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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1915
Page
7
Disjointed report from Havana April detailing Welgh and opponents, training stunts, and promotional plans for the world welterweight title bout. Mentions weather coaching, exhibitors, schedules, ticket uptake, and sponsor notes amid chaotic OCR fragments.
Reports from Sydney and Philadelphia describe Jack Read’s impending arrival to contest a heavyweight championship, with Australian star bakers and managers predicting a strong performance. The piece mentions rival Sam Asc, referees, and recent World records as context, noting Read’s potential to beat Pendle Welsh and claim the title.
A boxing card reports a fifteenth round scheduled bout between Apri Hous Woush Hert Worth and Waller Tile or Ghienge. The fight, marked by a long rounds sequence, ended with Waller Tile or Ghienge striking the opponent and the bout proceeding through multiple exchanges.
Contenders for the Friday school championship have shown stellar combinations and speed in recent battles. The Light Clip winners versus the heavier, faster youngsters from West were highlighted, with Patton at the center.
In the fifteenth match play day on April 3, Ouimet and Travis were both eliminated. Juited North and Swath wong advanced. Evan S and Walter Travis exited the field along with several challengers. Surviving players include Hlupping, Greenwich, Conas, Sullivan, Atcurndate, Robert Minter, and Robeson.
A meeting at Austin discussing the Texas National Guard brigade strength and summer encampment options was held with Adjutant General Henry Wiehines and Brig. Gen. Cecil Ryta. Present were leaders from the three regiments and several infantry and staff officers. Unclear where the encampment will be held between Camp Mabry or Texas City with federal troops.
Fragmentary OCR texts describe a schedule or event at a headquarters on Sunday. Several names and places appear tangled, mentioning venues, observers, and games or matches. The readable parts reference a headquarter opening, a venue, and possible team or event names.
A scrambled game report highlights a team’s strong performance against tough opponents. Key players such as Harris and Barret show notable effort, while Mishior and Vague receive praise for solid contributions amid rough play and unclear substitutions.
A fragmented notice notes Kodak players traveling to Alamo Heights for a Sunday afternoon baseball game reported by the manager. It mentions Fox team members, Batters at work, and a request to attract fans to the venue with a 7 o clock postgame call. A final line references Western University and Tiger teams preparing for a Sunday game with fielding and attack details unclear.
Vague OCR fragment reports college basketball results. Mentions teams and places like Mississippi College and University of Montana. unclear dates or outcomes due to damaged text.
The Chinese team overwhelmed the Longhorns with strong defense and steady hitting. Winston led with rebounds as his team built a late margin, while pitchers and fielding kept Longhorns off balance.
Chicago March 2 The Chicago members of the Amateur Athletic Federation faced a tough international challenge as the Philippines federation led by Brown was first to defeat the challenge in a world wide meet setup. Winners were chosen by total points under a new universal scoring chart issued recently.
Scattered OCR reads suggest a golf feature for Sunday at Hussache with references to weather, venue, and upcoming events. Fragments mention a tournament day, a potential expo style program, and names linked to local sports coverage, though many details are garbled or unclear.
At Morera speedway, Rammer Midfield and other drivers push for a 490 mile world mark. SIOO bonus posted for the winning driver who breaks the 2M6 mile tree-far-all record on April 22, anniversary of Oblahoma opening. Field features Oldfield, Peugeot, Mercedes, and Simplex in wide asphalt course with one dirt segment.
A garbled OCR sports note references a June opening contest and various blurred names and terms. The readable elements do not form a coherent event, teams, or outcomes, making precise identification impossible from the fragment.
Harlanale book two page fragment references Smygdey and Smygdey county teams. Names like Chittemnen and Crookett appear as players with vague positions and scorers. The garbled text hints at a local prep or school sports roundup with catcher roles and weather notes.
A fragmentary report describes a Pacific coast gathering tied to a notable figure returning for a dedication ceremony. The text mentions a defeated individual and references a pan-Pacific position along with a public display of support. The garbled OCR obscures precise names and dates but indicates a ceremonial renewal at a coastal event.
Yale and Penn prepare for a major intercollegiate clash described with period tone. The report highlights fast play and warned spectators of a high tempo match, noting fans and officials anticipate decisive moments and a strong effort from both sides.
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