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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1926

Page

6

Heilman Stands For Baseball Honesty In 1919 Conspiracy Case

Davis J. Walsh reports Harry Heilmann told John J. McGraw that he confided Leonard's story of the 1919 players conspiracy. McGraw says baseball is proving honesty by exposing conspirators, rooting out weeds, and warning that suspects face court or dismissal. He recalls Zimmerman and Chase as examples and asserts no one is above scrutiny.

International Sesus Service York Dee Imann Iseball John J McGrae Ty Cobb Joe Wood Enn Leonard Harry Heilmann McGraw Harry Heilmann Sone Frank Nugin Baseball McUraw Zimmerman Chase

Market Widening To Continue On A Market Street

Street Commissioner Paul Steffier said work on widening the final block of the A market street improvement program, between Navarro and St Mary’s, will start after the new year. Two sections, from Main plaza to St Mary’s and from Navarro to Rusk, have already been completed, the latter recently.

Market Street Navarro St. Mary's Street Paul Steffier Main Plaza S J. Mary's Street Navarro Street Rusk Street

Pole Kitty Hides Under Wood Pile Disrupts Local Life

A small but powerful feline named a Pelecat or Bhuak caused a stir near Prin and Sundalloye streets Wednesday. Residents failed to kill it until Motorcycle Officer Henry Kitchen shot the cat from a wood pile, ending the nuisance.

Prin Sundalloye Henry Kitchen Bhuak

Maloney Seeks Third Win In Madison Square Garden Bout

Jim Maloney of Boston eyeing a third straight win in the heavyweight elimination ladder at Madison Square Garden tonight faces Hans Persson of Sweden in a ten round bout. Maloney comes in as a 2-to-1 favorite after stopping Arthur Dekuh and outpointing Franz Diener in prior matchups. Persson, fresh off a surprising loss to Pat McCarthy, brings reach and height but is offset by Maloney’s cleverness and power in a rugged clash likely to shape the title pursuit.©

New York Jimmy Maloney Boston Madison Square Garden Ox Rickard Hans Persson Sweden Maloney Arthur Dekuh Franz Diener Persson Pat McCarthy Ebraskan Juan Otte Porat Offy Martin Burke New Orleans

Betting Coup Hits Bookies At Tia Juana

Chicago bookmakers faced a sharp setback after a Mexico bound telegraph cut and disordered betting on the third race at Tia Juana. The third race chaos sent wagers soaring on three horses, with Somers Heir finishing second and Show, yielding large payouts. Bookmakers speculate losses ran seven to nine thousand on Somers Heir while vast sums came from New York and were moved through Tia Juana.

Chicago Tia Tuana Chicago Tribune Tin Hat Sir Kanny Sigou Somers Heir New York Ese Matuels Tin Wat Sir Lanny Fandson Tia Juana

Two Dallas Girls Injured by Autos

Mrs Elia Rangport aged 22 and Miss Clara Holland aged 21 were injured in automobile accidents in Dallas last night. Both are reported to have fractured heads and remain under medical care.

Dallas Elia Rangport Clara Holland Path

Junior High Teams Meet Wednesday in Title Grid Contest

San Antonio junior high A class gridiron championship at Schwab Field features Irving Hawthorne Garcia left end and Rodriguez left tackle facing Washington Irving eleven. Both teams, averaging 130 to 135 pounds, have swept prelims with Laidley 170 pounds as backfield star. probable lineups include Surtees at quarterback and Burkhart at fullback.

Hed Irvine Nathaniel Hawthorne Jimmy Millers Washington Irving Schwab Field San Antonio Irving Laidley Irving Hawthorne Garcia Hallmyer Rodriguez Robertson Felder Smith A. Pena Gross A. Sones Mier Dykstra Surtees Jeft Mendez Newton Ev Burkhart Irving—P. Pena R Jones SeShesa Castiglioni Solon Vance Hawthorne Davalos Young Hyman Avila Behenck Estes Manu Ee! Et

Major General Patrick Returns to Washington After Flight

Maj. Gen. Patrick, chief of the Army Air Corps, left San Antonio by train to resume duties in Washington after witnessing the Pan American goodwill flight start. Adverse weather between San Antonio and Dallas forced the change. he was accompanied by aide Lieut. Donald Duke.

Mason Patrick Army Air Corps San Antonio Washington Dallas Donald Duke

Hunting Licenses Far Exceed Sale of Last Season

Austin dispatch reports demand for hunting licenses this year surpassed last season. By December 20 total licenses issued reached 58 926, about 15 000 more than the entire previous period. As of November 1, issuances stood at 36 900, slightly above figures from 1925 on the same date.

Austin W. B. Hubby

Whaley Honored by Office Staff at Chamber Christmas

Porter Whaley general manager of the chamber of commerce received a bronze desk set from the chamber staff as a Christmas present. The presentation occurred Tuesday afternoon while Whaley was in the office briefly. He will not return to the office until after the holidays due to a sprained ankle.

Porter Whaley Chamber of Commerce Chamber Whaley Tie

Defensive Brilliance Highlights Pro Eleven Showdown

In a San Antonio Sunday matinee at Fort Sam Houston, the Red Grange expectations fade as the defense steals the show. Eleven rivals match Grange with sharp read and smothering plays while George Wilson, Pooley Hubert, and Rabbit Bradshaw execute on offense, Bradshaw drawing comparisons to S M A star Gerald Mann.

San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Stadium Red” Grange Dallas Grange Yankees George Wilson Wildcats Grange Fair Park Pooley Hubert Rabbitt Bradshaw Gerald Mann S. M. A. Flash Jerry

City Attacks Jury in New Trial Plea in Building Suit

The City obtained a new trial for a case over a required funeral home permit at San Pedro and Main avenues. The motion cites jury misconduct in Judge Tayloe's Forty Fifth District court ruling, with the new trial set for January 31 and Guerra’s attorneys filing notice of appeal.

San Pedro Mang Avenues G. Tayloe Forty Fifth District Court Guerra

Prince Regent Visits Sick Monarch At 9:15 Morning

The prince regent, eldest son of the monarch, entered the sick room at 9:15 this morning with clear anxiety. Court physicians monitor closely hoping to prevent any serious relapse.

Closley Hopig

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