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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1926

Page

16

Qualifying Round Opens for State Championship Tennis

In Galveston on April 7, San Antonio star John H. Taglum leads a field as 87 players vie for the state tennis title. Rhodes and Hodges among top contenders, with strong performances by Dalits and Fort Worth players. First-round action includes matches across cities as theロwinners secure spots for the decisive rounds.

Galveston Lox John EH. Taglum Sam Antonio Chaispionship Rhodes Tee Tate Citylayor Mere Layhaat Temmsculing-Galfers Hadlew Lin Ainm John Hodges San Antonio Rufin Heart Prix Ox Cyuagiet Clupion Mra Hodge Tuhany Botad Tive Neiberg Time Club Patcings Wees Mira Te Dothan Bae Antonis Mr. Trhudles Dalliin Pharr Texarkann Anderson Dania Me Hophins Texarkan Mow Thitun Bene Ia Nbn Hides Paulin Hod Mra Tod Mer Dallas Woage Phmmpson Parr Worth Clyde Masktor Mart Worth Jen Hedeler Texas Aelert Houston Wheliangiong Njesent Yeatetiee Phis Spintt Minorale Quntifesg Rand Scott Han Antonia Fort Worth

Fight Results Ulavena Ty Onin Cleveladl

A chaotic boxing result lists Ulavena Ty defeating Onin in Cleveland by stoppage after a technical snowlnut. The card names many fighters including New York participants and local talents.

Pittsburg Heaters in Two Workouts

Fragmentary report describes Pittsburg heaters in two workouts with mentions of opponents and locations. It references Mirtalogg Water Heaters and a duel with San Pedro dealer, noting coaching by Lightseon and a hinge at Brackeneilge Pak.

Pittsburg San Pedro Ebardog Naling

Gift Horse Starts Struggle At Bowie Race Featuring Miss Kelly

At Bowie Race Track on Monday the horse Gift Horse failed to start cleanly with barrier trouble. Fred South and Miss Kelly faced delays as officials attempted to restart the field. Try Again led early before Wogatte moved in, and Aydin later sealed the win amid a troubled, noisy scene on the track.

Bowie Race Track April F. HL South Paye Mies Hadith Kelly Felend Kelly James Milton Fogatte Wogatte Munien Jist Nomile Ter Aydin Astin Ogi Fue BS

Kerrville schedule opens baseball season with Kerrville link

Coach Tom Odnners Bi leads the Kerrville Rattlers in a beach of games against Mountinners and the Schveiner Ine as they begin the season at Kerrville Friday and Saturday. Kippar old Pow and two Rattler starters who faced the Bears in an exhibition are expected to start against Kerrville. Tele Hara will provide coverage with updates on the Bebreney series and other city games.

Tom OD Nnners Mars x Fotos Raktlers Schveiner Mountinners Koreville Kippar Old Pow Bears Kerrville Collegian Mie Vautler Diamand Soalbey Texas Blaze Teachers College of San Marcon

San Antonio Renual Club Meeting Recap and Officers

Janet as charter member leads San Antonio Renual Club gathering. Tatum and officers discussed club status and membership, with president and treasurer roles named. Members noted heat conditions and ongoing efforts to revive activities and social events.

Janet San Antonio Renuel Gaitisia Tatum

Saturday Loop Ready for Starters in Batwalay League

A crowded Saturday schedule opens with three games at Teague Park. Orangelough meets Laurel Heights Methodists. Hboa hosts Kika at Sebwaly Field. Morgan Woodyard leads Public Service results on Tetliry diamond.

Batwalay Public Service Orange Cepelt Chainydons Wittur Soakod Cuthred McUsbens Orangelough McKinley Avenue Laurel Heights Methodists Teague Park Morgan J. Woodward Tetliry Hboa Sebwaly Feld Liter Acunda Menger Trinay MuNeel Kees Pletungs Stil Jor Chowning Trhy Daggett Iemann Malini Jose Massie Whitin Searne Nunel I Fedelts Wit Rhoden Fiverlt Mieke Gotuetly Hriund Chomponn Arnel Baugee Barker Steane Travk Thyyer He We Stompton H. Minuzal J. Steet Ioygnberk Ttaymond Wardell Philips A. Witk Bobby Callen Navyer Gy Dwyer Jones K. Moca Yooh Ten Colling Morgan Woodyard O. Winters A. Winters Chduson Scoel Briggs Tint Nelson Weaver Saraney Whack Burke Gabi Mibhe Gln Muara Nergele Weiss Lerwis Gravis Conoly Girud Huntress Ward Pllnekelborseer Andoyon Thald

Leary Plans Through 1950 Highlight Pedestrian Legend

Dan OLeary, famed as the United States longest walking pioneer, plans to continue brisk marches toward 1950. The centenarian athlete, known for covering vast miles and exhibitions, eyes a 100 mile walk on his hundredth birthday while his nonstop career inspires crowds at the old Grounds and beyond.

Pedestriania Mr. Lanes San Antinto Ewen O'ears Hteary Haa United States Hough Absarvathon Peraa

Star Barbers Play Specials Shoemen Doubleheader At Block Stadium

The Star Barbers will host Specials and Shoemen in a Sunday doubleheader at Block Stadium, with the first game tentatively at 1 o'clock. Children under 14 admitted free with accompanying adult. group seating and guardian supervision provided.

Star Barbers Prap Ke & M Block Stadium O'Elmek Hays Wilbo Nkme Wils Cvardinn Eneh Gottiot Kinbea Pela

Women Golfers Play at Park Thursday

Local golfers compete in a weekly Indies' Anidleay Ball tourney at the Maton Country Club with Joak Moka as a notable entrant. Event details include prize emphasis and scheduling for Thursday afternoon, with Koetter overseeing the event and potential winners to be announced after play.

Bowling toledo tournament crowns multiple champions

In Toledo April meet results crown Fe nfel of Braddock Pry as individual champion with 731, A Glapn of Bey Holes claims Anconl win. Team honors go to Casinosny Clare of Ghicaga, Aston and Noung of AkroW win two men. Other details are fragmented and unclear.

Toledo Ohio Tariayn Braddock Pry Moore A. Glapn Bey Tye If ‘Gerjonki Belvoir T4al Duonomo Ut Toschesien Etpor Finibh Casinny Clare Ghicaga Aston Noung Akrow Aeron Holt

Panthers Barnstorm Through North Texas

The Panthers face Gainesville American in Fort Worth and head toward Deettur for a Thursday game. The team nears the end of the exhibition schedule, with Tallulah vendors in town for a run game on Saturday. Pitcher Moore shows speed and fielding promise as the squad readies for the campaign opener on Wednesday April 14.

Tha Parateae Tau Iin Moore Sperdy Hite Cinyp

Football mentor tops golf field at Southern California amateur

Los Angeles April details show Elmer G flenderven of Oklahoma leading the field in the Southern California amateur golf championship at the California Counter Club course. Entry was about 200, with Dr Paul M Hunter among notable contenders.

Los Angeles Elmer G.flenderven University of Oklahoma California California Counter Paul M. Hunter Drug State Southern California Dara BR. Minuter Midwick Glib Hay Cyleman Arc Gardy

St Marks Lions Face City Championship Game

The Nation Cathode Community House aims to adjust the lineup for the third game against St Mark's Lions in the city basket ball title series. Expected shifts include inserting a taller forward to counter St Mark's height advantage while most key players like Engelbert and Wendelens remain central to the offense.

Sanchez Hes Suade St. Mark’s Lions GAL Court Baskits Inez N.C. GH St. Mark's Wendelens Plotcher Ee Whitham Guesnt’ Toft Fatard Flores

Commercial League Openers Spark Local Playoffs

The Commercial League opens with The Light Publishing Company nine facing Wordlawn Plies Methodista at one o clock on Tracobine street. Other matches in the late week feature City Bish ning against Southern Stel and the Mlamp Bank team versus Lone Star Tee coins. J A Thompsim elected secretary at Vie Teague Tuesday. Spalding ball adopted for official use. San Adonio Atwater Tasehan Commission to oversee opening day exercises for the San Antonia Bens.

Nine Wordlawn Methodista Tracobine Street A. N. Moore Shore J. A. Thompsim Avenil San Adonio Atwater Tasehan Commission San Antonia Bens

Aircraft Carriers to Be Commissioned Not in Time

Admiral Hobson announces that the 42,000 ton carriers Lexington and Saratoga will not be commissioned in time to participate in the spring maneuvers with the fleet. He arrived aboard the flagship Beattle from the southern ranges, noting delays in the program.

N Dangg Lexington Saintom Tex Samuel S. Hobison United States Aleet Swanges Beattle

Lightning Claims Man Fixing Car Nearby

A man working on a vehicle near Hartsville, Hartford area, was struck and killed by lightning yesterday. Emergency crews and bystanders aided, but the electrical storm proved fatal. authorities are investigating the incident and identifying the deceased.

Helen Wille Triumph Hints at Italian Tennis Fans

Italian net fans saw Helen Wille exhibit champion strokes amid a tense single encounter with Signer Galli and Victory over Signora Ronalanal Bonners. The report notes tributes from Milan and Gaul, with American player Jerynt cha and others in attendance.

Siuan Ante Gans Helen Wille Milan Daven Tennis Gaul Youlandiy Adiernoo Signer Galli

Holcomb Re-elected San Angelo Mayor

Holcomb reelected mayor of San Angelo by a large majority of votes. The result returns Holcomb over opponents A Deal aml Hovey Wright with Holcomb’s victory declared today in the city.

Holcomb San Angelo Han Angelo Adil Femi Lomnensvod Lac Ih Lrontey Hovey Wright

Exhibition results mix teams across leagues

A fragmented listing shows several exhibition games with various teams and scores. Notable entries reference the New York Yankees and St Louis Cardinals with tentative results, plus matchups involving White Sox, Memphis, and Chicago teams.

Antonio Austiny Detine Ratewort Worth Gainenvine New York Yankees Bradslet al. Louis Cardinals Wola Tioslan Ted Bex Lowlavinie Petra Tor Thraiaelmmn Wantington New Yorke Ginale Tor Nung Abbeaga White Sox Memphis Ind Tna Palin Puctapire Arata Karaschy Sprinatielde

O'Connell In Outlaw Ball Tangle At Copper Teagan

Journal brief notes that outlaw fighter Jiminy O'Connell, once ousted by the New York Giants ten years ago, allegedly faced beer invitation charges and a scheme to "tense" a game. He reportedly signed with a team in Bayard, Ny at Copper Teagan.

Tite Paso Jiminy O'Connell New York Giants Hag Bayard Coane

Parry Bren Returns Delights Dallas Fans in Betas League

Dallas fans celebrate Parry Bren back in action for the Betas League. Philadelphia Athletes and players Williams and Hack Miller are noted in the update as part of the disrupted lineup and team movements during the season.

Dallas Parry Bren Paldas Apell Todas Ang Wing Euttinht Tseopnobeee Harry O'Brien Yorum Bathieldlee Philadelphia Willams

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