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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
4
The article reports McGraw stating Benny Kauff cannot play until reinstated by the National Commission. Gilmore and Tener discuss eligibility, with details on Federal and National League actions, Brookyln Federal ties, and potential three year wait for reinstatement. Ward awaits club guidance as New York clubs negotiate Kauff’s status amid contractual disputes.
The article details a dispute involving player Kauff, his contract with Indianapolis, and interest from Brooklyn and New York National League clubs. President Ward of the club and Federal League reactions are noted as they contend over control, salaries, and a potential league war. Kauff led the Federal League with 266 batting and 958 fielding in 154 games.
The Parrots beat the Cyclones 316 to 270 in the first ninepin game while the Cyclones won the second 410 to 250. The Parrots showed strong form overall with several bowlers posting solid scores as both teams produced competitive two-game results.
Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland defeated Randy Leonard of New York in six rounds of a ten round featherweight bout in New Fork. Kilbane pressed the action while Leonard favored a waiting strategy. Kilbane weighed 428 pounds to Leonard's 140 pounds.
Thursday results show Reguliz in Waco 4 San Antonio 1 Port Worth 2 Beaumomt 0 Houston 4 Shreveport 2 Dallas 4 Galveston 1. Friday’s schedule lists San Antonio in Waco Galveston in Dallas Houston in Shreveport Beaumont in Fase Worth with several matchups across Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Boston Newark Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh and others.
In a day of mixed scores, Detroit edged Chicago while St Louis and Cleveland posted five runs apiece. Philadelphia and Washington played a close game, New York and Boston factors noted with other Midwest matchups including Pittsburgh and Brooklyn also on the slate.
College basketball results feature Salem and Roanoke entries with scores like University nine to Georgetown Southwestern University six and Rice Institute four. Names and teams are jumbled but indicate a regional college matchup list with several institutions referenced in a brief score roundup.
Fort Worth rivals Harrah and Tateth pitched well as the Panthers blank Beaumont 2 to 0. Harrah fanned the last batter with a runner on third, while Beaumont stranded runners in key innings. Umpires Millet and Ibn officiated the game.
James Thorpe, Olympic Champion, is sent to Jersey City after Fred Mer Nie, New York League Club first baseman, injures his left arm with a wild throw in the sixth inning. Initial reports suggested a fracture, but the injury should sideline him for weeks. Thorpe had been with the New York Club the past two seasons before being released to the Jersey City International League Club under an option agreement.
Conting team won both ends of a scheduled double header defeating Klaus bowlers 204 to 292 and 318 to 304. First game scores show Contingob 4 65 804 and H Klaus 50 47 41. West Texas Academy tops St Marys 4 to 2 in 12th inning at Electria Park with clutch late finish. Batteries and umpires listed per game.
Box scores show Little Rock and Chattanooga with scattered runs as combined pitching and bullpen actions shaped the games. Batteries listed include Lively Fincher Gribbens and more, while New Orleans ousted Atlanta with a late surge. Nashville posted a mixed line against Memphis amid late scoring.
The Kodaks, led by manager Bids ridge, prepare for a four game stretch beginning next Sunday in Boerne against the Fox Nodak barswell team. Officials say Kodaks seek a strong finish as they project the season’s plan and long tally likely to feature in the road contest.
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