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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

Page

7

Wimbledon Tennis Finalists Rise From Mixed Results

Vincent Hicharis and Hower won Wimbledon doubles, defeating Randolph Lyvert and H. W. Austin 3 6 4 6 4. Mrs Molla Mallory was eliminated by Senorita Lilli Alvarez 6-2 6-2 in the women’s singles semi finals. Alvarez faces McKane Godfree in the final. Mile. Viasta beat Elizabeth Ryan in women’s doubles final with Marg E Browne. Kinsey and Borcira set up first round men’s singles clash after strong semi showings.

Eaglees Jule Vincent Hicharis Hower Randolph Lyvert H.W .Austin Molla Mallory Senorita Lilli de Alvarez Spain Senorita Alvarez McKane Godfree England Mile Viasta France Elizabeth Ryan Marg

Lenglen to Miss Court Presentation at Wimbledon

Suzanne Lenglen French tennis ace will not be presented at next week's oval court as she rushes back to France for neuritis treatment. Despite poor health she attended today’s matches and had planned a court presentation and outfit announcement.

London Evening Standard Todz Suzanne Tenglen Oval Court France Mile Lenglen Mmme. Fieurian Mic Court

Handler Favored to Beat Whitbeck in College Tennis

Philadelphia July 1 Harvard’s Whitbeck was raicketed against Edward G Chandler defending champion in a bid to reach the finals of the California Intercollegiate tennis championship at Merion Cricket Club. Chandler’s powerful attack and clean stroke have observers predicting a semifinal clash with Stanford’s Cranston Holman. Holman advanced by a decisive win over Clifford T B Marsh Jr Princeton players noted in yesterday’s action. John Van Ryn of Princeton and Neil Sullivan of Lehigh also won to reach the late rounds.

Philadelphia Whitbeck Harvard Edward G. Chandlery Est California Pennesslyania Cranston Holman Stanford Holman Chandler Clifford TB Marsh Jr Ums John van Ryn Princeton Brad Harrison Neil Sullivan Lehich John A. Barr Southers Mechedish University

Risko and McTigue Battle 15 Rounds

New York July 1 Johnny Risko of Cleveland and 3 Vigne former lightweight champion carry on the weighing program with a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight Ray Miller of Chicago and Bilix Vetro of Fargo meet in a 10 round bout to defend light championship in a card at Madison Square Garden.

New Lork Johnnny Risko Cleveland Vigne Weing Madison Square Garde Ray Miller Chicago Bilix Vetro Fargo Lilbiois

Women Tie For In Friday Golf Tournament Victory

Women compete in a Friday golf tournament with Mi leading efforts as rivals challenge for top honors.

Pelicans Nab Narrow Victory in Valley League Contest

In a tight Valley League clash the Pelicans edged past their rivals in a hard fought game. Key players from both sides contributed scoring early and late as the teams traded leads, with the Pelicans securing the win on the final possession.

Wrestler Renate Gard Claims Draw in Montana Event

An ancient sporting note reports Renate Gard asserting a draw in a wrestling event held in Montana. The fragment references Sim Lendes and a series of festival like shows, hinting at a biographer’s mention of the bout and participants Ravin and Emontana.

Los Angeles Sim Lendes Dorian Notre Tyme Heerze Ravin Ind Renate Gard

Texas to have new pistol champs

Two new champions are certain to be crowned at the Texas state pistol tournament to be held at Brackenridge Park on July 3 and 4. Competitors are expected from El Paso Houston Austin Dallas Fort Sam Houston and several army posts. The state pistol team match is the feature with a Landsome trophy donated by the San Antonio Light. Captain Bert Conner arranges the tournament.

Brackenridge Park Municipal Range N. Barrick W. A. Spencer Karrick Second Engineers Spencer Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club St. Louis el Paso Houston Austin Dallas Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Light Hertzberg Jewbiry Bert Conner Texas State Rifle and Pistol Association

Hendricks Defends Reds Against Doubtful Fans

Chicago July 1 Manager Jack Hendricks of the Reds defended the club amid fan doubt about the pennant chances. He cited Cincinnati’s league leading hitting and bullpen strength as proof the Reds will stay in the race, claiming they have the only first string reliever in the NL bullpen. He also viewed St Louis as the main rival while casting doubt on Pittsburgh’s pennant hopes.

Chicago Jack Hendricks Reds Itis Cincinnati Res Hendricks Nitcher St. Louis Pittsburgh

Oakland Club Insures Young Stars for 100000 Dollars

Oakland baseball club announces insurance coverage totaling 100000 dollars for promising young players. The decision aims to safeguard assets and support player development, with officials emphasizing long term growth and stable rosters amid a season of rising talent and public interest.

Oakland Cal Kk Qakland Baseball Club

New Men Start in Major Games

AP reports daily debuts as major league teams reshuffle rosters New pitchers like Joe Bush join Pirates while Jimmy Johnston joins the Giants in Toledo and Washington faces new rosters Red Sox stumble 5 to 4 as Rosenthal doubles off the bench Goose Goslin homers and drives in three as Cleveland beats Chicago Ted Lyons loses first time St Louis piling up hits in a 11 to 1 win Spurgeon Sewell leads Cleveland attack with four hits and two for two in a 11 to 1 victory over Chicago Browners Wrightstone cited for ruling homer shows new season jitters

Associated Press Cubs Joe Bush Pittsburgh Washington Jimmy Johnston Eina & F Bras Tiuffulo Giants Holy Cross Toledo Tasior Buffalo Senators Goose Goslin Red Sox Rosenthal Pogle New York Jim Poole Ho Spurgeon Dad Doe Sewell Cleveland

Baseball doubleheader splits glow with late surges

Cincinnati split a Chicago twin bill as the Cardi als defeated the Pirates to gain half a game. The Teds won the first 3–2 behind Luque but fell 9–4 in the nightcap. The Pirates won 6–2 for their sixth straight win, Tee Meadows praised for a clutch ninth inning.

Cincinnati Chicago Cardials Pirates Teds Luque Seebick Tee Meadows

Maulers Meet Aztecs In Five Game Series At Van Daele

The Aztecs and Straus Frank Maulers open a five game series Saturday at Van Daele Stadium with first pitch at 4 PM. Tim Griesen returns to strengthen the Maulers rosters alongside Joe Straus. Gus Dwyer to start for Maulers in game one. Aztecs to counter with Slim Decobs and Byrd on mound. Blue Myers to umpire as the American Association standings show Paul 10 Kansas City 5, Milwaukee 1 Minneapolis ?, Indianapolis 9 Columbus ?, Louisyn Toledo ?.

Aztecs Straus-Frank Maulers van Daele Maulers Tim Griesenback Dallas Joe Straus Swith Straus-Frank Gus Dwyer Byrd Vargas Wright Garza Salas Humphrey Satcher Monsallo Blue Myers Ence the American Association LE Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus Louisyn Toleda

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