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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
8
An article discusses Gopy Huston and other magnates linked to baseball shifts, noting Colonel Vision’s leadership changes, Huston’s exit, and ongoing power struggles within the New York Mecivans era as teams prepare for spring play at the Hawks stadium amid investors and management upheaval.
Coach Gil of the University of Illinois faces a thin track squad yet expects the cross country team to excel. The roster lists captains and several named runners including Beet, Wells, and Mussel with limited depth and uncertain star power.
Disjointed 1923 baseball coverage notes Swive Chasley Whisés and others proposing aims for Jetmaten land. National League clubs discuss spring training, opening dates, and governance. conference with American League expected on Thursday. Reports mention trades, a Philadelphia sale, and the death of Boston Braves' first baseman Whis.
In Mexico City spectators watched a Tuesday baseball game between the Mexico City club and Nogales Sonora. Police escorted Nogales players after a disruption by onlookers, as tensions rose during the contest.
The piece notes Eddie Celine and Dick Rees among players in focus as league tensions flare. It reports on Commissioner Landis’s authority, Ban Johnson’s stance, and owners’ attempts to frame a conflict between administration and the league amid ongoing debates about conduct and reinstatement.
Tae Juske Brothers Company bowed in a rough match at the Grand Allegra arena. Johnny Ackerman led the losers with a slim payout, while Hyhorn, Brana, Moyers, Lee, Yelion, and Wyne delivered strong plays for Jorke’s.
A San Antonio report outlines a robust 1923 college football schedule with Western University and Southwest Conference teams. The Pirates, led by Coach Qaril, expect at least one home game and plan matchups in Texas cities against first class contenders, including Rice, Houston, and San Antonio schools. Details remain tentative as plans firm up.
Fragmentary report describes the boxing federation not authorizing upcoming fights if Siki appears, citing investigations and potential disqualification. Text notes a dispute over 800000 prize money and mentions Trembol and Ande Chagnon signatures accused in a faulty formula linked to Bril deglare.
Austin Texas December 16 The university athletic council accepted the resignation of Teaf football coach Whitaker and will keep him as director of intramural athletics While the search for a successor will proceed at a later meeting May 9 College Entries Chicago December 18 Discussion of recommendations for Western Conference athletes not to enter the national collegiate track and field meet will go to the faculty representatives meeting The meeting was called by Kisly Waigh chairman of the faculty committee The December 1 action by newly elected representatives was criticized and may lead to restrictions limiting Western Conference track and field entries to member schools only
Boxing notes describe Dicky Dixon and Pancho San Antonio delivering a fevered eight round bout with Dixon pressing hard, Pancho briefly hurt by a knockdown. Results include Fowler versus Riso and Mota over Palmer in eight rounds, with wounds and controversial judging noted.
Washington, D. C. Dec 13. Donie Bush, veteran infielder and former manager, was selected to pilot the Washington American League Baseball Club next season, succeeding Clyde Milan. Club president Clark Griffith announced from New York after the American League meeting, praising Bush as a hard worker and popular with players. Bush, who joined Washington in 1921, had a long career with Detroit and is regarded as one of baseballs craftiest infielders.
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