Bears Jump to Shreveport for Next Series
Bears travel to Shreveport for the upcoming series as Dallas LeCond reportedly struggles with a disastrous three-hit effort.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
2
Bears travel to Shreveport for the upcoming series as Dallas LeCond reportedly struggles with a disastrous three-hit effort.
In a lopsided Dallas Friday tilt, Slim Love limited the Bears to three singles and no runs while the Bears lineup failed to string hits, going down in order in most innings. Key players included Williams, Griffith, and O’Brien as Dallas dominated.
Partial OCR reads like a scattered sports ledger listing teams and players across multiple cities. Names such as Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia and Seattle appear amid garbled words and stray numbers, lacking coherent events or outcomes.
Bloomers Girl game attracts large audience with planned pregame events and community excitement. Highlights include local teams, referees, and a schedule listing venues and times for morning and afternoon sessions.
A detailed fishing report notes tarpon activity in Gulf waters near Alanine, with B. Atlan and party. New York sport figures and anglers from Newark are cited. The report praises the tarpon catch and mackerel hauls by the group, highlighting a notable big tarpon and extensive participation by multiple anglers and sponsors.
Mickey Walker, world welterweight champion, prepares to face Sailor Friedman in Philadelphia. The bout, initially set for August 21, is rescheduled to August 22 due to late venue issues. Other notes: fight referee and undercard details mentioned. details hazy due to OCR errors.
Houston Buffs manager Marvy Goodin beams after Frank Barnes, a left handed ace, shuts out Shreveport 5-0 for his fourth straight win. Peel leads with timely hitting as the Buffs capitalize on Dallas errors and solid defense. Bailey and McCurdy contribute in the field and at bat while Barns dominates on the mound.
Fort Worth toppled by 11 to 4 score as Lyle and Gould lead a decisive inning rally. Players Beare, Shuai, Benwhy, Burk, Mullen, and Palmers contribute. Coast to coast updates mention Callaway, Dadla Inalupa, Lyla, and North G ny Take as the game unfolds with a rocky third inning and a late push.
In a high flying win for Spadders on August 15, Martin pitched eight innings fanning four while Winters struggled as the Spyderg Crean dominated the Cost league. Dominant hits and solid defense backed by Winters and Martin produced a decisive 32 to 24 line, with several players listed among the bats and fielding highlights across the game.
Dade Park launches a 20 day racing meet featuring notable entries. The program highlights include the Winnie Memorial Handicap and a forthcoming mile sprint with strong contenders from J Seaerson Mandicar and ABN, while wagering and entries are set to be posted.
In a tight race with most of the season remaining, major league pennants appear set to hinge on two teams per circuit. The White Sox and Yankees push for top spots in the American League while the Cubs and Giants contend in the National League, with gaps opening to three or more games in several standings. Strong hits and clutch pitching shape the early late-summer stretch as leading clubs push through a bruising schedule.
Readable fragments describe a boy camp event in San Antonio with boys arriving Friday and visiting city locations and schools. Plans include a ceremony at the Majestic and a later return to local points around town with a 620 pm departure and awards such as a Carter cup and other emblems.
An incident in which Al Smiths son was arrested followed a dispute with police over a game of baseball in the street. Patrolman Rosenthal and another officer reportedly offered a ride to the station after a confrontation, with Walter Smith denying playing hall and claiming police pressure. The report notes unclear charges and a tense exchange as witnesses describe the events that evening.
A lightweight championship bout in Scranton ends in a draw after a slow, cautious fight. Judge disagreement leaves the crowd uncertain as Pop QH¢len battles a rival in Old Vargo venue, with opinion split on who deserved the decision.
Fragmentary report notes a boys tournament round with Vik, Dunstan, and Wilini Weer among participants. Mentions a 6 0 score and eliminations in early rounds, with Kenneth Brows highlighted in some fashion. Data is garbled but centers on a competitive bracket and notable performances.
Turbulent Texas League chase tightens as teams prepare for September. Notes mention Worth Worth and Dallas contests, with key games around Fort Worth and Arlington, plus implied standings shifts and remaining schedule through late autumn.
A listed night of boxing features Mptigue scheduled to defend against Marullo in a main bout at a New Orleans venue. Also set are Bob Tuntesxar of Atlanta versus Jock Bomaye of New York, Jimmy Slattery of Delaware, and Max Rosenbloom of New York in supporting matches.
Early press notes indicate Young Bullhing, a 180 pound Georgia prospect, will face Jack Stribling in a Fort Sam Houston arena Tuesday night. Plans wavered after telegrams from promoter James M. Thomas and Stribling manager caused delays. A twelve three minute round format was listed though later reports show adjustments.
Indications that the Rockne-Meanwell School training program will become an annual affair at St Ederd’s University were noted as Kaate Thaekne, Notre Damo, and Dr Walter Menawell spoke before departing for their duties. The event drew enthusiastic attendance from the Hurga community and featured a larger turnout than prior years.
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