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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1922

Page

3

Bears Fall in Twelfth Inning Heartbreaker to Shreveport

Sam Lewis held Shreveport scoreless for ten innings as Hartford Bears faced a late rally. Lohman relieved and allowed the decisive run in the twelfth, with Jackson, Felix, and Hollohan keying the late threat. Shreveport pushed four runs in the first inning, then held on for a 5 to 4 victory despite Hartford threats.

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League Baseball May Saturday Games Across Cities

A scattered national baseball schedule lists Shreveport at San Antonio and Fort Worth at Galveston among Saturday matches, with Sunday results showing Shreveport and San Antonio tied 4-4 and Wichita Falls beating Houston 10-6 while Galveston edges Fort Worth 19. Additional notes mention various batter lines and other city matchups including St. Louis versus Philadelphia and Detroit versus unstated opponents with multiple pitcher listings.

Shreveport San Antonio Fort Worth Galveston Beaumont Palms Wichita Falls Houston Alias

Mathewson Returns Home After Lung Ailment Cure

Legendary pitcher Christy Mathewson, known as the Old Master, visited his Factoryville PA home on a trip from Saranac Lake to throw out the first ball at a local game. He plans to return to continue treatment for his lung illness.

Matty Hhoame Vile Ron Saranac Lake Derful Factoryville Saranac Lake

Beaumont Club Controversy Delays Road Meet Transfer

In a contested decision, Beaumont Club faces a delay as plans to transfer its setting and assign fingweries for tears encounter opposition. Reporters indicate the club may play all games at home following the dispute, with continued scrutiny from the press.

Antonie Beaumont Club

Ruths Homer Ties Yankees With St Louis In Nine Nine Tie

Yankees rally past White Sox 10 innings for a 3 2 win as Ruth belts his 23rd homer of the season off a first pitch in the 10th. Box earns his 20th victory while Hoyt leaves with an injury and is relieved by Jones. Giants hammer Cubs 17 runs in first game of big series and Tigers fall as Red Sox, Athletics split. Cardinals outlast Phillies 14 innings 2 0 to pull within a half game of pace. Traves stop Cooper.

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Cuero Nine Disbands After Lost Season In Texas

Cuero, Texas reports end of baseball season as Cuero Nine disbands after a rangy slate of games within a hundred miles, including Antonia and Kerrville. Manager Henry Frabese cites miscommunication and player additions as factors. team totaled 20 victories and numerous losses, with fans disappointed by misnamed opponents and missed chances.

Cuero Tex Cuoco Hoth Wrousten Antonia Che Chero Henry Frabese Yorktown Morunger Vrobieee Kattinahdl Beissnee Brothers Newey Filey Conran Toa Strane Aluiext Hie Af Sa Antonio Cuore Kerrville Hern Seasans

GOOD GAME REWARDED ST PAD MINA AUG 19

Douwin Graul shortstop of a St Vand pina Witt baseball feat, was in contention after receiving a borrowed uniform. Surge John T. Retuude promised a next game appeal, Crinberg delivered a triple and a single, and fielded perfectly. The judge dismissed the hearing, set for the next aisle.

St. Pad Mina Douwin Graul Rhorteton St. Vand Pina Witt Fea Uwe John T. Retuude Crinberg

Spurs clash over doctored baseballs in Texas League dispute

San Antonio president H J Benson condemned the use of creosoted baseballs after a game won by Wichita Falls over Dallas, prompting a Texas League protest and possible sanctions. The league ordered the August 12 game forfeited to Dallas and called for punishment if the guilty party is found. Benson announced a Sunday doubleheader with Shreveport and denied several player moves, including Tay lor and Wezel, amid transfer speculation.

H. J. Benson San Antonio Houston Dallas Wichita Falls Denson Tnt Benson Daly Weir League The Bears Shreveport Beaumont Beaumot Ed Tole Thears Galveston Chi Tavini Furmerly Hoe Taylor Fort Worth Sporting News Feme Wezel

Governor McCray Firm On Labor Day Boxing Controversy

Governor McCray remains adamant against holding the planned match on Labor Day near Michigan City. A conference with American Legion officials and a yet unnamed promoter did not change his stance. The organizers warned they would take responsibility to keep the bout from becoming a prize fight, but the governor stood by his decision to cancel.

Tadianapolis Tad McCray Jinus Noelinn Tomera Dempsey Bill Brennan Michigan City Amore American Legion Hin Mriday Mit Logigr P Haxing McCry Moreian

Arrest of Wisconsin baseball club shocks Cordgeville crowd

In Cordgeville Wisconsin Aug 19 an entire local baseball club faced arrest for alleged Sunday activities triggering the Dodgeville Law and Order Society. Warrants were served on six players and the club officers under state law governing Sunday behavior and maintaining public order.

Cordgeville Wis Wisconsin Ineal Hall Clat Dodgeville Law and Order Society

Mann Denies Receiving Letter From Douglas In Scandal

Leslie Mann of the St Louis Cardinals denies receiving a letter from Phil Douglas of the New York Giants that allegedly offered to desert the Giants and throw games to hinder pennant chances. Douglas claimed Mann was the player addressed. Mann and Cardinals officials refused to comment while Commissioner Landis released the letter and withheld the recipient’s name. The item notes Douglas’s accusation, his temporary ineligibility, and the Giants’ and McGraw’s positions as Chicago and New York reports cover the developing case.

Associated Press St. Louis Leslie Skann St. Louis Cardinals Shufflin Phil’ Douglas New York Giants Giants Douglas New York Moon Aim Mann Marvn John McGraw IK. M. Landies Andranch Rickey Cardinals Questoner Hi Mason Clarence Lloyd Chicago Phil Douglas IX. M. Latutis McGraw Landis Ths Ruy Wal Fam Wadsworth Avenue Anertment Wartaiworth

Queen Meets Elks in Sehwab Sunday Fight Night

Queen Candy Kids and the Iris Will play the second game at Sehwab Flefd Sunday as part of the heavily promoted program pairing the Queen Candy Kids with the Elks and Fraternal Nine in a featured showdown.

Candy Kids Sehwab Flefd Queen Candy Kids Iris Sehwab Fietid Sin

Plans New League In West Texas And New Mexico

President G W Northen of the West Texas League has left Abilene for El Paso to organize a new Class D league in West Texas and New Mexico. He placed Sam Crawther as vice president in charge and called a West Texas League meeting for Sunday morning at Sweetwater to discuss plans for next year and the possible early close of this season.

San Angelo Ten G. W. Northen West

Boxers Compete in United States and Canada Fights

Worcester lightweights George Kid Lee and Gene Delmont fought to a judges decision in a ten-round bout. Other results include Hugh Walker defeating Jack Smith by towel stoppage in Wichita, Johnny Nichols winning on a foul in Hibbing, George Lavigne decision over Robby Gray in Los Angeles, Joe Adams knocking out Ed Huse in Butte, and Hilly Young beating Matty Smith in Vancouver.

George Lee Delmont Worcester Mass George Kid Lee de Cision Gene Delmont New Orleans Smith Walker Wichita Kan Hugh Walker Kansas City Jack Smith Omaha Schlaiffer Nicols Hibbing Minn Ang Johnny Nichols St. Paul Morris Schlaiffer Lehlaiffer Nichols Lavigne Gray Los Angeles Cal George Lavigne Los Angles Robby Gray Denver Adams Huse Butte Afont Boston Ed Huse San Francisco Young Matts Smith Vancouver B. C Hilly Young North Vancouver Matty Smith Milwaukee

Fowler Wins Verdict In Ten Round Post Fight

Jack Fowler used a strong left hand to defeat Rico in a ten round main bout at Fort Houston open air stadium. Fowler’s jab opened Rico’s cuts as both fighters sought a knockout. The packed stadium watched Dell fan judges House and Van Arsdale render scores while Monte impressed with a fourth round knockout of Battling Aguirre.

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