America Faces Greatest International Sports Challenge
The United States faces a global sports siege from Aug 25 to Sep 13 with events across boxing, horse racing, lawn tennis, and polo. Key trophies at stake include the Davis Cup, the Walker Cup, and the King’s Cup, while tennis stars like William Tilden challenge for the nationals as rival nations assemble strong squads.
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Moran Purse Held After Kaplan Bout Halted
In New Haven Louis Kid Kaplan of Meriden was awarded the referee decision over Pat Moran of New Orleans when the referee stopped the ninth round claiming Moran was not trying. Moran cited a left hand injury and the state boxing commission held Moran's purse and suspended him pending a hearing.
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Flag Chasers Texas League Standings and Friday Schedule
The Texas League list shows standings with Houston and Wichita Falls and Friday games including San Antonio at Shreveport Galveston at Dallas Beaumont at Fort Worth and Houston at Wichita Falls. Multiple scores and rotas for other leagues follow including St Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Boston and New York with results and batteries listed.
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Bearcats rout Printers as lone Texas League game ends 17 to 0
I G N Bearcats hammer San Antonio Printing Co 17 to 0 in the lone Texas League box score. Friery led with a homer and three of five, A Veltman added two triples, while Moses held the Printers to two hits. Errors by Printers aided the Bearcats in piling up the runs as the game lasted 1 hour 26 minutes with multiple players recording two-base and three-base hits.
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Wroten Hundley quits Twilight League amid team collapse
Wroten Hundley Motor Company of the Twilight League withdraws from play and forfeits three remaining games. Manager Bill Bell cites two months away, lost morale, and use of semi pros as causes, with Richbook Vets San Antonio Buick Com Bang and Jordan Ivers set to benefit from forfeits. With four games left, Pedens must win one of two to clinch pennant. a two loss scenario could trigger a three way tie with Jordan Ivers and Veterans. Remaining games must be played by next Friday to decide the city playoff entrant starting Sunday, August 31.
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Mathieu's 48 Birds Lead Midweek Trap Shoot
Mathieu and professional B E Saunders top the Everybody's Gun Club midweek trap event with 48 of 50. Sam Barclay posts 46, while other shooters like Teagarden and Dobbs report strong scores as the next match nears Sunday at municipal traps.
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Steers Release Veteran Stow After Long Southwestern Career
Dallas release notes Bohbr Stow a longtime player from the Texas League and Southern Association eras. Ike Sablesky said Stow leaves for economy after twelve years with the club and periods as a utility man. Stow joined from Fort Worth and was popular during his tenure.
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British Polo Team Opens Public Practice in New York
The invading British polo squad, challenger for the international cup, begins its public practice in New York with Major Wirkwood at No 1 and Major Phipps-Hornty No 2. An American side including Elmer Hoescha Jr Morgan Raymond Belmont and J C Cowdin will oppose them, while star back Jails Lucey waits another week before playing.
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Raymond Belmont
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Ducks Arrive Early Filling Brownsville Market
Ducks begin arriving from the north to Brownsville on August 22 as local hunters supply the market with northern birds. Officials note a strong season with high expectations for the caviront harvest and word of a bountiful supply from Matamoros.
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Steen and Carley Finalists for Boys Tennis Championship
Steen and McCarley reach the boys tennis final in San Antonio at San Pedro Park. The winner earns the title and a prize from Bell Jewelry Company after tough semi final victories, Steen 6-3 6-9 8-6 over Hugo Dietze and McCarley defeating Arthur Stores.
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San Antonio
San Pedro Park
Bell Jewelry Company
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McCarley
Arthur Stores
Tarrant Favored In California Golf Clash
Tack Tarrant of the Hollywood Country Club is the favorite to win the Los Angeles Country Club invitation tournament after a 276 qualifying score. He meets Frank Godschaus in the second round as semi finals set for tomorrow and finals Sunday. Also reports Laredo vs Monterey games and upcoming boxing card in Bracketville with Mahan versus Petrola.
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Tigers Tease Purveyor of Dupe in Baseball Patchwork
columnist John B. Foster analyzes Detroit's rollercoaster season, noting their early strong East Coast trip and midseason collapses including losses to Washington and New York. The piece argues Detroit must quickly regroup and beat New York and other rivals to contend for the pennant, with Washington posing as a key obstacle.
Women Golf Stars Match Men at Fairfield Country Club
The San Antonio Light reports an upcoming test of skill in Fairfield Connecticut as women Edith Cummings Marion Flollins Q F Feilner face men Marston Sweetser Ouimet and Anderson in a five stroke handicap match. The piece recalls a prior notable match where Cecil Leiteh defeated Harold Hilton on a longer course.
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Star Athletes to Compete at Chicago Event
More than twenty star athletes will compete Saturday in the Central A A U track and field meet at Stagg Field. About 200 entries have been received for championships, including 204 for girls and nearly 50 for Knights of Columbus handicaps. Cyril Conffee and Charley Paddock, the only sprinter with an official 9.33 second century dash, race in 100 and 220. Albert Washington of the University of Chicago will run the 100 and long jump. Ayers Hermanson Yarnall MacRane Heineman and Foner are among noted entrants with junior national titles noted.
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Baseball Question Box Clarifies Infield Fly Rule and Batting Out of Order
John G. Foster answers readers questions on baseball rules. Topics include whether an infield fly call can oust a batter, if a batter is out for changing the bat, and how to handle a batting out of order after a misplayed sequence.
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Local Semi pro Tigers gear up for two games at Schwab Field
Walter Sipple confirms signing Lefty Payne to start a game against the Alamo Peck Indians with a San Antonio backed lineup. The Tigers list Red Ralls Big Boy Moos and Red Trimble as key infielders while Clyde Conoly handles backstopping. The Saturday 2 pm game features Schwab Field crowd with Alamo Pecks to follow at 4 pm and Sunday 10 am and 3 pm showdowns.
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Giants Edging Safely Out Front in pennant race
New York leads NL by five and a half games over Pirates with Dodgers nine back and Cubs nine. McGrain's Giants swept a St Louis doubleheader 8 4 and 12 1 as Rogers Hornsby piled seven hits including two homers and a string of thirteen hits over two days. Brooklyn tops Cubs as Ehrhardt limits them and Fournier hits his 25th homer. Braves rally to win first game of doubleheader. Phillies swept by Reds 11 0. Senators trim Yankees in AL as Detroit remains three and a half behind. Red Sox beat Indians in ten to move to sixth. White Sox fall to seventh.
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