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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1921

Page

3

Bruins Edge Bears In Tight 3 2 Tilt

In Galveston Texas the Landcrabs edged the San Antonio Bears 3 to 2 in a close Friday contest. Landry pitched well though wild, allowing three hits and nine against Jack Knight, while the Bears produced nine hits but failed to convert with runners on base.

Landry Galveston Tex Landcrabs San Antonio Bears Islanders Ellamites Phe -Bears Jack Knight Mmétér

Bears edged in Texas League baseball thriller

In Friday action the Galveston and San Antonio game ended 4 to 3 with San Antonio defeating Galveston. Highlighted by strong hitting from Fuller and Knight, the Bears tied the game in the seventh before series of mixed plays and a squeeze bunt separated the teams. Henry’s hitting streak ended as did Nee’s, both unable to reach base. The box scores detail multiple innings and substitutions across teams including Cincinnati Boston St. Louis and Philadelphia.

Landry Kuzler Wittle Knight Boluing Nee Fuller Cincinnati Connolly Henry Bowen Feld Pittsburgh New York Boston St Louis Brooklyn iChicago Philadelphia Connells Hughes Lapan Bears Grose Hruska Jeff Boor Tandry Bite Nec San Antonio Neer Coynolls Teary Grom Arkrd Calveston TE Beal Fahad Ao Deanes Loninga Far Amlomo Galvomom Prosereetees Kuanmay Wissel Toroslase Se Kniehis Galveston Huyn Soslobner Datel Gunarsistedy Bath Wmpros Miller and Brasheer

Hollahan the Hero Secures Gassers Victory Over Wichita Falls

In Shreveport on July 9 Hollahan drove in the tying run and Long scored the go ahead as the Gassers edged Wichita Falls 4 to 3. Early in the ninth, Scovtt RE’s hit sequence helped Shrevenorh pull ahead while pitchers Darruagh and Bischott worked late. Other scores include Detroit and St Louis battles and Texas-Oklahoma and American Association results from Friday.

Shreveport V.s Aclohan Screveport Gassers Wichita Malls Derrough Scovtt RE Wichita Falls Shrevenorh Darruagh Bischott Bird Vann

Former Heavyweight Champion Johnson Released From Prison

Walter Johnson’s father in Kansas dies suddenly as former heavyweight champion Johnson is freed after ten months for violating the white slave law. Lucile Cameron Johnson travels from Chicago to join him on release day amid telegrams and plans for receptions in Havana and Chicago. The article also notes a mortgage offer and a separate obituary notice for Walter Johnson’s father in Clay County, Kansas.

Ravenwourth Kan Daly Jackwin Ehebiy Lucile Cameron Johnson Chicago Johokon Fos Que Morgage Bhaer Lensely New Mars Moet Fred Julton Havana Chi- Cas

Buffs Rely On Rain to Edge Houston in Nightcap

In Houston, July, the Buffs beat the Exporters 3 to 2 after rain and darkness halted the game at the end of the eighth. Manager Val Newnan was ejected following a long dispute with umpire Donaldson. Griffith led Beaumont with three hits while Alexander added three for Houston. Batteries were Vierotti-Griffith for Houston and Meine-Alexander for Beaumont.

Houston Tex Val Newnan Donaldson Griffith Alexander Beaumont RAE Vierotti Grifith Meine

Hitting spree powers Fort Worth team in big feature

Mort Worth reports a prolific batting display with two more homers and four total in a feature on Payther players. Rigney and Coombs contribute for the Marines while Fort Worth rivals stumble as multiple players reach scoring positions in a high scoring game.

Mort Worth Texbuly Portoof Kraft Rigney Coombs

Baseball Fray Highlights Long Home Run Record in Detroit

Harry Heilmann slugs a two on base homer in the fifth to set a new Detroit long-hit mark, with ten feet beyond Babe Ruth’s distance in a Jesque game. Detroit’s Tobin and Williams also spark offense as Joe Bush and Blue are limited. Browns wallop and Chase, Yankees strife, Cubs and Giants noted. Gulf Coast league games wiped out by rain.

Harry Heilmann Detroit Tigers Babe

Alamo Bank Keeps lead with win over State National

Alamo National defeats State National 9 to 5 at Brackenridge Park before a large crowd including bank presidents. Naylor hit his 14th homer of the season with two on, while Engelking twins added a triple each and Connolly and Straughan led the losers with strong bats. Koch and Naylor shared mound duties as the late rally by State fell short.

Alamo National Bank Alamo Nine State National Bankers Brackenridge Park Naylor Koch Connolly Taylor Nen Engelking Straughan Seeason Engelkins Geore

Plan Southern Tour for Texas Baseball Next Season

Negotiations underway for a University of Texas baseball southern tour in the 1913 season. Athletics director Billy Disch will lead nine players on games planned with Tulane in New Orleans Mississippi A and M College and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. The Longhorns last toured the South in 1912 and Coach Disch has led the team to eleven straight Southwestern Conference titles.

Austin Tex University of Texas VT. Belmont Billy Disch Tulane University New Orleans Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College University of Alabama At Turvaloosa Longhorn Auburn Tulane Georfia Disch

Single G Pacers Win Freestyle at North Randall

In Cleveland Ohio July 9 Single G paced the fastest time of the year in the free-for-all pace at North Randall. W B Tarefoot Cambridge City Ind led a strong field with Ed Aten guiding Single G to victory in straight heats clocking 2 01 4 4 and 2 02 1 4 for the mile and two miles respectively. The event topped the day’s program as Single G sold for 200 in a 280 dollar auction.

Cleveland Ohio W. B. Tarefoot Cambridge City Ind North Srandall Ed Aten Vie Wea

Miss Legendre Wins Southern Woman Tennis Championship

Miss Ethelyn Legendre of New Orleans won the southern open women’s tennis title in Atlanta defeating Mia Franklin Davis of Atlanta in the finals. Legendre dropped no sets and dominated Friday’s match to secure the crown.

Atlanta Ethelyn Legendre New Orleans South Mia Franklin Davis

Beaned Man Dies in Everett Baseball Incident

In Everett Massachusetts on July 8 James Gianni aged 21 struck a man with a pitched balk ball. The victim collapsed and died after the blow while spectators described the event during a semi-pro league game.

Almanza Entry Adds International Flair to City Tennis

The municipal tennis tournament opens with an international touch as Ricardo Almanza, Mexico's vice consul, enters as a late candidate. Almanza, a noted Mexico City player, has previously competed at the San Antonio Country Club. The event braces for starts Saturday afternoon at Bracken Ridge Park with about 30 entrants listed at noon.

Brackenridge Park Ricardo Almanza Mexico Almanza San Antonio Hlay

Longhorns Football Practice Set for September Start

Austin July report states Texas Longhorns football practice opens September 10 with sixteen lettermen returning. Only one letterman from last year misses, while veterans join eleven eligible Shorthorn players for 1921. Coach Whitaker and Seddon plan a schedule starting October 1 at home against Simmons College and including games with Austin College, Howard Payne, Vanderbilt in Dallas, Rice in Austin, Southwestern, Mississippi A&M, and Texas A&M at College Station.

Austin Tex University of A Texas Tne Berry M. Whitaker Seddon Columbus Ohio Longhorns Simulyns College Austin College Longhorn Howard Payrie Dallas Vanderbilt Rice Southwestern University of ‘Lexas Longhoroy Mississippi ‘A. & M College Station Farmers

Trial of Ousted Sox May Interfere With League Schedules

Chicago July. The World Series scandal involves the White Sox players and gamblers. Defense says Judge Landis may be asked to compel attendance of players and umpires from the World Series games in case of nonattendance. The move could bring nearly every veteran from the Chicago and Cincinnati rosters back into the courtroom.

Chicago White Sox KK. M. Landis Chieag Cincinnati

Tillinghast to Design New City Golf Courses in San Antonio

A. W. Tillinghast, famed New York golf course architect, will arrive in San Antonio Sunday to begin work Monday on the New Alamo Country Club's golf layout. Plans call for an eighteen hole championship course and a seven hole practice area, shaping the club’s winter program.

A. W. Tillinghast New York Brackenridge Park San Antonio New Alamo Country Club Jinaia

Family Laundry Ad Promises Service and Convenience

Community notice promoting Sunshine Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co offers home style laundering with full service. Provides two Crockett phone numbers to contact an operator and asks neighbors to inquire for more details.

Crockett Sunshine, Laundry & Dry Closing Co

Giant Catcher Beats Man Who Would Search Lockers for Liquor

A New York Giants catcher Karl Smith tackled a police detective who entered the team locker room at the Polo Grounds Friday seeking liquor. The detective, claiming orders to search, was resisted. after a brief scuffle the detective fled and summoned reinforcements.

New York New York Giants Polo Grounds Karl Smith Wagera Hermand Aigith Bie Qute Susith Lefe

Hope Replaces Black Despair in Seven Texas League Cities

The Texas League votes split over a season division as Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Houston and Dallas oppose the split while others favor it. Attendance cited as a primary reason. a playoff plan for the second half may follow with a post season clash against the Southern Association winner. Scouts from San Antonio to observe games as the circuit plans a late season schedule.

Texas Beaumont Galveston Sugikavie Fort Worth Lauthers Fitupatrick Jess Dallas Bears Robert BE Lee Fredericksburg Wil Fort Worth Houston Wichita Falls South Texas Roberts Southern Association

West Texas League votes to oust president Morris

Ballinger Texas July 9 West Texas League owners at a special meeting passed a resolution requesting the resignation of President J Walter Morris and named W A Wedges of Abilene as president temporarily Sweetwater was reinstated in the Tongue and Ranger dropped out the league now includes Abilene San Angelo Sweetwater and Ballinger San Angelo and Sweetwater who clashed over one game agreed to play in Abilene July 22 for the first half championship.

Ballinger Tex Clus West Texas League J. Walter Morris W. A. Wedges Abilene Ax Sweetwater Ranger Lateter Abilene San Angelo Mallinger Morris

Swimming Instructor Appointed at Arbor Beach

Josephine B Fleming, who led last week's Arbor Beach meet, becomes an instructor at Arbor Beach. Previously with New York public safety groups, she will teach daily from 9 to 10 in the morning and 4 to 9 30 in the evening, in her official capacity.

Josephine B. Fleming Arbor Beach Fleming New York London Rural Life Saving Association

Boxing payouts total 514 325 at Boyle's Thirty Acres

Promoter Tex Hickard announced he paid fighters and referees 514 026 at Boyle's Thirty Acres last Saturday. Deninsey and Carpentier received 300 and 200 thousand dollars, preliminaries paid 18 050, Billy Minke and Gene Tunney each got 200, and referee Harry Erte plus others shared 275 in total.

New York Tex” Hickard Boyle's Thirty Acres Deninsey Carpentier Billy Minke Gene Tunney Harry Erte

Evans vs Cummings Sets First Round in Western Amate

Evans faces Cummings in the opening round of the Western Amate circuit in Chicago. The match announced Friday marks the start of the event with both competitors seeking advancement.

London Judges and War Echoes in Divorce Docket

Reports from London court observers note that World War I pressures have unsettled divorce litigation. Lord Birkenhead urges patience as arrears mount and postwar reforms may lag. Mrs. Seaton-Tiedeman cites rising wrecked marriages in the UK versus the US.

Biba Thich Tiket Birkenhead Adi Seaton-Tiedeman Divorcet Law Reform Union United Kingdom United States

Free Trade in Russia Draws Peasant Herds to Overload Trains

A Moscow Seves tia writer's vivid Ukraine tour describes chaotic resumption of free trade in South Russia. Peasants carry sacks to cities, clogging railways as trains resemble grey caterpillars. At Kiev, passengers cling to every hook while casualties rise. Officials seek to regulate traffic and reduce deaths among food carriers.

Riga Latvia Ruslia Moscow Sevestia Ukraine Whcy Kiey Kiev Start Dad M. Deerzhinsky Cheka Committee Soviet Russia Lesine 1 Comi Atiny Ratte Ways

Capital stock changes and notices across firms and regions

OCR readable items show numerous capital stock amendments for firms in Texas and beyond, including General Supply Company in San Antonio raising from 30,000 to 115,000, and other firms in St. Louis, Havana, and Breckenridge announcing stock and headquarters details. Also notes a Havana call for a normalcy session beginning July 18 under President Zayas.

Coppaas Wipdineyet Wheeler Purpove Ugiebiins San Antonio Speedway Iassociation Sani Antonio Arizona Oil ‘and Devepolment’ Company Tieson Ari¢y Papite Texas Burkett Coleman County Jaoves Ailausg Texas Olympig Ou Colar Sang San Francisco Cal Capital Ston Exag Breckenridge Everett Sursly Company Foc New Orleans Tex. Ag Headquakie Alvesion J. We Belton Havana Zayas

Man From Leakey Volunteer After War Declared

The body of a man from Leakey was brought to Leakey for interment, accompanied by a uniformed auxiliary from the American Legion. He was a son of W. D. Miles and among the first to volunteer after war was declared against Germany.

Eal, Tex Daly Ben Miles Thurey Fetaug Leakey Fioner Fromm Herbert Neters Wout Legon Sabina W. D. Miles Germany

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