf Association started a best ball event. Teams of two drew partners for an eighteen hole format with a prize of 100 dollars for top finishes. The 72 hole championship will select Texas representatives for a national meeting in Dallas in October. Toro Lally and Archie Loeffler represented Texas in the meet.

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Fight Fans Favor Dempsey to Knockout Gene Tunney

Odds makers and readers predict a Dempsey knockout in the eighth or seventh rounds with most forecasts favoring a Dempsey victory by knockout. A few opinions favor Gene Tunney to win on points or by late decision, but the consensus leans toward Dempsey securing the win in the ring.

Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Innockout Kalghe Dempsey Jack Gene Babboy Ligsmith Hingsbury Lexts Magnolis Knotkout Or & A P

Milwaukee Blues Defeat Kansas City in Tight Play

Milwaukee beats Kansas City 8 4 and 12 4 in a fragmented recap. Minneapolis visits, files show SB results with St Paul and Sioux City. Card notes unclear scores and teams but confirms Milwaukee victory in a busy sports roundup.

Milwaukee Kansas Kansas City Blues Paul Milwaukee Brewers Minneapolis St. Paul Minnéapolis Lydeville Indianapolis

Homer Race National League Summary

In a fragmented clipping efforts focus on Homer Race National League players Wilams and Gehrig. Mentions include Williams 28 and 24 point performances, with several names garbled like Botinmies Farry and Jaz zh. Indicates league totals and team names but unreadable details.

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Scott Tackles Clark In First Match In Eight Corps Golf Tour

In San Antonio a brisk qualifying round saw Scott tackle Clark in his first match with Capt. Bob Sirat and others advancing. The Eight Corps Area event determined representatives for the national army golf tourney at Rock Island. Bert led 202 for 60 holes. others included Lieut. Hamlin and Maj. Tens in tight finishes.

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Fight Results From Associated Peaks Box Scores

New York port Jack Britton defeats Joey Knapp in a tight bout. Baltimore native Joe Ryder wins a decision over Frisco Grande from the Philippines. Canada’s Jack Clifford posts a KO victory as St. Paul’s Van and Hal Alexander share notable moments. Other bouts include Syraizon, Youngs, Daylon, and Bekyen Red in varied results.

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Milan Leaving Memphis Manager Post Confirmed

Memphis Tennessee September 20 Clyde Milan manager of the Memphis team in the Southern Association for the last three years will not be back next year. Thomas K R Watkins president of the club confirmed that a new pilot would be appointed and Milan came to Memphis from the New Haven club of the Eastern League as a pilot major league week with the Washington Senators.

Memphis Tenn Clyde Milan Memphis Tean Thomas KR. Watkins Milani Cane Blaven Wan Senators

Army Polo Match Postponed in East due to Rain

The preliminary game in the American open polo championship, set for Cochran Field, was postponed because of rain. Bobby Strawbridges’s raid was to oppose a U.S. Army entry in the East, with the match at Cochran Field and Man Way noted among the postponement details.

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Spudder Openers Hold Early Ticket Frenzy

Wichita Falls crowds buzz over Wednesday opener with Spudder hopes high. Ticket demand tops supply as 6912 seats sold and grandstand rush follows sales. Fussell versus Danforth seen as marquee clash with Pelicans’ Marting or Danforth in opener. Spudder infield practice under George Lafayette as Williams visits Santa Ana.

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