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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1915
Page
9
The article laments fan disgust over the baseball war and warns that continued disputes threaten the sport’s appeal. It notes rising interest in golf and tennis, urging league magnates to stop conflicts, address fan concerns, and restore baseball’s public support to sustain attendance and business viability.
Fragmented early notes sketch Buffaloes in road week prep with scattered mentions of games, lineups, and potential early-season tests. The garbled text references opponents, pitching, and bets, with stray names and dates largely unreadable but signaling a football or baseball opening stretch and betting chatter.
The Secretary of War praises baseball as a tool to attract young men to military service. He urges leagues and camps to promote the game, citing Norfolk recruits who played 22 games with a strong 24 loss record and noting Navy and recruiting officials will highlight baseball experience in reports.
A rough summary notes the Panthers struggle with weather and form. The team faces cold conditions and uncertain lineup as coaches weigh changes while aiming to improve performance for upcoming games against Texas Lasagne and Western Association rivals.
Waco nativs voice optimism for the upcoming season as Ly Ward Navigators prepare under manager Thinlsas. The roster shows key changes with Kirkey and Welfield at catcher and pitcher adjustments, while many veterans remain. Houston Cinkle and the Navs are expected to contend at the top, with local fans hopeful the team repeats or surpasses last year’s effort.
Dexter Scurlock excels in sprinting and hurdling events setting marks with 41 seconds in a race and long jumper measurements. The piece highlights his athletic prowess, college ties, and the context of selection for senior membership in a Greek-letter society, naming peers and institutions involved.
A chaotic clash over the so called Emery ball toss sparks protest and suspensions in the Coast League. Officials, managers, and players debate legality and enforceability as teams prepare for upcoming games. The dispute highlights procedural questions and the sport’s evolving rules amid noisy public interest.
Fragmented notes report Barney Dreyfus negotiating renewal of a park lease in 1912 and a sale arrangement granting a 10 year option. The piece mentions Pittsburgh Pi deras, McCullough, Harner, and Barney as figures in the deal while weaving in game notes about Wagner Lajoie and Bresnahan. It covers soccer experiments and various players, including Teach, Leach, and Hoos, with broader league chatter and managerial moves.
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