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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1921

Page

5

Independents and Bears in tight league clash at League Park

The San Antonio Independents and Bears fought a close game at League Park Sunday. Terry Hicks sparked the Bears with a home run and strong pitching by Tiner limited the Independents to six hits as both teams traded leads throughout a rugged Texas League contest.

San Antonio Independents San Antonio Bears League Park Bruins Independents Bears Terry Hicks Henry Danielle Youngster Tiner Smithville Hicks Hieke Yance Greeset Indopen Wasserns Terry

Bears Outfielder Injured in Prominent Strewn Season

An early report notes outfielder suffer stomach pain and hospital stay after a rough game. Davenport and Ewell Gross returned from the Cadets while Gresset showed improvement. Snow in the Midwest slowed travel and added to team illness concerns as Sunday’s game tested the Bears.

System of calling balls and strike stirs comment

The article notes a contentious system of calling balls and strikes that drew considerable comment, particularly from the Gear dugout, highlighting tension in the game.

Gear Dugomt

Exhibition Baseball Scores From Sunday Games

Sunday exhibition baseball results feature Pittsburg routing Wichita Falls 18 to 3 in Wichita Falls. Chicago Americans toppled Fort Worth 4 to 1 while Brooklyn beat New York Americans 3 to 1 in Mobile. Shreveport and New Orleans split 6 to 4 with Shreveport winning at home. Columbus defeated Muskogee 14 to 1 in Muskogee. Other games include Galveston 0, Nationals 1. Boston Nationals and Galveston clash. Philadelphia Second Eleven preparing for Yankees series. and Houston exhibitions drawing large crowds as spring training continues nationwide.

Wichita Falls Pittsburg Fort Weart Worth Chicago Americans Oakland Cal Chicago National San Francisco Chicago Nationals Francisco Shreveport New Orleans Muskogee Columbus Muskkogee Houston Cleveland Brooklyn New York Americans Mobil Kiladelphia American T. Mobile Chattan Wiaitanoaca Washington Wan Wichita Tha Tulsa St. Lois St. Tavis Nationals Memthis Kansas City Ahanas City Cincinnati Pal Galve Galveston Nationals Tidrois A. Tealins Baston Nationaly Galveston Bosten Soria Boston Direwten Ata Baston Ton Brooklyn Natgonutsy Fen Sietas Dodgers Smith Mamans Allen M Tfiggine Shosvéport

Fidelity Club Wins From Strouds In Sunday Doubleheader

Fidelity Club defeated the Strouds 12 to 2 in Brackenridge park doubleheader. Strouds opened with a seventh inning rally but Fidelity answered with five runs in the eighth. Dennis and Rawls led Strouds hitters while Fidelity trio Vegler Gankel Vogler and Dennis each had two hits. Dennis struck out twelve for Strouds. Next week Strouds face the San Antonio Virals at League park.

Danielly Teft Gaeseet Jone Gresset Stroud Motors Brackenridge Park Fidelity Co Tran Texas Conrad Naylor Vegler Parent Gankel Vogler Dennis Denis Beyer Jocuse i Strouds Rawlsips Beyer Russ Stahl Ward

Light Team Wins In Comeback At San Antonio

The San Antonio Light baseball squad rallied to defeat the Postoffice nine to 4 at Tangis Calfege diamond. Pitcher Kraft pitched well, retiring in the sixth after a collision. The Light prepare to meet Shermer Tuesday afternoon at San Petro Park.

San Antonio Light Sanday Postoffic Tantis Calfege Diamond Kraft Shermer San Petro Park Webber Steele and McAllister Wingpire Melister

Werrsinie and Cano Hotenme Play Sixteen Ties

Oddly garbled report from New York dated April 4 notes Wilde versus Buff in a long 16 inning draw. Mentions Shibo Kroeniger and Hoy with unclear outcomes, plus other boxing and sports names forming a mixed excerpt.

Cano Tarknes Tao Shibo Kroeniger

Local sports groups call for tax repeal on sporting goods

Clubs in Manchester Connecticut Bethlehem Virginia Reston Tedesco and the Metropolitan Tennis Association in New York push against a 20 percent tax on sporting goods. A 3 percent jewelry tax is cited as an example of tax injustice and a call to Congress for repeal.

Manchester Conn Bethlehemennis League Bethlehem Tedesco Country Club Reston Metropolitan Tennis Association New York

Polo Championship at Camp Travis Decide Wednesday

The spring handicap polo tournament finals unfold at Camp Travis field on Wednesday afternoon. The San Antonio Polo Club faces the Eighth Cavalry after both sides won semifinal bouts, matching civilians against cavalry in the final race for the Trophy.

Camp Travis Oehark San Antonio San Antonian Cavalry Shart Adebs Daw Kelly Field Jack Lapham Richard Neglese Major Hall S. I R. Negher J. Hi. Laphan

Civic clubs mobilize for opening day crowds in San Antonio

San Antonio civic groups launched an organizer drive Monday to recruit Rotary, Kiwanis and other clubs to bring a record opening day crowd for the Texas Teague season opener Friday in San Antonio. Boxed bets totaling about 2 250 box seats are being sold to fans through club members as organizers push a large turnout.

Civic Clubs San Antonio Doak Rebertson Joe Marclls McLean Rotary Chub KE. L. Brown Kiwen Ans Elvic Fraterniel Tetris Benson Ehure Shanant

Tennis on Roof Tournament in Philadelphia April

A roof tennis tournament in Philadelphia, arranged by the Philadelphia Tennis Association, featured entrants including Willem T. Tike den and Craig Diddle. The event, held April 4, saw Tonday win the department store pant title amid scheduling reshuffles and a championship clash pending between top players.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Disteier Tenis Avro Tonday Willem T. Tikeden World Cheminion Craig Diddle Phils Ihe Cintion

Thompson 15 Wins in Rifle Meet Patchy Report

Thompson 15 won a rifle meet with unclear details. Mitchell finished second, with several names and scores garbled. Rhode and Miller scored, while Ruth Rigehy led a group of competitors in a Saturday event with a 200 yard range mentioned.

Hoo. Thomps Bibertys Sandee

Local pistol meet yields mixed scores and tied teams

In a regional shooting event several competitors posted varied scores. W Gastringer achieved 80 points with a 43 caliber revolver while S4 of 100 possible marked an excellent score. Two-man teams Hill Days and Crockett tied at 162 points each, reflecting strong showings from government clubs.

Eral Commercial State Bank W. Gastringer HH. Baetz A. Bremer Government Hill Days Crockett

Household Furniture Company Triumphs On South Presa

In a Sunday game on South Presa Street, Household Furniture Co scorched U.S. Camp Travis MP nine 7 to 2 after an eight inning rally. Morchaia Jaimes and a one handed Ferrar highlighted the offense while WEWline starred for Household. Cooper Kline Broing Moreh Bonnett worked the batteries.

Household Furniture Company Ue Camp Travis Cooper and Kline Broing, Moreh and Bonnett

Boerne Wins Meet and Five Firsts by Fritz

Boerne dominates the interschool meet as Fritz Pfeiffer claims five first places for the Boerne team. He nearly matches the state record in the 100 yards and helps Boerne secure a strong county meet showing amid windy conditions.

Riz Pfeiffer Boerne Fritz

Academic Teams Tie In Postposted League Clash

St Anthonys and St Marys redline battled to a tie after six innings at St Anders Hoowis arena. Mars led with four runs in the first, Anthony’s added a three in the fourth, and extra innings were planned after a late St Anthonys rally.

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Tennis Davis Cup seat prices set for New York match

The United States Lawn Tennis Association approved seat prices of 7.50 for series tickets and added a 50 cent war tax. The April meeting directed stands to accommodate spectators for the Davis Cup tie, with executive committee actions recorded in New Jersey.

Tennis Association Algo Apyeeses Stanax New York United States Manchester

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