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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1925

Page

4

Bears Begin Exercising Brains in Spring Training Camp

The Bears opened spring training with an emphasis on mental drills and game awareness after returning from the final series in Austin. Rookie pitchers and a rotating cast of players worked on defense, baserunning, and signals as Mike Gonzales led arm work.

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Rattlers Finish Strong to Beat St Mary's College Rattlers 12 to 6

St Marys College Rattlers rallied in the late frames to post their fourth straight win, defeating La Academy 12 to 6 at San Pedro Parks. Bard and Brooks led the hitting, with Harr and Beakler also contributing as Dickenson recorded solid defense.

Bard Sc Antonio Academy St Mary's College Rattlers San Pedro Parks Thesseguire St. Mary's

Polo teams meet at park Sunday in early match

One of the first polo games since midwinter tournaments will be played at 3 o'clock Sunday on the Beckenridge Park vale. The contest features the Fighth Corps Area Headquarters Batters and the Second Division Infantry in a Polo Association venue duel.

Vine Beackenridge Park Vale Fighth Corps

Owls Lose In Midnight Girls Basketball Clash

Wolff and Marx defeated the Owls 26 to 14 on Sacred Heart court Friday in a late hour Girls Basketball League game. Delayed start and star forward Ethel Morris lifting the Owls late, the match ended near midnight.

Owls Wolff & Marx Sacred Heart Court Marx Sacred Heart Orward Mise Ethel Morris

Frenchman Borotra to challenge for U S net title

April 4 report from New Sore notes French player Jean Borotra to face Fred Anderson for the United States net crown. Anderson reached the final after a tough three-set match. Borotra is described as among Europe’s best, aiming to claim the title previously held by Vincent Richards. In doubles Borotra and A W Asthalter meet Watson M Washburn and E T Herndon for the title.

New Sore Jean Borotra Fred Ander Borotra Anderson F. C. Bowman Europe Vincent Richards A. W. Asthalter Watson M. Washbur E. T. Herndon

Texas League Games Start At 4 On Weekdays And 3 On Sundays

Texas League games this summer will start in San Antonio at 4 oclock on weekdays and a later time on Sundays. The Bruin baseball club reports promising openings for April 11 as Waco faces Bea. Dent J Doak Roberts of the league announces a silver medal in 1924 to reward attendance.

San Antonio Bruin Waco Bea Dent J. Doak Roberts The Pewis

Kansas City Makes Munn Lewis Offer for 3 Championship Match

An offer of 40 000 for three championship bouts on Decoration Day was announced by Harry Brewer, a local sportsman and merchant, featuring Wayne Finn and Ed Lewis. Negotiations with promoter Michigan City stalled over venue preference, with Kansas City firm on hosting and W. Waneman promoting the event.

Kansas.city Wayne Finn Ed “Strangler Lewis Harry Brewer Sandew Finaper Michigan City Gathe Ger Munn

St Mary's Triumph Over Wesleyans In Extra Errors

St Mary's Academy rallied for a win after a game marred by errors by Wesleyan Institute. Wesrlians led 3 to 2 in the fifth before St Mary's surged with timely hits and a bases loaded swing. Batteries were Fellster and Sommers for St Mary's, Gorena Fly and Garcia for Wesleyan.

Gorena Fly Garcia Wesleyan Dvantage

Morgan-Woodwards to Fredericksburg game preview

Morgane Woodward and the dbasbell players head to Fredericksburg to face the Giants in a Sunday matinee. Lefty Morel plans a bold push as Morgan-Woodward hosts the matchup at South Hore Street plant at 8 o clock Sunday morning.

Morgane Woodward Frederickbure Giants Munarer Lefty Morel Morgan-Woodward South Hore

Brackenridge Unbeaten in Athletic League Upsets Main Avenue

Brackenridge High School remained the lone unbeaten in the Academic League after a 22 11 victory over Main Avenue High Friday at SaLab Field. Bob Ferber led with five of six hits including two triples, as Brackenridge hitters overwhelmed Main Avenue pitchers. Errors fueled much of the scoring, with Brackenridge ten miscues to Main Avenue five.

Brackenridge High School Main “Avenue High School Sfternoon Saiwab Field Pisk-powers Brackenridge Main Avenue Bob Ferber Avenue Friers Veltman Sem Dwyer F. Gerke Brackenridge Alac Main Main Hi ABHLO A. Brack Apeo Davie Ae Conatrt Friery An Mullin Fenner Dribsa Yalta Curry Majin Brackensi

Fixing the golf head and swing mechanics in brief guidance

A compact golf tip stresses keeping the head from rigidly fixed during the swing while avoiding lunging. It advises letting the club coil naturally, then driving through the ball with the hands, likening the finish to cracking a whip. The guidance echoes early 20th century coaching phrasing and cites copyright attribution.

John FL Dike Co Chester Horton

Iowa City appoints former captain as football coach

Iowa City reports the appointment of a former Iowa University captain as football coach for the town's school. The item notes the coach’s past captaincy and links to the university program. In Davenport, Joe Gana of St Paul and Nick Fivams of Cleveland boxed ten rounds to a draw at 100 pounds last night.

IGWA Iowa City Iowa Leland C. Parkin University of Town Toothall Tio Yhark Penn

Exhibition Games At St Petersburg Scores and Loosely Reported Results

Exhibition games across multiple cities show varied scores with teams like Boston Braves and St Louis Browns noted, including Detroit and Houston results. Reported figures include Detroit 97 over Cincinnati, Houston 10 over Omaha 9, and Cleveland 7 over Mobile 3 with stray mentions of Birmingham and other matchups.

St Petersburg Boston Braves Petersburg Shreveport Tulsa Grey Aia Birminghan - Birmingham St. Louis Browns Austria Detroit

Austin Texas Free-Hitting Rally Notch Two Runs

A Austin area game saw a free hitting rally produce two runs led by Masller Shores and Hull Banner. Met players contributed offense as the team seized early momentum.

Masller Shores Hull Banner Met

Baseball Off List Money Mentioned in Prisoner Permit Context

Fragmentary OCR notes reference money and permits connected to prisoners and a baseball item. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible. The readable bits suggest a permit or financial detail tied to inmates and a baseball topic, but specifics are unavailable.

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