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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
4
A fragmented sports column surveys historical heavyweight bouts and betting odds. It recalls James J. Corbett versus John L. Sullivan in 1881 and the Jeffries versus Fitzsimmons era, noting public doubt, dramatic knockouts, and the changing view of boxing's legitimacy through competing narratives and sensational press coverage.
A dense, era-tinged report describes a Moose Quintet victory in a tenpin contest. Smith defeats Le Vinsky amid heavy jabbing and mounting barbs as part of a crowded field including noted boxers and sports figures, with various scores and matchups referenced in a busy, fragmentary recap.
Dallas, Jan 23 Ned Henderson, a rising light heavyweight in Dallas boxing, knocked out Pete Shaughnessy of Fort Worth in the first round of a scheduled ten round bout. Henderson landed four hard blows before finishing with a sleep producer shot. He draws strong crowd attention for his rapid-fire style as rumors swipe about looming future bouts with Bonny Waugh and Zwanegh Wittard.
John Livingston of Springville Alabama tops the amateur field at Houston Chronicle Trophy event in Tiosuton Texas. He shoots 102 on 260 targets to claim the amateur championship for the second time and finishes high overall. A Huntley of Omaha places third in the doubles and the professional class includes Hurlers Lervedle and Trane Fanvete among noted shooters.
Seegers to meet at The Seeger Pharmacy baseball foto members of the Winter Base Patt Levene to give their informal reception at Cotillion Tenl Friday night with important testing at Alexander's billiard par te Thursday night at o'clock. Manager Louis McNiet requests Mist alaf the members be on hard is import but business is on thee Lapis.
The commercial League match Wednesday saw Logit Cider of Stoo Lenihe defeat Ave of Ayele rheee. Ice core scores produced a 50 to PEG win. Monge and Lindloff led bowling with 557 and 349 respectively. Heilig topped the trio with 51% and Beebe Gayle rolled 210 high in a rough show. The Maverick-Clarke and Mills will bowl Thursday after a late scare.
The Afternoon Rowtoss team defeated Nounday 11-4 and 41-7 with five straight games on Wednesday. Bho Atirroon Nase excelled in service and all round play. Witlaing, Tatedatt, Seale, and others stood out as Towers’ players showed experience and strong teamwork.
Swastikas edged Turners 27 to 25 in a tight league contest. Arthur Simon led Swastikas with twelve points, while Laither scored seven of Turners 14 field goals. Davis and Hooa added two each for Swastikas, Salvini one, and Ramsdell ref supervised the game at San Antonio.
Winter Leaguers host a Friday night dance as part of a community event featuring players and attendees from local teams. The gathering includes team personnel and supporters, with plans detailed by organizers and a veteran secretary overseeing arrangements.
The YM UO basketball team defeated the Light Cup winners Sun day School Basketball Teague in a Sunday game. Claude Pnauay led scoring with 21 points, adding two fouls. Willard Warren Chester Van Dusen and Charles Causey contributed many points. Van Dusen and Warren added multiple field goals, while Causey had three fields and three foul goals. Light Cup contenders Wilcox Grabstres led their side with five fields and three foul goals each. Hubert Wedge, a newcomer, showed well at guard in the second half, with Howking adding a notable second half field goal.
Brady and Nichols, noted professional golfers, repeated their victory over Robert Kampmann and Mean Lewis, with Brady posting a 72 to tie the course record. The pair again defeated the same opponents in the Wednesday match, demonstrating their continued dominance over the San Antonio amateurs and others in the field.
The text reports Brady and Nichols on an exhibition tour at the country and stopping in San Antonio en route to Sat Wruichico. It notes they were guests of Hosen and Kuanowmann, with references to the avenger Katel and Jal Wrenlas, while indicating desires to continue elsewhere.
Alamo Heights capped a tightly fought afternoon with solid defense and timely baskets led by Mike Eberhardt and Carver Haynes. The game featured key plays from Tyrell Hight Guard and center Miss Hampton as officials timed at 20 minutes halves.
The City League game between YoM.C.A. and Travis Club is set for Friday night at 8 10. Captain Causey expresses confidence, with Tex Tramsdell refereeing and Frank Cunningham acting as umpire. Both teams jointly selected the officials and players must show AAU cards for admission.
Kansas City January 23. A display at the Western Lumber Dealers Association convention features concrete steel and tile products in a large exhibit replacing traditional lumber. Messages urge replacing rotted wood with concrete walkways and other durable options.
Dairymen's Association plans a public mass meeting in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium to discuss a new milk ordinance and other measures to improve San Antonio milk supply. Mayor Brown and health officials are among speakers invited by George Littler.
A fragmented report details A T s beat the Tigers by a margin of 121 to 18. Key players Vin Chive and Byeery performed well for the Temwes, with O'Brien Ledger Riehl contributing forward play. The game occurred on a Wednesday at the store Or Tk with several substitutions and court action noted.
Deltingar and Guignit led a rough night as the Larner Nines Leugou posted a 26 to 21 win while the Vsecand slipped 226 to 240. Willats and Here week paced the fields, with Delninger delivering top games and Delninger’s marks leading the scoring, including a 98 in the opening frame.
The Owls win both games at Bagley, 230 to 286 and 210 to 208, led by strong whale clan bowling. Eagles' Sievers, Hal Berdler, Neugevaver and Tarrillion wore, with detailed scores noting first and second games. CHICAGO HIRED Hart as Chicago National League trainer for three more years after Semonns resignation and manager debut by John Evers.
Cap Leidy announces signings of slugging targets as new manager Kaggon and scout Curtin project a powerful 1915 roster. Haggon’s home is Tantunket, IR, with Edwards the new outfielder posting strong averages. one pitcher is sought to complete a top Texas League attack.
The protest to the City Basket Tutt League board over a contested victory by the Swastika club was overruled at a Wednesday meeting. Physical Director George Whiteler said he would appeal to the arbitration board after finding the board had acted against the protest.
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