Marathon death prompts review of Olympic marathon rules
Questioning delegates from seventeen countries met to draft rules for the International Sports association under which future Olympics operate. The death of Portuguese runner Lazaro spurred a memorial urging cooler marathon hours and reconsideration of the race format. The United States and other nations will participate as committees discuss safeguarding athletes and event structure.
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James E. Sullivan
Everett J. Wendell
Olympic Commission
England
Wiliam Sloane
Stockholm
International Sports Association
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Hungary
Sweden
Lazaro
Navigators rout Pirates in second game of series
Galveston loses 7 to 3 as Waco’s heavy hitting proves decisive. Miller labored in a bases loaded jam but escaped with only one run allowed. Waco capitalized on three straight two-base hits by Carson, Miller, and Dagey for five runs. Ragged play marked the contest with slow half innings.
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Stockholm
Messaros
Hungary
Verman
Belgium
Ee. B. Butler
Toronto
Haglund
Sweden
Kusik
Russia
Eat Heinrich
Austria
Incuiity
Australia
Stehnke
Germany
Kinnear
England
Hoffman
Mesgaros
Simonsen
Denmark
Sourek
Bohemia
Levicky
Weirman
Norway
Finland
France
Christieni
Leibenitz
DenamDhg Ome
Ludwigshafen
Corland
Thames Rowing Clu
Dover
Vaderland
New York
Galveston
Tex
Navigators
Pirates
Miller
Waco
Carson
Dagey
R. HB. E
Oo Ca
Tate
Harbin
Wilson
Howell
Fort Worth Boxer Turns Vaudeville Stunt Entertainer
Bobby Waugh of Fort Worth plans vaudeville work after a boxing career as a Texas lightweight title aspirant now held by Ad Wolgast. The act includes punching the bag skipping rope shadow boxing and four rounds with a sparring partner. Waugh defeated Frankie Gage in twenty rounds near Douglas Arizona, leading throughout with two clean knockdowns at the Agua Prieta arena.
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Bobby Waugh
Fort Worth
Texas
Ad Wolgast
Bobby
Frankie Gage
California
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Ariz
Smithville Tops Bastrop 4–2 Reaches Series Lead
Smithville defeated Bastrop 4 to 2 in the second game of the series yesterday. Batteries for Smithville were Brahm and West while Bastrop used Clement and Wetzel. Smithville, Tex., July 18. SPECIAL TO THE LIGHT.
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Smithville
Tex
Bastrop
Brahm
West
Clement
Wetzel
American Association Results From Three Markets
Baseball scores from Milwaukee Toledo 5 Milwaukee 4 in eleven innings Kansas City 5 Columbus 3 and Minneapolis 8 Indianapolis 3 reported for the circuit with three league games listed.
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American Association
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kansas City
Columbus
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Rivers Signs for Battle with Wolgast
Los Angeles July 18 Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers set for a Labor Day bout at Vernon arena for the lightweight title. Wolgast to sign today Rivers already signed guaranteed purses 15000 for Wolgast 8000 for Rivers win or lose. Referee to be chosen later likely from Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Vernon Arena
Tom McCarey
The
Pacific Athletic Club
Rivers
Wolgast
McCarey
Oregon
Cadillac
Mich
Levy
Tennis stars gathered for western championship at Lake Forest
Tennis crack players from several states arrive in Chicago for the western championship tourney opening Sunday at the Onwentsia club Lake Forest. National doubles are July 30 31 with the winners facing title holders R D Little and D F Touchard August 20 at Newport. Players include Nat Thornton G Y Smith Elliott Middleton Alfred Cornelius G B Monroe and G M Church W H Mace.
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Chicago
Ill
Onwentsia Club
Lake Forest
R. D. Little
D. F. Touchard
Newport
Nat Thornton
G. Y. Smith
Atlanta
Elliott Middleton
Alfred
Golf Tourney Opens Attracts South Players In Atlanta
Golf tournament opens with over 130 entrants from Montgomery Nashville Birmingham Memphis Chattanooga New Orleans Savannah and other cities. The Atlantic Athletic club hosts the second annual invitational with twenty five cups awarded as prizes.
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Atlanta
South
Atlantic Athletic Club
Montgomery
Nashville
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Savannah
Wood defeats Armstrong in Western Golf amateur match
Warren K. Wood of Homewood Chicago defeated FE Armstrong of Los Angeles one up in 19 holes in the second 18 hole match for the Western Golf association amateur championship. Armstrong had earlier beaten A Stilwell for Beverly club. Chicago's strong qualifying showing heightened interest as the feature of the day.
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Denver
Colo
Warren K. Wood
Homewood Club
Chicago
Armstrong
Los Angeles
Western Golf Association
A. Stilwell
Wood
Meier's Pharmacy Baseball Club Meeting Tonight
An urgent meeting of the Meier's Pharmacy baseball team is at 7:30 tonight at the pharmacy. Manager Charles Guenther will present his resignation and the club will be handed to the new leader. Discussion will include joining the San Antonio Commercial league.
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Meier's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Charles Guenther
San Antonio Commercial League
Telegrams for Joe Egan Held by The Light Editor
The Light holds a letter and a telegram for Joe Egan. Both messages will be kept for a few days. If Egan is in the city he may collect them by visiting The Light's editorial rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Egan
Sporting Editor of the Light
Egan
the Light
Steers Visit Sutherland Springs Baseball Team
The San Antonio Cowboy Steers traveled to Sutherland Springs to play the local team this afternoon. Since its reorganization the local nine are playing fastball and aim to win the decision.
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Steers
Springs
Cowboy Steers
San Antonio
Sutherland Springs
Frank Bros Team Sets Evening Meeting Before Floresville Trip
The Frank Bros. team holds an important meeting at the usual place tonight and requests all players to attend. The squad will travel to Floresville tomorrow to face its final opponent of the season.
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Frank Bros
Floresville
Famous Reinsman James Flynn Dies Suddenly
Kalamazoo Mich July 18 James Flynn a renowned trainer and driver in horse racing died suddenly on the street here last night Flynn drove Sweet Marie to a 2 02 record in California in 1905
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Kalamazoo
Mich
James Flynn
Flynn
Sweet Marie
California
Iron Man May Be Ayres Title For San Antonio Pitcher
Sam Ayres of the San Antonio base ball team earned the nickname Bronchos Iron Man by staving off visiting teams. He relieved Clyde Goodwin after three innings and worked six more, allowing one run on five hits. Lewis shut down San Antonio for nine innings as Austin edged the Bronchos 1 to 0 with Midkiff homering for the only run.
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Sam Ayres
San Antonio
Texas League Park
Clyde Goodwin
Senators
Goodwin
Ayres
Lewis
Austin Southpaw
Downey
Clark
Betts
Midkiff
George Smith
Seitz
Wallace
Hille
FES Oedervicocoavece
Aytoeb
PDP
Scvcocceees
Austin
A. E. Brownlow
G. Smith
Brownlow
Hill
Hinninger
Goodwill
Metz
MecLarry
Newhouse
Kan sas City Buys Texas Catcher Owen Moore
Kan sas City manager Charles Carr announces the purchase of Owen Moore a catcher from the Paris Texas Oklahoma league. Bill Lattimore says Moore is a wonder behind the bat. Desseau arrived after being bought by the Blues and Cy Morgan joins a large Blues pitching staff.
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Charles Carr
Kansas City
Owen Moore
Paris
Moore
Bill Lattimore
Fort Worth
Desseau
Blues
Cy Morgan
Jeffries and Dixie Kid Set for Ten Round Bout in Town
The card promises strong action with Young Jeffries and the Dixie Kid of Del Rio in top form for a ten round main event. A five-smoke battle royal adds comedy alongside a vaudeville program. Young McCoy’s manager brings his 122 pound fighter seeking a match with Jeffries, arranged via The Light’s sporting editor.
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Young Jeffries
Dixie Kid
del Rio
Young McCoy
Jeffries
the Light
Texas League Yesterday's Scores Report
The standings show Austin 6 over San Antonio 1 and Waco 7 over Galveston 3. Dallas and Houston had rain interruptions. Fort Worth and Beaumont also rain delayed. Today matches pair Austin at San Antonio, Dallas at Houston, and Waco at Galveston with Fort Worth at Beaumont.
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Austin
San Antonio
Waco
Galveston
Dallas-Houston
Fort Worth-Beaumont
Dallas
Houston
Fort Worth
Beaumont
Piyd
Cash
P.C. Houston
Tewee
SAN AN
Golfer Kills Trout in Championship Match
In Chicopee Falls at the seventh hole a golf ball struck by J S Hunt postmaster of Worcester killed a ten inch trout in a pool. The incident occurred during a team match with H A Morse of the Oxford Country club. Oxford won the match 21 to 17 in a 38 men on a side event. The trout will be mounted as one of Oxford's golf trophies.
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Springfield
Mass
J. S. Hunt
Worcester
Oxford Country Club
Chicopee Falls
Oxford
League Magnates Begin Selling Texas League Stars
The Texas league season opens with major and AA scouts reviewing performers. Dallas owner Joe Gardner confirms five players sold to higher leagues while other clubs face rumors of immediate post Labor Day sales. Names cited include Evans Bader Gibson Kellerman Ens Met while Midkiff Wallace may also move.
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Texas
Dallas
Joe Gardner
Evans and
Bader
Gibson
Sherstop Kellerman
Jewell Ens
Gardner
Block
Metz
Midkiff
Wallace
Boxing Exhibition at Exposition Park Planned for Comfort
Elaborate preparations are underway for a boxing exhibition at Exposition Park tomorrow night. The management will pitch the ring on an elevated outdoor stage with seating surrounding it to ensure fan comfort.
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Exposition Park
Brooklyn Rout St Louis In National League Battle
Brooklyn defeated St Louis 7 to 1 as Philadelphia tied Chicago 6 to 6. New York beat Pittsburg 10 to 2 with Boston and Cincinnati rained out. Boston played in Cincinnati while Brooklyn played in St Louis. Philadelphia faced Chicago.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
New York
P. C
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston-Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Incinnati Ee
Fropron
Milam Baseball Team Seeks Sunday Games This Season
The Milam baseball team, back on the field with new players, seeks Sunday games in or near the city. Teams wishing to meet this nine may address Manager H. Speer at 126 North Santa Rosa Avenue.
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Milam
H. Speer
North
Santa Rosa Avenue
Reds and Franks to Play at Krisch Park
The Chapa Reds and Frank Bros. baseball teams meet Sunday morning at Krisch park at 9 80 o clock with all players asked to be on hand by 9. The Chapas seek a game Sunday afternoon. Ring 1041 new s phone and ask for Eddie.
Southern League Results Reported
At Birmingham Nashville 1 Birmingham 1 in a Southern League game. At New Orleans New Orleans 43 Chattanooga 1. No other games scheduled.
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Birmingham
Nashville
New Orleans
Chattanooga
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Bud” Fisher
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Gunter Building
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Layne Pump
Jefferson St
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Wald Paper, Paint and Artists
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Citizen’s League
Bexar County
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57Th District Court
R. B. Minor
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Andres Coy JR
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Henry Boerner
Pethr P. Hoefgen
Frank O. DE Hymel
P. F. Stewart
Finaiant
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A. H. Rische
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Bernard Schwegmann SR
Otto Wahrmund
Citizens Insurance Company
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SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
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