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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1925

Page

7

Bears Land Leading Pitcher of Michigan-Ontario League

The Bears reach a deal to acquire pitcher Heitzman Lefthander from Bar City. At 23, Heitzman led the Michigan-Ontario League with 18 wins and 5 losses and excelled in earned runs, allowing 2.47 per game. Manager Bob Coleman and a St. Louis Browns scout praise his curves and speed as they project him into a regular Bears role.

Warnick Sen -Antonio Bar City M-O-Loop Hetonion Coleman Heitzmean Rum Bob Coleman Bears Sey Bob Helisman St. Louis Browns Touzman Bay City Goleman Heitzman

Hot Springs Golf Field Draws 100 Players For Open

More than a hundred professional and amateur golfers tee off at Hot Springs as the South Central Open prep begins. The 72 hole medal event offers 2000 to the winner plus daily low-ball honorariums. amateurs receive trophies. Notables include Charlie Hull and Goose Goslin with Sem Rice and Jack Dempsey among entrants.

Hot Springs Ark Charlie Hull Birmingham Texas

Laurel Heights Triumph Over Hospital In Exhibition

Laurel Heights defeated Hospital 20 to 1 in a late Monday exhibition game at M. A. court. Fricke and Aherrad led Laurel Heights with eight points each while Goforth added six and Bard four. For Hospital, SAHIN was top scorer with six points as Newberry Cargill and Adunim also played.

Foreyreworth Twenty Third Infantry Freebooters Ce Laurel Ries Beaa Laurel Heights Aherrad Fricke Goforth Bard Arnold Sahin Theapital Carel Losy Heights Sher Forwanis Bosch Roohingon Guaris Renald Sib

Corbett Legend Flashes During Texas Open Talk

A letter from a manager features boxing lore about Jim Corbett and mentions his iconic belts and Latin ancestry. The piece shifts to Texas golf chatter, highlighting Subdar, Frank Relion, and Hayes mulling the Texas Open on a coast-to-coast stage with talk of larger tournaments to challenge Florida and California dominance.

Hayes Dallas Texas Se Antonio Dalles Florida California

Two City Leaders Pull Further Away In Narrow Losses

Sacred Heart fell 28 to 23 to Catholic Community Bon as Artie Rodrigues sparked the Hearts with seven field goals and a pair of free throws for 15 points. Felix Rodriguez added seven, Hamlett eight, and Veltman six. Utilities edged St Marys Alumni 20 to 15 with Browning leading the Alumni and Leighton strong at forward. Midway High School claimed the Wilson County scholastic basketball title by beating Star 18 to 14, earning a district bid with Floresville and Lavernin losses earlier.

Sacred Heart Turner Halls St. Marys Artie Rodrigues Felix Rodriguez Sacred Fleart Hamlett Mnade J. Veltman A. Veltman Wrawalter N.C. C. HP Roguez Barajes Santa Cruz Qussett Jkertinez A. Modrigurz Hearts—Burkholder Trawalter Furware Veltman Necker Butler Charley Blum St. Mary's Nathan Browning Sterling Browning Tyo Musa Aluwni Leighton Utilities S. Browning Blum N. Browning Ter Folte Bitter Floresville Tex Midway High School Twayne Basketball

National League Honors Founders at Semi centennial meeting

Modern major leaguers, managers, players and friends gathered in New York to mark fifty years since the NL founded baseball. Five of seven surviving players attended, including George Wright and Al Reach, with others like Tommy York and Joe Hornung noted among aging participants.

New York National League Broadway Central Matty Chelate Mathewson John A. Heysler Charles H. Ebbets Brooklyn Dodgers Treatle Forest H. Harding Nick Young Eather Charwick Morgan 5S Bulkeley A. S. Mills al Reach Bob Tim Murnane Cap Anson Farry George Wreht Tack Chanman Willie Barnie Bobby Matthews Joe Start George Wright He Gare Rexult Nuklie Tadao Tendis Ak Wie George Washington Bradley Philadelphia St. Louis Thomas Bond Boston Harteford Monza Knight Athletics John Manning Tommy York Hartford Calvin J. Stambaugh Chiego Tommy Foster Detroit Sam Crane Joan K. Fener Pennsylvania Bill Clarks Washington Jolin Ward Jim Mutric New York Giants Joe Hornung

Cage Card Tuesday Matches Across City Venues

Turner Hall hosts St Marys Academy against Sidney Lanier and Army Post features Twenty third infantry versus Second engineers. Army Y MLC A Eighth Squadron faces Tenth Squadron at eight. Wednesday afternoon Alamo Heights hosts St Anthony’s College against Alamo Heights High at four.

Turner Hall St.Mary's Academy Sidney Lanier Army Post Twenty-third Infantry Engineers Army Y. Mlc. A Eighth Squadron Tenth Squadron

Ross Youngs' Eastward Trip Tied to Bribery Probe

Ross Youngs traveled from San Antonio to New York to face firing questions amid the baseball bribery scandal. Attorney Brothers announced that the testimony of Youngs, George Kelly, and Arthur Fletcher failed to shed new light on the case. Kelly learned of his brother’s death during travel. Brothers will report findings to District Attorney Banton to decide on presenting evidence to the grand jury.

Youngs San Antonio New York Que Arthur Fletcher Phillies George Kelly Giants Attorney Brothers Welly Landis Jimmy O'Connell Shortstop Land Philadelphia Sis Granity Kelly California Jin Brothers Distriet Banton Grand

Flowers Outpoints Ted Moore in Newark Victory

In Newark New Jersey on February 3 Tiger Flowers of Atlanta decisively outpointed English lightweight Ted Moore in a 12 round no-decision bout. Reporters at ringside described Flowers as the stronger fighter throughout the contest.

Newark N.J Tiger Flowers Atlanta Ganegro Ted Moore Ringaitie

McGowan Latest Addition to American League Umpiring Staff

Chicago, Feb 3 William A McGowan joins the American League as an umpire after a rapid rise through multiple leagues. He celebrated his twenty ninth birthday January 18 and marks ten years in pro baseball as an arbiter. McGowan began behind the plate in 1912 in Philadelphia and has officiated in college games and various minor leagues before advancing through the Virginia, Telue Ridge, International, New York State and Southern Associations.

Chicago William A. McGowan McGowan Johnson International New York State Southern Association

Women Skaters Vie For First New York World Title

Three women skating champions will contest New York Citys first international amateur title event held in Jackson Heights. Leila Brooks fresh from the Canadian championship leads a field that includes Ruth Muhlmeyer Jennie Englemann and Elsie Muller. The four event format runs 200 yards 440 yards half mile and three quarters mile on a points basis.

New York Jackson Heights New York City Leila Brooks Ruth Muhlmeyer Chicago Jennie FR. Englemann New England Elsie Muller Gladys Robinson Jon Moore William Murphy Leslie Boyd Eddie Myers

Beaumont Signs Up Sandlot Moundsman Reckelberg

Beaumont Texas February 3 George Reckelberg 23 year old southpaw from the Pacific coast region has signed with the Beaumont Exporters according to manager Dutch Bernson. The tall left hander 4 6 tall weighs about 180 pounds and is a 4 lettered recruit sought by Sacramento and Salt Lake City after receiving a contract offer. Reckelberg is highly regarded by Exporter pitcher Milt Atengeafe a key figure from last season.

Beaumont Tex George Reckelberg Pacific Coast Milt Ateengeafe Last Yeate

Main High Clinches North Division Title In Nail Biter

Main Avenue High School virtually cinched the North Division crown of the Academic Basketball League by edging San Antonio Academy 22 to 20 Monday afternoon. Beakely starred for Main with 10 second half points, while Dunsmore guarded him tightly in the first half. Looney led Main with field goals, and Academy’s Harris and Plum contributed early baskets as a tight, defense-heavy game unfolded.

Main Avenue High San Antonio “Academy St. Anthony’s College Alamo Heights Looney Academy Main George Beakely Dunsmore George Tseakely Willie Dousmore Beakely Searer McCarley Harris Academay Plum I ‘ Janeups Brotze Boyd Dunamore Will Dwyer G. Beakely H Beakely Holmgreen

Brackenridge High Clobbers Wesleyan Institute For School Record

South Division standings show Brackenridge High School beating Wesleyan Institute 68 to 20 on Monday afternoon. Elkins led with 16 points, Cheatham 12, while Uribe Verdazco and Olnie added four each. lineup listed with Brackenridge players Rees Base Elkins McMillan Cheat ham Howle Verguson Hill Fenner and Ducharme guards. Next game Tuesday 4 on South Division Rim and Alamo Heights vs St Anthony's College at 4 on Alamo Heights court.

Brackenridge High School Wesleyan Institute Bobby Cannon South Side Agap Sion Elkins Cheatham Cardenas Wesleyan Uribe Verdazco Olie Brackenridge Rees Base Sidney Tanner St. Mary's Turner Alamo Heights High School St. Anthony's College Alamo Heights

Veteran Bill Bailey Comes Back to Life

Veteran left handed pitcher Bill Bailey of the Omaha Western League club returned to his Houston home Monday night after release from Tong Beach California hospital. He had ruptured an artery under his heart last fall while pitching in the Coast Winter League. Three transfusions saved him from death and he is unlikely to pitch again though he may be used as a coach or peac mid coach by President Fagan Burch of the Omaha club.

Houston Tex Ed. J Bill Bailey Tong Beach Cal Bis Bailey Teague Fagan Burch Omaha

Suzanne Rebounds In Tip Top Form At Nice Tournament

Suzanne Leoglen returns from injury showing peak form at the Nice tournament. She defeated Misaex Prowley and Moore in six moves each while partnering with Baron De Morpurgo, beating Mile Joyeux and M Patier in a similar fashion.

Suzanne Nice Suzanne Tleoglen Sinter Misaex Prowley Moore Milly Langlen Baron Deo Morpurgo Mile Joyeux M. Patier

Yale Football Star Spends Busy 24 Hours

New Haven Feb 3 Ed ais Cotile Yale football standout calls his busiest 24 hours at the university. He subbed for Yale hockey against Dartmouth in the afternoon, attended a tea dance, accepted the wooden spoon prize for prom chair, led the grand march with his sister Miss Frances Cottle, and closed with a fraternity dance. The Yale Olympic eight-oared shell decorated the prom hall attracting prom girls from across the country.

New Haven Frances Cottle Buffslo Yale

Nine Cardinals and One Brown Signed for 1925 Season

Nine St Louis National League players have signed for 1925 including Allan Sotheron Johnny Stuart Bill Sheedel Jim Bottomley Howard Freigan Jester Bell Edgar Crough Vincent Shields and John Paulson Rogers Hornsby signing awaits Sam Brendon president of the club returns from the NL Schedule meeting Manager Branch Rickey reported Johnny Tobin also holds over on a contract The week end will bring all contract signings for both clubs ready in the snail era wording of the report stands.

ST. Louis Allan Sotheron Johnny Stuart Bill Sheedel Jim Bottomley Howard Freigan Jester Bell Edgar Crough Vincent Shields John Paulson Rogers Hornsby Sam Brendon New York Branch Rickey St. Louis Americans Johnny Tobin Clabe

Howard Payne Beats Simmons to Open Tour

In Brownwood Texas on February 2, the Simmons Cowboys split two games with Daniel Baker and Howard Payne Colleges, winning both against Will Billica’s squad by two points. Howard Payne Yellow Jackets won both meetings against Simmons by two points. Coach Amis left with the Yellow Jackets for a two week trip featuring games against St Edwards College Georgetown Southwestern University San Marcos Normal College and Austin College in Sherman. Flack Wants Back. New York Feb 3 Max Fishel outfielder with the St Louis Caramals insurance?

Brownwood Tex Simmons Cowboys Abilene Daniel Baker Howard Payne Cowboys Will Billica Howard Payne Yellow Jackets Amis Yellow Jackets St. Edwards College Austin Southswestern University Georgetown San Marcos Normal College San Marcos Austin College Sherman

Fulton Gets Payoff Fallout From Culver City Bout

In Superior Court at here yesterday Jack Reddy Fulton’s manager testified that Fred Winsor paid Fulton six thousand dollars after a November bout in Culver City with Tony Fuente. The boxers faces prize fight law charges tied to a alleged frame-up. Fulton pleaded guilty and paid five hundred dollar fine. Fuente and Winsor await further action as trial proceeds.

Tos Angeles Fred Fulton Minnesota Plasterer Fred Winsor Tony Fuente Foltor Fuente Culver City Superior Court Jack Reddy Fulton California Reddy Winsor

Mushers On Strike Narrow Pas Dog Derby Field

Five teams start the Pas Derby in Manitoba as leading mushers strike over the new Hudform Railway route. The 2602 mile non stop race runs to Wednesday with entrants including W W Durte J A Mahoney E W Johnson Davis Campbell Thessore Dunas R E Morley Bacov and EB St Goddard. The winner takes 1206 cash with 700 400 and 260 for runners up. The event remains the world championship dog race drawing international attention.

Pas Manitoba Pas Derby Association Northand Hudform Ares W. W. Durte Big River Saskatche+wan J. A. Mahoney E. W. Johnson Davis Campbell Thessore Dunas R. E H. Morley Bacov

San Marcos Sets Details for High School Meet

San Marcos Texas February 3 The high school district 22 tournament will be held February 21 at Southwestern Texas State Teachers College gymnasium. Last year Brackenridge High San Antonio defeated San Marcos High for the district title. This year only district champions meet in San Marcos with the winners declared district 22 champions and advance to bi district playoffs. District 22 includes Kimble Mason Kerr Gillespie Kendall Bexar Hays Comal Guadalupe Caldwell and Tomlanco counties and San Antonio. Entries due February 18 to Coach O W Strahan athletic director for district 22 at the Teachers College.

San Marcos Tex Texas Kimble Mason, Kerr Gillespie Kendall Bexar Hays Comal Guadalupe Caldwell Tlanco San Antonio O. W. Strahan Eachers’ College

Strangler Lewis to wrestle Mondt as Munn demonstrates holds

In Chicago Keb and Wayne Munn stage a weapons turn as Strangler Lewis, the world heavyweight champion, faces Joe Mondt in a Gotlseum bout to test if Lewis remains as strong after Kansas City defeat. Munn is billed for a demonstration of the holds he used to defeat Lewis.

Elhicago Lewis Wayne Munn Kansas City Joe “Foots Mondt Montana Mann

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