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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1921

Page

3

Bruins edge South Club in 4 3 clash after late rally

Shreveport hosts Antonio as the Bruins rally to beat the Heat 4 to 3. Pitcher Bel allowed eleven hits and battled through two rough innings, while Couchman drove in the decisive run in the eighth with two outs. Fielding and base running highlighted a tight contest with several key plays at the plate.

Antonio Walgg Wereport Bruins Birowen Aiusoers Lero Ays Shreveport Molly Craft Couchman Anger Brain Coachman Cenith Fuller Boor Jackon Congells Henry Sini Vng Prock Ceachwan Cruck Casnolly Henry Farnem Beare Connolly Bowen Avey Watt Davis Brock Rebs Heathelders Conpolly Storer Raft Meig Jackson Tony Accond Joe Roy Brorey Connally Ewoldt Lang

Unclear baseball box score fragment from Shreveport and San Antonio

Fragmentary game record shows Shreveport at San Antonio with partial innings, player abbreviations, and scoring notes. It lists players such as Henry, Ewoldt, Jackson, Craft, Storey, and Connelly with limited statistics and a rough inning-by-inning outline, plus mentions of errors and stolen bases without complete context.

Holohan Watte Shreveport Storey Piri Jackson Ethel Hartford Henrys Vann Craft Mele San Antonio AB R. HO A. Ee Foiler Asee Gonnolly Henry Eve A Bowen Davis T Brock Couchman Totes Jan Antonio Pases Ewoldt F. Henry Tang Bowen Connelly Fuller Long Hone Tun Ja. J Henry Coachime Reis Melis Avis San Antonio & Shreveport Breitenstein and

Buffs Win In Ninth Inning Clash At Houston

Houston defeated Wichita Falls in front of fans here Friday as Charley Miller doubled and Bottomley singled in the ninth to break a 1–1 tie. Barfoot fanned eight but took the decision while Hollingsworth allowed the late rally. Final score Houston 2 Wichita Falls 1 with a late burst securing the win.

Houston Tex Wichita Falls Charley Miller Bottomley Barfoot Hollingsworth Hollingeworth Kirchess Farfoot Griffith Eifert

Beaumont Beats Dallas 3 2 In Marine Baseball Clash

Beaumont Marines edge Dallas 3 to 2 as DeMaggio and Mathes key with RBI hits and a ninth inning sacrifice. Amy Mathes and Doyle each collect three hits for Beaumont while Shangling protests a Mathes tally prompting umpire Myers to intervene.

Beaumont Tex Aux Dallas Lou Kraft DeMaggio Mathes Smith Secriiféery Bastman Shangling Myers Amy Doyle R.H. E. Dallas Harper and Robertson Krait and Alexander

Crabs Rally Past Fort Worth In Eight Run Win

Galveston led early as McGrew pitched steady for the Crabs. O'Brien homered for the winners in a 10 to 4 decision over Fort Worth. Final score 10 to 4. Batteries Johns Goodbred Phillips Moore McGrew and Rich.

Galveston Tex Johny Goodbred McGrew Crabs Fort Worth Toi O'Brien B. Fort Worth Johns Phillips Eae Moore Rich

Veteran marksman Cunningham wins king's prize at Bisley

Armourer Sergeant John Cunningham of Northumberland wins 250 pounds and the National Rifle Association gold medal in the annual Bisley championships. He scored 228, beating Croningban by one point despite rheumatism, using a rifle hired at one shilling a day. Cunningham is 62 years old.

Bisley Eng John Cunningham Northumberland National Rifle Association Croningban

Pro Golf Teams Ready for Eastern Western Clash

Cleveland August 20 Jock Hut chison British open champion to captain a twelve man Western team in a match against the Eastern squad. The contest serves as a prelude to the Western open championship starting the next day Tommy Kerrigan and Jim Barnes lead the Eastern side in the event marked by strong professional golf talent from both regions.

Cleveland Ohio Jock Hutchison West Tommy Kerrigan Jin Barnes

Richards and Davis Reach Invitation Tennis Finals

In Southampton North Carolina on August 20 Vincent Richards and William Davis advanced to the finals of the Steadow match invitation tournament. Richards defeated Howard Vosshel 6 4 6 2 and Davis beat W J Clothier 4 4.

Southampton N. C Vincent Richards William Davis Steadowatch Howard Voshell Davis W. J. Clothier Ted

Trap stars gather for American trapshooting meet in Chicago

Trapshooters from across the country arrive in Chicago for the American Trapshooting Association tournament at South Shore Country Club, with competition starting Sunday. In boxing news, Roman of Joplin defeats Edwards of Heston in a technical knockout, and McCarty stops Setty Montgomery in the second round. Tremaine and Wolfe agreed to a 12 round rematch for charity in Cleveland.

Chicago South Shore Country Club Roman Edwards Fort Worth Tex Pail Roman Joplin Willy Edwards Heston Nighit American Legion McCarty St Lews Setty Montgomery Tle Montgomery

Walker Serious After Kidney Trouble Casts Shadow On Phillies

Curtis Walker of the Philadelphia Nationals, recently acquired from the New York Giants, was pronounced seriously ill by Philadelphia doctors on Saturday. The Gexan outfielder suffers a severe kidney problem and may miss the rest of the season.

Curtis Walker Philadelphia National New York Giants Walker Goldie Rapp Las J

Baseball Scores From Friday in Multiple Cities

Friday results across the league show Detroit beating Boston and Chicago defeating New York in Philadelphia. St Louis edged Washington while St Louis and Cincinnati split decisions. scattered early season results include Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh and Brooklyn over New York.

Detroit Boston Aferer Ruel Cole Woodall Chicago New York New Fork Oere Celtins Quinn Piercy Ferguson Schang Hedge Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Lows Newe York Philadelphia Kank St Joula Potter Ainsworth Milius Smith Schupp Krueger Chieinnati Battersea Rixey Donahue Wingo Gleveland Washington St Lous St. Louis Cleveland

Austin Entries for Deep Eddy Meet Against San Antonio Stars

The Austin swimmers and divers representing Deep Eddy will compete Sunday at Arbor Leach in South San Antonio. Events include relays with Davis Butler Ganberry and Bunter, a 200 guard swim, diving with Prater McHenry Hunter and Lightner, underwater with McNutt Hawks Wuanges Edens Brush Davis Rambes, and women entrants McNamara Grimmer.

Austin Deep Eddy Ponl San Antonio Arbor Leach T. M. Davis Butler Ganberry Bunter McNutt Mmchenry Krueger Lord Davis Prater McHenry Hunter Lightner Hawks

Greyworthy Wins Feature Race at Grand Circuit Meet

In Charter Oak park and Narbeth races Greyworthy, driven by Walter Cox, wins the Guineas stake at 2000 for eight heats. The race divides into three heats with $10 purse each. Greyworthy takes all three heats and sets a 2.08T-4 time in one heat, Exna Harvester and Wiki Wiki place.

Mariford Cran Single AG Peter Manning Trotter Charter Oak Park Track Connecticut Fair Association Greyworthy Philadelphia Ghreywarthr Walter Cox Winoga OS Teatters Narbeth Exna Harvester Wiki Wiki

Prison sentence in French football roughing case

A Rouen court convicts two football players for injuring another during a match. They face prison months and fines, a first in France, with potential changes on appeal. The incident involved Ay mard and Langenave during a Rouen Olympic Club versus Reuen Club game.

Paris Aus Rouen France Sporting Cirelex Olympic Club Langenave Olympia Langenaye Ayinard Pied Langmnove Hoven Ant Mt Bt. Cyp Military College

Houston enters boats for Lipton challenge on Pensacola day

Eight yachts will enter the Pensacola day October 15 for the Thomas Lipton challenge cup for fishing boats. The trophy will be defended by two vessels each from Houston Launch Club, Eastern Shore Yacht Club Mobile, Southern Yacht Club New Orleans, and Pensacola Yacht Club. The Lipton trophy for gulf coast seasale was presented last June by Sir Thomas.

Pensacola Fila Thomns Lipton Sir Thomas New Orleans

Wichita Man Admits July Dental Theft in Fort Worth Case

B Sisk confessed to stealing gold fillings and dental supplies from a Fort Worth supplier in July. He allegedly directed Fort Worth officer Dayle Davidsau to a shack south of Wilmore Kansas, where he hid 2500 dollars worth of goods. Sisk remained in custody as authorities prepare further proceedings.

Wichita Kan B. Sisk Fort Worth Dayle Davidsau Fort, Worth Wilmore Kow Davidson Inet

Transfers Likely as Ambassadors May Move Posts

Washington dispatch notes the administration plans to retain ambassadors while preparing for a new diplomatic slate. It indicates some changes in partitioned envoy posts may occur before the new lineup is finalized, with no specific postings announced yet.

Washington, D C

Browne Seeks Title as Mallory Defends Honor

In Forest Hills August 20, Miss Mary Browne of Santa Monica faces Mrs. Molla Mallory, defending champion, in a national title match after both showed top form in the West Side Club event. Browne, former world champion, and Mallory met in 1917 exhibitions with Browne taking a majority. Browne also advances to the doubles final with Louise Williams against Morris and Gilleaudeau after toppling Hitchins.

Forest Hills Fnns West Side Molla Bjurstedt Alillory New York Mary K. Browne Santa Monica Mallory Miss Browne Wye Fey Misa Browne Cross Miss. Browne Louise R. Williams L. Gouverner Morris Misa Helen Gilleaudeau Mirs Airs Meg le* Ton Bundy Los Angeles Mexico Carl Hitchins

Japs win into Davis Cup finals with Australians

The Japanese Davis Cup team defeated India 3 to 2 in doubles to advance to the final round against Australia in Newport. Players Kumagae and Shimidan beat Deane and Sleem 6 1 6 1 2 0. Singles matches proceed as scheduled, with Fraen facing Kumagae and Seem meeting Shimidan.

Onventile Club Lake Forest India Newport Iohiyi Kumagae Zenzo Shimidan T. TR. Deane Mahomed Sleem Tir Entrant Shimidzu

Will Ask Fine and Prison for Rickard Who Showed Films

Chicarn Arg says 20-indictment charges Tex Rickans, a New York promoter, with bringing low quality pictures to soldiers in view of his second offense. Federal grand jury will consider penalties, including a $1000 fine and possible imprisonment.

Rickard Chicarn Tex Rickans New York Wroving Piettt Carpentier Cluevazo John V. Clinnin Ise Xistant a_yseice Wickard Kuckard

Texas Republicans protest faculty salary cuts in telegram

Texas Republican leaders B. Creager and Eugene Nolte, in San Antonio Friday, wired representations to the legislature protesting proposed cuts in salaries of the Texas university faculty. The telegram says many constituents are making themselves heard.

Hk. B. Creager Republican Party of Texas Eugene Nolte San Antonio Texas Texas University

Law Against Fight Films Passes for Special Purpose

Law in the Jay era prohibiting interstate fight film shows was briefly paused for a special purpose. Rumors tied Kim Flynn and Jack Johnson to a Las Vegas bout, viewed as potentially frame-up. Critics argued moving pictures of a white man versus a Black contender sparked trouble, but the rationale has faded as state boxing commissions adapt postwar.

Robert Edgren Jay Kim Flynn Jack Johnson Las Vegas Hoyt Reno Washington

Republicans Seek Education Defense at Dallas Meeting

Mr Notte and Mr Creager report Republicans in Texas smoothing federal patronage disputes and planning sub-committee actions. They oppose any formation that would weaken state educational institutions, including university faculty funding.

Harwelispi Notte Ae Brule Tae Hae Creager Dallas Nolte T. U McGregor Pk Boer Mir Texas

Frost contract awarded for Frost National Bank building

J. D. Haynes of San Antonio won the bid to erect a ten story Frost National Bank office and bank building at the Main avenue Commerce street Mer vine and Trevino site. About 80 bids were submitted for the project with costs exceeding 700000. The structure will feature 200 offices on ten floors with banking quarters on the main and mezzanine levels and basement vaults heating. The building will front 119 on Commerce 120 on Mer vine 60 on Main and 03 on the alley. Razing has begun and completion is set for June 1 1922 barring delays.

J. DP Haynes San Antonio Briday Frost National Bank Avertue Codie Merece Trevino Po Telve Commerce Street Mervine Main Avenue Bank

Troops Guard Negroes in Barnstable Jail Hustle

Sheriff Irvin Rosenthal requested state troops to guard Barnstable county jail where three negroes are held on highway robbery charges. A mob threatened to storm the jail last Friday and seek lynching. Artillery and machine guns were deployed. reports said bands from Onset planned to free the prisoners.

Barnstable Mass Irvin Rosenthal Flo National Guard West Parnstable Barnstable Inn Quad

False confession in Kansas City gun plot tale

Sam R. Tureis a waiter admitted his affidavit claiming he was one of several gunmen hired by a wealthy New York man to kill a Mr Stilian was fictitious police said Friday night. He was arrested at a local newspaper office and held for further investigation.

Kansas City Sam R. Tureis Cate New York Stilian Tarriqak Harris

Klan Opens Fund Drive For Confederate Veterans

A $50 bill and letter bearing Ku Klux Klan seal were sent to the Houston Post asking donations to raise 450 for Confederate veterans attending a convention in September. The Klan pledged another $50 if needed. About 111 dollars was raised within hours as no. hundred and eleven veterans from Montgomery Will attend the encampment.

Houston Tex Knights of the Ku Klux Kian Houston Post Semale

Steel pay again cut in wage rate reduction

The United States Steel Corporation announced a wage reduction effective August 20 due to low steel selling prices. Chairman Albert H. Gary said the general day rate would drop to 30 cents per hour and that other wages and salaries would be adjusted accordingly across subsidiary companies.

New York United States Steel Corporation Albert H.gary Visied

Church Census Figures Show Decline in Presbyterian Membership

New York reports revised census figures for the Presbyterian Church in the United States indicating a net decrease in communicant members. The latest update places total communicant membership around the 1,000,000 mark, reflecting a contraction from prior counts.

Presbyterian New York Aag Presbyterian Church United Rtaten Stewil Rhein

Movement to restrict livestock shipments provokes industry appeal

Chicago August 1920 reports a joint appeal by commissioners and packers to curb incoming cattle. Everett O Brown president of the National Livestock Exchange warns wholesale beef prices have fallen but retail prices remain high, causing weak demand. Packers convert western cattle shipments to dressed meat, risking a market freeze if live loading is not halted.

Chicago Everett O. Brown Nation ‘Livestock Exchange

Community Property Returns Face Change in New Tax Plan

Washington Aug 2044 a provision in the revenue bill would prohibit separate tax returns in community property states. Representative Black of Texas says it may be illegal though Treasury rulings align with old law. If adopted the ruling would be abrogated and lawsuits likely to determine implications.

Washington, D. C House Black Texas Treasury Department Texans Arizona California Washington Louistang New Mexico Treasury

Cotton exports show steep drop in 1921 values

Commerce Department report shows a 21 percent fall in cotton export quantity and a 57 percent drop in value for the past fiscal year. Exports declined from 3.544 billion pounds valued at 1.782 billion dollars in 1920 to 2.81 billion pounds valued at 1.0004 billion dollars in 1921, while imports, mainly Egyptian, fell by 220 million pounds and 112 million dollars in value.

Washington, D. C Commerce Department

Air bombing tests show new menace to capital ships

Washington reports from June to July reveal that bombing tests failed to displace battleships as the nation's chief sea defense. A joint Army Navy board led by General Pershing warns aircraft gunfire could end battleships and calls for rapid development of aircraft armament while noting the tests sank four ex German warships during testing.

Washington Joint Board of the Army and Navy Pershing Weeks Roosevelt Noring Navy Army Air Service Army Naval He Ol

Reopening Effort on 1866 68 Cotton Tax Suit

William M Farrington seeks to reopen a suit challenging the federal tax on raw cotton collected in the South from 1866 to 1868. Washington attorney H R White notes the Supreme Court affirmed a criminal ruling and congress may act. about 69 million dollars in refunds are at stake.

Memphis Tean William M. Farrington South Cotta Sriwern H.R. White Washington, D.C United Brats ‘District Court Cuprems Atic White

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