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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1922
Page
6
A fragmentary account notes a featherweight match between Padgett Daelsien and James of Rochester, with mentions of fighters from Omaha and Cleveland. The piece references a Beautiful Misselawy Cemetery and a January 18 announcement, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.
The Academic League plans a January start for its basketball season with games twice weekly through February 24. Members include Brackenridge, Main Ave, St. Anthony’s, and West Texas Military Academy, with St Mary’s not entering this year. An age limit of 16 and only undergraduates may play, and no admission will be charged for Friday games.
The report details a college basketball game between Hen Ushawa and nearby rivals, noting Hinds de haere and Pop Chicago as opponents. It mentions Jan 4 performances, University of Detroit and Laiversitg of Letroit Coaster cols, and a 20 to IS" victory. The piece references Kansas City style play, early scoring, and a close final, with a focus on the team’s uneven efforts and the crowd’s reaction.
Stecher defeats an unnamed Texan challenger in a hard fought match witnessed by Moydan and Blecher, claiming the world wrestling championship. The bout featured early trades, a decisive fall after three minutes, and Stecher maintaining control with a series of holds before securing the victory.
Mason Riley defeated Joe Garrett by knockout in the sixth round on a brisk business club card. Bobby Mason also floored Jack Fowler with a decisive punch, while the Garrett Riley bout entertained with heavy exchanges and crowd reactions. The event featured other bouts and announced plans for the Elk Bowling tournament with teams from Wisconsin, opening February 4.
Elks bowlers from San Francisco prepare for a regional tournament with a record list of entrants and fixtures announced. Teams and players eye championships as schedules and venues are confirmed for the event.
Bobby Waugh of San Antonio defeated Louie Leonard of Seattle in a ten round bout in Beaumont on Tuesday night. Leonard was saved by the bell after the ninth round. Waugh was credited with eight rounds while Leonard was said to be tiring.
Jan 4 report indicates Tob Quin, former manager of the St. Louis Americans, suggested the team would shift its training away from Bogalusa due to unresolved camp conditions and failure by Bunton officials to fulfill commitments, signaling a possible environment and facilities decision.
Lawler led all the way in a ten round bout with Ned Aint, Johnny Noyes and Mike Dovel among the challengers. The Minneapolis event featured a heavy pace, with descriptive ringside notes on strikes and overall control through the mid rounds.
The St Anthony College junior five fast team aims to take on local foes this season. Officials have prepared a 49 word list of players and arranged games for Wednesday, Saturday, and Kenaye Telephone events.
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