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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1926

Page

4

Bears Send Jennings to Terrells Opener in Waco

Bears prepare for Texas League season opener at Waco on April 14. Recruits train twice daily at League Park under coach Dan Leidy, aiming to schedule practice games with local amateurs. Wounds and injuries are noted as players recover ahead of the tourney.

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Unclear baseball box score fragment with garbled names

A heavily garbled OCR fragment lists players and scores in a baseball box score, naming teams and individuals in a jumbled sequence. The text includes incomplete innings and unclear statistics, hindering coherent reconstruction of teams, players, or results.

Sober A Eomaros To State Trial Teeters

Fragmentary OCR text appears as a garbled sports and local overview. References to Comal county and New Hragutelk Tigays midsection suggest a midday update on team lineup and condition. Names such as Huntley and Willan surface as managers or players amid unclear context.

Tian Buounn Atrang Ty Paaia Thupo Edacards Willan Smanager Huntley Comal County

Willis of S. A. Knocks Obert for Count

Willis of San Antonio knocks Obert for count in a brief, clipped item with unclear context. The readable text mentions boxing or a similar bout, with names and a tight sequence of phrases suggesting a sports notion or tally but lacks complete details. No dates or venues are clearly legible.

Runner Starts Last Lap Of Race To Beat Death

A dramatic report describes a runner launching the final lap in a life or death race. The column references preparations, pacing, and a daring dash as spectators observe a vulnerable moment. Names and places are garbled, but the sense of urgent competition and high stakes remains clear.

Shortcake Season Opens in Missouri

Fragmentary OCR text describes Missouri shortcake season launch with scattered phrases on berries, dishes, and local celebrations. No clear dates, places, or names are readable beyond Missouri and a general festival tone.

Missouri

Polar Fliers Sail for Port in Norway

Polar explorers Byrd and crew prepare to sail toward Norway aboard the ship as weather and sea routes are mapped. The mission aims to reach Arctic regions, with reports noting the crew’s resolve and anticipated challenges during the voyage.

Polar Fliers Norway

Senators Hold Off Bears In Wild Exhibition Losses

In Culberson Park yesterday Austin Senators lost a wild 7 to 6 exhibition to the San Antonio Bears. Gonzales led San Antonio with a two homer and multiple singles, while Watkins and Naylor paced the Senators with key hits. Early homers sparked a back‑and‑forth start, and late rallies set the final margin as both clubs combined for 42 hits.

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Sports Lights by Scherwitz on Golf and Sportsmanship

An examining piece on sportsmanship touches golf and other sports, warning against dishonorable conduct by players and officials. The author cites incidents at Brackenridge Park and broader attitudes in baseball, jockeying, and athletic circles, noting temptations and the impact on public perception of sport.

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Coast League Start Delayed by Mist

The report notes delays to the Coast League opener amid weather and mist conditions. Officials in San Francisco Sacramento and Texas Amadea monitor early season plans as teams like Portland Seattle Chicago vie for opening results.

Coast League SAN Portland Seattle

Cubs Beat Des Moines 9 to 2 in West League Play

Waco Cubs manager Pratt praised Elliott and recruit Tod Kenrsraanade making debut as pitchers. Sutherland led infield as Cuban third baseman Gonxiles urged by club to claim hot roster spot. Bondurant and Bond remain potential starters. next game set for weekend at home.

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New Ring Phenomenon Suffers Setback in Chicago

Promoter Okie Apel Tl tm Matters took Chicago bout as Callahan of Chicago fought Tommy Freeman from Cleveland. Callahan, battered by the eleventh round, failed to satisfy officials who weighed him at 149 pounds. Freeman, a rising contender from Cleveland, appeared set to win after a tough sequence, with other veteran boxers listed in the event lineup.

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Bailey Improves Amid Recovery After Battle In New York

Bailey shows signs of recovery and remains out of immediate danger after a difficult hospital battle. Doctors report continued strength gains over the past 24 hours as supporters note the effort and courage shown by the veteran. Medical staff emphasize stable condition and cautious optimism moving forward.

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Exhibition threadbare notes flash in noisy camp chatter

Fragmented baseball notes describe an exhibition schedule with Senators Giants and Pirates, mentioning injuries and lineups. Reports highlight Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and other stars in various spring games, with references to Chicago Cubs, Reds, Braves, Giants, and Pirates in a bustling, inconsistent recap.

Garcia Draws With Sanders In Boxing Clash

A chaotic six round bout between Garcia of Monterrey and Gi Baniléye of Hot Springs unfolds with wild exchanges, clinches, and a late rally by Garcia. Referee Shelton weighs in as both fighters trade lefts and rights, delivering a crowd entertaining but inconclusive draw at the National Theater.

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Ban Johnson Gets Better NE1 Hospital Skip May Leave

A garbled report from Columbus Ohio notes Ban Johnson improving after illness with plans to depart hospital on Thursday. The article references associates and medical staff and mentions his leadership role in American Baseball League. The piece includes broken names and unclear affiliations but centers on his recovery and potential discharge date.

Ban Johnson

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