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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1916

Page

28

Freddy Welsh Still Hanes On To Ho Title

Freddy Welsh, world lightweight champion, shows reluctance to retire or fight top challengers. He’s accused of lax living, piling on weight, and avoiding bouts with Dundee Leonard or White. Promoters doubt an upcoming clash and a new challenger, perhaps an unknown, may seize the title. Jack Britton illness, Welling aims to settle with Britton July 15 if fit.

New York Freddy Welsh Frederick Willie Ritchie Freddy Welsh Johnny Dundee Benny Leonard Charley White White Leonard Dundee Hammer Mike Gibbons Les Darcy Michael Packey McFarland St. Paul Packey Brighton Beach Mike McFarland Gibbons Jack Britten Ted-Kid Lewis Britton Joe Welling Chicago Jimmy Johnston Welling Kig Lewis Jack Ringsidre

Stanley launches four year dry state house pledge

Kentucky Governor Augustus O. Stanley vows no intoxicants in the state house during his term calling the effort a thorough and honest campaign against hypocrisy. He cites a trolley tale as an example of prevailing drinker habits and domestic tensions about money.

Augustus O. Stanley Kentucky State House Stanley

Indians Battle Boston With Late Rally

Two base hits by Gardner and Lewis and a Roth triple highlight Cleveland's 4 1 loss to Boston. Speaker and Scott stole bases, Chapman and Gainer also active on the bases. Shore and Gregg split pitching duties with three and two strikeouts respectively as the Red Sox hold off the Indians in a tight game.

Shore Scott Gregg Spescen Cleveland Boston Gardner Lewis Roth Chapman Speaker Gainer Coveleakie Coveleskie Wamby Gandi Chill and Evans Indians Red Sox Waseee Baker Magee Waa Covaleskie P. Ween Wwe Fournier Weaver Cicotte Caldwell Ewes Hildebrand and O'Loughlin H.O. A Hooper Sane Swee Barry Philadelphia de Lewis Wean Hobitzell Troit Walker Tee Wee Athletics Today Tee James Nabors Scott Ty Cobb McNally Thomas Thore Henriksen Lajoie Ruth Detroit Steee Ying E. Bush Steen Weilman Cobb Veach Young AB Alsh Fawn H.O.A King Eee Lanning Schang Lafote Burns Walsh Nabora Umptrea Connolly Owens Washington D. C Harper St. Louis Davenport Moeller Et Louis Ab.r.h.o Pratt Renee Wens Marchans Sete Lavan Hartley Pere Park AB. PR Ewnee Priebess Shotten Dineen Nallin

Dallas In Race For Cellar Championship

Dallas fights for last place title as the 1930s era Giants style season unfolds. New pitcher Lewis from Crockett joins the staff while Southern recruit Robertson strengthens the battery. Joe Gardner declares he plans to continue in baseball and talks on stock options for J W Crotty and the Dallas franchise._bid on Jake Atz by Texas League teams ends with Atz choosing Paul Sentell and the Pirates.

Dallas Tex Dallas Infantry Lewis Crockett, Tex Brush Joe Gardner Robertson J. W. Crotty Giants Jake Atz Fort Worth Panthers Paul Sentell Pirates

Farewell to Kimono Trousers Face Reform and Costs

The Knickerbocker Press notes the kimono style faces widespread criticism for impracticality and expense. Mme Tsuneko Irisawa offers prize designs for a simplified at home school and work kimono to ease cost and labor.

Knickerbocker Press Ney Japan Mme Tsuneko Irisawa

Cicotte Bests Caldwell in White Sox Yankees Duel

Eddie Cicotte edged Ray Caldwell as the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel. Chicago scored in the first and third innings on a double and a single, while New York plated its run in the final frame on two hits, a sacrifice, and an out.

Cicotte Yanks New York Eddie Cicotte Ray Caldwell White Sox Sox Yankees Chicago Collins Vockeor Cretvess J. Collins Fournier Schalk, Ec Wright Es. Cleotte

Ocean Leathers From Sea Creatures Highlighted

The Kansas City Journal notes leather from sharks, sturgeon, and the angel fish. Shark skin yields shagreen resin with a rough tactile texture and decorative potential. sturgeon skin preserves patterns after bone plate removal, boosting value for leather belts and machinery belting. Turkish waters supply high quality green leather from the angel fish.

Kansas City Journal Pacific Great Lakes

Quakers Down Cards in National League Action

In Cincinnati on July 8 Brooklyn pitcher Cheney shut out the Reds 3 to 0 despite nine hits by Cincinnati. The winning run came in the sixth on Johnston and Daubert singles and Wheat’s out. Brooklyn had 5 on base, Cincinnati 10, with Cheney striking out four.

Dodgers Ciney Cincinnati Ohio Reds Cheney Johnston Daubert Wheat Brooklyn Stengel Mowrey Cutshaw O'Mara Tong Viscesiaca Schulz Chase Schneidern Miller Johnson Herzog Danbert Schneider Kiem Emale

Braves Top Cubs in Extra Inning Tilt 3 1

Chicago July 8. Boston Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 3 to 1 in ten innings. The Braves scored once in the opener, the Cubs tied it in the sixth without a hit. Kenetchy singled in the tenth, Snodgrass doubled, Gowdy added a Texas leaguer for two runs. McConnell and Tyler pitched well. Cubs base running costly.

Konetchy Smith Snodgrass Gowdy Tyler Ike Chicago AB. R. H C. A.E Zelder Flack Ewe Nee Wens Hendrix Ee Toereeesescen McConnell Boston Amreebeneeee Sandrit Gastatend Zetder Magee Harrison and Hig Ill Boston Ab.r. H. C. A. E. Maranville Fitzpatrick Colting

Eclipse of 1806 Astonishes North America

The June 16 1806 eclipse was the most remarkable sun event since its discovery. Observers across North America saw the sun fully covered for 27 minutes 30 seconds amid clear skies. Novelist James Fenimore Cooper, then a youth, later wrote a detailed account of the spectacle and his feelings.

United States North America James Fenimore Cooper Cooper

Eclipse Inspires Awe Across Town as Sun Fades

Citizens spill into streets, heat fades, and birds grow restless as a solar eclipse unfolds. Governments and scientists mobilize observers while prophets warn of divine judgment, yet most witness a serene match between sun and moon guided by nature.

Old Captain Bowline Plans Motorboat Swap

Old Captain Bowline muses about buying a motorboat next summer while chatting with a friend. He notes sailing limits but jokes motorboats offer more danger and drama, including possible drowning, petrol explosions, or engine failure far from land.

Bowline

Lesson on Elisha and rude children ends with pension remark

A lady teaches scripture about Elisha and boys who mocked the prophet. She stresses kindness to the elderly. An archiv in class jokes asks what world you have done, claiming he would have had his pension if older.

Elisha London

Debate Over Dillon versus Willard Fight Prospect

In New York on July 8 a heated debate analyzes Jack Dillon and Jess Willard, using Moran as a yardstick. Pro Dillon argues he beat Moran worse and can close in. pro Willard argues Moran’s form varied and Willard’s size gives him reach and control. A public demand for a Dillon Willard match could form a spectacular showdown with a large purse.

New York Frank Moran Jack Dillon Jess Willard Pittsburg Frank Willard Moran Dillon Pittsburger Grant Jack Indianapolis Fred Futton Zulu Kid Bob Moha Battling Levinsky Charlie Wei Little Jack

Hasty Diagnosis on a Cold Morning Mule Tale

A farmer recalls a city lad, once hired, who was sent to harness a mule at dawn. In the dark the lad failed to see a cow in the stable with the mule, and the mule’s ears were frozen. The farmer, impatient, shouts to Billy as the boy struggles with the collar.

Billy

Irish Terre Inspires Witty Banter at Arts Party

A witty Irish guest quips that many would insist the beauty was meant for an Irishman, after she praises Ireland at an art gathering. The remark clarifies both admiration and humor in a social moment.

Ireland

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