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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1921

Page

3

Bears Return Home After Long Road Trip

The Bears schedule a 28 day home stand at League Park starting Thursday with Beaumont, then two doubleheaders vs Fort Worth, and visits from Wichita Falls, Shreveport, and the Dallas Marines. The team drops its eighth straight Friday as Hollingsworth dominates. Beaumont defeats Fort Worth 5 to 0 in the opening showing.

Bears Houston Buffaloes Houston Beaumont Ft Worth Galveston Beau Wichita Falls Shreveport Bruins Dallas Marines Fort Worth Hicuster League Park Texas League Dallas Marines Fort Worth Panthers Hallas Wichita Palle Hollngsworth Marshall Spudberg UE Tatlan Connolly Hollingewart Hill Carlock Fill H. J. Benson Lavat Uh Js Middle West

Bibel Hits 25th Homer in Shreveport Victory

Bibel belted his 25th homer of the season to power Shreveport past Houston 12 to 8 in Shreveport. The blast came with bases loaded and preceded by Houston’s Blades homering and tripling as Bailey notched three hits. Goodwin earned the win for Shreveport while Marvin Goodwin joined the Houston lineup.

Shreveport Bibel Houston Babe Ruth Blades of Bailey Buffs Jassers Marvin Goodwin St. Louis Nationals Rae Goodwin Eiffert Craft Henry Joe Bush Red Sox Chicago Leibold White Sox Sheely Pittsburg Pirates Dphillies Jimmy Zinn Carlada Brotien Pirate Williams Phils Sada

Harper Rescues Dallas Win Over Galveston in Baseball

Jack Harper shutout Galveston after Hill left with an injury in the second inning as Dallas erased an early Sandcrabs lead to prevail 6 to 3. Munson and Skinner collected three hits apiece in the Texas league clash.

Dallas Tex Jack Harper Galveston Hill Munson Skinner

Miss America Faces Final Heat in Great Lakes Race

Chicago August sixth reports Miss America the world speedboat champion heads to a final heat in the Great Lakes championship to defend the Sinclair trophy. Miss Chicago leads a strong field with 15 mile class event won previously by nearly a lap. Peggy 15 sank during Friday’s second event but Miss America must win Saturday to claim the Sinclair cup.

Chicago Miss America Miss Chicago Miss América Arabro Baby Sure Cure Peggy Fred Schram Silwaukee Peggy 15 Tia Miss Rosita

West Texas League transfers and home run chase updates

Sam Knight and Jimmy Thrash are reported as cash purchases joining Galveston and Beaumont respectively, with Thrash allowed to return to Sweetwater if the West Texas League pennant race requires. Babe Ruth trails in home runs, while Cobb and Ruth struggle in their games. Pitching highlights include Harris and Bush, with Washington winning their third straight as Rice and ONeill contribute. A reunion event honors WWI veterans with Col. Jirett presenting a loving cup.

Sam.Knuight Galveston Ballinger West Texas Jimmy. Thrash Sweetwater West Texas Beaumont Thrash John Milius Bronken Dodgers Robinson Pittsburgh Milius 320Th Infantry Lloyd M. Jirett Eightieth

McDonald Wins Grand Circuit Race at Fort Miami

Jeannette Rankin repeated as a leading driver carrying Lon McDonald to victory in the feature Grand Circuit race at Fort Miami track. The Tate Blade $2000 stake for 2:14 trotters was decided with McDonald taking the first two heats.

Toledo Ohio Jeannette Rankin Felany Lon McDonald Fort Miami Tate Blade McDonald

Untitled Harness Race Card Summary

A crowded program features stakes for 2 year old trotters and a 2:08 pace with May Belle Direct winning a tight finish. E Colorado led early in heat one, Tommy Murphy trailed in the Toledo stake, while White’s Princess Stewart and Silla figure in the field and a final heat determined the pace winner.

White Princess Stewart E. Colorado Peter’ Coley Toledo Silla May Belle Direct

Nashville junior golf title goes to Burton Mudge of Chicago

Burton Mudge of Chicago won the Western junior Amateur Championship on the Belle Meade course in Nashville. He defeated Jack Wenzler of Memphis in the final after reaching the final by beating Alex Poe of Louisville in the semi finals. Hans Crisman of Selma Alabama was defeated by Wenzler en route to the semifinals.

Nashville Tenn Burton Mudge Chicago

Local league results and club notices from Corpus Christi area

Standings show Texas leagues with games across Houston Galveston Beaumont Fort Worth Shreveport Wichita. Baseball scores include Boston 16 over Chicago 1 and St Louis 2 Philadelphia 0, New York 7 Detroit 3. Other items note a hunting and fishing club formation near Corpus Christi and plans for a Nueces Bay Heights golf course with initial investment under 800 dollars.

Corpus Corpus Christh Tex Nueces Bay Heights Fmal Senate Pras Add Joh Arba Cleveland Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Detroit New York Toat Pet Pitteburie Weenersnaes Atone Be Boston Taeereenes Brooklyn Aecenverete Louis Vieseereese Cale Cincinnatil Polladelphia Eeer

French Boxer Pet lit vs Slack in early world title bout

French boxer Petit weighed 360 pounds and faced Jack Slack of England in a disputed world championship match. The fight featured powerful blows and a late knockout as Slack delivered rights to the Frenchman's chin while Petit responded with a kick after going down.

Paris Carpentier Georges Petit Jack England Harry Trtle

Dempsey Willard Bout Considered Likely Again

New York reports a high likelihood of a rematch between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard within a year. Promoter Tex Rickard and Willard's business manager Ray Archer held talks, with Dempsey showing willingness to give Willard another chance. A further meeting with Dempsey's representative is set for next week, no dates given, Willard seeking five months to prepare, possibly for a Fourth of July bout.

New York Jack Dempsey Pears Weist Jess Willard Dempsey Tex Rickard Ray Archer Willard Richard

Doubles Champs Fall in Dallas Semi Finals

Bradley Horne and George Wright of Tlalink lose in the Dallas Lawn Tennis Club semi finals to Towls Thalheimer and Evan Rees of Dallas. The final pits Thalheimer Rees against J B Adene Jr and Harvey Melliston of Dallas. Hogue, current Southwest singles champion, will play Jack Norton of Fort Worth in the final Saturday afternoon.

Dallas Tex Bradley Horne George Wright Tlalink Towls Jack Norton Fort Worth Hogue Southwest

Chicago lightweight freed man wins ten round decision

G-Sailor Freed man of Chicago edged Joe Welling of Chicago in a ten round boxing match Friday night. Sport writers at ringside called the decision clean.

Joe Welling Aurora Tit Sailor Freedman Chicago

Owenby Fights Again in Texas Bout After Knockout Tragedy

Sailor Owenby featherweight champion of Oklahoma meets Abie Sack of Waco in a ten round bout at the city auditorium in Galveston Texas. The match follows Owenby's first appearance since the death of Ibsen Kid from a knockout delivered by Owenby here three weeks earlier.

Galvester Tex Sailor Owenby Oklahoma Abie Sack Waco Tlatity Auditorium Owenby Ibsen Kid

Bar Johnson Bout Blocked In Philadelphia

Philadelphia authorities bar a proposed bout between Jack Johnson and Harry Wills. Director Cortelyou states Johnson cannot box while he holds public office, preventing the match from taking place.

Philadelphia Jack Johnson Harry Wills Public Safety Cortelyou Johnson

Washburn Captures Final Spot in Newport Tennis

Watson M. Washburn of New York defeated William M. Johnston of San Francisco in a hard fought semifinal to reach the finals at Newport. The match occurred Friday afternoon as part of the tennis tournament schedule.

Newport Watson M. Washburn New York William M. Johnston San Francisco

Washburn, Kinsey duos power to decisive tennis win

In a brisk match at Wutlang II, Washburn and Williams defeated Johnston and Davis 8-0, 0-3, 8-6, 6-2 while Ny and the Kinsey brothers beat Iles and Johnson 3-605 in a tense doubles round amid a noisy crowd.

Johnston Os Washburn Washburn Williams Davis Kinsey~brothers Iles Johnson

British Premiers Consider Early Disarmament Talks

The British premier and premiers from Dominion nations discussed preliminary disarmament talks with the United States. They proposed a meeting across the Atlantic to align on the Washington conference agenda, aiming to clear obstacles and support a successful gathering. The American government did not favor the plan, and the idea was dropped.

Pacific Japan Bri London Atlantic Washington Lloyd-George Marquis Curzon Dapached Imperial Conference Anxioi

Morality Denied by Sanatorium Superintendent Statement

Dr Walter C Kloté, superintendent at the sanatorium in Johnston City, says the majority of inmates are well behaved, orderly and cooperative in enforcing discipline. He rejects charges of corruption and dehumanizing conditions raised before a Washington Senate committee by Forbes of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance.

Johnston City Lenn Walter. C. Kloté Ute Senate Washington Forbes Uiureau

Moorish tribes fight Spain in Moroccan conflict report

A British wire summary reports Moorish tribes in Morocco fighting Spain with claims of 26 000 armed as insurgents led by Abd el Kain. It notes Melilla resistance and Spanish losses around Nador Zelawa Mount Arrul and Melilla’s coast with Avieréun France cited in influence. A boxing note follows about Mike Gibbons defeating Gus Platts.

oThes Spain Melilla Elié Ing Ito Avieréun France Geneeral Silvestre Barrixon Navarro Mount Arrul Nador Zealan Mount Artuit Melilin

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