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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1922

Page

3

Yock and Jim May Play Here with Real Watch

Ex world golf stars Jock Hutchison and Jim Barnes may appear in a 36 hole exhibition at Brackenridge Park against San Antonio pro Tom Luily and local Clarence Manghim for a $500 purse. Junior Chamber committee chair William F. Furlong led the meeting and sought to raise the purse. McCarty, Hutchison, and Barnes were present. date discussed as Washington's Birthday if arrangements succeed.

Jock Hutchison Jim Barnes Brackenridge Park Tom Luily San Antonio Country Club Clarence Manghim Chamber of Commerce Ray Mecerty Hutchison-Barnes South Barnes and Hutchison del Rio Tom Lally John Bredemus San Antonio Houston J. B. Stoner Wil McCarty Eérnj Ferlong Washington Dallas Fort Worth Austin Border Kriong Stoner M. Wo Unutehineg G. &. Garrett Henry Bryant Ansex Hutchison Barnes Isredemus Sally Bredemus Hutchisom Eame Seee

Baseball Briefs O Connell Seeks Bonus and Trade Details

San Francisco Feb 18 Jimmy O Connell San Francisco Court League infielder sold entry to tag New York Nationals for 75000 meets club officials Saturday night to settle his 1022 contract He holds out for a 7500 bonus The bonus issue per secretary George Patton is the sole hurdle to signing The piece also reports on Foler Child Ye Dead and Freeman joining the Cubs plus college star Paul Stubb in Minneapolistan bits.

O'Connell San Francisco Cal Jimmy O'Connell San Francisco Court League New York Nationals Oconnell Giannis Sin Frantisco George Patoain Senate

Former star pitcher signs with Mimseapo American club

A former Vanderbilt star pitcher has signed to play for the Mimseapo American Association club this summer, with the agreement announced in Cleveland. Umpire Ollie Chil will officiate in Indians spring exhibitions and join the team in Dallas on March 10 for the northern trip.

Vanderbilt Niteher Mimseapolis Chill Cleveland Ohio Ollie Chil Cleveland Indians Dallas

First Round Concludes in AAU Scholastic Basketball

Dallas Feb 18 Five teams completed the first round of the AAU scholastic basketball tournament. Thirteen high schools competed. Forest Avenue Dulx defaulted, allowing three local schools to advance. Oak Cliff beat Plano 34 18 and Jirgan Vallay beat Kram 24 2 4. Colina defeated Weatherford 4 18, Corsicana beat Sherman 24 ud, Terrell defeated Vyving 22 dy.

Dallas Tex Amateur Athletic Union Forest Avenue High School Dulx Oak Cliff Allah Plano Jirgan Vallay Kram Colina Weatherford Corsicana Sherman T A Ud Terrell Vyving

Rentrop Wins Fourteenth Straight in Arkansas Match

Houston’s Charles Rentrop defeated Canada’s George Gyou for the middleweight wrestling title, recording his fourteenth straight win with falls at 35 minutes 40 seconds and 10 minutes. Iowa State College hammered Michigan Aggies 59 to 11 in Ames, Iowa.

Rentrop Lille Rock Ark Charles Rentrop Houston Tex George Gyou Su Caltord Canada

Philadelphia High Schools Add Golf to Sports Program

Philadelphia, Pa, reports golf is adopted as a sport for physical competition by the athletic committee of Philadelphia high schools. Henry Vrarhold, Northeastern athletic director, named chair of the golf committee, will organize the schedule. A championship tournament will be held at season end.

Philadelphia Super Jerry Midadelphia Henry Vrarhold Northernstigh Erica Galt Enpamitee Weaeon

Detroit Club Gets Western Open Golf Event This Summer

The Western Golf Association announced the Western Open Championship will be played at Oakland Hills Country Club in Detroit on August 28. The amateur event will be at Hillcrest Country Club in Kansas City June 26 to July 1 and the junior championship at Olympia Fields Country Club in Chicago in August. Walter Hagen of Detroit won last year’s Western Open. James Barnes won the National Open at Washington.

Chicago William W. Harness Western Golf Association Oakland Hills Country Club Detroit Hillcrest Kansas City Olympia Finds Country Club Skote Club Walter Hagen Cleveland James Barnes Washington

Proposal to scrap college coaches across Yale Harvard Princeton

Amherst College President Meiklejohn urged scrapping paid coaches to restore amateurism in college sports. He criticized current control by outsiders and boards, calling for undergraduates to reclaim management. A conference of Yale Harvard and Princeton was proposed to pursue this reform.

New York Yale Harvard Princeton Alexander Meiklejohn Amherst Colege Meiklejohn Mickle- John Williams Eacleze Org Mes Evam Mio Prince

Drags Records Down in Chicago Bowling Showdown

In Chicago on February 14 Hank Marino and Mort Lindsey staged a sensational series in a world class bowling meet. Marino first posted 754 for three games, then a 270 game with eleven strikes, surpassing Harry Cavan's three game record by a wide margin. Joe Hradek added 695 as the crowd watched Marino's phenomenal performance draw all eyes.

Chicago Hank Marino Mort Lindsey Stamford Marina Lindsey Harry Cavan Marino Aileya Joe Hradek Berwin Winaix Hile Mae

Shooting Scores Ignite Close Race In Bowling Standings

Marino led with high scoring bursts as Chicago’s top bowler paced to 359 10 50 through 80 games amid a crowded field. Thoma of Chicago stood second at 364 18 50 for 80 games while Harry Thomas of Braidock Pa claimed third with 334 49 50. Frank Kafora, also from Chicago, held fourth with 925 3 50.

Marino Thoma Chicago Harry Thomas Braidock Frank Kafora

Public golf push formed by U S Golf Association

Chicago on February 18 Robert W. MeKinlay Cook county commissioner and forest preserve public golf links leader joined a new committee of the United States Golf Association. President J Frederic Byers of Pittsburgh named the panel to promote public links golf with Detroit chairman James D. Stendiek Jr. and other members from Boston New York and Philadelphia. The group will advise municipalities and report through secretary Carmelius Tee in New York.

Chicago Robert, W. Meinlay Cook County Forest Preserve United States Golf Association J. Frederic Byers Pittsburg James D. Stendiek Jr Detroit Byers McKinlay Albert R. Gates The Week Golf Association

Guilford Goes Good in Florida Golf Form

Chicago reports Jesse Guilford national amateur golf champion is improving by several strokes over last winter as he trains in Florida. The Boston siege gun recently achieved a OU on the Miami beach rinks and showcases the same phlegmatic putting that helped him win the title at St Louis Country Club last summer, where his steadiness outpaced Robert A. Gardner of Chicago, a two-time national champion, despite longer driving by Bertha.

Chicago Jesse Guilford Florida Boston Winering Miami Beach St. Louis Country Club Robert A. Gardner

Gophers to Uphold High Standard of Sportsmanship

Minneapolis Feb 18 The University of Minnesota football program under new coach W H Spaulding pledges the highest standard of sportsmanship. In a speech to the Minnesota Alumni Association he said there is only one kind of football he will teach and that is the cleanest form. a squad cannot win by dirty tactics.

Minneapolis Minn University of Minesota Gophers W. H. Spassing Spaulding Minnesota Alumni Association Minnesota

Johnny Weissmuller Sets Tank Record at Milwaukee

Johnny Weissmuller of the Wilavis Athletic club broke the world ram hack stroke record in Milwaukee Friday night by weaving the distance in 120003. He had set records Thursday as well. The note mentions Roselawn Cemetery in Crockett as a well kept burial park.

Milwaukee Wis Johnny Weissmuller Wilavis Athletic Roselawn Crockett

Human Gold Becomes Jimmy Duffy and Is Barred

New York report says lightweight Ham Gold of Oakland California chose the wrong name and will not meet Lew Sender of Philadelphia on February 24. The state athletic commission barred him for using an assumed identity that matches a real boxer, in effect disallowing the alias.

New York Hym Gold Oakland Cal Wwrong Vom du Combat Avill Lew Sender Philadelphia Jimmy Duffy State Athletic Commission

Britton Still Welter Champion After Tough Fight

New York Feb 18 Jack Britton 8 remains welterweight champion after a 15 round draw with David Shade of San Francisco at Madison Square Garden. Judges sided for Britton though many ringside writers favored the challenger. Shade pressed the attack and Britton’s defense controlled much of the bout. Benny Leonard watched from ringside as Kid Lewis also fought Friday night.

New York Jack Britton Madison Square Garden Britton David Shade San Francisco Shade Litton Benny “Leonard Lewis Brighton England Ted “Kid” Lewis Tom Gummer Gunniver Georges Carpentier Lewia Dundee

White Sox prepare to start for camp and Cards ready

Cateago Feb 18 White Sox begin camp preparations with a week long stay in Marlin Texas before Seguin. Manager Gleason and Johnny Evers review rosters. three players Trent Kiefer Brateht and Weinecke are released to minor leagues. Urban Faber reports peak condition after knee surgery. Cards depart for Orange Texas with Vernon Fleming Sugden Roy Thomas Heathcote Reinhart Vierrate and Sherdel among early arrivals.

Cateago White Sox Cafeera Marlin Pex Seguin Lex Gleason Johnny Evers Joe Kiefer Rioux City Des Moines Chily Ered Brateht Joplin Columbus Club Jack Weinecke Springfield St. Paul Buffalo Urban Faber Orange St. Louis Tex Vernon Flemons Mt. Louis Doe Sugden Roy Thomas Marvin Good Whitcher Cha Heathcote Arethir Reinhart Aluph Vierrate Hilly Msherdel Hit Valley

Regulars yet to sign 1922 contracts with camp delays

Several returning players have not signed 1922 contracts. Jacques Fournier, a fire baseman, and Hogers Hornsby, the second baseman, have not reached agreement with club management as the first contingent is expected to arrive at camp.

Jacques Fournier Hogers Hornsby

Unde feated Americans prepare for billiard title face

The international 11822 balk line amateur tournament lists Percy N Collins of Chicago and Edgar Appleby of New York as the last undefeated players. Collins vs Francis Appleby is set for the afternoon, with Appleby to meet Ary Bos that night. Appleby defeated Cope Morton 300 to 201, while Bos fell 301 to 264 to Doudit as Friday’s play continued.

Philadelphia Fed Percy N. . Collins Chicago Edgar.t. ‘Appleby New York Collins Francis H.appleby Ary Bos Holland Edgar Appleby Edouard Roudil France Francis Appleby J. E. Cope Morton Doudit Bos Hollander

Recovered Memory for Emporia High Coach After Game

Emporia Kansas February 18 H M Armitage coach of the local high school basketball team regained his memory after doctors and psychologists worked three days He appears to be in normal condition again Also in St Louis Jim Tiondas heavyweight wrestler stopped Stanislaus Abyszko from throwing opponents within 75 minutes in a Friday night exhibition The match saw Wrancda Lejarture and French wrestler fail to finish as Londos held the time. In Kansas City Frank Harless bowling official dies at 44 just days after traveling preparation for a Kansas City tourney in St Paul

Philsdelphia Keb Henry Scheer Hartford Washington Athletic Mack Romme Witt Fauser Emporia Kan H. ¥. Armitage Tomas St. Louis Jim Tiondas Trend Stanislaus Abyszko Kansas City Frank Harless International Bowling Association Kansas-Midwest Tournament Bowling Association St. Paul

Canadian Soo Lead Sealed With 3-0 Victory

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Feb 18 The Canadian Soo leads the United States Hockey League group three standings after a 3-0 win over Everith. The Soo now holds the top spot with no remaining games that could threaten their lead.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Soo United Sates Hockey League Everith

Northwestern names Sarman baseball coach for coming season

Harry F. Sarman ski has been named baseball coach for Northwestern University for the coming season by Pana M. Evans, director of athletics. Szymanski, a U S wrestling team representative at Antwerp Olympic Games last year, will not be paid to keep amateur status. Oxford lacrosse team invited to use Mount Washington Club facilities in Baltimore as headquarters during spring tour of the East. Meyers Fins Peter James, Chicago, claimant of the world’s middleweight title, reported.

Chicago Harry F. Sarmanski Northwestern University Pana M. Evans Szymanski United States Antwerp Oxford Baltimore Oxford University Taernste Mount Washington Club Jeading College America

Local wrestling title match ends in straight falls

In a Friday night wrestling championship, Betor James of Montgomery Ald. was defeated in straight falls. The winner dominated the bout with a 21 minute first fall and a 7 minute second fall, securing the championship.

Betor James Montgomery Ald

Normoyle Five Wins Inter-Garrico League Battle

Normoyle five defeated Kelly Field five 34 to 17 in the only Inter-Garrico League game ever played. Brooks-Weld was to meet Fort Sam Houston but withdrew. Two big games remain. Fort Sam Houston visits Kelly Field February 21 and Normoyle faces the Ninth Infantry at Normoyle’s court February 24. Normoyle were last year champions after beating the Ninth Infantry.

Normiosle Kelly ‘Field Brooks -Weld Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field Ninth Infantry Can Travis Meéta- Uario Normoyle En Normoyle

Rough Weather Delays Miami Palm Head Yacht Race

Rough weather postpones the express cruiser race of the Miami mid winter regatta between Miami and Palm Head. Commodore A A Schantz of Detroit chairs the regatta committee and announced the delay. School Boy Athleties March 4 notes indoor interscholastic championships in Newark with eight events and a special 880 yard race. participants from across the United States.

Miami Palm Head Commodore A. A. Schantz Detroit Newark N. J United States

Retirement of Rickard Seen in Garden Board Action

New York February 18 retirement of George S Tex Rickard from Madison Square Garden Sporting Club management was announced by the State Athletic Commission. John Ringling succeeds him as president and lessee, elected shortly after Rickard’s indictment for criminal assault of two 15 year old girls. Ringling named to lead the Madison Square Garden Corporation. other officers listed include Belley Frineira Coultry Flournoy.

New. York George S Tex” Rickard Madison . Square Garden State’ Athletic Commission Rickard John Ringling Ringling Madison, Square Garden Madison Square Garden Corporation Richard John M. Belley Richard Frineira Frank J. Coultry Frank Flournoy

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