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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1922

Page

6

Britton Still Leads Welterfield As Boxing Star At 37

Renowned welterweight Jack Britton remains the division’s leading figure, staying active with a disciplined routine. Manager Dan Morgan notes Britton’s stamina and plan to chase further bouts, while mutual respect among peers keeps him in the spotlight as a seasoned champion.

Robert Edgren Hsch Briston SAN Tileholdera Dan Amorgos Britten Blorgan Jack Cate Agne Haig Fitton Scbis Billy Grupp Dack Britton Jock Alward Sabe Jack Zany Detty Ulustoan Brany Leopard Lea Tad Kong Ubzbie Darling Lewis Hagland Bin West Fear Lewia Entye Regeree Lewie Lou Banman Fugmnd Whitechapel Akill Beertn Mike Gibbons Mike Gaiman Jack Britton Levis Ambeat

Unclear Names and Team Talk From Early Season Baseball Notice

A garbled early season baseball item mentions Tayentr Dayton Wichita Ispasas and players like Lady Tolws pitch er Rigney. It references managers, training starting March 8, and optimistic fan reaction. Other lines discuss Crabs Expec t No Trouble with a spring schedule and long league names, all from Crake and Adniyexton TX.

Tayentr Dayton Wichita Ispasas Eupteph Lady Tolws Pitchor Rigney Shaypionahip la Grave Pat Enigrove Tex Sears

Davis Cup Water Named in New York Belated Announcement

Fragmented notice lists Davis Cup events and related dates across venues in New York and England. It mentions a scheduled final at Newport and a challenge round at West Kensington, with dates in August and September, and references to United States participation and foreign entrants.

Nianed New York Bel Davis City Ianda Broodiy United States Yoon Annaunccil Ae Foluwes Mirst Rattle Angier Newnort West K. Forest Dijlin Meytember

Countryman Has His Rice Institute Ball Candidates Working

Mousian Lex reports Countryman’s Rice Institute baseball prospects for the 1920s season. Notable Owl players include Eddie Diver taught by major league tactics, with talent from Lara Mid-West League and Texas League connections. The article lists pitchers, fielders, and outfield contenders aiming to form a speedy, strong lineup for Southwestern Conference play.

Rice Institute Mousian Lex Ganet Bob Hay Ben Owl Countryman Baebhall Severataconona Sgnaong Reason Laramie Eddi Diver Umhe Tapund Gallens Ic Chia Vnsas Lara Labt Ueaeo Tersvenport Browns Seibold Nagen Quonle Marx Hippo Vaughn Cuh Capl Thomy Baghey Baarhail Will Dyer Ilaty Henry Che Dunkerly Sinson Waelara Chambera Saat Arthur Elth Couptromen Adamarow Frewhman Hinnear Jetter Moun Aml Soegan Vete Dutton Watara Lorter Swarts Taterest Hasabal Ffevetorenga Rive

College golf grows amid college sports talk in 1920s

An opinion column argues college golf will expand alongside football and baseball, predicting a golden age for college golf as schools like Foothill and Vis appear in discussion. It asserts professionalism won’t hinder college sports progress and envisions future intercollegiate golf tours and broader participation.

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Minims Win Another Meet at Mary College

The Minims secured another win on Saturday at Mary College, claiming the South title. The margin over the runners featured Dengler and a notable finish by Maes, with Ze Maes noted for a fast early pace.

Mary'a Colege Belo Vletsine Ulr

Sixteen Bears Sign Contracts With Tigers Drafting Pitchers

An OCR sketch shows sixteen bears sending in contracts as Detroit Tigers pick up new players. Danny Grown to Louston Tule Marshall to Des Moines and Lut and Me Ewen to Brausinn are listed among drafted names. Be cautious as text contains many misspellings and unclear entities.

Contimand Pégo Danny Grown Louston Tule Marshall Des Moines Me- Ewen Brausinn Clark Detroit Tigers

Shreveport Caavery Plans Texas League Entry for 1924

Manager Filly Smith of the Caavery mails to about forty players and reports strong spring prospects for the 1924 Texas League entry. Expected returnees include Pitcher Tin Steal, Bird, Catcher Controle, and others. sixteen pitchers are slated for spring training, with many from major leagues and rivals.

Shreveport Filly Smith Caavery Tin Steal Bird Varn Conetrol Cayon Tofihorn Kibel Holland Hartford Woldt Storgey Jackson Winberty Hixteen Piteharn Age Brew Xillymaned Habe Portue Fark Tobnson The Yanks Snena Mansas City League Blayney Kansan Cit Ciyua Walliams Woiede Harerit Blin Qubfield Mesweamers Lrow Vie Seethweatomn Felix Spor Rally McTughim Baston Luger Virginia Teaguey Hellens Feam Virginia Rip Washington Simalars Vtite

Unclear OCR fragment hints at 1920s sports lineup drama

Fragmentary text mentions Fort Worth Texas figures and a baseball or football roster. Names such as Pate Whitaker Appleton and Kraft Hefti appear, with references to receivers and positions. Context unclear, but indicates a team or game preview with players named from multiple colleges and clubs.

Ft Worth Tex Beby Niger Daly Moore- Hary Paul la Grave Wixterham Beau Teng Fang Pate Whitaker Waehla Gandbred Appleton Panthurke Boore Tuworth Gelonenbeck Dick Howley Pittsburg Chutfielders Jretide Bourn, Taylor, Coorahn Glellbauer Ord Infichlers Kraft, Hefti Monwel Migaine Hotta Faria Toarhallery Buffalo Jnak

Hot Springs Colony Taken to Mean Old

By George Chadwick a controversial piece on hot springs training camps for baseball players, noting fear among players and owners over hotel costs and implied pressures. The essay discusses changes in pitching rules since 2020 and their impact on careers, with strong opinions on the direction of the sport and the treatment of pitchers.

George Chadwick Antonio Taht New World Hobs Hoyillor National League Hol Wtab Pyer Rotere Gener Omaeawan Billy Hot Springs Ewlea Tre Otline

Rush Work On Course In Corpus Christi Tex

In Corpus Christy Feb L work on the golf course of Gorpud Chiclati Galt progresses under the directors report. Fairways are being leveled and the greens landed. The course should be playable by late June with professional help supervising. Water pipes totaling 700 feet have been laid for rapid sprinkler installation.

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Brackenridge Needs One Victory for League Title

Brackenridge High School leads the Academic League with one win needed to clinch the title as San Antonio Academy looms. Upcoming week games pit Brackenridge against San Antonio Academy and other matchups. only West Texas is effectively out of contention for positions. Brackenridge’s path to the championship centers on winning next game while other results influence standings.

Brickenridge San Antonio Academy Anthony Main Avenue Texas Academy Brackenridge High School San Antonio ‘Academy Jutters Thuredas South Siders Bus Antonio Academy West Vaxae Atiliney Academy Wedaoulity Ollout Main Brackenridge

County Schools Set Interscholastic Meet For March 17 18

County athletics to be held at Besar County Linivesatts Interschidlnatia Leng on March 17 and 18 with events for older and junior students. Holleden hosts Friday athletic events while Saturday features a court games program and a declamation and oration contest for boys and girls at Hol Welly School. The county tournament concluded last week with Ldgewind School triumphing in boys basketball. girls volley ball results were split with a tie pending next week. The winner meets Morrill for county championship during the week.

Emniy Athletic and Worars Besar County Hol Welly Union Ar Seuloy Ldgewind Belool Milgewond Ht Ha Morrill Elampes Alin

Mag nets on basket ignite high scoring run

A ragged readable fragment reports a team winning its fourth straight by a large margin as enthusiastic play leads to high point totals. Names and places are unclear but the victory is framed as a dominant run with multiple players contributing and a focus on scoring streaks.

College sports debate prompts reform in era of professionals

A 1921 letter from Walter Camp and George Brooke discusses the influence of professionals on college football and baseball. It argues for stricter eligibility rules, overhauls of financial practices, and a shift from athletics to broader college culture amid rising costs and changing student life.

Walter Camp Actonio Newborg George Urooks University of Pennsylvania Inty Ware van Lene Symons Goli Symons Goli Shop, ; ‘Hovent Xume Toscons Creagett

Club to Play Cole Pi Alpta Thi Bays on ae Put on tess

The PS Alpha Phi social day at Bracken Ridge Park starts Sunday February 2 and runs through the following weekend. A jazzy field is expected as club members vie for a huge three-foot cup donated by Harry J. Byrmons, with finals next week.

Cole Pi Alpta Tess PS Alpha Phi Avil Bracken Ridge Park Memdowa Harry J. Bymons

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