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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
15
A manager offers advice to young players on mastering first base. He stresses natural ability, left handedness for easier fielding, and accepting throws without endangering runners. Emphasizing practice, observation, discipline, and respect for rules, the piece urges constant study of the game and selfcontrol.
Packey McFarland says Ad Wolgast lacks power after Wolgast's bout with Hogan. He challenges Wolgast to meet at 188 pounds, claims he would beat the champion handily and is open to public verdict if Wolgast avoids a match.
New York April 28. President B B Johnson of the American league arrives here and argues the season should start later. He says May 1 would be ideal instead of April 12 and criticizes early spring trips. He plans to campaign for the change.
Mays and Gutzeit bowling squads each won a game last night on Turner alleys. Mays opened with a five pin win and a 44 in four frames, while Gutzeit later posted top scores 71 and 313 in the second game. Also noted are comments on Callahan’s return and other sports quips.
In San Francisco April 28 W. W. Naughton discusses why champions fall from grace and how public reaction shifts with each title change. He argues dominance breeds cads and tyrants, provoking sympathy for new challengers and thrilling hubbub when defeats occur. He cites John L. Sullivan as the era’s beloved figure and notes no objective way to crown the greatest champion across eras.
A columnist argues that comparing living fighters to those who have died is pointless and that true champions are the best of a weak field. The piece stresses clean competition and urges prompt delivery of suits, mentioning New York Star Dye Works and local tradesmen.
Dave Leahy private secretary to Governor Stubbs reports 1,328,706,600 trees in Kansas with street shade and ornamental trees yet to count. He cites forest figures and references from the state horticultural society and Cornell forestry economics to support his claim.
Sheridan and Larsen will fight at South Bend Indiana on May 5 before the Interurban A C. The ten round bout will be at 133 pounds at 8 oclock with the match staged as a formal event in Chicago.
Battling Nelson and Jack Redmond signed to fight ten rounds at Kenosha Wisconsin on May 30. The bout will be at 133 pounds with both boxers ready for the scheduled contest.
Berlin reports the June visit of the American fleet to Kiel will be a grand showcase of German American friendship. The Kaiser and several royals will attend, with state banquets and receptions planned aboard the Hohenzollern and at Prince Henry's Kiel residence. Civic welcome efforts and popular entertainments for crews are arranged.
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