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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1926

Page

18

Fort Sam bout looms as Mahan Esquival clash nears

The Fort Sant Houston Hippodrome hosts a ten round bout Thursday night between Dummy Mahan and Sandi Esquival. Weight concerns and training delays cloud the matchup as Esquival nears the 145 pound mark, with Curley and King watching closely from San Antonio. Esquival’s recent knockout over Monte shows danger, while Mahan stays tight lipped about his plan.

al Young Fort Sant Houston JE Esquival Banager Curley Mahan Light Malan Esquival Toe King Kerrville Post Gymnasium Bandi San Antonio Longhorn King Pevson Curley Esquivel Wildcat Monte

Army League Leaders Win In Fort Sam Houston Race

The Fifteenth Field Artillery won 19 to 7 over the Twelfth Field Artillery to extend its lead in the Army League Tongue race, with the Ninth Infantry closing on second place by a half game. Other results include the Twenty-third Infantry beating the Seem Engineer 5 to 2 and the Twentieth Infantry defeating the Eighth Infantry 15 to 9.

Fifteenth Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston Twelfth Field Artillery Thewalfth Ninth Infantry 20Th Infantry Wath Myler Tinkines Michaels Stuter Roper Grought Alten

Shoemen Face Maulers in Sunday doubleheader

The K and M Shoemen meet the Straus Frank Maulers Sunday at Block Stadium in the first game of a doubleheader. Manager Lumley taps Bill Pape to face the Maulers after a breakthrough win for Pape versus Public Service Utilities last Sunday. Second game's opponent to be chosen from fast local amateur teams.

M. Shoeman Block Stadium Lumley Bill Pape Pane Public Service Utilities Arouler Shoemen

Major Leaders National and American League Stats

By Associated Press batting leaders include Bressler Reds 60 hits and Cuyler Wheat Rabins leading various categories. In the American League Ruth of the Yankees with 52 hits and Gehrig leading runs, Gehrig and Ruth pace triples, Stolen bases led by the Yankees. Pitching figures show a tribute to Wall of the Indians with losses. the Yankees and White Sox show high totals across multiple categories.

Associated Pr Bressler Reds Irdinale Cuyler Doubbles Wheat Rabins Isch Basterben Ruth Yankees Gehrig Nankers White Sox Indians Wall

Mandell Weds School Sweetheart in Rockford

Sammy Mandell the new lightweight champion married Elizabeth Hemming last night at the bride’s parents home. The couple planned a honeymoon tour to major expos including Philadelphia’s Sesqui-Centennial. Elizabeth, a Rankford High School graduate, is a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.

Mandell Rockford Sammy Mandell Elizabeth Hemming Charles HL. Hemming Stackford Cudge Wred Ee. Carpenter Philadelphia T He Bride Rankford High School Pin Leta Psi Sorority

Lenglen says she is a sensitive girl after Wimbledon stint

Suzanne Lenglen explains she behaved as a sensitive girl after the Wimbledon disruption. She recalls being scalded for missing a singles match she knew nothing about and says the tennis committee’s handling affected her stress and decision about future plans. She mentions illness and a possible trip to Pourville to visit her father.

T.ondon Sigie Lenglen Wimbledon Psychology Pari England Mlle Laon Dain Jush Ty Ge Pourville Reii Toreed

Stars of Other Seasons Play Again for Matty

In New York a comeback fundraiser features former stars like Fred Merkle Johnny Dehy and others reuniting to honor Christy Mathewson who died at Saranac Lake. Teams include infielders Bresnahan Evers Merkle and McGinty with Mathewson’s former companions, raising money as the World Series looms. The Washington Senators and New York Giants meet in an exhibition with Walter Johnson on the mound for the occasion.

New York Batterigs McGinntty Bowerman Wiltie Bresnahan Christy Mathewristy Saranac Take N. St Meémoriil Fred Merkle Johnny de Hy Eversaiadé-Merkie

Laufer Nears World Mark in 100 Meters

In Vienna Austria Walter Laufer of Cincinnati won the 1 meter swim event last night in a time of F81 seconds. The world record for 100 meters freestyle is held by Donny Wuller who navigated the first 25 meters of the course.

Vienna Austria Walter Laufer Cincinnati Donnny Wuller

Tommy Tailer 14 Years Old Aims for Golf Crown

Tommy Tailer, aged 14, touted as a future golf king, is profiled for his early promise. Reports say he has qualified in the first sixteen of a state tournament and has admired champions Ouimet and Sweetser, with training at Newport courses and plans to become a champion.

Tommy Tailer Golf King

Sixteenth hole at Brackenridge Park delayed opening

Gulfers at Brackenridge Park await the new sixteenth hole. Murray Brooks and crew push back opening to complete greens and bunkers. Tee moved 30 yards upriver but par remains five. green altered for easier approach, trap changes noted. Baseball fence area and temporary straw tee mentioned amid league scores from Southern Association and other leagues.

Brackenridge Park Oie Green Murray Brooks Emirie Tanager Tle Grey Mushie Southern Association En Orleans Atlanta Birmingham Malone Nayaville Toru Oda Memphis-Little Rae

Dempsey Named Referee for Carpentier Burke Bout in Denver

Georges Carpentier, former world light heavyweight champion, will fight Jack Burke in a four round bout with Jack Dempsey serving as the referee. Carpentier arrived from Hot Springs with his wife, family, and promoter James Curley accompanying him.

Denver Cole Joly T Jack Dempsey Rio Georges Carpentier Jack Burke Pittsburgh Coser Ina Carpentien Votivade Springs Jack Curley

Indians Earnings Decline Across Four Seasons

Cleveland figures show a $160,000 drop in earnings over four seasons, with details from mayor and auditor appeals tied to Dunn Field. The report references valuation of the grounds and a contested assessment as part of the tax review process.

Indians

Brav es Investigated Over Boston National Club

Boston National side baseball club faces internal inquiry amid secrecy claims. Manager Dave Bancroft and Judge Emil Fuchs acknowledge an ongoing probe into possible turnstile manipulation at Ros Field and related irregularities. Officials say investigation has progressed for days with private agencies involved, no details released.

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