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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1915
Page
11
Receipts total 125000 as Tirvana resumes activities amid April events. Johnson to Willard prepare a reception and gift for a prominent figure. City hosts operators tourists and amateurs amid heightened interest and plans for a ceremonial welcome.
The report describes disrupted events with broken spelling about social figures Willard Johnson and others, mentions a departure from Havana to Key West and St. Thomas, and notes a large crowd and high activity in Havana with records and a reward. It includes references to receipts, hospital injuries, and authorities pursuing suspects.
Boston players capture the first round of the national singles championship at the Tennis and Racquet Club. D F Rhodes of the Foal Club defeated Roger Scott of Philadelphia in five sets. J L A G Blake needed four sets to beat W H Liu of Philadelphia. C T Russell from Boston defeated Jod Richard Gamibril of Cambridge in straight sets.
Evans and Heusinger extended their unbeaten streak with a straight sets 6-0 6-1 victory over the Deile pair in the Monday tennis meet. Galvin Withers beat Naby Beckman in straight sets as well, while Ruby Beckman won the first set against Back before a strong finish. The two leaders, Evans Heusinger and Halff Strauss, remain tied atop the standings with six matches won each. The Government Hill Tigers defeated the Hospital Corps in baseball 9 to 3, Teblinger starred for the Tigers. The boxing championship in Boe On, Massachusetts, drew nearly 180 boxers to determine the national champ with semifinals and finals scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
April 6 report from WHILADELPAIR recounts bantamweight champion Williams, billed as the bantu weight king, fighting Joe Laying of Uriselty. Williams was knocked down twice in round two, then recovered and finished the seven arillis in a six round bout. Both fighters weighed in around 1124 pounds.
In New York on Tuesday boxing circles debated who could first persuade Jess Willard to defend the heavyweight title. A $15,000 offer was floated for a May Madison Square Garden ten-round bout with Willard. Caffey will meet Carl Morris in a ten-round match here tonight. Bob Fitzsimmons praised Willard while remarking on the era of white champions returning to the title, with Johnson noted as circumstances change.
College ball results list mixed outcomes with teams like Hawaii Baylor Austin LEXUS Toward Payne and Virginia Foydham posting varied scores. At Lorington Washington Le Coenell and Louestilie-Virginia games show several four point margins, reflecting a busy scoreline across campuses.
Fort Worth lightweight Bobs Waugh meets Australian Jack Head in a ten round decision bout at the Grand Opera House Thursday. Waugh fights as a mixer while Head is the clever jabber. Local fans expect a strategic duel not seen in San Antonio bouts for years.
Washington April 6 report notes Americans shut out the Phillies 4 to 0 on home grounds. Pitcher Jonngon started strong, completing four innings as the Phikielpyna Rutiovals struggled. Other lines show Baylor Litt and a 4-0 result with minimal details.
Reported results across multiple games with scattered hits and notable outcomes. Cincinnati defeated Tulane, Houston and other teams faced setbacks, and Memphis, Chicago, Detroit, and Richmond clubs posted wins or notable plays. Also mentions golf championship dates and Western Association meeting outcomes.
In St Louis management discussed a Bescher deal linked to the Perritt trade to New York. Huggins kept details private while Witt anticipated a utility infielder joining St Louis soon as talks continued between Bescher and the Cardinals. Bescher departed for St Louis after meeting Giants plans.
George Heberer's pigeon triumphed in the Alamo City District event, finishing first in the mile race. The competition was held Sunday morning with birds released at 6:43 and Heberer's entry posting a 3:37 time, followed by Vollmer and Loesbrew in second and third.
The Brons prepare for an opening clash against the Galveston Pirates at Lead Park on Thursday. Governor Ferguson and Mayor Brown will be the opening battery as the Nags seek a strong start with new players including McGin, Odell, Horlick, and Frost. Local businesses plan a half holiday to attend one of San Antonio’s biggest sports events.
The report of Jack Johnson's heavyweight championship fight loss reaches his mother in Chicago. She refuses to believe the news, saying it is not true and that her son was knocked out. A frantic call to Havana confirms nothing, as family members seek confirmation from any possible source.
San Antonio fans praised Jess Whterd’s victory over Jack Johmzen, with full detail from The Light extra as rounds concluded. Street-printed bulletins and wire reports drew laughs and heated debate, while opera house returns and crowd chatter filled the scene at Grand Opera House.
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