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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
5
In Havana during April promoters discussed plans for a Jack Johnson exhibition bout at the stadium. Officials and promoters coordinated venue, security, and tickets while weather concerns and crowd management were noted. The event would involve key figures, with arrangements including officials, referees, and security personnel.
A chaotic scribble records plans for a local sports day labeled BG Day with mentions of athletes Hitomi Waugh and Fabby Waugh, plus appearances by Governor Ferguson and city officials. It hints at a Shreveport event, race training, and reserved boxes for political celebrities at a major league venue in San Antonio.
Warren's teakerball team defeated J. M. Clarke's quintet 19 to 15 in a tight senior close series game. Murphy scored most of the winning points with four field baskets, while Clarke's squad led at halftime. Be credited performers include Gaubalz with four strong baskets for Warren and Clarke adding two field goals and three fouls for the losers.
College football results listed with teams such as Lehigh Georgetown Geny Retown and Maryland Aguinatiural College noted amid a jumble of unreadable OCR text including Mississippi and North Carolina references. The fragmentary report mentions scores and institutions but lacks clear context or full names.
A garbled dispatch lists teams and players including Macun Apel Cheyprand Uametivan and Vea while mentioning New Orleans and Cleveland game notes. It references Mavs Stanns Archit Raveena and Lavendar amid scattered city teams and dates with no clear outcomes.
The New York athletic body approved most proposed rules at a recent meeting. Secretary treasurer Hublen announced Thursday that all rules were accepted except the marathon rule which bans outside assistance or refreshments during the race.
West Texas Military Academy defeats St. Mary College 4 to 1 at Electric Park. Thomas and Smith stood out with strong hitting and pitching, while West Texas fielded solid defense despite several errors. Umpires Lampford and Gregory officiated the game.
Fox Kodak team aims for sigma next Saturday with local Venin. manager Ahbadge notes Kelaks originaty were howked di tay the Atrege dP tev tuk faster overiration WS 16 to play the Ninth Wene Artil lary. Calls with Mildridee at eavis USK to arrange debates.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Sunday driving club card with horse race entries and entrants such as Orphan Boy and Duchess of Clare. The piece mentions Lone Star, Beeker's, Zulu Welly, and a special race between Teikiey Pear and Rabbit. Also referenced are owners Meyer and Roenizheim, and judge names.
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