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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1915
Page
10
In Austin Texas the Longhorns defeated Texas at home with strong pitching from Bailey and Wooderson. Key hits from Moore and Werden supported a seventh inning rally as the team seized control late. Foster and Tankerly contributed in the field as Peasants avoided costly errors.
West Texas triumphs in a defrauded tenant case described as a ten lane competition with a noon to three schedule on Tuesday afternoon. The article highlights a unique event blending baseball terms with legal confusion and notes regional ties to West Texas.
Chip of New Castle Pennsylvania defeated McCoy in Brooklyn on Tuesday night in a middleweight contest. McCoy, once holding the middleweight title, led early but Chip recovered after the first round, delivering final blows to secure the win as McCoy tired in the tenth.
Promoters eyed the title bout as the main stake of the boxing card. Jit Cortes of Dublin, Carl Moris of Sapulpa, and other contenders vied for a chance at the world heavyweight championship in a tense weigh‑in and height check.
Contenders train at Shelton's gymnasium ahead of a Grated Opera House event. Local fans expect two fighters from St Louis and Worth to weigh in properly, with both sides promising a disciplined bout.
The record lists Almatéur and others claiming bantamweight and featherweight championships in 1908 to 1910 across Tasmania New South Wales and Australasia. It names fighters such as O'Grady and Frank Sullivan among many competitors, with locations including Hobart and Sydney and mentions professional bouts and winners noted across the era.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Nil attempts and results in the New York area. It references teams and athletes such as Creenwish Copia and Jaton, with unclear events and dates. The text hints at a North and Soi Ama tone Bolt Strs event and a Natena Miah New Veek page.
The San Antonio Driving Club met to set entries and rules for future races. W G Lane was elected, announcing a silver loving cup for the entrant who earns the most from now until January 1916, boosting entries and excitement. Woodhull was named life honorary president, praised for building Texas standard-bred racing. two members missed the meeting, and O C Myers was ill.
In a St Joseph's Nimply League tilt, W Tarvillian and Klesting teams split games with Tarvillian Lowlars taking the first 274 to 247. Kissling's trio led by Cray delivered strong scores, while Jaeckia and Kissling posted solid marks across both contests.
Thompson plans another hair-raising stunt at the San Antonio fair grounds track timed to thrill spectators. Reported rivalry with rival aviator de Lloyd Thome and a prestige race against Glafield heighten anticipation as crowds await the double dip and unseen dangers.
Nearly 100 boxers from New York Toronto Boston Pittsburgh Cleveland Philadelphia and possibly Chinese advance through the preshattery round of the national amateur boxing championship. Indications point to survivors meeting in semi final rounds to precede title tests Wednesday night.
The Simulace team defeated the Dofatert bowlers Tuesday night with scores 251 to 058. Monger Pfeiffer Lamim Ladi and Prassel led for the winners while Gloeckner Mas Hehover and tinge starred for the losers. First game scores show close totals and strong performances across the lineup.
The article recounts Bobby Waugh, famed for fighting feats, as he defends a building fire during an early morning blaze at a boarding house on Cruchet and Marshall streets. Spectators including promoter Nevitt and others witness Waugh enter the burning structure to reach those trapped, while Mrs Nevitt and her baby escape through a window. The fire spreads rapidly, forcing all residents to flee in night clothes as flames destroy most of the building.
St Anthony's College baseball outslugged Marshal Training School 16 to 8 in a Tuesday afternoon game. Sweeney pitched well for St Anthony, holding the Marshall squad to five runs before a late rally. The Collyhlans added strong defense with two errors, while LeBlanc pitched for the Marshall team.
The Stowers baseball team faced a midweek match with Missionfield, scoring runs and featuring key players Sweeney, Varad Leffany, and DeVere. Intermediates posted a 7 to 5 win, with Yata and Inox credited for batteries and Nord haug and Davis supporting Sowers. A follow up game invites all members to a crucial practice at the store at 8 o clock Thursday.
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