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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1921
Page
3
Matt Williams hurled a masterly game for the Bears, shutting out Galveston as Booe starred with a three base hit and key defensive plays. A late rally produced two runs aided by misplays, while Williams and Brox anchored a snap, one hour 23 minute win.
Dallas led 3 to 0 until the tenth when Shreveport tied it, scoring two. Flaherty battled Dallas's pitching, while Mitchell faltered for the Gassers. Hoilohen, Hartford, and Vana each had three hits for Shreveport as Dallas prevailed 8 to 4 in a tense late rally. batteries were Mitchell and Robertson for Shreveport, Flaherty and Var for Dallas.
Beaumont edged Houston 3 to 1 as Stansbury delivered a run and scored twice, aided by Smith. Scott pitched effectively for Beaumont while Alexander, Bylden, and Griffith shared pitching duties for Houston. Scoring summaries show Beaumont tallying in the first and sixth frames, Houston never fully breaking through.
Georges Carpentier describes the Dempsey bout as a brutal test of will. He praises Dempsey as a great champion, notes the right hand injury and four-ounce gloves hindered him, and predicts Dempsey will likely hold the title for a long time. Carpentier recounts morale, glove weight, and training details from the weeks before the fight.
Mc Donald's late hit brought Wichita Falls to a 7 to 6 victory in 11 innings over Fort Worth. Fort Worth protested a ruling on Empire Dadiey near the line as Wichita Falls surged onto the field in a twenty minute uproar before order returned. Clark homered and Works, Coombs, and Moore had three hits each for the Cats. Goodbred, Pate and Moore pitched for Fort Worth with Haworth, Hollingsworth, Sewell, Marshall, and Kitchens also appearing.
In Lveleth Minnesota on Friday, first baseman Daubert of the Ovst team in the Mexaba Tron Range League reportedly hit five home runs in nine at bats against the Virginia team. The feat, achieved in the tenth inning with runners on base, gave Mevelleth a 0 to victory. The five homers were hit off pitcher Dunons formerly of the Washington American League team.
Baseball notes recount Babe Ruth homering for the fourth time this season in the sixth inning with one runner on. Lou Gehrig drove in a run while Wally Pipp collected three hits for the Yankees. The day marked returns of two injured stars Steve ONeill and Walter Herd. The St Louis celebration honored Johnny Tobin as Tobin Day. Pitcher Pennock of Boston left with an injured pitching hand after a line drive collision, forcing him to retire. Philadelphia Athletics defeated Detroit as Chicago edged Washington in extra innings with Dick Kerr earning his first extra inning win.
New York July 16 Georges Carpentier after his July 2 loss to Jack Dempsey in Jersey City said he would open his style and fight any man in the world in a bid to win the championship. Friends now say he has changed his mind and doubt he can outbox Dempsey for fifteen rounds.
The municipal tennis tournament semi finals in singles, under the Junior Chamber of Commerce at Braceknridge Park, will be played late Saturday afternoon. City champion Arthur A. Seeligson faces Frost, Carvel meets Leon Walthall, and Cordell battles Rob Scott in a series of tight matches.
The Alzafar Temple Mystic Shrine baseball squad readies a barnstorming swing starting next week with a game against Ben Hur Temple in Austin. They will face Alaxent Temple Wichita Balls Cuero and possibly Victoria, then Arabia Temple of Houston. In a recent City League tilt at Naw Pedro Park, a 2–2 tie against the Fidelity line showed progress. Michael and Gunkel pitched well, with Michael fanning the first three and eight total, Mel contributing a two base hit scoring both Shriner runs.
Boston July 16 Arthur Irwin famed baseball figure and former manager of Cincinnati Kansas City and New York clubs is feared to have committed suicide after vanishing from the steamer Calvin Austin which docked Saturday. He boarded in New York Friday night and was not found. his baggage remained in his state room.
Five members of the Philadelphia National League baseball club were arrested Friday on disorderly conduct charges after an altercation with two pedestrians in center city. Players named include Jimmy Smith a second baseman and Bragg a catcher, among others, with police reporting heated exchanges and a night-long police custody.
The report describes a disturbance involving Pe Nie players en route from Phivlies' Spark, in Braggy's automobile, and Morris/Shuster and Theodore Tannenbaum attempting to cross on Chestnut and Juniper streets. About 20 individuals allegedly shouted insults provoking an argument.
Stroud Motors, in City League pennant pursuit, report Glau Julius improving after a left eye injury. Manager Joe Amberson signs new talent including Pete Onion Ellis Frank O Banion and Les Wasserman to bolster the lineup as the team presses for the standings.
Stroud Motors hosts Ninth Engineers in City league action on Flores Street at the site of the old Electric Park field. Diamond play begins at 1 30. Public Service Company and Fidelits clash earlier at 2. Diamond gear city issues noted.
The Alamo National Bankers lose 6 to 5 in ten innings at Brackenridge Park to the Central Thurst Company team. Errors proved costly for Alamo as Villaret pitched well, while Loessberg led the winners with the ash and Engelkin, Kech, and August contributed for the losers.
Henry Hennessey of Indianapolis won the semi final at the western championship defeating Clifford Herd of Chicago in straight sets 6-2 6-4. He will face Vincent Richards of New York, the national junior champion, in the final Saturday afternoon, with Walter T. Hayes of Chicago awaiting the winner for the title on Sunday.
Dale Hil af of Fort Worth dominated Dallas rival Jack Arnold in a ten round feature, winning eight rounds with two even, in Fort Worth Friday night. Wrankie Pink of Fort Worth stopped local contender Wrankie Taylor in the fifth. It was the Legion's first card here and drew a large crowd.
More than 100 cowboys and cowgirls from the West gathered in Chicago as the world championship cowboy contests opened at Grand Park. The nine day events include broncho riding calf roping steer bulldogging fancy roping and trick riding with $25 000 in prizes. seating for 25 000 and corral for 1 600 horses and cattle are provided.
The Sixteenth Cavalry defeated the Twenty third Infantry by 2 to 0 on Wednesday at the staff post grounds. Holbrook saved Moler in the fourth, holding the opponent hitless the rest of the way. Fay belted a two run homer in the fifth and Atwood joined a quick double play, as the cavalry seek gates. Captain Seabury is at Army Post 59 for details.
Chicago July 16 Charles Chek Evans takes a two hole lead over Knepper at the halfway point in a grueling match. Hartman narrowly defeats Knepper in a 3 and 2 finish while Evans eliminates Harrison Johnston 6 and 4, clipping Johnston as the Minnesota champion faltered late.
The trial to begin Monday will feature early witnesses including fans who bet on the White Sox, actors Cohan and others, and former players Burns and Gerleon. The state aims to admit repudiated confessions by Williams, Jackson, and Gaudette as part of its case while a diverse jury of 12, mostly nonplayers, will hear the proceedings.
Washington July 10 The attempt by Representative Wurzbach to present the tariff hides amendment failed after he mocked Representative Garner’s stance. Garner notified Ways and Means Chairman Marches he would insist on the regular order, as the chair recognizes majority members to sponsor amendments.
Fragmented OCR text shows a heated committee discussion in the House about offering an amendment. Representatives Wurzbach and Garner are cited amid a constraint to avoid ceding credit or risk defeat. The debate centers on who should offer the amendment to affect duty on ides.
International Harvester announces immediate price reductions across all tractor sizes. Smaller models drop by 100 dollars, while the largest units see a two hundred dollar cut. Source notes mention Chicago and a July 16 release with at least regional mentions of Camp Travis and several named individuals.
Fragments indicate a boxing context with mentions of a winner and opponent names. The text is garbled. no clear date, place, or full outcome can be determined. Further readable content needed to craft a precise headline and summary.
The four six meter yachts to represent Seavankhs Corin thian Yacht Club arrived at Cowes on the freight steamer Francesca. The event starts in July with rounds including the 168 pound class noted by Wilson as key.
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