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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1915
Page
1
Boxing column analyzes odds for the Johnson Willard heavyweight title bout. It argues New York bookmakers misprice Johnson vs Willard, citing fighters records, ages, weights, and training details amid a broader critique of expert predictions.
A fragmented Bowling article notes Drners Quint defeating Howards Five as Warner's Bears face a strong showing by Forner's squad. Key players include N. Prager, Bil Quinn, and Eddie Kohr with high scores and grand totals near 600. Umpire Crawford heads the scoring crew as teams prepare for upcoming matches.
New York reports growing interest in aquatic sports within amateur circles. Breaststroke sparks debate while freestyle and backstroke compete for prominence. Far Eastern Olympic plans in Shanghai draw attention from Japan, Korea, and China as athletes train for May events.
Austin announces a new manager for its Middle Texas League team, naming Wien of New Orleans to lead the Austin team next month. The plan includes assembling a crew, with selection of a pitcher and key staff to begin training in preparation for the upcoming season.
Intermittent showers disrupted Sunday's events as Rundiy’s team faced poor footing and postponed games. The afternoon plan included a Third Field Artillery vs Headquarters double header and Bergers versus Moose baseball at Fort Ram Houston with local star matchups and caddie tourney on the J1hls ache course.
A Sunday harness program staged at the Petr Grownds track by the San Antonio Driving Cash produced straight-heat wins for four fink? horses amid rowdy spectator support. Rowdy set the fastest time in heat three of the Chuna A pace at 1:98 1-4, with multiple Class A and B events detailing winners such as Duchess of Claire and Prickly Pear along with a list of finishers and times.
Chicago informed the association on Sunday that 24 players will be kept before May and after Avenet Bl. A committee with authority to revise the roster rules was appointed. President Thomas Chivington notes retention plans and calls for a sale to inked resolution if deemed necessary to protect the association’s interests.
Houston reports say Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Americans called the St Louis Browns loans move a wild scheme. The Brown deal supposedly would have sent Jack Graney to join the Browns, with Medex of the Browns alerted if the plan had progressed.
Anston February 28 The Boston Nationals reportedly benefited from reading opponents signals to win the league title. Walter Maranville claimed signals helped their success while George Stallings disputed the quote saying Maranville was misquoted or dreaming.
In New York on February 22, David L. Fultz, president of the baseball players’ fraternity, called the unconditional release of Fifther Ward Reutbach by the Brooklyn National League Club another proof of unfair waiver rules. The review of Reutbach’s September 21 release showed ill advised waivers on Reulbach and suggested the club intended not to sign him for 915. Despite this, Reutbach was notified waivers had been asked of the club’s intention until January 47, three days before the league rules would require a contract or release, or else be unconditionally released after rosters closed.
The International Exhibition of Photographic Arts and Industries opens March 7 in New York and runs through April 3. The display features professional portraiture, nature, architectural, and other photographic topics, with many notable photographers participating.
Judge William M. Kavanaugh of Arkansas and longtime head of the Southern Association Baseball League died suddenly from indigestion after a two hour illness at his home Sunday afternoon. He led the league since 1902 and presided over the annual hiring meeting and a banquet the previous night. The Crawford family lineage and league officials reacted as the funeral in Little Rock approaches.
Jack Johnson arrived in Havana with his entourage and declared good health as he eyes a fight in Juarez with Jess Willard on Macy 6. He weighs options to reach Tampico via charter if needed and may meet with Cuban officials for a possible exhibition with Sam McVero y Kim Johnson before heading to Mexico.
A fragmented note claims Mrs Newiywead-i wana seeks a capable head for an employment agency in Stadain. The writer expresses frustration with alleged incompetence and a request for capability, though the language is unclear and context limited for full interpretation.
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