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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1927

Page

9

Pancho Favored to Defeat Kid Laredo in Soledad Bout

Boxing preview from Soledad outlines Pancho as the taller longer reach fighter expected to dominate Mexican champion Kid Laredo. Promoter Ray Antonio and observers doubt Laredo’s chances, with details of undercard bouts Lopez Brannon and others shaping the evening.

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Local Boxing Match Promises Heavyweight Clash

The scene centers on Jack League, a 220 pound fighter, and Kid Laredo, a Flyweight, as the two are set to meet in a Tuesday night bout with promoter hype and a police photo prop contrasting the big and small fighters.

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Brannon Eyes Return in Cal Fight Card Clash

Aged Brannon returns after three years hoping to defy Brennes in a high stakes bout. Cal’s confident team assembles a six founder lineup with a four man contingent to back the card. Eddie Lopez and Rabus Duggl weigh in, setting the stage for a tense match in the ring.

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Grid Season Will Keep Clarke Busy

Clare Sau detonio tell referes bes Lowy. The note appears fragmented with no coherent sports details or identifiable teams, events, or dates to form a factual summary.

Clarke Clare Sau Detonio Tell Referes Bes Lowy

Daniel Baker Prepares for TCU Game

The report notes Daniel Baker's preparation for a upcoming contest against TCU. Despite garbled text, it identifies Baker as the focal player and hints at fan interest and team context surrounding the match.

Daniel Baker

Football Rules Change to Avoid Fluke Scores

The rules committee revises regulations to prevent accidental scoring on backward passes. A ball touched out of bounds or crossing the goal line after a backward pass should no longer count as a touchdown if no player gains control. The change targets unusual plays that could artificially affect the score.

Cody Folaf Clisigny

U S 10 Profit by Big Fight

Uncle Sam will rake in nearly three quarters of a million dollars from the Dempsey Tunney bout in Chicago. Government takes include a 10 percent gate tax of about 300 000, a 240 000 federal income tax on a million dollar promoter, and profits taxes on fighters and promoters. Additional revenue comes from ticket scalping and related media interests, with total receipts likely through multiple tax channels.

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Lions Field Wins Opener In Legion Baseball Final

Lions Field beats Noe Spears Wooden logo 4 to 1 in the first clash for the American Legion Junior Baseball league championship. The game was at Volo grounds Brackenridge park on Monday. O Conn of Lions allowed a double by Jel vera in the eighth. Zeperin of the losers also permitted seven hits. Holzman, Lions third baseman, made a key catch. Next game set for Tuesday at Irumu Cenepelon park with Wednesday’s match to follow.

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Harlandale opens at Sabinal Friday football schedule

Sabinal hosts Harlandale Friday with Sabinal aiming to rebound after a tough season. Other games listed include Devine at Sabinal on the 30th and Eagle Pass with date pending, plus Botana at Catia and Hondo at Sabinal in late December.

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Foreign women threaten U S golf title in national meet

Garden City reports progress in the national women's golf championship with Ada Mackenzie of Taropre leading qualifiers after shooting 17 under par. Contenders include Miss Maureen Greatt and Mrs Miriam Burns Horn while favorites Mile Dean Chane and Mrs Alexa Stirling Fraser battle through drew brackets. Several stars miss qualification as rain hampers play and the final is set for Saturday.

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Stapp De Paolo Lockhart Winners in 100 Mile Race

The hundred mile professional auto race was won by Babe Stapp at 119.92 mph. Cliff Woodruff finished second and Bert Devore third. Peter DePaolo won the thirty mile event. Leon Duray led onto the track with Woodhuey third as De Paola recorded 72500 tiles per hour. Da Tanto was struck in the eye by flying glass but judged not seriously hurt. Frank Luckhart won the twenty five mile race at 11 mph, the day’s fastest average.

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Fire Glow Sets Record at Trots Event

Fire Glow wins the twenty furlong race at the trots, opening the meet with a remarkable showing. The horse set a world record time during the event, marking a standout performance for the local showcase.

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Major Leaders Incruiting Games at Sept 19

National League and American League leading player stats are listed with teams and figures. P Waner of the Pirates leads in hits and batting, with other players named for runs, doubles, triples, and homers. Stolen bases and pitching figures are noted, reflecting a league-wide snapshot. Springfield sells two players Harold fork and Johnny Reidec to teams in higher circuits.

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Pirates Open World Series Reservations In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Sept 28 Reservations for the world series are being accepted today by Pirates management. The league forewarned fans to avoid congestion if the Pirates win the pennant. The world series is expected to begin October 1 or the end of the league season, weather permitting. Commissioner Landia will meet Friday morning in Chicago with club representatives. Fort Wayne sports report notes a football injury to Richard Stell and Harold Meh.

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