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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1915

Page

4

Frank Russell Eclipses Benny Cordova In Soledad Fight

Frankie Russell, a taller boxer from New Orleans, outboxed Benny Cordova across ten rounds at the Soledad theater Tuesday night. Russell pressed the pace, scoring with lefts and body shots while Cordova fought back valiantly, but the referee cited Russell’s cleaner aggression and constant pressure to declare him the winner.

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Texas Husball League Thrusday Promises Rough Ring Card

Rumored schedule trouble, umpire disputes, and a late change in pairing marked the Texas Husball League event Thursday. Burnette and Chavez had tense moments, while Pope and Mupehing faced solid opposition. Frank Neel, The Light, and local officials praised the well attended show as a success.

Burnet Burnette Johnston Chavez Seattle Nua Fininds

Miss Rosenthal Repeats Lead in Women’s Golf Championship

In Chicago Miss Rosenthal again led the women’s golf championship, defending her feat from Nassau last year at Midlothian Country Club. She posted a qualifying score of 3 under par to defeat Taine and other contenders, with Mrs. K. Daffield of Memphis winning the Midlothian trophy second flight.

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Boston and St Louis Split Doubleheader in Detroit and St Louis

In Detroit, the Boston five fell 5 to 1 to Detroit ROH and Boron 420 DOR OOO 387 at Batteries Shore and Cady. St Louis beat Philadelphia 10 to 7 at St Louis in the first game with Nabors Wyckwil Brese Jer Lapy East Kon Sivler Agnew starring. Second game saw St Louis win 4 to ? with Finnerati McAvoy and Heft O'Brien on the batteries.

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Beaux Pound Triumph Over Buff Thirlers in Beaumont Contest

Beaumont Texas August 24 The Aiters hammered Ware for nine hits in two innings Tuesday scoring seven runs and winning 7 to 1. Swan starred with clean hits and steady defense while Houston pitching struggled. Beare RO E Houston 010 000 000 In Beaumont 000 043 00x 7 Ware Edmondson Clark Swan Boho Umpire Moran

Beaumont Tex Aiters Ware Swan Houston Drabylava Fn Alresasion Oilers Beare Edmondson and Clark Boho Umupire Moran

Pittsburg Defeats Kansas City in Federal League Action

In Bittsboro the Pittsburg team won 4-0 over Kansas City in the first game behind strong pitching and timely hitting. Batteries were Coilion Adams and Barteris for Pittsburg with Knetzer and Berry for Kansas City. A second game ended 4-3 with Packard and Brown contributing for Pittsburg as Tomsteck and Connor held the Kansas City bats. Additional scores: E Chicago beat St Louis 4-3 in Chicago. Buffalo shut out Newark 3-0 in Newark. Brooklyn defeated Baltimore. Local notes report Olive Street Tigers losing to Wyoming Street Tigers 2-1 with Schrader and Julius standout plays.

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Fort Worth Takes Kindly 10 Duff y Fort Worth Takes Kindly 10

Fort Worth defeated Shreveport Tuesday to win the series two straight. Duffy Hiett and Smith starred as Fort Worth won 12 to 4 and 9 to 2. The event, named Smith day, saw the local manager receive a substantial nurse from fans amid the club’s triumph.

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Turf Courts Strengthen Meadow Cup Prelude

Heavy soaked turf courts in Southampton force a hard hitting endurance round before the Meadow Club Cup semi finals. Doubles may feature Maurice McLoughlin and Thomas C. Bundy while H. Nortig Williams plans to team with Walser M. Washburn for the eastern title.

Southampton Farm Maurice McLoughlin Thomas C. Bundy H. Nortig Williams Walser M. Washburn

Texas League Tuesday Standings and Cancellations

Tuesday results show San Antonio versus Galveston canceled due to rain. Fort Worth defeated Shreveport 12 to 4. Revuewitt beat Miiestani 7 to nothing. Other games listed as canceled include Galyrstin and Sai Ati with Houston at Henumont and Dallas at Waco. Port Worth played Shreveport.

San Antonio-Galveston Wauito-Tislau Fort Wort Shreveport Revuewitt Miiestani Sai Ati Galyrstin Houston Henumont Dallas Waco Port Worth

American League Results Feature Mixed Scores Across Cities

In a busy program the American League posted varied outcomes with Washington defeating Boston by a margin and Cleveland edging Boston while Philadelphia met defeat. Detroit overwhelmed St Louis, and other matchups saw Detroit facing Washington and New York clashing with Cleveland in midweek action.

Tareliy Washington Cleveland Boston Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia

National League Tuesday Results Highlight Blowouts

Bost 19, Pittsburg 0. Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 1. St Louis 13, New York 1. Wednesday schedule includes Chicago at Boston, St Louis at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia.

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Southern League At Mobile and Atlanta Score Report

In Mobile and Atlanta it notes scores and players like Clack Peters Al Jen Day Rumler Jenkins and club standings. The piece references fire waste in Texas and a conference with the state fire insurance commission detailing premiums, losses, and a plan to mandate daily hazard reports by local agents. It also mentions Sutherland Springs and regular Sunday trains.

Atlanta Chattanooga Clack Peters al Jen Day and Rumler Jenkins Piva W. K. Fet Newark Ira Chierzo Kansas City Austin Tex Diana Buffalo Auranse Brooklyn Texas Baltimore

Three Turkeys Under Game Laws In Austin Open Season

Officials review wildlife rules as the attorney general weighs open season limits. The commissioner notes a construction error may exist on how many wild turkeys may be killed per day. Article 484 limits turkey kills to certain months, while September hunting for ducks and doves varies by species and date.

Austin Tex Attoiner General's Department

Tuesday's Treats and City Scores

A rough recap shows Pittsburg tied Tuesday with 4 4 in a spread of small city matchups. Buffalo defeated Newark 4 to 0 while Chicago faced St Louis 3. Brooklyn posted 14 against unclear opponents in a mixed score line.

Pittsburg Kataa City Buffalo Newark Chicago St. Louie Brooklyn Balamarn

Piston A 1D Pittsburgh AL Rosto Tt H F Pittshure

In Pittsburgh the Pistons and teams staged a 1D game with points credited to Rosto, Pittshure, and alternating scorers including Cooper Hill and Gowdy. Key matchups featured New York against St. Louis with midgame exchanges and varied shooting from multiple batteries and players.

Piston Pittsburgh AL Rosto H. F

Boxing quirks and bids color a busy sports night

A lively Soledad Theater exhibition features Benny Cordova in a bout filled with running commentary and comic coaching from rivals and witnesses. The column also notes high stakes for the McFarland Gibbons match, comments on promoter Marshall, and highlights Comiskey’s White Sox bid for the American League flag with Joe Jackson joining the Cubs’ long pursuit.

Gotham Town Mike Gibbons Packey McFarland Telegraphic Renards New York Weiter Feesn Athletic Minh Brighton Bea Houta Ue State Athletic Commission Agut Ringsiders Ong McFarland Fot Ston Gibbons Charley “Comiskey White Sox Joe Jackson Gleve

Chemical treatment cures tuberculosis announces Paris physician

Dr Lulis Nenon of Paris linked to Neck er hospital and University of Paris faculty reports to the therapeutic society that chemical methods, not serums, can cure tuberculosis after long research. He seeks substances that kill bacilli in animals without harming hosts and lists potential anti bacillary agents like potassium and magnesium, outlining a method to arrest bacilli growth by selective chemical alteration.

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Nine Post Offices Destroyed In Storm

Austin reports from post office inspectors led by Charles B. Anderson show nine post offices wrecked by hurricane flooding. Named sites include Glen, Winfree, Lynchburg, Kemah, Wallsville, Tam Ball, Chocolate Bayou, Sabina, and Quintana. A Glen postmaster letter describes total loss of building, stamps, records, and belongings with residents escaping flooding.

Austin Tex Charles B. Anderson Xlate Glen Winfree Lynchburg Kemah Waillsville Tam Ball Cholocate Bayou Sabina Quintana Anderson Basss Sutherland Springs

Grand Circuit Meet Cancelled Over Horse Stabling Scandal

Inspectors from San Antonio to Yonkers reported rumors of illegal horse shipments. Grand Circuit meet slated for August 21 at Empire City track Yonkers is canceled due to legal actions alleging excessive stabling of over 30 000 horses before shipping to Europe, tainting the track for six months.

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