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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1915

Page

17

What will Willard do with title in next season

AUttery discussion on Jess Willard ranking among heavyweight champions and his plan after Johnson bout. Commentators expect Willard to split time between no decision bouts and decisive fights, with possible outings in Mexico and the West.

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Unclear Medical Ad Offers Treatments by Locally Quoted Doctor

An old advertisement lists remedies for a wide range of ailments including fistula hernia and nervous diseases. It promotes scientific methods and offers vibratory treatments with low prices and easy terms. Contact Crockett for consultations and hours are given.

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Willard Triumph Ends Johnson Era In Boxing Debate

April reports hail Jens Willard's decisive triumph over Jack Johnson, signaling a rebirth for the sport and ending Johnson's championship era. The piece notes Willard's powerful right, lingering speculation about race, and forthcoming theater work and promotion plans while recounting weight discrepancies and Havana fight buzz.

Shreveport Fans Rally as Garvin's Braves Sweep Dallas

Shreveport fans witness Garvin's Braves sweep a Dallas club in a Western League series. Pop Hornsby opened the season with a 4 3 win, Chellette and Moudricks pitched well in two wins, while Fentress struggled and Newton impressed in Waco. Garvin eyes another pitcher as talks continue.

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Willard Should Be Champion Some Time

An article argues Jess Willard could remain heavyweight champion longer than any before him. It reviews rivals like Sam Langford, Jim Coffey, and Car Morris, noting Willard’s dominance may deter challengers for now. It suggests a distant future may yield a worthy successor.

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Willard Advantage in Height Helps Victory Over Johnson

New York April 17 Jess Willard stood eight inches taller than Johnson in the does the heavyweight title bout and used his upright stance to limit Johnsons reach. Willard favored head and upper body punches while Johnson struggled with Willards reach and power. Johnson, a master boxer, faced unfamiliar size and a longer reach as Willard kept blows coming from above.

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Washington Has Star Twirlers On Staff

Washington baseball boasts a noted pitching corps assembled by manager Griffith, valued at about 150000 with stars such as Ayres Shaw Bentley Boebling Harper and Gallia among the pitchers. The five lefties Hentie Rachile Warper and Clarke are highlighted as a promising young rotation alongside veterans and newer signings, indicating the staff could be the strongest in major league baseball this season.

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WACOANS CONFIDENT THEY WILL SHINE

Waco teams and rivals are recapped with optimism about the upcoming league. Garvin’s new Giants, Dallas, Port Worth and the Navigators show improved form, while Storistop Stox tops the infield. Pitching choices and lineup shifts hint at a lively season ahead.

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