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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
4
Batteries for San Antonio report Owens and Wiels as new players in boxing terms, aiming to grab a first sport game chance. The article centers on Owens stepping into a crucial early matchup and the expectations around his debut role.
Fort Worth Bears toppled Shreveport 9 7 in the second game of a series, with Benton forcing a key putout and Foreman driving in runs. McCall pitched six innings allowing three runs as Galton closed it with solid relief.
Fragmented OCR sports note reports a score where Dallas Bats Benge and Ott Hilt faced Waco with mentions of players and teams. The garbled text references Steers, box scores, and various names, but the main action alludes to a game result and player snippets amid formatting errors.
The report notes Tiny Owens, a 6'3" pitcher, who won seven and two, delivering straight shutouts in recent trials. The narrative mentions performances against Tur Torsell in the Texas session and a focus trial against the San Antonio Bears, with Owens previously with Norfolk, Virginia, and Toronto teams.
Chaotic local notes describe a city league gathering to resolve disputes among managers and officials. The meeting, expected at 3 o'clock, involves league leaders and a possible rearrangement of schedules amid weather and public utilities concerns.
A boxer and his manager face alcohol-related charges after authorities found 25 gallons of liquor in a prisoners’ hut. The pair, linked to a promoter, are awaiting transfer to county or federal authorities as investigations continue.
Dallas and Waco athletes headline the state cycling meet with Winns from Dallas and Messrlie from Dylan, who led the field as junior cyclists. The winner, Dre Gro, will represent the state at the national meet in St. Louis. Wivenlay and Mestrida advance to the national event in Saint Louis.
In a Schwab Field main event, faster fighter League dominated Spence with relentless power and speed. Spence sustained punishment, was knocked down, and ultimately stopped in the tenth by referee counts, highlighting League’s superior pace and finishing ability.
Freeman's Live Wires defeated the Utilities of the City in a tense exhibition at Grilly Sieh field. John Iranes hurled a strong complete game, allowing few hits and striking out eight. Freeman supplied four sensational hits as the Wires logged a straight victory with sharp defense.
In a crowded semifinal lineup, longtime champion Liles defends as Allan Davine of Detroit and Amaterdons of Talladelphia face stellar challengers Hastily transcribed names blur, but the core matchups set for the Indiana national Kinchen tonnle championships at Clifton Park today.
Fragmentary box score style report covers Texas League games and results from a Wednesday schedule. Mentions Shreveport at San Antonio Fort Worth at Houston and Waco at Houston with inconsistent line items and several player names and batter totals in a busy, OCR noisy format.
Fragmented OCR shows varied NL and league association listings with teams and cities including Philadelphia Chicago New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh and others. The garbled text mentions dates venues and matchups but specifics are unreadable.
One hundred left handed golfers from various clubs gathered in Chicago for the annual left handed golf tourney at Midlothian. Ward Morkle of Columbia Ohio defends title, facing strong contenders including Ain Flunpheeus from Minnesota, R C Wilson Olympia fields, Lewis W Pitches Midlothian, Chienga, and Howard I Karmond Hyangton.
Willie Macfarlane national open champion and Barnes winner of the British Open were invited to play an exhibition golf match at Hermitage Country Club in Rich mond Virginia. A new record for Borg was noted in UVBAL Sweden with Erik Tina breaking his own one minute forty six second mark last February.
Universal Service reports on Tilden and partners unable to win at doubles as Williams Richards and Johnstin showcase powerful, precise play at West Side stadium in 1945. The match features intense serves, strategic poaching, and standout moments from Tilden and Richards, with Williams and Johnstin facing strong opposition. A follow-up doubles affair and a separate singles clash highlight ongoing Davis-style day of tennis.
Six teams compete as the league resumes with renewed intensity. Key players Pettis and Wok Wen lead the charge while Stor ship Chup mul and Tawrel Teishts Methorizty aim for early advantage. Ted Stab and Darrin Viatn Chiris highlight the first half winners and Mey travels to Borrville for Kerryille at Motion.
Harry Greb, middleweight champion, knocked out Ed Amith of Newnes Kanendy in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round bout in Kanhan City. Greb fought aggressively, dominating early and maintaining power through the contest amid a hostile, punishing atmosphere while fans acclaimed the title contender’s ability.
Only Chicago players remain in the golf event as eliminations finish the preliminary rounds. Tova toler is deft while Viveinin Van Wie and Miax Milfred Hadied advance. Mire Helen Macator and Liewstannt Dunbar remain in contention for the next round. The tele will be played tomorrow.
In this excerpt from Inside Golf 8 Horton explains how to judge a golf shaft by flex and feel, noting that a stiff, responsive shaft should bend predictably under load. He stresses checking the shaft’s yield near the end of the club and warns against too flexible a head, which can ruin accuracy and distance.
Stribling of Adan scores a second round knockout in a tuned bout at Salt Tarr City Aug with William JL Young noted. The match ended early in the round after a strong exchange, as Stribling weighed in at 1-2 and landed decisive blows. In semi finals Patlington defeated Salk Tacky by decision, while Weather’s bout went unsettled.
Texas Tauks official Roberts investigates an ATIS complaint involving Amplis Fanning and umpire Davis. He says testimony will guide action and notes a fine was levied earlier. Fort Worth players, coaches, and officials discuss the eligibility and conduct amid the San Antonio game aftermath.
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